Finally Running Again-Training for Miami

I did a long run today. It was the first time I had run in over a week. I had a bit of a cold, so I took some time off. But I'm set to run the Miami Marathon at the end of January. I need to get some miles under my belt.

I could sure tell I hadn't run in a while. I only went about 11 miles, but my knees were aching. Also, it was freezing cold. I hate running in the cold. The wind was strong in my face on my run toward Georgetown, but I was even colder when the wind was at my back. I was planning on doing about 14 miles, but pooped out at 11.

I stopped and stretched at the Washington Monument and snapped this photo of myself. They still have the sidewalks closest to the monument closed, which happened after the August earthquake. I hope it doesn't fall over when I'm nearby.

I'm not liking that neck fat.