Wow My 1st 15K﻿

Wow My 1st 15K

1/22/2016

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to share some information about what I was doing before I ran this 15K at the Sin City Shoot Out @ Sunset park on 1/17/2016. I have been running for almost 2 years now, I can remember when I first ran a 5K it was at 65 minutes. Last year I completed a total of (15) 5K, So I told my self that in 2016 I was stepping it up and doing 10K all year long. So let's start. As of 1/1/2016 I began to incorporate different exercise that would allow me to lose more weight but also save my joints from putting to much impact in them. I started to use the cycle, then the elliptical. Now these two machine are my best friends.

I work out at Fitness 10, which is located on Decatur & Sahara. I work out early morning. Its a great, affordable place to go work out! I recommended it. Click on the photo to check out their website!

Ok, prior to me racing I had to submit an Sponsorship Application that GVP had on their website for the Sin City Shoot Out! this was so I can receive a sponsorship to race with out having to pay. I continued with my workouts, then a few weeks later I received an email from GVP, letting me know that I was accepted and that they would allow me to race. I was super happy. Thanks GVP!

After receiving this news! I was supper happy. I thank god first off, letting him know that with out his strength, guidance, none of this would be possible. So for the next 2 weeks I decide to put in extra effort in my routine and to push myself with running, nothing will stop me from completing my 1st 10K. The time finally came for me to go pick up my race packet, the pick-up place was at the beautiful and elegant
LAS VEGAS TROPICANA CASINO!

This place was crawling with tons of athletes getting set for a weekend of competitions, from baseball, football, bowling, darts, wrestling, and many others sports. I had the pleasure of finally meeting Patti Miller, Jeremy, and Dave from GVP.

It's Race Day! I woke up at 4:50Am. I started with a nice stretch making sure all my body was fully flexible before the race that morning. I prepare my gear, got my cameras ready, then got dress, and started listening to some motivation audio to get my mind right for the big race at 7am. I checked the temperature outside and it was 34 degrees making it a cold morning. But still I will not quit, I came to far. Soon after my girlfriend & younger brother David finished getting ready we head out. They came to show support. Thank you guys!

So As I get closer to Sunset Park, 5 minutes before pulling up. I realized that I left my running shoes at home. Now I'm freaking out and I want to drive back but if I do that I would miss my race. I decide to run with what I was wearing. Shoes don't make the Runner, the Runner makes the shoes...LOL. I was wearing bib #229, I felt great and ready to go knock this out of the park. I was all in black!

I was able to relax and enjoy a beautiful sunrise with my loved ones. This was a magical moment and I knew I was ready. As more people showed up they started to get everyone in the place to start the race promptly. So let go watch and see what happens!