Training Log Archive: Nadim

From Northfield Rd., Bethesda, MD, to 13th & C St. SW, Washington, DC. It was cool but comfortable despite a good headwind most of the way. On the downhill, I caught and passed a guy who later passed me back, and then pulled me across the flats. I was getting slowed by the wind when in front, much more than he was. Alone and along Ohio Dr., SW, the wind off the water was strong but fortunately more to my side.

From 13th & C St. SW, Washington, D.C. to Northfield Rd., Bethesda, MD. I got moving pretty well as I left work. I slipped through the traffic and passed a bus on Ohio Dr. There was tailwind. Even through Georgetown, the traffic didn't hold me up much. I caught and passed a few riders on the CCT. After passing a younger woman, she passed me back quickly. I drafted until she slowed more than I (unexpectedly) on the climb up after Fletcher's Boathouse. I kept a fixed gear most of the way. Unlike before, I was able to hold it better. I did start to cramp after a stop at Wilson Blvd. but loosened enough to finish smoothly.