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January 10, 2010

A Frigid Five

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Can you believe I was wearing shorts and a tank top and dancing on a beach a mere few days ago? Because I can’t.

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It’s soooo cold in D.C., but yesterday was sunny so I decided to bundle up and head to my favorite trail for a run. I hate the treadmill!

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Yep, that would be snow on the ground! Luckily it wasn’t slippery since there’s dirt underneath.

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This is the trail where my friend Ashley and I did a lot of our longer training runs for the Army Ten Miler in October. It’s also where we’ll be training (starting very soon!) for the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler in March!

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I love this trail — it’s flat, goes for miles, and has beautiful views of both the canal and the Potomac river.

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My run was actually rather nice once I warmed up! It was refreshing to be outside. Plus, I had entertainment:

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It’s so cold here that parts of the canal were frozen solid, and there were some people out playing a game of ice hockey! Not sure if I’d feel safe doing that, but to each their own… note the sweet shoe goal 🙂

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At one part on the trail there’s even an adorable ferry!! Shockingly, it was closed… I can’t imagine why! 😉 Certainly not the ice…

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I ended up running 5 miles at about a 9 and a half minute mile pace… slower than usual since I kept stopping for photos 😉

Time to figure out dinner and get organized! I head back to work tomorrow morning (I’ll be working on site Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays now instead of from home like in the fall), so I also need to get my lunch ready. Now that I won’t have the luxury of being at home for lunch anymore, I’ll definitely be sharing some fun packable lunch ideas with you all 🙂 I also start class again tomorrow night — my first nutrition course!

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

- anne
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23 comments
  • Sana
    January 10, 2010 · 6:11PM:
    You are super brave to be running in the cold!!! Have fun in class :)
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  • Jamie
    January 10, 2010 · 6:32PM:
    I'm at home in Michigan right now and I went outside to run and I was SO afraid I would slip! I chickened out but I'm glad someone was brave enough to take on the snow and ice! Beautiful scenery as well!
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  • amanda
    January 10, 2010 · 7:10PM:
    I hate the theadmill too! Every since the blizzard up here in NOVA I have been using my condos gym for running. I did make it out once for 8.5 mile run a few Sundays ago. I thought about going out today but instead I just took a 2 mile (roundtrip) walk to Redbox.
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  • Jul
    January 10, 2010 · 7:17PM:
    Welcome back to DC! Definitely chilly out, but I'm so glad it's sunny at least! I ran on the C&O canal for the first time today and loved it. :)
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  • Lauren
    January 10, 2010 · 8:00PM:
    Brr, you are one brave soul for running in this cold. I'll stick with the treadmills. ;) I hope the Cherry Blossom Race is a bit more seasonal. ;)
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  • girlxoxo
    January 10, 2010 · 8:00PM:
    That's a gorgeous trail - even with the snow and ice. I have an 8 miler in March and I'm terrified of having to go outside and run in the cold!
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  • Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen
    January 10, 2010 · 8:16PM:
    brrr....it looks like colorado :) i love running in the cold...less sweat and exhaustion!
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  • Lauren @ A Fit Foodie
    January 10, 2010 · 8:23PM:
    Looks like my run from yesterday morning. Brrr. I feel the cold just looking at the pictures. I can't wait to see your fun packable lunch ideas. As a RN, I'm always need inspiration on what healthy lunches to pack that are easy and doable! Can't wait!
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  • Jessica @ The Process of Healing
    January 10, 2010 · 8:40PM:
    That is such a beautiful place to run, snow or no snow! And i'm very curious to see your lunches as well. I have classes and a part time job so there are several times where I have to pack meals, so I can relate! And i'd love some new ideas!
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  • Deva (Voracious Vorilee)
    January 10, 2010 · 9:59PM:
    I am curious to see your lunches. I pack mine every day and don't photograph it nearly often enough and I really should. :-) You are so brave to run outside in such cold weather - it's too icey out here to do it.
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  • Mae @ OhhMay
    January 10, 2010 · 10:06PM:
    Hahaha I love the trail sign. High winds! Nice run, have a great Monday!
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  • Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion
    January 10, 2010 · 10:37PM:
    That seems like a great trail! I know, you have had a serious weather change. I bet your miss CA huh?
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  • Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete
    January 11, 2010 · 3:19AM:
    I totally saw people playing hockey when out for one of my runs too! It brought such a huge smile to my face. There is something about running in the snow that is so peaceful!
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  • Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
    January 11, 2010 · 9:21AM:
    Brrrrr! That is one cold run!!
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  • Katie G
    January 11, 2010 · 2:55PM:
    I know this trail! Good one! It's a bit of a drive for me, but worth it when I can make it on the weekends! Welcome back to the East Coast! PS: where did you get your black headband/ear cover from? I am looking for a black, simple, warm one. Thanks!
    It's from EMS :) I'd definitely recommend it... soft and fleecy and warm! -Anne
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  • Bonnie @ Salad Craze
    January 11, 2010 · 3:11PM:
    I'm not a runner yet, but love reading your blog for motivation! Beautiful photos!
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  • Alex January 12, 2010 · 12:49PM:
    Which trail is that in DC?
    It's the C&O Canal trail :) -Anne
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  • Katie G
    January 12, 2010 · 2:31PM:
    thanks for letting me know about the headband. i love EMS!!!!
    No problem! Me too :) They have the best cold weather workout stuff! Plus, 10% discount for students! -Anne
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