My Running Resolution for 2012

Run More... Spend Less...


Libre ang kalsada. Hindi kailangan salihan lahat ng karera para maka-takbo.


Pag nakita nyo ako tumakbo sa isang mamahalin na karera, malamang sa hinde ay libre ito.


Pag nakita nyo ako tumakbo sa isang ultra race, malamang sa malamang ginastusan ko ito. hehehe


Tapusin ang 2nd BDM 160. It's now or never. Masyado na mahal ang Silver Buckle na ito. Last na ito (sana)...

02.05.2012 - Condura Skyway Marathon 2012

The only race that gives you the chance to run in the Skyway is back! 

And this time we're running for the Mangroves!

An excerpt taken from their official website (http://www.conduraskywaymarathon.com)

True to the Condura Skyway Marathon tradition of introducing new and exciting things each year, we came up with 5 thrills and chills on Year 5 –

1. RUN FOR THE MANGROVES. The Condura Skyway Marathon recognizes the vast benefits of mangroves in the improvement of the ecosystem and the protection of coastal communities. Every runner in the CSM gets to donate three (3) mangroves in the 10-hectare CSM Mangrove Forest in Sibugay Bay, Zamboanga.
2. FIRST MIDNIGHT MARATHON IN THE COUNTRY. Raise the bar and brave new challenges by running the first midnight marathon in the country.
3. RUN THE SKYWAY UP TO ALABANG! Run the full length of the Skyway and conquer 5 cities in 1 Go – Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Taguig, Pasay and Makati!
4. NEW VENUE. Races happen too often mostly in the same old venues. The premier running event has found a new home in the South! Bask in the sights and sounds of vibrant Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
5. ALL RACE CATEGORIES GO UP THE SKYWAY. In the past Condura runs, only those registered in the 10k, 16k, 21k and 42k got to run the Skyway. In 2012, the 3k and 5k runners get to join the lot in enjoying the elevated highway.

For more information about the race (how to join, maps, advocacy) , please visit http://www.conduraskywaymarathon.com

01.15.12 - Go Natural 2012 (Singlets, Advocacy Shirt, 21K Finisher Shirt)

Start the year 2012 right with Runrio’s Go Natural on January 15, 2012 at the Bonifacio Global City. Run for the education about Diabetes at an early age.

Proceeds of the event will be donated to ABS CBN’s Ako ang Simula.

Join Go Natural 2012 and run for a diabetes free future. Live healthy, Go Natural.

SINGLETS

You can choose from any of the 4 color  design, regardless of the race category you'll join. Suggest ko lang that you get the size bigger from your usual singlet size. I usually get a size L for the singlets, but when I tried it out at home, medyo fit sya. So, I should have gotten a size XL. :p

ADVOCACY SHIRT

You can avail this shirt when you donate Php150 on top of the registration fee in support of early child diabetes education. Pickup is on race day.

FINISHER SHIRT (21K ONLY)

21K finishers will get this shirt. Again, finishers of 21K lang po. At walang medal itong race na ito. 

For more information about this run, please check out http://rod-runner-888.blogspot.com/2011/11/011512-go-natural-run.html

01.15.12 - Go Natural Run

Save the date! GO NATURAL RUN is RunRio's first race for 2012!

TO REGISTER

Online Registration: November 21, 2011 to January 8, 2012 @ www.runrio.com
In-Store Registration: November 28, 2011 to January 8, 2012 (12:00 nn – 8:00 pm)

• Riovanna
• 9th Ave corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, 1634
• Tobys/RUNNR
• Level 1 Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Edsa cor. Shaw Blvd., Ortigas Center
• GF Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
• Planet Sports
• 2/F Trinoma Mall, North Ave., cor. Pagasa, Quezon City
• 2F Glorietta 3, Makati City
• The Athelete’s Foot
• 3F Robinson’s Galleria, EDSA Cor. Ortigas Ave., Quezon City
• 2F Twin Cinema Arcade, Alabang Town Center, Alabang

FEES & INCLUSIONS

SINGLETS

PROMOS

• First 1,000 registered runners will receive a baller ID (applicable to both ONLINE and IN-STORE registration).
• Register 4 and get 1 race kit for free for any category (applicable to IN-STORE registration only).
• Donation of P150.00 (on top of the registration fee) to advocacy on support for early child diabetes education gets a freebie T-Shirt. Runners will get their free shirt on the event day.

