PSE Bull Run: Takbo Para Sa Ekonomiya

Event: PSE Bull Run: Takbo Para Sa Ekonomiya
Date: 01/13/13
Categories: 5K, 10K, 21K

I was so excited to run in this event since this will be my first run for this year. Although I am not confident that I’ve fully recovered from my recent injury, and that I’m afraid it might get worse. Nevertheless, my passion for running kept me going.

I woke up early (2:30 AM) so I wouldn’t miss drinking coffee, and also to have enough time to re-check my things. To be honest, I was a bit nervous that my injury would act up and cause me trouble again. I don’t want to experience the same pain I’ve felt last December 30.  I hoped, though, that the compression calf sleeves that I’ve purchased would help ease the pain in case something terrible happens.

The time has come. I was with Karl and Eugene while waiting for the gun start. I think the three of us run the same pace. We were running side by side during the first 15 minutes. However, I started to feel pain in both my shins (not again!) a few minutes after that. I tried to stay positive and ignored the feeling, but the pain is too persistent. I started to get left behind by the two. I’ve slowly dropped my pace to see if it would lessen the pain, but unfortunately, it did not. I had to walk after climbing Buendia flyover. I was starting to feel uncomfortable walking so I had to stop to stretch again. I did the run-walk for almost 20 minutes.

While passing through McKinley, the compression sleeves began to do its job. The pain started to diminish, and I felt that I can return to my normal pace. Since then, I hadn’t stopped running until reaching the finish line. I was hopeful to catch up with Eugene and Karl, but they were too fast. HA HA! The result was a bit disappointing since I wasn’t able to set a new PR for 10k, but still, I’m grateful to have finished it.

Chip Time: 01:16:30
Personal Record: 01:04 (36th Milo Marathon)

Lastly, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family of Sir Romel F. Defeo (Sigue Correr Runners President). Sir Romel passed away  today (January 13, 2013) due to Cardiac Arrest – Hypokalemia.

Thanks to Pinoy Fitness and Manghusi PhotoShop for the photos!

End of an era, start of a new beginning

My first legit run. This photo was taken last October 2012.

Many had wondered as to why I started running, but few of my friends and relatives actually know the reason behind this. I just got out of a very long relationship, and getting over a break-up is the hardest thing to do (well, at least for me). I’ve often caught myself staring blankly at the wall, and I guess it’s pretty obvious why. I was mindless and pathetic. I have then decided to do something productive and worthwhile. I started going to the gym, but I realized that there’s something missing, I NEEDED TO LOSE SOME POUNDS!, and if I continue this process I’d definitely look like Johnny Bravo. There’s no way I’m going to be like him. (for some of my friends, I think they’d somehow know what I mean. HAHA!) So I’ve decided to lose some weight and start running.

As a smoker, I knew that Running is a sport that will drag me to hell. My first few weeks of running was a struggle. I could hardly run for 3 straight minutes (don’t worry guys, I’m still smoking up to date HAHA!). I’ve searched for training programs online, and found this walk-run plan. It was the best thing that ever happened to me. The program gradually helped me increase my stamina and endurance. Later on, I found myself running for an hour without stopping.

It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop – Confucius

 

Race Event: Ensure 2 Endure
Race Date: October 21, 2012
Race Category: 5K

Thanks to RunRio (event organizer) for providing the best quality running experience. 🙂