Nature Valley Run 2010: Injured yet Inspired
Event: Nature Valley Run 2010 (Leg 2 of RunRio Trilogy)
Race Distances: 3K / 5K / 10K / 21K
Race Date & Venue: May 30, 2010 (Sunday) at Bonifacio Global City
Race Organizer: RunRio
Beneficiary: Bayanihang Bayan Legacy Project. 1 Runner = 1 Tree. Trees will be planted at the Ipo Watershed in Norzagaray, Bulacan
More than 9,000 runners showed up last Sunday morning at the Bonifacio Global City to be part of Nature Valley’s advocacy run. It promises to plant 1 tree for each runner.
I don’t have any plan of joining this race for several reasons: (1) I wanted to take a break from running until my left knee has fully recovered; (2) its expensive (P750 for 21K); and (3) I am bored of races held in The Fort.
A 10K RACE KIT AND A BAD LEFT KNEE
Still I found myself wishing to take part because I am one of those people who does everything to save the planet (running to have a tree planted seems great), I would say I like and promote green living. I even tried blogging about having free 21K race kit. Anyway, a day before the event a friend was offering a 10K race kit for free. Wish granted? Yes. Thanks Runnerisms, someone gave her a 21K race kit so she gave her 10K kit. Its like déjàvu of my forced half marathon race last month. Anyway, for the love of running I decided to run.
Knowing that my left knee is still aching after some short runs last week, I still pushed myself to run on my race pace. I can be easily see as I would run on the grass whenever there are grass to run on. It minimizes the impact of the ground on my knees and I love the feeling of running on grass. I was having a great run until I reached KM4, knee is acting up already and I don’t have any option but to slow down. In my mind, I know that I can have a new PR when I reached KM5 but after 7 kilometers my left knee continued to ache, it was painful. I have to slow down and finally walk the last 2 kilometers, pretending to run when approaching Photovendo. I told myself, at least I have good pics. So I finished the run 1:01:18, with an injured left knee.
RACE REPORT
Water Stations are enough, over-flowing 100 Plus drinks and cold water on long tables.
Race Route: It seems that Coach Rio and team are really doing great on plotting new routes. Good job!
Loot Bag and Freebies: Hagen Daz ice cream for 21K finishers, Photovendo and iFlick photos, post-race massage, Games, Onesport mag, Tuna Pandesal, 100 Plus bootle, and many more.
Race Results from Finishline can be seen here.
Race Pictures from Photovendo here, just look for Nature Valley Run 2010 at the bottom. Next time, you should smile at the camera. =) You can also check out the post race photos from iFlick.ph, just be patient to look for your face.
Race Analysis from Runpix here.
GETTING SOME INSPIRATION
Nature Valley Executive Tri Team
Never Run Alone gets lotsa applause
Argonaut and co.
Mond still strong
Running friends from ANR Alabang
Medals for podium finishers
trees that will be planted for our kids future
One Runner = One Tree
If you feel depressed or you know of someone who needs to be inspired bring him/her to a race (especially 21K / 42K) and let him/her watch runners as they approach the finish line. Inspiration guaranteed.
LEFT KNEE INJURY
When I got home I noticed that I cannot climb the stairs. My left knee is really injured. I have to pull
myself up to reached the 2nd floor and I have to go down the stairs backward. Knee is very painful I cannot walk properly.
Is this good-bye to running? I hope not! Maybe I should have a break. How long? I do not know. I need to visit a good doctor and hope that he/she gives me hope that I can still run. After all, I cannot think of any sports that can replace running. How it changed my life and how running help me discipline myself. Lord, I hope this is nothing serious. I hope this is just rest not good-bye from running.
I don’t want this to happened:
Categories: 10K, Photos, Picture, Race Review, Runrio
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hi james! sayang nasa nature valley ka din pala…
anyway, sa editorial ng first issue ng runner's world Marie Calica (editor in chief) mentioned she consulted a running doctor she calls doc pao. di nga lang nya sinabi saan hospital and anong surname. i hope that is nothing serious.
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I saw you there James.
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@ronnie, surprise run lang..di ko rin inasahan.
@re, why you didn't call me.
madali lang ako makita, im running on the grass kasi kapag may grass.
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hello! thanks you sa picture! hehehe! Would you mind if you upload it in facebook and tag me..
btw, 1:01 with a bad knee is not tired.
recover well my friend ans see you in the upcoming races!
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James,
Thanks for the race review. every runner equals one tree planted is a really neat idea in terms of repopulating the trees. Sorry about your knee, I think that a break is immanent. Seeing a good sports doctor is a good thing. Hope that it heals up quickly for you. You don't want to damage it any further by doing any more strenuous runs on it. Take care, and will have you in my daily prayers as always.
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hey james, you should def have your knee looked at. it's not good to ignore injuries. learn from my lower back problem. tuloy, i was not able to run in Wawa, and maybe not in NB Nuvali as well
. and by the way, once you try 21k, you will never go back to racing 10ks!
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@kenley, yes, a good cause that is why a lot supported it. thanks for the prayers
@aleah, 21K i think is my fave distance. co-CSer, we haven't met yet. hope to see you in races!
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hey bro, allow yourself to rest… if you really have to consult a sports doctor, check out http://www.philorthoinst.com (i have my knees checked by dr. ed sarrosa.
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ei james! thanks for the pic and posting it here! kakatuwa naman (*_*)
recover ka lang! alabang misses you na! dami na nangyari sa alabang!
rest and see you soon! thanks!
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yes papi jet, rest and rest and rest. a doctor friend is coming to check, what a relief. thanks!
@mond, james misses alabang too! left knee says he will be better after a month. i'll just see you on the mamita run leg2
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