Quote of the Month & AFC

"I'm trying to reclaim my pre-Boston fitness, but my legs feel like pantyhose stuffed with sand."--Kristen Armstrong

Hahahahahahahahah!

My legs feel and look this way right now, but it's definitely NOT because I just ran Boston. If anything I'm getting further and further away from my goal to one day qualify for Boston.

I figure it's time to look to the next race for motivation. So, I signed up for American's Finest City (AFC) Half Marathon this week. If you're looking for a kickass 1/2er to do this August (the 21st actually), then this is a great option. It's $95 from now till it sells out, and it always sells out quick--so jump on it, jump on it. Not kidding. If you're even slightly considering it, sign up today, right now. Here's the link: CLICK ON THIS.

Quick Overview of the Race if you've never done it and are considering.

The Start: Is up at Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma-- you'll take a bus from Balboa Park (zoo area) up to the monument.

Miles 1-4: Contain a lot of downhill stuff--and it's pretty steep. If you struggle with shinsplints or knee issues you may not want to do this one.

Miles 5-10: Mellow, flat along the Harbor by the San Diego airport, to the Embarcadero, and then through part of downtown.

Miles 11-12.5: Slight up hill. The worst of it starts at Mile 11.5 up 6th Avenue to the Laurel Street bridge. Be sure to prepare yourself for the uphillyness or you'll be PISSED. However, this is my favorite race in San Diego--despite the last two miles. Seriously--it's a good run and easy to PR if you can run downhill fast without injury.

Do it.