It’s more fun in running

Running is my passion. It provides me a feeling of empowerment and freedom that comes in knowing that my body is strong and my legs are capable. It builds my self confidence and self esteem by gaining better self image through running. Distance run are great for stress relief and tensions as it easily flies away as I run over the miles. The will and strength to run also strengthen my mind and give focus and determination in dealing with other areas of my life. It helps me defeat trial after trial, growing stronger and stronger. Running is part of my life; it’s a part of my existence.

 Just last year, I finished the 1^st 160K BDM, a first 100-Miles solo run in our country. On 14 August 2011 was my 2^nd time to finish the 70.3 Ironman held in CWC, Camarines Sur… Joining these several local and world class running events gives me confidence to do more in running. From runner to a lead fun run organizer.

On 15 January 2012 our unit 43LAC came to an idea of organizing a fun run to generate funds for our CMO related activities particularly the Kawal at Kabataan para sa Kalikasan (KKK) a tree nurturing project with elementary schools in our area of operations. This project was introduced by the 4LAB Battalion Commander, LTC THOMAS R SEDANO CAV (GSC) PA, this project will last for three (3) years to go away with the notion “plant and forget”. A Memorandum of Agreement signed between the school and 4LAB to insure commitment before the tree planting starts.

 The objective of this fun run is to promote physical fitness, environmental awareness to all stake holders in Tanay. The fun run was sponsored by Jolibee- Tanay and supported by Seven hundred eighty one (781) participants from Tanay LGUs, NGOs, Tanay PNP/ BJMP and Tanay Fire Marshall, Sampaloc Elementary School, Camp Capinpin Elementary School, Asian Hope Christian Academy, and other students coming from different schools in Brgy Sampaloc. The most number of participants came from 2^nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division. The activity was started with a simple program with Rev Fortunato L Enso of Mount Olive, Assembly of God lead the opening prayer followed by the messages of the following invited guests; Barangay Captain Alvin E Belza, Vice Mayor of Tanay Hon. Jimmy Vista, LTC SEDANO JR CAV (GSC) PA, CO 4LAB, BGEN NESTOR ANOÑUEVO, ADC, 2ID.

Though it was the my first time together with the personnel of 43LAC unit to conduct this kind of CMO activity, yet it was successfully achieved. Every personnel are morally high for the respect earned and acceptance shown to them by the participants of the said activity.  The officers and personnel of 43LAC again built their confidence in conducting such activity even with their limited resources in the company headquarters.

Starting a running program is far simpler than most people believe, but the WILL to run more, DRIVES me to do more…

 “ I am not what I was but I’m not yet what I suppose to..” - BorneRunner

 Phil. 4:13..” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me..”

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!