Carbo Unload
After staying in Cebu for a week plus all the free meals that I have consumed, I decided to do my usual long slow run yesterday. But to my dismay, I woke up late. I guess I’m still tired from work.
Luckily, I was able to wake up early today (that was around 5:15 am, is that still early? heheh). By the time I got to MOA, the streets were still a bit wet, probably from last night’s downpour.
So I did my usual stretching and ran my usual route, but as I was running along Esplanade, I suddenly felt pain on my left knee. Uh-oh … I guess I haven’t fully recovered from last week’s 21k.
Chocolate – In case I get cramps
But then again … I thought that maybe the endorphins haven’t kicked in yet and true enough, after around ten minutes of limping and running – the pain disappeared.
While traversing Roxas Boulevard, I have noticed that the south-bound lane was closed to vehicular traffic. “Could there be another race ?”
Yup there was definitely a race – I think it’s the PNP fun run thing.
Since the road was available, I decided to run with the registered runners. I’d prefer running on asphalt rather than the brick-like sidewalk of Roxas Boulevard without the fear of being side-swiped by incoming traffic.
On my way back from KM 0, I have noticed that it was crowded along the Pedro Gil area. It seems that there is a dragon boat event and that the rowers were doing their warm-ups. I tried to look for my friend Ian who is also a rower but to no avail.
It was around this point when it got a bit cloudy and my mp3 player played U2’s Where the streets have no name – ahhh such a relaxing combination.
When I got home, I texted Ian and asked him if he participated in the said rowing event. He told me that their boat capsized due to the strong waves. Well, things like that happen – it’s how you get back that really matters.
Rather interesting. Has few times re-read for this purpose to remember. Thanks for interesting article. Waiting for trackback
Hey Eugene, you should’ve stayed for a bit and get to witness DragonBoat action. Why don’t you try it sometime…I’m sure you’d like it. Its a great anaerobic training… crosstraining… i usually row Saturdays (and Sundays if there are no run events) just let me know…
Pre, sama ako diyan. Teka, magastos ba yan ? hehehe