December 19, 2010 (Updated March 21, 2023)

Feeling Thankful

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

28 comments

With my brother, Steve, who just returned from deployment:

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He arrived back in town on Thursday for the holidays and it’s very nice to have him home 🙂

We hit up one of my favorite local trails, the C&O Canal, this morning for a leisurely run.

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Brrr, check out that snow!

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Rocking my sweet new shirt I purchased in honor of my second half marathon announcement Friday, heh:

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We covered about 4.5 miles, mostly running and some walking 🙂 I’m actually pretty sore from my week of intense P90X workouts!

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I will leave you of this pretty picture of the Potomac River. Quite the change from the last time I posted a picture of this spot, huh?

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Enjoy the rest of your weekends! My mom, brother, and I are off to finish up our Christmas shopping 🙂

- anne

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28 comments
  • Sana
    I am so happy you can enjoy the holiday with your entire family :)
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  • Katy (The Singing Runner)
    Enjoy your time with your family! I'm looking for a place to run up here in DC for the remainder of my visit so I will check out the C&O Canal! :)
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  • Jessie
    We are expecting my bother back just after the new year and I can't wait! I haven't seen him since last August (2009) when he left for Germany and then he deployed in June. I miss him so much!
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  • Estela @ Weekly Bite
    I'm so happy your brother is home safe and sound! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday :)
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  • alison
    I'm glad your brother is home.....and just in time Christmas. Even better! I've yet to run on the C&O Canal. I normally run on the Mt. Vernon Trail, but it's getting a little old. Perhaps I could use a change of scenery. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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  • Lee
    Love the shirt, it's totally true!
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  • Lauren
    SO glad your brother is home where he belongs this Christmas. And that shirt is great! It's definitely how I feel as well.
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  • Dorry
    It warms my heart to see you with your brother!! :) Also love your 13.1 shirt - I want one! xoxo
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  • Marilyn Lisenbee
    Welcome Home, Steve. Do thank him for his service. He is a true American Hero - for sure. God Bless you all though the holidays. I love your shirt!! Marilyn
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  • Renie
    Looks like fun. How cold is it in DC. Looks coooooooooold. You two are brave.
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  • Donna Porter
    Welcome home to your brother! As a military spouse, please tell him thank you for your service to our country. It is his dedication to our country that helps me live the life I choose. God Bless him :)
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  • Cynthia
    Those are beautiful pictures! Enjoy your visit with your brother. I am sure that the holidays will be even more special with him at home.
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  • DHP
    Good to see your brother's home and both of you out for a run!
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  • Jen
    I love the last picture, it's so pretty!!!! Jen
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  • Gracie
    So, I had no idea that your brother was deployed. I cannot imagine how happy you must be to have him home for the holidays. Give him a big "thank you!" hug for me, please? :) xo
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  • Adventurer
    Great that he's home, Anne, but don't let that stop you from running him into the ground on the C&O! :-)
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  • Lauren
    Anne, you look so pretty in that picture with your brother! Hope your break is going well, i'm going to sign up for DC soon!
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  • Kris S
    Woohoo, glad Steve is home!! :)
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  • Beth @ DiningAndDishing
    How nice to have your brother home for the holidays! I love how this time of year brings everyone together :).
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  • Heather C
    Wow I miss that trail :( This time last year was my first run on it, and it looked pretty similar to that...with a few rainy puddles thrown into the mix ;) SO EXCITED that you're doing National, too!! And so very happy for your Fam that the Bro is home safely. xo
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    • Anne P
      The trail (and I!) misses you, too! Can't wait to see you in March :)
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  • Kelly
    Yay for having him back!!!
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  • Pat Elserry
    Great picture of you and your brother! I know your Mom is thrilled to have both of her children home!! Enjoy the holidays with one another!
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  • Katie G
    Love the C&O Canal, but have only been in the spring/summer/fall. My favorite is the Billy Goat trail and rock scrambles. Love the shirt!
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    • Anne P
      I love the Billy Goat Trail, too :)
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  • Lindsay
    OMG where did you purchase your shirt? i am planning on running a half in may!
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    • Anne P
      It's from a running store in VA/DC called Pacers - but I bet just Google the phrase and you can find them online!
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