A new PR in my 1st 10K race at the Takbo.ph Runfest
A runner near the finish line during the Takbo.ph Runfest
1 hour and ten minutes.
That was my answer to Patrick, aka Running Shield, when he asked me what was my target time in the recently concluded Takbo.ph Runfest, the biggest online running community’s anniversary run. This is also my third race that I’ve joined and my first 10K in a race.
Actually, I was not so sure about the target time if I can make it but I opted to challenge myself and have something that I can work out during the race. Most of my 10K and above runs hovered between 1 hour and 14 minutes to even a dismal 1 hour and 20 minutes on blah days including lots of stops and the occasional walks.
After the race? Though it’s not official time but I clocked myself, I stood at
1 hour and 7 minutes.
That’s it. Not bad. A close call to my target but still happy that I was able to exceed my expectations. But just imagine, if I limited my walks and didn’t suffer some muscular pain on my feet near the joint with the leg during the first two kilometers, I might have clocked better.
With James Betia, aka Journeying James: runner, blogger and traveler
The Takbo.ph Runfest was also an opportunity to meet with friends. Of course, Blas, aka Titanium Runner, who registered me was there but we only met after the race. Former Smart colleagues were also present like Eric, Ellen and Maffin. I didn’t get to see Carl who was one of the race marshals. These guys were the ones I covered during the Epic Relay Run.
And, of course, I was excited and happy to finally meet great runners: the Running Shield and James Betia, aka Journeying James. These two I only knew online in their blogs and in dailymile.com and have exchanged comments in status updates. The latter is also a traveler like me.
Lastly, it was a good race with a good singlet that I like but wished it had a good fit.
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Estan Cabigas is a multiawarded blogger, freelance photographer and a newbie runner based in Makati City, the Philippines. A true blue Cebuano, he makes stunning images and meaningful photo stories. He has writtten for CNN Go and his photograph published in the May 2010 issue of the National Geographic Magazine. To know more about him and his photography, visit estancabigas.com.
I'm Estan Cabigas, a freelance photographer blogger and traveler. I just started to seriously run last 2 March 2010 and for the past few months, I've improved greatly in my running as well as lost pounds in the process. I'm gunning for a full marathon by 2011. I shoot races as well.
My flagellant image is Editor's Choice in the National Geographic Magazine May 2010 issue.
Fantastic. you did very well. you inspire us runners to do well in what we enjoy. Will see you in the upcoming races soon. i do i hear a 59.00 – 10k soon
. !!!!! – patrick concepcion / runningshiled
Running Shield! Thanx for the comment. I’m challenged and I will work for that
bai, thanks for the mention and the picture! it was nice to finally meet you last sunday. btw, ayos yung mga shoot assignments mo! sama ako, kahit assistant lang, tagadala ng lenses and tripod. i want to learn from a pro like you!
james, it was indeed great to have finally met you! Sure, kung meron na pwede ka sumama
nindot lagi ila singlet…personalized pa gyud. the closest we have here is a personalized bib for the upcoming university run, which is also cool since i keep the race bib as a souvenir. ayoayo dha bai!
ken, nindot siya bai. thanx and ayo ayo pud