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by Max
90 feet tall and bullet proof
Wow time really flies when you are BUSY! 7th grade has brought a lot more homework and managing my time has been a challenge. My schedule basically consists of going to school, training, doing homework, and training some more. This may not sound like a lot, but for me, it adds up quickly. I have
Winter Break
I went back to school today after an AWESOME 3 week break. How did you spend your vacation? I got BUSY.
2013 Mt. SAC XC Invitational
I had a great weekend up in the LA area. My cousins were in town and we spent all of Saturday hanging out. It was super fun. Here we are in Santa Monica. One of the shops had this cool ping pong table out front so we played! My uncle is the only other person
Cross Country back in full swing!
This past weekend I ran in the OC Youth Cross Country Meet in Yorba Linda. It was a beautiful day and a great, mostly flat course. This was the first official meet of the season and I was surprised to see so many teams and runners. In fact, my division, the 11-12 year old boys,
A girl named Meadow
Everyone has different reasons why they run. I run because I truly enjoy it and I love the thrill of competition. Recently, I heard about a great organization that matches runners with children with special needs who can’t run themselves. You get to be a support for your buddy and exchange notes on facebook in
Carlsbad Road Race Weekend
Woo hoo! This past weekend, I ran in the Junior Carlsbad Mile and the Carlsbad 5000. These are two of my favorite races because they are in my hometown, my teammates always run in it, too, and they have the best expo booths! On Saturday, I ran in the 11 year old Mile race. This
My Day with Puracyn
Hey Friends! I had the BEST day today. I went up north to the San Gabriel Mountains where my Sponsor, Puracyn is headquartered. There, I spent the day filming for a video they are putting together. I met several members of the Puracyn family, who were all super nice and funny. We started in the
Adventure Run!
Hey everyone! I have a favorite running store. It’s called Road Runner Sports. Not only do they have the best shoes and a really awesome VIP program, but every month, they also have an “Adventure Run” where you are given a map with various checkpoints on it for you to run to and collect raffle
Track Meet Recap
Hi Friends! Last weekend, I competed at my second track meet. It’s early in the season but I’ve been working hard bringing 100% to every practice. I was really pleased that I was able to cut 8 seconds off my 1500m time from 2 weeks ago, and 7 seconds off my 800m time. It’s so
Here we go again!
Hi Friends! After taking some time off, I’m back in full swing with track season. I had my first meet this past weekend where I ran the 1500m and 800m events. I felt pretty strong and am happy to be training with my teammates again. You can see my results here. Now that I’ve moved
Chelsea King’s 5K
This past weekend I participated in a really unique 5K race. I recently learned about this event through some friends of mine who were putting together a team. Chelsea King was a high school cross country runner and straight-A student from Poway, CA. In 2010 she was murdered while doing a practice run after school.
2012 Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships
I am back from Albuquerque, New Mexico where I competed in the USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. What a weekend! My family drove from California on Thursday. It took us 13 hours including all of our stops for food and gas. My sister and I enjoyed the ride- we always have fun stuff to
A Winter Track Meet
Last night, instead of a regular cross country practice, my coach told our team to join in on a local track meet. So we all went to Cathedral Catholic High School for the Winter Distance Festival. I didn’t know what to expect but realized shortly after we arrived that this was going to be fun.
My first half marathon
This weekend I ran my first half marathon to benefit Medals 4 Mettle San Diego. I had a great time. I met some really nice runners. Actually, ALL runners are really nice. 🙂 It’s true! Anyway, one of the guys I ran with was really funny, talkative, and enthusiastic. His name is Steve and he
My 4th Annual Turkey Trot
I ran at the Oceanside Turkey Trot for the 4th year in a row this year. It was great. I really love our family tradition of waking up really early on Thanksgiving morning and driving to Oceanside’s Pier to race. I started when I was 7 years old, running the mile race. This year, I
Kicking things up another notch
*guest post at Team NOW We’ve just past the Halloween mark and for me, that means it’s time to kick my training up another notch. I am five weeks away from the Junior Olympic National Cross Country Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’ve been having a great season but am ready to start breaking new
Don’t just practice… Practice like a champ!
*guest post at Team NOW I read an awesome quote today by someone called, Coach K. He said, “To have championship season, you have to have championship practices.” I really really believe that is true. I’ve always thought that it doesn’t matter how many practices I go to, or how long I practice for. If
If you fall… Get back up!
