I ran so far and I just kept running straight that I ended up getting lost. When I chanced upon a park. I ran around it twice just for kicks. At the beginning of the run, I really felt my hamstrings really tighten up. I thought as the run progressed they would loosen up, but midway through the run, they were starting to hurt. I increased my pace as I noticed that I was foot striking really well that day. I didn’t feel as strong as the day before because I haven’t had breakfast but I still ran about the same distance on Sunday. (I must eat breakfast now which means waking up even earlier to cook!)

My Trusty Running Shoes

I need a new replacement soon!

As I was ending my run, I noticed that I was kind of lost. Not knowing where to turn since I veered off the main streets and into the sidestreets for the minor inclines, I decided to just keep running and look at the street names just in case some of them sounded familiar. (I was looking for Bogambilya). I kept going as the street names got more familiar. (I was going on the logic that the “B’s” would be lumped together.) I kept a close eye just in case the names changed. I just kept running until I felt a sharp pain on my right ankle. I stepped into a pot hole (yes lubak) and twisted my ankle. I was caught so off-guard that a quick yelp for pain was all I could utter. (and along with it a few profanities here and there) I couldn’t really run anymore because of the pain the was shooting up my right leg. But since I needed to keep my heart rate up, I just brisk walked the last 1.2km or so until I found the street.

My Poor Foot

I quickly took off my shoes and submerged my foot in cold water. I took a bath had breakfast and for the rest of the afternoon played rockband till I could not play anymore because my fingers were cramping up . I also learned the term Jandeen and what it meant. (I learned the hard way.) Took a cab from Sucat to my house. Total bill: P300 and that’s with no traffic. Next time I will bring my car.

Guitar Hero!

Lessons I learned from running in the south:

• Plot your run.
• Don’t get lost.
• Wear a Jacket. (It was freezing because of the strong breeze)
• Know your way back.

Which Way?

I enjoyed my short and first run in the south. I wonder when I’ll get to run again over there?

Project:Carlos was started because it will be a conscious effort to better myself in all aspects. Project:Carlos is not only a self betterment program of actually running, but also keeping busy and active and actually trying out new things. The first achievement for Project:Carlos or rather milesteone would be Century Tuna:Superbods run. I have decided to make this the very first milestone and earn my very first singlet. Its on Feb 21, 2010, a few days before my birthday, and this will be a great birthday present to actually finish this run. I am registering for the 5km run and hopefully, I get a decent time.

Here are the singlets for the event
3kms

5km

10km

21km

Nice right? Excited for Feb 21! Now this’ll give me more motivation to train!! On to Feb 21!