Sunday, January 27, 2013

it's more funtastic in subic....

Running consecutive half marathon with 2 weeks interval was a though decision to think a bout as a new long distance runner.
I have red in some forums that it's not healthy to be running a long distance run with short interval.
So what will I do?
I still register for this as my second half marathon, first is the PSE Bull Run '13.
After attending some race events in Manila, 1 thing I've observed here is that the numbers of participants are fewer, good thing is that we are not crowded.
It was dark when we start, and we are starting to climb the uphill part of the route, the sun also came out and there are see the big difference of this race.
The scenery was so good, blue sea on my right and forest mountain in my left.
Fresh air throughout the route.
Though there are a couple of uphills, I also did some negative splits on the downhills though I enjoy more a uphill route than downhill.. I don't know, maybe sooner I will know which is more beneficial.
I finish this race a little bit faster on my first half marathon.
No injury, just a little bit of muscle soreness.
One thing special about this race is this is also my treat for my wife for our 7th year wedding :).. maybe a torture date but we both enjoy it. She happily completed her 1st 10k race, longest distance she finish as of today.
We will surely go bact and join this race with the higher race category.
It's really fantastic in #SIM Subic.

Race category: 21k
Time: 02:09:17 (Nike+ running reference)


me at the last left turn, about 2km to finish, still running!

U-turn at the highest point of the uphill..
thanks to #Saucony staff for this great photo, 7th anniv date.

with my loving wife, cooling down, hydrating.. #gatorade

after 21k run, now driver for 120km to our home.

my wife.. <3, Love yah..




Sunday, January 13, 2013

PSE Bull Run 2013

To be a marathoner, I have to change my lifestyle to a more healthier and disciplined one.
I read forums, blogs and inquired expert runners on things that  I encounter while training.
Injuries, diet, running gears...almost all related to running.
I also download a schedule training for a 21k (half marathon training) and I follow it as much as I can)
For this race, my schedule is short and may not complete it, I just did a 16km run as my longest run before this race.
From the start of the race, I feel good, I've had a complete warm up, prayers and mind setting. I will be running alone, no pacers. My goal is to run with a 6min/km to 6.5min/km.
I already passed the 16km mark, I can still run but I still do some walking as my original plan. I feel really good throughout the race. It feels great when I see the finish line, from today, I'm halfway to my goal.
Overall, this is a nice event, specially running with my family.

Race category: 21k
Time: 

almost there

 Butch the marathoner

last right turn, 200m to go 

my wife, a 5k finisher

with our new recruit, Andy on his 1st race-5k