Friends,
Let me give you a little bit of background about my first half marathon last Sunday January 17th:
Before the race:
1. Landed on Saturday morning from Philadelphia...18hours flight.
2. No sleep due to jet lag, I saw 2.00 am, 3.00 am, 4.00 am and 5.30 am I "woke up" to go to my first half marathon
3. Week before quite busy during my week stay in Philadelphia...and just 2 days training!
4. Toe nail right foot very injured...today is totally black!!
During the race:
5. First 2 Kms 5 to 10% uphill,
6. Late start...then zigzag during 1.5 Kms to get some space to run free
7. Too fast first 10K: 47', destroyed after Km-13 and survived next Kms...walk-run a lot!
After the race:
8. Exhausted, but, "quite happy overall" but unsure about my heart average beat ...very high!! I don't really know, if my max. is correct, 182 ...next week, I will do a VO2 max and acid lactate test.
Learnt lesson:
9. Focus on %Max run for next one,
10. Rest better and keep training hard...specially my running for my second challenge in 57 days: HIM Singapore 2010!
I attach my garmin connect for you to follow my race:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/22526019
and the results...overall 351, 72 HM35...
http://www.avohk.org/media/fck/File/ccm2010/ccm2010-avohk-half%20marathon-fullset-results.pdf
Btw, have a look at this video about that interesting challenge about new and old bike technologies:
http://www.daniel-markwalder.ch/webneu/anoceanofsky/index.html
Talk to you next post (which will be just about my next event/race, as I am very busy training, work, family and following 5 rules on my old post)!
"XTB" Xavi.
Jan 22, 2010
Jan 13, 2010
TIME FLIES...& SOCIAL FREEDOM!
Friends,
Sorry, for so few update on my blog lately...as during this week, I have been working in Philadelphia, btw, I attach picture taken just after landing and taking the cab (-9 Celsius degrees).
Very good movie...and of course, great story about another guy looking for Nature and Social Freedom: Chris Mc Candless. Have a look at the story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild
That fact made me immediately think about another fiction character: Lisbeth Salander an asocial punk who has been victimized by authorities throughout her life who looks for social freedom on her own way...(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_with_the_Dragon_Tattoo) and I suggest the reading fo all three books called Millenium the Trilogy!
Sorry, for so few update on my blog lately...as during this week, I have been working in Philadelphia, btw, I attach picture taken just after landing and taking the cab (-9 Celsius degrees).
Time flies...yes, just 64 days pending for my second challenge...my first HIM...and 2 or 3 weeks work travel planned before that date, which will make my training quite more tough...but, will keep trying my best to finally achieve a good result
During my flight from Hong Kong to New York, I have seen "Into the wild" (as per Manuel, comments on his website it looked an interesting story (http://www.ironmancaico.com/) this is a book to read, I just did on the other sense....first the movie, then, will do the book!)!!
During my flight from Hong Kong to New York, I have seen "Into the wild" (as per Manuel, comments on his website it looked an interesting story (http://www.ironmancaico.com/) this is a book to read, I just did on the other sense....first the movie, then, will do the book!)!!
Very good movie...and of course, great story about another guy looking for Nature and Social Freedom: Chris Mc Candless. Have a look at the story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild 
That fact made me immediately think about another fiction character: Lisbeth Salander an asocial punk who has been victimized by authorities throughout her life who looks for social freedom on her own way...(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Girl_with_the_Dragon_Tattoo) and I suggest the reading fo all three books called Millenium the Trilogy!
And finally, don't ask me why, but, I thought about Forrest Gump story! Great movie abo
ut love-life story...btw, Do you know why Forrest started running? and why he stopped? (please, answer using comments tool below! ...I am interested to check your answers.Thanks!)
ut love-life story...btw, Do you know why Forrest started running? and why he stopped? (please, answer using comments tool below! ...I am interested to check your answers.Thanks!) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrest_Gump)
Friends....one suggestion, let's enjoy life without limits: "Where is the limit?" and "Carpe Diem!"
"XTB" Xavi.
Jan 6, 2010
TRI TRAINING : 5 RULES TO AVOID DIVORCE...
