Perfect 65 degree weather in the D.C. area today. I can’t remember a nicer, more seasonable holiday weekend. I got a late start to the morning, but ended up running almost 5 miles into the Shirlington neighborhood of Arlington….where I met up with this little guy:
Barney, my sister’s adorable little English Labrador puppy.
After cranking out another 1.5 miles with baby Barney, my sister and I met up with the rest of the family for a rare treat: Dairy Queen blizzards. I love that they’ve introduced a new (read: more calorie conscious) “mini” size. If I read the microscopic nutritional information correctly, my chocolate + Reese’s cup version weighs in at under 200 calories. Sure, there are tons of healthful snack options out there…but after a nearly 7 mile run, don’t even try to talk me out of ice cream.
My Run In Pictures 
Cute pup!