Yesterday I completed my July 5k, called the 5k extrAVAganza. This race was done to raise funds for Los Amigos de AVA(The friends of AVA). This is a foundation with the aim to create consciousness about TANC2 and other uncommon genetic neurological conditions. Some common symptoms of TANC-2 are autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability, delayed language … Continue reading 5k ExtrAVAganza
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Yesterday, as I talked to my neurologist, I was surprised to get the ok to try the energy gels for long runs and/or races, as I told him I’m still running and have started to run longer races. I knew of these energy gels but never looked into them because I just assumed he wouldn’t … Continue reading A runner’s diet
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 hoping this weekend would be a sunny one, I wanted to run and later go to the beach to celebrate my 35th birthday. Yesterday, I woke up hoping I would be so lucky and I went for my run. It was a little cloudy but the weather app on my phone said it … Continue reading 35
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
As I said a few days ago, after jogging for two miles, I wanted to see if I could do the same for 3 miles at a 5k. I got a chance to try it this morning at the Kilómetros de Cambio (Kilometers of Change) 5k this morning. I was very interested in getting a … Continue reading What I learned at Kilómetros de Cambio 5k
On Tuesday night, I was able to jog for two miles on the track without taking any breaks to walk, just like I was supposed to. I was able to finish 23 minutes and 24 seconds and finished each mile in a little over 11 minutes. That’s more than a minute faster than my regular … Continue reading Keep a steady pace
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
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
I made a last minute decision last Friday to run the San Patricio (Saint Patrick’s) 5k last Sunday. This race has been organized by the San Patricio mall in Guaynabo for 29 years to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital in Puerto Rico. When I said I was going to do this, I figured it … Continue reading San Patricio 5k
This year, I hadn’t started a new Apple Fitness challenge yet, not even after I decided to focus more on my lower body. I hadn’t even thought about it, until I remembered last week and decided to try to use Apple Fitness to help me improve my new hobby. There are collections to help you … Continue reading Get Your Legs in Great Shape
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