Tagged: Rock Creek Parkway

Gwen Martin

April 6th, 2016 in Spring 2016, Student's Blog

Run DC

Gwen Martin
Spring 2016

Sloshing through snow clogged streets or discovering the first cherry blossoms on an early March run? Which would you choose? Granted, this year was unusually warm in both Boston and DC, but DC is still a runner’s paradise in terms of lovely spring weather and easy access to a variety of workout spots. After lots of map study and exploration, I have discovered three of northwest DC’s best running routes. More

Tagged , , , , , ,

Jiawei Lu

August 20th, 2015 in Student's Blog, Summer 2015, Washington, DC

Running in DC

Jiawei Lu
Summer 2015

For those of you who are enthusiastic about running, studying abroad in DC is your best choice! As an international student, my understanding of DC is only that it is the capital of the U.S., people here are quite professional, and the cherry blossoms in April are fantastic. In Boston, I normally run along the Charles River after class, because the process of running not only makes me healthier, but also offers me a special period of time for me to refresh myself, especially when I am under pressure. Before I went to DC, I had already made a decision that I needed to buy a gym membership because I was not familiar with the running area in DC. However, everything changed when I actually arrive in DC.

More

Tagged , , , , , , , ,