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Condura Mania

Who’s joining Condura?  Or, maybe one should ask: Who’s NOT joining Condura?  The past week, I haven’t had a conversation with running friends (or even with my husband) without mentioning the Condura race.  “How’s your training going for Condura?”, “Mainit kaya sa skyway?”, “10k or 21k?” or   “Pagkatapos na ng Condura yan.”  It seems that the Condura Race has become that big of an event for runners that most of us have marked it on our calendars and have made our schedules revolve around this one race.

Uhm, I’m certainly guilty of that.  Yes, despite the injury, I am foolish enough to run the half marathon on Sunday.  Plan is to go for a slow, easy, and happy run with little concern for time (or faster runners passing me by…sob sob) and full focus on safety.  All week I’ve prepped my body for this race with slow training runs, 1k swims, 2 deep tissue massages, 1 dry needling session, stretching and lots of prayers.  I’m anxious but excited.

I’m guessing most of you feel the same way.  There are a lot of newbies out there who will make Condura their first race.  (Good luck guys!) Even more serious, experienced runners who aim to improve their time this coming Sunday.  Whatever your goal, remember to have fun.  Just try your best to banish the thought that your finish times will be published in the Philippine Star.  Gulp!

See you on the Skyway!

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11 Responses to “Condura Mania”

  1. I’ve been preparing for this, my secret weapon is not gel, not the shoes, not the intervals … I’m bringing 2 most important Skyway gear on this run …

    1) EPass
    2) EWD
    :D

    Idnod said on Mar 20 09 at 10:35 AM Reply

  2. Thank you again for participating in the Condura Run. With out your involvement this race would not have been possible. we thank you so much. just enjoy the race. ” The Miracle isnt that i finished. The miracle is that i had the courage to start”.

    runningshield - patrick concepcion said on Mar 20 09 at 11:47 AM Reply

  3. there will be INSPIRATIONAL SIGNS c/o of runners for others and inspire posted along the route to keep you going!

    ton concepcion said on Mar 20 09 at 1:25 PM Reply

  4. I’m a newbie and just started running last January. This is my first 5K race and quite frankly, I’m nervous (might not finish! gulp!) but very much excited. I guess I’ll have to see if three months of hard work will pay-off!!

    DuaneS said on Mar 20 09 at 3:33 PM Reply

  5. See you there Jaymie! I’m also out there to have fun and experience the Skyway! So … would this be “chicka pace” for us? hehe … See you then!!!

    doralicious said on Mar 20 09 at 5:03 PM Reply

  6. I feel your “PAIN” literally. But we run (or walk haha) with a great and worthwhile motivation. Thanks in advance for joining us!!!

    try-athlete said on Mar 20 09 at 6:01 PM Reply

  7. it’s great to hear that you would join the half-marathon. we wish you the best and hoping that you would heal already so that you can fully enjoy the races.

    runningbananas said on Mar 20 09 at 8:27 PM Reply

  8. I’m excited about this one as it’s only my 4th race and my first 10K at that! I heard last year’s race was well-organized and am looking forward to a fun event, shin splints or not =) well just in case, i’ll have analgesic gel ready for my legs

    galeypie said on Mar 20 09 at 9:44 PM Reply

  9. Oh yeah, that’s tomorrow na pala! Time to sleep then… Good night and see you all at the race :) I’m so excited I cannot sleep!!!

    Spikeithard said on Mar 21 09 at 10:11 PM Reply

  10. hi TBR,
    it was a pleasure meeting you and having souvenir photo with you this morning after the Condura Run… You looked great in person (er,,, photogenic din po hehe).. Congrats too on the first issue of your mini mag..
    and for finishing the 21km despite…. God bless and hope to see more of you!

    lugs said on Mar 22 09 at 2:54 PM Reply

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