I'm still unclear on why you were on 495 *or* 28... you were coming from Alexandria, heading to far northeastern Loudoun County (during rush hour no less). George Washington Parkway - have you heard of it? GW all the way to the beltway, 1/2 mile on a ramp to Georgetown Pike, all the way to 7. Works great, and almost all against traffic. Once you get on the Beltway or 28, there is no "against traffic"; it is the traffic that is against *you*. :-P

Anyway, my meeting and workout ended up going OK... enjoy the trip!

-rs