Oh yes, I am quite fond of running. Ever since I was in grade school actually. Being on the chubby side, I had to do something to keep my weight in check (and yes, I was already that conscious, no small thanks to the Health and Home books my mom bought annually back then). I did not take it up to a serious level though. Just resorted to it when necessary- that is, when I needed to shed excess pounds.
That did change after experiencing my first road race in Japan last May 2008. It was a lovely 13.5km run around a lake with a good view of Mt Fuji. The route was ideal- mostly flat, sometimes sloping up and down, but was never harshly steep. Water stations had ladies distributing orange slices, the roadside was filled with both Japanese and gaijin folks cheering us up, and a light drizzle was keeping everyone conveniently hydrated. I was hooked by that whole experience and I needed to sustain it!
When I returned to Manila some months after, it so happened that my good friend Cathy was also interested in trying out running. The ensuing events led to where we are now- preparing for our first 21km road race with a Skyway twist!
Part of the prep for this half marathon was to attend last night's Carbo Loading Party hosted by Takbo.ph. In one of the program segments, blogging runners were asked to reveal themselves and have a photo session at the front. My, was I surprised to see only 3-5 women in that group. The rest of the runner bloggers were from the OTHER gender!
Now I have always told myself to stay away from blogging. My consistent excuse is I simply don't have the time for it. Or should I say, I simply have better things to do! But that scene was a bit of a challenge to me. So I guess now I'm caving in.
On the flip side of the coin, you can also opt to read that as, "now I have a good excuse to start a blog". Hehehe. Let's see if I can sustain this one, too.
That did change after experiencing my first road race in Japan last May 2008. It was a lovely 13.5km run around a lake with a good view of Mt Fuji. The route was ideal- mostly flat, sometimes sloping up and down, but was never harshly steep. Water stations had ladies distributing orange slices, the roadside was filled with both Japanese and gaijin folks cheering us up, and a light drizzle was keeping everyone conveniently hydrated. I was hooked by that whole experience and I needed to sustain it!
When I returned to Manila some months after, it so happened that my good friend Cathy was also interested in trying out running. The ensuing events led to where we are now- preparing for our first 21km road race with a Skyway twist!
Part of the prep for this half marathon was to attend last night's Carbo Loading Party hosted by Takbo.ph. In one of the program segments, blogging runners were asked to reveal themselves and have a photo session at the front. My, was I surprised to see only 3-5 women in that group. The rest of the runner bloggers were from the OTHER gender!
Now I have always told myself to stay away from blogging. My consistent excuse is I simply don't have the time for it. Or should I say, I simply have better things to do! But that scene was a bit of a challenge to me. So I guess now I'm caving in.
On the flip side of the coin, you can also opt to read that as, "now I have a good excuse to start a blog". Hehehe. Let's see if I can sustain this one, too.
keep it up! =)
ReplyDeletecongrats on your half marathon!
Hi straightcurves,
ReplyDeleteI remember your Japan first run from the Get to know 5 friends at the CLP. Is it Jinrah, Jirah? Pardon my memory in recalling names.
See you at the upcoming runs.
regards,
Neil
Hey Jinah, (I looked for you Bib No. on the results. great finish there)
ReplyDeleteOh no! not another blog to occupy my precious office hours!! hehe!! j/k... Looking forward to your posts...
Congrats on your half marathon and your new blog!
ReplyDeleteI think the female bloggers were just shy of the limelight that's why they didn't go up front for the photo-op during the CLP hehe.
Hi! another blogger here from the other gender. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratz on your 21k and welcome to blogosphere!
Can i add you up to my links? :-)
Congrats! Keep on blogging and running.
ReplyDeleteLooks like most of us did the Condura half-M. Congrats, everyone! Thanks, too, for the warm welcome :-)
ReplyDeleteMJ & Neil, where are your blogs?? Quite secretive you guys, with the private profile and all. Hehe.
Neil and Ian, it's Jihan :-)
All, will add your blogs in my list if you don't mind. Feel free to add mine, too.
See you in the next race!
Ji, get a bigger font please! I'm so invincibly strong after the Condura21K but reading your entry strains my eyes bad. Okay, I should stop complaining now or you won't publish this.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, congrats on a fast first 21K last Sunday! And welcome to the blogosphere ;D Nice convenient excuse to put up a blog eh, but I believe the 2nd scenario more, hehehe!