I just realized this afternoon that the month is just about to end and I completely forgot about the Apple fitness challenges. I was so focused on running that I completely forgot I was going to try to do one, maybe two, in each of the last two months of the year. If I had … Continue reading November Collection- Get your shoulders in great shape
It’s been a tough week; my dog, Indy, got hit by a car on Thursday when a gate was accidentally left open and Sandy (Indy’s sister), Lego ( one of my brother’s dogs) and her were playing next to the sidewalk unsupervised. When my parents heard the noise inside the house, they quickly ran out. … Continue reading How could someone do this to my dog?
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
After a stressful and very rainy elections week, I was finally able to go back to the track. I didn’t think it would be very crowded but it seemed like I wasn’t the only one who wanted to get out of the house because it was just as packed as it always is. Today I … Continue reading Back to the track
This is the second Saturday I wake up at 7 am to go running. I don’t believe you should wake up before 8 am on a Saturday unless you have a very good reason, but going running in the morning when it’s less hot and there’s not that many people at the track has become … Continue reading A running start
I’m not known for my political opinions or comments, you haven’t seen much of that here, except on special occasions and this is one of those. As you already know, I am puertorrican, born and raised on the island. If you have been following the upcoming U.S. elections, you have heard the recent “jokes” made … Continue reading You’re not funny, that’s my home you’re talking about
A few weeks ago I signed up for my first 5K in about three years. I was excited but also a little nervous. I only started running about a month ago, I didn’t rest at all and I walked a lot yesterday, and it was really hot outside today. Despite all of this, I still … Continue reading Comets CPS Run or Walk 5K
Yesterday I did the sixth and last video of the Train to Row a Fast 2000 Meters Challenge on Apple Fitness. This was the second challenge I started but didn’t finish and was pushing myself to finish in October. I’m so proud and happy to have finished both challenges with a week to spare, not … Continue reading Finished the Rowing Challenge!
Earlier this week I found a reminder of my achievements 11 years ago, when I was just starting to run again. I remember getting on the treadmill at therapy and running as long as I could trying to hang on a little bit longer every day. It wasn’t more than a few minutes back then, … Continue reading Keep running but don’t rush it
This running thing is starting to get addictive. I went to the track this morning, when it was pretty empty and it wasn’t supposed to be so hot. I think I should have gone earlier because it was still 87 degrees that felt like 97. But even with the sun shining at full blast, I … Continue reading Saturday morning run
Yesterday I went running again, this time I was told to do two more laps than last time, still running and walking. Two more laps made it eight and this really motivated me but I was worried I was going to be too tired when I got to the last two. With these two extra … Continue reading Motivated to run a 5K again
I did it! I finished the 60 Minute Cardio, Strength and Yoga Collection on Apple Fitness . Took me longer than I had planned but as I said a few weeks ago, I finished it in October. Doing this challenge today, also gave me a chance to run, as the cardio video I had left … Continue reading 60 Minute Cardio, Strength and Yoga Collection- DONE!
I have been looking for something fun to do outside of work, to get me out of my house, keep my mind occupied, and maybe meet new people. As you probably know, I like exercising and staying active, and I considered joining a gym but I have everything I need to work out in my … Continue reading Got a running coach!
Today I decided to go on a walking tour around Old San Juan. It was a sort of last minute decision on Friday to book the tour for today and I didn’t know anyone else taking the tour with me but, the tour guide happens to be my brother so I knew I was in … Continue reading A tour around Old San Juan
When October started a few days ago, I remembered I hadn’t finished the last two Collections I started on Apple Fitness. My plan had always been to start and finish a new one every month, and I had been doing that until June, but now I remembered I haven’t finished the the ones I started … Continue reading No more excuses, Im Unstoppable!
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