RUNNING BUDDY JUNKIE

I cannot run by myself in unfamiliar territory.

I've tried it, wasn't really too happy, especially when you are training for something.

I WANT TO DO A SIMULCAST SINGAPORE MARATHON HERE DOWN SOUTH.
I'M ALL SET.... the only thing missing are training buddies.

It helps when you have a buddy to tell you to run faster, or to simply go on when the long runs are extra long.

That's why I miss my T2 buddies.

I met a few people who said they are running and am trying out a run with them this Wednesday. Let's hope for the best that they're as fun as T2.

One thing that keeps my hopes up is that there's one, J who does triathlons and can teach me Total Immersion AND is looking for a training buddy... me! me! I want! hehe

Off to Dumaguete for the long weekend... Apo Island, here I come!!!

I WOKE UP TO DEATH THIS MORNING

It was like any other ordinary day.

Upon waking, I would usually just try to get back to sleep and when the inevitable of waking looms heavily over me, then I give up and resign to getting up from bed.

My usual routine would be to gamely wake him up to start the day, but he didn't.

Blink.

I tried again, twice, three times to wake him from his sleep but he wouldn't.

This can't be happening. I frantically called up anyone who might know what to do, but it was too late.

I had to leave for Cagayan De Oro, for a team building weekend, and with a heaviness weighing down on me, I simply left...

Goodbye Blue,

I will miss my Ipod.

*sniff.

PRE RUN CHECKLIST

Hi, my name is Runtintin and I'm a sucker for running stuff.
(support circle answers "Hi Runtintin!")

I can't help it. I enjoy using my gadgets. I like stuff that I think will make me a better and safer runner.

I have long quelled the addiction to bring my Ipod when I run.

Sometimes I just bring and wear it for props, not to show off mind you, but it wards off would-be conversations from complete strangers when all that I want is time to be ignored and left alone to run without any distraction. So sometimes I wear it but don't even turn it on. I even wear the headphones even if it's off. And besides, not turning it on is safer as it keeps you aware of your surroundings.

I love love love my Polar.

I heart it. I really don't mind it when my heart goes over the said heart rate limit and begins to beeps like crazy. There are days when I feel perfectly fine even if it says my heart is over exerting itself. I trust my body more than the gadget, as sometimes the gym stuff and the Polar do not mix and tends to mess up the heart rate reading. I love it anyway for other reasons. Like helping me keep track of time, and pace, and distance. And I can even use it on the bike to take note of cadence and rpm.

My Road ID comes in at third.

It has all the numbers of people to call in case of an emergency. And it's so lightweight I don't even know it's there. It fits perfectly so it doesn't go around and around my wrist in that irritating way when you wear a gadget that's just too loose, which eventually leads to chaffing which is something you do not ever want to have. Ever.

My Nathan Water Belt is the bomb.

I can now run without worry of getting thirsty. I don't have to rely on the water station which has water that tastes funny. Inside it can fit my phone, Gu, other food like chocolates, granola bars etc etc (yes am afraid of hunger).

If you want to make me happy, giving me running stuff is the way to go.

I'm that easy to please. =)

WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH...I RUN

Running is keeping me sane....work is insane... but yes, running helps.

I am feeling lost and helpess as a drenched kitty holding on for dear life to a plank of wood in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

This is one kitty that's developing gills and fins as we speak. It's a reality I have to deal with as calling it quits is not an option. I am literally telling myself 24/7 to JUST DO IT as no one else will.

Call me stubborn but I guess that's one thing that the T2 have in common. Hard-headed (matigas lang talaga ang ulo). NEVER SAY NEVER!!!

And this little kitty wants to run and run just so stress doesn't get the better of me.

Anyway, gotta get back to work again....

PS. Anyone, please give me a Cebu race I can join... I need a running goal too so at least taht's one thing I have control over...