Waking up in the morning as early as  4:00 am  is very punishing for some individuals and even more when running on the street this early when the body is not used to it. – Determination.

A pair of running shoes will do the job to take me into this delightful physical challenge. I say “delightful” since  I am happy doing this and it makes me more energetic all day round.

As I run passing the streets from Ma-a down to NCCC mall passing to Quirino Avenue up to where I can hold my breath, wind is cold and is very relaxing while my mind is thanking to the Almighty for the blessings. -Another day.

The city’s surrounding as early as 5:00 am  is very different from 8:00 am or any time of the day as the shine is up on normal weekdays and I can really appreciate the calmness of the city, the peacefulness. Greeting “Good morning” to all that I passed by from joggers to street sweepers. A very good mood to start the day.

I can hear the birds tweet and it’s music to my ears, I noticed one tree near Central Bank of the Philippines at Quirino Avenue has full of birds. I am also amazed on those old houses and buildings specially  the one in front of Magsaysay Park, I see faded ads on the wall but not clear to me what it is. As an individual born near 80’s, all I think when I see this old building is how is it when it was the day at the peak of its business, nostalgic feelings come to my senses while running with a smile. =)

Hope I’d bring my camera or even just my cellphone so I could take a picture of what I  am trying to visualize here. Anyway, I really love running, it keep me out of stress and to be alert and energetic for the rest of the day working at the office… sedentary mode again (actually, I hate sitting all day).

Sometimes I stopped at the famous Peoples Park were I practice basic parkour movements, I’m setting a goal this year to practice this technique. I am very enthusiastic to learn this and do follow all necessary exercises found at the internet for my own safety and to avoid injury. For more info of what I am talking about “parkour”, google is your friend. =)

Lets keep our body fit. ciao!