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Location:

Washington,DC,USA

Member Since:

May 01, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

One marathon: 4:08; Half marathon PR: 1:48:30; Ten-miler PR: 1:23; 8k PR: 39:00; 10k PR: 46:51

Short-Term Running Goals:

Lose 10 lbs. to get in shape to run faster and --> Qualify for Boston!

Race calendar:

May 18: Capitol Hill Classic 10k (50:23)

June 14: Lawyers Have Heart 10k (48:20)

July 12: Caribbean Sounds 10k (50:23)

July 14: Bastille Day 4-miler (30:55)

July 27: Riley's Rumble 1/2 Marathon (1:48:30)

(Stress fracture/broken jaw break)

Nov 9: Veteran's day 10k (46:51!!!)

Nov 27: Alexandria Turkey Trot 5-miler

Dec 6: Gar Williams 1/2 marathon

Dec 14: Jingle All the way 10k

February 14, 2009: Myrtle Beach marathon? (goal: 3:40!!!)

Long-Term Running Goals:

Finish a 1/2 Ironman before I'm 40 years old

Finish 10 marathons in 4:00 hrs or less by the time I'm 40 years old.

Run the JFK 50-miler

Personal:

Just another single 30-year old Argentine girl living the American dream in Washington DC and trying to run faster. Graduated from Southern Utah University in 2003, then moved to DC. I have a full-time job as research economist for an association in the transportation industry and I'm attempting to get my Master's degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins, part-time, while keeping my sanity!

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Adidas Supernova Sequence Lifetime Miles:						12.00

Mon, Nov 03, 2008

400 m race pace	800 m race pace	1500 m race pace	3 K race pace	5 K race pace	10 K race pace	Lactic Threshold	Aerobic Threshold	Marathon Pace	Base II	Base I	Regeneration	Total Miles
0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	4.50	0.00	4.50

I know I shouldn't have ran two days in a row... but it's so nice out, and my co-worker wanted to go, so I couldn't say no. Felt great, went at good pace, out on the Rosslyn bridge and back on the Memorial Bridge. I brought my scissors this time!!!

Did my very first spin class ever after work - 45 minutes, it was so hard, I thought I was going to faint like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we9_CdNPuJg

Night Sleep Time: 0.00	Nap Time: 0.00	Total Sleep Time: 0.00	Weight: 0.00

Comments

From Kelli on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 14:48:24

Just be careful!!! Glad you are enjoying it. It is getting cold around here again, maybe even snow!!

From marion on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:12:00

Ok- please explain the sissors. I am sure you already have, but I must have missed it! xoxoxo

From Lucia on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:16:53

Hahaha! I don't know if I explained it - I have these braces on my gums, on top and bottom of my mouth. They are held together by wires, so I cannot open my mouth at all. In case of an emergency, if I am sick and need to throw up, or if I can't breath and someone needs to give me CPR or intubate me, the wires need to be cut, and hence the scissors/pliers that I have to carry with me at all times. Funny, ha?

Kelli, snow sounds awesome!!! Enjoy!!!

From marion on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:19:14

No enjoying the snow!!! Except while watching movies and drininkg hot chocolate!!!

I get the sissors now. CARRY YOUR SISSORS!!! :D

From Kelli on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:21:14

Can you imagine throwing up?? AWFUL.

From Metcalf Running on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:49:55

My oldest son had to have jaw surgery when he was 18. He stayed overnight at the hospital, and threw up with his jaw wired shut. He said it was the worest!!! I felt so sad for him. But thank heavens that is all behind him.

Great run Lucia, Be careful, but I"m so glad you are feeling well.

Lori

From Lucia on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 15:54:43

Oh goodness... poor thing!

Lori, it's hard to imagine you have kids that old!!! You are so amazing!

From walter on Mon, Nov 03, 2008 at 21:52:48

Nice running Tex! I went to work today and I shouldn't have! I promise Ill rest more tomorrow. Tschuss! I am bloating like a dead deer on the side of the road. Thank goodness for my pain pills. But they make my head feel big.

From walter on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 18:45:42

My first spin class I took I sweat more in that hour than I do in a marathon! Your legs didnt go stiff while you were spinning did they? ha ha, I can just see you! lol

From montelepsy on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 09:10:32

Alright another spinner!

From Lucia on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 09:18:19

I'm not so sure about that... maybe I'll try to do one spin class per week... it was hard, even for a fast biker like me!

Nobody commented on the funny fainting goats video???

From montelepsy on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 09:23:56

Walter did in his stiff leg comment. The goats are hysterical, btw.

From walter on Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 13:16:39

Yeah lucia, I was saying you fainted on the spin bike! lol My sis in law teaches spin and she is a spin nazi! I told her she's mean! My wife can kick my butt on those bikes she has a tough workout.

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