REMINDERS

• Race kits may run out before January 8, 2012, therefore registration may end earlier than announced deadline.
• A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID must be presented by the representative.
• Singlet size availability will be on a first come first serve basis.
• A timing device will be used by all participants during the race.

For more information, please check www.runrio.com

SKECHERS GO RUN

I must admit, I've never worn a Skechers. I've always seen Skechers as a girly shoes. Case in point, my Nanay and my sister has many pairs of Skechers. From sandals to sneakers to boots to clogs... 

But after reading an article that Meb Keflezighi (Elite runner and Olympic silver medalist) achieved a new personal best time of 2:09:13. And was the fastest American at the 2011 ING New York City Marathon, wearing SKECHERS GO Run racing footwear I'm having second thoughts...

Meb Keflezighi, distance runner.
endorser of SKECHERS Fitness performance footwear

"It felt amazing to beat my previous personal best and 2009 winning time. It was an extremely challenging race with very fast and intense competition, and I am pleased with my achievement," began Keflezighi.

"I felt strong going into it, training at high altitudes in my SKECHERS GO Run racing shoes, which definitely made a positive impact on my running. I’ve been a heel strike runner my entire life, but SKECHERS’ mid-foot strike technology has helped me adjust my stride to be more efficient. My shoes are my most essential piece of equipment and right now SKECHERS has the footwear I need to succeed. I’m excited to be partnering with this groundbreaking company.” 

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from SKETCHERS GO Run press kit

SKECHERS GO Run is an innovative new minimalistic lightweight running line featuring revolutionary mid-foot strike technology and GO Impulse sensors for enhanced sensory feedback. Meb has provided SKECHERS with expert insight by testing and consulting on the design of SKECHERS GO Run as well as other high-performance products currently in development.

The GO Run shoe weighs just 5.9 ounces and has a 4mm drop to promote a midfoot strike. Key technical features include a barefoot last that is wider through the ball of the foot with a lower heel drop that moves the center of pressure forward. GO Impulse circular sensors on the outsole are positioned where impact points are greatest and are designed to provide traction, stability and reaction to the terrain. The GO Run also has a SmartShoe curved bottom that promotes natural motion, proprietary Resalyte injection molded cushioning with memory retention, and an OrthoLite anti-microbial sockliner.

SKECHERS Women's GO RUN IN CORAL P3,995

SKECHERS Women's GO RUN IN GRAY P3,995

SKECHERS Women's GO RUN IN TURQUIOISE P3,995

SKECHERS Men's GO RUN IN BLUE P4,095

SKECHERS Men's GO RUN IN GRAY P4,095

SKECHERS Men's GO RUN IN RED P4,095

Skechers entry into performance running comes at an interesting time as more people are running than ever before and the success of Meb proves the credibility of Skechers GO Run as a line of performance-oriented running shoe.

For hardcore athletes or running hobbyists, this is definitely a good shoe choice to help improve your run. Skechers GO Run—the way you’re supposed to run.

For more information on Skechers GO Run, visit www.skechers.com.ph
Like Skechers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/skechersfitnessphilippines.

Hmnnn... may nabasa akong hardcore athletes.. puwede kaya yan sa softcore athlete na tulad ko?

QCIM 2011 - FREE RACE KITS!!!

Eto na!!! So you want a FREE RACE KIT???


RUNNEX is giving out FREE 100 Race Kits for the 3rd QCIM 2011!!!


Just "comment" the following details not later than 1:00PM, Friday, December 2, 2011. 

SLOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED! THANKS GUYS! 

(you can still check other runner bloggers for free slots)

TO ALL WHO HAVE "COMMENTED", 

Please pick-up your FREE race kits at RM 304 BAHAY NG ALUMNI BLDG, UP CAMPUS, DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY
on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9AM - 5PM

NOTE:
These FREE race kits are not entitled to the Condominium Unit raffle prize.
Event shirt plus the freebies after finishing the race will still be given.

12.04.11 - Quezon City International Marathon 2011

Race Maps (click images for larger view)

For more details visit www.runnex.org

11.27.11 - Run BGC

Maps (Click images to see a larger view)

 

  

 

TReK - Trails to Empower Kids

Got this e-mail from my friend and co-Team Boring core Mark Fer Castillo.

It is for a worthy cause... let's extend our help this Christmas season...

Dear Friends:

For the past four years, the generosity of our colleagues, family and friends have allowed our group, Trails to Empower Kids or TREK to successfully hold outreach activities to children in far-flung areas. We have delivered much needed-school supplies, books, reference materials, visual aids and even construction materials for comfort rooms and water system to schools located in the mountains of Itogon, Casiguran, Tanudan, Pudtol, Subic Town, San Luis, Kibungan and Dilasag.

