36th National Milo Marathon (finals)

Since my first glorious attempt in 21 k category last December 2, 2012. Here I am again running under the same category, I’ve managed to finished the 36th National Milo Marathon with my personal record of 2 hours 30 minutes at seaside area of Mall Of Asia – Pasay.

I arrived 30 minutes before the gun start. I’ve stretched my body to warm it up. I’ve noticed the volume of runners, as per the host, there were 2900 plus participant in 21k category alone.

“The best of the best are here” the host added

“Ikaw bakit ka tumatakbo?”

Suddenly I asked myself the same question. I’ve answered “For fitness and in health as well as to fulfill my dream to finish the full marathon hoping next year”.

All runners were energetic as we had heard the gun shot that marks the start of the much anticipated event of the year.

I run in my comfortable speed, my goal was to finish the race in my best effort possible.

Along the trail going up in the flyover I managed to sustain my energy opps there’s another one. Upon the u-turn going back in the two treacherous flyovers I felt muscle cramps, I do not push myself to run, so I walked.

As I regained my momentum I run at my utmost speed because I’ve heard a runner besides me said “last 9 minutes before the cut off time for 21k category”.

I run, run, run and run! I felt the pain still I run! Motivating myself “Kaya mo ‘yan Baron”

Like Milo’s motto “kaya ‘yan” and I’ve finished my second half marathon. Another experience to add up in my running portfolio.

So happy! Second medal! I’m on track!