Christmas in July 5k -Mission, TX

Today was the first running event that I’ve attempted to do since Ironman CDA, which was June 23rd 2013. So a month has passed since I last "ran", two months have passed since if done "speed". So I didn’t have any idea what I was getting myself into. I had a specific goal of breaking 19min (6:07 min/mi). But I didn’t think it was realistic. When the race was about to begin I lined up right next to the only triathlete in the crowd who is my great friend EJ Gonzalez. He's known for pulling off some ridiculous run splits on any distance. So being the young kid filled with piss and vinegar and decided last minute to see if I can hold on to his pace, knowing if I were to go out to fast I would surely not meet my goal of 19min and probably run the chance of blowing a gasket. So the gun goes off and we take off. At this point im not trying to be a hero. I’m just trying to hang on and endure the pain that im putting my body through. Mile 1- Goes by and it clocks at 5:23, surely way to fast. Mile 2 goes by clocks in at 5:36 (By this point I wanted to walk), Mile 2.5 comes around and at this point is where you start giving that extra kick to the finish and give it all you got. I didn’t have a kick. I didn’t have any more gas. My legs were starting to get heavy. I was in pain and my face showed it. My breathing got heavier and heavier. But I couldn’t stop. I will not stop. I saw a very familiar face in the distance. My very close friend German Madrazo came riding along side me and told me " Don’t give up, Push, Push!" and that’s all I needed. I pushed through all the pain I was in and clocked in 3.1miles in 17min and 21 sec (5:36 min avg) , which is my new 5K PR! At first I was disappointed in my time cause I started to slow down towards the end...

But, I started to be an optimist. I started running 3 yrs. ago not being about to run a 5k under 30min. and now 3yrs into it I’ve nearly cut that in half? I’m excited to see what 2013-2014 has to offer for me. My personnel goal will to one day get a PRO license and show everybody that with hard work and determination that anything is possible. All things are possible if you believe.