This morning, my running group had a Valentine’s Day 5k. It was a special Saturday long run because it wasn’t only Valentine’s Day but it was the coach’s and a few other members’ birthdays. It was great seeing so many Freddy’s Runners together. I rarely go on the Saturday morning long runs with the group, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day 5k
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Today was a very exciting day. First of all, I had a 5k race early this morning. It was my first 5k this year and second of the year. I was excited because I did this race last year and even though I couldn’t remember how long it took me, I was sure I could … Continue reading First 5k of the Year and Benito Bowl
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
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
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
Yesterday I woke up early for my first Wednesday morning run with the running group. I wanted to go to that on because it was the last run of the year at the University of Puerto Rico Botanical Garden. University of Puerto Rico Botanical Garden I was very relaxed because, even though I had to … Continue reading Last Run of the Year
¡Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas! After spending a fun, quiet and small Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my close family, my parents had the great idea to keep celebrating for a few days at the beach. I packed so quickly I was sure I was going to forget something, but as long as I had … Continue reading Christmas Vacation to the Beach
Last night, as I was ready to go to bed, I began to worry I might have forgotten to get labs done for this morning’s appointment with my neurologist. I calmed down when I realized that I didn’t have to bring him any results this time, just good news that I am still seizure free. … Continue reading Great news from the doctor
This morning, I ran the Diabetes 5k in San Juan. I’m very proud to have signed up and finished this just two weeks after my first half marathon. I was afraid to sign up for this because I didn’t know how I would feel after 26 miles. I survived but I did spend the rest … Continue reading 5k Encaminada por la Diabetes
We are one week away from my first half marathon so my coach gave me the longest long run I’ve had so far, ten miles. I was kinda hoping for eight miles but I really should be thankful it wasn’t 12. Because I didn’t want to do that under the burning sun, I decided to join … Continue reading Last Long Run Before the Half Marathon
Last year, my first race as a part of Freddy’s Runners was the CPS 5k, but that race didn’t go so well for me. I started too fast, I didn’t have enough water and it was really hot that day. I thought I knew what I was doing because I had just joined a running … Continue reading CPS 5k, One Year Later
I was very happy last week after I got home and was able to go back to running on the track like I usually do. I was even more excited for my weekend long run. I thought it would be six miles again, which is a lot easier on the track than the treadmill. I … Continue reading First Long Run After My Vacation
After resting for a day, I returned to the track on Thursday night. This time, I wanted to do things right and not have any problems with my ankle so I stretched, like the therapist taught me to, before getting to the track. I felt very confident I could walk for two miles again, without … Continue reading Slowly starting tagain
For the last thirteen years, every time I’m struggling with something I always think, I have to keep going, you can’t quit now. Not stopping and pushing forward is what helped me during the most difficult moment in my life. If I could get through that without quitting, I can get through anything, or so … Continue reading Taking A Little Break From Running
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
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