Running Past 4th of July Preparations

Instead of the long run I should have done today, I did a short run down to the Washington Monument and back. Despite an early morning thunderstorm, it was humid outside, and that did not make for a pleasant run. Still as I got closer to the Mall, I could see all the gates and stages up in preperation for 4th of July day festivities. It was fun. What was not fun was dodging toursits. Oh Tourists, I shall not miss you!