Outdoor Opener - Come cheer me on in San Diego on Cinco de Mayo!

5/1/2013

After a month of very hard work in Mammoth Lakes, CA, we have finally reached that critical moment - the start of outdoor track season!!! I am so sorry about missing a few weeks of blog posts - between the tough track workouts from Coach Schumacher, the killer core from Pascal, and the endless time in recovery, it seems like just a blink of an eye since I arrived here exactly 1 month ago. Training at high altitude has been great but the best part of training camp is the chance to train with the worlds best distance runners. Just wanted to give a shout out to all of my teammates who have been pushing me through all the tough workouts - you guys are amazing!
But now it is finally time to give up the mountain roads, the trainers, and the serenity of nature for a blazing fast oval, a new set of track spikes, and the roar of the crowds! I will be opening up this weekend at the Re:Run race in San Diego, CA. I will be running the 800m on Sunday May 5th starting at 11am in Balboa Stadium. If you are a Californian it would be amazing if you would be in the stands cheering me on as I hark back to my roots in the 800m. The cool thing about this race is that if you want to be part of the fun, you can also run a 5k in Balboa park in the morning (starting at 730am) that finishes at the Stadium and then cheer us on starting at 11am! (www.rerunsandiego.com)

Running Tip #8: Racing is part physical and part mental strength. The mental strength is key to performance. Rid yourself of any negative thoughts and watch your performances soar!

P.S. Happy Birthday Brittany!! :)

This marks the start of the 2013 outdoor season and a chance to chase after new personal records and the dream of bringing a medal back to the U.S. from World Championships in Moscow, Russia this summer. I am so blessed to be healthy and able to train at my peak. Thank you for your cheers on the track and for supporting me in the work that means the most to me - changing lives in South Sudan! I am ready to charge into the 2013 outdoor season and change the world one race at a time... LET'S GO!

9 Comments

David Bolanos

05/02/2013 1:19am

After that amazing record in the 5k, Im so excited to see what you got outdoors. Good luck in San Diego!

Lopez Lomong

05/02/2013 7:40pm

Thanks so much for the cheers David! I will run my best.
- Lopez

Sebastian

05/09/2013 7:53am

Hi Lopez, that was a good start in San Diego :) Saw your race on video. Hope you are pleased with your first outdoor race this season.
Wish you all the best for your season and your project 4 south sudan.
I read your book a few month ago and liked it much.
Greetings from a german Runner (hometwon now Kassel)
Sebastian

Monica

07/02/2013 10:11pm

Hi, My name is Monica, I go to Florida Christian College, I couldnt sleep tonight so I read your book because my sister had it in her room. I run Cross Country at my college, this past year was my first year, I went from not being able to run a mile to being able to run 3 in just 2 months. My time right now for a 5k is 33.15, my coach wants me to get to 28 this August. I loved reading your story, it is so awesome to see God's faithfulness and glory working through you, and that you recognize that it is because of God that you made it to where you are! I am so happy that you are doing this, I have a big place for Africa in my heart, I want to go there after I graduate to bring music and joy to people there. When I started running I wasnt sure I wanted to do it, but now I love it and God has gotten me so far! Your story is so inspiring to me, I cannot wait to be back at school to tell my teammates about you! I hope that in upcoming races you do well!

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07/16/2013 3:33am

I will be opening up this weekend at the Re:Run race in San Diego, CA. I will be running the 800m on Sunday May 5th starting at 11am in Balboa Stadium.

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11/07/2013 7:55am

Hi Lopez. I didn't know where else to post…I have so much I could say about your story but just wanted to tell you that your book is a 'must read' for everyone and it has touched me so much. I started last night, reading late into the night and didn't even want to go to work today so that I could keep reading! LOL! I can't wait to finish because I have a husband and 3 children who will be reading this book when I am done and I know will love and be inspired by your story as well. You have opened my eyes to a world that I am ashamed to say I didn't know about and am so interested in learning more and how I can help. THANK YOU for sharing!! xoxo

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04/27/2014 2:04am

You are an example for me to learn, I just want to say thank you and wish you good health and success

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