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No Pain no Gain

Today at RBC came excited to race at the road race with other paracyclist, while focusing on my training and racing in triathlon I still enjoy racing in cycling events that prep me in this journey. Today not only did I raced but was part of something special as I completed mile 12th I have a very sharp pain in my lower back, always use to training in a time trial bike and racing in a upright bike will do...

Balance

Training for my Paralympic Dream is a full time job and took up most of my time, energy, and thought. But, when working towards that goal, I had to also find balance with my family. My family is my number one support throughout my cycling journey. Not only has my wife shared in the tragedy of me getting my spinal cord injury, she also shares any and all of my/our accomplishments that I may attain from racing. Now, I am...

The possabilities

Today training as schedule getting the work in no matter the struggles. Recently I started a new job that takes more time away from home and training but with good time management I been able to log in the work and make up for lost time. I gotta say my body is a little tired but nevertheless my mind is strong 💪 as I start the year focus on a good triathlon year other good things are coming for me and...

Motivation

Today while training I learned that it doesn't take much for us to do to inspire others to go as much as to have an awesome day just by meeting wonderful people. Someone pulled over to tell me seeing me running on the street despite of my disability made them make a goal for themselves to start working out with no excuses getting in day, with this conversation I had with a stranger I want to say that loving who...

End year summary

Today was a rough training day as I exceeded my limits pushing to the max, I want to say its been a fast year but definitely overwhelmed full of emotions and joyful memories. As I wrap up my year I also begin intense training . My races begin starting January I'll be kicking of the year with my first race desert tri I'm excited to say I'm ready physically mentally to give my gest efforts to bring better results then last...

2021 Tokyo Paralympic Games

People are often asking me about what my biggest takeaway was from my experience in Tokyo. I honestly have to say it was all of it. Even though this was a different Paralympics then any other Paralympics because of the worldly conditions, I made it a point to go there and enjoy every aspect of the experience. My family has sacrificed so much for me to be there over the last 5 years that if I don’t enjoy everything, then...

Another day in the office

The journey continues today i had 5 days straight with no rest of training my body aches and I'm hurting on my Stump for some reason I been having phantom pain, and even though I been trying to ignore it it woke me up from my sleep. This month was so busy because not only have I been training hard but my normal life has been has been hectic with not only have I been working more but I just...

Life as an Athlete

Today looking back on what the years has been i have to say its been a year with many emotions good and bad I want start by saying qualifying and competing at Nationals was a life changing memory for as I'm more pumped and dedicated to be at nationals again and earn a spot to go to Paris 2024. its been a roller-coaster juggling work training and family but the most satisfying thing has-been to be a part of all these...

My first National Titles

Pic with 2 of my 3 gold medals and national champions jersey Waiting for the start of the road race Pic of all the national champions for the weekend Attending National Championships was an adventure from the very beginning. It all started with a thirteen-hour road trip from Fontana, California to Boise, Idaho, all of which with wife and dog in tow. This season has been anything but simple as my health has been unpredictable with multiple infections...

Nationals

Today im sharing a positive stamp in my life as i came out to Nationals Championship as a qualifier and now classified as a PTS3 in paratriathlon. it was an awesome experience to be here and represent team possabilities it has been heart and sweat put into getting here working hard to get stronger everyday, now with mix emotions and a bitter sweet feeling i feel like my tank has plenty of gas left . Unfortunately i got DQ do to rookie...