Did I improve my record at the Mizuno Rush To Infinity Run?

If I just base my time from my polar watch, I finished 3 minutes earlier than the Mizuno Infinity Run last March.  I am eagerly awaiting the race results at www.runrio.com

The race started late though,  a little disappointing because I am used to runs starting on time, even earlier in one instance, for those organized by Rio.  Race was supposed to start at 530am but we were still in the holding pen way past that time.  I will never forget the race time because when I was registering at Mizuno in Serendra,  I told the staff if I can have an easy to remember number like 888 or 555 sardines. But because I registered late, there were none available.  Until she told me, “Ito na lang 530! Yan din oras ng start, pag hindi ka pa on-time nyan mam!”.  Sweet but may tinge of sarcasm ata sya but I was happy to accept the bib number.

There was ample supply of water in every water station! Wow! Unlike the first Mizuno run where they ran out of water in station 2, this time they are giving out ensaymada pa!  They handed these out upon entering Heritage Park.  I was tempted to get one kaso saan ko naman kakainin sa park, walang bench na malapit.

I thought it would rain but the weather cooperated.  No sun at all so it was  a welcome change to run in cooler conditions.  I sprinted down the finish line as soon as I crossed Mc Kinley although towards the finish line,  the crowd somehow obscured where we were supposed to cross.

My cousin Tsi who did the 10k was fortunately loitering near the finish area so I saw her immediately.  She did good in her run.  I also saw a bunch of co-workers and orgmates in UP who did the 5k race.

It was a great run for me, super excited to see the results. Will probably join the La Salle Run next weekend.  How bout you people?

 

photo with my cousin after the race

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Skipped the PCRC’s Takbo Para sa Kalusugan, Joining Takbo Para Sa Puso

It had been steadily raining since Saturday night and when I woke up early for the Pasig Run on Sunday,  the rain has not stopped.  A couple of my co-workers and myself were sending SMS messages back and forth,  unsure if the races for that day will push thru and if they are,  are we going to participate still.  My cousin Tsi and I are joining the Pasig Run while my officemates are going to do the Pringles Run at the Fort.  Checked with Tsi and we both have decided with heavy hearts to skip this particular race. 

Anyways, there will be a DocFit: Takbo Para Sa Puso 2008 Run on Sunday, May 25 organized by Rio.  I checked his website at www.runrio.com and it involves a 5K and a 10K run.  I always enjoy running around UP because not only do I get to reminisce about my college days,  the route includes tree-lined paths and an over-all better experience.  Even though there is an area with quite a difficult incline that upon approaching it,  always triggers me to call all the Saints that I know just so I can get through it.

Sana it won’t rain on Sunday.  See you guys and good luck to all of us!

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