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I had a good run last Sunday. I was able to extend my running time to an hour. Usually, it's just a 30-minute run-walk-run routine but despite the heat and humidity, I was able to last for an hour. The sun was already high up at 6 am so it's really getting hotter by the minute. I thank God for the intermittent breeze that helps cool me down. I was aiming to run for 1.5 hours minimum but the heat is already getting to me, so I had to wrap it up already.
So why was I pushing for a longer running time? Well, last week, we already signed up for Run United 2. Nothing new there right? Except that this time I will try to level up to 10K. Yes, I signed up for the 10K run! Crazy huh? I thought so, considering how I fared during my last 5K run.
The NatGeo Earth Day Run last April 28 was by far my worst run, I think. I was lacking in practice, I was out of focus, my left knee was acting up, my bunion was aching, I needed to pee, and it was a freakin' hot morning! I was already tired after running for just 5 minutes! I was beginning to wonder how I would finish that race. I don't know how it happened that I finished the run in 41 minutes and a few seconds. I must be a fast walker then because I think I walked more than I ran. I thought it would take me at least an hour at my pace. At some point, I could already see the finish line but it felt like it was moving away from me hahaha!
All the while during that run, I was just imagining myself plunging in a cold pool. I even joked around with my running buddy who caught up with me near the finish line that I would probably shift from running to swimming full time. Of course I was just kidding. I have not yet reached my cap point with running to give it up just like that. I'm just feeling the effects of humidity. But to be fairly honest, I am loving the feel of water these days and my enthusiasm has shifted to swimming. When I started my swimming lessons, I knew I was meant for water all along. After all, I'm a Piscean lol! (not that I really believe in that stuff).
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Oh well, I'm not really at that point where I have to make a choice between running and swimming. As long as I can do both, I'll divide my time between the two and enjoy the best of both worlds.
Congratulations for finishing your 5K run in 41 minutes and a few seconds. Just like you I walk faster that I was able to finish it less than an hour and I am glad that you will now level up to 10K.
ReplyDeleteReally looking forward to that day when we will bump into each other while joining the same fun run .
I just saw the official time, it's 41 min and 44 sec...hahaha! Not bad for a walkathon. I also look forward to seeing you in one of the fun runs :-)
ReplyDeleteTo multi-task and to have multiple skills are better than to be a master of just one trade! Keep it up! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, diversity instead of specialization :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you still have time to run, swim, blog and work! How I wish I can do that too.
ReplyDeleteYou are one busy woman, Aileen. I love that! Keep it up..:)
ReplyDeleteIkaw na talaga Ate! :)
ReplyDeleteButi ka pa you got time for both. Ako wala..hahaha
ReplyDeleteagree, as you can do both...just enjoy
ReplyDeletemaybe you just lack practice in your last run, there's a lot of running events pa to outdo the last experience, goodluck ms aileen
Korek sis, if you can do both then why mot choose :) Daddy Allan and I are talking about running again, sa subdivision lang namin, hehe. Madalas kasi we stay up night or should I say almost morning na. Maybe when our MTOs are reduced, we can go to running again :)
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It will be great if you can do both. Good luck in the upcoming run.
ReplyDeleteSiguro pag very comfortable ka na with swimming, you'll try biking naman para triathlete ka na :) I enjoyed reading your series on your swimming lessons so far. Glad to see you grow confident each day. Go Ailene!
ReplyDeleteMaybe because of the weather that's why everything went crazy with your run. I envy you 'cause you are so determined. I want to run but I have plenty of reasons not to start. :(
ReplyDeletegood luck on your 10k run! :)
ReplyDeleteCorrect :) If you can do both running and swimming, the better. You get the benefits of both and there is variety of activities pa.
ReplyDeletei admire your determination. Imagine you can run and you can swim too. While me on the other hand is lazy to run and don know how to swim. Living a healthy life is what i want, when can i start paractivcong healthy lifestyle..hehhe
ReplyDeleteduring this hot summer days, i think i prefer to plunge in the water and swim.. gusto ko tuloy magswim haha
ReplyDeleteGo for it Sis! I think you're on the right track.
ReplyDeleteWow, 10k!? galing naman! goodluck sis. I know you can do it. pero sa ngayon, parang mas enjoy magswimming! :-)
ReplyDeletedo both! and goodluck to your 10K run
ReplyDeletewith this heat, i imagine a bath full of ice-cold water! hehehe
ReplyDeleteYou can do both naman sis then try biking next time too
ReplyDeleteBoth are wonderful exercises! You just don't sweat while swimming, and I think it gives you a full body workout. ^_^
ReplyDeleteSwimming is a great all around exercise. Why not add biking and join an triathlon while you're at it :)
ReplyDeleteIt is really hot nowadays and that could easily wear you out when running. I like swimming a lot better, it's cool and refreshing.
ReplyDeleteThat's so much fun. 2 Sports that are both enjoyable and healthy.
ReplyDeleteIn my case, if I'm into sports, I'd prefer swimming..:) I admire your for being active in both running and swimming sis...
ReplyDeleteI wonder when can i do both, running and swimming.. I really salute you for living a healthy life style..
ReplyDeleteDuathlon here Aileen come. I'm sure with your passion you can do it.
ReplyDeleteRunning + swimming kulang na lang biking pwede pang iron man sis.. hehe
ReplyDeleteBoth world are fun especially if you both enjoy them. I admire your perseverance.
ReplyDeleteI already have started running months back but had to stop it. Maybe next year after I'll visit the tracks again..
ReplyDeleteWow, don't tell me you're training to be a triathlon now? LOL... ipagpatuloy sis. Good for you! :)
ReplyDeleteYou can do both! Add cycling and be a triathlete! :D
ReplyDeleteI prefer swimming at this kind of season. Running even at the earliest morning makes me feel tired and dizzy due to humidity.
ReplyDeleteafter the long electoral campaign, makakapagswimming na rin ako hahaha
ReplyDeletei can't post comment in your old post...kaya dito na lang nagcomment
Add biking... and triathlete ka na! I am very happy for your progressive improvement in your goals!!!
ReplyDeletenext time you i will not be surprise if you're into biking na...hahaha
ReplyDeletegoodluck, accomplish your health goals
I admire your dedication and hard work, keep it up =)
ReplyDeleteWhich one are you doing more of now...swimming or running?
ReplyDeleteI have just started to get the hang of running. When I join fun runs, yes, I also alternate between walking and running- I think I walk, for the most part.
ReplyDeleteI guess you can do both swimming and running. That'll give you a break from routine. So, will you join KOTR? I'll be running 10k for the first time :). Let me know how it turns out for you at RU2 :)
countdown to the 10k run! good luck!
ReplyDeleteUyy, that was fast ha. I tend to run slow na (bumigat na ateng) . Madalas I just walk...
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