Blossoms, Blossoms, Where are the Blossoms?
The Washington DC cherry blossoms, that is. Well, they bloomed early this year due to wacky weather patterns and and a pre-mature Spring. So what was left for the annual Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run on April 1, 2012 were fun crowds, beautiful sights, and pretty trees, but no major blossoms to speak of. This was my third time running the coveted Cherry Blossom. My first two were in 2005 and 2006 when you had to get online FAST to register before sell-out. Nowadays, there is a lottery, and I lucked out by winning a spot. 2005 Cherry Blossom 10 Miler - my first time was cold and rainy with whipping winds! The weather for the 2012 race was pretty optimal for running: cool temperatures and overcast skies. That meant that with the right clothes, I was perfectly dressed for the weather. No sun meant it didn't get too hot and I didn't get sunburned. 2012 Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run - the Purple Wave is about to start ...