Been in PHP for 8 weeks now, and four(4) weeks since the Condura. I should be now acclimated to the weather and running everyday should not be a problem. On the contrary, I can't complete a 3 miles run without walking. Did I lost my stamina/endurance or MOJO? I will be 69 years old in 5 days but I am not ready yet to blame age the sudden lost of my endurance and speed.
Can hardly wait to run again at my home base and to find out if indeed, the Mojo is gone
From 6 to 200 MPH
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Condura Skyway --- My First Race in the Philippines
Before I recap my Half Mary experience, I would like to congratulate the Conception brothers, Patrick and Ton for a well organized event. Hydration stations and medical aides were more than enough. The water spray stations was great.
Amado Castro(Reineer6666) and I, arrived at the start line (Ayala triangle) at 4:00am. Runners were excited and ready to go. Race marshals made sure that runners were at their assigned corral. Just before the start time, couple of trainers on the stage lead the runners for warm-up activities. At exactly 4:30 am, the race started. Tried to keep pace with the runners on my wave (these are young runners) but found out that my old legs can't kept up with these young & enthusiastic runners. I ran the 1st 10K at a decent time (56:02) but the challenging skyway was too much for me. I trained around and at the base of Mount Diablo in northern California but the training was no match for the skyway(the heat and humidity took much of my energy). About three miles from the start line I went through the water spray station to cool down and it's only about 5:00 am. I struggled on the next 11 kilometers. Started asking myself where the skyway exit is. I slow down on every hydration stations not for the water but for the wet sponge and it helped in cooling my body. Less than 3 miles to the finish line & on the last incline, I decided to walk to the top (best decision I made). Then ran to the finish line at a respectable speed.
Crossed the finish line with unofficial time of 2:13:21. I was sweating profusely but felt good.
I felt good that I have 2 ice creams, a cup of beer, and almost drunk all the drinks in my loot bag.
Had my blood pressure checked at the medical station and it's 80/120(This is great considering that I am on b/p pills for 40 years).
Hang around for a while for the post race activities and tried to bond with some of my blogger friends, unfortunately, I was not able to meet any of them. Running is indeed booming in the Philippines.
Amado Castro(Reineer6666) and I, arrived at the start line (Ayala triangle) at 4:00am. Runners were excited and ready to go. Race marshals made sure that runners were at their assigned corral. Just before the start time, couple of trainers on the stage lead the runners for warm-up activities. At exactly 4:30 am, the race started. Tried to keep pace with the runners on my wave (these are young runners) but found out that my old legs can't kept up with these young & enthusiastic runners. I ran the 1st 10K at a decent time (56:02) but the challenging skyway was too much for me. I trained around and at the base of Mount Diablo in northern California but the training was no match for the skyway(the heat and humidity took much of my energy). About three miles from the start line I went through the water spray station to cool down and it's only about 5:00 am. I struggled on the next 11 kilometers. Started asking myself where the skyway exit is. I slow down on every hydration stations not for the water but for the wet sponge and it helped in cooling my body. Less than 3 miles to the finish line & on the last incline, I decided to walk to the top (best decision I made). Then ran to the finish line at a respectable speed.
Crossed the finish line with unofficial time of 2:13:21. I was sweating profusely but felt good.
I felt good that I have 2 ice creams, a cup of beer, and almost drunk all the drinks in my loot bag.
Had my blood pressure checked at the medical station and it's 80/120(This is great considering that I am on b/p pills for 40 years).
Hang around for a while for the post race activities and tried to bond with some of my blogger friends, unfortunately, I was not able to meet any of them. Running is indeed booming in the Philippines.
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