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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

7 Sirius Fitness Tips for Running the Costume Party Run Half Marathon (This Sunday)

7 Sirius Fitness Tips for Running the Costume Party Run Half Marathon (This Sunday)

1- Eat the Big meal at lunch rather than dinner...I learned this the hard way when I ate Heavy the night (7pm) before a race and "FELT IT" the next morning...not fun! You don't have to Carb Load, just eat a balanced "clean" meal...PIG OUT AFTER THE RACE! lol!

2- Get there early...I try to get there at least an hour before the start of the race. It's not cool to get there in rush mode just to have to get running within 10 minutes with no warming up, mental preparation or time for that "last minute" potty break.

3- Hydrate...Hydrate...Hydrate! Don't wait for the day of the race to start....drink more than your average a couple days prior to the race and (if you want) carry water in a hydration belt and if you don't like those (which I don't) make sure you drink water a EVERY water stop.

4- Pre-Race Fueling... Personally I drink a Verve (Healthy Energy Drink) prior to the race and/ or a 1/4 of a banana or some Gatorade "like" drink.

5- "In-race" fueling... Try an Island Boost "shot"...less sticky and chalky than "goo" and it is assists with a quick burst of energy from a "tasty" mixture of glucose, coconut water and Healthy "stuff"! I take mine at mile 7, 9 and 11 (if needed)

6- "Keep your eye on the prize" and...Remember your "WHY"...Why are you doing this? Think of the accomplishment...Goal...all the training...the cause...THE BLING! lol!

7- Afterwards we EAT for our ACCOMPLISHMENTS! (at 1pm~ Wear your Medal) Sushi Deli 1 ~ 228 W. Washington St., San Diego CA 92103

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Medals 4 Mettle San Diego!

On November 24th a small group of Hollywood Halfers got together to run 13.1 miles to donate our medals to Medals 4 Mettle San Diego; an organization that collects earned finishers medals and re-gifts them to patients fighting life-threatening illnesses.

Source: Uploaded by user via Nasara on Pinterest

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

#13in2013: (13 Half Marathons in 2013)

SO...2012 was a good year when it came to running Half Marathons! I completed 10 and I'm looking for more in 2013! How many? Thirteen to be exact! 13 in 2013 is my mantra for this "run" year! Now...I do enjoy running these Half Marathons for my own personal gratification and health, but I also have two other important reasons why I run. Number one...THE CAUSES. Running for prostate cancer, crohn's disease, breast cancer, autism, etc is one of the main reasons I run. Number two...INSPIRING OTHERS. I know for a fact that consistently running and staying active myself allowed others to see that, not only do I practice what I preach, but if I can do it, THEY can do it too! I also want to SHOUT OUT and acknowledge all those organizations who supported me and sponsored some of my runs: Stepping Higher, Inc., Phi Beta Sigmas, Nubia Leadership Academy, Friends of Nubia and Zero: The End of Prostate Cancer!

PS: always looking for donors and/or Sponsors to assist me on my Quest! I'll Shout you out to The Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/Foursquare and Social Media World (10000+ Folks!)

Now here are some suggested Half Marathons and some additional runs (for those who want to join me on my quest of 13 runs!) JANUARY-JUNE 2013

January

01/26/2013
Saturday
8:25 am

Stephen Strasburg 5K Walk & Fun Run with Tony Gwynn (Run/8:25am, Walk/8:30am)

Integrated Sports Marketing
858/836-0133

Tony Gwynn Stadium, San Diego State University. Join Stephen Strasburg & Tony Gwynn in a 5K walk & fun run through the beautiful campus at SDSU.

Benefits Aztec Baseball program. Live music, autograph booth, kids’ fun zone, T-shirt, autographed Stephen Strasburg card & autographed Tony Gwynn card for the first 1,000 participants, two tickets to a 2013 Aztecs baseball game.
www.Strasburg5k.com

February

02/24/2013
Sunday
8:00 am

Max and Jake's Big Race 5K and 1 Mile Trail Run, 6th Annual

maxandjakesbigrace.org
info@maxandjakesbigrace.org

Morley Field Trails. Starts between Velodrome and City College Baseball Field.

