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

Boom boom pow!

Yesteday was incredible.
I couldn't believe it myself. If J had told me the rythms we were going to run at... I would have said "no way". But then again, if one works hard for something, one gets results. In running this is not always true, but if you are lucky (very very lucky) it may.

So I kicked into my running shoes and did 2 x 3000 meters (11'25'' - 11'17'').

Just one word: AMAZING!

3000

T, M and me.

Today I finally ran my first meet of the season. All my team buddies were there.
I really enjoyed running today, it has been a while since I'm happy with my performance on the track. No medals or trophies today, christmas goodies were given out instead.

M & I warmed up together. It is so nice to chat with such a sweet gal ;) And about the race itself? Well,I kept my strategy simple: follow the first runner and sprint at the end and...it worked! :) I really enjoyed it.
I also did a PR (11'07''), and that's always good.

Next one comming up? The last race of the year: San Silvester.

Serious business

Monday:         Rest
Tuesday:        30' + 1500 (5'28'')-1000(3'32'')-1500(5'38'')-1000(3'35'')-1500(5'33'')// 1'30''-2' rest + 25' + abs
Wednesday:   Rest
Thursday:      10' + 20 x downhills + 30' + 300 abs+ 60 push ups
Friday:          30' + gym + 5' + abs+ stretching
Saturday:      40 + 250 abs + push ups + arm excercises
Sunday:         20' + very very hilly 2000 (8'13'') + 5' + 5 x hills + 5'

11th Week

Monday:         Rest
Tuesday:        30' + 15 x 100m leg strengthening + 400m tempo running + 20' + abs
Wednesday:   Rest
Thursday:      15' + 9 x 300 meter hills (59''-1'02'') + 10' + 300 abs
Friday:          40' + abs+ stretching
Saturday:      45' + 250 abs + push ups
Sunday:         40' + abs + stretching

10th week

Monday:         Rest
Tuesday:        30' + 2000 (7'40'')-1000(3'50'')-2000(7'45'')-1000(3'50'')-1000(3'45'')// 1'30''-2' rest + 10' + abs
Wednesday:   Rest
Thursday:      10' + 12 x hills + 10' + 300 abs+ 60 push ups
Friday:          20' + 26 x stairs (high knees) + 15 sprints (100 meters or so) + 20' + abs+ stretching
Saturday:      35' + 250 abs + push ups
Sunday:         35' + 4.7 km (19'12'') 4.05 min/km (very hilly)