Friends,
I got that interesting article from one Spanish Ironman-blogger called Talín (with more than 41 Ironman already finished!!)...just amazing!
Spanish version:
http://talinbrezmes.blogspot.com/2010/01/cinco-reglas-anti-divorcio.html
English version:
Everyone has heard horrifying stories of triathletes who have a triathlon-training program that includes swimming, cycling, running and gym visits during the week with a full-time demanding job and rigorous routine of everyday life.
Everyone has heard of these same triathletes who will one day wake up and find that the same triathlon training program have been left them without family, with very few friends and a disaster job, but with a lot of muscles and well good looking.
Are you afraid that this could happen to you?
Whether you are an Ironman triathlete or a total beginner, you may find yourself absorbed in a vicious vortex of triathlon training program, which result in very serious implications towards social and family.
But NO FEAR - you can trust and follow these 5 rules of “Rock Star Triathlete Academy“ to conduct a successful triathlon training program without actually having to divorce. ¨
Rule No. 1: The biomechanical superiority and efficiency is more important than family. If you go jogging with your spouse meaning that you are going slower, so overforce in every stride running technique and increase your vertical distance from the ground. You will experience a greater cardiovascular stimulation, you will have a greater mechanical efficiency - allowing you to work hard during the slower execution. Yes, you're running more slowly - but you're running with your spouse. The same goes for baby strollers, if you're pushing it or you take it in tow behind the bike. There is no rule stating that all training sessions must be perfect or distractions.
Rule No. 2: You can get fit in the living room while you are supervising the children . Even if you can not do in the pool, the training program may include a warming up in the form of playing with children: the hideandseek, the runs that got caught, some abs in between, fighting / dancing squatting ... all this can give some of that impact cardio and strength.
Rule # 3: There is no magical difference between 50 minutes and 60 minutes. That is this: if you get home from running 10 minutes earlier than preview, and therefore it allows you to be showered and sitting at the dinner table, you will not destroy the training program you put that you should run 1 hour. Aerobic adaptations begin to set after just 20 minutes, and really not going to get significant physical adaptations by putting 10 'over race. You just have to mentally overcome your fear by not having run a "perfect time". Calm is good. After a few repetitions, the new range of time would feel normal.
Rule No. 4: Communicating with your partner before going for longer training sessions. Especially when you make a long journey. If your training weekend includes a long run of 2 hours walk or bike 5 hours or half a morning swim followed by meetings of weights, warn your partner in advance. And NOT when you tour of bed and get up in the morning. Give them five to six days in advance, so they know they will have part time weekend long training dedicated to. Trust me - your spouse will thank you for your honesty and sincerity in alert, but may then you owe a quiet night of cuddles on the couch or a dinner by candlelight.
Rule No. 5: Do not think like a professional triathlete, unless you are. If sport is your profession, then your training program is the one who will bring home the bread and chickpeas, and you can justify a training week, 25-35 hours. But do not kid yourself. If you are in the world of triathlon by passion, to keep fit, or to prove to yourself that you can complete the challenge, then everything is triathlon ... a hobby. And no matter how good or successful you are in your hobby, in the final scheme of things, when you're on your deathbed, or even when you're seventy years old with knees to dust, are you really going to matter be an Ironman in 11 hours or 11 hours and forty-five minutes?
Especially if your best friends and lover are on your side, holding you hand? Close your eyes and see if you can imagine that.
Need help? If you have a husband or wife, and you're trying to maintain a triathlon training program, the five rules above ensure that you succeed in your sport and your life a little easier to achieve.
That's all folks for now - stop reading now and go give a big wet kiss to that special person!
¨XTB¨Xavi.
I got that interesting article from one Spanish Ironman-blogger called Talín (with more than 41 Ironman already finished!!)...just amazing!
Spanish version:
http://talinbrezmes.blogspot.com/2010/01/cinco-reglas-anti-divorcio.html
English version:
Everyone has heard horrifying stories of triathletes who have a triathlon-training program that includes swimming, cycling, running and gym visits during the week with a full-time demanding job and rigorous routine of everyday life.
