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Running Around the World

Ever since I became a runner, all roads have become my playground.  From paved roads to treacherous trails, whether in my city or a thousand miles away from home, you name it, I have considered making my mark on it with my running shoes.  Needless to say, for a runner like me, my idea of adventure is to explore the world through running.

To say that I am excited about the coming months’ running adventures would be an understatement.  I cannot wait to pack up my running gear and run these races I’m signed up for:

• October 16: Guam Koko Race – 21km
• November 6: New York City Marathon – 42k (Thanks to Gatorade!)
• December 4: California International Marathon – 42k

It’s a lot of pounding for the recently recovered feet, so I’m practicing some restraint (and wisdom) and I’m planning to enjoy the runs at a good, easy pace.  Yes, yes, I’ll try my very best to do so even if CIM boasts of a negative elevation course which is one of the top 6 fastest running courses in the US that’s popular for allowing a lot of runners to qualify for Boston.  (Crap)  Yes, I will have to bite my lips, hold back, and remind myself to take it s-l-o-w if I want to preserve my delicate feet.

I wish I could take you all with me, but since I can’t do an Oprah and surprise you all with free plane tickets hidden underneath your seats (thank God you don’t have seats!), I’ll just lug around a camera and share the sights and sounds of my grand adventures.  Fine, maybe, I’ll eat some extra dessert for you, too.

Posted on 09.30.11 to 01 Bullish Insights. Tags: , , . Subscribe to follow comments on this post. 27 comments. Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

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27 Responses to “Running Around the World”

  1. Have a safe run Jaymie! I hope someday I can be there too.. Or I must wish, you’ll be like Oprah to take us there.. :)

    preciousRunner said on Sep 30 11 at 6:22 AM Reply

  2. have fun ms. jaymie… stay healthy….can’t wait for the pics…

    marlou said on Sep 30 11 at 7:07 AM Reply

  3. enjoy the runs!

    jong said on Sep 30 11 at 9:00 AM Reply

  4. Ingat and enjoy the run…”but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

    RapidFire said on Sep 30 11 at 9:33 AM Reply

  5. Hi, you recently had an injury?How’d you recover and kept your sane?It’s been 3 weeks now since I stopped running because of a pain in the inner aspect of my left thigh.It really hurts.I can’t even do an easy run…heck, can’t even run a single KM because of the pain. This really ruined it for me. There are already 3 Funruns that I managed to skip ( I guess this is what I get for registering early.) I even made it to the reservation list of the 2012 TBR dream marathon because I’m still hoping that I can recover 100% to attend clinics and LSDs … I’m really getting worried… I miss running…

    Rap said on Sep 30 11 at 10:21 AM Reply

    • Hey Rap, uhm I’m not sure if I was sane through the 2 months of hell :P But this is how I recovered and kept myself distracted. 1) Rest from runs. I didn’t run for a full month. I only started running when it was absolutely painless. Even then, I started slowly. 2) Regular massage. 3) Focused on something else, specifically swimming. Got a swim coach and swam 3x a week. Achieved new goals in that front which helped ease the frustration and actually improved my runs. Hope you recover well. Just be patient.

      thebullrunner said on Sep 30 11 at 11:13 PM Reply

      • Noted.Thanks Jaymie!swimming it is. ;)
        I’ll still register for the 2012 Dream Marathon because I’m positive that your advice would work… I will definitely become a marathoner on March 18 2012…It’s inevitable I tell you… HAHAHA… *foolin’ around*

        “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

        Rap said on Oct 01 11 at 10:34 AM

  6. Happy na kami na nagsha-share ka ng adventures mo :) ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

    When are you leaving for Guam? Question lang, are you staying in the US the whole time for NYC to CALI?

    Gigi said on Sep 30 11 at 10:39 AM Reply

    • Guam Oct 13 to 16. NYC for a week. SFO for a week. I can’t stay for a whole month in the US. I’ll miss the kiddos too much. Let’s try to squeeze running mommies’ lunch somewhere in between this crazy sched.

      thebullrunner said on Sep 30 11 at 11:06 PM Reply

  7. wow, 3 international runs before 2011 ends! have a safe run jaymie!

    ode said on Sep 30 11 at 10:40 AM Reply

  8. Have a safe trip and tons of fun! Looking forward to the first bull session :)

    jeric said on Sep 30 11 at 10:59 AM Reply

  9. wow… a very busy running sched indeed… good luck Miss. Jaymie!!

    TED MALLEN said on Sep 30 11 at 11:01 AM Reply

  10. I know you will be ‘Opr[u]hnners’ someday! haha…

    dex said on Sep 30 11 at 12:59 PM Reply

  11. Enjoy Jaymie! Don’t forget to take it easy… Wishing someday I can have the financial ability to join races abroad… lol

    Jonard said on Sep 30 11 at 2:37 PM Reply

  12. wow, 3 international runs before 2011 ends! have a safe run jaymie!

    odie said on Sep 30 11 at 8:39 PM Reply

  13. would love to see those photos. we’re also scheduled to run for penang bridge marathon this novermber 20. its our group’s first international participation. were very excited…

    Zamboanga Runners’ Club….oliver tan

    zrc said on Sep 30 11 at 9:49 PM Reply

  14. Always looking forward reading your running adventures, it’s like we were there with you on the starting line.

    Haste said on Sep 30 11 at 11:12 PM Reply

  15. Enjoy your runs Jaymie! We will continue to dream as long as we are running. God bless!

    Lito C said on Oct 01 11 at 6:12 AM Reply

  16. enjoy you runs Ms.Jaymie…keep safe =)

    pearl said on Oct 01 11 at 8:32 AM Reply

  17. God bless you as you run the world, TBR! :)

    PeñaRUNzi said on Oct 03 11 at 2:11 PM Reply

  18. So when will it be South Africa?

    Philip said on Oct 03 11 at 3:06 PM Reply

    • Philip!!! When will you invite Rio, Jun, and I over there? You know we never say no to good runs. Just tell us three years in advance so we can train for Comrades haha! How are you and the rest of the family doing?

      thebullrunner said on Oct 03 11 at 4:18 PM Reply

  19. Luv your sked. 2 marathons in 2 months. Wish I can do that.
    Aiming to qualify for Boston? Way to go, Jaymie.

    Dr. Lora said on Oct 10 11 at 9:04 PM Reply

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