2010 La Jolla Half - 1:53:36 ... Woo-muthaf'n-hoo!

I am completely elated at how well I did on the La Jolla Half! 1:53:36, this time is even better than the Carlsbad Half Marathon. I even managed to get a couple of sub 8 min/miles in, thanks to the down hills. =)

At the end of the run, though, my calves were cramping up soooooo badly.  The cramps were so bad that as I was walking, my calves seized up and I fell to the ground.  Luckily it was on the grass, so I didn't hurt myself falling.  I had to flag down a couple of strangers to help me out because I couldn't get rid of it.  I know I didn't drink enough water / vitalyte during the race, but I didn't realize that it would have such a horrible effect afterwards.  I made sure to drink some vitalyte after the race and had a couple of bananas but it didn't help.  Any advise to prevent this from happening in the future would be greatly appreciated.

2010 La Jolla Garmin Stats

Butterflies before the Half...

Quick 5 mi run around Mira Mesa to take off some nerves for the La Jolla Half tomorrow. I'm excited for this race as I love the route, yet, still have some nervousness. I guess that's normal when you have certain expectations and don't want to let yourself down.

I know that I'm going to have a great time.  Goal for this half is to finish under 2 hr 10min.  =)

5 mi run - Mira Mesa Garmin Stats

8 mi pace run from my house to Mira Mar lake. So awesome the power of a good run will do.

There is just something so cleansing and refreshing about running in the rain. It was made even better running around the lake because there were hardly anyone there and no cars speeding past me. Just the sound of me breathing and the rain hitting the pavement. It was a fantastic run. =)

8 mi pace - Mira Mesa / Miramar Lake Garmin Stats

"The truth is that we can learn to condition our minds, bodies, and emotions to link pain or pleasure to whatever we choose. By changing what we link pain and pleasure to, we will instantly change our behavior."

- Tony Robbins, American self-help author and motivational speaker

Tour de Mira Mesa - Results..

It was a surprisingly pleasant run, my legs and lungs felt great. Goal was to finish under 3 hours: done!
Tour de Mira Mesa Garmin Stats

Tour de Mira Mesa

I will be running Tour de Mira Mesa (an 18 mile tour) this morning!  Follow me on Google Latitude. =)

Tour de Mira Mesa

Lots of fun crazyiness this weekend!

I participated in my first 5K obstacle course yesterday called the Warrior Dash in Lake Elsinore. It was certainly different than what I'm used to. I found myself looking forward to each obstacle, jumping over haystacks and junked cars, leaping over a fire, and crawling through poopy smelling mud whilst avoiding getting scratched up by barbed wire. And at the end, I was rewarded with a turkey leg... a true warrior's meal! It was great weather and had great company as well.

Today, I tackled a 17 mi run around Harbor Island. The weather couldn't have been any better: overcast and cool with a slight breeze to keep me from overheating. It was a great run, my legs felt pretty good, and I felt like I had the stamina and endurance to power through it. I realized (or maybe rediscovered) that running is as much training your body as it is training your mentality. During the last 3 miles of my run, I kept thinking to myself, "3 miles, that's completely cake to you." But at the same time, I also thought, "but I just put 14 miles down before that.. I can't run anymore..." Running long distances can really mess with your mind and it certainly can bring you to tears. I have to remind myself that both my mind and body is strong and to not let the negative thinking convince me otherwise. I've found that each day that I run, I become stronger mentally as well as physically.

17 mi run - Harbor Island

Chilly, but gorgeous morning for an 8 mi run up the Hill

Every time I start off at the bottom of the N. Torrey Pines Hill, I have a sense of determination to get to the top as quickly as possible for a couple of reasons.  It is cold, windy, and at the hour I start running, the sun hasn't peeked over the hills yet to provide some warmth.  The other reason is I know when I'm heading back down, I'm going to be treated to a gorgeous view of the coast.  This helps me get up in the morning.

8 mi run - N. Torrey Pines / La Jolla

We did it!!!

We did it!! Thanks to Tom Morrison for pushing the donations to the $1000 mark! And thanks to everyone for your continued support. ♥

Let's Break that $1000 mark!!! Here's your incentive:

Who'll be the one to make the contribution that'll break that $1000 mark? If you're the one, I will deliver (if you're within reasonable distance) or send you some baked goodies. ;)

2nd time's the charm! (15 mi run - Mission Bay )

Spring 15mi run around Mission bay proved to be a rather tough one. I felt like I had the cardio endurance, but my legs were still a tad sore from Friday's leg workout. But alas, I did it and I'm feeling accomplished. =)

Garmin Stats

Run Eileen Run!

I recently discovered that I really like to run.  For me, running helps me to focus and keep centered when everything else seems chaotic.  Each time I complete a run, I feel accomplished, even if it is a short run or not my best run.

I am extremely excited to be running the 2010 ING NYC Marathon while benefiting the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.  I'm determine to raise at least $3000 for the MMRF, even though my goal is $2500.  Come join me as I embark on this exciting journey!