Until, the universe conspired to make me changed my mind. (sounds like a song lyrics to me lol)
One hot afternoon during the school vacation, I went to school to gear up my unsettled school requirements and believe me, just a few steps passing from the entrance gate, I got three compliments from my friends saying, "hey, you went slim!" So I, together with my kuyas and ates, took this jogging routine into a next level. We became interested in joining fun runs.
Slimmerun 2013 (May 19, 2013, Bonifacio Global City, 5k)
The first fun run that I joined was Slimworld. Being a first timer, I ran the 5k route. I don't really remember enjoying this run because I only got three hours of sleep and my eyes were so puffy because from crying. But I did not back out so I still go for another event and that was....
World Vision Run 2013 (June 23, 2013, Bonifacio Global City, 5k)
This time, My mental, emotional and physical state were in the right condition to feel the fun in the fun run. As I remember, I did a 5k run here too.
Rexona 2013 Run To Your Beat (October 20, 2013, Mall of Asia Pasay City, 21k)
My first fun run after being in months-long hiatus of this activity. I was a 21k finisher of this fun run. This was my first 21k run and it was probably the distressing state of my heart.. I mean, life, that motivated me to get to the finish line. I loved this run! There were a lot of photographers and water/gatorade stations and cool upbeat music that will make you feel like you're in some kind of an inspiring music video. Hahaha.
Plot twist: I was never an official participant of this run. (Hahaha!) But I swear, I really did a 21k run. I blame my kuya's workaholic lifestyle that he was not able to register me on this run. But I really wanted to so I still tagged along with them. Few kilometers before reaching the finish line, Kuya Chan made me wear his bib number and with that, I was able to get the 21k medal. But God knows I did not force him to do that. In fact, I was hesitant cause they might call me out cause I'm not even wearing the Rexona singlet. But calories have been burned, it already happened so let's move on.
NYR Run 2013 (November 24, 2013, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna, 21k)
NYR Run 2013 (November 24, 2013, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna, 21k)
(No pictures on the event huhuhu)
This was the hardest fun run I've ever participated to. Unlike the usual venue, Bonifacio Global City and Mall of Asia, the running route of this run was UP Los Banos. It was my first time being there--I mean, actually being there. The first time I went there was an educational tour during my Arellano college days and we were just there to be informed about the famous fresh carabao milk and this is one of the main reasons why I'm itching to go to this fun run event because my system needs some refreshing carabao milk and I wanted to hoard some. Hahaha oops TIM.
I never expected that the route would be a zigzag roller coaster. Just like life, it has a lot of ups and downs (lmao). And to make the matters worse, in the middle of the struggle, I got muscle cramps on my left knee. At first, it was not really a bad injury, I can still feel the fun in the fun run. But the more I move, the more the pain went less tolerable . I went to the passing medics van to be assisted. After that, I was back on the track. I still tried to run with all my might but my knee didn't seem to cooperate with me. In fact, it got even worse than it already was. Until I realized that (this is a shame but whatever) I was the last runner on the 21k route. The marshall assisted me to get to the finish line. Stating the obvious, I never finished it :(
Nike We Run Manila 2013 (December 1, 2013, Marikina Sports Center Marikina City, 10k)
I never expected that the route would be a zigzag roller coaster. Just like life, it has a lot of ups and downs (lmao). And to make the matters worse, in the middle of the struggle, I got muscle cramps on my left knee. At first, it was not really a bad injury, I can still feel the fun in the fun run. But the more I move, the more the pain went less tolerable . I went to the passing medics van to be assisted. After that, I was back on the track. I still tried to run with all my might but my knee didn't seem to cooperate with me. In fact, it got even worse than it already was. Until I realized that (this is a shame but whatever) I was the last runner on the 21k route. The marshall assisted me to get to the finish line. Stating the obvious, I never finished it :(
Nike We Run Manila 2013 (December 1, 2013, Marikina Sports Center Marikina City, 10k)
My favorite run event so far because of some few things: One, the package includes getting our singlet customized! My name, Lindsay, was punched at the back of it. Just like a jersey shirt-type. Two, the venue was accessible to my place. Three, this was only a 10k run! My comfort running zone. Hahaha. Four, the finishers shirt! I like my v-neck white shirt a lot. The downside of this run though was the route. We were literally passing the narrow streets of "barangays" and it was quite annoying cause there were over 15,000 runners there. Just imagine making your way through this crowd. But all in all, it was fun. By the way, one of the 15,0000 people there was Kean Cipriano who was lucky enough to stand beside me (hahaha!) before the start of the run.
Until now, I still see to it that I join running events whenever time allows me too. Trust me, you don't have to be a diet freak to enjoy this activity because as long as you're with the people you're comfortable exposing your exhausted and sweaty self with, smiles and laughters are surely guaranteed at the end of the finish line.
7-Eleven is having a fun run this January 2014. This would be a good way to start the year. But as of now, since holiday is fast approaching, my fun run freak self is about to meet it halfway and make a compromise. Hahaha. Calories, I'm gonna burn you guise so soon. Haha. Advance Happy Holidays everyone! :)
