Training Log Archive: Nadim

From Northfield Rd., Bethesda, MD, to 13th & C St. SW, Washington, D.C. It was warmer this morning; only about 40 F when I started out. I was probably dressed well. I sweated just enough. The trail was very busy with cyclist. Just about all of us were probably not wanting to miss the nice weather as it is forecast to reach 66 F. The winds were calm. I was tiring out at Fletcher's Boathouse but cruised in. One guy passed me. I messed up the timing with my watch so my overall time is estimated.

From 13th & C St. SW, Washington, D.C. to Northfield Rd., Bethesda, MD. There were some slight headwinds. I'd gotten to the water past the Jefferson Memorial when some other riders were coming off Haines Point. Two women from that group passed me but I got ahead again. Upon leaving Georgetown, I caught 2 riders and eventually set into a pace behind one as the other fell off the pace. After Fletcher's Boathouse, where the climbing begins I led and continued to the water treatment plant. I lost the guy I'd been riding with on the bridge ramp. I cruised up toward Falls Rd. On the River Rd. overpass another woman passed me--she was older than the first 2. I was wondering if she was very strong or if it was that I am just weak, fat, and in not so good shape. I did make it home before dark. I also messed up my timing by accidentally saving instead of restarting at a light. The overall time is estimated.