Eco Downpour

I was awakened by the heavy downpour in our area at around 3:30 am last Sunday. As I woke up, I was wondering whether the scheduled Ayala Mall’s Eco Dash would push through. At around 4:00 am the rain stopped which prompted me to wake up Swthrt and prepare for the race. We usually don’t have much ritual before the race. For a short distance race, a cup or two of coffee would be enough to boost us. By 5:00am we were set to go to the race site, at the BHS. It was still raining when we arrived at the Fort Bonifacio. To our amazement, there were already lots of people converging at the starting area. The parking lot where we usually park was already full. We parked at the next available parking area near Honda. There we met with other members of Team Honda (the new kids on the block, hehehe). Actually they are officemates of Swthrt whom she recruited, and now regularly joined races.

Team Honda

After we saw the release of the 21K runners, we proceeded to the starting area to check in for our 10K race. Up to this point the rain never stoppred. It even from time to time gets stronger as we patiently waited for our release. We met with other bloggers while waiting for the gun start. Soon the gun fired, and Swthrt and I were off to a good start. We reached the Kalayaan flyover without any problem. There was water all around and it was truly a wet and wild race as we sometimes have to skip and jump to avoid pot holes filled with water along the way. It was fun running in the rain as seen by faces of runners who joined the race. It was a new course at least for a portion of it. We reached the turn- around point inside the Ayala Center after 34:36 mins. where we were given straws. On our way back, Swthrt started to complain of pain on her shin. She was thinking the lack of practice run for the past two weeks might have caused it. Anyway, Swthrt continued on and we finished at 1:11:+ for the 1oK.

Xty and Vener

Dra. Doray, Bards and Coach Titus adding extra kilometers after thier 21K