Before the new year started, I was already thinking about my next race, but I still hadn’t decided. It was either one very early in the morning close to my house or one 2 hours away on a Sunday evening. I picked the one close to home, that was the obvious choice, but I didn’t … Continue reading 5 Mile Saturday Run
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Yesterday afternoon, I successfully completed my third 5K this year. This one was called the 5k Criollo by the Foundation Criollos 13 in Caguas. It was a fundraiser to support patients affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) of Puerto Rico, INC. The race began near the town square in Caguas, … Continue reading Third race of the year
Yesterday, my coach had a new challenge for me, no more running half a lap or part of it. This time, I had to run one lap in 3 minutes, no more no less. If it took longer I had to run faster, if it took less I had to slow down. He told me … Continue reading Keeping up with the running challenges
Today I want to be very thankful that my dog, Indy, is doing a lot better. She went back to the veterinarian yesterday and she is doing well. Her hip is doing a lot better but her left leg is still tied up in a cast. She can’t stretch it but she wants to walk … Continue reading Very thankful to be in a happy place again
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
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
I still haven’t finished the 60 Minutes of Cardio Strength and Yoga Collection I started in July. I knew it would be difficult when I started it but I was up for the challenge and very optimistic about being able to finish it in one month. However, after attempting to do several twice or even … Continue reading Two Apple Fitness Collections in August
I am not a hiker, I like walking and running and if I’m invited on a hike, I go, but I am not a hiker. My balance is not the best and I am terrified of falling and hitting my head again. However, when my boyfriend invited me on a hike with his family, who … Continue reading That time we got lost in El Yunque Rainforest
As the month of May came to an end, I finished the challenge I started at the beginning of the month, the 12 day Bring Out Your Inner Champion with Kickboxing Challenge on Apple Fitness. Despite it being only 12 days, I took days in between each video and some rest days as well so … Continue reading Kickboxing Challenge and Paddle boarding
I’m happy to say that I finished the 14-Day HIIT and Strength Challenge on Apple Fitness. This is the second challenge I have tried and finished, so far. I took a one day break after the first seven days of the challenge but if I didn’t, I don’t think I would have finished. I thought … Continue reading Officially done with the 14- HIIT and Strength Challenge!
I made it halfway into the 30-Day Core Challenge! I have been following it religiously and haven’t skipped a day, not even on weekends when I usually don’t workout. I thought I was going to be tired of this pretty soon after starting but that has not been the case. These workouts are short and … Continue reading Halfway through the 30-Day Core Challenge
I’m very happy to say the year is starting off well for me; only nine days into the year I got a new job. I was a very surprised when I received a call for my employer just minutes after my interview, I immediately thought something was wrong. It was the complete opposite, he told … Continue reading New year, new job!
This morning I had scheduled the Meta Social Media Marketing Associate exam. I had already taken this exam twice and didn’t pass but you know what they say, “third time’s a charm”, so I’ve been studying and taking some practice tests for about a week to finally get my certification. I was really worried because … Continue reading Got my Meta Social Media Marketing Profesional Certification!
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