WALKING 4 HEALTH

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

New York Marathon - Marathon #93

THE NEW YORK MARATHON HAD 44,704 FINISHERS AND I WAS ONE OF THEM!!!

I finished 6:01:01

This was my first New York Marathon and what an experience. I was surrounded by 44 thousand people from around the world all feeling the same excitement. It was a gorgeous ferry ride to Staten Island. I was very impressed with how organized the race was. Once the race started, I was in green wave 3 which started at 10:40am. We crossed many bridges, ran through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, and ended in the world-famous Central Park. The people in each city made you feel like you were Gebre (the winner)! I loved all the cheering! What a beautiful race day in New York City!!!

What a blessing to have my daughter Tiffany waiting for me at the finish line. I love you Tiffany!

LIFE IS EVERYTHING YOU MAKE IT...AND MORE

There will inevitably be obstacles to encounter. But don't worry that they will seem too great for you to handle, because you can. You may doubt yourself at times, but know that if you have faith, you have everything. Faith is the key to being successful.

If you know you are capable of anything because of who you are, you will always reach your destination. It may not always be easy, but it will always be worth it. Look ahead of you, never behind. Have faith in yourself. If you do, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish.

-T.L. Nash-

Keep Believing in yourself and your Dreams!

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

www.themarathonshow.com

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtwDIDidRR4

www.nycmarathon.org

www.marathonmaniacs.com

www.50statesmarathonclub.com

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Silicon Valley Marathon - Marathon #92

Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon was held in San Jose California. The course starts in downtown San Jose and makes it way through the heart of Willow Glen and funnels onto the Las Gatos Creek trail where I got attacked by Yellow Jackets!!! I got stung 3 times!!! Ouch!!! I finisher 6:23:55

"IN THE SPOTLIGHT"

This is Kathryn from the East Bay and her 1st marathon! Go Kathryn! Go Kathryn!

No bird soars too high,

if he soars with his own wings.

-William Blake-

Its not how much you accomplish in life that really counts, but how much you give to others. It's not how high you build your dreams that makes a difference, but how high your faith can climb. It's not how many goals you reach, but how many lives you touch. It's not whom you know that matters, but who you are inside. Believe in the impossible, hold tight to the incredible, and live each day to its fullest potential. You can make a difference in your world.

-Rebecca Barlow Jordan-

Keep Believing,

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

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Hear my interview on "The Marathon Show"

http://www.themarathonshow.com/

See my video trailer on Youtube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtwDIDidRR4

http://www.svmarthon.com/

http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/

http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/

Hoover Dam Marathon - Marathon #91

Hoover Dam Marathon started at Lake Mead Beach and ran along the river mountain trail, the spectacular Mojave Desert, and through the Historic Railroad Tunnel. I finished 6:38:16

"IN THE SPOTLIGHT"

Race Walker Chester from Florida is both a Marathon Maniac and a Half Fanatic with ten star status. Chester has race walked a marathon in all 50 states plus DC and a half marathon in 36 states plus DC. Way to go Chester! You're a shining star.

Success is...

...the opportunities

you've created for yourself

through diligent, dedicated work

-Donna Gephart

...to be measured not so much by the position

that one has reached in life as by the obstacles

which he has overcome while trying to succeed.

-Booker T. Washington

...being who you are,

and feeling proud of yourself

for every task and challenge

that you face and conquer

along the way

-Deanna Beisser-

I'm a finisher of the Calico Slam Series. Thank you RD Joyce for a race well done.

Keep Believing,

Yolanda "Walking Diva"

Hear my interview on "The Marathon Show"

http://www.themarathonshow.com/

See my video trailer on youtube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtwDIDidRR4

www.examiner.com/running-in-las-vegas/holder-on-course-to-break-record

http://www.calicoracing.com/

http://www.marathonmaniacs.com/

http://www.50statesmarathonclub.com/

Monday, October 25, 2010

Malibu Canyon 50K - Marathon # 90

#90!!! I am sooo close to 101 marathons! Malibu Canyon 50K was held at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas, California. Malibu Creek is located in the Santa Monica Mountains. The park has beautiful views of the ocean, river crossing, and amazing rock formations. I finished 8:04

"IN THE SPOTLIGHT"

Jeanette from Long Beach California is the #1 Female in the country in her age group and 2nd place Marathon Maniac of the Year 2009. She ran 61 marathons/ultras last year. Jeanette took a break from marathoning and now she's back, having fun and winning. Welcome back Jeanette! We missed seeing your beautiful smile on the trails.