Four Races in Three Months

Yesterday I signed up for El Guatibiri del Otoao, another 10k race. This means I am now signed up for four races in the next three months. The first two, in February and March don’t worry me at all as they are both 5k races and I did both of those last year; I just … Continue reading Four Races in Three Months

Thirteen years later

Two days ago, on May 2, 2025, was the thirteenth anniversary of the accident that caused my TBI.  This year, to celebrate, I decided to run a 10k. Looking back during the last year, a lot of things happened that weren’t always easy but led me to where I am and what I achieved today. … Continue reading Thirteen years later

My fastest five mile run

I didn’t have any races this weekend, so I went back to my five mile Saturday run, which I hadn’t done in a while. I thought I was going to have a very hard time and it would take me a very long time to finish, since lately I have been a little slow and … Continue reading My fastest five mile run

My First 10k Race

Believe it or not (those who know me well probably won’t believe it), this morning I woke up at 3:30 AM to run.  I don’t know but I think I have the running bug that’s going around.  This wasn’t just any regular weekend run, this was a race, and it was my first 10k race. … Continue reading My First 10k Race

Volunteering at San Gabriel 10k

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

Stronger legs for running

Before I started running last year, when I just exercised at home, I was used to doing lower, upper and total body workouts during the week. This was a mix of a lot of different cardio, strength and core workouts,but since I started running, that has been my main focus.I haven’t been doing a lot … Continue reading Stronger legs for running

Seven mile Saturday run

This morning I went for my now regular, Saturday morning 5 miles run. I went a little later than usual, it was almost noon, but it was a little cloudy, windy and it even rained a little.  I began my run at one end of the path, rather than in the middle like I usually … Continue reading Seven mile Saturday run

Ready to run my first 10k

After completing my first 5k this year, I signed up for my next two. The one in February is next weekend and it happens to be Córrelo, camínalo o ruédalo, the first race I did after my TBI. I have already completed this race three times, now I’m going for my fourth. After that is … Continue reading Ready to run my first 10k