Everyone has heard of these same triathletes who will one day wake up and find that the same triathlon training program have been left them without family, with very few friends and a disaster job, but with a lot of muscles and well good looking.
Are you afraid that this could happen to you?
Whether you are an Ironman triathlete or a total beginner, you may find yourself absorbed in a vicious vortex of triathlon training program, which result in very serious implications towards social and family.
But NO FEAR - you can trust and follow these 5 rules of “Rock Star Triathlete Academy“ to conduct a successful triathlon training program without actually having to divorce. ¨Rule No. 1: The biomechanical superiority and efficiency is more important than family. If you go jogging with your spouse meaning that you are going slower, so overforce in every stride running technique and increase your vertical distance from the ground. You will experience a greater cardiovascular stimulation, you will have a greater mechanical efficiency - allowing you to work hard during the slower execution. Yes, you're running more slowly - but you're running with your spouse. The same goes for baby strollers, if you're pushing it or you take it in tow behind the bike. There is no rule stating that all training sessions must be perfect or distractions.
Rule No. 2: You can get fit in the living room while you are supervising the children . Even if you can not do in the pool, the training program may include a warming up in the form of playing with children: the hideandseek, the runs that got caught, some abs in between, fighting / dancing squatting ... all this can give some of that impact cardio and strength.
Rule # 3: There is no magical difference between 50 minutes and 60 minutes. That is this: if you get home from running 10 minutes earlier than preview, and therefore it allows you to be showered and sitting at the dinner table, you will not destroy the training program you put that you should run 1 hour. Aerobic adaptations begin to set after just 20 minutes, and really not going to get significant physical adaptations by putting 10 'over race. You just have to mentally overcome your fear by not having run a "perfect time". Calm is good. After a few repetitions, the new range of time would feel normal.
Rule No. 4: Communicating with your partner before going for longer training sessions. Especially when you make a long journey. If your training weekend includes a long run of 2 hours walk or bike 5 hours or half a morning swim followed by meetings of weights, warn your partner in advance. And NOT when you tour of bed and get up in the morning. Give them five to six days in advance, so they know they will have part time weekend long training dedicated to. Trust me - your spouse will thank you for your honesty and sincerity in alert, but may then you owe a quiet night of cuddles on the couch or a dinner by candlelight.
Rule No. 5: Do not think like a professional triathlete, unless you are. If sport is your profession, then your training program is the one who will bring home the bread and chickpeas, and you can justify a training week, 25-35 hours. But do not kid yourself. If you are in the world of triathlon by passion, to keep fit, or to prove to yourself that you can complete the challenge, then everything is triathlon ... a hobby. And no matter how good or successful you are in your hobby, in the final scheme of things, when you're on your deathbed, or even when you're seventy years old with knees to dust, are you really going to matter be an Ironman in 11 hours or 11 hours and forty-five minutes?
Especially if your best friends and lover are on your side, holding you hand? Close your eyes and see if you can imagine that.
Need help? If you have a husband or wife, and you're trying to maintain a triathlon training program, the five rules above ensure that you succeed in your sport and your life a little easier to achieve.
That's all folks for now - stop reading now and go give a big wet kiss to that special person!
¨XTB¨Xavi.
Jan 4, 2010
JANUARY QUOTE
Friends,
January first of 12 months quotes...please, feel free to comment as much as you wish!
"I CAN ACCEPT FAILURE, BUT I CAN'T ACCEPT NOT TRYING"
January first of 12 months quotes...please, feel free to comment as much as you wish!
"I CAN ACCEPT FAILURE, BUT I CAN'T ACCEPT NOT TRYING"
MICHAEL "AIR" JORDAN
"XTB" Xavi.
Jan 1, 2010
JANUARY 1ST, 2010...HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Friends,
Instead of training, I have showed Hong Kong to my father for more than 4 hours walking!! hahaha good endurance training, but, much more for him (he´s 79 years old) and together with Elaine, Mar and Lucas...my surprise has been, when, walking by The Peak, I saw 2 road bikes...and thought...mm look familiar to me...and just opening, ¨Pacific Coffee¨...surprise! Julian, Richard, my 2 Dragons mates, with their families, already training hard for Dubai and Singapore 2010 HIM, respectively!
