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Secret Training Exposed

What have I been doing the past month? Had you looked closely, I rarely discussed my training sessions nor did I complain about my evil knee. Truth be told, I found little time to write here as running had taken over a large chunk of my idle time leaving me with the rest of the day for work and family.

A couple of running friends have dubbed my past month as “Secret Training.” You see, it’s been a month since I signed up with a new running coach, Jo-Ar, to begin rehab training for my knee yet there was no mention (just a hint) of him in this blog.

Well, now the “secret” is out. And, I’m proud to say that this has been the best month of running ever since I started.

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- Me with Annie and Coach Jo-Ar after he made us do intervals that made me want to barf. -

Coach Jo-Ar has been my guide/boss/friend on this slippery road to recovery. In the beginning, it was a bit frustrating as he asked me to slow down when I felt like I could go faster or to rest for a full day when I was eager to run on the road.

After a couple of weeks, however, I had little to complain about as things got more exciting at the track. With my knee and quads a bit stronger, Coach Jo-Ar would push me to run 5 more hills…or 10 more steps…or 3 more laps…and, as I struggled to catch my breath or control my wobbly legs, I would think “Please, no more!” yet find myself achieving what seemed impossible. At the end of each session, I felt I was improving, getting stronger and fitter, and taking a step farther away from my poor injured self.

Last week, for the first time in my life, I ran everyday for six consecutive days. And, on Sunday, I was able to run 8k, my longest ever since I got injured in January. It was a tough, tiring, and challenging week (or month, actually) but it’s the most fun I’ve ever had. Salamat Coach Jo-Ar!

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14 Responses to “Secret Training Exposed”

  1. yahooo! am so happy for you :) i hope we’ll be seeing more of the bull couple in future races

    Levy said on Apr 29 08 at 12:25 PM Reply

  2. AYAN NA! The secret is finally out, out OUT! :D

    marga said on Apr 29 08 at 1:00 PM Reply

  3. Sana pati ung results ng OYM and Bonifacio Fun Run hindi rin SECRET.

    Superman143 said on Apr 29 08 at 2:52 PM Reply

  4. Wow!!! Its really great to hear that you are back on track (on the track). It looks like you’ll be back as a faster and meaner bull.

    taki said on Apr 29 08 at 4:18 PM Reply

  5. Wow… ambilis! You just took this picture this morning! :O)
    Anyway … glad you’re back to running! And am glad to have finally met you!
    Goodluck with your training! :O)

    Doray said on Apr 29 08 at 7:46 PM Reply

  6. Levy, thanks! Now my only problem is that I don’t have time to swim! See you around :)

    Marga, your turn to uncover your secrets :)

    Superman, hahaha.

    Taki, well I hope so!

    Doray, matching tayo this morning noh? I love your blog. Hope you don’t mind me linking it here. Good luck with your training too. We’re both in good hands :)

    bullrunner said on Apr 29 08 at 7:59 PM Reply

  7. *bats eyelashes* What secrets? I’ve exposed every single one of them over my blog already! :p

    marga said on Apr 29 08 at 10:34 PM Reply

  8. yey! i’m so happy for you, too! :) new coach, starting over, getting stronger… i hope tuloy-tuloy na. yey ulit! :)

    Meeya said on Apr 29 08 at 10:54 PM Reply

  9. Now everyone knows… I gotta get that pic. : ) So when is your next race? Err, we can always call it a tempo run so less pressure. hehehe

    markfb said on Apr 29 08 at 11:37 PM Reply

  10. The fitter and FASTER Bull Runner. See you at the starting line!

    Mark P said on Apr 30 08 at 6:58 AM Reply

  11. Am glad you are getting better. Accdg to coach you are improving fast. Will join you–one day.

    Mayi said on Apr 30 08 at 8:52 AM Reply

  12. A coach that forces you to rest when you need it and pushes you when it’s time to hammer, why I think you got yourself a great coach there Bullrunner.

    Rick said on Apr 30 08 at 5:23 PM Reply

  13. A-ha!!! mare, i hate your passion! i covet! i swear! hahahah!

    no seriously, if ever i make alibis with my training bcos of work or other excuses i can think of again, i’d remind myself how a tbr can always squeeze-in training in-between her work, her being a wifey & her being a mum.

    and for your hubby? how can he resist the enthusiasm you rub-off to him? look at the hubby now, he’s hooked and for all you know, may even be more hooked than you are! hahaha!

    banggigay said on May 02 08 at 10:37 PM Reply

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