Dad Lives the Dream

Three weeks ago, my family and I went to Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna for my dad's training for his first 42-kilometer run. After sixteen weeks of training, proper diet, and rigid self-discipline, I think Dad was more than ready for The Bull Runner Dream Marathon. Today, he lived that dream!

Starting at an ungodly hour of 2:00 AM... (sorry, bad lighting!)
...Dad finished all 42 kilometers in 5 hours and 18 minutes! (See that victorious man cross the pink ribbon!) I do think, though, that his mini support system worked wonders. Haha! See photos below.
Nice touch with the art materials for cheering! Anyway, my dad's name is not Jack. We call him such in reference to Jack Bauer of that awesome TV series, 24. Haha. Okay, TMI.
Imagine how many people in this world can complete a full marathon. Need I present statistics? Hah! I'm so proud of my dad!

More photos:Dad poses again at the photo wall, now with The Bull Runner Dream Marathon organizer, The Bull Runner herself, Jaymie Pizarro! Congrats, TBR, for a very successful event! Next year again? :)
And here is Dad with Coach Jim Lafferty. Coach Jim's techniques are way beyond awesome! I've tried incorporating them into my daily timetable, but school, among others, gets in the way. Soon, soon.
Matadors greet the The Bull Runner Dream Marathoners with a medal upon crossing the finish line. Bull Runner, matadors... Hah! Very clever. ;)
Daddy and the (very) few, the loud, and the proud Team Running Jack! Hahaha! We adjusted body clocks, meal times, mindsets. We stood strong amidst millions of yawns at dawn; amidst the heat on that sunny day... Anything for Dad!
(L-R) Drew Arellano, Iya Villania, me, my brother Gabe. (Like, duh, did I really have to have that caption? Hahahaha.)
Me, TBR and TBR Jr. :) To be treasured! Haha! My blog is graced by The Bull Runner's presence. *DANCE* Hahaha.

Since I am yet to run 42K, here's a manipulated photo of the photo wall from today. Haha!
And soon (say, a year? Haha), I will run my own 42K! After I'm done with all the school requirements I'm expected to finish to get that diploma, I can focus my time on training so I can live my dream marathon, too. Perhaps in a year or two? ;)

Swak-to!

I got this quiz from Meryl's entry last night. Just like her results, wow, I'm impressed. It's as if the quiz knows me too well. I don't think I am a few things it showed, but maybe I just don't see it the same way? Hmm. See for yourself:

Your Existing Situation
"Very social and needs a highly social environment with people who depend on him, in order to feel safe. she is a go-getter and can adapt to almost any situation. " [Like, yahhh. Uhm, I'd like to think so, at least.]

Your Stress Sources
"Demands to be noticed by others as an important individual, needs attention and recognition. [Well, not so much. I prefer wallflower-ing but excelling. ;) ] her current situation is leaving her dissatisfied. she feels she needs to make friends with those who hold the same high standards she does. [Standards pala ha.] Wants to stand out as someone at the top of her class and be admired by others. she needs to feel in control which makes it difficult to give of herself to another person. [YES! YES! Control freak, that's what I am! Hmpf.] she feels isolated and alone but refuses to appear weak and continues to be emotionally distant from others in order to keep her attitude of superiority. " [Yes, because I cannot connect with them youngins anymore. And to keep my (I prefer the term) authority, I isolate.]

Your Restrained Characteristics

• Open and emotionally involved in relationships and easily finds satisfaction through sexual activity. [Hohoho-hold it right there, cowboy! Hahaha! Crazy.]
  
• "Current situation makes her feel unable to prove himself, but tries to make the best of things."
• He is being forced to be happiness and pleasure on hold for new due to her limiting circumstances. [Saaad, I know. Responsibilities. Huhu.]
  
• "Is emotionally demanding, especially during intimate moments, which leaves her feeling frustrated because she is unable to find a perfect union." [KABOOM! Pearl Harbor is bombed.]
  
• He is being forced to be happiness and pleasure on hold for new due to her limiting circumstances. [Hello, ayoko ng paulit-ulit.]
  

Your Desired Objective
Seeks to be known for something she has accomplished and uses her social abilities to win people over. Emotional and sensitive and romantic. [Hmm.]

Your Actual Problem
Fears others will try to hold her back from achieving her goals and the things she wants. Puts on the charm and can be manipulative towards others hoping she can get them to do as she wishes and making it easier for her to reach her own goals. [Heeey. I'm selfish sometimes, but not in this way. :( ]

Your Actual Problem #2
"Impressed by unique and one of a kind things, and by people with exceptional personalities. Tries to takes the characteristics she likes in other people and apply it to herself as well as coming across as a unique individual." [Hmm. Who doesn't idolize? :> Haha.]

Half true, half bull. Haha. :)