Come Hell or High Water??
Weather nowadays are getting crazy. I never imagined hearing the Philippines experiencing tornado and hailstorm. I only know of other countries having these weather phenoms. Is this a sign that our country is really going global?
Driving home from work, I heard from the news that Tropical Cyclone Feria (international codename: Nangka) caused some tornadoes and hailstorms in some parts of the Philippines.
MTSAT-EIR Satellite Image8 p.m., 24 June 2009
Source: www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/
It really brings shivers into me, as I'm presently undergoing training for long distance running, with building mileage as my newbie objective.
Being the diligent trainee that I am in any program that I'm into, I always see to it that I adhere to every training session to successfully complete the program, come hell or high water.
But right now, honestly, I am guessing. I dig running in the rain (please click here and here). But in a storm? Will I risk myself and experience in live action the hailstorms and tornadoes? What if some galvanized roof or boulders or enormous tree branches hit me while running?
I guess I need to skip my 10k tempo run and stay home in case Feria/Nangka goes frenzy tomorrow morning.
But just to be sure, like the good old trainee in me not skipping a class, I'll check the 11PM bulletin of the PAGASA weather bureau later for my peace of mind.
Wachathink?
5 comments:
Hi Jet. I've always run in the rain unless there's a thunderstorm. Then, I'll find an indoor track or a place that has a treadmill. It's only happened a couple of times with me. However, seeing this map is scary.
In September 2001, I didn't realize this but I was on business in Taiwan and I ran in a storm from a cyclone that had just passed through the area. It was a little scary with debris coming from every which way.
hi wayne, 11PM PAGASA bulletin says that cyclone Feria (Nangka) became weak and became a tropical depression. i slept immediately hoping to proceed with my training.
however, when i woke up 5:30AM, the rains are pouring and scared me. had my recovery sleep instead hahaha =)
guess i'll have to re-enroll in the gym and settle for the treadmill whenever there's storm.
thanks wayne!
Hi Jet! I think it's el nino causing all these strange extreme weather conditions. I like your blog and hope you don't mind my including it to my favorite running blogs. Good luck on your training for your next race.
Jet, running in the rain is fun haha. I'm thinking it could be a wet and wild Botak tomorrow midnight. Take it easy buddy.
Cheers,
Luis
hi bong, sure, my pleasure! wait, you're bong pagong? wow! i'm following your blog! i learned so many things about running from your entries. thank you for inspiring newbie runners like me. =)
luis, yep, running in the rain is fun, and i enjoyed it a lot. but the storm, too scary man! hehehe... good luck on your botak 50k ultraman!
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