Master CUT - The Credibility Team

New CT cartoon!!!

2011-09-09T09:22:00.003-04:00

Thanks Manuel!!!

The CT hasn't been running since May due to the injuries of Professor Garro-n and my right knee, consequence of an old rugby injury. The pounding on my knees running and training for marathons these last years has caught up with me.

I'm doing stationary bike focusing on healing the knee by the massaging circular movement on the injured area, method that I've used in the past with optimum results.

NY License Drive Exam - Passed!!!

2011-05-04T11:50:00.005-04:00

Last April 29th with Carlos we went to the Bronx drive test area were I was examined by a very nice black lady whom decided I was good enough to be granted my NY drive license!!!

The side note is that in Argentina on April 29th we commemorate Animal Day. I wonder if there was any relation with the date and my exam?

Week 16 & 17/11 - Runs

2011-05-04T11:39:00.003-04:00

We ran normally around Central Park with Carlos as the weather is milder allowing us to return to some regular planning of our runs. Last Saturday Silvia and Jordi joined us and later had coffee at the Deli.

Alex (Professor Garro-n) has begun his physical therapy and doing well in his recovery. After the first session, to which Carlos and I accompanied him, we went out for Sushi lunch by Columbia University Campus on Broadway.

Week 14 & 15/11 - Runs

2011-04-21T11:14:00.004-04:00

We've been running with Carlos around Central Park in the Reservoir area. The weather has been very variable with Spring not having totally kicked in yet.

Professor Garro-n has begun his therapy and seems to be making progress.

Silvia ran the Vienna marathon in 5:31 hrs, congratulations!

Sad news: Grete Waizt passed at 57 because of cancer. It's hard to understand why such a good example of a person should die so young...

Week 13/11 - Runs

2011-04-02T13:35:00.002-04:00

The first normal week during 2011 as we ran 3 times around Central Park with Carlos! The other friends and buddies didn't come because of work, etc...

On Tuesday we had dinner at Alex's (Professor Garro-n) place as his cast was replaced by a removable boot on his operated leg. Present: Lynn (Tango teacher), Carlos and myself. The other good news he's beginning recovery therapy this week.

Week 11 & 12/11 - Runs

2011-03-28T12:33:00.002-04:00

We have not run that much with Carlos because of work, weather and other matters. We've limited going around Central Park on Saturday's.

Last Saturday after some errands for Professor Garro-n, we had dinner in his place and watched the soccer match between US and Argentina played in NJ. Very disappointing as they drew 1-1.

Week 10/11 - Runs

2011-03-16T10:24:00.001-04:00

Another slow week in which we ran twice with Carlos around Central Park.

Week 09/11 - Runs

2011-03-07T11:41:00.003-05:00

We ran twice during this week with Carlos in Central Park. The Saturday run was with Carlos, Diego and Joaquin, who is a Spanish friend of Jordi's.

Not good news for the Credibility Team as one of its members: Professor Garro-n, hurt his right foot during a basketball game last Thursday. This unnecessary injury he brought on himself for not being careful and competing with people half his age, unbelievable...
The sad consequence is that he might have to undergo an operation with a long rehabilitation. The unintended consequence is if he'll ever be able to run with us again. No comments...

Week 08/11 - Runs

2011-03-01T08:53:00.002-05:00

Slow week, to much work...

We ran only once on Saturday around Central Park with Carlos, Jordi, Silvia and Susan. With Carlos we had breakfast and a chat in the Deli.

Week 07/11 - Runs

2011-02-20T13:30:00.002-05:00

Finally the weather is staring to warm up. We were able to run 3 times this week for the first time during 2011!

During the week we ran around the Reservoir with Carlos and on Saturday we ran around Central Park with Carlos, Alex, Jordi, Jennifer and Amanda, having breakfast and a good chat in the Deli later.

Week 06/11 - Runs

2011-02-12T19:33:00.002-05:00

Another cold week that hasn't allowed us to run with the required frequency. It doesn't seem that it will end soon.

We ran around Central Park with Carlos, Alex, Silvia and Diego. Diego told us Raquel is doing well and that they will name their baby boy Alan.

Breakfast, coffee and a good chat in the Deli as usual. Nice!

Week 05/11 - Runs

2011-02-06T12:21:00.003-05:00

Another cold week with freezing rain included! We ran around Central Park with Carlos, Alex, Jennifer and Amanda.

Pam and Austin were in the Deli with whom we had breakfast and a good chat. Austin enjoyed Carlos monkeying around with him!

Week 04/11 - Runs

2011-01-30T12:24:00.005-05:00

Another week with a considerable amount of snow and very cold!

We ran a loop around Central Park with Silvia, Carlos and Alex taking this picture on the East Side after Engineer's gate.

Silvia is training for the Zurich Ironman, we wish her good luck as it's going to be hard to be in the adequate shape for such an effort!

The CT hasn't established nor decided for any specific running goals during 2011. It seems the spirit isn't there anymore. I guess the important thing is to keep running and when spring comes we'll do a new evaluation and take it from there.

Week 03/11 - Runs

2011-01-23T17:42:00.003-05:00

We ran twice with Alex and Carlos this week as the weather is still very cold. Today we ran around Central Park and it was exceptionally cold: 16 F (-10 C)!!!

While having breakfast in the Deli Amanda dropped by joining us for coffee and a good chat!!!

Week 02/11 - Runs II

2011-01-16T12:27:00.003-05:00

We ran around Central Park with Carlos and Alex. It was pretty cold and snow was still on the paths, so we keep to the main road around the park.

Howard was waiting in the Deli with whom we shared breakfast and a good laugh.

Week 02/11 - Runs

2011-01-13T07:28:00.002-05:00

After the Xmas blizzard that covered NY with an unusual amount of snow, we've begun 2011 in a slow manner because the cold weather coupled with some more snow has keep Carlos and myself from running regularly in Central Park. We've run short distances around the Reservoir since snow has been obstructing our regular paths.

Alex Garro-n has recently returned from his holidays in Argentina but took off to Philadelphia as has begun his teaching semester in Villanova University. We hope that he will join us to run on Mondays and Saturdays, we'll see...

BA Marathon - 10/10/10

2010-12-27T13:00:00.004-05:00

Happy Holidays - Felices Fiestas!!!

2010-12-27T12:55:00.002-05:00

Tips para los 42 Kms

2010-09-30T14:31:00.001-04:00

Si sos un experto maratonista o recién vas por tu debut en los 42K, nunca está de más sumar consejos que pueden hacer que tengas una mejor carrera.

Desayuna lo que estás acostumbrado
No cometas el error de creer que algo más nutritivo puede hacer la diferencia. Es mejor seguir con tu desayuno aburrido de siempre. Por más que madrugues, la digestión es importante antes de encarar un esfuerzo como los 42K.

