Running: Conquering Oritigas for a Second Time!

Posted on by dimsumandsiomai

Yesterday was another victory for me. I ran from Eastwood to Ortigas and back. My route is a little  bit more different compared to last time. The run was a little bit more different this time. I added a few kilometers on my run. I already knew what I was up against so I added a few challenges to up the level of stress.

12 kilometers around Ortigas

After coming up out of the hellish road going up PhilSports arena, I came up once again to Meralco Avenue. Instead of going straight ahead and turning right at Julia Vargas, I turn left into that little road that led to Philippines Stock Exchange. I ran at around 5 pm which meant people were on the streets busily walking and trying to get home. Running along side corporately clothed people made me feel uneasy.  I somehow felt they would be mortified by the sweaty man coming at them.

Ran along that road until I reached San Miguel Avenue. Turned left to lead me to this small strip of road that led to Shangrila Mall. Turned right at St. Francis Avenue and lastly turn right and I back at Julia Vargas. From there, I ran the same route as last time. It was a longer run than last time but I can honestly say I had a lot more fun. Left at 5 pm and I got back at around almost 7 pm. It was a good long run.

  • http://www.gingerbreadrunning.com Luis Arcangel

    Nice run Gerard, we ran 16.5 k yesterday over roughly the same route, maybe next time you can join us, the whole route actually covers as much as 21k if needed. Just tell us lang or leave a message in the Ortigas runners thread in Takbo.ph. See you!

  • dimsumandsiomai

    thanks for the invite luis! I’ll definitely join you guys, it really gets lonely when I run alone.