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Phoenix 10K Weekend...

Running/training regiment: Phoenix 10K was super fun!  Happy with the finish  (always fun to reflect on my PRs..for Phoenix 10k – 34:10 – Obviously years ago!

Now Less than 6 weeks to my goal PR ½ marathon road race; looking forward to training fast and hard…setting a new PR for this distance will take plenty of dedication and positive recoveries…the key is staying super healthy going in...i have to say this year has been very good   – no ITB issues!  After my ½ marathon in Scottsdale, I will be running my 4^th marathon at PF Chang’s Rock and Roll Arizona –that one will be huge.  That race beats me down physically and emotionally.  I shall prepare passionately – after all, I am built for this… LDT!

It’s fall – Looking forward to cooler weather for my earlier morning trail & road runs…plus it’s nice to know I am part of an  AE team ready to work with a local tribe and hopefully a few more tribes; feels great to know we will greatly assist with their efforts in providing much needed facilities  to the community – DESIGN! 

-rkbjr architects

Run!

let's do this...

running YRace...october 2012...

There are as many reasons for running as there are days in the year, years in my life. But mostly I run because I am an animal and a child, an artist and a saint. So, too, are you. Find your own play, your own self-renewing compulsion, and you will become the person you are meant to be. - George Sheehan

July...

july...heat is there...feel the power and responses - the deck (particularily camelback and the phx mountains) have been my stimuli...all good - towards a goal...
what will august bring?

rkbjr architects...preparing to arrive...

Vision: Richard K. Begay, Jr. Architects will be a leader in design excellence by delivering creative, well-manage sustainable structures and landscapes.


Our Mission:  Richard K. Begay, Jr. Architects seeks to deliver professional services through an open, integrated process beginning with engaging discussions to realizing ideas into built form. With each project our focus is the client, their needs, goals – their voice. Our clients become our team partners whom we share a journey. Our commitment to that journey is to listen and work collaboratively on creating memorable and measureable goals together!

Our expertise in areas of design, architecture, planning, and consulting engineering ensures our team partners they receive quality service and design excellence through proven best practices and innovative solutions.

Our goal is to exceed the client’s expectations delivering functional spaces and landscapes by blending creativity with the science of structures in a manner that responds humanly, sustainably, and positively contributes to livable communities. We are committed to educating our clients through an integrated process in an effort the measurement of success is improved productivity, innovative and efficient learning environments, efficient use of materials and systems, increased pride and ownership – and just as important – a deeper appreciation and awareness of the environment we live in.

With a multi-disciplinary approach, we are committed to delivering:

- A value deeply rooted in open communications. Communication is the key to our success

- Design leadership from principals to project team members

- Environmentally & site responsive designs

- Effective graphic and written communications utilizing latest technology; use of communication tools such as Building Information Modeling to advance sketch ideas & design concepts to full construction drawings under an integrated approach with our partners, stakeholders, and builders.

- A constant team approach at each phase of the project delivery ensuring consensus/buy-in.

- For culturally sensitive designs, implement a community-focus process aimed at building consensus



Our designs connect people and place; celebrate diversity through a forum of memorable landscapes where context, culture, and history become the framework on how places for living, learning, and working are appropriately shaped.


Richard K. Begay, Jr. AIA

Architect

the stronghold...

homeland...

home...

so we traveled home for the holiday weekend..was nice to be at a place where there clearly are difference in color, sounds, characters - even the family posture...it was great to be back in cottonwood - my home though there was a feeling of un-closed doors...or openings that leave many thoughts lingering...that combine with the anticipation of being 'home' was full of excitement and nervousness - both emotions colliding....a weird pound to say the least - the place has not change...perhaps i am the one who has, or have forgotton the simplicity of place...could be characterized as harsh and challenging  -i tend to lean towards living a honest simple life...
this place is home, a sacred sphere where mind spirit body comes together to grow with nature, the elements, the animals...

i do feel free here...

CIIC - Phil, Richard, and Jonathan...presenters on Culture and Design...

very happy to share a panel with phil weddle, aia, and jonathan robertson, asla - our presentation was deeply rooted in a landscape ethic - the topics of turning points, place making, cultural appropriateness, etc...quite engaging...

events happen in places, not in time...

rb

may 14, 2013 - house texture...light

 

image of old house in grandma's place in tselani-cottonwood...i will be submitted this image to the AIA 2013 photo contest...first i will try this forum...should be fun...

i am looking forward to traveling home to visit with family.

and off course to take more image of the place..

 

'events happen in places, not in time'

 

shall we...

memorial park

 

 

only the dead know the end of war

 

-plato

patterns...light and shadow

lots of turning points on the landscape...spending time writing of these places...taking in clues so i can imagine a place, where the natural and a 'habitable' space merge, as though seamless...it will be a place where the senses are adjusted to a natural layer only forgotton as time pass...it will be a place where learning begins...

carnival of celebrations!

its March! that means plenty of celebrations...check out the new graphic ! going to be fun and exciting...so much to share...

hands on hip

hands on hip, 2013 by richard k begay jr architects...

writings...

the week flew by...so  much into one week; the thought of the larger is picture is within...its very exciting to know i will, someday, offer design services to many opportunities...was great to catch up with tamara clarke of dlr - we chatted about the big RSQ for master planning service up on navajo nation...hmm...the potential is huge! on wednesday i also visit with  pvusd support services....visited good friends (diane and kelly) - made for a great moment...and yea, reflecting on the CREST project...that was fun and engaging....

breanna charvel...

