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MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE

JAYMIE2

They say “You’ll never forget your first.” And, when it comes to my first marathon, it is definitely true.

When I crossed the finish line at my first marathon at QCIM, the feeling was overwhelming and unforgettable.  Going a step further, I would say it was life-changing. I found a new confidence and strength that I never knew existed.  I realized how through plain old hard work I could do the impossible.  Now, when the going gets tough, I just look back at that first 42km and think: If I survived that, I can do anything.

Thus began my dream to inspire others to run their first marathon, or their second, or their third.  To make others feel the same way I did.  To help them effect change in their own lives.

For the past few months, I met with key people in the running scene, the best of the best, who I thought could help me offer the best of the best for others.  And, now that dream is coming true.

By next week, I’ll tell you all about it.  It’s so good you’ll think you’re dreaming…

* Photo by Levi Lakandula

Posted on 01.23.10 to 01 Bullish Insights. Subscribe to follow comments on this post. 23 comments. Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

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23 Responses to “MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE”

  1. *wink wink* it was nice to run into you! hehehe…

    Lods said on Jan 24 10 at 11:13 AM Reply

  2. hi jaymie! indeed it is true that we can never forget our first run. from the first time i crossed the finish line after a 3k run, i’ve been looking forward to the next. and the next. and the next. and now i dream to finish a full marathon one day, inspired by inspired runners like you…

    goldie said on Jan 24 10 at 2:24 PM Reply

  3. I concur! It is so exciting indeed! :) You’ll make a lot of dreams come true, hun. :)

    marga said on Jan 24 10 at 3:15 PM Reply

  4. Hello The Bull Runner.I began running at the oval in 2004 (Cebu City) but turned road running only in the last week of Nov.’09. I joined several fun run races (12K, 10K, 10K and 16K) in December and after a month’s prep I ran in the Cebu City Marathon 21K with a time of 2:14. I regularly read this blog to pick useful hints/tips ‘coz im determined to run my first 42k this yr or early next yr. Thanks for your blog.

    HAE70 said on Jan 24 10 at 8:19 PM Reply

    • Hi HAE70, wow great time on your half. I love running in Cebu and the community you have out there. Good luck to your future races and may you really accomplish your dream marathon this year

      thebullrunner said on Jan 26 10 at 10:34 PM Reply

  5. Hi! I am from Singapore and chanced upon this wonderful blog of yours. Excellent job and would love to run in the Philippines one day. Thanks for the inspiration :)

    Tan said on Jan 25 10 at 7:17 AM Reply

  6. hi HAE70! will you be joining the TNF trail run in nuvali next month? it would be nice if those coming from cebu will go as one delegation and of course, meet fellow runners.

    goldie said on Jan 25 10 at 8:52 AM Reply

    • Hi Goldie!No, I will not be joining the TNF trail run in Nuvali. Due to work commitments, I have no plans yet of joining runs outside Cebu City. Thanks for asking..

      HAE70 said on Jan 26 10 at 9:19 AM Reply

  7. Good morning jaymie. Your running experiences are an inspiration for me. Thanks to this latest blog entry, I will be gunning for my first marathon late this year. The Condura Run this Feb 7 is crucial as this will be my first 21K.
    Thank you very much for your blog.

    Macky said on Jan 25 10 at 9:45 AM Reply

  8. Hi Jaymie,
    Your have always been my favorite blogger in the blogsphere. I feel like I knew you so well. Hanging out in your site make my day. Your stories and updates inspire me to train harder….thank you for being there and for sharing your thoughts.

    :)5KRUNNER said on Jan 25 10 at 4:48 PM Reply

  9. the goal was only to finish 5k but now i’m already dreaming of a 42k. if you can do it, so can i. thanks, Jaymie, for being an inspiration to a lot of runners, beginners and pros alike

    Pamela said on Jan 25 10 at 7:13 PM Reply

  10. You shared your first run, I’ll share mine too. =) My first run was with the Microsoft IE at The Fort. I ran 3k. About midway of the run, I saw a guy wearing a shirt with prints at the back that says “Why do you run?” It begs a runner to ask herself this question and reflect on the reason why we, as runners, challenge our bodies in the heat, cold, rain or sunshine for the sake of another mile and sweet rush of adrenaline.

    I run because running means friendship and discipline to me. I meet a lot of people in this sport.

    I still consider myself a newbie in the runners’ world. Though I haven’t received any awards for running and though I know I am not yet, NOT YET =), one of the best in this sport, my initial goal was, like yours, is to inspire people to run. That’s why I put up a runner’s club in the company I work with which we call the HSBC Runner’s Club. I am happy my first goal was successful. We just had the club’s first marathon, most are first timers, and it’s really overwhelming to see they enjoyed our first run and are excited for our future runs.

    It was really great to see you Jaymie, last Jan 24 during the Run Green Marathon. You’re such a humble person. I saw you the first time during the Conquer Corregidor Run, after that I read your magazine that was given to us free, then I constantly open your site for updates. Little you did know I was inspired by you and your blogs since then.

    Keep the passion alive. Your dream to inspire people came true. I’m one of those people.

    Kudos to you! =)

    Gail Salvacion said on Jan 26 10 at 5:05 AM Reply

    • Hi Gail, it was nice to meet you at the race. I think it’s great that you had the initiative to start a club and encourage your colleagues to join the race. We pretty much do the same thing…we share our passion for running and try our best to help and inspire others to fall in love with the sport. Keep up the great work!

      thebullrunner said on Jan 26 10 at 10:42 PM Reply

  11. Hi Jaymie!

    This makes me and Ems excited – after getting some insider story yesterday =)
    We’ll make sure that we will be part of this dream.

    Runningbeyondair said on Jan 26 10 at 5:52 AM Reply

    • Hi Eric and Emilee, thanks again for taking the time out last Monday! I’m so excited about this I cant seem to keep my mouth shut haha. Yes, be there okay?!

      thebullrunner said on Jan 26 10 at 10:43 PM Reply

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