Valentines Day 6-mile Run

The morning after valentines day, my love and I decided to get up early and go on a 6-mile run.
The skies were clear..sun was out here in Sacramento and the weather was just perfect.
Its been awhile since I hit the pavement and because I been compromising with the weather conditions and settling on the treadmill....my legs were just so excited to hit the trails.
Neal and I got to the Howe Ave. trail around 8:30am. I was shooting for 7am, but I had 2 extra glasses of wine the night before that I shouldn't have had.


The trails was surprisingly busy with a lot of dog walkers, bikers and fellow runners..I was hoping everyone decided to sleep in since it was the day after valentines day and presidents day..but i guess everyone was thinking the way i was.
After breaking my 1.5mile warm-up, I was pumped up with adrenaline and wanted to speed up a little more. But Neal's shins were starting to cramp up so we slowed down a bit.
Mile 3 was our turn-around point (Watt Ave.) ..it started to get warmer and I was down to 1 water bottle..

On our way back, a deer was about 3 feet away from us and I ran away from it and almost got hit by a biker!..ugh sometimes bikers can be so inconsiderate and feel like they own the trails. Its so annoying how they sometimes take over the entire side. Bikers etiquette?!?!
Runners follow the trail rules..I think runners should too.

We finished at 1:03 and went to Denny's right after..yum


Love you Hun..had a great weekend.

Big Sur Marathon is SOLD OUT!!

This was one of the races I was looking forward to this year and the registration is officially CLOSED.
Its only freakin February and the race is in April.
I wanted to do the 21mile race or even the 10.6 miler but they are all full.
I guess people were right..this is one of the best races in America because of its beautfiul course and outstanding scenery.
I guess I'll have to wait till 2011.
This time i'll make sure to register REAL early.

insomnia

Its already 1:35am and I am WIDE awake!

Iono if its just me being excited for school tomorrow..or my Iced Venti Coffee this afternoon.

I am still listening to Michael Buble' (Wonderful Tonight).

I guess I could blog about my Makeup Forever HD Invisible Foundation.

I am currently using #155 or #151..i forgot exactly which one.

But anyways, it works well with my skin tone and skin type.

Pros:

• It truly leaves a smooth, soft and flawless finish. I apply it on my face using my fingers, rather than using a brush or a sponge because using my hands help me work around my face easier and plus the warmth from my fingers gives the liquid a better texture while applying (although using sponge is more hygienic).

• The have a lot more shades that can match any ones skin tone than most foundations.
• Gives enough coverage (medium-full) that can last all night when you're all sweaty from the club.
• Plus it gives a dewey and fresh look during the day.

Cons:

• 1 oz. bottle is about $40
• can sometimes make me feel oily
• pumps out too much when i only need a dime to pea size amt.

Overall, the foundation works nice and I enjoy using MUFE and Chanel Tiente Fluide liquid foundation.

Right now since its winter and i have oily skin..my face is more prone to breakouts because the atmosphere is a lot more dry vs the summer, I been giving my face a lil break from any foundation unless I am going out somewhere nice.

Night night folks..i am going to attempt to fall asleep.

Michael Buble'

Im in love with Michael Buble'.

Currently listening to:

If I can have him sing @ my wedding, that would be awesome (either him or Sade).

-Crazy Love and Home are also a few of my faves.

I cant wait to start class tomorrow. Whooo Hoo!! (Im not being sarcastic either)

Im taking a few interesting courses this Semester.

• cancer bio
• cell physio
• micro
• plant civilizations (im not too sure about this one..botany has never amused me)

Runs for 2010

One of my New Years Resolutions were to run at least 3 big races this year since i did 2 last year

(1 half and 1 full).

Each year I want to go somewhere different...hoping to qualify for BOSTON somewhere in this lifetime:)

Runs of 2010 I plan to finish:

1) Rock and Roll San Diego: 1/2 marathon or a 4-legged relay (June 6 2010)

This marathon donates all proceeds to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society..so i am very excited about that.

Plus I hear R&R runs are so much funn and this one has a really nice course, running near the coast.

So i am looking forward for this one.

2) Disneyland Half Marathon (Sep 5, 2o1o)

Neal ran this one with his cousins last year and he said he had a blast. So I plan for this one for sure this year!

3) CIM #2: (December 5, 2010)

Im starting a personal tradition for myself and that is to run this race every year.

I enjoyed completing my first marathon all by myself last year and I think it was the BEST way to end 2009 for me.

So giving myself all year to train for this, would be a great way to stay in shape all year long.

So with all these planned races....of course means TRAINING!

In which I ha vent been consistent with lately after CIM.

So starting next week I want to at least do 6 miles/wk for a total of 24miles/month.

My legs have been itching for the trails..unfortunately the weather has been soooo ugly that ive been settling on the treadmill which is super boring.

My watch is gettin a lil rusty and my dri-fit shirts are waiting to soak some sweat. So I hope weather will get better soon.

On a different note. Glenny and I went to Costco today and grabbed this:

Yummy breakfast smoothies..all you do is add 1 cup of juice/soy milk to this bag of frozen fruits and yogurt...we'll throw in some protein to help our workouts.

Eclipse

Currently Reading:


Its only been 2 YEARSsince I started reading the Twilight Series. Its about time I finish!!! I must finish before school starts.

CIM

So I havent been blogging for quite some time.

The semester has been crazy busy and training for CIM has been also.

Although, I havent been training enough in the past 2 months and the race is in 4DAYS!!!!!! should I be freaking out right now?

All these emotions, nervous, scared..excited and thrilled for my very 1st FULL marathon race. All the hard work, long-runs and sweat is finally coming together this sunday. I dont really care any more when I finish.. I just need to finish under 6hrs. Even if they have to roll me in a wheel-chair to the finishline..thats okay with me.

Finishing this race will be such a huge accomplishment for me..because it is something I personally worked hard for all by myself.

I'll blog a full summary after my race..on details how CIM went.