C and O Canal

Mary dropped me off at the foot of the Key Bridge in Georgetown this morning. From there I followed the C and O Canal towpath for 18 miles past Great Falls to the Pennyfield Lock. The towpath follows the Potomac River, is pancake flat, and has mile markers - ideal for Grandma's training. It was cool and overcast, and even though the water fountains along the path weren't working, I felt good. In fact, a little too good out of the gate. I had to force myself to slow down after quick miles 6 and 7. I started feeling the pace and the fluid loss during the last half hour (foggy brain and dead legs), so I was really glad to come around the final bend and see Mary sitting outside the lock house. Now I have no plans to leave the couch for the rest of the afternoon. March madness was created for this very purpose.

Mile	Split
1	7:49
2	7:26
3	7:04
4	7:15
5	7:16
6	7:00
7	7:01
8	7:29
9	7:17
10	7:14
11	7:04
12	7:08
13	7:08
14	7:15
15	7:00
16	6:59
17	7:16
18	6:39
Average	7:11
Total	2:09