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2009-08-26T20:38:00.001-04:00

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9 miles Light Foot Runners Race

2009-07-25T13:46:00.008-04:00

I'm still injured and my Doctor said 3 more weeks before I can run again! so went to Norwalk beach to take some pictures from 9 miler race. This two are my favorite pictures (Nipples and tongue) Here is the link.

This Weekend....

2009-06-14T22:19:00.021-04:00

I decided to run the Cook your buns and LightFootrunners races . Was my first time for Cook Your buns and I have to say what a great race! Laid back,no pressure , I was at the Start and dint know which way We were going :)... Mickey does a great job. My Wife was there with my sons Nicolas and Noah (3 months old). We had a very good time before and after the race.Also talked to UltraBrit(Kate) for a little She always makes fun of me about how many miles we are running.

The Light Foot race was a good race for me. Half mile into the race I looked at my watch and I was doing 6.30 pace which is a little fast but I was able to keep a 7:30 pace steady for all 3 miles, which for me is a big +. UltraBrit was there and We talked for a while and She took some pictures,also talked to Frank after the race he was proud and happy about his daughter finish the race under 30 minutes and won her class.

Roy made fun of my red Nike shoes while he was passing me by mile Two.

I don't blame him. Opps I hope the Wife don't read this. She got them for me:D

Love You Honey. Great Shoes !! Didn't have them on white Haa?

Great News!

2009-06-04T09:24:00.003-04:00

I'll be running Hartford Marathon :)

Entry Number: 334252

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5K or 5 Miles

2009-05-18T22:35:00.013-04:00

Woke up at 8:15 am on Sunday and I decided to run AWL Rowayton race.

I didn't read the description on the website so I headed straight to the School on Highland Ave and of course no one was there. After I check my Phone I realized the race was just down the street at the Civic.

Got there with 5 minutes to spare. We stared the race (only 39 people) going downhill and it was a good warm-up and then it hit me. Is this a 5 k or 5 miles. Well... I'll ask the next one that gets by me. Excuse me... is this?..... Hello... Ms... Hello, aaaand she's gone. Yep that was UltraBrit

She kicked my a$$ AGAIN! but that's OK I'll get her next time. ( I Think I said that once before).

Anyway... it was a 5K. Good race, good course and very organized. Jim does an Excellent job.

Greenwich Biathlon

2009-05-05T08:39:00.017-04:00

I decided to torture my self with a little Run-Bike-Run since I haven't been on my bike for months. I got there a little late so I only had time to sign up and get my bike ready, was not sure what to do or what shorts and shirts to use (running or bike) I did noticed almost every one were wearing bike shorts so I did a fast change right on the parking lot.The first 2.5 mile was a nice warm up just around Greenwich Point Park and then on to the bike for 10 miles. I was fine until mile 7 but some where around Old Greenwich there was this 1/2 mile hill that almost kill me, took every little bit off me not to walk that hill, once I was over the hill I noticed my water bottle was gone and I was filling a little dizzy so I slowed down and finish it. Back to another 2.5 mile run which I was able to pass a lot people and finish at 1:12Was hard and painful but also a lot of fun. I'll do it again! Since this race was at 7:00 am and I was done by 8:30 I decided to run Law Day Race (Darien) was schedule at 10:00 am . After the race I meet Roy, Rob and the winner of the race Morgan. I had a long talk with Roy about running and other things, his camera went dead so We took some pictures with my phone. Was nice talking to him.And back home for some diapers changing and bottles. :)

NYRR Central Park Run as One

2009-04-21T13:19:00.006-04:00

Was a great turn out more than 11.000 people. I felt good all week so I was thinking on trying a little harder on this race but was crowed and I had a hard time passing slow runners and Kidd's. I did want run it under 30 minutes but felt short. NYRR results shows 31.19 for 7.49 pace. Garmin was a little better, 31.18 - 4.18 miles at 7.29. Who do I believe?
Any way, is one more race under my belt for NYM next year. I'll be doing NYRR Mother's Race with my Wife and Sister and Brooklyn 1/2 marathon. See You there.

Easter Weekend

2009-04-13T14:03:00.006-04:00

I started this weekend with a run on Friday night after dinner, I wanted to do a short run 3 or 4 miles but I ended up doing a 10K Garmin.
Saturday morning was my Sister in law first 3 miles race BUNNY BOOGIE. She was nothing but nervous and full of questions. What if I get loss? What if I have to walk? What if I'm the last one? What if..... Please.... shut up and run:). I caught up and stayed with Her for the rest of the race to a very impressed finish time of 32:20. She was proud and happy I'm glad I helped.
Finally meet after the race Frank and Ammy ( She just completed the Umstead 100 miler a week ago AMAZING!) . Very nice people I was very happy to meet them.
After I got home I was thinking of doing a 7 mile run but between Eggs hunting, diapers changes and bottles. I'll better do the run on Sunday Morning . Sunday I decided to do a long run, 10 miles through back country Wilton and Norwalk, not only was hilly but the wind was just a killer (Wind Speed) 21.9 The first 4 miles were just hills and wind, after that the rest of the run was nice and easy with a 1.5 mile trail run included. (Cranberry Park). and back home for a 10 miler at 8.56 pace. GARMIN . No more lower calf pain! Oh Oh!... Running out of excuses:)
It was a great weekend!