No te paspes
Es importante que te vistas con la indumentaria que estás acostumbrado usar. Antes de largar, ponete vaselina semi sólida en la entrepierna, las axilas, las tetillas, el cuello. Puede ser que en el momento te sientas raro, pero esto ayuda a evitar el roce y una posible paspadura.
Presta mucha atención cuando te ponés las medias y las zapatillas. Fijate que no quede ninguna arruga.

No te pases con el agua antes de la carrera
La hidratación de los días previos es fundamental para tu carrera. Eso sí, a nadie le gusta parar durante el maratón para ir al baño, por lo que media hora antes de la largada dejá tu botella de lado. Durante el recorrido es mejor tomar en todos los puestos poco, a llegar con sed y beber desesperado.

Salí con calma
Solo un trote es necesario para entrar en calor. A eso sumale unos leves estiramientos. Ubicate con tiempo en el lugar correspondiente a tu ritmo de carrera.
No salgás a lo loco desde el comienzo. Es muy poco lo que puedas ganar en la primer hora de carrera. Mantené un ritmo parejo y acelerá progresivamente en la segunda mitad si deseas ir más rápido.

No cuentes los kilómetros
Si pensás llevar la cuenta de todos los kilómetros preparate para tener una batalla psicológica contigo mismo. Es mejor dividir la maratón en pequeñas carreras (de 5km x ejemplo). Proponte llegar hasta el poste de luz, el buzón de la esquina, o entretenete con lo que te rodea.

Date aliento
Pensá en positivo. Si tu plan de entrenamiento no fue el mejor, no es el momento para recriminarte. El hecho de estar ahí es un mérito. Alentate y si hace falta en voz alta a lo largo de la carrera. Recordá que estás haciendo algo maravilloso. “El cansancio es temporal, el orgullo es eterno”.

Conservá energías
Si te sentís durante la carrera al 110 por ciento, lo más probable es que la adrenalina o las endorfinas te estén jugando a favor. No corras el riesgo de quemar toda esa energía corriendo demasiado rápido cuando esto suceda. Tratá de mantener un ritmo constante, y recién cuando veas el arco de llegada dejá todo.

Disfrutá el momento
Hace meses que venís pensando en este momento. La atmosfera del evento es espectacular: La camaradería enorme. Hay miles de espectadores brindando aliento a los corredores. Relajate y disfrutá.

Atravesá el Muro
Si en el kilómetro 32 te pegás contra el muro, sabé que va a doler y que los que te falte va a ser lento. No hay vuelta atrás. Asumilo, pensá en tus afectos que te esperan en la línea de llegada y poné un pie delante del otro, asi llegarás a la meta. Comé y tomá todo lo que tengas a tu alcance. Ni se te ocurra detenerte, posiblemente no puedas volver a arrancar.

Post Carrera
Permitite llorar. Eso sí, espera a encontrar a tus conocidos.
Consumí alguna proteína 15 minutos después de llegar. Después comé todos los carbohidratos que quieras.
Elongá. Si querés bajar las escaleras al próximo día, es mejor invertir unos minutos en un suave estiramiento.
Date un baño frío. Aunque todavía la ciencia no se puso de acuerdo, acelera la recuperación.
Masaje. Si no podés ir de un profesional, un suave masaje con algún aceite o loción es beneficioso. Evita los movimientos bruscos.
Piernas para arriba. Acostate en el piso contra una pared y mantené las piernas alzadas por unos minutos, así ayudás a la circulación.

Admira tu medalla. No es vanidad, hiciste el esfuerzo y vale la satisfacción.

Week 38/10 - Runs

2010-09-30T14:23:00.002-04:00

We ran 3 times around Central Park on Monday and Wednesday with Carlos and Alex but on Friday Alex didn't and Carlos only ran one round while I finished 12 miles.

Next week will be the final training week before traveling to Argentina for the BA Marathon on 10/10/10. I'm looking forward to cover the 26.2 miles (42 Km) with Nicolas and Rosa in under 6 hrs. It will not be easy!

On Saturday I traveled with Pam to visit Avery and Julia in Cheshire, CT. We had fun going apple picking.

Week 37/10 - Runs

2010-09-21T21:19:00.002-04:00

We ran 6 miles 4 times around Central Park with Carlos and Alex in 1:05 hrs average. The weather was quite nice and the coming of fall is starting to be slowly felt.

On Saturday El Ninio Jordi, visiting NY for the annual UN assembly meeting, ran with us and later shared breakfast with Howard in the 106st Deli. It was great to have him for the run during which he updated his doings and adventures in Rome. Gemma, Rita and Max are doing fine but they all miss NY!

Week 36/10 - Runs

2010-09-14T07:34:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 times this week with Carlos around Central Park. Three times during the week with Alex. On Saturday we did 12 miles with Carlos, Susanita and Emily.

We meet for breakfast in the Deli @106St with Pam and Howard having a good chat!

News from BA: Niki and Rosa did a half-marathon in 2:12 hrs on Sunday. I seems they're getting in shape!

Week 35/10 - Runs

2010-09-05T15:00:00.003-04:00

We ran 6 and 5 miles on Tuesday and Thursday around Central Park both with Carlos and Alex just on Tuesday. The weather was quite heavy on Tuesday but ok on Thursday.

On Saturday we planned to run 12 miles with Silvia and Carlos, they did but I had to stop at mile 6 as started to feel pain on my left foot. Emily joined them for the last 6 miles. The weather was ok but quite windy because of hurricane Earl.

Silvia announced her plans to run the Vienna Ironman during 2012. We wished her good luck as its going to be a lot of hard training.

Week 34/10 - Runs

2010-08-29T11:52:00.004-04:00

We ran 5 miles twice during weekdays with Carlos around Central Park in 50 minutes. The weather was acceptable.

On Saturday we did a 12 mile long run with Carlos and Silvia around Central Park. Alex ran 6 miles. The weather was ideal.

After the long run we went to the Deli @106St were we had breakfast and lunch with Carlos, Silvia, Howard and Karla. It's been several months since we haven't tried to "fix the world". An interesting topic was brought up by Silvia: the death penalty. I suggested she read Scott Turow's Ultimate Punishment, which I believe would shed some light on the matter.

Week 33/10 - Runs

2010-08-23T21:16:00.004-04:00

We ran 3 times unevenly divided on Monday and Tuesday 5 miles and on Sunday 6 miles, all around Central Park. The weather at the beginning of the week was ok but on Sunday it was raining.

The Sunday run was interesting and fun as Enzo was visiting from Geneva after which he came home with Carlos for brunch with Pam. Garro-n turned up for the run!

