I am not a Catholic but benefitted well, training wise, last Lent.
I took the opportunity to stay true to my training plan. Monday was Hills training, Tuesday was a 60 min easy run, Wednesday was rest day, Thursday was devoted to a 2 hour LSD, Friday on a 60 min easy run, Saturday on 1:45 drills and Sunday on a 100 min moderate run; to complete my first 85 km week.
I also got to meet some other runners composed of folks from my village and an adjacent other village. They are a merry mix of seasoned runners who have been racing for quite some time now. We have been kinda crossing each other’s path as we do our runs in the main road of our subdivision. After my Friday run, Ian approached me as I was doing my stretching and invited me to their 16k Cardiac Hill run this Sunday. Looking for some change in scenery and feeling friendly (I am anti-social, by the way, hahaha), I graciously accepted.
Boy, am I thankful I accepted. It was a weekend to remember and something I will look forward to in the future.
I met Mona, Ian’s wife and two young strong runners: June Mosrales (3:31 Milo Marathoner) and his protégé’, Orly Maestre.
The run brought us to a stretch of the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay road, Laguna Boulevard and to the scenic roads to Westgrove that included Cardiac Hill. I think, I should really say Cardiac HillS!
I took the liberty of lifting photos off Ian’s FB account to show you the “features” of the hill.
I took the opportunity to stay true to my training plan. Monday was Hills training, Tuesday was a 60 min easy run, Wednesday was rest day, Thursday was devoted to a 2 hour LSD, Friday on a 60 min easy run, Saturday on 1:45 drills and Sunday on a 100 min moderate run; to complete my first 85 km week.
I also got to meet some other runners composed of folks from my village and an adjacent other village. They are a merry mix of seasoned runners who have been racing for quite some time now. We have been kinda crossing each other’s path as we do our runs in the main road of our subdivision. After my Friday run, Ian approached me as I was doing my stretching and invited me to their 16k Cardiac Hill run this Sunday. Looking for some change in scenery and feeling friendly (I am anti-social, by the way, hahaha), I graciously accepted.
Boy, am I thankful I accepted. It was a weekend to remember and something I will look forward to in the future.
I met Mona, Ian’s wife and two young strong runners: June Mosrales (3:31 Milo Marathoner) and his protégé’, Orly Maestre.
The run brought us to a stretch of the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay road, Laguna Boulevard and to the scenic roads to Westgrove that included Cardiac Hill. I think, I should really say Cardiac HillS!
I took the liberty of lifting photos off Ian’s FB account to show you the “features” of the hill.
Photo at left shows the start of the climb. Other photo is the downhill rear of Cardiac Hill going towards Gulod.
Orly and June coming back up to Cardiac Hill from Gulod. Check out June's freakish smile. Dang, he enjoys the kick of conquering Cardiac Hill twice a week!
On the way back, sunrise was a sight to behold and the juxtaposed Meralco post eerily reminds me of the Crucifixion that Easter Sunday.
The exhilaration of finding new running buddies and a new, challenging route made my Sunday truly worthwhile. Running has truly opened doors for me. I just might not be the lone(ly) runner I thought I am.
The exhilaration of finding new running buddies and a new, challenging route made my Sunday truly worthwhile. Running has truly opened doors for me. I just might not be the lone(ly) runner I thought I am.