So I ran my first official fun run my entire life this morning, and it felt awesome to finish it. It was a 3K run for the Chiang Kai Shek's 65th anniversary, and I was invited to join. I've been consistently invited to join runs like this, but this was the first time I said yes well because someone else paid for it! ahah! FREE-Bee! (user-me. boooooo!)
Being an amateur at this, I chose the event with the shortest distance. 3K. Since I stopped smoking some three weeks ago, I thought running for this event will finally put my quitting to good use. ahahah! I was reluctant at first mainly because, it's CKS, not my alma mater! But when I found out later that most, if not all, of the chinese schools in the country gathered to support this event, I became more excited, and supportive.
The participants' turnout was quite overwhelming all the same. I believe more than a thousand people graced the event, majority were of course part of the chinese community. A raffle ended the event, trip for two to Boracay, Hongkong and whathaveyou. With the number of participants, even before the race, I have already accepted my fate- "hindi ako uuwing luhaan". This, in the context of being able to finish the 3K run and feel like a winner, even without the raffle prize.
PHOTO FLOODING AHEAD>>>
This got me really excited, knowing that I'm on the right track! ahah! (para namang maliligaw ako!)
THE FINISH LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chinese friends during the race, Reynard Ong and Esfrey Sia!!!
The reason for the water shortage in the country, nandito lahat sa race na ito!!!! One of five water stations during the race!
AFTER THE RACE, photo-op at the race map. =)
Some more pics during and after the race
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Well, that's one thing off my bucket list. Thank you Lord for giving me more opportunities each day! =) I love You!
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