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I Love Running in UP

I got an extra treat with my run tonight in UP. The UP Pep Squad Drummers were practicing in front (or is that the back) of the UP Theater, which is by the academic oval. Coincidentally, every time I passed by them, they would start playing their drums. It was like I was being cheered on. I have never experienced being cheered on in a race as frequent as every 2.2 kilometers, but tonight, the runners in UP got just that.

It is also the UP Fair this week at the Sunken Garden. So, there was a festive atmosphere in that area, just like in the activity area at the end of a race. After your run, you can also get there your fill of the famous UP isaw, fish balls and balut.

I love running; specially in UP!

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