On Saturday with Emily and Alex we sat for the Federal Interpreter Certification exam in Newark, NJ. We think we did ok but results will confirm that.

After the exam we visited Charlie Browne with Alex, Carlos and Guille Gleizer (who was visiting from Miami) for our annual get together asado with truco! As the pictures show we had a great time except for the weird character that turned up and I looked upon as very suspicious!!!

Week 32/10 - Runs

2010-08-18T07:42:00.002-04:00

I ran alone on Monday and twice with Carlos on Wednesday and Saturday doing 5 miles around Central Park. The weather was tolerable but still quite warm and humid.

Lorenza left NY returning back home to Switzerland on Saturday. She will be missed.

Week 31/10 - Runs

2010-08-13T13:01:00.005-04:00

We ran 4 times with Carlos and Alex didn't make it on Saturday as left for Brazil. The weather is still quite warm but its not as bad as last month.

I attached a photo from the Central Park Reservoir and another sent by Alex from Brazil in which he's showing us how busy and what a hard worker he is! No comments...

5 miles (8 Km) twice this week

2010-08-05T21:14:00.004-04:00

We ran twice 5 miles (8 km) so far this week with Carlos and Alex around Central Park in 50 minutes. The weather has been milder and so its been very tolerable.

Lorenza Vassallo is visiting NY and having breakfast with us accompanying Howard before she goes to class. She decided to take an intensive English two week course at Kaplan.

La Regla del 5

2010-08-05T21:11:00.001-04:00

5 VERDURAS DIFERENTES CADA DÍA. Si te gustan las verduras, Buenísimo! Y si no es así, ya podés ir cambiando el chip y adaptarte a los platos verdes. Una alimentación sana empieza por agregar vegetales en cada comida. Tomar 5 verduras diferentes cada día es más fácil de lo que parece; si comés ensalada de entrada o acompañamiento, basta mezclar varias (lechuga, rúcula, zanahorias, tomate, etc.). Los platos de verdura cocida deben incluir al menos 3 verduras u hortalizas (espinacas, papa y zanahoria, por ejemplo) y a la pasta o arroz, en vez de salsa podés saltear cebolla, morrones, tomate, apio, ajo, etc.

5 VASOS DE AGUA CADA DÍA + 1 VASO EN CADA COMIDA PRINCIPAL. La hidratación no sólo es importante para correr mejor, también te ayuda a perder peso. Algunas veces la sed se confunde con el hambre y vas a la heladera a buscar algo para comer cuando en realidad necesitás líquido. Tomá al menos 8 vasos de agua cada día (2 litros), más si hace calor o transpiraste mucho al correr. También puedes beber té verde o rojo que te ayudan a quemar grasas, son diuréticos y te aportan antioxidantes. Si la cafeína te altera, evita el café y las gaseosas carbonatadas. Si además tomas agua con jugo de limón natural, ayudás a eliminar los líquidos que te hinchan.

5 FRUTOS SECOS CADA DÍA. Olvidate de los prejuicios con los frutos secos, es cierto que son ricos en calorías por su alto contenido en grasas, pero está demostrado que si los comés con moderación (5 al día) no engordas un gramo. La razón no está clara pero apunta a que el alto contenido en fibra de nueces, avellanas, almendras, etc. provocan saciedad y actúan como laxante. Encima aportan energía extra para correr mejor y durante más tiempo. El truco es comprar frutos secos con cáscara para evitar los salados, tostados y los conservantes.

AL 5º DÍA, UN PERMITIDO EN TU PLATO. Si corres para adelgazar te podés permitir una vez a la semana, alimentos que tendrías prohibidos en la mayoría de las dietas para perder peso: helados, chocolate, asado, facturas, bebidas espirituosas, etc. No te agobies, disfruta con moderación tu elección y simplemente cumplí la penitencia corriendo un poquito más ese día o el siguiente.

5 DÍAS PARA HACER DEPORTE A LA SEMANA COMO MÍNIMO. Por más que tu idea no sea competir, para mantenerse en forma hay que tener un estilo de vida activo. Proponete correr 4 días a la semana, pero eso no te da licencia para tumbarte en el sillón los otros días, hay que mover el cuerpo y mantener la máquina en marcha, cuidar tu masa muscular y quemar calorías. Además el ejercicio complementario (natación, yoga, ciclismo, cross training, etc.) te hará mejorar al correr. No hace falta meterte en el gimnasio, solo mantenerte activo: pasea el perro, salir a pasear, jugar con tus hijos o sobrinos, etc.

Week 30/10 - Runs

2010-08-01T20:14:00.001-04:00

We ran 5 miles 3 times this week with Carlos and Alex around Central Park in less that 50 minutes.

Training is starting to step in as it was very unusual for me to cover the 5 miles distance in under 50 minutes.

Week 29/10 - Runs

2010-07-25T22:12:00.003-04:00

We ran 4 times around Central Park with Carlos and Alex doing 5 miles each time under 55 minutes. The weather has been extremely hot and humid giving us a hard time.

Niki and Rosa have confirmed they will run with us the BA marathon next 10/10/10!

Running well!!!

2010-07-16T09:12:00.002-04:00

We've been running with Carlos around Central Park on 5 and 6 miles runs 3 times a week!

I haven't been documenting the facts as I use to because of time constrains but will try to get back to the old habit as soon as possible.

5 miles (8 Km) cool morning

2010-07-01T14:54:00.002-04:00

We ran 5 miles with Carlos on Tuesday and Wednesday in Central Park taking the 72 Street cut in 53 and 50 minutes. Training and not so hot weather is helping us run better and faster.

Howard has been at the Deli with whom we had breakfast.

Last Week 25/10 Run

2010-07-01T14:49:00.003-04:00

We ran 3 times with Carlos around Central Park. Monday and Wednesday we did 5 miles and on Friday 6 miles. The weather was quite warm.

During the weekend I traveled to Nashville, TN with Pam as went to visit The Farm, that's one and a half hour away from Nashville.

While in The farm I saw the soccer match between Argentina and Mexico in which we beat them 3-1. It was not a great match. I think Argentina is going to have a hard time beating the German's (The Panzers) next Saturday so can pass into the semi-finals.

6 miles (10 Km) nice morning

2010-06-20T09:35:00.000-04:00

We ran 6 miles with Carlos and Silvia around Central Park in 1:07 hrs.

4 miles (6.4 Km) cloudy morning

2010-06-17T18:32:00.002-04:00

We ran Monday and Wednesday with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 36 and 35 minutes. Both days we meet with Howard for breakfast in the Deli.

Today Argentina played the 2nd match in the soccer world cup against South Korea and won 4-1.

6 miles (10 Km) cloudy morning

2010-06-13T17:28:00.001-04:00

We ran 6 miles with Carlos around Central Park in 1:07 minutes.

