Running from Capitol Hill to Maryland

That is a really bad angle for my neck.

In preparation for running the Miami Marathon 3 weeks from tomorrow, I did my last long run today. I ran from my house on Capitol Hill, down to the National Mall, across to Georgetown, and up the Capital Crescent Trail to Maryland. It is 9 miles each way for a total of 18 miles.

It is hard to believe it was less than a month and a half ago that I ran the Philadelphia Marathon. I think I'll be able to do it, but it will much slower than Philly. It was a beautiful day today to run.. Sunny and in the low 60s.

Our Amaryllis Is Underway

My Mom got us an amaryllis bulb for Christmas and we planted it a few days ago and it is already growing. There was a little green when we took the bulb out of the box, but it has gotten a couple inches longer. I hope it straightens up. Below is what it should look like in 6 to 10 weeks, but with a different pot.