UI Track

Attended the workout at the UI track last night. Decided to run 400 m laps and 3:30 min rests. Again, I ran pretty fast about 8 intervals. Of course, it helps to be running next to excellent athletes like Curtis. The RunningWild crew had gatorade for us, and it was deliciously cold.

I swam about 8 laps in the Wellness Center in the morning. I concentrated in my kick.  I cannpt understand why I am so slow when I kick only.  I see these other swimmers working on their kick and they are f-a-s-t!

Get Moving for Healthy Kids

Second 5K race of the week this morning under the rain. Course was more tough than yesterday's. I was still happy with my time. I couldn't believe I was leading the race by Farewell. I wanted somebody to pass me!  They did at the Mormon Trek Hill. I came in ninth place overall and second in my age group. The race was very well organized. I was surprised this time, they had chips for timing and they also gave lots of medals!

Found some very interesting videos of Leo Manzano. He is such a talented runner. He is fast!
 

Rascal Run

Ran a 5K this morning that benefits the Good Shepherd Center (Day Care) in Iowa City. This race was organized by Jen F.  It was attended by about 100 runners. I came in third place overall. A young guy came in first place, his name was James. He told me he just movedinto the area. He is a new grad student in physics. These are the paces for each mile: 6:30, 6:50 and 7:12.

Viernes

Went to the CRWC and got there at six am. Had to share a lane for swimming, but it worked out alright.  I swam 14 laps.  The girl swimming in my lane did more than that!  Swimming class starts on Monday. 

I am reading Paula by Isabel Allende, and I am enjoying it. I like the way she tells stories.  Sweet! That will be the nextbook to discuss in our next Spanish Book Club reunion.
I am looking forward to a 5K race tomorrow morning. Rascal Run. It will be a very flat course. An excellent opportunity to get a new PR.

Jueves

I went to the UI track last night. Phil and John led the running group. I ran 800 mts intervals with jogging breaks.  It was tougher than previously.  I hope these workouts help me this weekend.  Let's see if I can break my previous 5K PR. Hopefully, weather might help. Saturday's race is flat!

Martes

Got up and warmed up doing some stretching. Then, went outside and ran the first mile with Karen.  She was doing almost 12 MM, so I decided to go solo and faster. I talked to my neighbor this morning. One of her daughters is the same age than Sophia. Maybe they can get together and play.

Today will be a busy day.  Teaching my first graduate class of the semester, and then chairing the Latino Council meeting at noon. We are reading Paula from Isabel Allende for the Spanish Book Club.

Running Wild South Route

Planning to run 10-12 miles, but ended up running almost 16. Ran with Ryan, Jen, and Josh. The south route is flat an easy, and it's very nice because it goes along the Iowa River. There were more than twenty runners this morning. Some of them are probably training for the Chicago marathon.
Went to the CRWC and found that they only let you swim in one half (not both). I started swimming and sharing a lane with a guy. But pretty soon, he left. The lengths seem to be shorter than the C'ville Rec Center (maybe they are the same length). I used a floatie in between my legs to help me float. It seems like swimming with the floatie was easier. I swam 12 laps. Most of them free style, but a few back stroke.