Stick and stones may break my bones but falling on roads definitely do.

Got so pretty terrible news yesterday. I officially have a fracture on my scapula (back of shoulder). The Dr. Told me how in the works did I break that bone since its one of the hardest bones to break in the human body. Well I seem to out done myself this time.

Broken shoulder, Broken Cervelo, Broken heart

This is the 2nd night of many painful night. Wounds still stinging, legs still inflamed and side of head still swollen due to the blunt force from when I hit the ground. Head scan came out clear no brain trauma. X-rays of shoulder/humerus came out clear......or so I thought. I got a call from the Dr that helped me sunday morning saying they read X-rays wrong I have a fractured shoulder have to go in to see specialist so they can see what they can do for me. I guess it rest rest rest for the next 6-8weeks. I can only let my body heal my fracture and its wounds. Only time will tell when I'll be fixed and able to ride my non existent bike. Going to have to build my Velo (Mia) all over again......

Location:El Encino Dr,Palmhurst,United States

Half +Half= 2 Halfs By: Sergio Garza

Ive had a small but ongoing dispute with a close friend. I love the guy like a brother, but struggle to convince him that a Half is a Half and not a full. The Ironman company host Ironman 70.3 races, and he has completed two. He does not have a problem removing the 70.3 from it, but i do. Most people do actually. Just like some people say ive done a 5k marathon, mini marathon or a 26 mile tour de france(WTF?). Sounds funny, but it happens, often done by  people who have not felt the hardships of the actual event and find no harm in it.


The fact is, an Ironman is a 2.6 mile swim, 112, mile bike, 26.2 mile run. The Half is just that, HALF. It is common knowledge that it takes alot more sacrifice, time, hardship and pain to finish double the distance. Attempting to say the two races are the same, is like saying:

• STC= YALE
• Donna Mayor= Obama
• Night =Day
• Ipod cell= cheap cell....

I have ONE, TWO, THREE  HALF IRONMANS under my belt and im training for a full Ironman, i have not worn any Ironman merchandise (except for my watch), called myself an Ironman or said i have done an Ironman. Point is, the race must be respected, not many have accomplished the great feat and few attempt to even try.

2Weeks away.......

2 weeks out from my event and things are start to calm down a little. 2 weeks out and I'm nervous and anxious at the same time. I've put the mileage in, I've put the time in, I havent had a social life in 7months and it all comes down to one event? I am really glad that things are starting to get a little easier but having the feeling that you will fail and not succeed is hurtful. I have a goal and its going to be a tough one to complete but I know what I have to do. Some people are hoping that I FAIL but thats ok cause that negative energy is going to fuel me up and make me Stronger and unleash what I've been holding for a long time. I may not be the fastest or the strongest person that is doing this race but I can surely say that I have alot of heart and love the sport so much that I will never Give up and continue training Smarter and Pace myself on this event. Nutrition and consistency is Key!

Training Smarter > Training Harder

Stable Watts> Hammering

Time Trialing + Triathlon =<3

Runners Prayer

 I am Down to 3 long runs before my Ironman and its kinda nerve wrecking, its what haunts me most going it to this monster of a race. It gives me the Heebies Jeebies just thinking about it. Tomorrow im sent to run 14miles and just going to take it step by step and when the time come I'll leave it all in Gods hands.

 

 

A Runner’s Prayer

Run by my side – live in my heartbeat,

Give strength to my steps.

As the cold confronts and the wind pushes,

I know you surround me.

As the sun warms and the rain cleanses,

I know you are reaching out –

                        Challenging me; loving me.

And so I give you this run – my effort, my life.

Thank you for matching my stride. 

Amen.  

 

 

One man to look up to.....

