Race #7: Running In The Rain

Race #7

Nike Davao City Run

May 29, 2011

8K

Abreeza Parking Lot

Davao City

Soaked by rainwater from head to toe as I walked towards the finish line, I breathed a sigh of relief as I completed my first 8K run on the Nike Davao City Run.

Now, running in the rain is fun and enjoyable, but it isn’t always ideal. One could slip, so one has to be careful on stepping, running and landing on wet, slippery surfaces. And once you stop running and get to your car or house, change into dry clothes as soon as possible.

Since that was only a slight shower, it was fine for my family and me to run despite the weather. (To be honest, I’m glad we did.) But if the weather could have deteriorated into freezing rain, we would have to reconsider. (And so should rookie runners).

After finishing the race, I was greeted by the surprise of having a finisher’s medal. Somehow, the organizers at RunClub upgraded the certificate into medals for the 8K runners. It may be made of cheap glass and a ribbon, but it provided a short “pain relief” for my tired legs.

The entry fee was a bit steep, so I expected better from the organizers, and they didn’t disappoint. In fact, they went all out from cheerleaders at different points in the race, to the yummy breakfast, and to the free health magazines.

(From a Nido Commercial)

Kris Aquino: “Oh, sulit diba?”

Baby James: “What’s sulit mama?”

Kris Aquino: “Sulit…. It’s getting more than what we paid for.”

“Sulit” That’s the best way to describe the race. It was a race well worth its price.

>>> Race Time: 8K (1 hr 6 min)