You can call it luck. I call it divine appointment!
I just trained with the fastest Filipino runner. (yeah! \m/ astig!)
Well, I run the 400m track once while he did 2 loops. He is so blazin' fast that I cannot capture him with my low-tech digital camera. I have to approach his coach and politely ask for a picture.
Eduardo "Vertek" Buenavista stands 5ft. tall but runs super super fast. I am just amazed on how this GenSan-born athlete gracefully cuts into the air as he complete one loop after another. He is literally flying with perfect strides and effortless running form. What I did was just to stare and try to keep at his pace. Ok, delete that 'try to keep at his pace' thing 'coz I really can't; or maybe in the near future.
I am doing my "speed training" while he do his 'regular' training run. I must say that his cool down jog is still faster than my intervals. Look at my tired face while he is all smiles.
Google his name and you will be further amazed at his feats (Vertek's PR):
3K- 8:17.14 min. (Manila 26 05 2002)
5K- 13:58.43 min. (Busan 10 10 2002)
10K- 29:02.36 min. (Busan 07 10 2002)
Half Marathon- 1:02:58 hrs. (Manila 06 07 2008)
Marathon- 2:18:44 hrs. (Oita 01 02 2004)
3K (SC)- 8:40.77 min. (Kuala Lumpur 12 09 2001)
He also holds the Milo Marathon Course record with the time of 2:18:53.
Watching him run is pure motivation to train harder, smarter and more consistently.
Oh, btw, he will not join the Milo Marathon this July 4 as he sets his eyes on ______________________. That would be kept as a secret for now.
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