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Dec 11, 2010
Daily thoughts - My first 10k
I ve been erratically jogging the past few months. But since November 11, Ive been consistently running . Last January 2010 I planned on running a marathon but because of some major emergencies I had to put that off. So I modified my plans into something more attainable. I thought of starting from the bottom then up. I ran a 5k around November 21. Now to celebrate my one month of continuous running, I decided to sign up for a 10k run.
This run is fund raising event to build homes for people who used to reside by the Pasig River. There were other races scheduled this weekend but I chose this one not just because of my preferred distance but because it was for a worthy cause. Supposedly the deadline of the registration was on December 8 2010. I wanted to go to the city and register that day but there was fiesta in Town and the traffic was discouraging. I told myself, Ill just join a different race on January 2011.
As you can see from the photos, the town was flocked with a multitude of people. There was a festive atmosphere and it didnt really ruin my mood though. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. So, while I was in town I decided to get some meat for dinner. I didnt want to waste my trip so I looked around at the wet market. I decided to get some fish instead. I didnt buy the huge one in the photo. I had some bangus and tilapia instead. The big fish was amusing though. The catfish were alive by the way.
When I got home I checked my internet for awhile before re opening the store. I had emailed the organizers to confirm whether there was any extension of the deadline. I didnt get any response so I concluded that it probably wasnt meant to be.
The next day however I got the delightful news that they have extended their deadline on Friday December 10 2010.
Impulsively, I just decided to take a trip to the city and register. It takes an hour to go to the city from where I live. It took me 3 hours to get everything done. That includes the trip to and from the city.
I got the small sized singlet and it was perfect. I called one of my good friends from Medschool and she told me she wanted to run on Saturday too. So we both agreed that Id pick up her singlet the next day and meet up at the mall of asia. Friday night I met up with my friend and we went to her house in Laguna. I wasnt able to sleep well because Im not really used to sleeping over at other people's house. I was able to sleep for a mere 2 hours. From 12 midnight I was already up. We left the house at 4am and we were lucky to make it on assembly time.
We almost didnt make it. We had to drop off a friend somewhere in a place called Zapote and there was a pipe being repaired on the road. We were also surprised that a lot of people were already up at 400 am. My friend is a good driver though and knew the shortcuts. When we got to the Fort (venue of the run), the next problem was where to park. It took us another 15 minutes before we could find a place to park. We were ready at 520 am and by 530 the run started.
The first 10minutes was already hard for me. Ive been training using my old asics it was very comfortable,but Ive had it for 3 years. I was worried it would fall apart during the race so I decided not to wear it on race day. Big mistake.
The DS trainer is probably the best running shoe I ever had. Its very light, the support on the ankle is just right not too firm and it was decently priced when I bought it in SG, 3 years ago. Yeah I shouldnt even be using it anymore cause I might get injured. But I couldnt give it up because it is just too hard to find another shoe at par with it. I know that normally a shoe should be replaced if it has logged 300-500 miles. my DS trainer was way overdue of a replacement. I did get a replacement however it gave me plantar fascitis. The Asics GT 2140.
This type is just not that great compared to the DS trainers. I used the GT 2140 on a 5k run in Pulau Ubin and the uphill route was very hard with those pair of shoes. The advantage when I used it however was that it was the same pair I used for training. Thats what my other friends told me also today. To use the same pair I use for training, on the race day itself.
Unfortunately, I found that out the hard way. In my years of running, it was kinda stupid of me not to know this basic rule.
Today's run was not easy. The whole time I was running it was like I had weights on my feet. Also, the cotton socks I was wearing was brand new and was very slippery. Imagine running wearing flipflops. Its something like that. Your feet is trying to grip the shoe instead of the shoe just snuggly supporting your feet. So in short, the run was harder than my usual jogs in the neighborhood. When I reached the 30th minute mark, I wanted to stop and start walking. However, I realized this is my first competitive 10k. I would prefer to get a respectable time despite the bad shoe and lack of sleep.I also dedicated my run to my mother in law who was celebrating her birthday.
When I reached the 5k mark, I noticed that a lot of the runners who were ahead of me, were starting to walk. Also, a huge number of them would stop and walk when the path was uphill. I used this to my advantage. Our neighborhood has uphill roads and I ran those path very often during my runs in the afternoon. I reached the 8th km mark at 50 minutes. Damn 2 more kilometers! I was thinking I didnt have any energy left to finish the race. Then I saw an old man and a fat guy running ahead of me. I thought if they could do it, I should be able to do it too (but I realized when I reached the finish line that they ran the 3k not the 10k. hehe). When the finish line was in sight, I felt more confident and a made a mad dash for it. I told myself, F$#%@ this shit, I want it over and done with!
