Our friend Michelle invited me and Cath to join her company’s annual fun run. Each employee could bring four friends, so we happily signed up. The 10km slots were gone right away, so we settled for the 4km run instead. We thought, “It’s just for fun anyway.”
On the morning of the event, we were feeling too good. We had what I’d call a heavy breakfast—and by heavy, I mean enough food to last me until dinner. Not long after, my stomach started acting up. I couldn’t tell if it was dyspepsia, anxiety, or just excitement. Either way, I felt it. Good thing Michelle came prepared with her Katinko. What a lifesaver.
It was our first-ever run, and we were thrilled that we didn’t have to pay a single cent. (We all know how expensive these events can be.) But beyond the freebies and fun, we learned a few lessons too—like how not to wear new gear. I made the mistake of using brand-new socks, and halfway through, my feet started to hurt. They felt tight and uncomfortable, so I ended up walking more than running.
We got delayed even more because we couldn’t resist stopping to admire the fiery sunset. It was so mesmerizing that we had to take a few snaps before continuing our way to the finish line. Honestly, it was worth it.
Good thing it was a friendly run and not a race, or I’d probably be the last to finish. In a few weeks, we’ll be joining another run. This one’s expected to be tougher, but we’re ready for it. Like VJ Matias says, we’ll “just keep one foot in front of the other.” Until next story!
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