2016 Bayou Hills 5K 10k and Kids Run

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Monthly Running Challenge with Nike Plus

I started a monthly running Challenge last May 2015.  I started these challenges to get myself and others get out and run.  As an avid Obstacle Course Racer, running is a very important part of my training.  I found myself not getting enough running miles every week, so I decided to start a running challenge.  Luckily, I found that the Nike Plus app allows you to create challenges, making it easy to keep track of all challengers mileage.

It's pretty simple to set up.  First you'll need to download the app and create an account.  It will be helpful to add friends in the app as well.  They will be potential challengers.  In the menu, select "Challenges" and then "Start A New Challenge".  You will then create a name for your challenge, the distance you would like to achieve during the challenge, the duration of the challenge, and the challengers.  Once you've done that, hit "Send Invite".  Make sure all your challengers are added at that time.  The app does not allow you to add additional challengers once it has been created.  Your only option will be to recreate the challenge.

As I said earlier, the app keeps track of every challengers mileage.  It will show you where you stand against other challengers including details on the total distance each person has run so far during the challenge.  It will also tell you who has run the preselected mileage for the challenge, taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.  Although, it's great to see who has completed first, second, and third, I like to make sure everyone knows it is not about who gets there first.  My challenges are about helping people complete the challenge, and just doing more than they would normally do.

If you would like to join my next challenge, friend me on Nike Plus.  Just look up Fermin Banawa.  Contact me and friend me on Facebook.  I welcome anyone who is wanting to get out there an run more.  For those of you who are serious runners, see how you stack up against other serious runners. 

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Transformations Are Not Always About Losing Weight

Here's a great example of a transformation where it's not about losing weight, but more about gaining strength and confidence.  I was able to witness this transformation from the beginning, and I am very proud of my wife Jasmine for all that she has accomplished.  She worked very hard and stayed consistent even though people around her wondered why she was even working out.  She heard comments about how she should not be working out because of how small she was and that she should be eating more.  These things she heard were very hurtful.

Well, come to find out she had high cholesterol and had to take medication to control it.  Around that time she decided to eat healthier and exercise.  With the help of Shakeology, the 60 Day Insanity workout program, and following a healthy meal plan she was able to get rid of her high cholesterol and is no longer on medication to control it.

Check out the video to see Jasmine's transformation!

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Legs and Back Workout from P90X2 (Base + Back)

Base + Back from P90X2 consists of Pull-ups and Plyometrics to work your back and your legs.  This workout is about an hour long including the warm-up, stretch, workout, and cool down.


The main workout cosists of these 10 exercises and repeated after the 10th exercise is completed.
1)   No Kip Pull-Up
2)   Plyo Frog Squat
3)   Wide Leg Close Grip Chin-Up
4)   Chair Jump
5)   Chin Pull
6)   Plyo Lunge Press
7)   V Pull-Up
8)   Surfer Spin
9)   Kippy Cross Fugly Pull
10) Jack-in-the-Box Knee Tuck

Here's a video of me doing the warm-up, stretch, and main exercises (round 1 only).

Equipment Needed:

Dumbells or Resistance Bands

Pull-up Bar or Resistance Bands

Stability Ball (recommended)

Foam Roller (recommended)

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Upper Elite Burnout! Asylum V2 Workout

Today I did Upper Elite from the Asylum Volume 2 workout program.  This one is about an hour long and it sure is challenging.  If you've done any of Shaun T's weight training workouts you know that it is always fast pace.  He mixes in a little cardio and agility in between strength exercises.

Anyway, this video shows me doing the BURNOUT portion of the workout which comes at the end.  I cut it up a bit because it's a bit long, but you can tell that I was struggling.  I take quick breaks when I have to and then get back in it as soon as possible.

If you have questions about this workout feel free to ask.  If you've done this workout, what do you think about it?

LEG DAY - POWER LEGS FROM ASYLUM V2

Today was LEG DAY.  I did Power Legs from Asylum Volume 2.  It was a lot of jumping, weighted squats, weighted lunges, agility, and some cardio.  I definitely worked up a sweat!  If you want to condition your legs to perform better, I recommend this workout!

Equipment Needed:
Dumbells
Resistance Bands
Agility Ladder