"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go"
T. S. Eliot

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Mexico City

My latino identity. I enjoyed chattng with students and other faculty last night at the ALMA panel. It was interesting to hear about the strugles some students confront while striving to survive in college. I enjoyed learning about the Ana Merino's passion on what she does.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Tuesday 4 M

Start to feel better.  Ran only four miles.  My body is slowly recovering.
Made plans to meet the Olivo Family this Friday in Mexico City. Excited to see some family members after so many years.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Week # 18

I had pain at night, particularly on my knees and my hip.  However, I feel my body is slowly recovering.  I hope I can get up tomorrow and go for a short run.
Results from the Doc Dash 5K are supposed to be up, but I cannot display the page in my computer.  Something appears to be wrong.  Can somebody fix it?

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Domingo South Route

I ran docdash 2012 5K yesterday. There were 728 runners (not all my age, of course). I started pretty good, but by mile 2, I noticed I didn't double tie laces in my shoes and my right shoe's lace was untied.  I thought it would be a bad idea to stop and fix the problem.  I have run with untied shoes in my practice runs.  Third mile was tough going uphill on Grand Ave (la avenida del demonio!).  Ross S shouted at me, go Horacio, the finish line is just around the corner.  So I speeded up and gave it all. I was glad with the results.  Ross took a couple of pictures of me and others.
Today I met Andy in my house and we ran together to RunningWild, then joined the group and ran with Ben and Dave. We went all the way to the end and around the lake (South Route).  I was felling pretty tired after that and slowed down.  Drank all my water an the two gu's I took with me (smart idea). Decided to complete my training at RW. Met some other interesting runners there. Ben was vry kind and gave me a ride home. No more long runs!  This was it!  I experienced pains I hadn't experienced before. I guess it's all part of the training.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Viernes

Rest day. Getting ready for tomorrow's 5K.  Not sure how fast to run...  probably as fast as I can, right?
The LNACC hosted Jesus Chuy Negrete singing Mexican-American Corridos.  It was a lot of fun and a great cultural event. Wished more students showed up for these great events. I listened to El Barzon, a folklore song that I really enjoy.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Miercoles 4 Millas

Feel tired.  I am thinking twice before I get out of bed. I am nervous thinking I need to run 26 miles on Sunday.  Feel I cannot do it.  Need tu run slower.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Week # 17

Starting week #17 of the training program. Went for a short bike ride in the afternoon.  Assen was sick and I stayed with him most of the day. Registered for Doc Dash.  Race starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday. Hopefully, I should have enough time to finish the race, go home and take Assen to his first swuimming class of the Spring.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

North Route

Came back from Riviera Maya yesterday. Ran with the RunningWild group this morning. My feet were feeling horrible at mile four. Returned at mile five. Had to walk parts of the route. Feet felt very swollen.  I hope I can recover fast.
Watched the LA marathon on the computer. Simon Njoroge (M4, Kenya) and Fatuma Sado (F11, Ethiopia) got the first places (2:12:11 and 2:25). Temperature was about 80 F in LA this morning.  Kelly T finished in 3:56:51 (pace 9:02). Great job!

Friday, March 9, 2012

Friday 5 + Miles

Instead of taking the day off went for five plus miles. We will be driving to Rockford this evening and flying to Mexico tomorrow (day off). I'll see if I do my long run Sunday or Monday and take the next day off.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Thursday Eight Miler

Temp 31 F and cold wind. Two more days to fly to Mexico. Thinking about running tomorrow since we'll be traveling to Mexico on Saturday.
Signed up for a 10 M race in Mexico City. It's the Tune Up Coyoacan Chevrolet on Sunday, April 1st.  Wonder what it is like to run at 7,400 ft over sea level. That race will be two weeks before the marathon, so it's perfect timing!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Tuesday Seven Miler

Started week 15 with seven miles. Ran to RW via Mormon Trek and back. Temperature was warm.  Hard to believe the temperature went up to 70 F! There's also more light in the early hours.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Week 15 -- Monday Rest Day

Start of week 15. Rest Day. Temp outside 6 to 8 F, pretty cold. Glad I stayed home.
We watched a movie called Fat Boy Chronicles. It was really good. A High-School freshman is teased because of his obesity. He suffers, but starts to do something about it.  He starts running and watches his diet. He makes some really good friends.  They can see how good he is. They do not see just a fat boy, but the person he really is.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Sunday RW South Route

Drove to RW and ran with a group this morning. Met a lady, Kim, who does triathlons.  I was very impressed to hear about her training (running, swimming, and biking). Also met Andy, another triathloner. Ran five miles (second water stop) and made my way back to RW.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Friday Rest Day

Stayed in bed this morning.  Hopefully this will help recover from my cold.  I have been sneezing and my nose running.  My eyes are a little bit watery. Surprisingly, white flakes are falling down today! Everything looks white again and roads are slushy!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Thursday Double Four Miler

Completed my eight miles this morning.  Listened to a podcast while running.  Felt very tired. I hope tomorrow's rest day helps me recover. My throat was hurting badly yesterday. My nose seems to be running faster than my legs today.
I almost completed my lecture on anticonvulstants this morning.  Had to go pretty fast because I only have a few lectures left.  I will lecture on morphine anlagesics on morning.  That should go easy.