buddy run

Before yoga, I used to run. I remember back in May 2013, J and I would run in Ultra as preparation for our hike in Tarak Ridge, which was the second mountain I hiked and my first major climb. I didn't appreciate running as much as I did later on. I remember begging J if I could just do 3 laps when he wanted me to do 6 - haha! Eventually, I found running quite therapeutic especially on days when I really felt like running away from challenges I am obliged to face.

What started as a training for hiking eventually turned into something I enjoyed. J and I eventually joined organized fun runs and the first one we joined was the Robinsons Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run 2013. This happened in BGC on a drizzling August morning. I found that I actually enjoyed the entire 5km run with intermittent light rain. It was quite refreshing.

Over a year from that time, admittedly I have already forgotten the things that happened during the run. But I do remember feeling very accomplished upon crossing the finish line. These days, I do miss the rush I get from running. I miss checking to see if I've beaten my personal record - I'm competitive like that. But I will never forgot the rush of high I have felt during that run and all the other times I've ran.