Yesterday’s run was a wet and wild event. Surely, those who joined the One Run, One Family, One La Salle Fun Run (OROFOLS) at the Fort had their shoes and socks soaked by the rain. But before you wash those shoes and drying them at the back of the refrigirator, here are some tips on how to clean them and keep those well-loved shoes in good form.

This will be my last run for the month. Usually, I only join fun runs once a month. But the long runs attracted me lately. There was the 15KMizuno Infinity run and the 21K Manila Half Marathon Challenge. This time it’s a 10 miler (16kms) at my favorite running destination, The Fort.

One Run, One Family, One La Salle (OROFOLS) is organized by the De La Salle Alumni Association for its scholarship projects and other charitable projects. They had a great website to provide the information needed for the event. They even had a preview of the singlet on the website and locations of the different registrations centers. Since this was mainly a La Sallian family event, I expected the venue to be dominated by green and white.

It was a moral dilemma.

Last night I left the office a bit late to finish some tasks. I rushed to the bus station to make sure I still have a seat. I found an aisle seat near the door which is my favorite spot. Upon seating, I took my cellphone out of my pocket to play a game. This is a rally race game and I have been stuck at a certain track. I wanted to finish 2nd in the track to unlock a new car that will be much faster. I have been playing this track for several months already but I always end up third. Desperate to finish it, I play it while on the bus going to and from work and even before I sleep at night.

The bus was about to leave when a lady’s arm suddenly flashed in front of me. It was a long slender arm with well-manicured nails. She had a nice Filipina tan and sexy hairs on those arms that were neatly arranged as if they were combed. The bangles she was wearing was simple but elegant. She was reaching out to the seat’s headrest in front of me in order to lean on and gain balance while the bus was moving.

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Finally, here is what I have been practicing for - The Manila Half Marathon Challenge. After being postponed due to typhoon Frank, it’s finally going to happen. It’s my first time to run a 21km run. Although I was able to run 22km during one practice, running with other racers is still a different experience.

The starting Line
Quennie and I arrived at around 4:45 at Kilometer 0. It’s the marker in between the Quirino Grandstand and the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park. This is where all distance measurement starts in Manila. This will also be the starting point for the half marathon. When I arrived, I was instantly intimidated. Other runners were there already and they are not just ordinary runners. Many have the Philippine flag in their shirts or shorts. It could only mean on thing. These guys and gals can rally run. I already have a feeling I would be terribly left behind.