*guest post at Team NOW Hello NOW friends! Yesterday I was up near Los Angeles for a cross country race. It was my first meet of the season so I was really excited. When we arrived, my coach told me he bumped me up to the next age division for some extra competition. Yeah! I
Pacific Coast Triathlon
*guest post at Team NOW This past Sunday I was in Laguna Niguel at Crystal Cove Park for the Pacific Coast Triathlon. It was the SoCal Youth Tri Series Championship race featuring slightly longer distances (which I love!) The weather was great and I had a blast. The swim is my least favorite part because
Someone I watch and learn from..
*guest post at Team NOW Hello Friends! My parents have always taught me to surround myself with positive people who inspire me. So I try to hang around people I admire. These people are friends, family members, authors, speakers, professional athletes, etc. I “hang around” them by spending time with them, reading their books, listening
Triathletes ROCK.
Last weekend, I met a super cool, very inspiring, and incredible triathlete named John Hatala. He is a retired Marine who competes in various triathlons including IronMan and XTerra races. Since I love competing in triathlons, I was so excited to be able to ask Mr. Hatala questions about training, races, and expert tips. I
Coolest care package ever!
*guest post at Team NOW Hello NOW Friends! Look what came in the mail: Cool—thank you, NOW!! I love my NOW bars. Honeycomb with Chia and Raisins are my absolute favorite. Today was my first day back to school. I’m in 5th grade. The day was great but I forgot how long the days can
Soccer on the brain
I love playing soccer, but I’m fairly new to the competitive side of it and learning the technical/ foot skills has been a new challenge for me. This year I am excited to be on a team with great players and a great coach. I learn sports best by watching other people and then practicing
NOW = No Opportunity Wasted!
I’m so excited to be a NOW energy bar athlete and part of a team of athletes who also live life to the max! If you’ve never heard of NOW, definitely go check them out: NOWenergybar.com This picture was from the USA Youth Outdoor Track and Field Championships in June in Arlington, Texas. I
3.3 Seconds
I have 3.3 seconds on my mind. Sometimes I think- that’s so short. Some roller coaster ride drops are around that long, and I think they’re way too short. On the other hand, 3.3 seconds can seem like forever, like if you had to stand in an ice-cold shower for that long. Brrrr! 3.3 seconds…
2012 Encinitas Sprint Triathlon
Yesterday I did the Encinitas Sprint Triathlon at Moonlight Beach. It was my first non-youth triathlon with longer swim, bike, and run distances. It was also my first ocean swim. I was pretty nervous about the swim since I’d never really swam straight out into the ocean before. The water temperature was super cold, too.
The “Field”
I am just starting my 2nd season of Track and Field where my usual events are the 1500m run and the 800m run. This year I wanted to add the Field part of Track and Field to my schedule. I decided to try the Long Jump. I have no training in it, but who cares?
End of the year thoughts…
I heard that a picture is worth a thousand words. This picture was from an 800m race in May 2011 during the final 100 meter stretch to the finish. That’s me and my good friend, Willie. We became friends after racing against each other practically every single week during track season. He is an incredible
2011 USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships – Myrtle Beach, SC
Congratulations, Max!!! 2011 USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country Bantam Boys Champion
Getting closer…
There are only 8 more days until the USATF Junior Olympics for Cross Country. Ever since I went to Nationals last year for the first time, I decided I wanted to go back this year and see if I could do better. So I have been working really really hard not just this Fall, but
Ready or Not.. It’s Time for the Turkey Trot!
Hello everyone! This is such a fun time of year– one of my favorites. I love Thanksgiving. My family has a Thanksgiving tradition: Every year, we participate in a road race. Tomorrow is the annual Turkey Trot in Oceanside, CA. I am so excited! I am going to be running 1 mile. My sister is
The Runner Who Didn’t Give Up
Watching this race gives me gOoSeBuMpS. Heather Dorniden is so inspiring. Her coach once told her, “Sometimes you don’t know if you have a next year or even a tomorrow, so just go out there and run it the best you can.” Sounds like good advice to me. And that is what she did.
New Recruits!
This past weekend was our USATF Cross Country Association race. Throughout this season, I’ve been training with only a few other boys in my Bantam division (ages 9-10 years). One of the things I like about cross country is that even though it is a very individual sport, there is also a fun team part.
