As nice as it is running around the lake, it’s getting old. I like it for the elevation training but really need something new to look at.

**UPDATE – Chip/Tag time was officially 2:03:08.

According to my GPS/watch I ran 13.2 in 2:03:09 (avg. 9:19 miles). The extra tenth was most likely due to the lines I took trying to move around other runners and get over to the water stations. Chip times will not be published until later today. Once I get that information I’ll update the post with my official time.

This is definitely an event I would do again.  Maybe Lena and I can run it together next year.  By together I mean start together…and watch as she pulls away from the start.

Next week I bump up the mid-week run mileage in preparation for the 4-day training session that is soon approaching.  The start of the 4-day sessions puts me at week 1 of 16 for my marathon ramp up.  Everything I’ve done to date has been to prepare me for the 16-week marathon training schedule.

Garmin Connect – Activity Details for Irvine Riverbed.

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On New Years Day 2010 I was asked if I had any resolutions. My answer was simply “No. Resolutions almost never work out.” Instead of calling this a resolution, I referred to it as a lifestyle change. The entire family started eating healthier..much healthier. And for the first time in about five years, I started actively running again. My running goals for this year are to finish the OC Half Marathon on May 2 then finish The San Francisco Marathon in July. This will be the first marathon I have ever attempted and have heard nothing but how hilly the course is. Bring it SF.

Of course, behind every out of shape husband looking to get back into it is a supportive wife. I’m fortunate enough to be married to one who knows “how” to run the marathon. Besides finishing two Ironman competitions, she has run in enough marathons (including Boston) to be considered a good distance runner. Lately I’m not sure if she appreciates all my questions or wishes I would just shut-up and go run already. Either way, her answers and/or demands to just go run are welcome motivation as I try to find my stride again.

I’ll keep you all posted as I go through training and ultimately, my showdown with the hills of San Francisco. There’s even a new category on the site called ‘Running’ where you can see a list of all the running related posts I hope to add over the coming months.

Of course, I couldn’t have these times, if it wasn’t for my wonderful husband, who is there for the kids, just in case!  Love  you.

First Race, originally uploaded by tigerpaw511.

We ran the ‘Cinco De Mayo – Reaching For The Cure’ 5k in Irvine today. When that was over Parker participated in the kids 1K Fun Run. Did he have fun…?? He said he wants to do another race this Wednesday. I never thought Lena could look so proud. She has a marathoner in training.

This was a nice event. Great expo and a large turnout. Will probably make this an annual event.

Dylan ran his race a minute faster than last year and also won a medal!  Grandpa did great and grandma was there cheering us all on with Parker.  Here are some photos of the event as well as some pre/post run shots.  Enjoy.