The Grace To Finish My 2nd 42K

BY JEMUEL BAYOT

It’s Milo. The most prestigious marathon in the Philippines. Been wanting to run this marathon since I got into this running thing. For me, you’ve never really experienced running if you haven’t done a Milo marathon/race. I mean, since I was a little kid, I’ve been hearing about this Milo race thingy that everyone’s excited about. It was just another event I would never care about joining since most of the runners are seasoned veterans---the kind with white long beards, grey hair, muscle legs. Imagine the photo of the muscular system man in your elementary science [just add some beard and gray hair or even bald head]. Never thought I’d be interested in running this race. This is, by far, the most excruciating, exhaustive race i had.

With all these races and with all these crazes, I registered in park square. Never thought they’d be serious with the empty Milo pouch. [it’s my first time to join Milo, that’s why]. I had to buy at SM supermarket then registered. I secured my desk calendar and planned my runs ahead from 3 week final long run and all. Thinking that I can make my final long run on time, I still didn’t. My time is consumed in business operations and all. Did my long run 2 weeks before the marathon day. Guess what, it’s still not a good idea to do your final long run 2 weeks before the race. It has to be 3 weeks prior to race day. Now I know that it’s true when Jim Lafferty said that “the data are very clear… it takes 3 weeks to recover..."  Read More at highroadrunner blogspot
 

About the Author:  Jem is a newbie runner, Ironman aspirant. Prior to having an active lifestyle, his life revolved around businesses, ministry and parties. It still does. It's just that "running made him look better."