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Drenched

The hubby and I started our run last night at exactly 7:46 p.m. At 7:47 p.m., just as we exited the gate of my in law’s home, it started to drizzle. Hubby asked “Rain or shine?” And, I replied with a smile “Yup!”  Before we even reached a full kilometer, it was pouring. Hubby offered his cap, but I declined wanting to feel the rain on my face. (How dramatic!)

Our first few kilometers was almost serene. We were talking in the beginning, but once the rain got stronger, we both fell into a comfortable silence. Sounds of the rain falling on rooftops, the croaking of frogs, and our shoes hitting the pavement was like a celebration of nature.

Never mind that I almost stepped on two bullfrogs and played patintero with a third, or that I had to squint to avoid the rain from hitting my eyes, or that both of us ran as if we were in an obstacle course avoiding puddles and holes.  Never mind if we ended with our shoes, socks, and insoles completely soaked and hubby worried that my wet top had already gone transparent (which it had but thank God for sports bras!)  

Who cares if I’m typing this now with a runny nose and an aching throat?  Last night’s 7k run was well worth it. It had the makings of a perfect run, or at least it would be up there on top of my list of favorites.  

Now let me just go get my Vitamin C + zinc and drink a dose of Berocca.

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21 Responses to “Drenched”

  1. battle scars….

    rock on…

    carl said on Oct 29 08 at 8:01 AM Reply

  2. What makes my engine run wild is when i run in the rain. Running in the rain is like “ CLEANSING OF THE SOUL”. I love it and im glad you and Miguel enjoyed it. I like it when the street light reflects on the wet pavement & the silence of the night but most of all the excuse of not taking a shower after your run cause you did it will running anyway :-) .

    runningshield said on Oct 29 08 at 8:33 AM Reply

  3. Sarap! I love doing that too! It reminds of the times we used to (contrary to our parents advice) play in the rain, and soak up in the gutter…

    Ricecooker said on Oct 29 08 at 9:39 AM Reply

  4. I love running in the rain too! It’s the best excuse to drink your nth cup of coffee for the day. Hmm, parang Nescafe ad… haha. Keep on runnin’!

    janine+ said on Oct 29 08 at 10:25 AM Reply

  5. A good rain run is always good. By the way I found that stuffing wet shoes with newspaper makes them dry faster and they don’t smell. The paper draws out the moisture from the fabrics. Thought I’d share that tidbit but you may already know it.

    rick said on Oct 29 08 at 10:30 AM Reply

  6. Hi Jaymie, I bailed out on my 10K and ran a 5k instead. Yesterday was my first run after 5 days in sick bay. Excuses excuses. Next time I will run in the rain.

    Running addict na si Hubby. hahahaha

    Regards Mark & Tiffin

    Mark P said on Oct 29 08 at 10:30 AM Reply

  7. Fern-C works for me too, available at watsons.

    Did you stick your tongue out to take a water break? :-P

    DATC said on Oct 29 08 at 1:02 PM Reply

  8. yiheeeee! marunong pa pala magpakilig si hubby!

    marga said on Oct 29 08 at 1:43 PM Reply

  9. Running – or any sport – is good quality time with your significant other. I run with my wife too, and I’ve got her hooked on running now, hehe. 5K for now, for her. She’ll be my photographer in Singapore this December (just like your hubby?).

    You drink Berocca too? Same here – breakfast of champions (or more for crazy runners like us, haha).

    And yes, there is something soothing or calming when running in the rain – no thunderstorms though!

    Wency said on Oct 29 08 at 2:32 PM Reply

  10. Looks like a great cinematic shot for a movie, hehehe. More than the fun of running in the rain, it’s the time that you have together that makes it more special. For me, nothing beats a great romantic moment with your hubby or wife.

    Bro J said on Oct 29 08 at 3:41 PM Reply

  11. wow sweet! basang basa sa ulan hehe… try ko nga rin yun!

    jhunie16 said on Oct 29 08 at 6:55 PM Reply

  12. How romantic. Pwede ring gawing commercial ng Berroca (sana mabasa ito ng manufacturer ng Berroca).

    ibetlacbay said on Oct 29 08 at 9:57 PM Reply

  13. the horrors bullfrogs have to go through…

    mikey said on Oct 30 08 at 1:52 AM Reply

  14. Berocca? … BRunner, isn’t this similar to the ones they sell in Santis … a kind of fizzle tab?

    Idnod said on Oct 30 08 at 7:31 AM Reply

  15. bullfrog taking on the bullrunner? no way, you’re just a frog…and no, she’s with her prince…keep healthy, tbr…a month away to SG run.

    mond said on Oct 30 08 at 12:52 PM Reply

  16. Kakakillllig! Remind me to choose a runaholic hubby the next time I fall in love (again) hah hah . . .

    Nora, the golden girl said on Oct 31 08 at 9:44 PM Reply

  17. i’m inggit. my mom’s never let me run in the rain. next time. =)

    jencc said on Nov 02 08 at 8:59 AM Reply

  18. So I just had my own “rain run” I thought of you, hubby and your post while I was out there.

    I’m training for a race at the end of November, it’s 28.4 miles, not sure what that is in kilometers – x 1.6. It’s very hilly and trail with lots of technical sections. I caught the bus there this morning and it rained from the first step to the last, all 7 hours of it! It was muddy, windy and very, very wet. So much fun. After the run I had to apologize profusely to the girl in the cafe who had to take my soaked money.

    rick said on Nov 02 08 at 1:08 PM Reply

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    nick torre said on Nov 03 08 at 6:31 PM Reply

  20. Jaymie, sorry to hear about your dad. We are thinking of you and your family during these times and praying for you all. Stay strong in Him.

    Philip said on Nov 03 08 at 10:39 PM Reply

  21. Hi Jaymie, just heard about your dad — please accept my sincerest condolences. I’m sure he’ll be running with you in all your runs and races and keep you strong. I’m sure the Lord will take care of him really well up in paradise.

    Johnny said on Nov 04 08 at 3:37 PM Reply

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