10,000 meters Spanish Campionships

A and I completed 25 laps around a very windy track last Sunday. It is hard race, specially with so many laps. My family and J were there to cheer us up. They were fantastic :)

A did great, 2nd place! I'm sooo proud of you ;) I also tried my best and finished 7th :)
I'm so thankful for having J and my family there :)

College National Cross Country Championship

Last weekend, all the Universities of Madrid travelled 6 or 7 hours up to "La Coruña". A nice jog  after the trip next to the beach made our legs feel fresh for the big day. I was very excited, it was my first College National Championship :)

The course was 6,140 meters long. I finished in 22nd place within a time of 23'52''. It is certainly one of my best performances of this season :)

Clubs' National Championships

We made it all they way to the beach just to run. I think it has been the worst race I've done this season, but I sure had fun with my teammates and with J driving with D all they way to cheer for us. Thank you!!

Indoor Regionals

Today I ran at the Indoor Regionals Meet. Low temperatures and a small breeze followed us along during the race and the whole morning. My dearest J came all the way from the mountains to cheer for me. You are just the most adorable :)

I decided to run twice, the 1500 meters and the 3000 meters, not to maximum potential, but kicking it hard.
We started of kind of slow (3'35 on the 1 K) but I ended up in 5'11'' covered in gold. It is not my best time, but it is certainly a great start for the season. I am very happy and proud.

It took a very long while until they gave out our medals. Fortunately, we found a warm corner inside and stayed there.

And about an hour later than it was supposed to, the gunshot made us start on the 3000 meters. I felt very comfortable even though it was very very windy. I tried to sprint on the last 100 meters, but felt tired from the previous race. However, I still got the gold with 11'12'';)

Regionals

So, it came, regionals. Many months of hard work for today. The temperature was nice, but it was very very windy. M and A also ran, and J and D came to cheer for us (aren't they just so sweet?).

The level was amazing, I had never ran in such a competitive Championship in many years. I enjoyed myself (except for the wind and the fact that our uniforms make it difficult for me to breathe). You can probably see that on my pic.

M amazes me more each day, she has been very busy with exams and hasn't worked out so much but did  great. A was also incredible. How can someone ran sooooo fast? One can't even see her pass by.
We were second by teams :) But we sure missed C!!!

San Silvestre

One year ends, another one begins.
For athletes the last race of the year is a must.
 I decided to run the one at my hometown with J this year. My friends A and M also came.

It was a perfect day, sunny and warm. We were very very lucky. The circuit was hard: steep hills at every corner. It was basically like doing a fartlek run.My biggest congrats to S who organized the whole event (you are amazing!).

S is awesome :)

During the first 5K, the first 3 gals went together. From then on A took the lead and got herself a week to the beach to go with whoever she wants (pick me! pick me!). J and I slowed down a bit, but not so much. The last kilometer was completed in 3'24'' which made us finish in 39'44''. Oh, and M...you surprise me more each day, she is a total natural at this ;) Keep it up! :D