Long Slow Distance Run: Sta. Rosa - Silang
1.2 to 1.6mm – the amount of rain forecast on that day of LSD. The interpretation was just light rains, however, the term “light” became subjective and the Road Eaters still pursue the run since everything is cocked and ready to fire (from the participants, support vehicle, and etc).
Upon arrival in Nuvali at 4am, surprisingly the rain stopped and they took the opportunity to warm up.
At 4:30 AM, they started to run. Marcelo, who is a local resident of Sta. Rosa, planned the route and lead the way of Road Eaters during the LSD.
Nuvali is a good place to train since the roads are clear. The signage says, “runners, bikers and cars share the roads at Nuvali”. It is also well lighted (at night), with flat, uphill and downhill road elevations. The man-made parks and executive villages are also very beautiful to see (and inspiring to have a house and live in one of them).
The Road Eaters used the Galloway method of running where they ran for 5 minutes and brisk walk for 1 minute, alternately. Jemai served as the timer so that they can follow the Galloway method.
When the sun has risen, it started to drizzle. Perfect way to cool down their bodies from the heat their body produced.
Along the race, they make fun of each other, throw jokes, did some catch up, and they happily greeted all runners and bikers “Good morning!” for good vibes.
As the cool breeze turned to strong winds, the clouds became heavier and darker, and the rain poured. It didn’t stop them from running.
Josh, Jemai, Kevin, Jerome, Ray, and Marcelo were training for 42K; while Jeff and Mico were training for 21K in the upcoming Run United Philippine Marathon. They took the rains as a challenge and special training since it might rain on the race day.
Not to mention, Mico, who just break-in into running, had his entire “first” in the LSD. First long run, first run in the rain, first knee aches, and etc!
After Nuvali, they took the Cardiac Hill challenge. A very steep hill for bikers but the Road Eaters took it as a training ground! Anyone will really have a cardiac arrest upon reaching the top.
While going down, they saw a grassy area, lie down and took a quick rest. The feeling was very relaxing as they felt the grass and the ground as their bed.
All in all, they ran for about 4 hours and 30 minutes. The GPS told them that they ran for almost 25K. Everyone was tired and hungry enough that they decided not to finish the planned route.
Of course, the LSD would not be complete without the eating session! They decided to have their “brunch” at Mang Inasal near Laguna Bel-Air.
The LSD marked the height of their training since it is just two weeks to go before the Run United Philippine Marathon. The mighty Road Eaters endured the extreme weather conditions safely and soundly.
Writer: Josh Asence
Upon arrival in Nuvali at 4am, surprisingly the rain stopped and they took the opportunity to warm up.
Afterwards, they met some of Kevin’s friends – Mr. Craig and Mrs. Michelle Logan who used to live in U. S. but now living for about 25 years in the Philippines. Both of them are runners and the special thing about them is they always “drive” their son Justin (in a wheel chair) along the races they have joined.
At 4:30 AM, they started to run. Marcelo, who is a local resident of Sta. Rosa, planned the route and lead the way of Road Eaters during the LSD.
Nuvali is a good place to train since the roads are clear. The signage says, “runners, bikers and cars share the roads at Nuvali”. It is also well lighted (at night), with flat, uphill and downhill road elevations. The man-made parks and executive villages are also very beautiful to see (and inspiring to have a house and live in one of them).
The Road Eaters used the Galloway method of running where they ran for 5 minutes and brisk walk for 1 minute, alternately. Jemai served as the timer so that they can follow the Galloway method.
When the sun has risen, it started to drizzle. Perfect way to cool down their bodies from the heat their body produced.
Along the race, they make fun of each other, throw jokes, did some catch up, and they happily greeted all runners and bikers “Good morning!” for good vibes.
As the cool breeze turned to strong winds, the clouds became heavier and darker, and the rain poured. It didn’t stop them from running.
Josh, Jemai, Kevin, Jerome, Ray, and Marcelo were training for 42K; while Jeff and Mico were training for 21K in the upcoming Run United Philippine Marathon. They took the rains as a challenge and special training since it might rain on the race day.
Not to mention, Mico, who just break-in into running, had his entire “first” in the LSD. First long run, first run in the rain, first knee aches, and etc!
After Nuvali, they took the Cardiac Hill challenge. A very steep hill for bikers but the Road Eaters took it as a training ground! Anyone will really have a cardiac arrest upon reaching the top.
While going down, they saw a grassy area, lie down and took a quick rest. The feeling was very relaxing as they felt the grass and the ground as their bed.
All in all, they ran for about 4 hours and 30 minutes. The GPS told them that they ran for almost 25K. Everyone was tired and hungry enough that they decided not to finish the planned route.
Of course, the LSD would not be complete without the eating session! They decided to have their “brunch” at Mang Inasal near Laguna Bel-Air.
The LSD marked the height of their training since it is just two weeks to go before the Run United Philippine Marathon. The mighty Road Eaters endured the extreme weather conditions safely and soundly.
Writer: Josh Asence
Running Clinic: Session 9
Personal coaching day with Coach Rhandy at UP Diliman!
Josh, Marvin, Coach Rhandy and Mico
