Running the States

Tag: maryland

  • Walking through Winter Storm Jonas

    Walking through Winter Storm Jonas

    It is day 2 of this epic blizzard of 2016 (aka Storm Jonas). The snow started coming down in the DC-area yesterday around 1 p.m. It’s been about 24 hours now, and it’s still going strong. I think we may have another 12 hours or so to go.

    I went out for a walk this morning, when it was easing up a bit. The sidewalks and trail I normally run on were difficult to get through, but the streets were looking pretty good. Big thanks to all those working hard through this storm, salting and continuously plowing the roads.

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  • The Color Run = #happiest5k

    The Color Run = #happiest5k

    Ever heard of The Color Run? It’s a whimsical 5k that’s exploded in popularity — since its debut in 2011, organizers have reportedly hosted more than 170 events in over 30 countries.

    The focus of the race is more on having fun, rather than being fast, although you’re more than welcome to do both, of course. But since it’s un-timed, there’s little pressure to speed your way through.

    How it works: participants wear white, and are doused with color (dyed powder) at each kilometer on the course, resulting in a kaleidoscopic mess of humans.

    This is supposed to be fun.

    Sound intriguing?

    It did to me. Little sister wanted in, so she and I and few friends decided to sign up and check it out.

    Following are some photos from the “Happiest 5k on the Planet” at the National Harbor.

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