Last year, my RupMarathon 2012
was a disaster ! I did something really stupid.
I broke the number 1 rule of Running
101 ,” Never try anything new on race day”.
Well, around the 25 km mark, and
against my better judgement, I ate a snickers bar.
So as expected, I had a sugar rush
but then got crushed around the 28 km mark.
I struggled, I walked, I
cramped....in short, I "bonked". I hit the wall and just
mustered whatever strength I had left to keep me from collapsing and take me
through the Finish Line.
This year, RupMarathon 2013
was my chance to redeem myself. I was pretty much prepared mentally and
physically. I racked in the mileage months prior especially the much
needed 30 to 35 km long runs and trained my mind to just concentrate and enjoy
the race.
The race itself was generally good.
We did not pass the C5 area as I thought we would but went straight to
Roxas Boulevard taking Kalayaan. I kinda got excited with the change in
route because, at least in my mind, the race seemed shorter. But at
the last 8 km, I did a little walking because the uneven road near Uniwide was
quite uncomfortable on the feet. It was difficult to run because
"masyadong malubak" so to speak. Nevertheless, I
finished strong in the last 2km and had a big smile on my face when I
reached the Finish Line. Redemption was mine : - ).
A good friend just recently asked
me, " How many Marathons have you run ?” For a second there I paused
but couldn’t give a definite answer simply because I never really counted.
I just join races (no matter what the distance) as much as I can whenever
I get the chance because its something I truly enjoy. So. how many
Marathons have I actually accomplished to date? Thats a good trivia question
and I will have to do the math on that one.
All I know is that this has to be
one of the best Marathons I ever raced simply because I had something to prove
to myself , I prepared well and I was inspired. Best part about long
races like these is that you receive a lot of encouragement from fellow
runners along the route which helped lift up my spirits. THANK YOU for
all the well wishes and words of encouragement I received on the race. My
family and I truly appreciate it.
Distance : 42.195 km
Finish Time : 4:34
The Biggest Smile in the World
The " A Team " Coach Salazar , Tin F. with Running Friend
Gil Z.
Orlando B.
Soliel N. and friend
Juvy S. on my right and some running friends
Noel A and i
ok who's the wise guy that forgot to wipe the camera lens
