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Nike Run Clinic: Day 3

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- with Jay (who looks like a firefly here), Coach Rio, friend, Vimz, Wilbert, Mark, and Jun.  (Chris, never leave before the photo op!) -

Silly me for thinking I could do an easy 10k during Day 3 of Nike Run Clinic.  My training at Ultra last night was quite the opposite. 

After the usual warm up and stretching, Coach Rio asked the group two questions: 1) who had injuries, and 2) who was going to run at Singapore; both times I raised my hand.  We were then divided into groups during which my bullheaded self requested permission to cross over to the uninjured group instead.  Coach Rio and Jo-Ar obliged telling me to simply stop should I encounter any pain.

I found myself with Jun and Mark under the supervision of Coach John. Jay and Chris joined the group several minutes later.  We were to run 3 x 200m with 100m walks for recovery.  My goal time was 40 sec.  Phew.  Just thinking about it made my heart rate skyrocket but, at the same time, I was looking forward to doing intervals again which I hadn’t done since summer.  (Ssssh, don’t tell anyone.)

In a few words, that workout was lung-busting, vomit-inducing, and really tiring, but it was a lot of fun. I also picked up a few tips from Coach Rio and Coach John who took note of my “lazy wrists” and helped me correct my form. I ended the run without injury but Coach Rio advised me to continue with the ice—not in my drink, Mark—but on my knee. 

I must say that I don’t enjoy intervals as much as long runs, but I always end track workouts feeling proud of myself for merely being able to walk back to my car alive and well.  I’m so looking forward to Nike Run Clinic Day 4. Tempo Workout, here I come!

Thank you to the wonderful coaches: Rio, John, Jo-Ar and Roel and the rest of the team.

Posted on 11.26.08 to 01 Bullish Insights. Tags: , . Subscribe to follow comments on this post. 14 comments. Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

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14 Responses to “Nike Run Clinic: Day 3”

  1. Sorry! I changed clothes, sand and dirt got inside my shirt during the torture (core exercises) :D It was indeed lung-busting and really tiring but, I had fun running with you guys. I’ll see you on Thursday for the tempo run.

    chris said on Nov 26 08 at 7:38 PM Reply

  2. wow si iron man!

    running maroon said on Nov 26 08 at 8:24 PM Reply

  3. Hmmm..next time can I join you in the 40 second time limit?

    prometheuscometh said on Nov 26 08 at 9:27 PM Reply

  4. mukhang kaya mo pa ng mas mabilis sa 40…hehehe. see you on Friday classmate. :)

    ibetlacbay said on Nov 27 08 at 12:54 AM Reply

  5. Look at all those fit looking legs! Track always hurts but feels so good afterwards if things work out great. Good to really push that far…again…and again…and again.

    rick said on Nov 27 08 at 1:56 AM Reply

  6. actually signed up for the running clinic and failed to show up for the orientation. nahiya na tuloy akong magpakita. sayang

    sherry san pedro said on Nov 27 08 at 7:24 AM Reply

  7. It was nice seeing you at the clinic Jaymie. Unfortunately didn’t have any time to chat dahil na late kami. See you this friday instead. :)

    taki said on Nov 27 08 at 9:11 AM Reply

  8. I am so relieved that after doing this 40 second feat you emerged very much alive and well! Congratulations, Jaymie. Suffice to say, handang-handa ka na for Singapore Half. Good luck!

    Nora, the golden girl said on Nov 27 08 at 10:50 PM Reply

  9. T’was my first time to attend the nike running clinic. There were a lot of strong runners there. The work out just squeezed out all the air in my lungs. Oh! And it was also my first time to see Jaymie run. :)

    Runnin Amok said on Nov 28 08 at 3:56 AM Reply

  10. hahahaha jay is shining shimmering splendid! wahahahaha

    marga said on Dec 03 08 at 5:13 PM Reply

  11. open, pa rin b? ang nike clinic

    Yes, it’s open. There are usually available slots from others who registered and failed to show up. Just go there and sign in.

    philwebsupport said on Dec 15 08 at 10:42 AM Reply

  12. hi jaymie! May i still join the running clinic? Unfortunately, I just saw the posts today that it has already started. May I just drop by ultra to join instantly, or do i have to register somewhere? Thanks in advance! :)

    agnes said on Dec 01 11 at 4:21 PM Reply

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