Snowmageddon
When I decided to move from Boston to Washington DC, one of the first things everyone said was, “Hot summers in DC… But much milder winters. You’ll enjoy that.”
When I decided to train for the Boston Marathon, one of the first things everyone said was, “Milder winters in DC… Much easier to run down there. Lucky for you.”
As a lifetime New Englander, I’ll admit, I thought I’d had my fair share of snow. Although the climate change certainly wasn’t the reason I moved south, I was excited for the warmer weather. Before leaving, I chucked my snow-boots into the dumpster behind my apartment in Boston (they were old and I didn’t think I’d get much more use of them anyway). Once in DC, I laughed and bragged to my northern friends when it hit 75 degrees in November. I pitied them for not smartening up (like me) and ditching the ice-cold misery of New England. Did I jinx myself? Perhaps.As you may know, Washington DC received a record-breaking snowstorm in December, a.k.a. “Snowpocalypse.” And perhaps you heard about our second record-breaking blizzard this past week, a.k.a. “Snowmageddon.” Now, with two feet of snow on the ground, we’re expecting a third storm tomorrow – predicted to bring another foot of friendly flakes to our winter wonderland… (The name of this third storm is T.B.D. – currently the most popular contenders are “Snoverkill” and “Snowfecta.”)
Snow-laden DC is beautiful, but not runner-friendly. Without cross-country skis or snow-boots, I’ve been staying indoors. I’d like to say that I’m so hardcore that I’ve been running outdoors through it all, but I’m not. However, I did get suited up in my old running sneaks to get outdoors to take some pictures of DC post-Snowmageddon. Like running and writing, photography is something else I enjoy very much. So, I’ve decided to make this blog-posting light on words and heavy on visuals. Hope you enjoy!
A typical street in DC:
A tree down on New Hampshire Ave:
Most businesses closed during Snowmageddon, but not Ben’s:
Under the snow – the Dupont Metro escalator:
A lamp-post on New Hampshire Ave:
Meridian Hill Park, peaceful after a 200-person snowball fight:
A Fountain of Snow in Meridian Hill Park:
For now, I’ll be indoors training on the treadmill. However, perhaps I’ll have some more photos to share after the “Snoverkill.”
I'll a little disappointed that you're Snowmageddon photos of me didn't make the blog! ha. As much as I LOVE all your posts, I have to say that this one takes the cake since I got to spend the weekend trapped inside with you. Your dedication to training inspired me this weekend. Love you! xoxo
Great pictures. Loved the escalator picture. Remember when we walked up that escalator in 2000 when it was out of service?
Have you been away from Boston so long that you forgot what we call two feet of snow up here? A DUSTING!!!
Hey, why am I not listed as one of your Followers??? All my life I have been trying to be a follower. PLEASE! LET ME BE YOUR FOLLOWER!!!
beautiful pictures! i vote for Snoverkill