Trading Globe’s Run for Home for Boracay
As I was about to register for Globe’s Run 2010, I noticed that I already have an earlier commitment- a planning retreat at Boracay. Still, there is something in me that wants to Run for Home and run at Ayala Triangle. But the registration fee is enough to convince me that I should go to Boracay and have my running training there as well. So I traded my opportunity to run at Ayala to Boracay Island Running. So let me say squarely that I believe that Globe Run 2010 and Green Miles are nothing compared to my RUNNING NIRVANA in Boracay.
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“Kunwari, nanghihinayang na ‘di nakasali sa Globe Run dahil walang recycled singlet and ‘di na-experience yung bagong ruta sa Ayala Triangle”
(Pretending that I regret to join Globe’s Run for Home 2010 because I don’t have a recycled singlet and was not able to experience running on a new route- Ayala Triangle)
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(On the balcony before my MSD, I woke up my friend to capture this photo. The background was majestic.)
MY RUNNING NIRVANA:
Medium Slow Distance (MSD)
Stoked on a new running/travelling adventure, I really forced myself to wake up early (the night life got some of my sleeping time) and lace my shoes. The plan was really to run barefoot but because I saw a lot of runners the day before with shoes on I also wore mine. Since I don’t have a Garmin, I just relied on run.com for the approximate measurement of my route. It says 11.5 kilometers or 7.18 miles, half of the distance was on the main road of the island, the other half on the shore with 249ft. highest elevation.
First times:
1. To run in Boracay. It was also my first time to visit Boracay. And I think Boracay is like Timog Ave. and Makati placed in an island minus the pollution. The night is very much alive with music, dancing, party and a lot more. I think I wanna come back.
2. To run on sand. I run on sand but not intentionally as I did in Boracay. I must admit that I’m a proud ‘runner’ with my hydration belt with me. People are always staring on my belt. They think it’s training weights. You can also find a lot of runners in the am (5:30-7:00) and in the afternoon (4:30-6:00). They run barefoot, with running shoes, basketball shoes, slippers, etc.
3. To run not knowing the entire route. It was indeed an adventure run, and I enjoyed it. Just having fun on the road, the beach, the hills.
Barefoot Running
I am aware of the many benefits of barefoot running and I think it is best done on beach like this:
(Attire: Board shorts by Fox, Rash Guard by Body Glove and Running Cap by Nike. No shoes of course!)
14 Kilometers Plus Plus (14k++)
The last day of my Boracay Run was indeed a BLAST! I think it is the best of my solo runs so far. A 14-kilometer run with everything in it- hills training, LSD, run-walk method, beach run, trail run, mountain climbing, sight seeing, picture taking, etc.
(After my 14k run, tanned already, hydration belt depleted, sun is hot. Because I run alone, I brought my friends’ digicam. I love the green coconut trees and the blue skies.)
More pictures to come in the following days.
Thanks to Ira for letting me use her digicam when I run, Runnel for taking an early morning pic and Mitch for the barefoot running pic.
Eco-Trail Run & Tree-Planting at Bacnotan, La Union
Race For The Orphans at Camp Aguinaldo
A Dash for Love Fun Run
Barefoot Beach Run at Lingayen Beach
Back to Running at Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
I fully SUPPORT Todo Responde Run
Trail Run at Tibiao, Antique Foothills
Rice Self-Sufficiency Run
Rescue Run: Community Run for Sendong Victims
Summit Run for Pinoy Glory: Run for Filipino Olympians!
Hi, just stumbled in your blog. Sarap naman, running in bora. Have you heard of the skyathon? It will also be held in Bora. Pero, too short for the prep, hindi na kami sumali.
I run the Globe Run for Home, and I love the route.
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hi minnierunner! yes, i heard of skyathlon. super peak season kaya mahal na ang airfare. btw, thanks for reading mt post. i'll add you on my blogroll if you dont mind.
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It would be my pleasure James. Will add you too in my running blog
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