I have felt quite bad afterwards thinking about my lack of training and commitment during Xmas and Happy New Year season...but, full of energy to restart asap!
Talk to you next post and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!
¨XTB¨Xavi.
Instead of training, I have showed Hong Kong to my father for more than 4 hours walking!! hahaha good endurance training, but, much more for him (he´s 79 years old) and together with Elaine, Mar and Lucas...my surprise has been, when, walking by The Peak, I saw 2 road bikes...and thought...mm look familiar to me...and just opening, ¨Pacific Coffee¨...surprise! Julian, Richard, my 2 Dragons mates, with their families, already training hard for Dubai and Singapore 2010 HIM, respectively!
I have felt quite bad afterwards thinking about my lack of training and commitment during Xmas and Happy New Year season...but, full of energy to restart asap!
Talk to you next post and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!
¨XTB¨Xavi.
Dec 28, 2009
VACATION, CHRISTMAS &THREE MAGIC KINGS GIFT...
Friends,
...result, almost no training, 3 Kgs gained but enjoyed family life at maximum level! but, since landed in Hong Kong on Saturday night, I have restarted my training program with a fast 10K at my running level 46'30'', yesterday, and, 75' bike with every 8' intervals 60'' sprint tonight.
On the other hand, I am a little bit demotivated about how is going my other challenge...fund raising for Cancer Childhood Organizations: FUNDACIÓN CAICO (SPAIN) (http://www.fundacioncaico.org/) & CHILDREN´S CANCER FOUNDATION (HONG KONG) (http://www.ccf.org.hk/) ... and just 4 Kms donated out of 113Kms to be donated by end of March 2010...
How to do it? Just look at the donation website link on right side of my blog: How to donate 1 Km? Click on it and help those kids!
I know, I still have plenty of time, but, unfortunately, during this Xmas and Three Magic Kings (Spain tradition) period (http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/spain.shtml)... where all our kids are getting many gifts and presents, playing with those for one or two weeks at most, and, then dropping those in the wardrobe until...who knows when?
If you want to do something different and explain your kids why instead of buying them one or two gifts or toys, you are going to help a child affected by cancer that really will make a difference for him/her, you but above all for those kids waiting for some help from people like you!
Talk to all of you in my next post!
¨XTB¨ Xavi.
P.S: I have a new ¨web-mentor¨ from BT Mentor Program website called Cameron...let´s see how it goes to prepare my next challenge, HIM Singapore 2010 March 21st, 2010. I think is a very good idea to create that mentor groups to join to receive good advises from their past experiences! (http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=191146&start=21&posts=32)
Dec 20, 2009
SANTA CLAUS: CANCER CHILDHOOD ORGANIZATION!
Friends,
My Santa Claus 3 wishes list:
1. Health: practising triathlon and other sports, I believe I will reach a healthy life.
2. Love: giving as much as I can to Elaine, Mar and Lucas, all my relatives and close friends.
3. Charity: to raise as much funds as I can donating all of my second challenge Singapore 2010 Half Ironman Kms to raise funds to any of those organizations: FUNDACIÓN CAICO (SPAIN) (http://www.fundacioncaico.org/) or CHILDREN´S CANCER FOUNDATION (HONG KONG) (http://www.ccf.org.hk/). If you want to donate kms you can click link below to follow any of different methods or on the right side you have direct link to donation process: http://trixavi.blogspot.com/2009/11/second-challenge-cancer-childhood-ngos.html
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010!
¨XTB¨Xavi.
Mi lista de 3 deseos para Papá Noel:
1. Salud: practicando triatlón y otros deportes, creo que podré alcanzar una vida saludable,
2.Amor: dando el máximo que pueda a Elaine, Mar y Lucas, todos mis familiares cercanos and amigos íntimos.
3. Caridad: conseguir el máximo de fondos que pueda donando todos los kms de mi segundo desafío Half Ironman en Singapore 2010 para reacuadar estos fondos para cualquiera de estas organizaciones: FUNDACIÓN CAICO (SPAIN) (http://www.fundacioncaico.org/) o CHILDREN´S CANCER FOUNDATION (HONG KONG) (http://www.ccf.org.hk/).