This is a family-friendly fun run that benefits Rady Children's Hospital. $15-35 w/t-shirt depending on age, event & date of reg. Visit website for details.
maxandjakesbigrace.org

March

03/02/2013
Saturday
7:30 am

3rd Annual Finish Chelsea's Run 5K Run/Walk and Family Festival

760/692-2900
info@inmotionevents.com

West Side of Balboa Park, 6th Avenue and Quince, San Diego, CA

Hosted by Chelsea's Light Foundation, founded by Chelsea King's family to better protect CA's 9.3 million children through Chelsea's Law & raise funds providing scholarships to SD County college bound teens.
www.chelseaslight.org/

April

04/06/2013
Saturday
7:50 am

24th Annual Junior Carlsbad - A running event just for kids 12 & under. Distances vary per age group from 1 Mi, 1/2 Mi, 1/4 Mi, Toddler Trot & Diaper Dash.

Competitor Group
858/450-6510
carlsbad5000@competitorgroup.com

Downtown Carlsbad, CA at Carlsbad Village Drive & Roosevelt.

11 Races for Every Age Group & Fitness Level Receive a Free Gift if you register in the First 500. Runners receive Finisher's Medal & T-Shirt. Awesome Awards for top 3 girl/boy finishers (ages 5-12)
www.juniorcarlsbad.com

04/07/2013
Sunday
7:05 am

28th Annual Carlsbad 5000 (the world's fastest 5K with 9 separate races grouped by age & gender with team & group competitions).

Competitor Group
858/450-6510
carlsbad5000@competitorgroup.com

Jefferson St. & Grand Ave., Carlsbad, CA

16 World Records, Beer garden & refreshments, Fast & fun course with Weekend Health & Fitness Expo. Awards/merchandise 3 deep in all age divisions; Medals to top 250 finishers in each individual run
www.carlsbad5000.com

04/13/2013
Saturday
7:00 pm

The Neon Run (A 5K wild & crazy glowing experience that is more about having fun & making memories, and simply blowing your mind, so come as you are!)

www.theneonrun.com
info@theneonrun.com

Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, CA

This event is less about speed & more about enjoying a night of illuminating lights & neon glow body paint under UV black lights w/your friends & family. Join people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, & sizes toeing the start line.
www.theneonrun.com

04/28/2013
Sunday
7:30 am

32nd Annual La Jolla Half Marathon, La Jolla Shores 5K, and the Windansea Five Mile Srtide

lajollahalfmarathon.com

Del Mar to La Jolla for Half Marathon - La Jolla start & finish for 5K & 5 Mi.

All courses very scenic featuring post event celebration with refreshments, beer garden, awards & more! Shuttles available for 1/2 marathoners.
lajollahalfmarathon.com

May

05/05/2013
Sunday
7:00 am

Safari Park Half Marathon

Christina Carreño
San Diego Zoo
619/685-3212
ccarreno@sandiegozoo.org

Scenic run by vineyards, golf courses & farmland in beautiful San Pasqual Valley, & incredible views inside the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. San Diego, CA.

Your registration includes free admission to the Safari Park on race day, free shuttle service & post race breakfast for just $15. Website:
www.safariparkhalf.com

05/19/2013
Sunday
8:00 am

Navy's 27th Bay Bridge Run/Walk, 4-mile, from downtown San Diego over the majestic Coronado Bay Bridge, into Tidelands Park.

www.navylifesw.com

Start line San Diego Bayfront Hilton, One Park Blvd. finish line Tidelands Park Coronado

Proceeds benefits Navy Quality of Life Programs for sailors and their families! Live music by Navy Band Southwest expo, prizes, free transportation back downtown.
www.navylifesw.com

June

06/02/2013
Sunday
6:15 am

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Competitor Group
800/311-1255

rnrsd@competitorgroup.com

Start: Balboa Park- San Diego, CA (Finish): SeaWorld parking lot- San Diego, CA

The marathon & half marathon courses are as flat & festive as they come,perfect for runners & walkers of all ability levels. Live bands, cheerleaders & themed water stations at every mile.
runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego

6/30/2013
Sunday
8:05 am

16th Annual Rotary Club of Coronado Low Tide Ride and Stride 8.2 mile bike ride/run/walk at low tide on the beach.

