21K at Run United Philippine Marathon 2012

My wife and I became part of history last weekend (October 28) by joining the first Run United Philippine Marathon! OK, maybe just partly because we only did 21K. :)

The 21K route was the same one as Run United 2 which we had also completed last June. The experience was practically the same for us, although I did improve by almost 3 minutes at 2:49. [My wife? She slashed more than 20 minutes from her Run United 2 finish with a time of 2:54 (previously 3:17).]

One thing I'd like to highlight was that near the finish line, Coach Rio himself was manning the traffic. He was also shouting, "Less than a kilometer! Bawal na maglakad!" giving the exhausted runners a well-needed motivation and sudden burst of energy.



It felt good to be back on the road again. Of all my 21Ks, RUPM 2012 was one where I had been most prepared, although mostly on treadmill. Next time I think I can do 2:30. :D

By the way, I'm sure you've read about this everywhere already, but I'll go ahead anyway in expressing my astonishment at how big the finisher's medal was!!! I had known it would be big enough to fit the 3 sectors, but I was still pleasantly surprised when it was handed to me.

My Mom even wanted to wear it herself.

Superposition, anyone? :D