The Soccer World Cup began so we went to the Underground Lounge to watch Argentina vrs Nigeria which it won 1-0. Howard came with us. We later watched USA vrs England who drew 1-1.

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice morning

2010-06-08T17:25:00.001-04:00

I ran 4 miles around the Reservoir in Central Park in 37 minutes. The morning was quite fresh for this time of the year.

Carlos didn't run as he forgot his keys in a cab last night so wasn't able to get his running cloth on time, no comments...

6 miles (10 Km) cloudy, hot & humid morning

2010-06-05T11:41:00.004-04:00

We ran 6 miles with Jennifer, Carlos, Silvia and Susan around Central Park in 1:10 hrs. It was rather hot and humid so it wasn't easy to cover the distance.

Breakfast was at the Deli were we had a good chat and laugh.

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice morning

2010-06-02T10:55:00.003-04:00

We ran today and last Monday with Carlos 4 miles around the Reservoir in Central Park in 35 and 36 minutes. According to plan we will start to step up training this week.

Monday was Memorial Day so Pam, Howard and Ignacio Cadero, just back from Argentina, joined us for breakfast at the Deli. It was a beautiful morning!

6 miles (10 Km) cloudy morning

2010-05-29T10:28:00.003-04:00

We ran 6 miles with Carlos, Silvia (with Sam), Susanita and Miguel around Central Park in 1:05 hrs. With Susanita we keep a good running pace as starting to get seriously in shape for BAM10 next 10/10/10. Breakfast was at the Deli with Howard.

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice morning

2010-05-26T09:25:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 miles on Monday and today with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 34 and 35 minutes. We joined Howard for breakfast in the Deli.

I got my plane tickets for next October 7th so can travel for the BA marathon on 10/10/10.

6 miles (10 Km) nice morning

2010-05-23T20:01:00.002-04:00

On Saturday 22nd we ran 6 miles with Carlos and Jennifer around Central Park in 1:07 hrs. Breakfast was at the Deli.

Last Monday 17th we ran with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 35 minutes. The morning was fine and breakfast was with Howard at L'Ex Cafe.

6 miles (10 Km) nice morning

2010-05-15T17:20:00.001-04:00

We ran 6 miles around Central Park accompanying Silvia that ran the Healthy Kidney 10 Km with Carlos, Emily and Jennifer.

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice cool morning

2010-05-13T17:46:00.001-04:00

We ran last Tuesday and today with Carlos around the Central Park Reservoir in 34 and 36 minutes. Both mornings were unusually cool for this time of the year but we had a good time chatting and had breakfast in the Deli with Howard and Paulo.

6 miles (10 Km) cloudy & drizzly morning

2010-05-08T12:34:00.002-04:00

We ran 6 miles around Central Park in 1:11 hrs with Carlos, Diego, Silvia and Jennifer. Paulo, visiting from BA, was in L'Ex Cafe for breakfast, Susan Muller joined us later.

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning

2010-04-28T10:35:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 35 minutes. The morning was unusually warm for this time of the year. Howard was in L'Ex cafe with whom we had a short chat.

The one that's MIA is Professor Garro-n whom I believe will not make it for the BA marathon, his knee injury is unfortunately compromising his future running with the CT.

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 35 minutos. La maniana estaba inusualmente fresca para esta epoca del anio. Howard estaba el L'Ex cafe con quien charlamos.

El que esta perdido en accion es el Profesor Garro-n quien me temo no correra el maraton en BA, ya que su rodilla lastimada no ayuda, comprometiendo su futuro como miembro activo del CT.

4 miles (6.4 Km) cool and cloudy morning

2010-04-26T09:49:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 36 minutes. The morning was unusually cold, wet and humid. Howard joined us for breakfast @L'Ex Cafe.

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Resrvoir en Central Park en 36 minutos. La maniana estaba inusualmente fresca, mojada y humeda. Howard desayuno con nosotros en L'Ex Cafe.

6 miles (10 Km) pretty fair morning

2010-04-25T20:15:00.002-04:00

We ran 6 miles around Central Park in 1:08 hrs with Carlos, Alex, Silvia and Emily. Susanita joined us for breakfast at the new meeting place: L'Exquisite Cafe.

6 miles (10 Km) cool & drizzly morning

2010-04-17T19:08:00.002-04:00

We ran 6 miles with Carlos, Jennifer and Susanita around Central Park in 1:06 hrs.

After the run we had breakfast in another place on 107th Street and Manhattan Av. since Hakan, the Deli owner, has turned to be a pain. I will go if Sham is alone in the early morning.

Last Thursday 4/15 I forgot to register that we ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Central Park Reservoir in 34 minutes. The morning was fine.

Corrimos 10 km con Carlos, Jennifer y Susanita alrededor de Central Park en 1:06 hrs.

Despues de correr decidimos cambiar de lugar para desayunar a la 107 Street con Manhattan Av. ya que el plomazo de Hakan, el duenio del Deli usual, rompe demasiado los pies. Ire solo por a la maniana temprano cuando esta Sham solo.

El Jueves pasado 15/4 me olvide de registrar que corrimos con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 34 minutos. La maniana estaba ok.

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice cool morning

2010-04-13T19:06:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 34 minutes. Stayed in the Deli for breakfast sharing the table with Howard and a Scottish couple visiting NY.

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 34 minutos. Desayunamos en el Deli compartiendo la mesa con Howard y una pareja escosesa visitando NY.

6 miles (10 Km) pretty fair morning

2010-04-11T16:47:00.002-04:00

We ran 6 miles with Carlos around Central Park in 1:10 hrs. Amanda joined us for coffee in the Deli. Silvia and Susanita are in France running the Paris Marathon.
Next week we hope to run regularly and covering longer distances.

Corrimos 10 km con Carlos alrededor de Central Park en 1:10 hrs. Amanda paso por el Deli para compartir un cafe. Silvia y Susanita estan en Francia corriendo el maraton de Paris.
La semana proxima esperamos correr con mas regularidad y cubriendo mayores distancias.

CT-BA News

2010-04-07T12:11:00.002-04:00

Hicimos la corrida de Miguel: 10 km en 1.02.42 estamos muy fuera de estado, pero, de a poco, mejoraremos. Tenemos próximas corridas de 10 ,8, 6 y 21 kms.

Estoy haciendo una suplencia en un colegio de chicos especiales, experiencia única!!!

Saludos, Rosa

We ran the 10 km (6 miles) Miguel race in 1.02.42 hrs. We are out of shape, but little by little we'll get better. Our next races will be of 10, 8, 6 and 21 kms.
I'm teaching part time in a school for children with special needs, a unique experience!!!
Greetings, Rosa

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice morning

2010-04-07T12:08:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Central Park Reservoir in 37 minutes.
Howard joined us for breakfast at the Deli.

