I didn’t think I would be able to do both, run and go to sewing class on Saturday morning, but I tried yesterday. 

After training during the week, on weekends I usually do a long run or a race. This weekend, my long run increased to 7 miles. That’s too long of a run to do when the sun is already out in this heat, so I decided to join my group, as well as a lot of other runners before sunrise in Viejo San Juan. 

I was a little nervous at first because it was really dark and I knew the group had already started when I got there. Luckily there was another member of my group there, so I didn’t start alone and there are always a lot of other runners. Even if you don’t know anyone, you’re never alone.

I didn’t know in what direction or how far I should run, but I was told to run up to El Morro fort and then go back down past the beach. I didn’t know how far past it was but I headed out thinking I would figure it out along the way. 

This run includes two steep hills and one not so steep but long hill. From where I started, the steepest hill was the first one I encountered. In a way that was good because I got it out of the way fast and before I was tired. A few minutes later came the longest one, up to the doors of the fort. 

After getting up to the fort, I headed back down the way I came and ran down to El Escambron Beach. Turning back around there is where you see the third hill. By that time, I was already tired and the sun was out, but all you want to do is finish so I ran up that hill like my life depended on it. 

Balneario El Escambron

That last part back to the capitol was the most difficult one but it’s also where I pushed harder, first because I was tired, wanted to finish and I also had to get home. Having to get ready for sewing class after a run is really motivating, and I learned that I actually can do both. I ran 7 miles in an hour and 51 minutes and got a lot further ahead in sewing my first bag. 

Unknown's avatar

Published by mariacristinasanfeliu

I’m an aspiring writer still looking for exactly what I want to write about, with a lot of creativity, imagination and desire to write. I studied Writing and Rhetoric at Syracuse University where I explored many different sides of writing through my classes and extracurricular activities in order to narrow my search for an identity as a writer. I have written for Citrus TV Noticias and La Voz magazine, both of which gave me the chance to explore different mediums in which to write in. Through Citrus TV Noticias I also gained experience in translating from English to Spanish and vice versa, which is also something that I would be interested in working on since I am fluent in both of these languages. I was also an intern at Syracuse University Press where I got hands on experience in what goes into actually editing and publishing a book. Through out the last four years I have faced a lot of challenges, which helped chape the person I am today. After being in a tragic car accident, being in comma, having a Traumatic Brain Injury, and being in therapy for over a year, I am a new me, willing to face challenges and knowing how to deal with them. I want to write about my accident and life after it to help others, show them it can be done and help in any way I can.

Leave a comment