Xavier Stallion Run

Stallion Run Poster

Aside from playing sports and going to the gym, what other ways can you do to stay fit? Why not try running? Last Sunday, there was a marathon/fun run held around Xavier School entitled the Stallion Run. It was an event that brought people together to run for a cause. The run would benefit many organizations such as Gawad Kalinga, XS Educational Trust Fund, AAXS Social Fund, and XS86 Men for Other Foundation. The event had 4 choices the 21k, 10k , 5k, and 3k run. I decided to join the 5k run and it was relaxing.



Most people don't see running as a relaxing activity but as a tiring activity. Running is a tiring activity but once you finish running, the feeling of sweat dripping down your body, the opening of your pores, and the tightness of your muscles is one of the best feeling ever. That is exactly what I felt after I completed the 5k run.

Warming Up

30 minutes before the run, I decided to warm up a little before leaving the house to proceed to the event. I jogged around for a bit then stretched my muscles to avoid cramps and injuries.

It was raining a bit during the event but nevertheless, I still pushed through with the run. As I arrived at the starting point of the 5k race, I was surprised to see a lot of participants in spite of the rain.

2 minutes before the start of the 5k run

Running Buddy

I wasn't alone when I joined this event. I asked a friend to run with me so that someone can motivate and push me when I get tired while running. It was effective because it gave me the extra edge to finish the run.

It's important to have a running buddy so that it wont be boring to run since running alone can be boring. It's also fun to run with a friend.

Even though my time wasn't fast, it was really satisfying just to finish the run.

Finished the Run

Awarding Ceremony

After going through all that, here are some tips when joining an event like this.

1. Prepare a month before the race
2. Stretch before and after the race
3. Warm up before the race
4. Have a buddy to run with
5. Hydrate yourself well
6. Have fun!