The Rotary Club of Coronado
619/435-8334
info@lowtiderideandstride.org

Start: YMCA Camp Surf at Seacoast Dr. and Carnation Ave., Imperial Beach. Finish: Sunset Park at the intersection of Ocean Blvd. and Ocean Dr. in Coronado.

Enjoy a ride, run or walk along a stretch of beach, on hard packed sand at low tide. Benefits Naval Medical Center San Diego's Comprehensive Combat & Complex Casualty Care Rehabilitation Facility & Wounded Warrior Battalion.
www.coronadorotary.org

Thank you raceplace.com for the schedule. Check them out for an expanded schedule of races for Southern and Northern California!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

SIRIUS FITNESS presents: "The L A S T Boot Camp of 2012!”

"The L A S T Boot Camp of 2012!”

Saturday, December 8, 2012… 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Fit with Jenny~ 6663 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CAPrice: $5.00/per person ($7 day of the event)

We START at Fit with Jenny's for an indoor treat of Fun, Frolicking and of course...FITNESS from Debra and myself, Nasara! We then transition to the Great Outdoors of The San Diego College Area for the 2nd hour of our fun-filled class! We jump...we Dance...we push...we pull..."We Do Our Thing!" So, bring a Friend, a towel, water, an attitude, a willingness to be pushed AND $5.00 ($7 day of the event)

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Monday, November 12, 2012

"The L A S T Boot Camp of 2012!”

"The L A S T Boot Camp of 2012!”

Saturday, December 8, 2012… 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Fit with Jenny~ 6663 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Price: $5.00/per person ($7 day of the event)

We START at Fit with Jenny's for an indoor treat of Fun, Frolicking and of course...FITNESS from Debra and myself, Nasara! We then transition to the Great Outdoors of The San Diego College Area for the 2nd hour of our fun-filled class! We jump...we Dance...we push...we pull..."We Do Our Thing!" So, bring a Friend, a towel, water, an attitude, a willingness to be pushed AND $5.00 ($7 day of the event)

Mention

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(6165 El Cajon Blvd.) Dec. 8th for

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Come on US...Let's Cheer on MEB as he brings the GOLD back home!

Lets Give a shout out to MEB and wish him luck bringing the Gold to the US...(and San Diego!) Hit him up on twitter (@RunMeb) and his Facebook "fan page" ~> Meb Keflezighi... SHOW HIM SOME LOVE GUYS!

Thursday, July 12, 2012

#RunNasaraRun: Let's run the...2012 San Diego Rock n Roll Half Marathon!

Ok...ok...ok... Firstly I want to thank First Lady Benson and Stepping Higher, Inc. for sponsoring my run and constantly supporting me in my quest for wellness in our communities! Now...let's talk about this run. Well...the day before (June 2nd) I organized, with the sponsorship and assistance of ING Kids Rock (also...a special shoutout goes to John Nunn, a 2012 Olympic hopeful in the 50K race walk, for his assistance.) We took students from Nubia Leadership Academy out to get fit and experience the fun and excitement of an organized, (semi) competitive run (kids were involved, so they are no losers, only winners!) This was fun and a little stressful but mostly fun!

After the kids run, we went to the annual Expo in the downtown Convention Center and it was GREAT as usual! Vendors, vendors and more vendors and I had to also pick up my racing bib. I was also "given" a $30-40 parking pass "out of the blue" and that was a blessing because it allowed me to park at the "finish line"(Sea World) before the race began.

Now, the morning was a little challenging because I was looking for my shorts at 4 am and couldn't find them. I found some cool red shorts, but they didn't match so I went with my black shorts which happened to be missing the drawstring. I didn't think it was a problem because I had safety pins to hold them up...BOY...THAT CAME BACK TO HAUNT ME!!

