We did not know what to expect.
Jordan had a wild hair to run around Big Bear Lake. Karen, nor myself have ever attempted this run.
It’s 15 miles, and a bit hilly, and all on road. It’s at 6800′ of course.
Jordan has been having some ankle pain from his Cross Country Training, and Karen has a racked up knee from a mountain bike crash just a few days ago. We figured this would be a 4 hour walk-a- thon of sorts. It was a gorgeous breezy sunny day in Big Bear, why not go for a stroll.
It did not go like this.
Right from the start, the trail head of the Alpine Bike Path, Jordan started with a bang. We figured some slow down, and off/on walk would ensue shortly. It never came. Before we knew it, we were at the bike shop, then Boulder Bay, then the dam in just 1 hour 5 minutes. Dad (here) was giddy. The pain would set in, and his form would struggle a bit as we passed through Fawnskin. We went from 6-7 miles an hour, to sub 5 mph. We worked on his form in this fatigued state, teaching him that this is when it was most important. It truly tested his patience to be coached in a severe fatigued state…but he did…and it worked.
The home stretch came not soon enough, and there was enough gas in the tank for Jordan to put out a near all out sprint for a 7 minute mile to put a ‘cherry on top.’ Heartrate through the ceiling, beat red, and drenched in sweat, leaning against the Team SOLE car….he gasped “I never thought in a million years I would run around Big Bear Lake….I can’t believe it I did this”.
Preparation for Antarctica continues. Stay tunned for more adventures in the world Jordan Romero.
Wow, you are amazing Jordan.
Hey, Jordan,
I have been following your site, and watching, and I am
so excited that you made the run! How cool is that?!!
And you are how old? (Are you sure you’re only 12)?!!
And your dad and Karen too!! What support! Hope you are
all recovered…..and not too many sore muscles! I am
anxiously awaiting your Nightline gig!
Izzy’s mom
Jordan,
You are the MAN !!!!!! You guys are the best.
NIGHTLINE would have to a have a show every night for a week to cover all that you guys have done. No one ever mentions what you guys did in India.
Your life is going to be a great book.
Love Ya,
GrandPa Romero and Grandee Joan
Phoenix, AZ
Hey Jordan,
Looks like you come from some good stock (parents) with some good genes. You’ve done some amazing things, dude. Life is just a buncha cool things to do. What a feeling it is to do something that you perhaps doubted you could.
Very happy for you, Jordan. You’re fabulous. Stay true to yourself, trust your feelings… I know they run deep. The Best to ya! Build a strong foundation, cuz you’re gonna be some kinda chick magnet!
You are amazing Jordan, I don’t think I could make it if I was walking. I wish I was like you. Keep it up.
Jordan your run is sick. I think about the runs I do at a lower altitude and feel the pain and you run through it!! Since seeing your spot on Nightline I have done the 9 Peak Chalange in the San B mountains in a day(26 mile), and the Yucaipa Ridge out of Mill Creek(miles unsure). Keep it up you inspire All of us old Guys (33).