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del reservoir en Central Park en 37 minutos.
Howard desayuno con nosotros en el Deli.

6 miles (10 Km) cold morning

2010-03-27T12:58:00.003-04:00

We ran 6 miles with Carlos, Silvia and her dog Sam around Central Park in 1:08 hrs.

Pam and Amanda joined us for breakfast in the Deli.

A tree fell because of the wind on the East Side over 5th Avenue causing some damage.

Corrimos 10 km con Carlos, Silvia y su perro Sam alrededor del Central Park en 1:08 hrs.

Pam y Amanda vinieron al Deli para el desayuno.

Un arbol se cayo por el viento en el East Side sobre la 5ta Avenida causando danio.

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice cool morning

2010-03-25T09:44:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 miles around the Reservoir in Central Park with Carlos in 36 minutes.
During breakfast with Howard we meet a nice couple from Bilbao and Amanda with Maruca came by on their way to school.

Corrimos 6. 4 km alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park con Carlos en 36 minutos.
Durante el desayuno con Howard conocimos a una pareja agradable de Bilbao y Amanda con Maruca pasaron en camino a la escuela.

CT-BA News

2010-03-23T10:37:00.005-04:00

The Credibility Team in Buenos Aires (CT-BA) has began their training looking forward to run the BA marathon next 10/10/10. The members so far are: My son Nicolas and his wife Rosa. There's the possibility that a friend of Rosa's will join soon but needs confirmation.

They are running the Miguel 10 Km race this Saturday and have scheduled a half marathon (21 Km) in the beginning of May. I'll keep updating as I'm informed.

El Credibility Team en Bs As (CT-BA) ha comenzado su entrenamiento con vistas a correr el BA maraton el proximo 10/10/10. Los miembros por ahora son: Mi hijo Nicolas y su esposa Rosa. Existe la posibilidad de que una amiga de Rosa sea de la partida pero tiene que confirmar.

El Sabado proximo correran los 10 km de Miguel y tienen programado correr una media maraton (21 km) al principio de Mayo. Los mantendre al tanto en la medida que me informen.

5 miles (8 Km) cool morning

2010-03-23T10:27:00.002-04:00

We ran 5 miles with Carlos in 53 minutes around Central Park doing the 72St cut.

For breakfast at the Deli we meet Sergio an Argentine whom lives in Washington, DC whom had just arrived from BA and cordially invited us with Cachafaz alfajores. They were delicious!!!

It seems Professor Garro-n will have a hard time returning to join the CT as he's knees are still not well. The Doctor doesn't want him to run yet.

Corrimos 8 km con Carlos en 53 minutos alrededor de Central Park cortando por la 72St.

Para el desayuno en el Deli nos encontramos con Sergio un Argentino que vive en Washington, DC recien llegado de BA que fue tan amable de compartir unos alfajores Cachafaz. Deliciosos!!!

Parece que el Profesor garro-n tendra problemas en juntarse con el CT ya que su rodilla aun no esta bien. El Doctor no quiere que corra aun.

Schedule for week 12/10

2010-03-21T16:53:00.002-04:00

Schedule para Semana 12/10:

Tue 23: 4 miles [6.4 Km] (Reservoir) 7.00 am

Thu 25: 4 miles [6.4 Km] (Reservoir) 7.00 am

Sat 27: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 8.00 am

Hopefully our friend Professor will be able to rejoin us on a regular basis.

Con un poco de suerte el Profesor Garro-n se reincorporara a las corridas en forma regular.

6 miles (10 Km) unusualy mild morning

2010-03-20T11:03:00.002-04:00

We ran 6 miles around Central Park (clockwise) honoring Jose Luis passing in Argentina with Carlos, Alex, Susanita, Silvia and Susan in 1.11 hrs. It was a beautiful sunny morning, perfect announcement of the coming spring!
The girls kept running 12 more miles as they are finalizing their training for the Paris marathon next April. We had breakfast...
Alex's knee held up, we'll see if he can return to regular training soon, as the CT must begin to shape up for the BA marathon next 10/10/10.

Sad News - Triste Noticia

2010-03-19T08:34:00.008-04:00

Yesterday in Cordoba, Argentina our good friend and buddy Judge Jose Luis Cardero passed after a battle with lung cancer. We knew that things were not looking good but our thought was that he would be able to hold on and see is us next 10/10/10 during the BA marathon.

I include photos from his last NY visit on May 2008 when thanks to him we befriended Susanita.

Obituary for Judge Jose Luis Cardero from his son Ignacio:

Dear Everyone,

Today is a sad day in the history of the Argentine Judiciary. Yesterday, around 00:30 local time. My father, Judge Cardero, died of cancer.

The amount of people that showed up to his burial was unprecented. I never realized my father knew so many people or that he had touched their lives in so many positive ways. Former employees of his were crying as if their own father had died. He was a tough boss but people could not avoid loving him.

He had recently been selected to become a Federal Judge in Argentina. He presented his candidacy and traveled to Buenos Aires in spite of his illness, which ultimately proved fatal. True to his perseverant ways, he discussed his views on several issues in front of the Federal Chamber of Magistrates. In the end, he apologized for not being able to come earlier, to which the president of the chamber got on his feet and said: ¨You have nothing to thank or apologize about, you have earned this position and we are honored to have you among us. The fact that you have appeared in front of this chamber in your present condition speaks of your dedication and strenght of character not only as a professional but also as a human being.¨ He was the only candidate from Jujuy to be selected for a federal judgeship in a very long and competitive list.

In his eulogy, six speakers came forth. Most of them family members who spoke of him in his capacity of a beloved father and other filial capacities. The most elocuent speech was given by the former president of the Supreme Court of Jujuy. On his speech he remarked that my father was a visionary, a bright man ahead of his time. He advocated for Judicial Reform and wanted the local court system to emulate the practical ways existing in the United States. He introduced mediation locally at a time when it was unheard of in the Province of Jujuy and the local courts were overloaded with preventable and costly cases.

In the end, people recognized him also for his integrity and erudition. A man who could have taken advantage of his position to become incredibly wealthy but chose to do the ¨right thing¨ even when it went against his own interests in a country that is known for the corruption of its state officials. He was passed for promotion more than once as a result of his beliefs in fairness and justice. He was also someone who in his fourties learned English from scratch and traveled to a foreign country to become a Hubert Humphrey Scholar and earn an L.L.M. from the American University in Washington, D.C. In his travel he rubbed shoulders with reknown U.S. Judges such as Justice Scalia and absorbed as much as he could to bring back to Argentina and help revamp the local system. Few state judges, if any, in Argentina had such academic preparation.

