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Sep 9, 2009

"YOU HAVE A CHOICE. YOU CAN THROW IN THE TOWEL OR YOU CAN USE IT TO WIPE THE SWEAT OF YOUR FACE" GATORADE

Friends,

Today has been a looooooong and tiiiiiiring day!! After my night work cal with WW Finance team (btw, Ray, asked me if I was training for my triathlon, because, someone in the call forgot to mute his cell phone and started creating a lot of noise and walking. My answer "Not yet" because, I really was ready with my sport clothes to go to the gym,just after the call...but I was with no positive mood to do a long training session), I have done my 113' indoor bike 60.3K, watching on the DVD "Che Guevara Part-II" (quite interesting, but, I prefer Part I, as usual).


Today, I was close to "throw in the towel...but fortunately, I have used it to wipe the sweat of my face".


"XTB" Xavi.



P.S: Finally and the most important of all before the call, I had my son Lucas 3 years old birthday dinner and cake!! I love him so much...and he is "my little monster"!



Sep 8, 2009

SOLIDARIDAD? SOLIDARITY? JUST TO THINK A LITTLE BIT...

SPANISH>

Definición

Según la Real Academia Española la solidaridad es la adhesión circunstancial a la causa o a la empresa de otros. Por lo tanto, solidaridad significa siempre tomar como nuestro un problema que en principio no nos afecta.

El filósofo Luís de Sebastián da una definición más global de solidaridad: El reconocimiento práctico de la obligación natural que tienen los individuos y los grupos humanos de contribuir al bienestar de los que tienen que ver con ellos, especialmente de los que tienen más necesidad” .

¿Qué tipos de solidaridad hay?

En el acta de creación del Día Internacional de la Solidaridad la ONU declaraba: La solidaridad tiene dimensiones diversas y manifestaciones en varios niveles, de ahí la posibilidad de conmemorar el día de formas diversas y por diversos medios (…)”.

Según quien la practique podemos describir dos tipos:

  • Solidaridad personal: es un comportamiento individual. Cada uno de nosotros como persona aislada podemos ser solidarios con otras personas o grupos.
  • Solidaridad política: es un conjunto de acciones que un grupo humano o institución pone en práctica para beneficiar a un determinado colectivo.

¿Por qué debemos ser solidarios?

La tendencia humana al egoísmo y a la comodidad lleva a preguntarse con frecuencia qué sentido tiene ser solidario.

Luís de Sebastián nos da tres tipos de razones para ser solidarios:

  • Razones de moral: los convencimientos éticos y/o religiosos nos obligan a reconocer la solidaridad como una obligación humana.
  • Razones de decencia: nuestra razón y nuestro intelecto nos enseñan que ser solidarios es “lo correcto” para la situación histórica actual del hombre.
  • Razones de conveniencia: los seres humanos dependemos los unos de los otros hasta tal punto que nuestra supervivencia y bienestar están condicionados a que sepamos conseguir un equilibrio con nuestros semejantes.

¿Quién merece nuestra solidaridad?
Niña indígena

Niña indígena

La lista de personas y grupos que atraviesan dificultades y necesitan ayuda parece casi infinita: pobres, ancianos, niños, personas discapacitadas, enfermos, inmigrantes…etc. Así que se plantea la pregunta ¿con quién tenemos que ser solidarios?

La respuesta es: con todos. Todas las personas, grupos y sociedades, por el hecho de pertenecer a la humanidad tienen derecho a que se comprendan sus problemas y a recibir solidaridad.

Pero de hecho, no todos estos colectivos sufren necesidades en el mismo grado así que obligatoriamente tenemos que establecer prioridades en la solidaridad.

Deberán recibir ayuda prioritariamente aquellos cuyas dificultades y sufrimientos sean mayores.

¿Cómo ser solidarios hoy?

Como individuos podemos ser solidarios realizando actos tan cotidianos como…

  • Ceder asiento en el transporte público a una persona mayor
  • Ayudar a una persona discapacitada
  • Donar sangre

Pero con todas estas acciones sólo estaremos siendo solidarios con nuestra sociedad, y estaremos ignorando a los grupos y personas que sufren en el resto de países.

Algunas de las respuestas que han surgido son:

  • Voluntariado
  • Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG)
  • Comercio justo

ENGLISH>

Definition

According to the Spanish Royal Academy membership is circumstantial solidarity to the cause or the company of others. Therefore, solidarity means always take as our problem, in principle not affect us.

The philosopher Luís de Sebastián gives a more comprehensive definition of solidarity: The practical recognition of the natural requirement that individuals and groups contribute to the welfare of those who have to do with them, especially those most in need. "

What types of solidarity are?

In the instrument establishing the International Day of Solidarity, the UN declared: Solidarity has various dimensions and manifestatuons at different levels, hence the possibility of commemorating the day in various forms and by various means (...)".

