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Right on Track

Most of my runs the past fortnight have been on the track. Aaaah, the track. What can I say? How can one oval bring so much joy and the same amount of pain at one time?

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- My brand spankin’ new Mizuno Wave Precision and I on the first day we set foot on the track. Don’t laugh at the shimmering legs…I got carried away with the sunblock -

I love training on the track. Early in the morning, when half the city is asleep, there are extraordinary people who gather in this little oval to unleash their potential…and I simply feel fortunate to be among them. It’s awesome to be surrounded by athletes who are ten times stronger and a hundred times more dedicated than I am. The energy in the air is palpable and sometimes I secretly hope that their power is contagious.

When I run here, I am more focused. And, I train harder. (Or is it because I’m surrounded by generous coaches?)

Then, at the same time, I experience the pain. It’s the good kind of pain though, the kind that tells you you’re pushing your body to the limits and you’ll come out stronger after. The drills make me gasp for air. 20 to 25 sets of stair climbs make my quads tight and get me wobbling like a duck. And, the sprints…oh the sprints just leave me feeling utterly depleted, like a balloon that’s lost its air.

I leave each training session feeling exhausted but happy. I’m always relieved to know that I’ve worked hard yet my knee isn’t complaining. I seriously think that (knock on wood) I’m heading out of the danger zone with regards to my knee injury. Two full weeks of running, swimming, and gym without the slightest hint of the evil runner’s knee! Looks like I’m right on track (no pun intended) for full recovery.

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24 Responses to “Right on Track”

  1. yes naman! i have yet to appreciate the track because i get bored with it. but then again i don’t have a coach.

    ay wait. i now have a coach pala! wheeee!

    marga said on Apr 24 08 at 8:48 PM Reply

  2. so it was you at the oval…i knew you looked familiar. hello and am happy to know that the track surface is working out for you. despite the limited scenery i am more than happy to trade that for less impact on the knees. the people training are my scenery.

    jnacino said on Apr 24 08 at 10:28 PM Reply

  3. Hey Jaymie! Ano ba yan? Nagkakasalisi tayo… Coach Rio told me he say you again. I’ve been training with him lately also at the track. I’m there MWF. I’m guessing you’re there on the other days! Haha!

    I’m looking forward to finally meeting you one of these days… Hopefully before or on Runnex@25 :D

    Passion Runner said on Apr 25 08 at 12:20 AM Reply

  4. :) ey classmate! Glad you are liking both the tartan and the stairs.

    sorry i missed class again. Can’t seem to wake up early this past few weeks.
    Work is EVIL!!!!!!!! :) )

    Hope to see you in class soon!

    ben said on Apr 25 08 at 12:59 AM Reply

  5. Aha, so its not a secret anymore : )

    markfb said on Apr 25 08 at 6:38 AM Reply

  6. You nailed it, so much joy and pain in one little oval. My workouts are on Tuesday evenings. Sometimes I come in tired and dragging but then I see all the folks training and they really lift me up. Feels good to be out there sweating it out with them. The pain of the intervals takes care of the boredom.

    Rick said on Apr 25 08 at 6:52 AM Reply

  7. Marga, I still prefer running on the road. But I enjoy drills and sprints on the track.

    Jnacino, same here! :)

    Passion Runner, talaga?! Oh, I’m sure we’ll eventually meet. Hopefully within this year hahaha

    Ben, see you there soon! Gumising ka!

    Mark, never was! :)

    Rick, I don’t think I can train that hard at night. There would be nothing left for me to give!

    bullrunner said on Apr 25 08 at 7:31 AM Reply

  8. HI Jaymie!

    What happened to your other Mizuno Wave shoes? You just bought them right? NIce to hear your knees are A OK again.

    Thanks!

    Jerome

    JLA said on Apr 25 08 at 7:56 AM Reply

  9. Jerome, I still have my beloved Wave Creation. Still use it. I alternate both shoes especially since I run on the field sometimes and occasionally get my shoes soaked…grrr.

