Cherry Blossom 10-Miler

So, this was a long weekend. Brayden was born on Thursday and Tyler's bd on Saturday. Had to go pick up my packet for the run in DC. I have never been to DC during the cherry blossoms and now I know why. It was packed the metro was packed. Luckily, the packet pick-up was directly across from the metro and I got there at a good time and the line moved fast. Went thru the expo and got a IRunLikeAGirl tee-shirt that I love. I will probably have to get a black during the fall. I woke up the next morning with a calf cramp-not a good sign I don't know what is going on. I was an early morning 4 am!! Metro was ok until we switched trains at the metro center and it was packed. Got to the start and had to wait about 35 min for the porta potty-the lines were out of control. It was beautiful weather I did bring my sunglasses but didn't put my hat on-don't ask me why. The first 5 miles were pretty good not that scenic. Mile 5 was near the monument and I had a fleeting moment where I thought-I can just stop now. But how can I let everyone know that I DNF! So out to Hains Point. It was hot and I was a mess by mile 7ish. I had a GU to try and get some energy. After mile 8 I started getting cramps-so much for never getting them until mile 12. I had to stretch and walk some. I already knew I was not going to be below 2 hrs although at mile 5 was 57 min so I guess I went down hill after that. After mile 8 I thought to myself maybe this body was not made for running but I had to finish. I finished in 2:07. Not too bad altough I was disappointed. We went to Adams Morgan and the Zoo. I was exhausted on the way home that is for sure.