October 15, 2009

It Started Once as a Dream

The First Quezon City International Marathon is set. This event will be participated by thousands of running enthusiasts and will be showcased by foreign and local elite runners who will vie for the highest awards.

Not so long ago we were witnesses as to how these elite runners from Kenya dominated our local races. We got a close encounter of them during the Clark International Marathon and Subic International Marathon in 2008 wherein they captured the top awards. During the Philippine International Marathon 2008, I ran amongst them.

Xty with the winner of the 2008 SIM

I have been running for quite some time. During my first strides, my goal is simply just to have a fitness program for my body and have fun. Since my better half is supportive of my endeavors, she assisted me in my adventures in running and patiently waited for me at every finish line until she knew she's into running too. As we progressed, we developed a passion in running, hence reaching this level of fitness. Read part of our story here.

This time during the first qcim, it's not only I who will join these Kenyans in the 42km distance course but Xty as well. After witnessing those runners crossing the finish line in jubilation, after countless time of waiting for me at the end of every race; she set herself on a journey. Now, she's ready on her first full marathon. It started once as a dream.

"I'm not hoping for a rain, I'm not looking for a good weather, I don't need new shoes;
I just want a decent finish."
-Xty on her full marathon debut
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14 comments:

  1. Bro JOctober 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    You guys a really great! A running couple doing the marathon! We wish you the best, God bless!

    We were not able to register for QCIM but we will see you there. We might be doing our weekend long at UP to catch a glimpse of the event. See you there. If you need a support group, we volunteer for your guys just email me.

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  2. run unlimitedOctober 15, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Thank you Bro.J, your kindness really shines. Thanks for your thoughts but I guess there will be ample assistance from the organizers along the way. Your prayers are more than enough to move us until the finish line. See you there.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 15, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Good luck to Xty! See you at the finish line, man!

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  4. ibetlacbayOctober 15, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    good luck vener and xty! i'm sure xty will finish strong on her first marathon.

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  5. Rico VillanuevaOctober 16, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Have fun on your first marathon, Christy! All the Best!

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  6. Running FatboyOctober 16, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    good luck Xty! I'm sure you will have a fantastic first marathon experience. - Dennis and Per

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  7. RPAOctober 16, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Bro, you're lucky to have a very supportive partner!

    partner in life, partner in running!

    Good luck XTY!

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  8. sundaywarriorOctober 16, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Hi Vener and Xty kayang kaya yan, hope to see you guys at the finish line..

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  9. run unlimitedOctober 16, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Hi Macky, thanks. Good luck on your debut too. See you on the road.

    Hi Wilbert, thanks. I know you're ready too on your SF marathon. Good luck and may the force be with you.

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  10. run unlimitedOctober 16, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Thanks Rico, all the best too on your Subic race. Enjoy your race too. See you then.

    Thanks Rod, I'm lucky I have my partner in running too. Now we're running a full marathon together. See you again.

    Thanks Chito, kita muna tayo sa starting line, then sabay tayo sa pagtakbo. Tapos, kita ulit tayo sa finish line. Good luck on your race too.

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  11. Kenkoy RunnerOctober 17, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    GOOD LUCK! :) i won't be able to join you guys as i got sick this week :( i'm sure you'd do well tomorrow! :)

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  12. run unlimitedOctober 17, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks Timmy, pagaling ka agad. There are so many races lined up ahead. We'll see you again.

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  13. janineOctober 19, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Tapos na ba? (I'm so out of the loop. haha) Xty, good luck! Although I'm pretty sure you'll do a great job. =)

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  14. run unlimitedOctober 20, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Hi Janine, thanks a lot. See you at the adidas ace this sunday.

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