However, when my fiance (who has been gone for almost a year) flew in last February, my running routine changed. He was only here for 2 weeks but he immediately took an interest in running. After my race at the Century Superbods Run, we had his gait analyzed...
His 1st gait analysis at Runnr
Mike's running shoes: K-Swiss Tubes
...Two days later, we went to Secondwind to have another gait analysis and there we also got him his first running shoes. How exciting!
He nodded, almost looking nervous. And we were off.
Looking shy =)
The next day, he swam with me at Camp Aguinaldo to cross-train.
On Thursday we went to the ULTRA oval. We ran together during my warm up and he patiently waited for me while I did some speedwork.
Friday, he didn't swim or run with me. He volunteered to help me with my training for the Ateneo Aquathlon. So he timed my swim, my transition and my run.
The next week, same routine.
So by the time he left to go back to the U.S. I felt lost and lonely. In the 2 weeks that he was here, my routine was altered in the sense that, it was basically the same as before but with
Mike in it. So when he left, I had withdrawals.
I tried to run but it felt different this time. My body felt really sluggish. Almost catatonic. I couldn't wait for my run to end. By the end of the week, during my Sunday long run, when I was suppose to do 12K, I only did 6K. This has NEVER happened before. That I didn't finish a run? N-E-V-E-R! I knew I was extremely sad, I lost my motivation to run, and wanted to just stay home in bed all day.
The next week, same thing.
I tried to run but it felt different this time. My body felt really sluggish. Almost catatonic. I couldn't wait for my run to end. By the end of the week, during my Sunday long run, when I was suppose to do 12K, I only did 6K. This has NEVER happened before. That I didn't finish a run? N-E-V-E-R! I knew I was extremely sad, I lost my motivation to run, and wanted to just stay home in bed all day.
The next week, same thing.
With only days to go before the aquathlon and less than 2 weeks before my next 21K race, I knew I had to somehow snap out of it. I didn't run this Monday and Tuesday. I really didn't feel like it at all. But this Wednesday night, I dressed up an hour early so that I could will myself to run. And run I did.
At steady pace of 7:04, I ran 6K and I felt great!
Still missing my fiance and feeling lonely, but I knew I got my running groove back. Back to the old routine. Back to being the lone runner that I am. But still looking forward to running with Mike on U.S. soil..or should I say...pavement, come May of this year. *fingers crossed*
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awww sweet! :)
ReplyDeletebaka naman pag balik ni mike eh halimaw mode na sha ah :) hehehe
it's nice he's been bitten too! (by you!) wahahaha :)
keep on running :) and dancing :)
see you around hotlegs! :)
Great last picture! Says it all! See you around!:-)
ReplyDeletehi mam, salamat for dropping by and we're glad to be of help.
ReplyDeletei had an interesting discussion with you regarding over pronation and foot placement / alignment, seems you also have been reading on it.
anyway, hope you and mike drop by again soon kahit tambay lang.
peace ~ hector
nakaka kilig naman ang story mo, iba talaga pag may ka buddy.
ReplyDeleteSee you sa Ateneo Aquathlon sa Sunday. :)
Let
Timmy: will do manager! =)
ReplyDeleteSir Rene: yup, made it my profile pic on FB =)
Hector: stop calling me ma'am! haha! I feel old. Julie will suffice. Hehe! I will recommend others to visit your store, that's for sure =)
Let: Hehe! I'm so nervous!
Well, I guess I knew what you are feeling Julie. I was never a lone runner. And I guess I never could. I would always need the company of CaptainRunner. I feel that I won't be able to run my first 10K without him by my side.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, congratulations for getting your groove back! I'm sure Mike is with you all the way :)
hHHMm Interesting. He got the K-swiss shoes. I posted big pics of that shoes in my blog back then. Anyhow, you'll do fine. It's just the distance but with the power of technology nowadays? It makes the world smaller. Good luck to us on Sunday! See you at the pool! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, let's join Nestea. There's hip hop! Woohoo!
Awww that's so sweet! It's a good thing that you got your running mojos back, and good luck with your aquathlon!
ReplyDelete(wow a fellow k-swiss fan!) :)
'Am sure glad you've got your running groove back. You'll be fine. Remember your routes, some stretches are interesting others are not. You hit the concrete jungle, the black top or the soft green grass, but no matter what, if you got to far out - you will always find a way to come back. You are a runner and you said it so. Just read the last 20 words of your thoughts on running...because you are.
ReplyDeleteAng sweet namna...ng mga shoes na 'yan! =)
ReplyDeleteWoww... this post made me also think of my running routines. Without my friends and co-runners in the office, I'm a lone runner too! Guess I have to start building up my "sole" mate :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations with getting back on your groove! Keep on dancin' and runnin' and smilin' and lovin' :)
good day fellow runner (well im a noob actually).
ReplyDeletesuch a sweet post. :D
i also got my tubes from secondwind just last saturday and it's a great shoe!