Fell in Love with RUNNING

  About almost a year ago this month, I had my second academic downfall when again I was not allowed by my thesis coordinator to defend my thesis work. It was again even more heartbreaking. How could someone fail at the same subject twice?..Seemed like I haven't learned anything from my first downfall. But then again, maybe God felt that I was not prepared yet for a bigger challenge. What I did that time was, watched a lot of Korean & Japanese Series, found myself developing an interest in football ( only up to watching though) and most of all EATING..That's why I became chubbier.:D . My elder brother had been running for a year and I decided that I would want to try "jogging" since I want to lose weight also. But I swore that I won't start unless I have a running shoes. Since I still have extra money i bought a New Balance Shoes and gladly it was on sale. That was the start. I found myself preparing for a 5k-run for the 35th Milo Marathon Cebu Leg..

 I am not a fast runner.. But later on I fell in love with it.. To others it may seem tiring but at least it's keeping me healthier..:D

     Most of my marathon registration fees were sponsored by my brother. Though there are times I was the one who was paying. I met new people. It took me a while to increase in my distance since I became busy with my thesis again and thank God it was the last. So last, August 19, 2012 during the 7th Cebu Doctor's University I decided to run for a 13-k distance since they will be giving out finisher's medal to the finishers. A very rare instance in running since finisher's medal is awarded only to 21k or 42k finishers whatever the longest distance is.

     The thing about runs is that I always get to see some celebrities who are also in to running. Donna Cruz- Larrazzabal and Arch't. Allan Choachuy (biggest loser participant) were some of the Cebuanos who are active runners.

Finally after about a year in running I received my first ever finisher's medal for 13k finishers. It was quite a very exhausting route since I was not used to uphill roads. My left knee hurt but still I was able to make it ( with lots of walking though..hahah!!)...But upon reaching the finish line, it gives you a good feeling that you are given a reward after a long run..:D

Me in my first finisher's medal..hahah..so proud!!:P

             
     Not all people are fortunate enough to have both strong legs and able to run. I'm thanking God for giving me this chance to enjoy life through running.. This is  one my  many ways of living my life to the fullest..What's yours?...heheh...:P

   "The greatest pleasure in life, is doing the things people say we cannot do."