Through Christ

Its a new YEAR 08 and I look forward to all the great runs and Triathlons this year! 

Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

The Library 5K Run 2/08

Leading by example

Last Saturday was a great day to get out and enjoy the sunshine. I started my day out running a 5K with a Solar Powered Person, “Doug McKinnon” a Cool guy named Dan Gardner and an Amazing Artist who calls himself John Bruce. It was the 5K Library Run in Oakdale. My time was fast, but not as quick as the Speed Doug, from Solar Powered People, was traveling at. He was flying faster then the speed of sound. Heck, I didn’t even see him pass me! Smiles and Giggles of Friendship Bro.. Great Job Doug! Dan and Mr. John Bruce I was thrilled to see you out there this morning and kicking that cigarette to the curb. It’s what it's all about

trying to live a healthier way of life through exercise and nutrition. Folks, we owe it to ourselves and to those who love us.

You Rock Fellows! I’m so proud that you jumped on the line. Start line that is. Keep up the great work and keep reaching for the Heavens and Running for the that never ending finishing line.

Efren AKA The Sponge Bob Runner

Congratulations to Dan who came in 2^nd on his first 5K run and John who came in 3rd on his first 5K run. 

Living a Tobacco free life is where its at!

Almond Blossom 8K Run 2/23/08

Time 34.36 8K

This run was dedicated to my wife. She has been just amazing and her support for me to continue a healthy lifestyle. This was my first 8K run and I was very happy in placing 7th out of 400 plus runners. Glory to God in the highest! I Love Jesus, My Wife and my Mother.

Henry's Run 3/15/08 2nd Place Over All

5K 20.26

After several runs, I finally was able to beat my best time by 3 seconds. It seems I do best when I push away all thoughts on placing and run more for fun. Still, I was very excited to place 2nd over all out of over 300 runners. I actually placed fist in all other age groups except the 13 to 19 age group. The winner was only 13 years young and came in 26 seconds ahead of me. That kid ROCKS!  Folks, this is just a reminder. YOU CAN DO IT! Again, I smoked for more then 20 years and abused my body one way or another. Don't give up! Make exercise a lifestyle and  experience the secret to the fountain of youth.

Run for Health 4/19/08

20.03 2nd place 5K race 

3 seconds can make a world of difference! Sure I beat my best time of 20.26. But still, my goal is to run a 5K in under 20 minutes.  By the grace of God, I will do it someday. 

Below is a photo of all who placed in this run for health. winners! sure everyone one who ran that morning were winners for giving it a go for health.

The 5K Run, The Chocolate and the Heat of 106 degrees!

5/17/08 

This was a great run regardless of the extreme temperatures that hit the Oakdale Chocolate festival  & "5K fun run"  This race was about the hottest race I have ever entered with the temperatures hitting a record high for the day of 106!  Still, I was very happy with my run, I finished in 5th place with a time of 21 minutes flat.  After the run, I went to the festival and had to break up a chase between a Cat and a Tweety Bird. WOW, it was a good thing I was there, that Sylvester can be a terror when it comes to Tweety Birds.  

The Escalon Park Fete July 14 2008

13.26 for a 2 mile run and a 6AM wake up call. Eek!

Good times and My DJ service was hired to entertain the runners and bring them in with some get go to the finish line. It was a 10K race & or a 2 mile run. Since I was hired to entertain the folks there, I entered the 2 mile run so that  I would be missed for to long behind the sound system. In fact, I told me wife. play this recorded mix of 14 minutes & I will be back before it ends. Sure enough, I did the run in 13.26 placing third in my age group.  As far as the song I left paling with my wife. Heck, I still had enough time to get back & cue the next song and dance around. 