As we celebrate our anniversary this December, we renew again our commitment to continuously help children who live in isolated areas and be an efficient channel of help for other like-minded individuals and group who want to help give these students better education. We will commemorate this by revisiting the young agtas of Aurora, who study at the Sentrong Paaralan ng mga Agta located at Barangay Cozo, Casiguran, Aurora. Last May, 2008, our group had the privilege of meeting these student and we were able to share with them donations including school supplies, generator set, television and DVD player. On December 10, we will come back bringing some school supplies, clothing materials, food items and other items they may need.

Sentrong Paaralan ng mga Agta is about an hour hike from the barangay center, which is about 12 hours away from Manila. The school does not use the same system we are used to due to limited resources, plus the fact that these students are not used to "formal" education. The agtas are generally nomadic people. We were able to bring them some useful materials last 2008 but most of them were either consumed or ravaged by a fire.

We appeal again for your generosity. You can help us bring Christmas cheers to the young agtas by donating cash or other useful materials (school supplies, sporting equipment, food items, etc.), helping us with the transportation requirements of the project or by telling your friends about TREK. For information, please log on to www.trailstoempowerkids.com.

Very truly yours,

Mark Fer Castillo

09158549686 / 09324631635

Team Leader

Noel Dulay

09088850058

Team Leader

Run United 3 Race Results

Please see below Race Results for RUN UNITED 3

Run United 3 Overall results 500m

Run United 3 Overall results 3k

Run United 3 Overall results 5k

Run United 3 Overall results 10k

Run United 3 Overall results 15k

Run United 3 Overall results 21k

Run United 3 Overall results 32k

11.13.11 - Run United 3 (Updated Maps & Gun Starts)

Pre... don't tell me na walang nag-advise ng Assembly Time & Gun Start ha... 

Pre... para di ka maligaw... click mo na lang yun images to get a larger view. ;)

11.27.11 - McHappy Day Fun Run

The McHappy Day Fun Run is for the benefit of the Bright Mind Read project one of McDonald House Charities (RMHC) flagship program. BMR is a partnership program with the Department of Education (DepEd) that aims to provide beginning reading curricula and tools for grade one public school students all over the country. All proceeds from McHappy Day will be used to purchase BMR kits to reach more public schools.

Race Categories:

1km run for children ages for 3-5 yrs old.

3km children for 6-12 years old

5km open for all ages above 3 years old.

10km open for 15 years old and above

3k family which is composed of 4 members.

For 1k participants they can decorate and/or design the bib that will be given to them. For the 3K and 5K participants they are encouraged to wear their best head-dress for the hat parade. While for the 3k family, the team should wear costume related to each other. E.g. Goldilocks and the three bears. Winners for these contests will receive a prize. For the 1k and 3k run for children, parents/guardians should submit a xerox of NSO birth certificate or passport.

Special Awards:

Best Bib - 1km = Gift Certificate: 500

Best HeadDress 3k/5K = Gift Certificate: 1,000

Best Costume – Family = Gift Certificate: 2,000

Registration prices for the race are as follows:

1km = Php250

3km Children = Php300

5km Open = Php400

10km = Php600

3km Family = Php1000

Registration fee includes:

McHappy Day Fun Run Kit: Race Bib (4 Bibs per Race Kit for 3K Family Category), McHappy Day Reminders with Route Map

Meal Stub: Food can only be claimed and distributed at the venue on the race day itself (6am onwards)

Finisher’s Shirt: It can be claimed at the designated booth once the run is completed.

Finisher’s certificate: It can be claimed at the designated booth once the run is completed.

Regsitration sites:
http://www.mchappyday.com.ph/
MCDO Greenhills
MCDO El Pueblo
MCDO Piazza
MCDO Greenbelt
MCDO Alabang
RUNNR BHS (Mondays-Sundays 12nn-9pm.)

For further information you can log on to their website: http://www.mchappyday.com.ph/ .

12.10.11 - Sunset Run

Join Mr Piolo Pascual as he Run for dreams at the

SUNSET RUN, Race & Rave For A Cause 

Happening on Dec 10, 2011, 4PM at the Bonifacio Global City

The race kicks off via a Vertical Run (reg fee Php 1,150) at the Sun Life Centre along 5th avenue.

Road race follows at 11th Avenue, North Bonifacio.

