IN THE DARK IN THE RAIN

one hour zone two hear rate run

If you ever want to visit DC and want to avoid the herd then the best time to do so is at night. It's the one time when the monuments get to rest, free from the deafening sounds of voices, unblinded by the litany of flashes, and free to breath the night's fresh air. An even better way to experience DC is to do so running. As others waddle their way four abreast on the three person side walk, taking all day to roam to and fro, you could see thrice as much and get fit doing it. Ask anyone who has done the DC world tour and they usually end up beat. It's generally not what you do but how you do it that makes you tired and walking can be more tiresome than running. Lazy activity inspires a lazy mind. Fortunately the energy and history of DC is so powerful that it's nearly impossible to focus on running. One can easily log ten miles without realizing it. The Marine Corps Marathon cuts through the heart of DC making it one of the most scenic marathons in my opinion.