The path to our destination is not always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn't matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark.
- Barbara Hall

 

This quote is a one that you must really think about. You cant just live in a box and expect everything to go in your favor. You must get out and experience the world for yourself to see what the world has to offer. If you see somebody with a inspirational story of losing weight or being into running or triathlon and say to yourself "I wish I can do that" or "He does that cause he has no responsibilities". The truth is that anybody can get out and get active just by putting in 30min of exercise a day. You would be astounded of how much 30min of walking or light jogging will do to the body. As per responsibilities everyone has them and they work around them to live an active healthy life style. True Inspiration would have to be my Mentor, Training partner, Coach, and Boss German Madrazo. This man has soooo many things he has to do from responsibilities in the household, family, training for Ironman’s all over the globe and running his Specialty Running Store "Valley Running Co." In McAllen TX. This man works his heart out day in and day out with a beautiful smile on his face every single day of the week. Not only does he have to do Orderings, future orders, clinics, financials, sales he still manages to put in 18hr+ training weeks like if Ironman Training is a piece of cake! HE IS MY TRUE Inspiration that if you find something that you love to do. It’s going to be fun day in and day out. So nobody can use the excuse that I have to many responsibilities to get up and train! I wish I could someday be able to be Half the Ironman this Man is.

With much Love and respect

-Billy

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Pedal To Padre

 

Pedal to Padre is upon us once again! 

Register 

Have Fun

And Race over the causeway ; ) 

When I lose confidence in myself I look back at where I first started. 220lbs and Thinking playing Call of Duty was exercise. I want better myself and push the limits where I take my body. I want to Train Harder.  I want to Train Smarter. but with all these "I wants" you actually have to get up and train! Let tomorrow be a New beginning.

-Billy

Thank God For Good Directions ✝....

Pick a place....

Cause the road will take you where you need to go....

The Best thing about riding a bike is that it can take you anywhere you want to go. From McAllen to Roma or Edinburg to Corpus if you have yourself in the right mindset you legs can take anywhere you want to go. These last 3 weeks have been so painful for me. Hitting the last couple of peak weeks in preparation to my 1st Ironman has been fun but I want it to end already. I feel myself being to tired to do many things i want to do. I find my self not having enough to have fun. I find myself not being a kid anymore. Being a grownup is supposed to bring more responsibilities and it has. These last three weeks have been mega stressful due to that Im two weeks away from finishing another semester of college and training isnt making my balance of school, work, relationship duty easy for me. I have found myself feeling super tired weak and its been playing a factor in my training. >stress<sleep<watts. But i know that it will pay off in the end. Im almost done with school. have amazing friends and family to get me through anything and an amazing girlfriend. 3 more weeks of intense training and ill be able to take a mini vacation of this emotional roller coaster. In 3 more weeks ill be able to call myself an Ironman.

This Is My Cervelo......

This is my Cervelo. There are many like it, but this one is mine.

My Cervelo is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.

My Cervelo, without me, is useless. Without my Cervelo, I am useless. I must ride my Cervelo true. I must ride faster than my competitor who is trying to beat me. I must beat him before he beats me. I will...

My Cervelo and myself know that what counts in this war is not the grounds we ride, the noise of our chain, nor the sweat we make. We know that it is the time that counts. We will make our time. We will accomplish this task at hand.  We will….

My Cervelo is human, even as I, because it knows my life. Thus, I will love it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its gearing and its twitch. I will forever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my Cervelo clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...

Before God, I swear this creed. My Cervelo and myself are the defenders of my life. We are the masters of our enemy.

My story Thus far.......

I know it’s been awhile, But hopefully we can pick up where we left off. 2012 has been a busy year with school, training and work and managing to mix it all together. I have a full plate at school and almost working full time while still managing to put in over 17+hrs a week of Ironman training. I’ve been through it all...I don’t even know what being tired feels like. Stressed, is that what causes all the white hairs in my hair? Sleep I think I’m taking advantage of it more than ever. This is just what I think on a daily bases. I’m trying to keep my training as consistent as possible and doing by appropriate training regimen to the "T". Training so hard has made me realize that if you want it bad enough you will achieve it, if you fail over and over again you must try again to gain the opportunity to Succeed.

The only thing I cant figure out this season is trying to stay away from illness. I have received my daily monthly supply of being sick AGAIN! I need to figure this trick out if i going to be in tip top shape for Ironman Texas. 

2nd Overall Male Hits Olympic Distance