Much dryer this chilly, but clear AM. Winds were blowing, but not as bad as yesterday and the roads were bone dry with a totally clear sky. Weather guessers promised temps rapidly rising into the low 70's. There was nothing to do, but get my butt motivated...which took a little longer than planned this AM. Finally got out a little after 8 and attempted to quickly warm up! Traffic lights were still on rush hour, which made for long waits at a few. Lungs and nose did not like the high 40 degree temps, but everything did eventually warm up and started working a little better. Chose to do the Arlington Loop counter-clockwise, knowing I would have a head wind riding along the Potomac. Started cramping as I was finishing the loop. Hopefully that is just a by-product of not drinking enough at work and have an overall low state of hydration. Must work on that before the CF ride on the 22nd! Although I did not get my 60 miles in, I am very happy to have gotten out...just need to motivation myself more often!