My running background is like almost every newbie runner in the world. One day a three-kilometer run for a cause by a non-governmental organization was organized and that was it. I was hooked. Started training on my own and never realized that I would be seeing myself joining races ...
So what were the triumphs of this runner? I would say not much. There's just so much to do and many things to improve on.
But if I have to dissect each year, this past year showed one 5K, two 10Ks, five 15Ks, fourteen 21Ks, one 30K, three 42Ks, one ultramarathon, and two aquathlons, coupled with some awards and as an official pacer for a half marathon distance in an international event.
The above achievements didn’t matter at all. What matters really, if I have to dig deeply, are friends gained and lessons learned during my journey as a runner. For this milestone, I thank God and the many people who made it possible.
Congratulations on keeping a blog! This is already a major accomplishment if you ask me! And yes, it is true that running has taught us so many things in life. Just keep at it and keep pushing, keep moving forward in life and keep singing!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a rich and no doubt fulfilling running resume...Congratulations and more years of happy running ahead!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your third year of blogging! More years of runs, races, and stories! Keep it up and God bless =)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the Running Diva. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteInspiring, Selle. I feel blessed to get to know you through our shared passion: running.
Cheers to more miles, and years of blogging and friendship! :)
Thank you, Midnight Runner. :) Visited your link and it was you the whole time "B"!
ReplyDeleteEy, Scientist Runner, Run Unlimited, and RunningPinoy, thank you. I wish you all the same. Through this blog I get to know you guys.
ReplyDeleteTracy, hello! Glad to know that this short post inspired you. You did well both in running & biking. Congratulations, too. Thank you for the wish!
ReplyDeletecongrats selle! more stories to come!
ReplyDeleteisang maligayang pagbati! isa ka ng alamat sa larangan ng pagtakbo. keep on blogging.
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Hello Makisig. Thanks for dropping by. Oh well, with this comment like yours, made me having second thoughts to stop blogging.
ReplyDeleteCongrats for finishing strong in the recently held Milo marathon. P2P here he comes!
Maraming salamat, Eo. Wow, alamat! Parang totoo na hindi. :D Nakakataba ng puso, pero hindi po ako alamat. Mananakbo ako!
ReplyDeleteDi pa rin matatalo ang isang "Master" na katulad mo.
[Thank you, Eo. Wow, a legend! A mixture of fact and fiction. I'm no legend. I'm a runner!
I still couldn't beat a "Master" like you.]
Hi roselle, congratulations! wishing you more happy running and blogging years ahead! - Jun & Mariel
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jun & Mariel. I wish you both the same. Mariel I forgot to congratulate you on finishing your first marathon. Naks! Marathoner ka na!
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