Running on a new race route gave excitement and kept runners’ adrenalin pumping in the recently concluded Globe Run for Home. Swthrt and I were so excited ‘coz we wanted to set a new 21K PR on this race. As expected, it was a well- organized race since people from Finishline were behind the event. It was a new route to at least the first part of it which was running around the Makati Central Business District (MCBD) before going to a more familiar territory which is the Fort Bonifacio Global City all the way to Bayani Road and to the Heritage Park. The concept of different starting and finish line areas was rarely used. The starting line was along Ayala Avenue while the finish line was along Paseo de Roxas.
The Race
Coming into the race, Swthrt was not at her best. She was having problems with hyperacidity. It was probably brought about by the excitement coming into this race. It was a good start for both of us as we run the MCBD up until Buendia Avenue going up the Kalayaan flyover. As we entered the Bonifacio area, we slowed down as Swthrt would experience acid reflux that would give her goose bumps. Anyway, we tried to maintain our pace and were able to reach Heritage Park where we were welcomed with a more challenging route inside the park. We completed the course with a time of 2:44:17 which was not enough to set a new PR. It was still a good race after all.
Congratulations to Finishline and Globe! We hope to see the pictures from Photovendo soon!
Congrats, Bro J!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Roselle!
ReplyDeleteHi jet, galing mo mag-set ng target, yung mabagal, hahaha
Sometimes running a race is more than setting a PR, its about the experience you have. Although PR setting is a great goal to have. Sounds as though ya'll had fun. Congrats on your race Bro J. I will be doing my first 21k in September. Take Care and may God Bless and look after you as always.
ReplyDeleteGreat race Bro J!! Too bad I didn't get to see you and Swhrt -- I didn't attempt the 21K given my long hiatus from training that's why I focused on the 15K. Hopefully, I can get back into the groove so that I can attempt a 21K again before going for the full. Hope to catch you and Josephine somewhere soon!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Bro J and Baby!!! PR or no PR, what's important is you both enjoyed the race. It was nice seeing you both during the race. God bless!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kenley and Johnny ...God bless you guys!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mariel and Jun, we really enjoyed every race and even our long runs together. God bless both of you!