where my thoughts ran

I woke up early today to catch up with my training backlogs. Should I do a speed run, recovery run, or a 5k run? Four weeks away from the race day, I still don't know if I can finish this 10k run. I could not care less about achieving a 'sub 1' in my first 10k run yet-- I just want to finish it without injuries. Ano ba tong pinasok ko, Lord. 😭  

Even with less carb loading from the night before, I still decided to do a 5k recovery run today. People think that running is just an easy sport, but there are actually many things needed to pay attention to... but me, I'm just too focused on what music I should play while running hahahah but this time I try to focus on my landing. I was told that I might not have a good form that's why I get shin splints every time I run. Probably it was true but I actually can't imagine what they're trying to say. 

2k in, and after some experimenting, I think I got the good form because my legs did not hurt. In the next 1k, I try to focus on my breathing, baka nakalimutan ko ng huminga. Haha the thing with running, for me, the hardest part is when you're just halfway. It's so tempting to give up and give yourself a pat on your back, "at least you showed up today". It's also tempting to just do the all-too-familiar route. But not today! I was doing a good job, gurl, way to go. Or so I thought.. 

 

 

my dad teaching my mom how to drive; they chose a safe ride meant for little kids hahaha my qt parents, my heart <3

And a random thought came into my mind, someone sent us a video of my parents having fun on a ride in Mugna (a park with rides every September in Iligan) and taking a video of themselves. I was so emotional watching the video yesterday-- they were having a good time together. My parents who are too dedicated in their work on weekdays and very busy in the household chores on weekends, still found some time to go out and have fun even without us. 😭😭😭

I captured the picture above while I was at the backseat of our car. A week before going back to Manila, I asked my dad that he should be the one to teach my mom to drive already. He should endure the stress and anxiety and be beside her, guide and teach her how to drive because I will not be there to teach her na. At the end of the practice drive, they were so happy that they forgot that I'm there, my dad exclaimed 'Thank you Lord' and they shared a kiss!! Hahahah aaahhh so glad I was there to witness it. 

I thank the Lord that He is not just faithful in my life but also in my mom and dad's lives. I hope and pray they will have more years pa and always have good health so that they could do more dates on their own. I think they are having their time of their lives again now that they are alone together hahaha may their love for each other continue pa and I'll always hold on to these good memories. ❤

And my 5km run was done! I was shocked that ending it turned out to be so easy and I feel like I could run more. Indeed, as Peter Pan said, 'just think of happy thoughts and you'll fly'. 

And I think to get through this life in general, to get past the hardships and waiting seasons, let's not just load ourselves with carbohydrates but also good memories that will fuel us enough to get to the finish line.