On faith,
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength" ~Philippians 4:13
Monday, February 04, 2013
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Race #29: Milo Marathon
Race #29
Milo Marathon ~ Davao City Leg
November 6, 2011
5K
Roxas Avenue
Davao City
The Milo Marathon… one of the
country’s most prestigious running events. They travel and organize “Milo
Marathon” races in different cities all over the country, culminating in a
National Finals in Manila. They help with a good cause too: the “Help Give
Shoes” Advocacy ~ in which the proceeds from registering for the race helps
donate shoes to young runners who can’t afford them. These especially target
those in the far flung areas in the provinces.
Well, I was wondering what the fuss
was about back in 2010 when Ryan invited me to join the Milo Marathon. And when
I went with my friends for this one, wow! I have never been to a race with so
much people! They say over 10,000 people joined!
This was a simple route for a 5K ~ a loop around the Chinatown area. I am glad I was able to join
my friends for a 5K rather than going for a longer distance. One bonus in
joining a shorter distance is that you get to the finishing area faster ~
meaning shorter lines for the food and free stuff!
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J-Cel, Alex, Kristin and Me ^_^ |
Oh, one last parting shot to my friend
(this is my blog after all hehe). To JM: “It doesn’t matter whether you win by
an inch or a mile, a win is a win.”
>>> Race Time: 5K (30 min)
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thoughts for the Road: On Being a "Real" Runner
"I often hear someone say I'm not
a real runner. We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never
met a fake runner."
-Bart Yasso
"If you run, you are a runner. It
doesn't matter how fast or how far. It doesn't matter if today is your first
day or if you've been running for twenty years. There is no test to pass, no
license to earn, no membership card to get. You just run."
"In running, it doesn't matter
whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, 'I
have finished.' There is a lot of satisfaction in that."
-Fred Lebow, New
York City Marathon co-founder
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Race #28: Twilight Run
Race #28
Twilight Run
October 30, 2011
5K
SM Davao Parking Area
Davao City
Davao City
After about a month of no fun runs, it
was time to get back to the race field. I had done some training in the gym, so
even without fun runs (they were getting a bit expensive at this part of the
year), I was feeling confident to be able to do a no-walk run. So why did I
choose this race? And at night too? Well, maybe I wanted to give a night race
one more try. Besides, who knows what events might occur on Halloween?
My little sister, Therese, had to back
out due to a cold, but I had Kirby and Joshua to keep me company. This was one
crazy race with the damp weather, the spooky concert, and of course, crazed
runners running in costumes of different kinds. From classic costumes like
Dracula and werewolves, to anime characters like Naruto, people came in all
sorts of outfits. One runner even wore a wig to resemble Coach Rio dela Cruz. No,
of course, I didn’t run in a costume. Haha. J
Just a simple route around SM and
Ecoland area was our race route. Not too bad. I finished it in about 30
minutes. Joshua and Kirby followed soon after. As an added bonus for all
runners, every finisher was given a 5K finisher’s medal. Somehow, a part of me
doesn’t feel that lower race categories should have finisher’s medals, yet when
I look at the faces of acquaintances and strangers all happy finishing the race
with their tokens, I changed my mind. After all, it takes a lot of effort for
anyone to start running, so if you can help encourage others, go for it… ^_^
>>> Race Time: 5K (35 min)
>>> Race Time: 5K (35 min)
Monday, April 16, 2012
Race #27: Insomniac
Race #27
Eagle’s Run
September 18, 2011
10K
People’s Park
Davao City
Due to some events the night before, I
was in no condition to run this race. Yet somehow I did it anyways. I’m not
even certain on how I managed to survive this, so I can’t do a detailed recap
of this run. An important lesson learned: If you lack sleep, you are screwed.
So take a break instead of forcing yourself like I did. There is more to life
than running races after all.
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Worst 10K I ran (and its my fault too). Still, I got me a consolation prize. |
>>> Race Time: 10K (1 hr 49
min)
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Race #26: Bonding Time
Race #26
Heart Run
September
17, 2011
3K
People’s
Park
Davao
City
Hey, I
still do 3Ks too! They don’t tire you much as the other categories do… Besides,
I’m lazy, slow, and I needed a break. Kidding, kidding. I picked the 3K for
this race, because I wanted to show my younger cousins what its like joining a
fun run. And while not necessarily underestimating them, joining a 5K
immediately and not enjoying the experience after, may turn them off to join
other future fun runs. So better be safe than sorry. ^_^
This
run organized by Holy Cross of Davao College was for the benefit of people with
heart ailments, hence the name “Heart Run”. The route for the 3K was simple,
start at People’s Park ~ head down to Gaisano Mall ~ then to Victoria Plaza
Mall at J.P. Laurel Avenue (turnaround) ~ then back to People’s Park.
We were
a bit late, but we still ran anyways. I had a good time bonding with my younger
cousin. My, they grow up so fast. I can’t believe he is going to be a high
school student next year. We did a mix of run/walks throughout the race, and we
finished strong. ^_^
>>>
Finish time: 3K (51 min)
Race #25: Counter Aging
Race #25
Counter Aging, Keep On Running
September 11, 2011
10K
SPMC Hospital Parking Area
Davao City
Counter Aging, Keep on Running… they
are getting more creative in making up names for fun runs these days. But they probably have a point with their "slogan". Who doesn't want to be told they look young? So to counter aging, keep on running. ^_^
On this
run, they are raising funds for the Hospital; the burn unit in particular. As
my friend Dina said, “I’m going to run anyways, why not help a good cause?”
The route wasn’t too bad for a 10K.
Just go from the Hospital to the Old Airport Road and back. I’m feeling a bit
slower than usual but I still managed to run the whole way and finish strong.
Well, it looks like a small glass key chain instead of a medal. But when they only give this to the first 100 finishers, who's complaining? |
>>> Race Time: 10K (1 hr 11
min)
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