{"id":365,"date":"2016-12-09T23:35:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T23:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/?p=365"},"modified":"2016-12-15T05:12:48","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T05:12:48","slug":"run-eat-pray-running-second-california-international-marathon-with-25-minute-pr-first-cim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/index.php\/2016\/12\/09\/run-eat-pray-running-second-california-international-marathon-with-25-minute-pr-first-cim\/","title":{"rendered":"Run, Eat, Pray, Love! Thoughts about Running my Second California International Marathon with a 26 minute PR From My First CIM!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>RUN<\/h1>\n<p><em>\u201cYou need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That\u2019s the only thing you should be trying to control.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I am using Elizabeth Gilbert&#8217;s book title <em>Eat, Pray, Love <\/em>book as part of my blog title together with\u00a0a few quotes from her book, because I am deeply interested in the philosophy of running and what it takes to razor time, so to speak, when slashing and shaving your old PRs (personal records).\u00a0 And, yes I shaved 26 minutes from my first marathon, finishing CIM in 3:47:47\u00a0and only missed my Boston qualifying time by 2:47:47 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-385\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-385\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIMStartline_Dec4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIMStartline_Dec4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CIMStartline_Dec4.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the start line, walking to my 3: 43 pacing group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-386\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-386\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenStartCim_Dec4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenStartCim_Dec4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenStartCim_Dec4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenStartCim_Dec4.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trying to stay warm at the start line. We had the best weather we could have asked for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_387\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-387\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-387\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenKaren_Dec4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenKaren_Dec4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenKaren_Dec4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenKaren_Dec4.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With my friends Karen and Nikki and our pacers 10 minutes before the start.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To run a marathon well it takes dedication, hard work, perseverance, and many good choices, such as how to train, what to eat, what to wear, and, most importantly, what and how to think\u00a0 about an upcoming marathon.\u00a0 As the above quote says, I selected only positive, radiant, and confident thoughts during all my months of training and before the marathon. I also visualized myself smiling and running , such as in this picture taken by our sweet son Alex when I came by our house around mile 14. I also smiled and tried to defeat &#8220;the wall&#8221; coming up at mile 20 &#8211; see video below, as my quads got tight\u00a0 and slowed me down enough to lose my pacing group. The video below was taken by Robert Fausett, the son of one of my good tennis friends, Janice Cowden.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-366\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-366\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenSmileMIle14_Dec4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling and running. Waving at my family at mile 14 . Picture taken by our son Alex Micsa. \" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenSmileMIle14_Dec4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenSmileMIle14_Dec4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenSmileMIle14_Dec4.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smiling and running. Waving at my family at mile 14 . Picture taken by our son Alex Micsa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/robfausett916\/videos\/1343230939042508\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/robfausett916\/videos\/1343230939042508\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>EAT<\/h2>\n<p>\u201c<em>Stop wearing your wishbone where your backbone ought to be.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>During my intensive 3-month training with Fleet Feet Fit, a more customized and demanding training group than Fleet Feet CIM training program, I constantly worked on my nutrition and what made me feel well-hydrated and fueled.<\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t know about you, but I love to eat real food during all my runs, but especially during my marathons. I have discovered what works for me and I am happy to share with you so that you don&#8217;t have to choke and get a stomach upset on gels and other highly engineered foods. Not only do I like to eat real food, but being pesco-vegan, I have even more restrictions. The pesco-vegan diet follows the vegan diet, meaning no dairy products, no meat, no eggs, but adds seafood and wild fish, which are good sources of Omega-3s and are great for brain function.\u00a0 In less than a month, after I changed my diet in 2012, my energy level doubled and I felt twenty years younger.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-370\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-370\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marathonfood_Nov11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marathonfood_Nov11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marathonfood_Nov11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marathonfood_Nov11.jpg 2005w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Favorite marathon food I ate every 5 miles during CIM. I did not eat the fig bar, but ate the other two.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-369\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-369\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MorningRounds_Nov11-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MorningRounds_Nov11-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MorningRounds_Nov11-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/MorningRounds_Nov11.jpg 1421w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My favorite breakfast before long runs. I add a little blueberry jelly on top and also eat a banana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-373\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-373\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KindBar_Nov11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KindBar_Nov11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KindBar_Nov11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/KindBar_Nov11.