May grad Ion Barbarin Garcia runs with bulls and signs semi-pro soccer contract. Garcia and Marcos Enriquez Vilches played soccer together at NYIT before both graduating in May.
The Spaniards have been teammates in a different capacity too, often participating together in the Running of the Bulls in their native Pamplona. "I have been doing it since I am 16," said Barbarin Garcia, who again is participating this past week. "I didn´t like the idea of running in front of the bulls until my friend Marcos Enriquez convinced me one day to run with him. I could say that he is my mentor and the person who taught me everything I need to know to run. I do it every year. "There are seven races — the first one July 7 and last one July 14. My mom wishes I didn´t run, but she understands it's a passion for me. She wakes up every day at 6 because she is so nervous for the race that she can´t sleep." Barbarin Garcia admits it can be a nerve-wracking experience. "It is very scary, but the feelings yo...
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