I had my first real run outside the treadmill last night. I run for about 3.6 kilometers around Ayala Triangle in Makati. I know 3.6 kilometers is not much but since I am not a runner but an aspiring runner, I am already happy with this accomplishment. I joined this running group by Adidas called Adination of runners. I must say that running in a group has helped me stay motivated and focused on my goal.
I am an athlete but running was something that I hated even though I knew I needed it to develop my stamina. My Dad, unlike me was a real runner and even became a coach. He would always join marathons and finish it. Running was actually the first sport that I was introduced to when I was a kid but I never had any luck with it. It is only now as an adult that I am starting to appreciate running and dreams of joining a duathlon or perhaps a triathlon someday.
I will continue to train my self in running in the hopes of running faster and longer and join my first fun run and eventually a marathon. At least now I know that I can run 3 kilometers. All I have to do now is to summon enough disclipline to accomplish my goals. In my prrevious blog, I said that this is a year when I would make my mark as an athlete and become really fit.