Si deseas dnar algún km puedes clicar en el link más abajo o en la barra derecha dónde el acceso es directo al proceso de donación: http://trixavi.blogspot.com/2009/11/second-challenge-cancer-childhood-ngos.html
Os deseo una Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo 2010!
¨XTB¨ Xavi.
My Santa Claus 3 wishes list:
1. Health: practising triathlon and other sports, I believe I will reach a healthy life.2. Love: giving as much as I can to Elaine, Mar and Lucas, all my relatives and close friends.
3. Charity: to raise as much funds as I can donating all of my second challenge Singapore 2010 Half Ironman Kms to raise funds to any of those organizations: FUNDACIÓN CAICO (SPAIN) (http://www.fundacioncaico.org/) or CHILDREN´S CANCER FOUNDATION (HONG KONG) (http://www.ccf.org.hk/). If you want to donate kms you can click link below to follow any of different methods or on the right side you have direct link to donation process: http://trixavi.blogspot.com/2009/11/second-challenge-cancer-childhood-ngos.html
I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010!
¨XTB¨Xavi.
Mi lista de 3 deseos para Papá Noel:
1. Salud: practicando triatlón y otros deportes, creo que podré alcanzar una vida saludable,
2.Amor: dando el máximo que pueda a Elaine, Mar y Lucas, todos mis familiares cercanos and amigos íntimos.
3. Caridad: conseguir el máximo de fondos que pueda donando todos los kms de mi segundo desafío Half Ironman en Singapore 2010 para reacuadar estos fondos para cualquiera de estas organizaciones: FUNDACIÓN CAICO (SPAIN) (http://www.fundacioncaico.org/) o CHILDREN´S CANCER FOUNDATION (HONG KONG) (http://www.ccf.org.hk/).
Si deseas dnar algún km puedes clicar en el link más abajo o en la barra derecha dónde el acceso es directo al proceso de donación: http://trixavi.blogspot.com/2009/11/second-challenge-cancer-childhood-ngos.html
Os deseo una Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo 2010!
¨XTB¨ Xavi.
Dec 17, 2009
HAPPY LIFE?
Friends,
I am trying to recover my HIM Beginner program training, as last weeks, I have been really busy and with some ¨night conference calls¨ not allowing me to train...but, I will catch up during my mini-vacation!
I attach one article from one of the blogs (http://pabloherreracalimatriatlon.blogspot.com/) I am following very interesting and will be your Spanish lesson for today...or you can translate it using below toolbar! I hope you will enjoy that article!
Dos hombres, ambos muy enfermos, ocupaban la misma habitación de un hospital.
A uno se le permitía sentarse en su cama cada tarde, durante una hora, para ayudarle a drenar el líquido de sus pulmones.
Su cama daba a la única ventana de la habitación. El otro hombre tenia que estar todo el tiempo boca arriba.
Los dos charlaban durante horas. Hablaban de sus mujeres y sus familias, sus hogares, sus trabajos, su estancia en el servicio militar, donde habían estado de vacaciones. Y cada tarde, cuando el hombre de la cama junto a la ventana podía sentarse, pasaba el tiempo describiendo a su vecino todas las cosas que podía ver desde la ventana.
El hombre de la otra cama empezó a desear que llegaran esas horas, en que su mundo se ensanchaba y cobraba vida con todas las actividades, colores del mundo exterior.
La ventana daba a un parque con un precioso lago. Patos y cisnes jugaban en el agua, mientras los niños lo hacían con sus cometas. Los jóvenes enamorados paseaban de la mano, entre flores de todos los colores del arco iris. Grandes árboles adornaban el paisaje, y se podía ver en la distancia una bella vista de la línea de la ciudad.
El hombre de la ventana describía todo esto con un detalle exquisito, el del otro lado de la habitación cerraba los ojos e imaginaba la idílica escena.
Una tarde calurosa, el hombre de la ventana describió un desfile que estaba pasando. Aunque el otro hombre no podía oír a la banda, podía verlo, con los ojos de su mente, exactamente como lo describía el hombre de la ventana con sus mágicas palabras.
