Day 35 - When did you start running and why?
For me it was in high school for the Lowell Catholic Crusader's cross-country team. I only ran because there were hot chicks on the team. In my opinion, this is the best reason to run.
After my brief high school running/stalking career ended in 1998, I didn't run again until 2001. My first official road race? The New Bedford Half Marathon:
1251 NGHIA BUI M 20 2:25:21 11:06 35/35 M1924 1197 TYNGSBORO MA
Yep. I finished dead last in my age group, but guess what? I caught the running bug....and then it laid dormant for about 5 years.
I popped up again on the running scene in 2006 at none other than at the Good Times series:
32 JASON BUI M 26 TYNGSBORO MA 7/14 21:50.5 PR 7:02
A little bit better this time around, but I once again disappeared from the running scene for about 3 more years.
2009 was a breakthrough year for me, and I think I am here to stay...for now.
In other running news: Fil completed his own personal NYC Marathon today, but it involved driving down to Long Island and back in the same day, and putting in a 4 mile run with me at 8PM. Great run, Fil! Tomorrow should be another milestone day for Fil.
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