Anatole France
My first fun run :D
March 24, 2010
I never been so excited on my first race. As you can see, I invest/save/spend/prepare for this, and as the day goes near the excitement continues to grow more and more.
Come to think of it, I never thought that running is such a healthy trend for now. I checked some sites, forums and blogs about running and there are so many afficionados out there. Some were travelling runners, going to some of the places (and countries) just to run. I was inspired to be like them. But first I need to be in my best condition to run.
I joined the Globe Run for Home last March 21 and Me, Eric and Isshi (my best buds in my former chorale) joined the event. We went there at 4am and do some nessesary stretching and warm-ups. And after pinning our bib numbers on our singlets we went to the baggage counter to keep our bags. And we went to our own assembly areas and wait for the gun start.
And as we started, I was shocked for the route, went downside to the Glorietta basement and going up, and the trail to the Buendia flyover going to the fort is HELL! it’s like going to the mountains except there are no trees, no fresh air. Just me, the flyover, the prickly heat, and the scenic view of the buildings in Makati and Taguig in daylight. And as we go along to The Fort, I was happy that we went to the Bonifacio High Street. I never thought that will go back there (My first time was with Coy last year).
I tried my best to be as fast as I could in the race, but the first 6km of the race has been difficult. But I tried to adjust myself and enjoy the view while running until I finish the race.
And yes, I finished the 10 kilometer race in 1hr 25 mins. And it was indeed one of the best experience in my life. Some of my friends who are also into running think that I was fast for a newbie who just run for a 10k race.
I’m not an athletic person, but doing something like this is certainly one of the greatest I’ve ever been.
And I would definitely do that again! 
For now, we’re planning to join the Mizuno run on April 11 and the Earth day run on the 18th. Looking forward to more fun runs soon!
