Unfortunately, this has got to be the worst run I've ever participated in. Major booboo was starting late in the middle of summer when Mr. Sun sets earlier than most months. I've already seen some irate posts in the Brooks FB page complaining about this. One even posted that the supposed "run happy" event turned out to be "run angry". And I totally agree. How can you "run happy" when the heat of the sun is breathing down your neck! Then I heard there was also the issue of the water stations or lack thereof. Luckily for me the water stations were still handing out water when I passed them by. Well, except for the one located at the foot of the Kalayaan flyover which ran out of water supply so early in the race, about 4kms into the 10k run. This is precisely the reason why I carry my own bottle as I have a constant fear of dehydration.
However, despite the negative things that transpired in the event, there are still a few things I like about Brooks Run Happy:
- Love the singlet. It was the deciding factor over the Greentenial Run in Aseana.
- This was my first 10k in BGC and half of the route was new to me.
- It was also my first time to run in the Kalayaan flyover. It was the longest flyover I've ever run in and it was a thrill because it somehow gave me the feeling I was on top of the world .
At the starting line waiting for the (very late) gun start.
Almost at the finish line, whew!
Finally made it!
My Finisher's Medal
My race results
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