You may recall about a month ago I posted an entry about why I wear sports sunglasses rather religiously while running...to keep the bugs out of my eyes. Perhaps I should add a mouth guard after ingesting the unexpected extra protein today in the form of a gnat. And here I thought I was already getting the right amount of protein in my diet...I'm also certain this is not what the nutritionists mean when they take about fueling during a run. After that little incident, it took me at least another mile to get the old nursery rhyme "there was an old lady who swallowed a fly" out of my head.
Today, following on yesterday, I also managed to notice a few new things while cruising the streets. My dog will be proud to know that I crossed "Duncan Place" today. It's a crappy little one way road off 13th Street NE between E Street NE and D Street NE. My collie would be so proud to know Washington DC named a street after him :). I also noticed a tiny little park area off North Carolina Avenue, SE - across from Eastern Market - decorated with little concrete turtles. I don't know the significance of the turtles. Maybe I'll check for a placard next time.
All in all it was a run to get in the miles and not particularly comfortable. We had a brief rain today that did little more than stir up the pollen so it interfered greatly with breathing. What I wouldn't give for a great downpour to clear it all out. Oh well, better luck next time. Happy trails!!!
Stats -
Miles: 4.22
Time: 36:06 (average pace of 8:33 per mile)
Location: Capitol Hill, Lincoln Park, Stanton Park
Feeling: If this pollen keeps up, I'm going to carry my inhaler
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