Days before I was to run, excuse me, participate, in the JAL marathon (because I was conned someone who I thought was a friend and was looking out for my well-being (in case any of you were wondering why in God’s name would I subject myself to such an early morning torture)), I made plans to “train” and .. stuff. I didn’t. So you can see where this post is heading, right? Right.
Makes it to my WTF movies of all time
A Marathoner (penchant for pain) Survey
1. What was the first thought that came into your head when you decided to join?
“Huh. Never done anything like that before. GAME!”
2. Second thought?
“What the hell am I getting myself into?”
3. Break o’ dawn, Sunday morning scenario?
*gets up outta bed, grumbles* “430am?! 430am?! #$%^& Damnit.”
*looks inside closet, screams* “I have NOTHING to wear!”
Unfortunately, the marathon didn’t look a thing like the Oblation run.
4. What can you say about the venue?
“I ride all the way to Makati to get my ass handed to me? $%^&*”
5. About the other participants?
To The Clinically Insane: I thought Japayuki asked us to be here ‘coz of a shortage of runners?! This looks like a mass exodus.
To The Bebot Angel: Why the fuck are you wearing makeup?!
6. About the complimentary shirts?
The Clinically Insane: These are the unsexiest shirts evar.
Uneditedmara: *pins number, pins shirt back* I might not be the fastest, but at least I can look fabulous losing this.
7. *pistol fires*
“OMG. I’m running! This is a somewhat strange feeling.”
8. 9 minutes after the pistol fires?
“I need a smoke.”
9. 13 minutes later?
“I’m hungry. I want to eat.”
10. Were you with someone during the marathon?
I was with The Clinically Insane and The Bebot Angel. Both of whom were known to hit the gym a 100 % more times than me.
11. What did you learn from the marathon?
You can never be too careful with contraceptives, several people got pregnant (not during the marathon), and personal life leads you to question “Who fuckin’ loves you?”.
12. What was your time?
Apparently it was around 33 minutes. The 5k was won by a dude that ran it for 12 minutes and change. Duuude. When I was hungry (see number 9), he was already done with the whole thing. Fucking horse.
13. Meet any interesting people?
Matteo Guidicelli, who was thoroughly shocked by the impromptu “Baby!” (no, we did not procreate)
and
a shirtless Derek Ramsey who only smiled politely when I asked him out to breakfast.
His loss.
