When Wonder Woman drives you to motion

After seeing Diana Prince in her Wonder Woman warrior outfit as I watched Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice last Saturday night (LMF) at Robinsons Place Antipolo, I felt so compelled to jog again although I just got to resume trail-jogging that morning.

I knew I had to take things slow because I’ve just resumed jogging after months of no activity, but Super Woman (Gal Gadot) was just so inspiring. It’s not for the purpose of achieving a sexy body but rather for fitness. Gadot may look thin but she claims to have gained 17 lbs of pure muscle as she prepared for her iconic role. I’m not surprised with her thin but fit body. I’ve been there in the sense that although I looked thin I was pretty heavy because I’ve gained muscles. Thanks to Rugby 101 days.

Sunday night was supposed to be scheduled for jogging at the Legaspi Active Park but I ditched it because of the Vice-Presidential debates. Came Monday and I still felt the itch to jog so I decided to do that after work. I headed to Legaspi Park after some preparations. I was already approaching the park when I got a message from my godfather telling me that we have a dinner at 7:30 in Via Mare – Power Plant at Rockwell. Nice. I still had enough time because I just usually spend 30 minutes max on my exercise. It was still 6PM.

Came dinner time, and even before while still in the cab on the way to Rockwell, but I did not feel hungry to think that I just got back jogging while my last meal was at 12:30PM. I find it interesting.

Actually, I still feel compelled and encouraged and driven to jog tonight. However, I know that I have to give my body ample rest so I’m taking a forced break tonight. My feet also hurt in an unusual way. It’s intermittent since a couple of days ago.

I’ve decided to resume jogging on Thursday because we have PT-meeting tomorrow night. Even right now, I’m already excited for Saturday’s morning trail-jogging. Looking forward to feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin and gazing upon the sky and trees in our village. I’ve always preferred outdoor jogging than going to the gym. I believe I won’t be encouraged to exercise in one regardless the number of good looking people around. Except perhaps if I get to exercise with Bruce and Clark and Diana at the same time.

Change of heart and mind

As soon as I found out that Ben Affleck was taking over the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, I knew I'd have to set a date with him before my date with Steve. Technically, it could only go with that sequence. 

Unfortunately, the date has been pushed and pushed until last night. I was even having second thoughts as I was suffering from tension headache, for hours already, which was close to evolving into migraine. So yeah, I went to the movie house with a very sensitive head. I couldn't just move my head, definitely not abruptly. But I thought I might not have another chance except for next Saturday so I decided to bear with the headache. So I headed to the movie house to watch the film at 9PM.

My primary reason for watching the film was the 3 B's: Batman. Bruce Wayne. Ben Affleck. In no particular order. However, I had a change of heart toward Clark Kent (Cavill). Superman, uhmm... Well, it's more on my view toward Clark. As for Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), man she ushered in a paradigm shift. I love how she sees women. I love how she sees Wonder Woman and how she portrayed this iconic figure.

I'm glad I decided to watch Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice at Robinsons Place Antipolo. First, the tix was cheap, just P200.00 yet a worthwhile experience. It also reminded me of my first encounter with Henry Cavill. It gave me a sense of nostalgia and comfort.

I thought that a date with Bruce would at least serve as a diversion. And it sure did. 

I was pretty engrossed with the film, especially since Wonder Woman disembarked from her flight to you know, help the boys. When she came to the scene in her warrior outfit, I suddenly realized that the real heroes, whether with super power or not, are women. Think Martha. Think Diana.

Wait. Didn't Gal Gadot say...