Plainfield Man and Two Close Friends Take on the SISU Iron

Plainfield resident, Jesus “Mas Chingon” Chavez (39 years old), is traveling out to Monrovia Canyon Park (California) with two close friends - Anthony Lazo (Torrence, California) and Chad Weberg (Mazomanie, Wisconsin) – in two weeks to take on the SISU Iron.

When and where is the SISU Iron? April 29th – May 1st in Camp Trask in Monrovia Canyon Park in California.

What is the SISU Iron? SISU Iron is an extreme endurance race formed by people that have completed several of the toughest races around. Their mantra is "Forging Unbreakable Athletes".

Is this your first event like this? No, I have finished multiple day races. For example the 66 hour Death Race, 36 hour Ultimate SUCK and a 24 hour Legend of the Death race – of which I won.

How have you trained for the SISU Iron? Crossfit Joliet / Undisputed Strength is where I train the most. It's collegiate style weight room, focusing on speed, strength and athleticism. Brandon "The Broiler" Kelly's programming has been the main factor in finishing these races. And Avery YMCA is my second home and where this journey first started.

Are you doing this as a team or individually? Races like this are usually team oriented at first, but then it eventually splinters off into an individual race. I will be joined on this adventure by my two good friends, Anthony Lazo (Torrence, California) and Chad Weberg (Mazomanie, Wisconsin).

What are you most looking forward to? I'm most looking forward to seeing friends that I usually only see once or twice a year. Although some of these people I have only met during these races, you created such a special bond that you look forward to embracing the suck together.

What are you least looking forward to? There's really nothing that I'm not looking forward to. If you have a negative mindset coming into this then you're not going to do well.

What is your WHY for doing this event? My ”WHY” in anything I do is to be a better human being. If I strive to become a better version of myself, then I can become a better father, husband and friend. I need to be a stronger version of myself to raise my daughters to become amazing individuals.

How do you define success of the SISU Iron? My success is not defined by finishing the race. I want to be known as the guy that gave everything he had, raced with integrity, and was an awesome teammate. Finishing would be nice, but not the determining factor in a success.

Do you have anything planned beyond this event? I'm signed up for the 36 hour Ultimate Suck in September 2016. Also, on my radar is the 12 hour Spartan Hurricane Heat and the 24 hour Catamount games.

Rapid Fire Questions:

Most Favorite Food: Tacos

Least Favorite Food: Fish

Favorite Music: Metal (Bullet for My Valentine)

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Mantra: Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind always.

For more information on the SISU Iron, visit the website.

Second Picture - Upper Left Corner: Jesus Chavez and Chad Weberg; Upper Right Corner: Jesus Chavez and Anthony Lazo; Bottom Left Corner: Christine Chavez (Wife), Lauren Chavez (Daughter), Jesus Chavez; Bottom Middle: Medal display; Bottom Right Corner: Mackenzie Chavez (Daughter)