2009 was a great year for me, Emilee, and our kids. It was a year where we joined 30 weekend road races. Of which, four (4) of them were with our kids Andrea, Patricia, and Karlos (pacing them on their 3km run).
We always believe that every runner has his or her own objective why he or she starts to take the road. For us, our objective is to live a healthier life. Running has become a part of our lives. It became our lifestyle.
This 2009, was a revelation of sorts for me and wifey Emilee. The Condura Run 2009 was the first test of our courage to run 10 kms. The Greenfield City Run on the otherhand was our first taste of the half marathon. The PIM, despite some limitations, was my first try to push myself beyond 21kms.
After running eight (8) half marathons, ten (10) 10-km races, five (5) 5-km races, an 8-miler, a 5-miler, and testing myself with a full marathon, we thank the Almighty God for giving us a healthy year. It was Him who made it possible for us to join these thirty (30) road races this year – from the registration fees, to waking up early in the morning to train and during the race day itself, and from preventing us getting a major injury.
We also would like to thank those who have helped us make that gradual progress in every race that we join:
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The coaches of the bi-weekly Nike Running Clinic headed by Coach Rio
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Our friends from Takbo.ph, who in one way or the other, kept pace with us, inspired us, coached us, hydrated us, and cheered us when we are about to lose the mental battle.
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Our friends from Airspeed and Atlas Copco, who always believe that we can finish a half marathon.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful Running year. We look forward to a greater year ahead!!!
Keep on Running!
