Running is simple but it’s not easy, but if you ask me why I’m running, I’d tell you “because it’s definitely worth it!”
I started running more than a year ago without any thought of doing a half or full marathon, not even a 10 kilometer. I didn’t also promise myself anything mileage-related. I fancied short distances then, like 3K, and I focused on my advocacy. Until I was invited to join the Ungo Runners, where I met new friends and influences — newbie runners like me and awesome elite ones.
My first 3K PIA run for a cause; and 5K Looney Tunes run.
I increased my mileage when Joseph Rey Alquisola, the 4-1 Runner, started running with me. He liked it and I already love it, so we made running part of our routine, until eventually, I made my half marathon and later became an accidental marathoner, and Joseph also made his full and ultra marathons (take note of without proper training) – certified fearless runners.
We made our first 21K during the Cebu City Marathon 2011.
…and when Joseph and I made a detour for a while (because he spent time with his bike and fellow bikeroo and I with my books), we met these awesome trio: Paolo Lim, Jean Armeza and Odina Abellana.
It didn’t take them a year or two of training before finishing half and full marathons; and no short distance race either. See, I tell you these folks are awesome!
The Runroo. We are.
Joseph, Paolo, Jean, Odina and yours truly are now the Runroo. We run for several reasons but we have a common goal — to be able to share to all the people in the “whole wide world” how awesome running ‘together’ is.
It’s definitely worth it!
~oOo~
Armie Garde the Warat Runner, who started running ultramarathons at 23 years old, is a multimedia journalist based in Cebu City, Philippines. One of her ultra dreams is to finish BDM 102 and 160. She runs runroo.com.
very nice introduction. go runnroo! 🙂