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I Gotta Run!

As I write this, it has been exactly 4,302 minutes since my last run. You know how long that is for an addicted runner like me? Just about as long as your wait when you are the 15th in line for the toilet and you got one minute before the race starts.

Last week was the first time that I ran just twice in a week—both of which were unchallenging, mediocre treadmill runs. My training log is cursing me for leaving him an orphan. My ipod is gathering dust. My tummy has morphed into a blob of jello. And, my feet—ah my feet—they are smooth, blister-free, and relaxed. Just the way non-runners like them.

Needless to say, I am grouchy, bloated, and whiny. If you see me, do not say hi. You must run for your life, especially if you are in red running gear, for The Bull Runner shall attack.

Charging Bull

Okay, I’m exaggerating again as I always do. Despite the foul mood, I manage a little smile every hour or so, but these are reserved only for my husband and children—and myself whenever I open a block of Choc-nut in between my bouts of depression.

I’m saving just one wide thankful grin for my doctor later this afternoon though. I got a blood test this morning and, as soon as I get the results, I’ll go for a check up. I’m pretty sure nothing is wrong. My guess is that I’m anemic or I should be eating more nutritious foods, but nothing serious. (Nope, I am not pregnant. I’m 100% sure!)  I shall ask my doctor, “So, doc, can I start running again tonight? And, can I join the Run for HOPE on Sunday?” To which he will most definitely reply, “By all means, go ahead and run.” And, with that, I shall instantly return to my normal happy self again with a wide grin to show for it.

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11 Responses to “I Gotta Run!”

  1. kaya pala wala ka sa Milo! :( I ws looking for you sa mga runners not wearing the milo singlet eh! haha. you might have been in red adidas singlet.. :)

    hope you can run na on the HOPE run!

    Renz said on Jul 24 07 at 1:25 PM Reply

  2. i was just gonna say “hi” but never mind. i’ll be back after you do a run…heeheehee

    e-rod said on Jul 24 07 at 1:54 PM Reply

  3. hahahahahaha!!!!! Hope to see you on the 5th Miss Jaymie! I might join some 5km speed action! :) Sana new PR!

    Ben said on Jul 24 07 at 4:52 PM Reply

  4. I almost fell on my chair when I discovered that you’re also addicted to Choc-nut (OK, maybe not addicted but I presume you reeeally like it, right?) Are you also like me who would choose choc-nut over imported chocolates? (I’m afraid not!) Anyway, I’m just jubilant that we have another thing in common. If it turns out that you’re anemic, then that’s one more thing we have in common hah hah hah . . .

    Nora del Rosario said on Jul 24 07 at 7:59 PM Reply

  5. …just gave me a hearty laugh, write on, lady.

    roadrat said on Jul 25 07 at 7:43 AM Reply

  6. I’ve just laced up my shoes and heading downstairs for a run! Wooohooo! That’s why I can reply to your comments now hahaha.

    E-rod, it’s okay. You’re way too far to feel my fury…or maybe not!

    Ben, U.P. is too far for me. I might pass on that :(

    Nora, I love chocnut or hany! I keep them by my side when I have a high-stress design project or client hahaha. I’ve never been into any other chocolates—local or imported—just chocnut. :)

    Roadrat, what’s so funny?! Just kidding! Glad to have made another runner happy! :)

    bullrunner said on Jul 25 07 at 8:05 AM Reply

  7. thank god you’re good to go!!!

    teka, i won’t run this sunday. but i will join the august 12 run! i hope to see you there na!

    marga said on Jul 25 07 at 9:50 AM Reply

  8. Roadrat’s right.. haha you are one entertaining writer ;) love reading your blog! are you from any ad agency by the way?

    Drew said on Jul 25 07 at 4:53 PM Reply

  9. Marga, I’m not “good to go” just yet. I was just being optimistic…or maybe i’m just in denial :)

    Drew, thanks! I’m a graphic designer/writer/baby sign language instructor working from home. Thank god i don’t work in an ad agency—I would never have the time to run! hehe

    bullrunner said on Jul 25 07 at 9:41 PM Reply

  10. nah, i just think you’re really really hooked.

    signs that you’re hooked — i had a LONG day last tuesday. started at 5am, ended at 1am the following day. woke up at 7 and ran around villamor air base. light run, but it’s still a run nonetheless.

    i’d love to work from home too. or be an entrepreneur. hate all the corporate red tape that prevent me from running/biking/rowing whenever i want.

    marga said on Jul 26 07 at 12:05 AM Reply

  11. jaymie, wot happened na? sunday? :-)

    banggigay said on Jul 26 07 at 9:15 PM Reply

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