Getting Back on Track
Getting Back on Track
One of the things I have learned and got engaged in when I was in high school was sports. Thanks to the UB Science High School’s Youth Development Training (YDT) program, I have learned various sports and have excelled in some of them. While I was able to stay active until I got into college, I began to slow down when I started working. Though swimming and surfing were frequently on my agenda, they were only done for leisure. It came to a point wherein the closest I can get into engaging in any sport was playing Pangya, an online golf game or other sports with the use of certain game consoles. For a while, the only purchases I have had from any sports store were flights and shafts for my dart pins.
One day, my friend Jo – an athlete, told me to run. I was like “Huh? What? Run?” But Jo was determined to get me into running. And so she did and it was a challenge that got me on track.
At first, I felt alienated being around serious runners in their technical shirts, moisture wicking shorts, compressor pants, running shoes, and other special gadgets. But after few runs, I found myself running for many reasons. On top of my list are health and wellness, and to actively participate in benefit races.
Running has taught me several lessons in life.
After conquering the unforgiving hills of Baguio City, I have realized how important it is to set my eyes on my goals and unless I start ascending, I will forever be on the foot of the hill wondering what is up there.
Surviving the punishing heat of Metro Manila (not to mention the amount of pollution I am exposed to) reminded me of how much I can push myself even beyond my limits.
Hurdling the challenging sands and crossing the fields of La Union reminded me of the Spartan life and beauty which I often overlook because of my years in the urban jungle.
Being outperformed by other runners from time to time reminds me of how much of a
One of the things I have learned and got engaged in when I was in high school was sports. Thanks to the UB Science High School’s Youth Development Training (YDT) program, I have learned various sports and have excelled in some of them. While I was able to stay active until I got into college, I began to slow down when I started working. Though swimming and surfing were frequently on my agenda, they were only done for leisure. It came to a point wherein the closest I can get into engaging in any sport was playing Pangya, an online golf game or other sports with the use of certain game consoles. For a while, the only purchases I have had from any sports store were flights and shafts for my dart pins.
One day, my friend Jo – an athlete, told me to run. I was like “Huh? What? Run?” But Jo was determined to get me into running. And so she did and it was a challenge that got me on track.
At first, I felt alienated being around serious runners in their technical shirts, moisture wicking shorts, compressor pants, running shoes, and other special gadgets. But after few runs, I found myself running for many reasons. On top of my list are health and wellness, and to actively participate in benefit races.
Running has taught me several lessons in life.
After conquering the unforgiving hills of Baguio City, I have realized how important it is to set my eyes on my goals and unless I start ascending, I will forever be on the foot of the hill wondering what is up there.
Surviving the punishing heat of Metro Manila (not to mention the amount of pollution I am exposed to) reminded me of how much I can push myself even beyond my limits.
Hurdling the challenging sands and crossing the fields of La Union reminded me of the Spartan life and beauty which I often overlook because of my years in the urban jungle.
Being outperformed by other runners from time to time reminds me of how much of a