Lorenzpsu in San Diego

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Location:

San Diego,CA,

Member Since:

Sep 26, 2007

Gender:

Unknown

Goal Type:

Unknown

Running Accomplishments:

I have only started running as a sport approximately 2 years ago. So far, my 5K PR is 24:23, my 10K PR is 50:02 and my 1/2 Marathon PR is a 1:55. I'm thinking about taking the marathon plunge, but not quite there yet!

Short-Term Running Goals:

My goals for the next two years: 10K under 48:00 minutes, 1/2 marathon under 1:45 and to complete a 1/2 Ironman.

Long-Term Running Goals:

Not quite sure, other than to remain injury free and healthy. I'm sure there will be a marathon thrown in there somewhere and perhaps even a full Ironman. I'll keep you updated.

Personal:

As for me personally, I recently left a wonderful community of running partners and friends back in Phoenix to start a new job in San Diego. Getting motivated and into a consistent routine has been difficult, but things are settling down. I now realize the importance of having training partners!

I can get bored easily, so I tend to mix up my workouts often. I am a big believer in cross-training, if nothing else, to break up the monotony of running. I always welcome tips and comments and any extra motivation that anyone may be willing to give!

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Tue, Oct 02, 2007

Total Distance

5.00

Well, I did it! It wasn't easy, but the quote that I posted last night gave me that last push that I needed to get out of bed! I think I'm going to have a "love/hate" relationship with this blog. Getting up early to run always sounds so good the night before...but when that alarm goes off, it's another story. If nothing else, this is a good lesson in keeping your word.

I decided to mix things up a bit and start my run at my usual turnaround spot. It's always interesting how mind games as little as this can have a significant impact on your run. I started my run along the harbor just before dark, running towards the city...allowing me to watch the city slowly wake up and come to life (complete with a cruise ship coming into port!). I tried to pick up the pace to slightly less than a sprint for the last 1/2 mile of the first half of the run and then again in the last 1/2 mile of the entire run. It was difficult, but felt good. I even had a negative split of over one minute! My total time was 42:19 (but I don't have my exact splits with me since I left my watch at home today.) I can't wait to do it again on Thurday.

Comments

From Michelle on Tue, Oct 02, 2007 at 12:06:23

That sounds like a beautiful run. I'm a little jealous of your surroundiings! I love the ocean and would love to run near it often! Your pace was really quick too, you must have some nice speedy legs!! Good Job today!

From Shauna on Tue, Oct 02, 2007 at 12:08:21

Yeah, nice work, speedy gonzalez! Good news-my trial should be done in time, so I think I can come out!!

Nice job with the negative splits-that is the best feeling!

From crumpyb1 on Tue, Oct 02, 2007 at 16:44:58

I thought about the quote you posted this morning, too. I was still a little slower getting out the door, but I did make it out. So thanks for the quote.

My husbands first time in the ocean--any ocean--was a trip to San Diego. He was 25. We love San Diego. Are you enjoying it? Do you miss Phoenix?

From crumpyb1 on Wed, Oct 03, 2007 at 21:57:32

I thought of you today when I saw the news about the road clapsing in La Jolla. I hope you are safe.

My husband is working on a MBA with an emphasis in investment managemnt. My son, Will, and I keep busy will my husband is at school. We go to the library for Book Babies and to check out books, play at parks, run errands, clean our apartment, play some more, make dinner, get frustrated doing the newspaper's Sudoku puzzle, throw and bounce lots of balls, visit friends, one of us takes a nap while the other showers, sews, and reads, and finally play some more. Like anything some days are better than others. Today was okay except I got frustrated with the taco salad. What a silly thing to get all worked up about! But, I did.

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