I was exhausted, but happy.
I did it! I finished my first competitive 10k! The first race I have had in a long time! I received the sms update of my race time from runningmate. Their site also shows the results after you key in your bib number.
I think that site is pretty neat!
My time was 1 hour, 3 minutes and 22 seconds. I am very contented and proud of this feat. It may not be the best time for some but for me it was better than what I have expected. At least I learned some valuable lessons during this particular race. Sleep before the run and wear good shoes (same one used when training) during the run.
To cap off the day, me and my friend had breakfast at Larry's Bar and Cafe. I had this delicious Vigan Longganisa with garlic rice and egg, tomatoes and onion salad and a cup of their freshly brewed coffee. The only downside is the smell of the longganisa lingers for 24 hours even after youve brushed your teeth. Hahaha
I strolled around a bit at the Fort with my friend then I went home. 2hours commute train, jeepney and tricycle. And when I got home I had 2 huge pan de coco (courtesy of my mom) to celebrate my victory!
I wonder how big the next bread will be since Ill be running a 15km by January =)
What a beautiful day. Time to hibernate now.
This run is fund raising event to build homes for people who used to reside by the Pasig River. There were other races scheduled this weekend but I chose this one not just because of my preferred distance but because it was for a worthy cause. Supposedly the deadline of the registration was on December 8 2010. I wanted to go to the city and register that day but there was fiesta in Town and the traffic was discouraging. I told myself, Ill just join a different race on January 2011.
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| marjorettes |
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| band |
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| pandemonium at the town plaza |
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| marjorettes and band players hanging out |
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| huge carpa |
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| carpa and other small fishes |
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| catfish |
The next day however I got the delightful news that they have extended their deadline on Friday December 10 2010.
Impulsively, I just decided to take a trip to the city and register. It takes an hour to go to the city from where I live. It took me 3 hours to get everything done. That includes the trip to and from the city.
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| excited to try out the singlet |
I got the small sized singlet and it was perfect. I called one of my good friends from Medschool and she told me she wanted to run on Saturday too. So we both agreed that Id pick up her singlet the next day and meet up at the mall of asia. Friday night I met up with my friend and we went to her house in Laguna. I wasnt able to sleep well because Im not really used to sleeping over at other people's house. I was able to sleep for a mere 2 hours. From 12 midnight I was already up. We left the house at 4am and we were lucky to make it on assembly time.
We almost didnt make it. We had to drop off a friend somewhere in a place called Zapote and there was a pipe being repaired on the road. We were also surprised that a lot of people were already up at 400 am. My friend is a good driver though and knew the shortcuts. When we got to the Fort (venue of the run), the next problem was where to park. It took us another 15 minutes before we could find a place to park. We were ready at 520 am and by 530 the run started.
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| 520am assembly time |
The first 10minutes was already hard for me. Ive been training using my old asics it was very comfortable,but Ive had it for 3 years. I was worried it would fall apart during the race so I decided not to wear it on race day. Big mistake.
The DS trainer is probably the best running shoe I ever had. Its very light, the support on the ankle is just right not too firm and it was decently priced when I bought it in SG, 3 years ago. Yeah I shouldnt even be using it anymore cause I might get injured. But I couldnt give it up because it is just too hard to find another shoe at par with it. I know that normally a shoe should be replaced if it has logged 300-500 miles. my DS trainer was way overdue of a replacement. I did get a replacement however it gave me plantar fascitis. The Asics GT 2140.
This type is just not that great compared to the DS trainers. I used the GT 2140 on a 5k run in Pulau Ubin and the uphill route was very hard with those pair of shoes. The advantage when I used it however was that it was the same pair I used for training. Thats what my other friends told me also today. To use the same pair I use for training, on the race day itself.
Unfortunately, I found that out the hard way. In my years of running, it was kinda stupid of me not to know this basic rule.
Today's run was not easy. The whole time I was running it was like I had weights on my feet. Also, the cotton socks I was wearing was brand new and was very slippery. Imagine running wearing flipflops. Its something like that. Your feet is trying to grip the shoe instead of the shoe just snuggly supporting your feet. So in short, the run was harder than my usual jogs in the neighborhood. When I reached the 30th minute mark, I wanted to stop and start walking. However, I realized this is my first competitive 10k. I would prefer to get a respectable time despite the bad shoe and lack of sleep.I also dedicated my run to my mother in law who was celebrating her birthday.
