Run

Our office group has been into runs lately. Good thing is that they influence our other colleagues to join the run too.

On our last run, the AXN run, (they have been always going for 21k. I, on the other hand, just went for the dorky 5k. Well, i want to enjoy the run and not tire myself badly.) I've thought of beating my own record. My last 5k record was 45mins. (i know it's easy, but i don't like running, i just do it for the sake of fitness.. Hahaha! Who am i kidding???) anyway, point is, while running my thoughts wandered off, and thought of my dad during the run.

I joined the football team during college. I am only one of the defensive players but I need to have the stamina to stay active during our games. My dad, who was consistently jogging at that time, encouraged me to join him in jogging. We jogged in the morning, he ran while I took my time walking. He did not actually wait for me but I know he is there. I thought now, these runs should be the things that we should be doing together. I never knew I can take on a 5k run, if he were alive and active, he would've tried the 21k. While running, i've imagined him running in front of me, along with the other runners.

So, when I went running with my dad in my mind. I was just amazed that I already reached the end of the line. 5k became easy. I almost cried upon reaching the end. My dad was my sole inspiration for this.

Even if I hate running, I will be joining these runs. For my fitness, and for my dad. I hope you're proud of me up there.