Pasaron días y semanas.
Una mañana, la enfermera de día entró con el agua para bañarles, encontrándose el cuerpo sin vida del hombre de la ventana, que había muerto plácidamente mientras dormía. Se llenó de pesar y llamó a los ayudantes del hospital, para llevarse el cuerpo.
Tan pronto como lo consideró apropiado, el otro hombre pidió ser trasladado a la cama al lado de la ventana. La enfermera le cambió encantada y, tras asegurarse de que estaba cómodo, salió de la habitación.
Lentamente, y con dificultad, el hombre se irguió sobre el codo, para lanzar su primera mirada al mundo exterior; por fin tendría la alegría de verlo el mismo. Se esforzó para girarse despacio y mirar por la ventana al lado de la cama... y se encontró con una pared blanca.
El hombre preguntó a la enfermera que podría haber motivado a su compañero muerto para describir cosas tan maravillosas a través de la ventana. La enfermera le dijo que el hombre era ciego y que no habría podido ver ni la pared, y le indico: "Quizás sólo quería animarle a usted".
E p i l o g o :
Es una tremenda felicidad el hacer feliz a los demás, sea cual sea la propia situación. El dolor compartido es la mitad de pena, pero la felicidad, cuando se comparte, es doble.
Si quiere sentirse rico, solo cuente todas las cosas que tiene y que el dinero no puede comprar.Hoy es un regalo, por eso se le llama presente.
Talk to you next post and enjoy Christmas time as much as you can,
¨XTB¨ Xavi.
I am trying to recover my HIM Beginner program training, as last weeks, I have been really busy and with some ¨night conference calls¨ not allowing me to train...but, I will catch up during my mini-vacation!
I attach one article from one of the blogs (http://pabloherreracalimatriatlon.blogspot.com/) I am following very interesting and will be your Spanish lesson for today...or you can translate it using below toolbar! I hope you will enjoy that article!Dos hombres, ambos muy enfermos, ocupaban la misma habitación de un hospital.
A uno se le permitía sentarse en su cama cada tarde, durante una hora, para ayudarle a drenar el líquido de sus pulmones.
Su cama daba a la única ventana de la habitación. El otro hombre tenia que estar todo el tiempo boca arriba.
Los dos charlaban durante horas. Hablaban de sus mujeres y sus familias, sus hogares, sus trabajos, su estancia en el servicio militar, donde habían estado de vacaciones. Y cada tarde, cuando el hombre de la cama junto a la ventana podía sentarse, pasaba el tiempo describiendo a su vecino todas las cosas que podía ver desde la ventana.
El hombre de la otra cama empezó a desear que llegaran esas horas, en que su mundo se ensanchaba y cobraba vida con todas las actividades, colores del mundo exterior.
La ventana daba a un parque con un precioso lago. Patos y cisnes jugaban en el agua, mientras los niños lo hacían con sus cometas. Los jóvenes enamorados paseaban de la mano, entre flores de todos los colores del arco iris. Grandes árboles adornaban el paisaje, y se podía ver en la distancia una bella vista de la línea de la ciudad.
El hombre de la ventana describía todo esto con un detalle exquisito, el del otro lado de la habitación cerraba los ojos e imaginaba la idílica escena.
Una tarde calurosa, el hombre de la ventana describió un desfile que estaba pasando. Aunque el otro hombre no podía oír a la banda, podía verlo, con los ojos de su mente, exactamente como lo describía el hombre de la ventana con sus mágicas palabras.
Pasaron días y semanas.
Una mañana, la enfermera de día entró con el agua para bañarles, encontrándose el cuerpo sin vida del hombre de la ventana, que había muerto plácidamente mientras dormía. Se llenó de pesar y llamó a los ayudantes del hospital, para llevarse el cuerpo.
Tan pronto como lo consideró apropiado, el otro hombre pidió ser trasladado a la cama al lado de la ventana. La enfermera le cambió encantada y, tras asegurarse de que estaba cómodo, salió de la habitación.
