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September 23, 2015

Running with the Pope + a Simple BBQ Dinner

Breakfast + Brunch
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Hello my friends! The District is buzzing with excitement today because the Pope is here! I’m steering clear of downtown the rest of the day, but this morning, my running buddy Sokphal and I decided to have an adventure: go on a run down to the National Mall and check out the action!

Pope in DC

We set off a later than usual (8 a.m.) because Sokphal was going to run directly to work (near the Capitol) to avoid the mobbed metro. It was an AMAAAAAZING weather morning for running. Fall, I love you!

Washington Monument reflecting pool run

The city was low key until we reached the WW II Memorial, which we had to loop around because there were fences set up. Then, across the street/near the Washington Monument, there were more big fences and security checks.

pope francis in DC security

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pope francis DC security

Since there wasn’t a line (everyone seemed to be waiting in the checkpoint line over by the Smithsonian metro instead), we decided to go through security and check out the action.

Made it! (Clearly we were having way too much fun with my camera this morning. Nice weather makes us super happy!)

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Check out the madness over by the White House!

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There were people all over handing out stickers, too. 🙂 Welcome to DC, Pope Francis! It’s an honor to have you here!

#popeinDC

This morning’s run felt more like a social adventure than a run, which I love! Sokphal ran back with me to the Lincoln Memorial, where we said our goodbyes; she headed back towards the Mall and I headed back to Virginia. By the time I made it back, I had covered 5.65 miles. They flew by – such a fun morning!

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When I got home, I refueled with an old fave – two fried eggs (runny yolk is a must) + toast + guac + greens (wilted in the microwave). A little hot sauce for good measure, too. Yummm!

healthy fast breakfast with eggs

As for last night’s dinner, we had friends over! My friend Sarah and her boyfriend Jochem weren’t able to make it to our party on Saturday, and we had a bunch of gourmet sausages left over, so we invited them over for a grill night to help us eat them up. We started with some crackers and cheese and a couple beers while enjoying the nice weather, then moved on to the main event! Sausages + grilled peppers and onions, courtesy of grill master Matt.

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I made us a big salad to enjoy, too.

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This dinner was delicious and so simple! Made me feel like I was in Europe again. 🙂 Please excuse the awkward flash – it was dark and I wasn’t about to get out my tripod and spend ages getting a good shot while we had guests. 😉

healthy sausage dinner

And now, time to get back to work! I don’t have any AnneTheRD clients today, but I have a fair amount of computer work I need to get done. I think an afternoon walk break will need to happen, too – the weather is too perfect to stay indoors!

Have a good one, my friends!

- anne
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10 comments
  • Sana
    September 23, 2015 · 11:55AM:
    So happy the Pope is here! D.C seems extra exciting today :)
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    • Anne
      September 23, 2015 · 2:21PM:
      It definitely does!
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  • Dietitian Jess
    September 23, 2015 · 12:01PM:
    I cant imagine the madness when he is in Philly this weekend for mass- luckily I'm getting out of town for a wedding. Loving the beautiful morning weather running lately- have my farthest run ever planning for Saturday morning- marathon training just got real!
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    • Anne
      September 23, 2015 · 2:22PM:
      Good luck and have fun on that long run! :) And good call to get out of town during the madness.
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  • Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona
    September 23, 2015 · 12:11PM:
    I can only imagine how crazy Washington is today while the Pope is there. When I was in Europe last time I got blessed by the previous Pope. Even though I'm not Catholic it was pretty cool.
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    • Anne
      September 23, 2015 · 2:21PM:
      That is really cool!
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  • Sokphal @ Life as a Classroom
    September 23, 2015 · 3:50PM:
    Today is also the first day of Autumn! Mother Nature you are spot on!
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    • Anne
      September 23, 2015 · 4:02PM:
      Truth!!
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  • Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
    September 23, 2015 · 11:14PM:
    Ha! I love picture of you with the cardboard pope!
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  • Allison Keskimaki September 24, 2015 · 9:47AM:
    What a fun morning you two had! Wish I was in D.C.!! Very exciting times.
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