Según quien la practique podemos describir dos tipos: Depending who practice can describe two types:

  • Personal solidarity: it is individual behavior. Each of us as a single person can be in solidarity with other people or groups.
  • Political solidarity: it is a set of actions that a human group or institution puts into practice to benefit a particular group.

Why should we be supportive?

The human tendency to selfishness and convenience often leads one to wonder what the point of sympathy.

Luis de Sebastián gives us three reasons to be supportive:

  • Moral reasons: the ethical convictions and / or require us to recognize religious solidarity as a human obligation.
  • Reasons of propriety: our reason and our intellect we are taught to be supportive is the "right thing" for the present historical situation of man.
  • Reasons of convenience: human beings depend on each other so much that our survival and welfare are conditioned to know to achieve a balance with our neighbors.

Who deserves our sympathy?
Indian girl

Indian girl

The list of individuals and groups in difficulty and need help seems almost endless: the poor, elderly, children, disabled, sick, immigrants ... etc.So the question is whom do we need solidarity?

The answer is everyone. All people, groups and societies, by virtue of belonging to humanity are entitled to an understanding their problems and receive solidarity.

But in fact, not all these groups suffer the same degree requirements so that we necessarily prioritize solidarity.

Should receive priority support those whose hardship and suffering are over.

How to be supportive today?

As individuals we can be supportive by such everyday acts as ...

  • Giving a seat on public transportation to an older person
  • Helping a disabled person
  • Donating blood

But with all these actions we will only be in solidarity with our society and we are ignoring the groups and people living in other countries.

Some of the answers that have emerged are:

  • Volunteering
  • Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Fair Trade

Sep 7, 2009

GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? OR...


Friends,

Today, I have tried to do my indoor bike training...but, what a shame it was occupied by a neighbour...then, I have taken it very easy, 30' elliptical machine, then, 2K full sprint in 8' @ 4'/K pace! quite faste...at that impossible rythim maintained...I could do 10K in 40'...just a dream at this stage and my age...may be not my age? may be my weight and height? haha

"XTB" Xavi.

Sep 6, 2009

SPLASH N' DASH! SERIE 1! 20TH PLACE AGE 35-39 GROUP

Friends,

My first Splash n' Dash experience...400m swim, 5K run,400m swim. I have started quite well swimming...I feel very confortable on that part of racing, but, then, I have made my first mistake (just one bottle with cold water and GO2 that I have finalized before starting the race,hydrating myself), then, no water to start my transition and, second mistake, I have tried to run withou socks...after 3K, my left foot was bleeding!!...anyway, I did run quite slow @ 5'20''/km...and, then, back for last swim 400m...was so good the feeling to refresh me again and I recovered some lost places during my running!

Again, a very nice experience and a lot to keep learning about transitions, "What to do and not to do!!"

"XTB" Xavi.

Sep 4, 2009

2ND OUTDOOR BIKE TRAINING!...ALARM ISSUE!

Friends,

Let me tell you my bad experience about my alarm issue...I have set it up for 5.10 am in the morning, but, I did not realize my blackberry was on "Weekdays" ...then, of course, has not ring at that time...wondering why sky was so clear and did not ring yet, I look at it and time was 6.00 am....30 minutes to be ready in Disney area...impossible!! But, I have hurried up and by 6.50 am I have started my today's second experience of tribike outdoor training!...I have sent a sms to Richard informing him about my beginner mistake (again second week on a row)...and he feedback me that I will catch them up coming back from Disney course...and that is what has happened. Bad start training, I was really stressed this morning and biking alone was hard (quite windy) my first 15Kms...have exhausted me and my ass was hurting a lot (slim saddle and not bike shorts...Richard suggest me to get new bike shorts for next Saturday....i will try but really busy working days lately!) , then, I met the group of 4 Dragons bikemen, but, could not follow their rithym....very frustating for me! Afterwards, our stop in 7Eleven...we did 15Kms to finish my training with 60Kms in 2h12'...better second training part!

Not transition running after biking because Police was waiting for us in car parking area to start giving some traffic tickets for wrong parking...anyway, I believe next time, we will use different parking area...

Btw, after my bike training in Disney, this afternoon I have come back again to Hong Kong Disney with my families...because, we promise to Lucas for his 3 years old birthday to bring him again...but, it was really hot over 35.C....but very funny!!!

Talk to you next post!

"XTB" Xavi.

Sep 3, 2009

27.3% ACHIEVED! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!



Friends, Followers, Readers,

Today, I have reviewed total Kms donated to NGO Caico Foundation until which is 27.3% (590 Euros) of final target...very good progress during just first month!!






I have no words to express how happy I feel every time any of you is supporting donating 1 Km for that good cause to fight against Cancer Childhood...hopefully next weeks those donated Kms will increase.


I would also like to thank all added followers to my blog, but, still very few just 14...please, let's try to increase that figure to make "as much noise as we can" to support that NGO.



THANK YOU

GRACIAS

OBRIGADO

GRACIES

MERCI

DOH JE

XIE XIE

GRAZIE

"XTB" Xavi.

