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Marriage is Like a Marathon…

Hubby and I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary last June 3.  10 years!  Such a momentous occasion in our lives called for a grand date over a sumptuous meal followed by a romantic exchange of expensive and meaningful gifts…NOT.

Wedding

- 10 Years Ago -

We decided instead to celebrate 10 years of marriage over a simple dinner at Greenbelt 5.  After all, as agreed a few months ago, our gift to each other would be NYC Marathon on November 7.  Honestly, I couldn’t ask for anything more.  (Okay, maybe I could’ve asked for a Marathon Package instead, such as Chicago in 2011, Berlin in 2012, Paris in 2013, and so on and so forth)

This got me to think about the many similarities of marriage and marathons.  Here are 7 Reasons Why Marriage is Like a Marathon…

  1. It’s no joke. Marriage and marathons are serious business. Do it only when you are 100% sure you are ready.
  2. Cheaters are losers. Sure, no one is looking and you can get away with it, but know that the only loser here is you.  Methinks I’ll invent a device that can be attached to the laces of the shoe to track adulterous partners.  Good idea?
  3. Expect a few road bumps, or pot holes, or blisters. It’s not completely smooth sailing.  There will be challenges along the way.  Make sure you’re strong enough to overcome these problems.
  4. It’s fun when you have the right partner.  It’ll suck if you’re with the wrong one.
  5. It takes commitment.  Don’t expect to be successful if you don’t put in your time and hard work.
  6. Be ready to compromise and sacrifice, too. Happy hours and long nights out with the boys will have to be reduced when you start serious training for a marathon.  Happy hours and long nights out with the boys will have to be reduced when you get married.  Right, girls?
  7. Your heart must be in it. You gotta be happy doing what you do and being with the person you love.  Embrace the distance and marathoning.  Be constantly in love with your partner.

Happy Anniv to the hubby! May we have many more happy years—and miles to run—together!

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33 Responses to “Marriage is Like a Marathon…”

  1. Awwwww…..How sweet! Congrats on your 10th Anniversary. :)

    runwitme said on Jun 08 10 at 7:01 PM Reply

  2. Happy 10th Anniv

    Paolo Manuel said on Jun 08 10 at 7:03 PM Reply

  3. That’s you 10 years ago!? You haven’t aged a bit. That’s what running and staying in love can do. Forever young.

    Brent said on Jun 08 10 at 7:15 PM Reply

  4. Hey, happy anniversary miguel & jaymie! Wishing you many more happy years of marriage and marathoning! – Jun & Mariel

    Mariel said on Jun 08 10 at 7:29 PM Reply

  5. Wow you guys will be running the NYC marathon as well? I got in as well! I hope we filipinos could meet before and after the race!

    Jesy cruz said on Jun 08 10 at 7:38 PM Reply

  6. Happy anniversary miguel and jaymie!! The resounding success of the TBR dream marathon is a testimony of the strength and fortitude of your marriage. Keep on running!!

    Ricky said on Jun 08 10 at 7:47 PM Reply

  7. nice… happy anniversary to you guys !!!

    junrox said on Jun 08 10 at 7:58 PM Reply

  8. Aaaaaaaaaa… WOW! Super like. My top 1 TBR post! :) Happy Anniversary to one of my favorite couples, Jaymie and Sir Miguel :)

    Reylynne said on Jun 08 10 at 8:39 PM Reply

  9. Good comparison and it’s true!!! Happy Anniversary to the both you and more years to come…God Bless

    jhun said on Jun 08 10 at 8:58 PM Reply

  10. Happy Anniversary! :) I completely agree with what you wrote. Compromise is key :)

    Gail said on Jun 08 10 at 9:17 PM Reply

  11. Happy Anniversary! Cheers to more years of a great married life and more marathons together!

    Mike J. said on Jun 08 10 at 9:19 PM Reply

  12. Happy 10th Anniv, ako kaya kelan hahaha!!!

    Neville said on Jun 08 10 at 11:01 PM Reply

  13. All the best to you both and happy running.

    Kenneth T. said on Jun 08 10 at 11:44 PM Reply

  14. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary TBR.

    Not much on giving comments on blogs, but yours made me think…

    I have to agree on the Marathon side – so, since I finished one and agreeing on your 7 reasons… Ready na siguro ako dun sa isang M (Just have to check my laces daily and look for the device. ü)

    God bless!

    bongyu said on Jun 09 10 at 12:55 AM Reply

  15. All the best Jaymie & Miguel! God bless you! Happy Anniversary! (“,)

    Jayvee G. Jao said on Jun 09 10 at 5:12 AM Reply

  16. jaymie and miguel – more years of togetherness!

    odie said on Jun 09 10 at 6:36 AM Reply

  17. Happy 10th Anniversary Miguel and Jaymie! May God continue to bless your marriage and family! _ Bro J and Baby (Swthrt)

    Bro J said on Jun 09 10 at 7:44 AM Reply

  18. Happy 10th anniversary! Truly both of you are role models not just in running but also in marriage :)

    Joel A. said on Jun 09 10 at 8:02 AM Reply

  19. congratulations to your 10 years of loving and running!… more more years to come… happy anniversary!

    aimee said on Jun 09 10 at 8:06 AM Reply

  20. Congratulations Jaymie and Miguel! As you’ve said in your Bull Runner issue – “with LOVE on the run, the journey
    becomes even more sweeter”
    Cheers to another 10 years and more…..

    candy said on Jun 09 10 at 8:50 AM Reply

  21. Nice one. Happy Anniversary. More miles to make and more roads to conquer for the both of you.

    Gino Vineli said on Jun 09 10 at 8:59 AM Reply

  22. congratulations on your 10th wedding anniversary. you and miguel are such a wonderful couple- a perfect example to the running community.

    all the best,
    joy

    Joy said on Jun 09 10 at 9:33 AM Reply

  23. Congratulations! Here’s to more years and miles together.

    Jom said on Jun 09 10 at 10:07 AM Reply

  24. This is VERY COOL! This is certainly something that speaks to me, most probably since I’ll be getting married Down Under on the 3rd of July this year. You know what I’ll be wearing? A dark gray pin-striped suit, and my gray New Balance 805s! Just had to put the running metaphor in there somewhere! Hehe. CONGRATULATIONS, Jaymie and Miguel! All the best.

    Pinoy Weekend Warrior said on Jun 09 10 at 10:26 AM Reply

  25. my best wishes! happy 10th anniversary!

    rickyg said on Jun 09 10 at 11:37 AM Reply

  26. Congrats! you guys are really an inspiration to all of us runners and married couples!

    Jonathan D. said on Jun 09 10 at 12:22 PM Reply

  27. solid. here’s to 10 more years :)

    hector said on Jun 09 10 at 4:52 PM Reply

  28. happy 10th year anniversary mr. & mrs. bullrunner!

    bobby said on Jun 09 10 at 8:45 PM Reply

  29. DNFs are frowned upon.

    Happy Anniversary!

    Raymund said on Jun 10 10 at 8:30 AM Reply

  30. Congratulations…may you have more miles…..all the best….

    edwin said on Jun 10 10 at 10:18 AM Reply

  31. congrats and all the best.Keep it up and please, prepare the sked of the 2nd TBR dream marathon.

    bernie parico said on Jun 11 10 at 5:40 PM Reply

  32. aaaaaw. love this post :O)
    congrats guys!

    Doralicious said on Jun 12 10 at 7:13 PM Reply

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