8 Mile Loop : DC-VA-DC, Two Bridges and Three Trails

Today I left work at 9:00 to go running.  The morning rain had stopped but the clouds were still providing good cover.  Temperatures were comfortable in the high 50s (maybe low 60s).  I'd had coffee earlier as well as my morning oatmeal at 6:30.  Right before I left I had a ClifBar and I brought water with me.

This time I focused on keeping my pace closer to 9:00 than before when I tried (and failed) to complete this 8 mile loop.  The first mile, though, I had to rush to get out of the higher-traffic/touristed areas of DC.  Once I got to the bridge over the Potomac I brought the speed down.

I felt really good on this run and will enjoy doing it again and again this summer.