baby breanna...she is growing up..i took this shot in old town abq...the contrast is great..

she is a very beautiful young woman...growing up in this environment..she is retaining

who she is and where she comes from...

such strong spirit ...

striations...new gear..

new bracelet ! purchase in art studio - old town..

artist: karole mazeika of antoine predock architects...

very cool...

rkbsr and rkbjr

this is dad and i...its been great spending time here with mom and dad, as well as breanna trish and the girls...they are bundled up in this house..its good to talk to dad and mom...they are aging though content - they spend every moment of the day enjoying the simplicity of life...i am very thankful for the love and support guiding me in every aspect and for reminding me of the importance of where i come from and the sacred language we possess..

sunday rain...

going back to ABQ today..good though i need to be grounded...traveling plenty lately which is fine yet i would like to be home to fully catch up with much...so stressful at times...miss the family...i am looking forward to get back to AZ

color run...

this is the amazing! these guys are crazy...but they are having fun!! carm running her first 5k with co-workers...katie says i look like i came out of the coal mine! haha!

Day of Days - Part III

Day of Days - Part III - Post Marathon 26.2
where shall i start...beginning, middle, or the end?  yesterday was the only easy day...yes..i look forward to tomorrow knowing this day will be behind me...and i may not agree considering i ran in so much pain due to dehydration cramping...i am still in a state of anguish and fulfillment...both a complement to each other...i did finish this 26.2 mile journey-however to say it was easy would be not..it was one of the hardest most challenging race..i cramped after mile 13.5...and let me tell you, it was not fun...i panic...and weird thoughts began to fill my melon....i had so much positives going in with a great december and even mentally prepared all week...what happen!?? 

4 days to my 3rd Marathon...

its coming fast...4 days to PF Changs Rock and Roll Marathon! it will be my 3rd marathon...and my 6 Changs race..really looking forward to running this road race considering how much effort i put in the last 8-9 months -in fact, this race is like two years in the making...

-2010...ran my first marathon! was okay yet it was extremely tough at the end..not sure i would have finish strong without the support of Mavelle...

-2011...2nd marathon...after my first, i suffered a ITBand injury on the right leg about 1.5 months after..the kneecaps were flaring each time i ran...all of 2011 was a rehabilitation year...diggin in with folks at Endurance Rehab (N. Scottsdale)...it was pretty much a strength & conditioning year...yet i was firm on running the fall and winter races (what can i say, i enjoy getting to the start line - yet this time my legs were not my friend..or i not to them)...each race was met with less than spectacular results...each race was not enjoyable, other than one at kiwanis park june 2011.  each time i flared up and it was painful...i questioned my soul and spirit...thinking -is this the time to stop or really slowdown due to aging ? :) haha..what is happening, i came out of a shin splint..out of some tight quads yet this one remain a ugly thorn... so many questions....2011 was a time to reflect and dig deep...find a deeper meaning to  the soul..think about the body and how to strenghten appropriately and recover between spikes...more about a whole mindset approach...as well as about happiness within...about how family support is so powerful and true...lots of love...keeping it simple...lots of inspiration out there...team spirits with positive folks...

2012---great time for rebuilding the body (and soul) ...after my 2nd marathon, i rested for about a month...then started to think creatively about coming back, though the thoughts of breaking down after a two mile or even an eight mile were constantly in my head; nevertheless, i love to engage the notion of return...my energy was there...spirit ....it was great to reconnect with team scottsdale (team chances) who were preparing for Run for Ryan House 1/2 in March...Andi was generous enough to include me on the team training program, where i was able to start back at DC Ranch ...talk about hilly runs..!  i was cautious each time but i ran further each run and without the anguish...just a little un-balanced...afterall the rest dug me in....after one run, she introduced us to two individuals, who to this day are good friends...Ariana Hilborn and Jeremy Zarins - i knew Jeremy from Sole sports...he and i got along well...he is quite the resource and a dedicated and talented athlete and Ariana..lets just say we will be hearing more about her in 2015-16..she is talented and faaaast!!.....she brought them to one of our gathering in DC ranch to hear and learn about their challenges and successes...it was one of the more motivitational settings i been part of ...

after this particular setting, i embark on a great path...about never letting go or not quitting though the big bumps and little ones...about keeping it simple...race results: i ran a great Ryan House 1/2! with no pain... time was about 1:42 ish...and that was in the hills!

my regiment has been wonderful the last half year.....each month, i improved - the big news was ITB did not erupt anymore...my knee did not have a flaring pain....my speed and endurance improved thanks to intense tempo workouts (and echo canyon hikes)...my smile got wider!!!  going into the fall 2012 race season was awesome and very productive (knowing it will lead to changs) ....I almost PR'd  my 1/2 at Scottsdale's Fiesta Bowl 1/2...i did PR my 30 K at Peoria 30K by like 10 mins!!...and now, looking to hit the start line with lots of smiles and positive attitude....lots of rhythm and power..surrounded by a fully supportive family and friends...

i am re-built....shall we...

sochu house setting...

great to reconnect with sue and nelson at the sochu house...the setting great! we chatted and caught on all the big item with little pieces in between....so fun!

hitch hiker's bench - route 73

farewell...

great setting for denise...at her gathering...we have been activated and inspired! we now carry the momentum...

new years day hike...

new year's day hike with son, braden tracey...

we went up cholla trail - it was great to spend

time with and chat about running, upcoming track season,

uphill running workouts with coronado dons x-country team...

it was fun...i also loosened my legs...and

got in some cardio...

it was crowded too!

yea!!

happy new 2013...lets do this..