Its almost a year and I never really talk about one of my passions, running. Yea you see me blogging about my runs and my routes and the races but what got me into it really?
A lot of friends and of my Family member had same opinion and reaction on my running since last year ..
"Kinareer mo na ang pagtakbo mo"
Many would not really understand, as I grew up as a tiny, stick frame, bespectacled type girl went playing the varsity soccer in highschool but that was it. I can remember my mom always complaining about my practices on soccer that takes my time from staying at home and coming home early. I think it is the same now, they would always remind me about being careful and not to over do my running as why running?!? My sister asks what? 10Km? What fun do you get in running and tiring yourself for 10KM?!? No way! Maybe same reactions and questions from friends who are still puzzled why running and I wasn’t really in track in field in school but why?
But here again my 2nd Q&A with myself:
When did you start running?: July of 2007 at the park and streets of Salcedo Village
What made you start to do running?: I gained weight, ate a lot and never really had physical exercise but sit in front of my computer
Why Running?:As I said I was in the University Varsity women’s team when I was in Highschool for the soccer team. Playing the forward/half back depends on who the opponent is. I had fun with this sports got me friends and good team work attitude. I Googled and can’t find women team playing in the areas of makati, so just to keep myself fit, I started running. Coupled with a strict health and eating right I got the good results of loosing 10Kls. And I am actually lighter when I was in collegere at 45KLS now I am maintaining my 42-43KLS weight.
Aside from health reasons, work can sometimes be stressful, running is one way hat gives me time alone with myself and de-stress and medidate while running, sorting stuff in my head while running, the more stress I am the longer runs I do. It is sometimes literally running away from problems in life, but it is not. It is sorting it out while running. There can be lazy days that your mind is dragging your body and go exercise.
My Grandfather, dad side was a track and field coach, I don’t know why some can not find the relation here. :P One relative even when I was a kid says I am a good runner having a small mole on my right leg… maybe it was a good prophecy? Hah! I wish!
What satisfaction you get from running? From tiring myself and some would think it’s a pain to walk a 3km what more for a 10KM run or longer? I get myself distressed. I am blessed to have good legs to do this activity, it keeps me sane that’s the satisfaction I get from it. Keeps me competitive as well, builds my self-confidence and self discipline.
So you really addicted to running? Yes I am! I feel bad if I don’t get my at least 3 x a week runs. It is not a bad addiction, no? its not like being addicted to drugs or alcohol or anything else.
Ever thought of doing this before? No, not in my mind not in my plans. It was just a late discovery which is a self help getting away from stress, and (depression).
Was/Is there anything that hinders you from running? Some would think it is a hindrance. As a child I was born with primary complex. Weak lungs. Had pneumonia when I was a young kid, then bronchitis then still asthma until now. It was less frequent now I get my asthma attacks eversince I started running.
When will I ever stop? I don’t know when. When I broke a toe last december 2007, my dad says it’s a sign I should stop running … I did not … 2 weeks that was the daoctor’s recommendation I can start doing light training.. Two weeks after the accident I started running again. Had my share of swolen toe join because of my stubornness of overdoing it. I don’t know when I will stop.. Since I am not a good swimmer and still I am scared to do biking on the road.
Run alone or with group/company? Depends. Stressed days, run alone and if I already had my mileage for the week, running with friends is okey with me.
Favorite accessory(ies) in running? Running shoes, and a cap… and hydration belt on long runs.
Where do you run? (Oz) Threadmill on weekdays, outdoors on weekends… I pick my own route, too many choices to make!, (Pinas) weekdays Legazpi Park/Salcedo Park Weekends/Holidays long run wherever
Running Goal?: do a quarter marathon, then half marathon, then Full Marathon and just do in constant cycle until my body still can do it
Just watched Sex in the City … okey Charlotte is a runner :p so I am part Charlotte … the girls in Desperate housewives run, Katie Holmes did her Marathon last year and she ain’t really was a runner or we just did not know about it …Senator Pia Cayetano is a runner (Triathlete)… so why can’t I be a runner? 
and the new uniform of Happy feet is coming soon, just don’t know when I am going to have it!
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