3rd place

The Santa Cruz Wharf to Wharf 08

Saturday night came & I was off to work. Being a DJ this happens every year. I get home around 1AM and wake up at 3AM to make the trip to Santa Cruz for the big race of 15000 runners and walkers.  Still, with very little sleep, I beat my time by 1.26 minutes. Incredible! I didn't even race a hard race. My thoughts where to not use my ipod and just go easy to enjoy the run and all the music and people along the route. I finished the race in 43.14 minutes. The Wharf to Wharf race is a hard course with loads of turns and uphill challenges. Me, I was so happy with my time, that when we got into Santa Cruz I jumped in the ocean and swam 1/2 mile in 17minutes. Yes, it's official, I am a cardio junkie.  During my time in Santa Cruz I trained hard with more running, biking and swimming in the ocean. I just loved it. The fallowing day, I swam to the 4th bowie in the ocean witch is the half mile mark. you can't really see that bowie from the shore, but trust me. It's there. In fact, if your ever in Santa Cruz swimming in the ocean on the dream Inn hotel side, take a swim to the 4th Bowie and you will see that it reads in small wording, "Efren Was here" Giggles.. Happily I completed that 1 mile swim in a little over 31 minutes. 

43.14 6 miles

31.11 One Mile Swim

2nd bowie on my way back to the beach 

Color the Skies 5k Run 

August 30,2008 

20.39 5K 4th place in my age division

This was the first time The Color the Skies Festival had a 5K Race, 1 Mile Run/Walk, and my favorite the 100 meter kids run. Me, I was so jazzed to get the kids motivated for their race, I just couldn't help myself and joined them at the start line.  With over 200 entries, this festivals run was a success for the Children's Hospital. Me, I look forward to running this event every year with the kids.  

Memorial Hospital Run & Ride 08

It was a beautiful day & the turn out was great. I would like to thank all those who attended & especially Memorial  Hospital for honoring me with the best DJ award.  Natalie & I where not only surprised, but we were very touched. Not just from the award but from the thought that it came from such a wonderful group of folks that devote their lives in helping others in the fight against cancer. We love you all & I thank you for making The Quake Mobile DJ your first choice for your events. Here are a few pics of The Run & Ride. Me, I entered the 10K & I ran it for my father-in-law who was just diagnosed with pancreatic Cancer. I will call him today & let him know, we placed 2nd with a time of 43.32   Although I think I would have placed 1st; If it wasn’t for that hole in my sock. Smiles 

Praise God for Jesus 

The Wine & Cheese Run 08

Placing 4th & 11th over all with a time of 20.22 Last years time, 21.14 I have still yet to break 20 for a 5K race. But IM getting close. 

The Halloween River Run 08

The Run, Well, It stunk! Giggles. The course was different from last year. It was on rough terrain as well as longer then a 5K course.  NO worries, I made the best of it and it was still a very fun time. My biggest thrill of this event, I get to meet Olympic Gold Medallist Stephanie Brown-Trafton.  She was so nice, It was more then thrilling for me to sport her Olympic Gold Medal. Oh My Gosh! For a minute, I felt like a Gold Mentalist. Thanks Stephanie! 

Update! Keeping off the Weight!

November 08! Its been 3 years since I devoted my life to a healthier alternative. Above here on this website you will see a photograph of me with my Dad sporting a no shirt look. Smiles; Back then I was weighing in at 156lbs with 16.8% body fat This October, I was in Mazatlan Mexico and celebrated a 3 year bench mark with keeping the weight off and 3 years Tobacco Free! Glory to God in the Highest! In this photo above, I about 167lbs with 11.7% Body Fat & 67% Muscle Mass. IM 40 years old here, but I have been recently tested to have the metabolic rate of a 23 year old. 

In the words of our new President Elect, Barack Obama "Yes We Can"

In the words of a God loving man such as myself,

"Yes You Can"

The BAC Triathlon 2008

A different challenge this year at the Modesto Fitness & Racquet Club’s Triathlon, the turn out was a bit smaller bit the competition was much harder. There where some well experienced Tri Athletes that showed for this event. I knew I had my work cut out for me when I arrived and realized that most of the competitors where half my age and extremely fit. Still, nonetheless I manage to place 2^nd to a 22 year old man with about 23 steps in front of me. Over all I was very thrilled with my time beating it from last years time by 7 minutes 14 seconds.

Overall time 101.27   2nd place 

Turkey Trot 2008

Nearly 1200 runners showed up to start the Holiday out on a good step. Me, I raced a hard race with an overall time of 20.38 & placing 63 out of 1153 runners. Excited, you bet. I beat my time from last year by 1-minute 14 seconds. Praise God! I love to run..