Running has started to make an impact on me and my husband's weekly itinerary. And we can also see improvements in our body. We are both on the heavy side, okay that's an understatement, both our APE (annual physical exam) results says that we are both obese based on our BMI. And physical activity and exercise are recommended for us both coupled with a healthy diet. And so we decided to join 1 running event every month and run for 10Km to get our healthy lifestyle in full throttle. And so came the New Balancan Power Run. As we are both fans of the shoe manufacturer, we registered for the run for the sake of that nice NB Dry shirt that they are giving away as a singlet. And looking forward for what's instore in our loot bags on race day.
NEW BALANCE POWER RUN 2014 was held on November 9, 2014 with 10km, 16km, and 25km race categories. All categories will have a start and finish at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. We registered for the 10km as we are not yet confident to finish that 16km run. We had to train harder for that goal.
And so race day came. We were early. It was a bit wet as it has been raining the night before. We didn't have any jacket or cap to cover our heads as it started to drizzle before the 10km gun start. Running is a rain or shine event and so we brave the rain and started to walk to the starting line. This is my second time to run in BGC so I am familiar with the route. The rain and cool air actually helped me in regulating my body temperature and I didn't get tired easily and I didn't feel dehydrated too.
As I reach the finish line it was an awesome feeling of accomplishment, that 'I can do anything' feeling once you cross it as I know I was struggling when I reached 8km mark because my legs are getting heavier every step I make.
The best thing of all is the loot bags :) I got socks and Adrian got a sun visor. Apart from that, we get a voucher worth P1,250 NB shoes and accessories for registering online.
Hubby finished with a time of 01:18:15 while, I finish with a new PR 01:27:41 (yes, I'm starting to use this kind of words known to runner haha!). Complete race results are available here.
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| As early as 4am we are at the assembly area waiting for our warm up to start. |
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| rain drizzles as runners gets ready for the gun start. Since we didn't have a cap, we settled with bandanas to cover our head from the rain. |
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| 10km Runners in Red |
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| Survived my 3rd 10km run |
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| you did good my NB 750v2 |
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| I won't be running as often as I do if I don't have the support of my husband. Thank you Be |
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| Vouchers for NB shoes and accessories. Yey! Shopping time! |
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| Modelling the NB socks and sun visor that we got from our loot bags |
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| Thanks Pinoy Fitness for the photo. Hubby looking good ey! |
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| Gosh, I look sooo tired.. i think this is after 8km mark that I was telling you guys about. I am not yet conscious with these photographers and until now, I have not yet perfected that smile while running shot. haha! |
See you in the next race next month... It's the National Finals of the Milo Marathon.
xoxo,
S
