This weekend, Las Fiestas De La Calle San Sebastián were celebrated in Old San Juan. This is a four day festival celebrated in Old San Juan, often called the biggest festival in the Caribbean. Artisans from all over the island como to sell their art, artists gather all around the old city to share their … Continue reading Las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián and First Race of the Year
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Happy New Year 2026! This year, I want to become a stronger runner, run more 10k races and another half marathon, so it seems appropriate, yet it wasn’t planned, that my first run of the year happened to be a long run. This week’s long run was just five miles, a decent long run to … Continue reading Happy New Year 2026
Christmas in Puerto Rico is a very special one, every week has a new adventure or gift; this week had a few. What started off as a regular work week, turned into an adventure as we headed on our annual Christmas field trip celebration. This time they took us to explore the town of Ponce, … Continue reading Christmas Field Trip and Graduation
I had been looking forward to this weekend, specifically Saturday night, for months. For a while I didn’t know who I was going with and I only learned where I would be sitting two days before, but I was going to Bad Bunny’s three month Residency in Puerto Rico. I knew people who had gone, … Continue reading “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí” Residency
I didn’t have any special plans for Labor Day weekend, just my sewing class on Saturday morning and I had to complete my weekend long run on Sunday. Almost done! Titi Margo’s bag (left), my bag (right) Paseo Lineal de Bayamón I was a little surprised when my running coach sent a message to the … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Surprise Run
The week after my 10 mile race, I was on vacation with my family. I had planned to run a little during my vacation, maybe running at the beach, which I love. This time, however, it wasn’t so much fun. Turns out, it’s not fun to run at every beach. As beautiful as that beach … Continue reading Family Vacation and Preparing for the Next Big Race
My running coach, Freddy, organizes a race every year for the past 27 years, called Las 16 Millas de Sabrina (Sabrina’s 16 Miles). This event is not only useful for many runners because they can use the results to qualify for marathons, but the money earned is donated to different organizations. When I was first … Continue reading Las 16 Millas de Sabrina
Yesterday, whenI got up at 4:30 am for a Saturday morning run, I didn’t bother to check the weather. It seemed perfect to run as early as possible and we were running by the ocean so it’s always very breezy. To me, the weather was perfect for running, until it started to rain, quickly after … Continue reading Weekend long run in the rain
Today I got the chance to participate in the San Juan Bautista 10k in San Juan. This race is hosted by the town of San Juan, to commemorate the day of San Juan Bautista (Saint John the Baptist) who the town capital town is named after. I really wanted to participate in this race for … Continue reading San Juan Bautista 10k
I wasn’t able to run or exercise for a week, which was a little frustrating, especially since I had already signed up for a 5k race this Saturday. I considered giving my bib number away, but this race seemed interesting because the last mile would be in a racecourse. I wanted to see what that … Continue reading 5k Hipódromo (Racecourse)
It took me a little longer than anticipated, but I finished the Apple Fitness Collection, Get Your legs in Great Shape Collection on Friday night. I wasn’t sure whether I should do this last workout on Friday night or not because I knew I had to wake up on Saturday for what sounded like a … Continue reading First Saturday morning run with Freddy’s Runners
I was not sure this day would come, but I made it! As of today, April 8, 2025, I have been seizure free for a decade! It’s a little unbelievable that it’s finally official, 10 whole years! It’s still scary, but I made it to a decade and I’m so proud of myself! This deserves … Continue reading Ten Years Seizure Free!
For the past month, I have spent my Sundays in races. I competed in three and volunteered in two. This morning was my second time volunteering in a race, this time I helped in the 15th edition of the San Gabriel school for deaf children 10k. My job at this race was to help take … Continue reading Volunteering at San Gabriel 10k
A couple of months ago I signed up to help in one of the oasis at the Puerto Rico IronMan 70.3, with a few of my fellow members of Freddy’s Runners. I had done this type of thing when I was in high school, at 5k races, which have a lot less people and don’t … Continue reading 2025 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico
Yesterday, Sunday October 17, was the first UPRRP 5k, to raise funds for the University of Puerto Rico’s Rio Piedras campus scholarship program. It was also my second 5k of the year. The entire race took place across the university’s Rio Piedras campus in San Juan. I had been there many times for different occasions, … Continue reading Second race of the year: 5K Vamos por la IUPI
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