Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Aiming to run.

Running was the very first sport that I was introduced to by my Dad when I was a child. Unfortunately, I wasn't the athletic type back then and I was to lazy. I easily got tired and could barely run even just a kilometer. I am now an adult and because of my fondness for sports, I am willing to give running another shot. This time though, I am determined to succeed. A good friend from church gave me a pair of Asics running shoes which I intend on using to get me started. I am just so fascinated by people who could run long distances and I often imagine my self doing that someday, Of course I really have to train and have the discipline and will power to do it. I am a cyclists and I can ride my bike in long distances. I figure that if I can do that on a bike, then I can also do it on foot.

I wish that my Dad was still alive and give me pointers now that I am determined to do it. My Dad was a runner and became a coach as well back in the 80's. I remember him joining a lot of marathons back in those days and would always finish it. My Dad was already old then but what admired me most was his ability to finish no matter how long it takes despite of his age. I want to become like him. I may not become a famous runner by finishing first, second or third, but my goal is to conquer my self and finish the race.