The 36th Milo Marathon Metro Manila Eliminations was held last July 29, 2012. As the biggest running event in the country, they will be giving once again running shoes to the unfavorable children of the Philippines.
The 36th Milo Marathon was truly a remarkable running event for me. I woke up early at 3 am and had light breakfast at KFC. I wasn't hungry but I just forced myself to eat. I was thinking that If I was going to faint during the race. Hahaha!. By 4:30 am, my friends and I were off to the venue.
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| Left to right Jomar, Anciro, Rj, Xtian, Empi & Jin |
We arrived at the check-in area a few minutes after and there were a lot of people already. And I mean a lot!. According to the organizers, there were around 40,000 registered runners.
As the clock hit 5:30, the race finally started.
Just as I planned, I take my run easy since I have not done enough long runs in preparation for this race. Upon reaching the 1-Kilometer mark station , I started my run-walk-run with an interval of 5:1 ( 5 minutes run, 1 minute walk). As the heat continued to grow intense, upon reaching the last 1 kilometer I decided to speed up my pace. With this technique, I reached the finished line with a good time and was still feeling great. And reaching the finish line was more than a great experience for me.
" I am not a good runner, but I love doing it.... the experience of sweating and the sound of my breathing gives me that passion to push and go beyond my limits."
It was such a nice experience running with my friends. And because of that, a new memorable bonding experience was created. It was also a nice feeling to support an event for a good cause.
keep on blogging... i mean positive blogging.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteseems like so much fun. haven't joined a marathon ever, i guess i'm too unhealthy for that, lol!
ReplyDeletestay healthy and keep running.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your accomplishment. MILO Marathon is one event that really helps those in need. Hope they can give more shoes to those less fortunate...And to those participants, Well done.....
ReplyDeleteGreat run! Sometimes consistency beats speed in runs.
ReplyDeleteit's been a long time since I last joined a running event. Hopefully I get to participate in one again soon :)
ReplyDeleteI've never been to any race or marathon whatsoever but it always look fun to me. I mean, aside from getting the benefit of fitness, you also get the chance to interact with a lot of people who loves the same passion. Keep running!
ReplyDeleteI don't run, but I admire people who can finish a marathon, specially one that would benefit less fortunate children.
ReplyDeleteThe government should support our sports development programs and competitions more than what Milo does.
ReplyDeleteToo bad I missed this year's race but it was an experience last year when me and my running buddies joined this worthwhile Milo event :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your great run. More running post soon for sure.
ReplyDeleteRunning for a cause and finishing it at a good time - congrats! ♥
ReplyDeleteI have yet to try one of these. Have to lose weight and build my stamina back :)
I never tried like this kind of events.
ReplyDeleteHey anciro, thanks for the visit. Yeah, it's been awhile na nagawi ka sa blog ko. Haha. Btw, i like the new look and I think your blog is really doing well. Keep it up! :D
ReplyDeletewow congrats buddy!
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing a lot of blogger running nowadays. I know it's healthy for the bod but haven't tried running again well, not since i was in high school.
ReplyDeleteAno ang panama ni Jomari walang-wala.siksik,liglig at umaapaw ang puso ng taong tumatakbo for a cause.Ganon pala yon 5:1 ang ratio 5 minutes run 1 minute walk para makarating ng gwapo pa at may ngiti labi sa sa finish line.
ReplyDeletetnt ka talaga idol @diamante, pinatawa mo ako ng wagas.
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