Adding to my celebration is a new PR (personal record) for 10K (52:49), shaving 46 seconds to my previous PR.
I learned 3 basic things to shave some time on my PR:
1. The lighter you are, the faster you become. After some travelling around Western Visayas, I lose about 1kg, this I think is the reason why I got a faster time. Try it guys, lose weight and eventually you shave some time to your PR.
2. The fresher legs, the better. I realize that I over-trained on some of my races. Looking on my mileage the past 2 weeks, they were both 25K each. The longest run was just 8K. Just enough for me to finish the 10K with some more energy to join the happy celebration and program after the race.
3. I love running on grass. If you saw someone running on grass, that's me. I don't know why I really look forward on that running surface. My trainings are on cemented roads and asphalt. But as I look back on my fast runs, I remember that there were grasses (Century Tuna Run). Maybe because its low impact on my knees and I feel fresh when I feel the earth beneath me- therefore, I get faster. Anyone there who has a picture of me running on grass?
I'm at the far left, so thin.
There are somethings worth mentioning regarding this event:
1. The marshals and volunteers wearing Takbo Runfest were a great encouragement. I get boost every time they would cheer me. I saw a lot of friends and familiar faces. So thanks to each one of you. Especial thanks to AR and Mojo (friends you cheered me up!) volunteers who shouted at the top of their voices when they saw me running.
2. The ANR-Alabang group. I'm a proud member of Takbo.ph's AdiNation of Runners Alabang. Although, I'm not present every Tuesday night (because of my travels), I rejoice with the fact that ANR Alabang is like a family. The call me "Baby James" with reasons I still don't know.haha I also enjoyed your dance number- especially Jigs and Alex hilarious costume. Everyone of you guys ROCK! Ms.Nao, my kudos to you on how you lead the group. PhotoJojo & PhotoAlex, I gave up tagging my faces on your FB accounts sa sobrang dami ng pictures.
3. Sir Patrick aka The RunningShield. Sir, I don't think you know this but I was following your pace until KM.5. Thanks for the pull and eventually a PR. Nice to run with you too!
with Sarah and Shing after the run
Also, happy to again meet friends (Sarah and Shing) and runner/blogger, RunningAtom, JazzRunner, LifeRunner, Rainier, Maan, Argonaut, Sheerwill, and finally I met Estan of estancabigas.com and fitandrun.info (an award-winning photographer and blogger). Pre, isama mo naman ako sa mga shoot mo, kahit taga-dala lang ng tripod at lenses. I want to learn from a pro like you. He had a nice run too, you can view his account here.
3 things I love on this Runfest:
1. The personalized singlet- I love the color and the perfect fit.
2. The route- it was a nice route, perfect for PR (water stations are rightly in placed).
3. There was no queuing, or only a few. Galing! Thanks for other sponsors like Nature Valle, SanMig Coffee and others.
Kudos too for a fast release of Race Result and Photos! View it HERE.
Some more pics:
Sexy shorts, look for the Zohan!
The Takbo.ph beauties!
Sa wakas, my pic with the Takbo.ph tarp!
When will be my next 10K race? I want a sub-50mins time.
Again, to each one of us, Happy 2nd Year Anniversary! More running years and miles to come!
Photos from Jojo, Shelley, Alex, Carlo Serrano.
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