Thanks for sharing! If you run home in the snow I'd love to read the update. Is it all pretty good roads and paths to run in? 8.8 miles to run to work would be ambitious for me; I'm impressed.
Notes from Runkeeper: The "run" home was much more of a slog, ending with frequent walk breaks. After hunger growls at 11, I went for lunch but found the cafeteria closed early, so made do with another cup of salted coffee (just a pinch!) and a square of 72% dark chocolate (is it paleo?). Westbound is slightly uphill, and falling snow stuck to and melted on my gloves and shirt, which got cold and wet. Also felt thirsty and weary. But not exhausted: I could have walked a lot longer for an apple pie or some kringle. Got home and had a V8. Might wait until evening to eat, might not. 8.51 miles in 1:49, pace 12:46
It's almost all dedicated and paved bike trail. A couple miles on the flat 45-mile rails-to-trails Washington & Old Dominion, with power lines overhead and the occasional substation. Most of the rest on the hilly Custis Trail.Is it all pretty good roads and paths to run in?