6 Miles on the Mall

After work today (around 2:30) I ran from the Smithsonian Castle building to Virginia via Memorial Bridge.  I went as far as the Arlington Cemetery visitor's center and then turned around to come back.  I came back up the Mall as far as the East Wing of the Art Museum and then turned back to the Castle building.  That made a nice 6 mile loop.

I felt very good... comfortable with my mid-foot strike.  My legs were feeling strong until the last mile.  I'd like to build my distance endurance back up and this (along with Saturday's 7 mile run) are a good start. 

I hope that tomorrow I can run 8 miles at a slower pace.  The weather is not promising (rain) so I may have to do this on the treadmill which is not an appealing prospect.