BEAT IT: Top 10 Runner Stories in aktib.ph of 2014

By owrange on 6 January, 2015 in Top Aktib.ph Runner Stories 0

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The aktib.ph has always been about stories and inspirations. Despite us being so busy in 2014, we are very thankful to all the stories shared to us by runners and individuals! As little thank you, each of the top hitters will receive an aktib swag — our very beautiful shirt! (**Details below on how to claim it.) =) The #1 most viewed received a 42KM race entry to Cebu City Marathon.

This 2015, hopefully, we can pick up the slack (Hopefully, we can do a top 10 every quarter.). Let’s start it with the *Top 10 stories submitted to aktib.ph in 2014.

1. Title: My first time 42k Full Marathon wearing a Full Michael Jackson Attire (“thats from head to foot ahhh”) >>
Submitted by: D.j. Fortz
Race / Running Event: Cebu City Marathon 2014
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“As Michael Jackson sings.. You better RUN, you better do what you can! Don’t wanna see no blood, don’t be a macho man, You wanna be tough, better do what you can! So BEAT IT!”

2. Title: Overcoming Doubts, Surpassing Expectations >>
Submitted by: Salimuang Runner
Race / Running Event: Cebu City Marathon 2014
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

““Doubtful heart weakens mind.”
― Toba Beta”

3. Title: A Virgin No More >>
Submitted by: Regine Yocte
Race / Running Event: Cebu City Marathon 2014
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“My legs hurt & my shoes is now so heavy. I was thinking of my training & told myself that I could make it for sub4:30. The rain keeps pouring when I was passing colon street. I am almost there I can do it. I am approaching Fuente when oops here comes Akemi & Eric for a photo (lol). They said that I’m almost there (smile mode). I proceed & now approaching Capitol but I feel that my foot nail hurt. I never thought of quitting (kay gamay nalang mao bulhot na). I don’t know what time is it. Then I saw this signage “You have run 40km” (tuara!). I give all that I have left. This is it! Here comes the IT Park! I run faster & faster & kaboom!!! Last turn to the left. I was approaching the finish line & saw the time at 4:17. Yeepey sub4:30, last sprint & last overtake!!! I was A Virgin No More!!!!”

4. Title: Never Give Up – Keep Going! >>
Submitted by: Paul James G. Zafico (2nd Overall Filipino Category)
Race / Running Event: Cebu City Marathon 2014
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“It took 4 failed attempts since January 2010. I’ve made alot of mistakes but I learned from them. All the negative thoughts faded and dispeared as soon as I focused on the job at hand. Just keep on going and everything will be fine. Mother Theresa said “Do small things with great love”. I just had to break down the distance and focus on each kilometer. That was what brought me to the finish line.”

5. Title: MY BATTLE FOR THE BUCKLE >>
Submitted by: John Merin
Race / Running Event: 2014 Hardcore Hundred Miles (H1)
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“BUT HERE GOES THE HIGHLIGHT OF ALL THE HIGHLIGHT OF ALL THE WORST EXPERIENCE OF ALL THE BEST IN MY LIFE AND THE THING THAT I’D TREAT THE H1 AS THE MOST HARDCORE OF ALL ULTRAMARATHON THAT I’VE RUN…

I WAS HIT BY THE TAIL OF THE THE STORM BASYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG THAT ALMOST KILLED ME…”

6. Title: Running with an Injury… >>
Submitted by: Ranilo Camacho
Race / Running Event: Cebu City Marathon 2014
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“At first I was really hoping to set a personal record of sub-4 hours on my first marathon, in the end i settled for a 4:24 time, finishing 143rd of all marathon runners.”

7. Title: From Injury to Victory! My running journey as a ‘Huarache Runner’! >>
Submitted by: John Paul Villamor
Race / Running Event: RMN Run sa Kalilangan 2014
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“I run because I can. Because when I do, I feel happy and it gives me a sense of accomplishment upon reaching the finish line and obtaining the finisher’s medal, something that only true runners can understand. That feeling is priceless!”

8. Title: My First Ultra marathon >>
Submitted by: Paolo Fernandez
Race / Running Event: TDR80 Ultramarathon (Watch out for TDR80 2015)
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“Suddenly something kick in inside of me. Maybe animal instinct. I was on a chase! i wanted to get that runner and pass him! So i decided it was time to hurt.”

9. Title: My First 42K Was a Sorrowful Mystery
Submitted by: Giovanni Ruiz
Race / Running Event: 1st Mayor Mike Rama Midnight Marathon
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“Long story short, I clocked in at 6:05 AM, which adjusted for our late start, totaled about 5:45 minutes of bitter sweet running. Which was time well spent in realizing the following “truths” (not my original ideas) that run parallel to life: (I tried my best to quote the original sources where I can):

1. In life as with running you need only bring the essentials.
2. Focus on what’s ahead, not on what’s behind you
3. There’s always someone slower or faster than you (so keep grounded!) – Aktib contributor whom I cannot find anymore
4. You have to be in the moment (you don’t have a choice)
5. Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional ~ Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running”

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Title: CCM 2014: Where HOPE and Dreams Collide
Submitted by: Lester Tabada
Race / Running Event: Cebu City Marathon 2014
(Click Title to read on the whole story >>.)

“I cross the line with a ROAR! And somebody captured that moment, of glory and pain, of victory and sacrifices, and of hardwork and satisfaction, thankful and grateful.”

Again, from the bottom of our sole, thank you all to those who inspire us through their running stories. To quote Oprah Winfrey , “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” Therefore, running stories not only inspire other runners, but everyone’s life in general.

Keep on sharing!

* The ranking is based on the number of views the stories received.
** To claim the shirt, kindly email us with your shirt size at rose@runroo.com.

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Rose Buenconsejo. A runner who runs after runners, and their stories, and her dream to become a NEDBANK.
Promo Girl, runroo.com
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