My brother Santiago spoke of his love for his family and I spoke of the traits that impressed me most about my father. Singularly, his tenacity and will to never surrender.

He was an energetic man who thrived on challenges and loved advanture. I still remember that one time he decided to vacation in Chile when I was a child but did not want to take a plane across the Andes. Instead, he pushed us to cross the Atacama dessert by car.

My father was not a perfect man by any means, he was rough around the edges when it came to expressing himself emotionally and an impacient man. To his credit, however, he was a self-made man. A man who lived the ¨american dream¨ in Argentina and rose to being the son of a humble Spanish immigrant to a prominent figure in the local judiciary according to the speaker of the eulogy.

When It was my turn to speak, there was not much to be said that had not been said already by wiser and more eloquent people. Only that I hoped I could live by his example and that I could approach challenges and turn adversity into opportunities the same way my father had. I dont feel that he has left our family but that he accompanies us on a different way.

Of those of you who knew him well, he had a highest esteem for you all. One of the local lawyers who is known for his poetic reminisces, when he received the news of his death said something that touched me: "With great sadness I've learned that a great person has passed away" (Con el corazon acongojado recibo tamana noticia, se ha muerto un grande.¨

Yours Truly, Ignacio and his siblings.

Obituary for Judge Jose Luis Cardero in Jujuy al Dia [Argentina]

Jujuy al día – Ayer, la provincia de Jujuy perdió uno de sus hombres más preclaros, casi una última reserva de la intelectualidad del derecho. Tras una larga enfermedad, a la que le puso el pecho con el coraje que lo caracterizó, falleció el Dr. José Luis Cardero.

Desde esta esquina de la vida no nos queda más que desearle una pronta resignación a la familia y a los amigos, y agradecerle la excelencia alcanzada tanto en lo académico como en lo personal, ha sido maestro de maestros y amigo de sus amigos y el que mejor nos aconsejó a lo largo de nuestra existencia empresarial.

“Rengo” que Dios te ilumine y que la paz ya este con vos.

Sus restos son velados en Futuro y serán inhumados hoy en el Jardín del Castillo.

4 miles (6.4 Km) nice cool morning

2010-03-18T07:50:00.002-04:00

We ran 4 miles around the Reservoir in Central Park in 37 minutes with Carlos, Enzo and his friend Vinicius who's visiting from Italy. Stopped by the Deli for breakfast before heading home.
The weather is slowly starting to look more like spring!

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning

2010-03-11T18:15:00.002-05:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 37 minutes.
While running we ran by our good old Chinese friend whom we nicknamed "Amigo", he was in good humor and shape. I think that at this rate he will bury us...

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning

2010-03-09T13:14:00.002-05:00

Last Saturday we ran 6 miles in 1:14 hrs around Central Park with Carlos, Diego, Susana and Silvia.

This morning we ran with Carlos and Enzo 4 miles around the Reservoir in Central Park in 39 minutes. We had breakfast in the Deli.

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning

2010-03-05T12:01:00.003-05:00

Finally back running after going through the most snowy month in NY history!!!
We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Central Park Reservoir in 39 minutes. Had breakfast in the Deli with Howard.

Finalmente volvimos a correr despues de soportar el mes con mayor cantidad de nieve en la historia de NY!!!
Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 39 minutos. Desayunamos con Howard en el Deli.

6 miles (10 Km) cold morning - Haiti Relief Run

2010-02-20T18:28:00.006-05:00

Finally back running 6 miles with Carlos, Emily and Jennifer. We ran around Central Park in 1.15 hrs at the same time the NYRR were doing the Haiti Relief Run, the park was packed with runners.

We had breakfast in the Deli with Pam, Nina, Amanda, Maruca and Howard. Carolyn and Sam from Bath, England who recently got engaged were invited into the group photo.

A raccoon walked from the park to feed in the trash bin outside the Deli. It took the police and the park rangers to convince him back to the park. It was very amusing watching the police stop the traffic while he crossed back.

The phrase of the day: Master is philosophically Greek!!! by Sarah (a neighbor that hangs out in the Deli).

Coffee with no run...

2010-02-14T11:19:00.002-05:00

I'm recovering from a cold and sciatic but went by the Deli and had coffee with Jennifer and Nina as Carlos had just left. We had a good chat with lots of laughs!!!

Still a slow 2010...

2010-02-10T12:03:00.002-05:00

The weather and my sciatica are giving me a hard time not allowing meeting the band and enjoy the fun of running all together. Let's hope that by this weekend things get better in all fronts!!!

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning

2010-02-04T22:22:00.002-05:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 37 minutes.
Howard was in the Deli for breakfast. An exorbitant amount of Russian English teachers came by for breakfast, no comments...

Short 2 mile run - cold morning

2010-02-02T20:31:00.002-05:00

We did a short 2 mile run with Carlos around the short loop in Central Park in 15 minutes as he was late and I had to leave immediately. Howard was in the Deli with whom we shared conversation and a cup of coffee.

Corrimos solamente 3.2 km con Carlos alrededor de la vuelta corta en la parte alta del Central Park en 15 minutos debido a que llego tarde y nos teniamos que ir rapidamente. Lo vimos brevemente a Howard en el Deli con quien compartimos una charla con cafe.

Schedule for Week 05/10

2010-02-01T09:42:00.001-05:00

Schedule para Semana 05/10:

Tue 02: 4 miles [6.4 Km] (Reservoir) 7.00 am

Thu 04: 4 miles [6.4 Km] (Reservoir) 7.00 am

Sat 06: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 9.00 am

2010 Slow Start!!!

2010-02-01T09:35:00.002-05:00

We've had a slow start for 2010 so far. Cold weather, injuries and bad health have been derailing our good intentions to keep in shape looking forward to our intended goals for this year. Lets hope that February, the second month of the year, will be more fruitful and allow us to get back on track towards our 2010 intended goals.

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning

2010-01-26T09:27:00.002-05:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 38 minutes.
Howard joined us for breakfast in the Deli. Carlos is leaving for Zurich tonight as next Saturday will be his youngest daughter's seventeen's birthday party.

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 38 minutos.
Howard se nos unio para el desayuno en el Deli. Carlos parte esta noche para Zurich ya que el Sabado festejan el cumple 17 de su hija menor.

5 miles (8 Km) cold morning

2010-01-23T21:30:00.002-05:00

We ran 5 miles around Central Park in 56 minutes. After the run we had breakfast at the Deli.

Corrimos 8 km alrededor de Central Park en 56 minutos. Despues de la corrida nos reunimos en el Deli para desayunar.

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning!

2010-01-21T23:13:00.002-05:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 37 minutes.
Professor Garro-n came by the Deli and had breakfast with us and Howard. During our conversation Howard reminded us the old saying: "One does not take sand to the beach".