    I used to love my Wave Creation so much that I wasn’t willing to try any other model. But, the Wave Precision is turning out to be great too—lighter and bouncier. One can actually love two shoes at the same time pala!

    bullrunner said on Apr 25 08 at 8:07 AM Reply

  10. Me and my wife had been joining races for the past few weeks now.

    You had mentioned an oval and some trainors –working out in the mornings.

    We wish to join this meet-up and practices.. where is this oval and what time do you guys start?

    Thank you for your assistance and more power to your wonderful and informative blog.

    Tolits said on Apr 25 08 at 9:14 AM Reply

  11. I noticed that the tongues of your shoes also tend to veer to the left and right. Has anybody noticed that?

    I swear the tongue of my racing flat (left shoe) strangely misaligns while running while the right shoe’s stays in place.

    KEEP RUNNING!

    atty. jon said on Apr 25 08 at 9:29 AM Reply

  12. care to share kung saang track oval yan? ako kasi i go all the way to marikina because my friends live around that area, makakatulong kung may mas malapit na oval pala :)

    Levy said on Apr 25 08 at 9:37 AM Reply

  13. Hi Bullrunner!
    I’m really interested to get into serious training for running, and I think track workouts might just be the thing. Where do you train and is there like a fee or something?

    Thanks!
    Jovin

    Jovin Javier said on Apr 25 08 at 10:07 AM Reply

  14. We have the same shoes Jaymie. I have the wave and precision. i use the precision for road races but i use wave or rider for training. since you’re using the precision on tracks, the shoes should not strain your legs too much. but when you go back to concrete better avoid them because they do not have the same support of the creation that you’re used to.

    Tina said on Apr 25 08 at 10:56 AM Reply

  15. So is the BullRunner going to buy some Track Spikes? Nice to know you are really enjoy running.

    Mark P said on Apr 25 08 at 11:08 AM Reply

  16. Nice to know you really enjoy running… sorry about that. Multi-tasking kasi!

    Mark P said on Apr 25 08 at 11:10 AM Reply

  17. Jaymie, mukhang tumataba ka by the look of your shining legs. hehehe. Joke only

    Mon said on Apr 25 08 at 3:54 PM Reply

  18. Atty Jon, it does but it never bothers me. Now, I was told the new Mizuno shoes have the tongues attached to the sides so they don’t slide. Am I right?

    Tina, thanks for the tips! I wish I could get my hands on the Wave Creation 9!

    Mark, I haven’t thought of that. Hmmm…let’s see.

    Master Mon naman eh. I gained 5 lbs when I was sidelined by the injury. Halata ba sa legs? :)

    bullrunner said on Apr 25 08 at 8:49 PM Reply

  19. r we allowed to run at rizal memorial or do we have to pay a fee? thanks

    mel said on Apr 25 08 at 10:23 PM Reply

  20. Galing ah! How could Mon have noticed that you gained weight just by looking at your shins? Hmmm… or baka nang-huhuli lang siya :P

    Passion Runner said on Apr 26 08 at 3:59 PM Reply

  21. woooow! mare another pair of shoes! :-) hahahah! wish i’d be able to run again, havent gone back to running since PIA tlga. boo!

    banggigay said on Apr 26 08 at 4:13 PM Reply

  22. Hi mel!
    Rizal memorial is undergoing renovation. But yes when it is done it is open to the public. but on limited hours only unless they have changed the schedule. they open at 6am and close at 6pm. The last time their fee was PhP 15.00 (one to sawa) but you have to exit once they close.
    I think if we have more runners requesting that it be open beyond 6pm they might extend the hours. they dont open the lights as in UL.
    I live nearby that’s why i would rather do my interval workouts in rizal rather than in UL.

    26miler said on Apr 29 08 at 9:01 PM Reply

  23. i luv the shoes! :) and as for this:

    “How can one oval bring so much joy and the same amount of pain at one time?”

    i used to feel the same way with pregnancy, haha!

    go jaymie! :)

    Meeya said on Apr 29 08 at 10:58 PM Reply

  24. anybody running this sunday at UP? my first run outside global.

    skinhead81 said on Apr 30 08 at 7:58 AM Reply

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