On my way home

2009-04-09T14:42:00.003-04:00

Traffic on the Merrit starting to slow down, so I desired to get off exit 36 and do a run on Wabeny Park New Cannan. I did 2 loops and 6 laps on the track for a total of 7 miles at 8:30 Pace. GARMIN

NYRR Run for the parks

2009-04-06T08:23:00.004-04:00

I signed up for this race before I got injured back in January. Sat night I was thinking and doing it.( My calf is much better but still not 100%) I'm glad I did. Woke up 5:45 and I drove to NY City Central Park. But trying to park a Double cap Toyota Tacoma in the city is just a pain. Parking garage charge $40.00 for 2 hrs of parking.( Isn't just a Rip Off?) It was 7:15 and still no parking space around. I Finally parked on 3Th ave and 76 st. From there ran back to pick up my number, quick stop at restroom and to the Start with 2 minutes to spare.
Lots of vendors, loud music and people every where.
There is not much to say about my race, 8:07 pace/mile for a 32:28 Finish Time, a lot of huffing and puffing but it was all good . Been this was a marathon qualifier race, good weather and I was done and driving back home by 9:00 am,it was all worth it.

Equinox Race

2009-03-24T11:06:00.003-04:00

When Jim said this race it's a hilly one. He was not joking.
It was a tough race for me, my heart rate was all over the place (Garmin) and I was a little concern about my right calf. I'm still sore .
I started out at a good Pace (for me) 7:52 first mile and 8:03 the second but mile three and four were just like somebody beat me with a frying pan I was dead. "Turtleback Hill"
And then was UltraBrit breathing all over my neck, completely in control of the race and just waiting for the right moment to make the pass, and she did at mile four. After that I did my best to stay with her but she was to quick for me. But I did run the last mile at 7:37. I'll get Her next time... (maybe):)
Over all it was a great race.

I'm back!!!

2009-03-18T09:14:00.005-04:00

I'm back running again, little sore and way out of shape but Man I'm happy.
My first run was Sunday 8th (LINK) and is getting better day by day.
Got Email from Jim Yesterday about Spring Equinox this Sunday in New Cannan.
I was thinking of doing it... Will see.
On another note my second child (NOAH) was born on March 9th 7lbs 6 - 19 inches.
WOW i still remember like yesterday when My first son (NICOLAS) was born.
We definitely not getting any younger.

Nicolas, Noah and Lola

Doctor Visit

2009-03-03T09:47:00.007-05:00

Well... After a month of pain in my right lower calf I decided to go to see my Sport Doctor in Cos Cob.
He said is not Your Aquiles Tendon or a calf pull at all is something else. It’s a micro tear deep in the muscle, a spasm forms around the torn muscle but the process takes longer than you usually think several weeks at least. When you start back too soon, you’re simply re-injuring yourself.
Stay off it for as long as it takes to heal completely. I recommend at least three more weeks before any run.
Just Frustrated.... Why do I miss running so much?
I played Pro Soccer for 10 Years. Race Motorcycles for 11 years, 14 broken bones, Two concussions, two surgeries and a shoulder that's dislocates every time I sniffs.
But not being able to run really bothers me.

Injured!

2009-01-31T21:16:00.004-05:00

Four months back I had stress fracture. Now my Achilles tendon is bothering me.

After the NY 1/2 I felt a little something but didn't pay much attention to it. Last Tuesday did a treadmill run, felt good until around mile 6 and then the pain just came out of nowhere . I'm much better now (Ice and self massage) but wont be doing NYRR Gridiron Classic this weekend.

NYRR 1/2 Marathon

2009-01-25T20:55:00.004-05:00

It was a very cold one. I was there by my self, I just didn't want my Wife to be standing there for more than two hrs waiting for me in this cold 14* morning. I headed over to the starting line wondering if I were under dressed. When I got there I was actually very comfortable . (Short run from W72 parking garage). My result is not very impressive at all but I was able to finish under 2 hrs.

My old injury is not a excuse any more, didn't bother me just a little out shape .I 'll get better

My Finish Time was: 1.53'53" Pace 8.41'

GARMIN

Friday 03/20/2009 3PM Run From Work to Home

2009-01-21T21:23:00.009-05:00

My Boss's son (16Years old) bet me $5.00 that I can't run for more than 2 miles . I said how much would you pay me if I go over 2 miles, and he said $5.00 more for every mile. Piece of cake! You are on. I feel bad for Him He has no idea what We "Runners" can do.
I will be running from Greenwich to Norwalk (See Link) Friday 03/20/2009 3 PM .
Want to join me for a few miles? Click Here

From Greenwich to Norwalk Run

NYRR Fred Lebow Classic

2009-01-10T13:35:00.010-05:00

I hope every one's race went well. I was a bit chilly standing around at the start but it otherwise was the kind of weather I often run well in (whether I like that cold or not). I felt really good for the whole race aside from a little calf tightness that went away in the first mile. I broke 40 minutes for the first time, so that was way more than I could have asked for at this time of year. I probably could have gone faster today but i just dint wanna push it. (stress fracture) My Wife Paula was taking some pictures (She's seven month pregnant) I was so happy She came along.

Results

Garmin

10K Boston Build Up XXXI

2009-01-07T10:46:00.005-05:00

My first race since October/08 (Injured stress fracture) I wanted to finish under 50 minutes and I did. Little out of shape a lot of huffing and puffing. Hopefully I'll do better at the 15K.
It was a nice surprise to see my Wife Paula and my son Nicolas at the finish line.

My Result
165 66 M40 Luis Mora, 43, Norwalk, CT 49:50 8:01

GARMIN