St. Patty's Day Rock 'n Roll DC

Call me crazy, but what a great way to celebrate St. Patty's Day!  Woke up bright and early and ventured down to DC for the SunTrust Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon!

Was not sure how long it would take since you can never count on Metro when you need it most. But, arrived at RFK close to 7:30 and had plenty of time to walk around before the start.  By the way, if that start-line photo below doesn't motivate you, I don't know what will!

Start-Line at Rock 'n Roll

I was in Corral #13, so took off around 8:15.  This is one of my favorite races since it's the only race that is run entirely through the District.  Today was a perfect spring day - 60 to 70 degrees, nice and sunny.  During the 13.1 miles, runners pass the United States Supreme Court, Monuments along Constitution Avenue, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, the Reservoir, Howard University, H Street, and back to RFK.

....And results are IN!  Not as well as last year's (9:54 pace) but I'm still happy with the results.  I think the warmer weather definitely made me a little slower this year, but that's okay.  I am just fortunate that I'm able to run 13.1!

And of course, I had to come home to enjoy my St. Patty's Day Kale Smoothie!