Run with the Masters 2012

Run with the Masters

April 15, 2012

Davao Crocodile Park

21 kilometers

TIME: 3:13:30

just before the run, i prayed to God to guide me and let my knees cooperate.

i had a bottle of Pacq Sting to somewhat get myself ready for the long run.

this is my worst time ever.

forced my injured leg to run my 3rd 21-kilometer run.

my knee was already screaming STOP and REST but i didn't listen.

so my knee decided to shut itself down.

3 hours and 13 minutes on the road is no joke.

just before the turning point, i started walking.

i could not run anymore. i could no longer bend my right knee.

every step i made spelled pain.

i got lured by a friend to turn before the turning point

and start walking back to the finish line with him.

but i refused. i just answered NO.

then on my way back, an old man who was running too approached me and said

"injured ka? gusto mong sumakay? may pickup ako dyan."

i politely said "NO, kaya ko pa po. I'm going to walk til the finish line na lang po."

i'm glad i didn't quit.

i finished the race late but i still got my medal.

happy and proud.

but now, i'm hurting so bad.

i find it hard to bend my knee.

i so want to cry in pain.