Katol and Phalangging's longest run so far. The weather cooperated from the start of the run at around 4:40am till about 10am. We conquered the run from JY Square to Balamban proper with 17 uphills and downhills. Not to mention the 5-km Killer Downhill.
CERC members headed by Sir Ken Casquejo and Sir Raffy Uytiepo shared their water and sweet corn along the way. Doc Alex Junia also gave ice cold bottled water. They were on their way back to Cebu. Bumped with Ultra-Marathoner Atty. Haide Acuna at KM30 -- she ran from Balamban to Cebu.
Caught up with some Ungo Friends at the Columbia Masters Duathlon at KM33. Doc King2x and Adz glad gave their Gatorade while Belle, Coleen and Ace also gave cookies. We slowly trod some more uphills and downhills.
After reaching KM40, I was already in pain. My left phalanges are so painful while my right calf was like being pinched with 100 needles.
After seeing the 45-kilometer marker, I already had mixed emotions. My legs are so tired and weary. Water is scarce and the sun is still up. I was literally limping while walking at the last 5kms of the run. I was really tempted to ride the habal-habal as the drivers signaled if we are going to ride to Balamban.
I can't imagine myself running more than 10 freakin' hours! But after today's run I can definitely say that I can finish CCM 2011!
Special thanx to Doc Willie, Mommy Twinkle of DepEd, Gabby of Cebu Daily News, Alex, William, TTB Eric, RH Runners Rico and Creas, April and Ate Cora. Tito and 2 other runners went back to Cebu earlier in the run as they have engagements in the afternoon.
TTB Sighting: Wonder Colili covering the Duathlon event.
What can I say? Pain is temporary! Pride is Forever!
*A repost from my dailymile.
