For now running is only a recreational activity. I can't consider my self as a full-fledged runner, I think I still have a lot to go through. As of now I'm considering two things, to run half-marathon (21k) and a full-marathon (42k). These two criteria would definitely differentiate jogging from running.
Milo would have been a nice event where I could run a full-marathon however I wasn't really ready and just been running for a month. Have finished only a couple of 10k and a 15k run. I was really sad back then, to run my first full-marathon in an event which is considered "Mother of all Races" in the Philippines. I thought, maybe I should try next year.
After a few days, I heard of this "Skyway Run" which really made me excited. I wasn't able to contain the happiness that was bursting from inside. "A run along the Skyway? Wow!". This is a unique event. Running along the skyway would definitely be an experience.
Patiently waiting for the start of the registration date, while excitement grows day-by-day. Thinking if I would register or not, If I could survive that distance in only a 8-hour period of time, a midnight to morning run, will my body be able to endure such pain, and be able to shift its active state in that period of time. Too many thoughts to weigh. I wasn't really sure if I should grab this opportunity. There was only a single key word, which I heard about three days before the start of the registration period, which propelled me to register for the event. "Challenge", its may me a single word but, it urged me to do this thing. What would make this life be more exciting than to challenge my mental and physical limits.
It made me feel much more excited, talked to one of the staff of the registration, asked what time would they be starting the registration. Prepared myself, and registration date arrives, I was the first one to register at their booth/store! I was damn happy, most of the staff were like shocked when I said, I would be registering for the 42k. I had no problems with that reaction, I had the same feeling too. This body with a small frame would be running a full-marathon, would definitely be forced to exceed the limits.
This marathon is the best gift I could think of for myself, for my 21st birthday and for Christmas. A big leap to start the year 2012!
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