LAST 2 DAYS...RELAX, TODAY, DOUBLE SOFT TRAINING SESSION!!

Followers,Friends, Readers,

Last 2 days, I have been taking a training break...but after one day relaxing, I was really looking for training again...that is main reason why this morning I woke up at 6.00 am for my 42' swim 92 laps and tonight 25' running 4K...,better to say, jogging-walking, together with Elaine!

Tomorrow, I will also take a break, because, Saturday morning I have my second outdoor bike training in Disney Hong Kong area with other Dragons mates and Sunday "Splash 'n Dash Aquathon" Series Race 1 in Repulse Bay with other 382 participants, my bid number will be 302 and 125 competitors in my Age Group (35-39)...let's see how it will go. It will be 400m swim, 5K run and 400m swim...quite a good training for my ITU Hong Kong Disney Triathlon.

If you want to check about that "Duathlon event" I attach the link to the website:
http://www.revolution-asia.com/


"XTB" Xavi.

P.S.: Today is my brother in law Wellington's birthday! "Parabéns para você nesta data querida muitas felicidades, muitos anos de vida!!!...."

Aug 31, 2009

51' INDOOR BIKE & 25' SWIM!!

Friends,

Easy and complete training...during last week of my 3rd month training. First 51' bike, 29K @ pace of 1'45''/km...good indoor in my fitness bike training! My wife train also hard, elliptical, running belt and some aerobic exercises...funny to see! After, my bike, 25' swim ,62 laps, 1,240m! I have felt very well during my training...I am starting to believe that I will finally get quite fit after all that training, but, meanwhile I am enjoying it a lot!

Talk to you in my next post!

"XTB" Xavi.

P.S.: Today is my nephiew Jorge birthday 9 years old, almost 10!

Aug 30, 2009

70' REPULSE BAY-DEEP WATERBAY WATERFRONT RUN!

Friends,
Today, I have felt quite well running 12.5K @ pace of 5'36''/km...only issue again...I have drank more than 2 litres...I believe next time, I will carry a camel bag! Last 3K without water to drink...


Btw, I have been thinking about my goal to finish triathlon under 3 hours...but, after almost 3 months training, I have made my mind...if I become a finisher...THAT WILL BE JUST GREAT! is too hot and humid here in Hong Kong to achieve a good time!





"XTB" Xavi.

Aug 29, 2009

FIRST OUTDOOR BIKE TRAINING!!


Friends,
What a fantastic day!!! Yesterday, I got my bike in Flying Ball Bike shop in Mongkok area and I arrived a little bit late ...then Bikeman did not have too much time to explaine me all bike tricks. No worries, I got the bike on the car rack and got home by 8.30 p.m.
Today, I woke up at 5.10 a.m. to get by the car park meeting point, on time by 6.30 a.m. to start my first outdoor (no more fitness bike), but, as it was my first time I missed first turn on the left, arriving late 6.35 a.m. Richard was waiting for me with 3 more guys to bike together...but, I have thought, that, I will catch them on the road to Disney, then, I hurried up and have joined a group of triathletes leaving the parking, after 3K, I have asked them, if they were from Dragons Club ...with negative answer, but, no worries to join their group to cycle together...suddenly, FLAT TIRE :-( !!! at 7K after my training started and no clue how to change it and my spare tire in my car...big mistake! Then, I have thought, end of today's first experience training...what a disaster!! I have removed my bike shoes and start walking barefoot to the car park...totally frustated, but, then the miracle has arrived!!! I have met after 5 minutes walk, Richard and his Dragons mates...and asked me where I was...they were waiting for me to join his group at the end of the parking area!! Ray, Richard's mate changed literally my flat tire in less than 3 minutes and I have restarted my first bike traning together with them...Thank you very much to all 4 Dragons mates!! Then, a new day started...it was great, we have bike to Disney then to the airport and then come back to the parking area....53K in 2 hours, including stops in parking area, flat tire timing, 7Eleven stop...etc., but, it has been a very extreme happiness, once safely arrived to the car park!...just after biking, 20 minutes running 3.5K with over 34 degrees C and high humidity and no wind at all!!

Btw, I attach the link to HK Dragons Triathon Club, where they have written about my first challenge and support to NGO "Caico Foundation" to support and help Cancer Childhood.

From HK Dragons Triathlon Club newsletter September 2009:

"Another member, who is a new member, Xavier Garcia writes that he is using the Olympic Triathlon ITU Disney event on October 18th as a fund raiser for Cancer Childhood victims.
Xavier has a blog site at http:trixavi.blogspot.com where he would welcome a visit from you, should you so wish, he has details about how you can sponsor NGO Caico Foundation in his first ITU event and support this worthy cause."

THANKS TO ALL DRAGON MEMBERS I HAVE MET TODAY!!
SPECIAL THANKS TO RICHARD FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND TIPS!!

"XTB" Xavi.
P.S.: Today is my nephiew Bruno first year birthday!! Congratulations and happy birthday!