Chill 4th

So it was a very chill, low-key 4th of July weekend. Unfortunately, I didnt get in as much running as I had originally hoped for, but was able to crank out a 12-miler early Friday morning which was wonderful. Friday night enjoyed some good sangria and tapas at La Tasca and then went out in Clarendon.

Saturday, the 4th, took the day off, but made some yummy hot dogs, potato salad and strawberry pretzel squares! The DC fireworks were amazing from Gravelly Point.

Sunday did a little shopping and then hit up Ft. Scott for an easy 3-miler.

Back to it this week...

Fourth of July in the Nation's Capital

July 4th weekend is always a great time for catching up on miles, food, drink and friends. For the past several years, I've celebrated the 4th with a 10 miler then BBQ and beer. In my mind, thats the American way - a challenge then celebration. This year, I'm changing it up a bit, after all I am a married man.

I think this year, Emily and I will head out for a long run on Friday the 3rd, followed by a medium distance bike ride with my old riding buddy Matt. On the 4th, we'll hit the road for a medium distance run. Then round it all out with a long run on Sunday the 5th.

The weather looks to be fantastic and the beer is cold. Speaking of which, I'll have to find something special. Although not particularly special in the East, Yuengling is the oldest continuous brewery in America - and not sold in Chicago, where I'm from, so its special to me.

We're Back!

It's been awhile since my last post because we were in Punta Cana! I am happy to report that we worked out while we were there. Mostly we ran on the treadmill, but I also did water aerobics one day.

Then we went to Pittsburgh for the weekend and of course I forgot my running shoes! So, we took a little time off. But this week we are back in full swing! I did 7 on Monday morning, 5 yesterday morning and tonight will do some speedwork.

Looking forward to a nice long holiday weekend with lots of running! And of course food and drink afterwards! ;)