Time To Rewrite History

One month ago, i can still recall posting on my FB status "Just completed my pre-suicidal act.. i just registered myself for 32k run this November.."

Now, I can't believe that it's really happening.

In less than 48 hours, the biggest run of my life will officially unfolds. November 21, 2010 4:30 AM, i will be one of the many aspirants hoping to add another milestone to our resume when it comes to running.

Probably, i'm also one of the runners who are dreaming on conquering the last step-ladder to a full marathon of 42.195 KM.

As of now, jitters are starting to set in. Doubts, fear and the imagination of how long the route will be are the ones that running through my mind. I began to doubt myself whether i could really do this or not. I doubt whether my knee could hold for more than 3 hours of punishment. Friends who advised me before to skip this 32k is now turning to be a good idea.

Well, too late for that.

I'm hoping for the best. I'm hoping that weather would be an ally. I'm hoping that water stations are properly placed. I'm praying that i could withstand the pain and fatigue in order to withstood the greatest challenge ever faced me in the field of running. Like I've said, I've been an avid fan of this sport and completing this route will mean a lot to me.

Determination, Dedication and desire. 3 D's that i will remember throughout this run. I've conquered enough grounds for a rookie that now i find even more challenging route. Running from Manila Hotel all the way up to SM By The Bay and returning back to Manila Hotel is probably long enough for me to cover my stamina. Jogging,sprinting and rounding the wide school area of UP is probably fast enough for me to cover my speed. And countless hours in the gym working out to keep myself in the best possible shape is hopefully enough for me to complete this route.

As people used to quote, "Run Mike, Run". Well, i will. But when the going gets tough and my knees prevent me from running, then it's the perfect time to change the slogan to "Walk Mike, Walk".

But surely, i will give this run my best shot to complete in a best possible time.

Time to rewrite history.

32K to be added in the growing list of my achievements, or will it be first among my failure?

We'll see.... :)