Training for week-ending 2/3/13

For this week, I went to Podium (lap) swim on Wednesday, completing about 1500 yards total.  We timed our 100 yds again this week.  Two weeks ago, my 100 yds were: 2:18, 2:25, 2:30, 2:37.  This past Wednesday, surprisingly, my 100s were as follows:  2:09, 2:18, 2:25, 2:29.  I’m improving, but what I have learned is



Carlsbad Marathon – My 10 year Runniversary – January 27, 2013

Ten years ago, I ran my very first marathon. It was called the San Diego Marathon back in 2003, then renamed to Carlsbad Marathon starting in 2004. It is the same course; it might have been slightly changed, but I seem to recall the course being the same or similar. I still love this place



10 Years of Running

From my little sister: Happy Runniversary, sis! See video. Make sure you watch in HD and sorry in advance for cheesy background music! Hugs & Kisses, Raciel p.s., reload the page if the video above doesn’t load! I’m not used to embedding YouTube videos.




Thought for Today – 1/21/13

I stayed home from work today because I might still be contagious with whatever it is that I have, and I need one more day to rest.  I didn’t really just stay home, I worked from home.  At least I was in my pajamas, and was comfortable in my fleece blanket. I felt better this



Training for Week-ending 1/19/13

This morning, I woke up with a heavy feeling all over me.  My whole body hurts; I had been coughing and had the colds.  I was freezing last night even though we had the space heater turned on all night in the room.  I don’t think it is a fever or the flu (although I