Fitness 2010

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Fitness 2010

A new year brings a great many more challenges. This year I started out my goals in fitness in Los Cabos Mexico. February 7^th I made my swim across the sea of Cortez to lands end for the 2^nd time in my fitness challenges. In 09 I made the same swim and did it in 41.04 this year I did it in 27.32 Upping my time in the water during the last 6 months has helped loads. Thanks be to God, it was a safe swim.

First Race of the YEAR!

The Library Run February seems that every time I get on this course, I shave some time off my personal best here. Last year I did this same run in 20.10 this year I did it in 19:56 Always a great run!

Almond Blossom 2010 8K

Faster & faster I get, cold is a standard for this race and I wouldn’t have it any other way. The turnout was one of their biggest and I was extremely happy to beat my time in the 8K from last year. In 09 I did it in 34.36 this year I did it in 33.09

Henrys Run! 1^st place 19.53

This is one race I look forward to every year. Its Henry’s Run at Stan State University. The weather was awesome compared to last year and we all did better then expected. Me, I came in 2^nd overall and 1^st in the age group 40- & up. Last year I did this run in 20:36 A great run for some wonderful children who weren’t so lucky at birth.

It was April 17^th and I ran for health. Excitement! You bet, went in to this run easy in mind for the reason that on May 2^nd I would be doing The Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon. Even though it wasn’t my best time for a 5K, I still manage to place 1^st over all. Since I started running in 05, I have never once placed 1^st over all; Their has always somebody faster and younger. On April 17^th that somebody was me. I couldn’t believe it! In most of the races that I have been in, there is one fellow that had always been the leader of the pack. He’s a fast runner and has been running since the dawn of time. I just got use to the fact that if he is racing with me. I may place 2^nd in our age group but not 1^st at this years run for health, I beat him and still can’t figure out how. My wife seems to think I put a rock in his shoe when he wasn’t looking. Perhaps. None the less, it was my day and winning a race in my age group is awesome, but winning a race overall is Spectacular!

Shadow chasing the Pros “The Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon”

So I got the attention of the Pros at The Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon this year; IM still ecstatically happy by how much time I was able to break away from last years Triathlon “The Escape from Alcatraz” It wasn’t a 5 minute increase nor a 10 or even 12 But, a staggering 52 minutes. After the Triathlon, I met up with the Pros in The Muscle Milk Rejuvenation Station and they to couldn’t believe how much I had improved in one years time. They where very much interested on how I did it. So, I told them strait up. I did it through my faith in Jesus Christ & crossed that finish line in his name & for him and his people who are struggling with addictions, weight loss and life in general. Jesus was with me all the way. He kept me safe & strong. In fact, never once did I get tired nor did I bonk. During the Tri, I found myself repeating to others along the way, passing on the left. Friends, just as soon as I hit the water, I felt good! During the triathlon I seen many struggles along the way as well as crashes on the bikes & injuries during the run.

Staying focused in him, I avoided spills & fatigue. On June 13^th at 5PM The Escape from Alcatraz will air on the TV network CBS

I invite to see just how vigorous this Triathlon can be & keep in mind, if I can do it so can you! My bib# was 1275 this year & 1050 last year. This year I completed it in 3:07:36 & in 09 I completed it in 3:59:11

Oakdale Chocolate Run 2010

Despite the Doctors recommendation. I decided to jog this mornings race. Jog, ya right! IM a runner, well, at least till I got 1.5 miles into it; my body decided to put me in check. I had a huge lead overall & then I had to fall back cause the irritation of the procedure started to act up & a slight pain came on. I fell back & asked my Lord to guide me. He guided me to 2nd place in my age group & 7th over all.
WOW!

