Tag: maryland trails

  • Doubling the Fun: Running Doubles

    Amby Burfoot running quote
    Image: Runners World

    There are some people who run twice a day. Sounds crazy, right? But for those trying to increase their weekly mileage, it makes sense.

    I logged my first “double,” as they call it in the running world, on Sunday. I didn’t plan for it; it just happened.

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  • Running in the Rain

    Cloudy morning run on the Matthew Henson Trail in mid-March.
    Cloudy morning run on the Matthew Henson Trail in mid-March.

    Running outdoors has been challenging these past few months — the bitter cold, constant snow storms, and this weekend, the endless rain. Not only did we get non-stop rain, but hail and snow joined in the mix as well on Sunday. Quite an odd sight considering we were two days away from April.

    Nevertheless I made my way outdoors on Saturday for an early morning run in the rain. It wasn’t too bad. A mile or so in, you don’t even notice the wet wind on your face and drops blowing into your eyes anymore. Some people would even consider it refreshing. I’m not sure if I’m one of them.

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  • Running the Capital Crescent Trail

    Early morning run on the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, Md.
    Early morning run on the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, Md.

    It is mid-March (four days until spring), and it’s snowing. Again. So far, we’ve gotten about 6-7 inches today in my part of Montgomery County.

    But fortunately, we had beautiful weather this past weekend and the weekend before—perfect running weather. A friend and I decided to run part of the Capital Crescent Trail (CCT) in Bethesda. We weren’t the only ones with that idea in mind. The trail was packed. No surprised though.

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