We started the race in Hillcrest along with the other 40,000 runners and proceed to trek 13.1 miles to Sea World...yay! ;-/ I had recently sprained my calf muscle that week in TKB, but I couldn't back out because I had to "do what I gotta do"...right? Well, I was cool for the first 4 miles, then Mr. Calf started acting up. Now, I'm foolish sometimes and I deal with the pain, but believe it or not, that wasn't the worst of it...the worst came when I had to constantly pull my shorts up FOR THE WHOLE RACE! Stupid, stupid, stupid!! I should have just wore the non-matching red shorts and ran a comfortable race, but noooooooooo...I have to match and it cost me my sub-2:00 time! I ended up running it in 2:05 (not bad, but those shorts messed me up...Lol!) Other than the "wardrobe malfunction" the race was great, the course was great the music...the music...the music?? It wasn't my "cup of tea" so of course I had my headphones on the whole time (Thank you Snuggbuds) Oh, yeah...there was that ONE group playing "California Love" by Dr. Dre and 2Pac which got me HYPE right when I was passing the Mission Valley YMCA.

Overall it was a great time and I look forward to the 2 month break before my next Half Marathon. We will be attempting to kick butt in the Vista Half Marathon (formerly the Big Money Half) on August 11th and then the America's Finest City Half on August 19th! Wish us luck!

PS: Thank you Mr. Tracy Morris and the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Western Region and Nubia Leadership Academy for sponsoring me for these runs!

Also...Please it is not too late to donate towards the ~> "Dash for Dad" run to benefit Prostate Cancer research. (Anything is helpful) I'll be running in December 2012 at the Rock n Roll Half in Vegas for this cause which has personally affected me, with my father passing at the young age of 55, and knowing that it affects countless lives across this planet!

#RunNasaraRun

Sunday, June 24, 2012

#RunNasaraRun...Let's talk about La Jolla Half and The Safari Run!

Greetings all... Let me continue sharing my Half Marathon experiences! The "Drive for 1:45" continues and since I didn't blog as they happened so I'm catching up before I do my next one in August! Again, I'm doing 10 Half Marathons this year on my 43rd year on this planet and I hope to raise money for the these causes such as cancer ~(Please consider donating), diabetes, etc..., inspire others to get moving and get fit and finally for my own satisfaction and accomplishment!

La Jolla Half 2012

This was a run with a BEAUTIFUL view of lovely La Jolla communities, the ocean (We ran from Del Mar Fairgrounds to La Jolla Cove!) and the lovely hill or "KILLER HILL" at Torrey Pines State Reserves. Maaaaan, it kicked my butt! It was never ending! lol! Somehow I made it through (I had several people yelling at me to keep going!) and ended finishing the run with a 2:11... it was also the first time I tried Island Boost. Island Boost is an "all natural endurance energizer" with glucose and coconut water and it not only tasted good, but it gave me an extra "kick" while running. I was battling a "funky" knee the whole time, but made it through despite those Lovely hills! I'm gonna do this one again next year! (and I won't let the hill slow me down again!)

Safari Half 2012

I guess the La Jolla Half served as a "training" run for this one, which happened to be a week later. I kicked butt on this one...I actually broke the sub-2 hour mark with a 1:59:58! Whoo-Hoo! I ran hoping to see Lions, Tigers and Bears (Oh My!) but I guess they were all sleeping..lol! Anyway, it was a fun run starting at North County Fair Mall in Escondido and ending in the SD Wild Animal Park. I was unaware of their "Killer Hill"...though it wasn't nearly as bad as Torrey Pines.

NEXT BLOG...San Diego Rock n Roll!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

#RunNasaraRun: "The Drive for 1:45"

Greetings ALL...I originally decided to do 7 Half Marathons this year, but through the sponsorships of several people and organizations I am able to do 10! So firstly, I would like to thank the following: First Lady Rachelle Benson and Stepping Higher, Inc, Tracy Morris and the Western Region Phi Beta Sigma, Inc., Maritza Johnson and the Friends of Nubia Foundation, Zerocancer.org and all the donors! Most of these runs benefit Cancer research and we all know that cancer has affected so many of us, our loved ones and friends. (Personally I lost my father to prostate Cancer)

Well...I was supposed to write a blog about each run, not just for the enjoyment of the public, but I want to keep this bit of "Sirius Fitness" history to pass down to my kiddies! Anyway, better late than never. I have decided to summarize the 5 1/2 Marathons I have already done and BLOG the next 5 in the several upcoming months. My main goal is ALWAYS to "Finish", but my ultimate goal is 1:45 minutes, hence the title of this blog... "The Drive for 1:45" (wish me luck!) The main difference with these NEXT several runs is...I will actually train for them this time (lol!)