So Proud of Mia
For the past 2 weeks, my little sister Mia started coming to our team’s cross country practices. She wanted to try it out and maybe even do a race as a SoCal Roadrunner! As a 6 year old, she would be racing in the Sub-Bantam (7-8 yr olds) division. I was so excited when she
Skate Park Addiction
I am addicted to the skate park. When I am there, 2 hours go by really fast. Too fast. I love it because it is so fun going up and down the ramps and sometimes I feel like I’m flying! I practice different techniques and tricks over and over and over and over. Last week,
After the race…
Right after the awards ceremony at IronKids, we were starving and went to have lunch at my absolute FAVORITE place, Fuddruckers!!! There aren’t any Fuddruckers near my hometown anymore, so whenever I spot one I go CRAZY. I had a cheeseburger, fries, and a huge Oreo milkshake– YUMMMMM!!! Afterwards, we made the drive back to
HyVee IronKids US Championship 2011
CONGRATULATIONS, MAX! 2011 NATIONAL CHAMPION!!!
2011 USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Hello, I am back from Myrtle Beach! More than 2,000 athletes ages 7-18 were there and I had the best time! It was really hot and humid out there- like 99 degrees. As soon as we got there I did a light mile jog along the beach. I had a big pasta dinner afterwards and
Buzz Cut: Before and After
This weekend I’m heading to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for the USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships. It’s going to be very very very HOT out there. In preparation for the heat, I decided to cut my hair really short. I can’t remember when I had really short hair so it was fun to
I love my competitors :)
Last weekend I went to Los Angeles for a Track & Field meet hosted by the LA Jets Youth Track Club. Each year they attract some of the best track and field athletes in the region. I entered two events: the 1500m and the 800m dash. My first race was the 1500m. Since that distance
Marathon Man: Bill Rodgers
“Being a runner means you are now “free” to win and lose and live life to its fullest.” ~ Bill Rodgers Last Friday, Bill Rodgers was in town visiting and I was lucky enough to have a chance to meet him. He won the Boston Marathon and the New York City Marathon four times.
New World Record Set For…
…the most people patting their heads and rubbing their tummies at the same time for a full minute! It happened today at my school and I’m so excited I was able to take part in making history! The previous record was held at 872 people. This morning, we had 1002 participants as we smashed the
Junior Carlsbad and Carlsbad 5000 Races
This past weekend I ran in the Junior Carlsbad 1 mile race for my 3rd year in a row. I think this might be one of my favorite races. It is so exciting and there are so many kids running. I love it. As always, I get my usual nerves right before the race, but
Super Cool Gadget: Nike Sport Band
I got this awesome sport band for Christmas from my Uncle Tom, Aunt Sarah and cousins Maddie and Bella in Minnesota. It is so cool because you can track EVERYTHING from your run. Pace. Distance. Time. Calories burned… Plus, it’s water-resistant! It feels like a watch and I just love that my family would give
It’s ON!!!
I had a nice 4-day weekend. I spent a lot of time working on my new campaign this year to raise $1,500 for my school. Between Kinkos, the post office, and recruiting help from my parents and little sister, I managed to get my letters out this afternoon. Yes!! I guess you never really know
What humbles you?
My dad shared this video with me.. Enjoy 🙂
Happy New Year – I LOVE ROLLERCOASTERS
I went to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the second time in a month on New Year’s Eve. I met two of my best friends, John and Tyler there. We are so close, we call ourselves “blood brothers.” They had never been to Six Flags before so they were very excited. I couldn’t wait to
Bumblebee Foods 5K at the Big Bay Balloon Parade
Today I ran in my second 5K. It was the Bumble Bee Foods 5K at the Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade. The race kicked off the nationally televised parade at 9:45 a.m. There were 100,000 spectators there! I was very excited about this race since I hadn’t been running much since school
Camp Pendleton Marines Visit My School
Today, at Flag Salute, the Marines came to collect all of the food we gathered for the Camp Pendleton food drive. It always feels good to know that the families at our school can help others when we work together. I received my weekly running award and later, was surprised with a special invitation by
Sick! Yo Yo Masters….
Check this video out: Unleashed Teaser from Sector Y on Vimeo. I hope Santa brings me a YoYoJam: Dark Magic II Yo-Yo yo yo this year!!!
