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Let's Roll - Outdoor 2015!

4/15/2015

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       It's been many month's since I have last written so let me catch you up on life since September.  Let's start with the BIG change - getting married!  I know everyone says that you don't remember your wedding day and that it all goes by in a blur, but let me tell you, those moments with our family and my new wife will never get blurred.  Huge shout out to Britt and both of our amazing families for making the day one of the most memorable in my life! 
         
      But when the bells go quiet, the cake has been eaten (pecan frosting - yum!), and the last dance has played (Angel by Sarah McLachlan) it is something like the feeling you get when you run through the line at the end of an Olympic 5K.  No, seriously!  It's exactly what it feels like!  You have been planning for this moment, training, visualizing it again and again, and then there you are with arms outstretched, taking a big breath and trying to memorize every little thing about it.  When you cross that Olympic finish line you feel the exhaustion, relief, runner's high.  Gosh, I love those feelings! Every bit of it.
       

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      So with the overwhelming happiness that all newlyweds have, we boarded a plane and traveled for 24 hours to Australia.  We both got middle seats 20 meters apart... romantic, right :-/... but I guess we can't complain about free flights from cashing in airline miles.  So, groggily, we stumbled into Sydney.  And it took our breath away!  This city is AWESOME... why can't it be 24 hours closer.  Harbor tour on a 100 year old ship, The King and I at the Sydney Opera house, runs through the botanical gardens, Darling Harbor, Sydney nightlife, afternoon Tea at the Victoria building... I could have explored that city for years! 
          But we kept marching on, and a week later we found ourselves in Adelaide, where Brittany will be assigned late this year.  In the same way we were awed by Sydney's over-the-top sparkle and character, we were awed by Adelaide's down-to-earth living.  We strolled to the Central Market each day to pick up ingredients for Ugali - fresh Kale and wild kangaroo meat (I know, they are so cute, but a man's gotta eat!). We toured the Adelaide Hill's nature reserves and wineries and connected with Aboriginal culture (Brittany picked up some new painting inspiration and I am working on my didgeridoo skills). Can't wait for the exciting new adventures Down Under during my off season!
       But, before I get carried away dreaming about dingos and Tasmanian devils I'm BACK TO THE TRACK!!  After a short but fun indoor season, outdoor starts on Friday at the Mt. SAC Invite.  I am racing the 1500m at 6:39PM and can't wait to be out in the open air, running in the beautiful California sunshine with the Bowerman Track Club.  Next up is Stanford Payton Jordan Invite on Saturday May 2nd.  Time to light it up and set the stage on the way to IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China. Come cheer me on in California!! 

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9 Comments
Jim Harding
4/15/2015 01:38:49 pm

GREAT post Lopez! Thanks for catching us up! Blessings on your outdoor season, and Brittany's assignment. And awesome picture at the end!!

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John Collins
4/15/2015 02:50:09 pm

Hi Lopez. Congratulations to you and your wife! Hope to see you run at The Prefontaine Classic.

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Don Doran
4/16/2015 02:37:33 am

Jambo Lopez! Congratulations on your marriage and best wishes. From Don, your therapist with the Whartons from Eugene 2008.

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Jackie Miron
4/16/2015 07:40:29 am

It is so wonderful to hear about your adventures. Your life is so full and interesting and I wish you the very best. Thinking of you from Manlius and Skaneateles where I am working as a running coach.

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Judy tinker
4/16/2015 08:49:27 am

We are so very happy for you! Keep up the good work! We look forward to seeing you at the next olimpics!

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Kathleen Paccia McClure
4/16/2015 03:08:14 pm

Great to hear what is going on in your life. Congrats with your wedding, looking forward to rooting for you in the next Olympics. So happy for you both.

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Diane Malchak
4/25/2015 11:03:55 pm

beautiful post. We have been wondering when your races start. Can't wait to follow your success

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kizi link
12/21/2015 12:32:00 am

I was very impressed with the work you did. sure you will be very happy to be doing things together. I wish later I will be happy as you. Please share more interesting things for us.

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Dee Stoner
2/13/2018 06:28:40 pm

I'm so Proud of You & Brittney. You kept Your Faith, through Everything! I'm friends with Kim Knowels & I read Your book! God Bless You Folks!

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