My First Run at UP Diliman

Last Sunday marked another milestone of my running career when I set my mark at UP Diliman. It is my first run at the said campus. It was the 1^st Catholic Ministry for Deaf People (CMDP) Yes Run. This event will help fund the allowances of the deaf children in order for them to go to school, and stay in school. Thus, every step I make toward the finish line is for a good cause.

My body clock had already adjusted to my Sunday waking time. I get up as early as 2:30AM just to be on time. I had the company of my angel, Irish, RunningAtom, Cris, Richard, Jem, and Rica in this event. Upon arriving at UP Diliman, specifically at the Oblation, we felt the cool breeze of the air. It could probably be brought by the Christmas Season, or simply because the tall trees that surround the campus bring forth such feeling. With that kind of 'climate', I believe this could be a challenge for us runners.

Cris with Aizen, Jem, Rica, RunningAtom, Richard, MinnieRunner, Irish, Paulo

I situated myself in front of the starting line and felt like a competitive runner. But as the trigger was pulled for the gun start, I just can't keep up with the pacing of the 'serious runners'. And so, I just run and hope to beat my personal best time. But with the cold air that my breath catches, I just can't keep up with my pace. My feet wanted to run and continue the race, but my breath tells me to do otherwise. And so I slowed down and inhale a little more air.


To my surprise, I have been running faster than my angel. He even told me that I am really running faster now. Well, I understand it, he had been sleepless in the past few days. His aunt past away last Friday.

I finished the 5K category at 0:42:25. I am not that disappointed for I know I could still give more, that it is not yet my best. I know for sure that I can finish the race in less than 42 minutes or even better than 38 minutes.


After crossing the finish line, I felt that I can still give more. I am beginning to feel scarce running that 5K distance, he he he. To supress that scarce feeling, we do some jump shots. And I felt a little bit disappointed for I am really jumping toooooooo low :(

My Best Jump Shot

I am eying my second run at UP Diliman this coming weekend for the Pioneer Mighty Bond Mighty Run 2009. But if RunningAtom won't be able to join the race, we might as well take a day off from running.