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Post run bar that&#8217;s healthy, has little sugar, and has my favorite ingredients: dark chocolate and nuts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>PRAY<\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cThere\u2019s a crack (or cracks) in everyone\u2026that\u2019s how the light of God gets in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I am a firm believer that God is present in my life and trust his\/her timing, guidance, answer to my prayers, and his\/her amazing grace. Whenever I pray for something and ask God to help me accomplish a higher goal, a loftier pursuit, or something as difficult as running a marathon, I ask God to help me if he\/she thinks I am ready for the next step. Pushing for things that\u00a0I am\u00a0not ready for can end in disillusionment. However,\u00a0by letting the door cracked open, I invite just enough light, wisdom, and sunshine that my heart, soul, and mind needs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-371\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-371\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SunriseQuote_Aug20-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SunriseQuote_Aug20-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SunriseQuote_Aug20-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SunriseQuote_Aug20-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SunriseQuote_Aug20-1.jpg 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I was listening to a podcast and the author said this quote. I turned my back and saw God&#8217; radiant light and reveled in this sunrise. Running is mystical and answers many of our prayers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When running a marathon, I feel that praying is particularly important and gives us the extra strength we need to conquer the marathon beast lurking out around mile 21, or so. I also believe that running<\/p>\n<p>a marathon is the most humbling experience that reminds us to stay grounded and run in the moment. We all have goals, but we need to understand that our times can derail up and down, more likely down depending on the day, the course, and our physical and mental preparation.<\/p>\n<p>In my case, during the CIM I started to really feel my sore quads, especially the left one around mile 20, which made me slow down, lose my 3:43 pacing group, \u00a0and reevaluate my goal. I accepted that I would probably lose the Boston qualifying time, which needed to be 3:45, but I really needed 3:42 to make sure I got accepted, and that I needed to\u00a0continue to\u00a0run strong to get a big PR from my last Pony Express\u00a0marathon that I ran in May, and an even bigger PR from my very first marathon, last year&#8217;s CIM.<\/p>\n<p>I prayed, ran, and stayed focused not even hearing my name being called by friends and spectators, or seeing my friends&#8217; special signs for me all the way to the finish line.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-374\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-374\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NinjaSign_CIM16-300x245.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NinjaSign_CIM16-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/NinjaSign_CIM16.jpg 379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sign made by my awesome friend Holly and her daughter. I gave Holly a high five at Fair Oaks and Arden and loved seeing them cheer on me and the other runners. Cheering gives us energy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-378\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-378\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAlex_Dec4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAlex_Dec4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAlex_Dec4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAlex_Dec4.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the finish line with our son Alex. So special!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-388\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-388\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carmen_sophia_Dec4-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carmen_sophia_Dec4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carmen_sophia_Dec4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Carmen_sophia_Dec4.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the finish line with my husband and our daughter Sophia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-389\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-389\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndrea_Dec4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndrea_Dec4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndrea_Dec4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndrea_Dec4.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At the finish line with Andrea, my friend and amazing training partner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>LOVE<\/h4>\n<p><em>\u201cZen masters say you cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What does love have to do with running a marathon? &#8221; You might ask. The answer is: everything! When you run with joy and smile through the miles, you feel an immense love for others, for yourself, for exercising, for being together, and for the whole world. Another aspect of our love for running is the stillness of our minds and thoughts while hitting the pavement and while fatigue wants to steal our joyous stride.<\/p>\n<p>During training for CIM, the love for running with our training buddies and our dear friends keeps us going during those four weekend of running 20 miles to be well-prepared for the marathon.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-377\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndreaJump_Oct23-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndreaJump_Oct23-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndreaJump_Oct23-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenAndreaJump_Oct23.jpg 1509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">During a 20-mile training run- jumping with joy with my amazing friend Andrea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-375\" style=\"width: 224px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-375\" src=\"http:\/\/www.runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenTrack_Disney_Nov9-224x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenTrack_Disney_Nov9-224x300.png 224w, https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CarmenTrack_Disney_Nov9.png 476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Running track with my crazy fit runners Adam and Romero.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Running with love and appreciation for our families, friends, and our happy feet will make any marathon training and race so much more meaningful\u00a0 and give us a new perspective on our lives. And when in doubt: run, eat, pray, love, and then repeat for your next marathon.<\/p>\n<p><b>For more info on running and real estate, whether buying or selling, please e-mail me at carmenmicsa@yahoo.com, or call me at 916-342-2446. Running for real estate with joy!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RUN \u201cYou need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That\u2019s the only thing you should be trying to control.\u201d I am using &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/runningforrealestate.com\/index.php\/2016\/12\/09\/run-eat-pray-running-second-california-international-marathon-with-25-minute-pr-first-cim\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Run, Eat, Pray, Love! 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