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Army Ten Miler

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Location:

Washington,DC,

Member Since:

Jan 01, 2009

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Two Marine Corps Marathons: best '09: 3:55;
10k PR 46 something

Half marathon PR: 1:42:50

Short-Term Running Goals:

3:40 at Shamrock Marathon in VA Beach, March 20

Long-Term Running Goals:

Stay healthy and fit!

Personal:

I'm a very clumsy and injury-prone 31-year-old Argentine runner and biker living in beautiful Arlington, VA.

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Miles:This week: 0.00 Month: 0.00 Year: 0.00
Mizuno Lifetime Miles: 401.24
Saucony Lifetime Miles: 289.49
Race: Army Ten Miler (10 Miles) 01:40:00
Running MilesSwimming YardsBike Miles
20.000.000.00

Still sick but manageable... I decided last night that I was going to take it nice and slow. So, I ran 5 miles from home to the start line at the Pentagon, met up with my buddy Mike from work to give him his bib, then we went to try and find a bathroom... they had like thousands of porta potties but there was so many people, the lines were still huge.  We find one that had a pretty short line. Then we headed to the start line, he had a green bib because he totally made up his expected finish time when he registered. I really wish people in races lined up by their true pace, it'd make the world a much better place.  We started with the first wave, it was so crowded... His goal (or my goal that I imposed him) was to do 10 min miles all the way, so we ran together the whole way.  Mike is one of those guys who can get lazy, but if you push him a little he responds.  He did really good - when we ran the cherry blossom 5k this spring he almost passed out after trying to do 10-min miles, this time he was so much better! He's doing his first marathon at Marine Corps, and I've been helping him out with tips.   I think we met our goal but I haven't seen the official results yet. 

After the race I saw some friends and chatted a bit, then I ran home - I was able to pick up the pace to 9 min miles for the last 5 miles, so that was good.  Now to study away! 

Saucony Miles: 20.00
Weight: 0.00
Comments
From Burt on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 14:18:54 from 98.167.151.26

Here's to you trying to make the world a better place. #2 on the mileage board. Woo hoo!

From LuzyLew on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 15:09:00 from 69.169.167.157

I want to run the Marine Corps Marathon. How do you get in/where do you register. Last year at the Moab Half Marathon I met this lady who had run 100 half marathon's all over the country, but she was still wearing her race chip from the Marine Corps marathon and she was teary-eyed as she told us what an amazing experience it was. My sister lives in Alexandria, but she doesn't run so doesn't know how it works. Let me know, it's one of the courses I really, really, want to run. P.S. I BQ'd at St. George!! You inspired me by your half marathon excellence a few weeks ago!

From Bonnie on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 16:15:04 from 75.164.100.129

Great job Rocket woman!! you got your 20!

From argentinerocket on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 18:57:50 from 69.171.176.225

Bonnie, yes, I ended up doing 20 cause I was going slow, and cause I felt ok - I just know I'll feel more mentally confident on marathon day if I know I ran a long run as I was supposed to!

Luz, CONGRATULATIONS! on your BQ, that is super exciting! Surprisingly the Marine Corps Marathon is super easy to get into, it doesn't even sell out for the first 1-2 months after registration opens, so you just go to the website and sign up! I'm not sure when registration opens... it is truly a great race, you should definitely do it, and of course let me know when you're here!

Burt, are you making fun of me? :)

From Teena on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 19:37:14 from 67.177.20.13

Mike is lucky to have such a great friend!!

You are amazing!

From Burt on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 20:09:01 from 98.167.151.26

No, I'm totally serious. That's my curse for being such a smart alleck all the time.

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 04, 2009 at 21:34:00 from 71.219.96.151

Nicely done on that 20 miles!!! WOW, what a day and not feeling totally well, too!

I wish people would line up in the right place as well, so frustrating!

From Eric Day on Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 13:45:00 from 189.192.38.210

Nice work Lucia, awesome on your part to help your friend and still pull out a 20 miler !

Good, no, excellent work out !

From marion on Wed, Oct 07, 2009 at 12:44:48 from 71.213.105.213

You are SO cool! 20 miles with a 10 miler squished in there! What a GREAT friend you are :)

The marine corps marathon is on my list. You are going to ROCKit through that marathon. I can't wait to hear all about it!

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