I love D.C.

Yesterday, I ventured into D.C. for my monthly pilgrimage, although it's easily been two months or better since my last trip. It was a tad warm, and I'm dealing with some leg pain from a previous run, but I made the most of the trip.

My sole purpose for going into the city was to visit the Eastern Market and see all the fruits and vegetables I've heard so much about. Things I learned while walking through the vendors...

Inside the Eastern Market building

1. It's a REALLY good thing I don't live in D.C. Not only are housing costs outrageous, but if I had access to the Eastern Market on a daily basis, my bank account would implode. Prices weren't crazy, but the selection was wonderful!

Tables and tables of fresh produce lined the streets.

2. I really like pecans. Especially when roasted, and covered in sugar and other spices. I remember eating them when I was a kid, and not thinking much of them - I've always been a peanut and cashews kid, but apparently, I like pecans, too. Still not crazy about almonds, though...

3. I really, REALLY want to go to culinary school to learn how to use all of the wonderful fresh items I saw at the at the market. Wow... cravings come in many different sizes and colors...

More to follow, I'm sure...

ah-HAH!

I know I've been lax in my writing, and most of that was because I wasn't feeling motivated to actually run. In truth, I think I was avoiding it. But that changes now...

Sunday, I attended a ChiRunning half-day workshop in D.C. UH-MAZE-ing! I learned so much about what I was doing wrong, and how to correct it. In just four short hours, instructor Lloyd Henry from On Point Fitness worked his magic and had most of the class running gracefully, pain-free, and naturally! It was the best course I've taken for sheer "ah-hah" moments.

I know I need to maintain the running form focuses, and I need to work on getting my endurance up. But I am completely motivated to keep this going. Of course, it doesn't help that tonight we're expecting somewhere around 6-8" of snow... but hopefully I can get my run in before it starts.