Photo by run unltd. http://rununlimited.blogspot.com/I don't know if it's just me but I really had a hard time finishi
ng the 15 K route.
I know it's not because it was held at night 'coz I do run in the evening as well, and although it was my first 15K race, it is certainly not my longest distance.... Anyway, time has never really bothered nor pressured me. I just wanted to make sure that I'll finish it as much as the other races I have joined or will be joining.
The route was indeed difficult for me. I did enjoy the Heritage Park part though. It's not that the adventure of seeing a ghost excites me (what kind of ghost would show up in front of thousands of runners anyway, knowing they could all easily "run" away :D ). Most probably because it was really cool, dim, and quiet inside the park.
I felt faint and dizzy after the run and knew that I had to grab a quick bite. I immediately went to a nearby coffee shop in BHS then I went back to Takbo.ph booth for some chit chat. Sadly I wasn't able to stay longer 'coz I had to freshen up (yes, inside the car where I immediately transformed myself from a runner to a swanky night owl, thanks to alcohol and some clean towels :D ) and rush to a nearby club where some friends were waiting.
Based on my standards, the race was rather satisfactorily organized (I'm not that hard to please :) ). Ofcourse there were the ususal flaws from the claiming of race kits to long lines after the race, but those were not enough to spoil my evening. I understand how difficult it is to organize an event with thousands of participants.
One thing that bothers me, not only in this race are the stucked motorists complaining (although the number was more significant since the race was held on a saturday night). I do understand how they feel because I drive too, but if there were thousands of people inside those
cars, there were also thousands of people running. Not to mention the fact that we are doing it for a purpose (the run was also for the benefit of Hands-On Manila Foundation and the 57:75 Movement). So if they think they have more "right" to use the road because they are inside their four wheel thingys, they should think twice before declaiming some nasty remarks simply because we are taxpayers as well.As expected, I finished at a not so good time (realized that I should have just registered for 10K the day before, gut feeling I suppose), but it's OK. Like what I've said, time does not really bother me that much, most probably that's why I have not really thought of getting myself a Garmin (except that blue 405CX, which I find rather stylish..haha). I think that whenever/if ever I have enough money to buy it, I know pretty well that I'd be more excited to get myself new shoes and tons of nice running shirts instead. :D
As ususal, the final question is, will I join another evening run in the future? Yes. then party afterwards....Yes! Yes!
Photos by The Argonaut, Photovendo.ph, & Run unltd.
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