Preparations for this year, 2015

2014 was quite the year for me. I ran my first Ultra-Marathon, Leona Divide 50k, and I got my first DNF(Did Not Finish) at the Billy Goat 1/2 marathon. I can't say that I didn't have fun running all these races, I did, but more importantly they were all a lesson for me. Telling me I need to train harder, eat more healthier, and more importantly develop mental toughness. That is one thing that holds me back from most(if not all) races, the lack of mental toughness. "Mind over Matter" - the use of will power to overcome physical problems. Something I never chose to do, which is why I got the DNF at Billy Goat half. I know with more mental strength I could have finished my first 50k in under the time I came in, 11 hours and 47 minutes, or even the Griffith Park 1/2 Marathon. I could have finished it in under 4 hours, but I let my mentality get the best of me.

But now, in 2015, that is all going to change This year I set a goal that I am going to chase, and never let go. I will sign up to run the Javelina Jundered(100k). I know from past experiences, a lot of people are going to criticize me me saying I'm not ready, or say it's not a good idea. But, I'm the one signing up to run it, not them. I will train hard, work on my mental toughness, and of course my nutrition. My fundraising has begun, because I know this trip will not be cheap, and registration fee is $195. I will do whatever it takes to reach my goal. With the help of all my friends, and people who have shown support I know it will come true. I will now be able to show my true colors or being "Relentless and Unbreakable."

Thank you all for reading this blog post. I'm ready step it up a notch, and train harder.
And for those running Javelina Jundred this year, see you all there, one way or another.