swimming – Unstoppable María

2025 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico

A couple of months ago I signed up to help in one of the oasis at the Puerto Rico IronMan 70.3, with a few of my fellow members of Freddy’s Runners. I had done this type of thing when I was in high school, at 5k races, which have a lot less people and don’t … Continue reading 2025 Ironman 70.3 Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, summer

First day at the beach after quarantine

I have been waiting for this for months, I was afraid it wouldn’t be possible this summer but the day finally came. When I remembered we were going to the beach today, I didn’t think twice about getting out of bed. It was a beautiful day, perfect for going to the beach. I know what … Continue reading First day at the beach after quarantine

motivation, workout

That short morning workout

After a pretty good long weekend, I was able to wake up half an hour earlier this morning and workout again before going to work. I surprised myself by not only waking up, but actually doing more than my previous 15 minutes, which was also my goal for today. This morning I worked out for … Continue reading That short morning workout

Brain Injury, TBI, therapy

Healing water

I think I have mentioned before that part of my therapy while I was rehabilitating from the accident was water therapy. Water therapy is a great way to get your body moving because there is no impact while you are in water, so this therapy included swimming, water aerobics, aquatic yoga, as well as cranial … Continue reading Healing water

This is Maria Cristina

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Ready for therapy

She went all the way to Syracuse because I wanted to go to my graduation a year later, I am going to her graduation, no matter what she says. I love you

This was the second 5k I did after the TBI. I didn’t have help on this one, I did it all by myself. It took me like 50 or 55 minutes; something like that.