Monumental Running - Week 5

OK, running by monuments is more accurate ...

On Saturday we ran a completely different course because of the "Race for the Cure" (fundraiser for breast cancer research). We got to run past the World War II Memorial (which I still haven't seen up close yet), and the Washington Monument. This course was actually more pleasant than our normal course - a lot more trees and shade. Not that we needed it Saturday - the weather was very nice. Just a bit cool, but no rain - perfect for running.

This was our 5 mile run. It took us about an hour and a half - we're running on city streets so we often have to stop for traffic lights (jog or walk in place), and we made a bathroom stop.

They are now providing us with water stops (just one last week), and with food at the end (bagels). In future weeks responsibility for bringing food will rotate among the pace groups.