33rd Milo Marathon

July 5, 2009

 

I’ve never tried joining a marathon in my entire life - only today.  I never thought that joining a race would be fun.  Actually, when i heard that my officemates would berunnin for the milo marathon, i wanted to attend but for the purpose of taking pictures.  But then again after getting my shirt and number, i said to myself that there is no harm in running - especially for the 5k category.  Yes, i haven’t joined any marathon and yet i’m in the 5k category. hehehe lakasan ng luob lang.  My officemates even told me that even while walking, one can finish the race in an hour.

July 5, 2009 marked the 33rd Milo Marathon.  I was so surprised to see a lot of people who joined the event.  The race started at 4:30am for the 42k category.  For the 5k, the time is at 6am.  I wanted to back out already and just take pictures on the event since i was fever the day before the event and when i woke up, i’m still not feeling well.  But, after seeing all those runners, nabuhayan ako ng luob.

 

5k runners

 

 

Together with my cam, i ran and walk.  It’s hard to run when you’re not used to running.  I’m still catching my breath and have to pause for a while from time to time since i’m feeling dizzy pa.  The race started with an opening remarks of MMDA Chairman, Bayani Agbayani and Manila Mayor, Alfredo Lim.  The starting point is at Burgos St., in Manila and the finish line was at the Quirino Grandstand.

  

 

Manila Mayor, Alfredo Lim and MMDA Chairman, Bayani Fernando and Guests

 

 

 

Even this labrador will be running too.

 

 

 

 

3.5k to go…

 

 

 

 

water station

 

 

  

 

these 2 even asked me to take their pictures

 

 

I was able to finished the race with running and walking (actually madami ang walking) but not the required time for you to be able to get a certificate.  The 5k category needs to be finished by an hour.  I reached the finish line more than an hour.  But even if i did not get any certificate, the fact that i was able to join was really something.  It made me want to join other fun run or marathon - i have to start with 3k first hahaha.

 

finish line at the Quirino Grandstand

  

 

 

with my officemates