Lets Go:

San Diego Half Marathon 2012

"Great inaugural run and nice course. This was a very organized run and it was my first long run since the 2011 Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon in San Diego. I was told not to participate due to sciatica, which was still bothering me... but I had to push through. Yes...I ignored my physical therapist! ;-( I felt good, ran a 2:11 and during the run I ran into Brian Catacutan, who will be running several 1/2 Marathons this year as well with his fiancee, Jenn Vela. Some of my "partners in crime" who ran were, Mark McCloskey and Tracy Willis. I can't wait until 2013!"

Hollywood Half Marathon 2012

"This was a lot of fun because I got to travel to HOLLYWOOD! The family came along for the ride and for support and it was a GREAT Inaugural Run! Lights, Cameras, Red Carpet...Yeah! This was also an organized run, nice course and nice sights to see in the Hollywood community! Now...I was doing great until mile 11 and then... Calf number one cramped up and guess what happened two minutes later??...Calf number two cramped up. (I guess I didn't hydrate enough!...my bad!) I was ROCKING and ROLLING up until that point but I wobbled and hobbled across the finish line with a 2:12

NEXT BLOG I will briefly summarize my experiences with:

La Jolla Half and the Safari Half!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Sirius Fitness' Upcoming Runs!

Greetings folks...not only is this the year that I am "personally" participating in 10 Half Marathons, but I am still promoting and participating in several 5k's and more... Join me and consider participating in some or ALL of these runs!

2012 Sirius Fitness Schedule a.k.a. #RunNasaraRun

July

Kaiser Permanente Bolt to the Q 5k~07/21/2012 Saturday 7:30 am
Start: San Diego Chargers Training Facility (Chargers Park) 4020 Murphy Canyon, San Diego CA Finish: Qualcomm Stadium - 50-yard line 9449 Friars Road San Diego, CA 92108
REGISTER

San Diego Blood Bank 5K Walk/Run 5K~ 07/29/2012 Sunday 8:00 am
Start/Finish: Embarcadero Marina Park North at Seaport Village. Walk/Run along scenic Embarcadero Marina Park North. Free food/drink, entertainment and prizes. Proceeds benefit the lifesaving programs and services of the San Diego Blood Bank.
REGISTER

August

Vista Half Marathon~ 08/11/2012 Saturday 8:00 am
1200 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista, CA
REGISTER

35th America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk~ 08/19/2012 Sunday 7:00 am
The Half Marathon begins at historic Cabrillo National Monument and ends in beautiful Balboa Park. REGISTER

2012 End of Summer Fire Run 4 Mile Run/Walk~08/26/2012 Sunday 8:00 am
Prospect & Girard Street, La Jolla to Mission Blvd & Felspar, Pacific Beach
REGISTER

September

11th Annual Boot Camp Challenge 3 Mile Obstacle course Run. (run as an individual, a 3-person team, or 5-person team)~ 09/29/2012 Saturday 9:00 am
Honor's Lawn 3800 Chosin Avenue, MCRD San Diego, CA 92140 (enter gate #5 by taking I-5 to the Washington St. exit. Head west to Gate #5)
REGISTER

October

Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon ~ 10/28/2012 Sunday 7:00 am
L.A. LIVE Downtown- Los Angeles, CA
REGISTER

November

12th Annual Silver Strand Half Marathon Run & 5K Run/Walk ~11/11/2012 Sunday 7:00 am Start: Coronado Finish: Imperial Beach
REGISTER

11th Annual Father Joe's Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk ~ 11/22/2012 Thursday 8:00 am
San Diego Museum of Man 1350 El Prado in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
REGISTER

AND THE CULMINATING EVENT...

DECEMBER

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon~ 12/02/2012 Sunday 4:30 pm
Las Vegas, NV (THE STRIP!!)
REGISTER

...and maybe more! We will add more if needed! Come and run with us, support us and get FIT with us! SIRIUS FITNESS is on the MOVE! #RunNasaraRun

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

My Little Buddy runs the Keebler Kids Marathon Mile 2011

My Little Buddy runs the Keebler Kids Marathon Mile 2011 from Nasara Gargonnu on Vimeo.