Lace Up !

The DC area is huge which is great if you're a runner like me and get bored easily. In this blog I will discuss all things DC running, events, stores, routes, etc. 

To start things off I'll hit you with my favorite DC run that I like to call 'Coffee with President Lincoln' .

I head downtown on Saturday morning and park at the National Mall (free 3 hour parking and there are plenty of spaces at 8 in the morning). Coffee in hand (stop on the way) I head towards the Lincoln Memorial; yes I'm walking but do not fret runners, walking is awesome. I like to get a slow start to my Saturday morning run. I go up the step to the Lincoln Memorial , say 'Good Morning President Lincoln' (in my head, don't want to look too crazy) and sit on the steps to finish my beverage. 

Upon completing my drink I head to a recycling can (they are everywhere down there) to discard of my empty cup and then it's time to crank up some Black Eyed Peas(music group) and get my pace going. The route is from Lincoln Memorial to the Capital Building and back (roughly 4 miles). When I get back I walk to the car, grab a bottle water and then generally people watch and walk around cooling off before stretching right there on at the National Mall. 

It is really peaceful down there before all the tourists arrive(museum open at 10) and you are not alone as there are always other runners/walkers down there. 

To add distance I have done the loop multiple times or added the Tidal Basin to the route (save that for another post).

Happy Running, Walking, Jogging ....keep on moving.