Just Another Runner

"Slow > DNF > DNS" I just read this on the Net. It's something that'll help slow runners like me, and those just starting out, to keep going. "Slow is better than not finishing. Not finishing is better than not starting at all." And this doesn't always refer to racing.

I got an extra treat with my run tonight in UP. The UP Pep Squad Drummers were practicing in front (or is that the back) of the UP Theater, which is by the academic oval. Coincidentally, every time I passed by them, they would start playing their drums. It was like I was being cheered on. I have never experienced being cheered on in a race as frequent as every 2.2 kilometers, but tonight, the runners in UP got just that. It is also the UP Fair this week at the Sunken Garden. So, there was a festive atmosphere in that area, just like in the activity area at the end of a race. After your run, you can also get there your fill of the famous UP isaw, fish balls and balut. I love running; specially in UP!

My race report on the Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 held on Feb. 6, 2011. I did the half-marathon distance. The report has a similar format as my Perfect Race blog post. Water Stations: Many and well stocked. Some had sponges. It's a good thing I still brought my hydration belt because at the second half of the race, a 1.5km interval between stations is still too far for me. I needed to drink more frequently. I didn't notice water stations at the finish line. Cheering: Yes. From the Takbo.ph station at Buendia and near the end of the race. Route: The route was nice and simple. But the rolling hills of the Skyway and the Kalayaan flyover were hard. Traffic management: Very good. There were no cars on the route. Kilometer Markers: There were markers but it was still not at every kilometer. Weather: Cool. Marshals: There were enough and they knew what they were doing. Singlets: They gave a nice T-Shirt. I didn't use this in the run. Timing chip: Yes. Race Results: