'Run for Japan' Moment

    It was Sunday morning. My alarm went on and my husband from UK also gave me a ring just to wake up at 4am. Still too tired and sleepy because I went to sleep at 2:30am. It was my daughter's sweet sixteenth birthday the other night and some friends left late as well. I managed to get up because of the excitement of going on that run anyway. I woke everybody up to prepare and we didn't want to be late.

    We went to the meeting place, saw everybody warming up and the 10K runners were getting ready for the gun start. Then the 5K runners...  then us. As first timers in running, we chose the 3K run. After the gun start, we all went off. Some went slight jogging, some went brisk walking and some really started fast running maybe aiming for medals. (wink!) And picture taking galore! There were volunteer photographers too!

    Almost 7000 people joined the run. Generous people registered expecting a fun-filled Sunday morning with family and friends. There were booths giving some drinks and other stuff and there were even people who registered and went there wearing their cosplay costumes. 

    No regrets of waking up that early for this kind of event. It was a different experience with a happy feeling and I intend to do a lot more running in the future. Proceeds will be given to Japan Red Cross to help the victims of the tsunami. A lot more runs are scheduled for charity purposes. Are you willing to try this? You can check websites for fitness. Lots of choices to join like swimming, cycling, running etc. Be aware, be one of us and be happy to help. Cheers!

A Run For A Cause

    Recently, we have heard about the misfortune of Japan about the earthquake and a tsunami. People say different things about the issue but as far as I'm concerned, we are not in a position to judge anybody in this world. We should feel lucky not to be in that situation just now. We also had misfortunes in our country and a lot of people helped. So in return, we also need to share our blessings to the ones who are experiencing bad things.

    People help in many ways. Through prayers, through medicines and giving the victims shelter and food. But as an individual who thinks that you can't do anything to help directly, there is a way.

    As I was browsing the internet, I happened to look for something new to do. Because I am always at home, sometimes I couldn't help but feel so bored. I managed to see this one site advertising about a free run and you have to register online to be a part of it and the proceeds will go to charity. Unfortunately, when I tried to register, slots were closed. Under the same page, I noticed different companies having such marathon... a run for a cause... I went to see the 'RUN FOR JAPAN' and registration was still ongoing. I told myself, 'Wow! I think I know how to help in my own way'. I had an experience running when I was in gradeschool. I was a runner... track and field... but due to sore stomach everytime I run too much, my mom told me to stop. My trainor got disappointed because he can see I got a potential.  I ran fast he said. Well, that's life. Maybe running wasn't really for me. But now, after so many long years, I decided to do it again. Although my reason is not to be an athlete anymore, I would like to run to stay fit and be able to help Japan and I plan to continue doing it for charity. This time I am helping,  having fun and staying fit.

My daughter's singlet. Still waiting for mine... 

                                              
    I'm starting my preparations now. I go jogging, brisk walking and doing some warm ups. To stay healthy is not just sitting down anyway. You have to work on it. I feel inspired with this run knowing it is something of considerable importance and I'll be a part of it.

    Getting excited now for Sunday, April 17, for my first run and I invited my sister and my daughter to run with me and help Japan. For those of you who wants to try it, there are more runs coming up to help different charitable institutions. For more details, you can check http://www.pinoyfitness.com/.