There were two subjects I didn't look forward to growing up, English and PE. Other than my perception that I cannot write, I also know for a fact that I AM ASTHMATIC. I grew up having been called "asthma girl" or "hika girl" cause at the slightest physical efforts I exert, I have to grasp for air while listening to the wheezing and whoozing of my lungs. 99% of my absences were due to asthma attacks. It's as if my bag has an unlimited supply of excuse letters ready to be presented to my PE teacher the day after I'm absent. If you've read my mind...yes... I grew up believing that I CAN NEVER DO SPORTS. As simple and as concrete as that. I believed that since I was in Grade One (when I first had my attack)... until last September.
Last September, I signed up for The Bull Runner's Dream Marathon. TBR Dream Marathon is a 22-week training program for people who haven't done a marathon in their entire life. I said "people" and not "runners" because the Dream Marathon is also for those who never ran a day in their lives but would like to pursue finishing a Marathon within 5 months. THAT'S ME!!! And my running girl friend, Trish Ealdama, who never ran a day before this program too. And another running girl friend, Jed Quiambao, who is one of my running idols. We are guided from the day we registered until we run 42.195 kms of our first marathon and cross the finish line.
The 22-week program is beginner friendly. I am enjoying the whirlwind of:
- A Weekly Program developed by James Michael Lafferty (Coach Jim)
- Bull Sessions (Free Running Clinics)
- Bull Circles (Free Running Talks)
- Weight Management Coaching (Free also)
I look forward to the Race Day as:
- TBR says it's going to be a "personal and intimate" marathon
- it will be in Nuvali so that means running along a scenic route
- we will have Dream Chasers, experienced marathoners and volunteers who will run with us
- there will be a Dream Mobile, a bus that will travel along our route with family and friends onboard cheering for us;
plus other perks and freebies.
If you're feeling inspired already to do the same feat for your feet, I'm sure there will be a 3rd Dream Marathon. You may also want to get yourself more excited by checking this out:
http://thebullrunner.com/2010/09/16/2nd-tbr-dream-marathon-register-now/
I already see myself with my finisher shirt, medal and most importantly, the statement and emotional involvement that I finally did it.
Lastly, I want to quote Coach Jim, the Dream Marathon Coach:
...soon, you shall all join that exclusive club, that 99.9% of people NEVER join.......you'll be able to say, "I am a marathoner".
Three months from now, I won't just be able to say that I CAN DO SPORTS...or I CAN RUN but I will also be able to say that I AM A MARATHONER.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Resolutions turned Breakthroughs
New Year's Eve has always been a mix of Medianoche, fireworks and a set of resolutions. Every year, I hear the top one being to lose weight or to get in shape. I'm actually one of those who would declare the same resolution but for this year, I'll try something new.
Instead of resolutions, I'll have BREAKTHROUGHS...
to do something I haven't done,
to learn something new,
to go beyond my comfort zone and
to defy a self-limiting belief.
So for 2011, I have two! In fact, the first one is this blog...yup, the inspiration for starting this blog is to defy that self-limitation that I CAN'T WRITE. I've always hated English classes, having to write those formal and informal themes. I'd rather solve math problems the entire day cause with Math, the answer is absolute...very objective, never subjective. In writing, I feel it's so subjective and I'd feel bad getting a not-so-high grade on my essays. At the back of my mind, how can my teacher grade something personal...I only wrote down my thoughts on paper?!? Growing up, I've been stuck with this perception that I AM NOT A GOOD WRITER. I would always admire those who can write long articles in our school magazine and know that I CAN NEVER be one of them.
But for this year, I AM GOING TO WRITE regardless of what people think of my writing skills. I am going to write because there wouldn't be grades, just a purpose. I am going to write to share my thoughts and learnings that would hopefully inspire others. I am going to write. And by the end of this year, finally, I'd be able to say that I AM A WRITER.
Tomorrow, I'll tell you my 2nd breakthrough.
Instead of resolutions, I'll have BREAKTHROUGHS...
to do something I haven't done,
to learn something new,
to go beyond my comfort zone and
to defy a self-limiting belief.