Lentamente, y con dificultad, el hombre se irguió sobre el codo, para lanzar su primera mirada al mundo exterior; por fin tendría la alegría de verlo el mismo. Se esforzó para girarse despacio y mirar por la ventana al lado de la cama... y se encontró con una pared blanca.
El hombre preguntó a la enfermera que podría haber motivado a su compañero muerto para describir cosas tan maravillosas a través de la ventana. La enfermera le dijo que el hombre era ciego y que no habría podido ver ni la pared, y le indico: "Quizás sólo quería animarle a usted".
E p i l o g o :
Es una tremenda felicidad el hacer feliz a los demás, sea cual sea la propia situación. El dolor compartido es la mitad de pena, pero la felicidad, cuando se comparte, es doble.
Si quiere sentirse rico, solo cuente todas las cosas que tiene y que el dinero no puede comprar.Hoy es un regalo, por eso se le llama presente.
Talk to you next post and enjoy Christmas time as much as you can,
¨XTB¨ Xavi.
Dec 12, 2009
DECEMBER 18TH VIP DATE!
Friends,
First and above all...Elaine's birthday!
Second, I will take some days off in Bali with my family. including, my father who is also joining us (we are extremely happy to receive him for Xmas vacation!)...I am just counting the days to get there and get some relax...and also some running and swim training!
...but, I am ¨little bit¨ scared, because just one day after my mini-vacation arrival, I will run my first 30K ever...I mean, I have even never done a HM...and I am jumping from 10K to 30K...I know is not too good, may be, quite wrong...but I will take it easy 5´15´´ to 5´30´´/km and will really help me for my HIM training...at least that is what I think.
What do you readers/followers think about this decision?
I attach the link to that race:
http://www.hkrunners.com/node/2859
Third, last but not least, Toni Contestí is going to try to beat worlwide record of 24hours running on a treadmill...and at the same time he is doing that to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosi ABDEM Spanish NGO!
From my blog, I really want if you can send as much comments supporting his challenge and wish him BEST GOOD LUCK to achieve both challenges!!
I attach some links about this event:
http://bi2mdsteam.wordpress.com/
http://www.correr24h.com/
http://grancampeon.wordpress.com/
Talk to you in my next post!
¨XTB¨ Xavi.
First and above all...Elaine's birthday!
Second, I will take some days off in Bali with my family. including, my father who is also joining us (we are extremely happy to receive him for Xmas vacation!)...I am just counting the days to get there and get some relax...and also some running and swim training!
...but, I am ¨little bit¨ scared, because just one day after my mini-vacation arrival, I will run my first 30K ever...I mean, I have even never done a HM...and I am jumping from 10K to 30K...I know is not too good, may be, quite wrong...but I will take it easy 5´15´´ to 5´30´´/km and will really help me for my HIM training...at least that is what I think.What do you readers/followers think about this decision?
I attach the link to that race:
http://www.hkrunners.com/node/2859
Third, last but not least, Toni Contestí is going to try to beat worlwide record of 24hours running on a treadmill...and at the same time he is doing that to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosi ABDEM Spanish NGO!
From my blog, I really want if you can send as much comments supporting his challenge and wish him BEST GOOD LUCK to achieve both challenges!!
I attach some links about this event:
http://bi2mdsteam.wordpress.com/
http://www.correr24h.com/
http://grancampeon.wordpress.com/
Talk to you in my next post!
¨XTB¨ Xavi.
Dec 10, 2009
100 DAYS AND ASICS GEL KAYANO 15 :-(
Friends,
Less than 100 days for my next challenge...and a lot to train still!! more technical and clever training!!...I need to work also on my "raising funds challenge" for CANCER CHILDHOOD organziations!...very weak start!
Yesterday, I run 15K with my new Asics Gel Kayano 15 (2nd run)....and destroyed my calcaneous foot part with two big blisters...I don't know, if is because they are still very new or if is too hard and thigh/narrow for my foot...may be they need mor erunning sessions?!?
Yesterday running...
Can someone tell me if you have same issues with those running shoes?
Btw, "Runnersworld" critics were awsome...I don't know what to think!
"XTB" Xavi.
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