Run, Walk, Run
This past Sunday, I participated in a Fun Run sponsored by the company for the benefit of World Vision. The day started a bit gloomy, it was raining the night before and it looked like it will not ease up before the early morning’s run. Fortunately it did, with just a slight drizzle when we got to the Rizal Stadium where the event was to be held. There were not too many runners in sight, blame that from the ever unpredictable weather that, at the very last minute, decided to tease and mess with the event. After an hour of waiting, the sun finally showed its face and vanquished the dark clouds, temporarily cooperating with the still sleepy runners .
We started out with a few minutes of warm up stretches, simple dance steps to add a twist, then we were off to the starting line. For a long time, sitting in front of the computer, typing and browing for hours had been my most reliable form of exercise. So, the first lap went by like eternity. Midway, I was already feeling a stinging sensation in my ankles. I would have dropped out if not for the constant urging of my race buddy. I silently wondered, what got into me to get myself into this. The seventh round was a struggle and not wanting to collapse on my face if I’d push myself any harder, I just walked all the way to the finish line. It’s the cool down, my buddy murmurred consolingly.
I knew I’d be hurting for a few days after the run, and true enough, I’m still nursing my sore legs and walking in a weird way until now. I wont be doing it again.. no, not for a very long time. But I’m glad I did it, anyway. The run was for a good cause and I have the certificate and the colored strings awarded at the end of each lap to show off to my friends. That’s good enough for me. 
