Invictus

May 18, 2024

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Location:

Washington,DC,USA

Member Since:

Nov 28, 2012

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Other

Running Accomplishments:

Personal Records:
5k: 18:07 (college, indoor banked track)
10k: 38:31(6/14/2014, Lawyers Have Heart 10k)
Half-marathon: 1:28:35 (9/5/2010, VA Beach Rock N Roll Half Marathon)
Marathon: 3:05:14 (4/15/2013, Boston Marathon)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Next two years:
5k back under 19:00.
Half marathon under 1:25:00.
Marathon under 3:00:00.
Lead a 5.10a (climbing).

Long-Term Running Goals:

Complete an Ironman.
5k under 18:00.
10k under 38:00.
Marathon under 2:52:00.

 

Personal:

Running is my first love, but I also enjoy rock climbing, lifting, biking, and swimming.

"Invictus" comes from my college class ring and this poem:

"Invictus"
By William Ernest Henley
Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

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B - 3 eggs, bell peppers, cheese, and spinach (omlette)

S - blueberries and pomegranate arils

I went for an easy 8-mile run today. Still feeling a little sick, so I took today off work again. The run seemed to help clear up my lungs a little. After running, I did one of my core routines. Weight dropped down to 98.5 lbs again.

S - 10 strawberries, 1 banana, 1/4th cup orange juice, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (smoothie)

S - 1 glass of light chocolate soy milk

I know I shouldn't try to play "catch up" with my mileage this week, but I am. I want to run at least 38 miles this week (on par with last week). Surprisingly, the 8-mile runs feel completely fine. I'm always a little chilly on the way out, and on the way back I get super hot...time to invest in some sleeves (I keep saying that each year).

Tonight we're going to play some more board games! Yay. I hope I don't start coughing like crazy again. I spent most of today relaxing and watching Scandal on Netflix. I enjoy watching shows that supposedly take place in Washington, D.C. I get excited when I see familiar landmarks. :)

D - 1 beer (11%), 4 slices of pizza, 2 chocolate chip cookies...terrible idea 

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