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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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Fri, Jul 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	14.15	0.00	14.15

BEST RUN EVER EVER EVER

http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united states/dc/washington/364774250

Started from the office and went to meet my friend Greg to the other side of the Rosslyn bridge. Greg used to be a fast runner in high school but he's out of shape - he really surprised me by going a pretty good pace, but I insisted we slowed down so he could go the distance (he usually runs 2-3 miles). By mile 3.5 he had to walk a little, so we did. Jogged back to where i met up with him, and he went home, and I wasn't sure what to do... I wanted to do at least 10 miles, so I thought of doing another loop... but the Potomac Heritage trail start was right there... it was tempting, but I knew there wouldn't be any water until I got to Fletcher's boathouse, around mile 11 of the run. I had a water bottle with me but wouldn't be enough... or would it? Well, I figured I'd take the risk, and could always walk back if I had to. So, I ran the first 4 miles of the Potomac Heritage trail - really beautiful, right at the edge of the Potomac, and very strenuous/rocky at times. Also, sadly, very dirty. And the worst part is that I know most of the people that frequent that area of the trail are "my people", Hispanics who picnic over by the shore of the river and they have no respect for nature and leave all their trash around. I know I'm generalizing and a lot of us do clean up after ourselves, but it's just frustrating to know that some people are just completely careless. Anyway... Made it to the Chain Bridge, crossed over, and for a split second I was absolutely and terribly confused. Where was Georgetown and where was Arlington? Which way was the District and which way was Virginia? It was absolutely bizarre... there is a river right there, so I shouldn't have been confused. May have been a bit of dehidration... dunno, but thankfully I found my way to the C&O Canal, and a mile away stopped at Fletcher's boathouse to refill my empty bottle, splashed some water on my face and head, and came back to the office.

WHAT A GREAT RUN!!! A total of 14 miles and change, 6 on the Mt. Vernon trail/bridges/Rock Creek Parkway/C&O canal, 4 on the Potomac Heritage Trail, and the last 4 on the C&O canal. What a great way to celebrate my first 4th of July as a citizen of this great country! Happy 4th everyone!

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

Comments

From luzylew on Fri, Jul 04, 2008 at 13:44:43

Congratulations on a GREAT RUN!!! You were right to take it down a notch a few days to let your body heal. What an amzing run on such a great trail on this 4th of July. I think I'll try the Potomac Heritage trail when I'm there in August. Congratulations also on your first 4th of July as a citizen!! Enjoy the fireworks out there.

From Barry on Fri, Jul 04, 2008 at 14:11:10

Congratulations on you great run today. How are the shins and knee doing? Happy 4th....

From Aaron-PSU on Fri, Jul 04, 2008 at 18:20:27

Great run Lucia! I'm actually disappointed in myself that I didn't run with you today. You continue to do a great job in your training towards your BQ goal. Have a great first 4th of July as a new citizen!

From Maria on Sat, Jul 05, 2008 at 09:38:23

Great run, Lucia! I think I walked on Potomac Heritage trail once, when I visited my cousin (he lives in Potomac). It was absolutely beautiful, but I remember it was very civilized, a wide dirt path right by the river, with tons of people walking and running. Maybe it was some other trail,I'm not sure, but my cousin said that it goes for miles and miles, and I thought what a great place to run! Congrats on the first 4th of July as a citizen!

From Lucia on Sat, Jul 05, 2008 at 14:36:19

Thank you guys!

Luz, I'd recommend the Potomac Heritage Trail for an easy run/hike, but not if you're looking for a place to speed up. Just something to think about.

Barry, the clicking knee is silenced for now... shins are doing well, thank you for asking!

Aaron, yes you should've gone with me, but hey, we can do it another time.

Maria, you're probably thinking of the C&O canal towpath, it is a great trail and goes from DC all the way to Ohio, I believe (almost 300 miles). The Potomac Heritage trail is single-track, dirt, very overgrown with plants, trees, and with lots of rocky spots, and it is in the Virginia side of the river. And yes, it is beautiful!

Thank you!!!

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