Tour de San Diego - 20 mi

A 20 mi adventure taking me through Old Town, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island, Downtown, and back up through Balboa Park. It was a really nice route with some challenging hills (save for the bike path along the 8 freeway). It wasn't my best run as I had to deal with stomach issues and feeling defeated that I was running it VERY slowly and with lots of stops. I am happy that I was able to run the 20 mi plus a little over a mile from Balboa Park home. I'm very thankful that Joey came through as my support crew (carrying water and shot blocks), with a sore butt from riding 20 mi at a 6mph pace.

Hopefully, next time I run this route, I will be in better form, mentally and physically.
20 mi run - Tour de San Diego Garmin stats

Halp...

It's been 5+ years since the last time I remember getting a cold that has prevented me from running or doing any other physical activity. I'm trying not to let it get to me but it's hard as I am now week 13 on my training schedule (the peak of my training) and I haven't done a long run since the 19 mile a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure this is really a physical test for me as much as it is a mental test. I'm trying to find other activities that is not as intense (ie walking, swimming, cycling). I need some words of encouragement/inspiration, team! Send me your love. <3

"This too shall pass..." 19 mi run Week 10

With all the string of bad luck that I have been experiencing, I am EXTREMELY grateful that I can still run the distance that I do. It definitely keeps me focus and makes me realize that "this too shall pass." The route was a tad hillier than I would have mapped out for a long run, but it's good training for my legs. ;)

Thanks to Joe Perez for being support crew and Gody Khambatta for lending Joe his bike so he can keep me company.

19 mi run - University Heights / South Park Garmin Stats