The Modesto Classic 2010

This was the first time I ever took part in the race. Generally I miss it because its my busy season. IM a DJ so right now in the month of May its all about entertaining 3-4 days a week. In fact, the only reason I took part in this race was that a friend asked me to be Cheeto The Cheetah for the kids. Having only 3 hours of sleep the night before; I got my sleepy body out of bed that morning & took off to do the 1 mile & play Chester for the kids. Me I just couldn’t disappointment them nor my good friend Barbara. But thanks to her, I can now add a Cheetah to my long list of Mascots I have been in my life time. Check out my impressive Résumé. I have bewen The Easter Bunny, Splasher The Frog, Chucky E Cheese, A Power Ranger. Roller Roo, Santa Clause & now a Cheetah. Hurray! The silliest one I have ever been, it was a Power Ranger. I was 300lbs & my costume was on backwards. Ouch! Giggles. The Worse mascot I have ever been. That would be Roller Roo. Why? I never learned how to skate. Smiles. God willing, I will try to make this a yearly run & work on trying to do better on the 1 mile course I ran. This year I did it in 5.56 Not to bad for only 3 hours of sleep.

The Escalon Park Feet 2010

This has always been a fun race & the only 2 mile race I do all year long. This year I placed 3^rd in my age group & not with my best time. I was still very happy & very tired. The effects of over training where settling in and in fact, little did I know that I would be getting injured the fallowing day in a casual 13 mile run. Me, I am only human. A Sinner as everyone else and guilty of only listening to my Lord but not hearing. He had been telling me to slow down with 2 prior injuries since the Escape From Alcatraz in May. Me, IM a big dummy. Again, I was listening but not hearing him. In the end, I came to listen & hear with an injury I brought upon myself with an over worked knee. It put me down for nearly 3 weeks. Can I get a witness? I am that witness and I’m here to tell you that God Answerers Prayers. Please read below what happened to me at the next run.

GAP God Answerers Prayers
Shortly after racing The Escalon Park Fete one week after the 4th of July, I got injured in a 13 mile causal run. That same day that I injured my knee, I went to Mass & was unable to walk without a cane to support me. For me, running was not going to happen any time soon & my dreams of racing in the Wharf to Wharf on the 3rd Sunday of the July seemed only that., a dream. On the Thursday before the big race, I thought I would give my knee a test run on the Arc machine at the gym. I started out easy with very little resistance & after a short time, I couldn’t endure the pain no more. Broken & with a crushed heart, I went to the hot tub with tears in my eyes to work my knee & I just knew I wasn’t going to be able to race on the upcoming Sunday. “The Wharf to Wharf 2010” later that evening I went into prayer & gave thanks for the opportunities he has given to me in regards to fitness in faith and & ask for guidance in continuing a healthy lifestyle in Jesus name. That night while watching The Flintstones on DVD; A thought came into my head to go lace up & run. Then after I found myself on my treadmill jogging at about 4.5 MPH I got through the 1st mile with little discomfort & was encouraged by The Holy Spirit to keep running. Before I knew it, I was up to 3 miles at 5.5 MPH then 4 miles, then 5. Before my run was all over, I had ran 6.3 miles with a top speed of 6MPH a slow pace, you bet; But considering I was walking with a cane a few days ago, I was beside myself & told my wife to pack up the suit case. I may not race this weekend, but I will run The Wharf to Wharf & run it for fun. My Lord just gave me another blessing. Her thoughts immediately where, if you run it, you will race to win. Your very competitive & you just might hurt yourself while running in this race. She was right like always, so I came up with this idea to keep myself in check as well as keep my run for fun. So, I pulled out my duck hat, moved to the front of the start line, “per my last years qualifying time” & stood among the fastest runners from all around the world. Kenyans, Moroccans & Americans. & yes, I was the only goober that had a Duck Hat on at the starting line. My time, I did it in 52:02 not even close to my best time for a 6 mile run. But, having been given this opportunity to run this race from my Lord, it made it the best race I have ever been in. I truly felt the Holy Spirit within me as I ran the race and afterwards I was seen sporting the biggest smile on my face. Shortly after the run, I only had a little discomfort in my knee and was feeling good enough to enjoy the holiday time in Santa Cruz with my wife. The next day, I woke up feeling strong and celebrated the best run of my life with a 1 mile swim in the Santa Cruz Bay. “GAP” God Answerers Prayers.

Its hard to be competitive when you have a duck on your head

I love you Jesus & I thank you for loving me

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

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