When I reached the 5k mark, I noticed that a lot of the runners who were ahead of me, were starting to walk. Also, a huge number of them would stop and walk when the path was uphill. I used this to my advantage. Our neighborhood has uphill roads and I ran those path very often during my runs in the afternoon. I reached the 8th km mark at 50 minutes. Damn 2 more kilometers! I was thinking I didnt have any energy left to finish the race. Then I saw an old man and a fat guy running ahead of me. I thought if they could do it, I should be able to do it too (but I realized when I reached the finish line that they ran the 3k not the 10k. hehe). When the finish line was in sight, I felt more confident and a made a mad dash for it. I told myself, F$#%@ this shit, I want it over and done with!
I was exhausted, but happy.
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| yey finish line! |
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| with the 20k 3rd place winner, Douglas |
I think that site is pretty neat!
My time was 1 hour, 3 minutes and 22 seconds. I am very contented and proud of this feat. It may not be the best time for some but for me it was better than what I have expected. At least I learned some valuable lessons during this particular race. Sleep before the run and wear good shoes (same one used when training) during the run.
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| err the coffee doesnt look too appealing on this photo after I drank from it=) |
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| some neat design they had at the park |
I wonder how big the next bread will be since Ill be running a 15km by January =)
What a beautiful day. Time to hibernate now.
Dec 7, 2010
Daily thoughts - Taking time off
The past few days I think I have burned myself out from tending the store, washing clothes, running and taking care of all the animals in the house. Im not really complaining. Im just saying that it is tiring. I feel beat at the end of each day and when I get up in the morning I do the whole routine again. Also there is water shortage in our place so I have to haul water every night to my bathroom for shower and to brush my teeth. This weekend I had fun hanging out with my brothesr, sister in law and my 3 year old niece for a change.
We had a delicious meal at this Mey Lin Chinese Restaurant. I thought was in a food coma from stuffing my face like I havent eaten for weeks.
Not included in the photos were the shrimp dumplings and some steamed fish that was so delicious. It had spring onion and slices of ginger and came with sauce. God I could eat forever in that place. It was really very good.
We spent a great deal of time sharing stories while we ate. After that we went for a stroll in the mall and moved to another mall coz my other brother arrived with my niece. Then me and my niece got on the crazy bus
Then we looked around at the movie theater to see whats playing. WE didnt watch though and we decided to put it off next time. We did have fun getting some snapshots taken.
We spent a few hours at that arcade called Tom's World and we did have fun. although I mostly just watched the kids play. I did play that game where you hammer a little critter coming out of a hole.
We had ice cream on our way home.
I really had a wonderful Sunday with my siblings, sisters in law and niece. I think I need two days off not just one. Hmm if only I could also have a Friday off but that would be really lazy. I wouldnt be able to pay for my internet if I do that. That would be sad.
I got home and I was excited to be with my baby girls. I felt kinda guilty coz i didnt have any treats for them. Just a huge bag of kitty litter.
It is indeed rejuvenating to have a relaxation day at least once or twice a week. It gives you the energy to take on another grueling week of work.
Im looking forward to this coming weekend again=) Working motivates me to look forward to the weekend ahead. The weekend restores my energy for the upcoming work week. Its probably the healthy way to look at this typical routine.
We had a delicious meal at this Mey Lin Chinese Restaurant. I thought was in a food coma from stuffing my face like I havent eaten for weeks.
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| seafood noodle |
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| sago and gulaman |
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| chow fan |
We spent a great deal of time sharing stories while we ate. After that we went for a stroll in the mall and moved to another mall coz my other brother arrived with my niece. Then me and my niece got on the crazy bus
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| crazy bus |
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| my sister in law |
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| my crazy brother |
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| my niece |
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| me |
We spent a few hours at that arcade called Tom's World and we did have fun. although I mostly just watched the kids play. I did play that game where you hammer a little critter coming out of a hole.
We had ice cream on our way home.
I really had a wonderful Sunday with my siblings, sisters in law and niece. I think I need two days off not just one. Hmm if only I could also have a Friday off but that would be really lazy. I wouldnt be able to pay for my internet if I do that. That would be sad.
I got home and I was excited to be with my baby girls. I felt kinda guilty coz i didnt have any treats for them. Just a huge bag of kitty litter.
Im looking forward to this coming weekend again=) Working motivates me to look forward to the weekend ahead. The weekend restores my energy for the upcoming work week. Its probably the healthy way to look at this typical routine.
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