#wodtrail

No such thing as bad weather if you opt to be a strong and smart runner. It was actually not that bad out tonight. It helped that that the #wodtrail between Vienna and Hunter Mill is almost entirely shaded in the evenings. Plus I kept the effort easy and stayed smooth the whole way. Got back and the #thirdfridayvienna street fest was in full swing. Heard a band called #mudlark do a killer cover of #comfortablynumb which was pretty fitting. A little tired but not labored at all. Chalk it up as a nice evening #easyrun. I even got a nice sunset. #runblr #fitblr #summerrunning #5ktraining #masterstrackathlete (at Vienna, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HlB9NHL0p/?igshid=1wrrgvt4hjtqp

Mid-ride stop at @starbucks seemed like a good idea until I looked up at the sky. Let’s just say the ride back home was a little more vigorous. I had hoped to stop and check out the new @thebikelane shop on the #wodtrail but that will have to wait. I beat the downpour home by about 2 minutes. #bikelife #bikeblr #runblr #fitblr #recoveryweek #roadcycling #frappuccino #springstorms (at Fairfax County, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-TJ6Ahlyp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uws1c2hqjhld

After the winter storm yesterday and warming back up today, the track was a snowy/aslushy mess. So I made do for my #400meterrepeats workout by going to the flattest straightest part of the #wodtrail to do them. I did 12 x 400, then 3 x 200. Happy to see I was pretty consistent on the 400s. Now I need to dial it back for a couple of days to get ready for the #rrcaclubchallenge 10 Miler on Sunday. I’ll be racing for @dcroadrunners, and hopefully we can post a good masters result. #runblr #fitblr #winterrunning #intervals #springracingseason #cherryblossomtenmiler #masterstrackathlete #northfacedctrailhalf #dcroadrunners (at Dunn Loring, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuKOHxnhlO8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=141nmyc6gq83p

A very modest start to my new summer #5k training program. I was feeling pretty creaky after a wedding, a lot of miles sitting in a car, and no running this weekend until now. But I got an easy 5 miles in and I’ll take it for the day. #runblr #fitblr #summerrunning #summerracingseason #wodtrail #easyrun #recoveryrun (at Vienna, Virginia)

#craftbeer and #biking just don’t go together #saidnoonever. Midway stop at @newdistrictbrew having an Allies British Pale Ale. Having a great ride so far, last road ride before #restonbikecentury next weekend. I rode here over busy Fairfax County streets because next week’s event is on a lot of open roads. But the leg home today will be mostly over the #wodtrail. Great day to be outdoors. #bikeblr #runblr #fitblr #roadcycling (at New District Brewing Company)

What would I do for good barbecue? Well how about ride 42 miles? @carolinabrothersbbq is worth all that work, trust me. And I can now map it @letourdefrance style! #runblr #fitblr #bikeblr #crosstraining #wodtrail #roadcycling

Shorter ride than usual today but my #sundayfunday #bikeday streak continues. 17 miles on the #wodtrail with @lynnucla this afternoon. A good way to segue into @armytenmiler training, which starts tomorrow! #runblr #fitblr #crosstraining (at Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park)

Target acquired. Rode out to Leesburg, then back to @oldoxbrewery which I had passed a few miles before. I am building my #roadcycling fitness back up and today was another nice step forward, building on last week's @af_cyclingclassic ride. Despite the warm temperatures, it was actually quite windy in some spots. Why is it that you never seem to get a true tailwind on the #wodtrail? Enjoying a Grapefruit Slack wheat beer post-ride. This beer is SO made for summer. Yum. 🍺#runblr #fitblr #bikeblr #crosstraining #i❤️cycling🚴 #craftbeer (at Old Ox Brewery)