Let's Get Physical (Best Effort So Far..)

Alright, folks, let’s talk about two things I never thought I’d say about myself: I ran 5 kilometers, and I walked 6 kilometers without whining (😛). That’s right, I’ve hit some pretty cool fitness milestones, and I’m here to humblebrag about them!

5K Run: Who Even Am I?
If you’ve been keeping up with my fitness journey, you know I once declared running a no-go thanks to my herniated disk and, well, laziness. But look at me now, 5.01 kilometers in 46 minutes and 24 seconds with a 9:15/km pace! Sure, Usain Bolt isn’t losing sleep over my stats, but hey, this is huge for me.

The best part? I didn’t die. My feet kept moving, my breathing didn’t betray me, and before I knew it, BAM, 5 kilometers. I asked my husband to record a video of me running so I can see how I actually look with my T-Rex arms and stout legs.  We’ll do it tomorrow! (UPDATE: We didn't do it. :))

6K Walk: The Longest Stroll of My Life
Walking has always been my thing. It’s like the non-committal cousin of running, no pressure, just vibes, especially when I cue up my favorite Jennifer Love Hewitt songs! Recently, I set out to beat my personal record and ended up walking 6.01 kilometers in a little over an hour. 

This wasn’t a power walk to the grocery store. Oh no. This was a full-on “admire the trees, soak up the sun, and occasionally curse the slight incline and pebbles” type of walk. I even took time to reflect on life because, you know, why not get philosophical while crushing your longest distance ever? 😁

(Update: 8.06k is my longest walk - Dec. 14, 2024)

I'm never taking my Strava photos like this! 

If I could go back in time and tell my 86-kilo, herniated-disked self that I’d be running and walking like this in my 40s, she’d laugh in my face (and then eat 3 slices of cake). But, here I am.

Remember my husband’s advice from my birthday? The whole “pretend you’re still in your 30s” mindset? Turns out, it’s working. I may not have the knees of a 20-something anymore, but my attitude? That’s staying young forever, mother effers!

What’s Next? I thought about joining a 10k run, but I know I am NOT ready for that yet. So for now, I’m just enjoying the feeling after every run and walk. It's that post-run/walk high that makes it all worth it!

To anyone out there thinking about starting their own fitness journey, let me tell you: IT'S WORTH IT! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to eating my reward, which is that!

Enjoy your weekend, guys! 'Til next blog! 💛

Review: Pamahaw Cafe, & My First Reel (s)

Is it reel or reels? Not sure, I just used "reel" since I made only one. 😁

On to my review for Pamahaw Cafe Cebu. My husband and I had one of those mornings where we woke up hungry, hopped on the motorcycle, and let it lead us to wherever looked good, which turned out to be here! 🤷

The Place: 8/10

The vibe was nice, but the chairs and tables are a bit small and not super comfortable.

The Service: 10/10

Service was fantastic. Our order came quickly, and the staff was friendly and attentive.

The Food: 6/10

We only tried two items, Longganisa and Tocino, both around Php 290. Honestly, I think they could find a better supplier for the Longganisa. I’ve had tastier versions in small carenderias for way less! Same with the fried rice, I’ve had better at other spots. And also, they didn't have sili! Other dishes I spotted looked pretty good, though.

Overall, I’d still recommend giving it a try, and maybe ordering something different. 

Anyway, I just wanted to share my very first reel! I made this when my husband, cousin, and I went out to celebrate my cousin's birthday. I was the designated driver, so I had a front-row seat to capture all the fun. IT WAS FUUUUNNNN!!! And yes, it took me a bit to put together, but honestly, it wasn’t as hard as I expected. Here it is:

Alright! That's it for this one. 'Til next blog! 💛