Half Marathon

About a year ago, February 2008, I would never have dreamed of  running the Half-Marathon. Even after a few 5 K runs I have resisted doing the 10 K. My excuse was that I want to wait until I improve my time for the 5K. Then after a few months, I joined the PMI 10 K. From then on, I  started joining 10 K events with varied results.

Then the Condura Run 2009 (on the Sky Way) was announced by Pat & Ton Concepcion This is unique and maybe a once in a lifetime opportunity. I decided to train for it and joined a couple of 15 K runs before March 2009.

As the date drew near, I felt I didn’t prepare enough. A combination of work load, out of town business trips, and new job responsibilities cut into my training time.

I had several good runs although no LSD runs. Anyway, I decided to throw caution to the winds and registered for the 21 K. I decided that joining the 10 K wouldn’t do since the route will not include the skyway. I told myself “Bahala na si Batman” (he-he).

Well, to make a long story short, I finished the 21 K. My time is something I am embarassed about, but it is something that I would like to improve on in the future.

Now, I feel more motivated to run longer distances. I learned my lessons from my first half marathon and will not soon forget them.