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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

Thu, Dec 04, 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	2.00	0.00	2.00

Attempted to run to work - wasn't happening. Right shin hurt a lot, and left shin started hurting again. So I ran to the metro stop, and metroed to work.

This is my official withdrawal from any attempt to run Boston in 2009. 2010 sounds better anyway. And the blogger girls will need a cheerleader!

What's the plan? Run shorter distances for now, cross-train lots, bike lots, do strength training, get a stride evaluation to figure out if I'm doing anything wrong and try to correct it. Run a Fall marathon in 2009 to qualify for Boston 2010.

Patience!

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I just scheduled a complete running assessment at a local PT clinic for next Tuesday - I'm hoping they will be able to help me, and the $100 charge seems reasonable... Yaaaay!

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The White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was happening, so they let us go early to avoid traffic - I was able to hit the gym for 45 minutes before going out on a hot date :) Did the bike for 15 minutes, elliptical for 15 minutes, and weights/abs for 15 minutes.

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

Comments

From huans32 on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 11:11:00

Hang in there. Patience is right. You will be stronger when you do come back with all that great crosstraining. Keep it up.

From Matt on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 12:25:13

Keep it up Lucia, Something tells me with that picture last month that the pounds must be coming off as well. Is there anyway you could hit a treadmill for awhile to help the shin splints?

From Lucia on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 13:29:42

I hope you're right, Mark!

Matt, yes I belong to a gym now so I could run on a treadmill... I didn't think that would help, but maybe it's worth giving it a try, thanks!

From Kelli on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 15:12:43

You are strong and beautiful, you will be fine! Good luck.

From barry on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 15:15:27

Did I send you the pre and post work out to help with shins?

From Lucia on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 15:21:22

Hi Barry! Yes, you sent me the workouts - I've been doing some of them but should be more diligent with them... ughhh...

From Metcalf Running on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 15:42:33

Hey Barry, my shins have been bugging lately... what are the workouts to help shin?

Lucia,

Be patient with yourself I'm sure you just need a bit more time and slowly work into running more. I think having the assesment is a good idea, it will be interesting to see what you find out.

Lori

From ultrajim on Thu, Dec 04, 2008 at 17:10:17

Lucia,

What about hitting an elliptical? I did that for awhile when I was injured and couldn't take the pounding. And I agree, be patient with yourself.

From walter on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 09:51:38

Very wise running Lucia. I know getting back into running, you have to accustom your body to the pounding you create. I think easing back slowly is a great idea. Do cross training and you'll get there! Cheers

From huans32 on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 12:01:19

WOOT WOOT!!! Hot date got to love that. And got in a great workout. But you missed the tree lighting??

From Lucia on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 13:14:16

Lori, you are totally right.

Jim, the elliptical works well. I just like being outside, and the oh-so-convenient run commute, I know you understand that!

Wall-e, we both need to be patient, right?

Mark, it's nice to finally see other single people here! Too much couples talk :)

From montelepsy on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 13:54:23

How's your jaw feeling?

From Lucia on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 14:02:53

The jaw feels fine - just a bit sore in the morning and when I eat. My jaw still goes to my right when I open my mouth wide, so I'm still a circus freak (Jim Carey style), but it gives me something fun to talk about during parties :)

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