So for 2011, I have two! In fact, the first one is this blog...yup, the inspiration for starting this blog is to defy that self-limitation that I CAN'T WRITE. I've always hated English classes, having to write those formal and informal themes. I'd rather solve math problems the entire day cause with Math, the answer is absolute...very objective, never subjective. In writing, I feel it's so subjective and I'd feel bad getting a not-so-high grade on my essays. At the back of my mind, how can my teacher grade something personal...I only wrote down my thoughts on paper?!? Growing up, I've been stuck with this perception that I AM NOT A GOOD WRITER. I would always admire those who can write long articles in our school magazine and know that I CAN NEVER be one of them.
But for this year, I AM GOING TO WRITE regardless of what people think of my writing skills. I am going to write because there wouldn't be grades, just a purpose. I am going to write to share my thoughts and learnings that would hopefully inspire others. I am going to write. And by the end of this year, finally, I'd be able to say that I AM A WRITER.
Tomorrow, I'll tell you my 2nd breakthrough.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Give thanks that life is... just as it is
A Note from the Universe:
Girls, the new year starts, so now's a great time to:
1. Wipe the slate clean.
2. Focus upon what you really want.
3. Chart your course.
Right?
Well... only if you want to risk having to repeat these steps for the same wishes next year! Maybe this is splitting hairs, but here's an adventurous alternative:
1. Give thanks that life is... just as it is (and that it's been... just as it's been). Because of it, you're now "READY."
2. Define what you want in terms of the end result. Don't worry about the hows, or even the course. KNOW that what you want is ALREADY yours in spirit, by divine LAW, just focus on the certainty of this ownership, understand it, claim it, and "it will be on earth, as it is in heaven (spirit)."
3. LET THE UNIVERSE show you the way via your impulses and instincts that appear as you take inspired action. Don't worry that your first steps seem silly or futile. And if you don't know what to do, do anything! Go! Get busy! Do not insist on intermediary successes, only upon the end result.
2011 is going to be your year (it already is),
The Universe
http://www.tut.com/resources/notes/
Girls, the new year starts, so now's a great time to:
1. Wipe the slate clean.
2. Focus upon what you really want.
3. Chart your course.
Right?
Well... only if you want to risk having to repeat these steps for the same wishes next year! Maybe this is splitting hairs, but here's an adventurous alternative:
1. Give thanks that life is... just as it is (and that it's been... just as it's been). Because of it, you're now "READY."
2. Define what you want in terms of the end result. Don't worry about the hows, or even the course. KNOW that what you want is ALREADY yours in spirit, by divine LAW, just focus on the certainty of this ownership, understand it, claim it, and "it will be on earth, as it is in heaven (spirit)."
3. LET THE UNIVERSE show you the way via your impulses and instincts that appear as you take inspired action. Don't worry that your first steps seem silly or futile. And if you don't know what to do, do anything! Go! Get busy! Do not insist on intermediary successes, only upon the end result.
2011 is going to be your year (it already is),
The Universe
http://www.tut.com/resources/notes/
Friday, December 31, 2010
Being Twenty Something, Being Single and Being a Girl
2011...is the year I turn 29. So before I move on to the next decade of my life, I thought of just looking back at what being twenty something...and being single... and being a girl have turned my life into. All these memories will forever be in my heart but I want to share this to you hoping that I teach you a thing or two or I touch your life in one way or another.
These stories will be of
looking back and looking forward;
sharing and receiving;
dreaming and achieving;
wanting, waiting and loving;
and a whole lot more...
This is for all the TWENTY SOMETHING SINGLE GIRLS out there. May you learn that LOVING YOURSELF is one of the greatest gifts ever!
These stories will be of
looking back and looking forward;
sharing and receiving;
dreaming and achieving;
wanting, waiting and loving;
and a whole lot more...
This is for all the TWENTY SOMETHING SINGLE GIRLS out there. May you learn that LOVING YOURSELF is one of the greatest gifts ever!
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