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 37 minutos.
El Profesor Garro-n paso por el Deli y compartio el desayuno con nosotros y Howard. Durante la interesante conversacion, Howard nos recordo el viejo dicho: "Uno no lleva arena a la playa".

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning!

2010-01-18T12:59:00.002-05:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in Central Park in 38 minutes. Had breakfast in the Deli with Howard.

Professor Garro-n called us this morning as he arrived into JFK from BA. It seems he's been playing beach soccer with the younger guys and has injured his knee. Carlos has agreed that his new nickname (add to the many he already has) should be: Limping Pig!!!

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 38 minutos. Desayunamos con Howard en el Deli.

El Profesor Garro-n nos llamo esta maniana ni bien arrivo a JFK de BA. Parece que mientras estaba jugando futbol en la playa con los mas jovenes se lastimo la rodilla. Con Carlos estamos de acuerdo en darle un nuevo apodo (ya tiene varios), seria: Chancho Rengo!!!

6 miles (10 Km) cold morning

2010-01-16T13:24:00.001-05:00

We ran 6 miles around Central Park in 1:09 hrs.

Corrimos 10 km alrededor de Central Park en 1:09 hrs.

4 miles (6.4 Km) cold morning!

2010-01-12T19:09:00.002-05:00

We ran 4 miles with Carlos around the Reservoir in 38 minutes. I didn't want to over do it since I haven't fully recovered from last week. Breakfast in the Deli was on Carlos!!!

Corrimos 6.4 km con Carlos alrededor del Reservoir en Central Park en 38 minutos. No me quise esforzar ya que aun no estoy totalmente recuperado de la semana pasada. Desayunamos en el Deli, Carlos pago!!!

ILL but with good news!

2010-01-11T18:56:00.004-05:00

I've been ill for a week and expect to start running this 2nd week of 2010. The cold weather hasn't helped.
Professor Garro-n is having a great time in Mar del Plata, eating everything that comes by his path!!!
Last Saturday we meet in the Deli for coffee. Estela came by after a long absence and Katia had just arrived from Spain as she will be here for a year doing her LLM at Fordham Law.

Estuve enfermo la semana pasada y espero volver a correr esta 2nda semana del 2010. El clima frio no me ha ayudado mucho.
El Profesor Garro-n la esta pasando muy bien en Mar del Plata, comiendo todo lo que se le cruza en el camino!!!
El Sabado pasado nos reunimos en el Deli para nuestra habitual tertulia. Se nos unio Estela, que hacia rato no venia y Katia, recien llegada de Espania que comienza su LLM por un anio en Fordham Law.

Schedule for week 01/10

2010-01-04T09:18:00.001-05:00

Schedule para Semana 01/10:

Tue 05: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Thu 07: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Sat 09: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 9.00 am

6 miles (10 Km) very cold & windy morning

2010-01-03T12:22:00.003-05:00

We ran 6 miles with Carlos, Emily and Susanita in 1:12 hrs around Central Park. It was a very cold morning due to the wind that made it hard to put up with it.
Stopped by the Deli for breakfast and hot coffee!!!

Corrimos 10 km con Carlos, Emily y Susanita en 1:12 hrs alrededor de Central Park. Hacia mucho frio con un fuerte viento que hizo muy dificil soportalo.
Pasamos por el Deli para desayunar con cafe bien caliente!!!

Happy New Year 2010!!!

2009-12-31T17:27:00.002-05:00

This being the last day of this decade and year I shall do a short recap of 2009: The goals and aspirations of The Credibility Team were obtained as we finished the NY Marathon (in my case for the 3rd time in a row).

Our goal for 2010 is to run the BA Marathon on 10/10/10. We hope that several relatives and friends will be able and willing to run with us. So far we are trying to convince Guri (Carlos younger brother), Nicolas (my son) and Rosa (my daughter in law), none have commited yet. All who are serious in training to eventually make the finishing line are welcome to join us.

Visiting Argentina this year will coincide with the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Argentine Independence process begun on May 25th, 1810 that lead to it's formal independance on July 9th, 1816.

Siendo este el ultimo dia de la decada y del anio hare un pequenio repaso del 2009: Los objetivos y aspiraciones del Credility Team fueron logrados, ya que llegamos a la meta del NY Maraton (en mi caso por 3ra vez consecutiva).

Nuestro objetivo para el 2010 es correr el BA Maraton el 10/10/10. Esperamos que varios parientes y amigos sean de la partida. Estamos apalabrando a Guri (hermano menor de Carlos), Nicolas (mi hijo) y Rosa (mi nuera), ninguno se ha comprometido aun. Todos los que seriamente se entrenen para eventualmente llegar a la meta son bienvenidos para correr con nosotros.

Visitar la Agentina este anio coincide con el bicentenario del comienzo del proceso el 25 de Mayo de 1810 que llevo a la independencia formal de la Argentina el 9 de Julio de 1816.

Schedule for week 52/09

2009-12-27T10:45:00.001-05:00

Schedule para Semana 52/09:

Tue 29: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Thu 31: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Sat 02: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 9.00 am

News from La Plata, Buenos Aires II

2009-12-27T10:37:00.005-05:00

We have photographic proof of Professor Garro-n's eating havits while on holidays! At this rate he will do the BA marathon bouncing all the way!!!

Tenemos prueba fotografica de los habitos alimenticios del Profesor Garro-n mientras esta de vacaciones! A este ritmo hara la maraton de BA revotando!!!

News from La Plata, Buenos Aires I

2009-12-26T14:03:00.004-05:00

I felt that this picture of Professor Garro-n in La Plata Park doing stretching before a supposed non defined distance run is for sharing!!! If you want to make this up it doesn't work out so well!!! Unbelievable, no comments...

Pense que esta foto del Profesor Garro-n en el bosque de La Plata estirando antes de una supuesta corrida de distancia no determinada valia la pena compartirla!!! Si uno quisiera preparar esto no saldria tan bien!!! No se puede creer, sin comentarios...

6 miles (10 Km) cold & drizzly morning

2009-12-26T13:56:00.004-05:00

After a week of having to postpone runs due to weather conditions we were able to do our usual 6 miles with Carlos and Jennifer in 1:06 hrs around Central Park.
Susan Muller ran half of the way as is recovering from a left leg injury. Emily wasn't able to make it as stayed over visiting her Dad who was recently operated. We wish him a quick recovery.

Despues de una semana en la cual tuvimos que suspender las corridas por razones climaticas pudimos finalmente hacer nuestros usuales 10 km con Carlos y Jennifer en 1:06 hrs alrededor de Central Park.
Susan Muller corrio la mitad de la distancia pues esta recuperandose de una lesion en su pierna izquierda. Emily no pudo ser de la partida ya que esta acompaniando a su Padre que recientemente fue operado. Le deseamos una pronta recuperacion.

