Tag: Word for Word
Word for Word #11: Social life resurrection?
“Kelan namin pwedeng sirain ang buhay mo?“
—Kathy and Nonette, asking my availability for a non-running, sweat-free, all-girls night out.
Word for Word #9: A duathlon newbie’s mantra
“If you can’t perform, japorm!”
—Anonymous, on maintaining grace and dignity on any race.
Word for Word #7: Tug at the Heartstrings
“Ngayon pa lang, I’m very proud of you!”
—My brother, on my full marathon debut.
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Word for Word #5 & #6: On the Condura simulation run
“Bakit pag nadapa ka sa Condura, titigil ka na, hindi mo tatapusin?”
—Timmy, pointing out that tripping and scratching yourself shouldn’t stop you from finishing a long run. He stressed that it’s part of training for the ‘worst possible conditions’ on race day.
“Big girls don’t cry.”
—My room mate, watching me as I dressed the wounds sustained from Team Galloway’s Condura simulation run.
(Photos courtesy of Earl)
Word for Word #2: Keep running, kid.
“Pero mukhang hindi kita mapipigilan, no?”
—The orthopedist, renouncing her recommendation of a six-week rest. She allowed me to do 10k’s and instructed me to limit my speedwork training for the ligaments to heal in time for the Feb. 7 race.
Word for Word #1: Self-imposed torture
“Why are we doing this?”
—Ellen (echoed by Raff and Tracy), on the seemingly endless long run (Ayala Triangle-San Lorenzo-BHS-McKinley route) one Sunday night after the trio just got back to Makati from their respective provinces.
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