Washington D.C. Day #4

Today was the dreaded 8 mile run for our marathon training. After walking around the last few days, we really weren't looking forward to running at all...let alone 8 miles. BUT, we did it. And we actually ran a pretty decent pace through the entire run. Krissy was right...running along the Mall really does give you some energy from nowhere. It was fun running into downtown, down the mall, past the Washington Monument, and up to the Lincoln Memorial and back. It was beautiful, and I felt like I belonged here! 

After that, we really weren't looking forward to walking at all. In addition, the weather was very foggy and misty rain. However, we pursued. We ate a local sandwich place which Olivia says Kirssy is their window girl most days...apparently she studies there often. :) It was delicious, and much needed energy after our run, and the day of walking ahead. 

We headed off to Arlington National Cemetery, where we visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and watched the Changing of the Guard. Off to Arlington House, and wandering around the cemetery for a bit (very hill cemetery, definitely recommend doing this early on your visit, because it was painful on day #4). Also went to Kennedy's site...which was moving and beautiful, and sad. 

Took Metro to the Pentagon Memorial, which I didn't even know existed. It was interesting, but we weren't really sure what it meant. We were eager to come home and look it up on the internet. Basically there are 184 benches symbolizing the 184 people killed in the attack. Some benches faced toward the pentagon (those people worked there), and others pointed away (those people were in the plane). The benches were also separated by years the people were born...the youngest being 3 years old. So sad! 

Than, we were done with walking. We headed home, where we sat and rested our feet. Pretty lame day compared to the others...but we needed a bit of rest. And it was still enjoyable, even if it was a dreary day. 

Tomorrow is our last day. I'll post on Monday.