Schedule for week 52/09

2009-12-20T16:40:00.001-05:00

Schedule para Semana 52/09:

Tue 22: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Thu 24: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Sat 26: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 9.00 am

6 miles (10 Km) very cold morning

2009-12-19T14:17:00.004-05:00

Emily did her last race to qualify for the 2010 NY marathon. We ran with Carlos to keep her company as it was a very cold morning. They ran the 9 miles. I did 6 miles in 1:05 hrs.
We all then meet in the Deli for breakfast and celebrated the holidays toasting with prosecco! It snowed a lot shortly after midday!

Emily corrio su ultima carrera con la cual califico para la NY maraton en 2010. Corrimos con Carlos para acompaniarla ya que era una maniana muy fria, ellos corrieron 15 km. Yo corri 10 km en 1:05 hrs.
Nos reunimos en el Deli para desayunar y luego celebramos las fiestas brindando con prosecco! Despues del mediodia nevo un monton!

6 miles (10 Km) unusually mild morning

2009-12-15T11:11:00.003-05:00

We ran around Central Park with Carlos in 1:04 hrs.
Howard was in the Deli so we all had breakfast and a good laugh to start well off the day!!!

Corrimos alrededor de Central Park con Carlos en 1:04 hrs.
Lo encontramos a Howard en el Deli con quien compartimos el desayuno y una buena charla con risotadas para comenzar bien el dia!!!

Schedule for week 51/09

2009-12-12T13:37:00.002-05:00

Schedule para Semana 51/09:

Tue 15: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Thu 17: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Sat 19: 8 miles [15 Km] (1 1/2 Loops) 9.00 am

Next Saturday we'll run with Emily as she needs this last race to qualify for the 2010 NY marathon.

Xmas tree for Maruca!

2009-12-12T13:30:00.003-05:00

Amanda and Maruca came by the Deli and asked us to help them choose a Xmas tree for their apartment. We found a very nice one!

Amanda y Maruca pasaron por el Deli y nos pidieron que las acompaniaramos a elejir un arbolito de Navidad para su depto. Encontramos uno muy bonito!

6 miles (10 Km) sunny but very cold morning

2009-12-12T13:19:00.003-05:00

We ran 6 miles around Central Park in 1:06 hrs with Silvia, Carlos and Sam "Castro", Silvia's dog who smokes Cuban cigars while he runs with us!!! The picture was taken in the Park on the East Side and 102 Street cross cut. Had some breakfast at the Deli.

Corrimos 10 km alrededor de Central Park en 1:06 hrs con Silvia, Carlos y Sam "Castro", el perro de Silvia que fuma cigarros cubanos mientras corre, grande!!! La foto fue tomada dentro del parque en el lado Este con la cortada en la 102 St. Desayunamos en el Deli.

6 miles (10 Km) cooler morning

2009-12-08T10:23:00.004-05:00

We ran the 6 miles loop around Central Park with Alex and Carlos in 1:05 hrs.
This was Alex's last run with us during 2009 as he's traveling to Argentina for the Holidays and will return on mid January 2010. His unreasonable and out of context comments and remarks will be missed as they make our mornings brighter! He solemly promised to keep running during his holiday, thing that is very dubious, based on past experiencies...

Corrimos 10 km alrededor del Central Park con Alex y Carlos en 1:05 hrs.
Esta fue la ultima corrida de Alex del 2009 con nosotros antes de su viaje para las fiestas en la Argentina de donde regresara a mediados de Enero del 2010. Extraniaremos sus comentarios y exclamaciones incoherentes y fuera de contexto, los mismos hacian nuestras manianas mas soportables! Prometio solemnemente seguir corriendo durante sus vacaciones, cosa de muy dudoso cumplimiento, basandonos en las experiensas pasadas...

Schedule for week 50/09

2009-12-05T13:08:00.001-05:00

Schedule para Semana 50/09:

Tue 08: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Thu 10: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Sat 12: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 9.00 am

6 miles (10 Km) cloudy & drizzly morning

2009-12-05T12:51:00.003-05:00

We ran 6 miles in 1:03 hrs, the group was numerous and had a good time talking while running.
Breakfast was in the Deli.

Corrimos 10 km en 1:03 hrs, el grupo fue numeroso y nos divertimos charlando mientras corriamos. Desayunamos en el Deli.

6 miles (10 Km) pretty fair morning

2009-12-03T11:03:00.003-05:00

We ran 6 miles with Alex and Carlos in 1:07 hrs doing the Central Park loop. While in the Engineer's Gate area we meet Lynn whom we hadn't seen from before the NY marathon, she was doing well. Had breakfast with Howard in the Deli.

Corrimos 10 km con Alex y Carlos en 1:07 hrs dando una vuelta al Central Park. Mientras pasabamos por el area de la salida del Ingeniero nos cruzamos con Lynn que no habiamos visto desde antes de la NY maraton, estaba bien. Desayunamos en el Deli con Howard.

6 miles (10 Km) cooler morning

2009-12-01T16:45:00.003-05:00

We ran 6 miles with Alex in 1:09 hrs in Central Park. Carlos had to go to Boston for business. Had a quick cup of coffee in the Deli and rushed off as had to take care of some pending work.

Corrimos 10 km con Alex en Central Park en 1:09 hrs. Carlos fue a Boston por negocios. Tomamos un cafe rapido en el Deli pues tuve que ir a atender asuntos pendientes.

Schedule for week 49/09

2009-11-29T14:29:00.001-05:00

Schedule para Semana 49/09:

Tue 01: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Thu 03: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 7.00 am

Sat 05: 6 miles [10 Km] (1Loop) 9.00 am

6 miles (10 Km) ideal morning

2009-11-29T14:22:00.004-05:00

We ran 6 miles with Alex, Carlos and Jennifer in 1:05 hrs. The morning was incredibly beautiful without any clouds and very mild for this time of the year. We had breakfast in the Deli.

Corrimos 10 km con Alex, Carlos y Jennifer en 1:05 hrs. La maniana estaba espectacular sin una nube en el cielo y no muy fresca que es inusual para esta epoca del anio. Desayunamos en el Deli.

5 Km Turkey Trot in Dayton, Ohio

2009-11-28T19:35:00.003-05:00

I ran the 5 km Turkey Trot with family in Thanksgiving morning at the US Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. It was a very cold morning but had a lot of fun running together. Time was irrelevant. Pam took this photo.

Corri 5 km en la base aerea en Dayton, Ohio con familiares de Pam en la maniana de Accion de Gracias. Hacia bastante frio pero nos divertimos mucho corriendo. El tiempo que tomo no fue de importancia. Pam tomo esta foto.