• 10k 4:30 PM (Php 800)
• 5k 4:45 PM (Php 600)
• 3k 5:00 PM (Php 400)
• 500 M (Kids 5-10) 6:00 PM (Php 200)

Note: Assembly Time: 3:00- 4:00 pm


Registration Details:
Oct 10 - Nov 4 2011 (500M, 3K, 5K, 10K)
TOBY'S ARENA (Mon - Sun, 10am to 8pm) - Shangri La Mall, Glorietta 3, Alabang Town Center
RUNNR (Mon - Sun, 10am to 8pm) - Trinoma, Bonifacio High Street (BGC)

Nov 14 - 19 2011 (Vertical Run)
SUN LIFE CENTER (9am - 6pm) - Bonifacio Global City

Claiming of race kits will be on Nov 14-19 2011 (9am - 6pm) - SUN LIFE CENTER, BGC

Proceeds from the run will go to

For inquiries, you may e-mail info@sunpiology.com or call 0927-8756671. Visit sunpiology.com for updates.

So you want a Race Kit?

Nangyari na ba sa iyo na may gusto ka takbuhan na race, kaso wala ka pang-register?


Gusto mo malaman kung paano ka makaka-kuha ng race kit?

Image: graur razvan ionut / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Ito yung legal, try mo...

1. Mag-ipon at mag-register (kaso, magastos ka kaya wala ka pang-bayad)

2. Sumali sa mga pa-contest. (Marami dyan sa paligid, buksan mo lang ang mga mata)

3. Magpa-sponsor (ang taray!!!)






Kaso, kung desperado. Di kita kukunsintihin. Ika nga, "Try at your own risk".

Image: chanpipat / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

1. Mag-matyag at mag-abang ng mga hindi makakatabo. (kapalan ng konti ang mukha at hingin ang kanilang kit).

2. Mag abang ng mga nag "Buy and Sell". May ibang runners na maaga nag-register kaso, biglang hindi makakatakbo... at binebenta ang kanilang race kit.

3. Mag-Bandit. (ginawa ko na minsan ito... although may baon naman akong sariling hydration at hindi kumuha sa water stations, di ko pa din gusto ang pakiramdam. di ko na inulit)


Sa tatlong nasa itaas... eto ang pwedeng maging problema... Walang insurance. Kung may mangyari sa iyo sa race, walang sagot sa iyo ang organizer.


4. Kapalan ang mukha at mag-gate crash sa blogcons. Btw, hindi lahat ng blogcons eh namimigay ng free race kit... :)



Pero seriously... if wala talaga pang-register. Marami naman kalsadang pwedeng libreng takbuhan. 

Bakit Why?!?

"Don't take the first step, if you're planning to cheat... " - Anonymous

Actually, imbento ko lang yang quote na nasa itaas... hehehe.

Kidding aside, kung binabalak lang naman mangdaya sa karera, sana huwag na lang sumali...

Mas matatanggap pa ng lahat ang mag DNF tayo, kesa sa mandaya...

Maraming makaka-kita sa iyo. Akala mo lang wala, pero meron, meron, meron!


Dahil naging saksi na ako sa ganitong pangyayari....



50K Ultra 2010...

Tumakbo ako noon sa isang lugar sa may Visayas.

Matarik ang ruta, na-tempt ako mamulot ng mga putol na sanga ng puno para gawing tungkod. Pero di ko ginawa, pakiramdam ko kasi pandaraya din yun. Patag naman kasi yun ruta, matarik nga lang.

May naabutan ako dalawang mama. Ang kaso, magkatali ang kanilang mga baywang. Hinihila ng isang manong ang isa pa... Para sa akin, ang lagyan ng tali ang baywang at magpahila ay isang uri na din ng pandaraya.




42K Milo Marathon 2009...

Pagkatapos ko tumakbo/lumakad ng 42KM. Binalikan ko yung ibang kaibigan mananakbo para bigyan ng suporta. Pag-sapit ko sa tapat ng Aristocrat, binati ko si Runner X ng.. "Okay ka pa?" At sumenyas sya ng "thumbs-up".

Nun aking naabutan ang mga kaibigan, na-i-kwento ko sa kanila na nakasalubong ko si Runner X. Dito ko nalaman na nag-quit na pala ito at sumakay ng bus sa may bandang Buendia.

Kaso, eto ang malupit. Kumuha ng medal si Runner X at proud na proud pa na ibinandera ito...

12.03.11 - Run Walk 'N Roll

click the picture to see a larger view...