Lest I Forget.....The Urbanite Run

This run is an eventful run, not just for me but all of the runners who joined in the fun. Though I was not able to get a good look at Marc and Rovilson, it was nonetheless a great run for me and my companions. It was eventful for me because it will be the first time that I will run officially at night (eh malayo pa naman ang Holloween), and that I will be running with a new friend from Vienna- Richard (Ricci).

with She' and Ricci

with She's brothers Adrian and Edward

It wasn't that tiring because it was less humid, but the fact that I haven't ran for quite sometime, made me quite exhausted, especially with the pace that Ricci and I were having. I think it is worthy to note that it was Ricci's first 5k run, but he sure can run thanks to his football (soccer) experience. We were trying to go under 25 min in the 5k. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to keep up with the pace, especially with the Mc Kinley Hill route, there was no way I will be able to go under 25. But Ricci did.

It was also an exciting run because it was the first time that I ran with the timing chip on my shoes, it was a great experience knowing that I won't have to squeeze my body to the front lines in order to get a decent start.

The results were more exciting when I found it, it was really comprehensive and quite helpful too in setting your targets.

Here is my race summary:

Even breathtaking were the race photos courtesy of photovendo.ph


Overall, the Kenny's Urbanite Run experience was worth the experience.

finishers all with Edward, She', Adrian, and Ricci

One Year Since

My first official run was the adidas King of the Road 2008. As written on my first entry in this blog, I was inspired by my cousin, the Golden Girl, to join her in her new hobby or sport, or whatever you might call it. After that first run, I knew that I finally found something that will keep me busy for quite a while. Indeed, one year since my first run, I am still yearning for more and planning on reaching new heights too.

Last Sunday's adidas King of the Road 2009 was really very important for me for various reasons. One, it was my first anniversary run; two, my two nephews, Bikoy and Paolo Madrid will join me in this run; and three, i will run the 10K. Though my nephew Paolo, ran with me several times since last year, this is the first official run of my other nephew, Bikoy. And though I already ran the 10K in previous races, I saw it proper to run the same just to give honor to my first official run. Here lies the loyalist spirit in me. Hahahahahaha.

The route was quite familiar for it was the same route as the Condura Run earlier this year. I was really quite elated with the run, especially the moment when I found myself and a whole lot of people in yellow singlets on the Kalayaan-Buendia flyover. The run was actually very comfortable, with water stations (with ample water/gatorade supply and slices of banana) every 2 kilometers and with race marshals guiding every runner's way.

On my way back to the Fort approaching the Kalayaan-Buendia flyover, I had a glimpse of an overflowing yellow road in front and behind me. And I thought that running is actually gaining popularity here and there are actually more and more people going into running.

A few meters approaching the finish line I was accidentally tripped by a female runner who apologized at once. Fortunately, my knees held up to the incident and I didn't fell. Crossed the finished line with a beaming smile knowing that I have accomplished something on that particular day.

Missed during the King of the Road 2009 was my cousin, Ate Nora - the Golden Girl, who is still nursing an injury from a tennis practice fall months back; also missed were my other running buddies, She', and her brothers Edward and Adrian.

Next:
The Philippine International Marathon
08 November 2009

at the finish line with the KOTR 2009 finisher's certificate


brothers Bikoy (left) and Paolo (right)
it was Bikoy's first official run. Congratulations!!!!!!!!

a frustrated Gatorade endorser. Hahahahahahahaha

Paolo and Bikoy after the race

pointing at the start/finish line of the 10K

embracing the feat of finishing the 10K in one piece

the crowd at the finish line

more people at the finish line

and the crowd doesn't want to go anywhere