One dull afternoon, I decided to browse through the internet and came across this posts "COLOR-MANILA" and my curiosity leads me to searched and read articles about it. Half way reading different blogs I became more and more excited. Since my husband were able to get back into running starting January this year (to stay fit, he says) I called him up and asked him if he wanted to join the fun run and without hesitation he said YES! (He got excited more than I am).
Okay, I never considered myself as a sports enthusiast and upon seeing my Facebook account, the last run I made was March of 2013 (procrastination that is). So how am I going to prepare myself 2 weeks before the event. :( Excuse/Reason#1 Given, I only have Saturday's or Sundays as my free time (well not exactly FREE TIME) Reason#2 and I don't have a running gear (reason #3) except from my cute pink shoes. It came to a point that I almost gave up on the idea of joining especially when my husband had bought his own prepaid card, had a complete running gear/gadgets and almost done with the registration for his 10K Run (Nang-iwan sa ere... grrr... lol)
But instead of eating negative vibes, I swallowed my sensitivity and took the challenge (talk about last minute preparation). After work, I dropped by at Toby's Glorietta to buy the prepaid card so I could register, the next day done with it. February 14 we were able to get our race kits. One week before the race Feb. 15 -Saturday, I woke up early to do my first training, I went on running with my personal trainer (hubby) doing the 5K run,which I finished within almost 40 minutes ;P. (Can you imagine how my whole body ached after that run, not so healthy though, the muscle pain grew further and continue to discourage me (almost) up until Thursday). But I am up for the challenge so come what may.... a little push for myself until I was able to reach my goal.
So by Feb. 22, 2014 event date - I was able to join the night run with a big smile on my face :))
What I liked about this run
►Colorful FUN RUN
►Night Run (so I can spend the whole day playing with my daughter)
►the Event Venue is just in Alabang (near our place)
►the race route (our usual Saturday/ Sunday Race route)
►The Race Kit that includes T-Shirt, my bib, glowing sticks)
►This is officially our First FUN-RUN together / technically our first Race (Hubby & Me)
►every station has an ambulance and staff
ready to assist and give you a drink for hydration
►Photo Op while running
►The Runners, the Music quite ok
►Party after the Race
Can you feel the vibe?? :)) talking to myself... lol... The colorful set up on stage.
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| Scene before the RUN
The Gun Started 8:30 PM, I was amazed to see thousands of people lining up on the starting line with their happy faces.
The 10 K runners (my husband's group) were scheduled to run by 8:30 P.M. Followed by 5 K runners (my group) then lastly the 3 K runners. I really enjoyed my run, I beat my own record for a 5 K route finishing within 32 Minutes (quite an improvement.. L.o.l.) 3 K of continuous running, a little walk, then run again until I reach the finish line.
Our haggard faces after the run... l.o.l. all worth it :)
My first ever FUN RUN Medal of Accomplishment.. hehehe
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Our Souvenier FUN RUN Selfie ;)
Our souvenir shot.. me and my office mate & friend Carmela
Out of the 6,000 Runner that night, you wouldn't expect to see familiar faces, so happy we did! Yey!
(Just about to leave the venue)
The last shot we had before leaving the venue.. we skip this part already..
Them, waiting for others to finished and start the rock & roll part!!! PARTY to the MAX!!!
#COLORMANILANITERUN 2
All in all, me & my hubby had a wonderful night together joining COLORMANILANITERUN 2 at Filinvest Alabang. As for myself, I know my heart is smiling from within, because I was able to conquer my fears and overcome the challenges that I had to face along the way. Quite an improvement on my part since I was able to beat my record of being "tamad-tamaran" most of the time, especially when it comes to sports. It was an eye opener for me in so many ways, I didn't know how to describe it, but it did helped me to realize other possibilities and encourage me to think out of the box, again... ;) (Ah...pwede pa din pala, kaya ko pa naman pala!)
Then, at the back of my mind... a smile from a precious little girl, waiting for us, at home.... ♥♥♥