Rexona Run 5K Pics

As promised, i have to post my pics here during the Rexona Run last August 1, 2010 at SM Mall of Asia Grounds.



That day started with me waking up at around 3am. I still have to travel to Makati to meet my running buddies. We met at Ayala Columns (Dianne's Crib) then we all proceed to MOA. The race for the 5K run was to start at 5:40 am. As usual, we were late for about 10 mins at the gun start. Nevertheless, we managed to catch up the start of the 3K run. So we started our race from there. Only three of us started the race together since Paulo, run ahead of us while we were still looking for the baggage counter. Unfortunately, there was none.

The first 1k was a bit smooth. The three of us were running together. However, we decided to run on our own depending on our pace. So we were basically running alone the whole race. Hehe.

From 2K till the 4K, i was very much in the competitive mode. I was trying to beat my previous record. I was aiming of finishing the 5k at less than 30 mins. However, at Km 4, i was already very tired and a bit dizzy. I was catching up my breath. Good to know that there were water stations along the way. They also served Powerade. One thing new for me was the water sponge. That was nice. It kept me cool down in a way. Hoping to see more of these in the coming race.

Anyways, the last 5k was bit of a torture. I could see the finish line, but could not keep up. i have to alternately walk and run. well, that's what you really get from not enough training. Hehe.

The race venue

My watch says 35mins 12 seconds, but my chip time was 37 mins. Hmm...

At the the end, i finish the race at 37 mins. Not bad, though i was aiming for less than 30 mins, but that will come. Soon.

The gang

It was the birthday run of Nelson. There were a lot of freebies included in the loot bag, that we mistook it for a grocery bag. Hehe. There was also a free ice cream. That was nice.

After the race, we went to Seaside for our Brunch and to celebrate the birthday of Nelson. Happy Birthday Nelson.

Me after the run

Dreaming that someday, we'll be running 21K

Loot Bag contents ( a lot of shampoo)

With the birthday boy, Nelson

Till the next run.

Nature Valley Run

Look for me.............

That is my friend shouting at the top of her lungs. she was way behind already.

The B-I-G T-U-N-A

RUN LIKE A PRO

For the past few months, i started joining running events in the metro. This after joining a fund raising run held at the fort. After that, i got hooked up with running that i made it a point already to squeeze in running, every week usually Sundays, even just here in my place near the compound of Club Manila East.

Just recently, i joined the Nature Valley Run at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. I was in the 5K run. The registration was at 600 pesos with free singlet and chip for the time. The run started at around 5:30 am, though i arrived late together with some friends, but we managed to catch up. In the end, i was able to finish the 5k run (along with some walks) at 43 minutes and 9 seconds. Wew, still a long way to go to be a pro. At the event site after the run, there were still things that you can enjoy for free just like the photovendo and, of course, the free pandesal with Century tuna in it. There were also free loot bags with Granola bars, Century Tuna and a drink (I forgot the name, it wasn't that nice kasi).

Nonetheless, It was satisfying and really fun. The money was worth it and i'm looking for my next run. Im planning to get serious with this and i know, i still have a long way to go. But with practice, Im sure i can survive 21k. Yes, 21k is my goal for this year. hehe..

Till my next run.....