11.12.11 - Garfield's Runner's Cup

Got an e-mail from the Garfield Team of their fun run event...

Garfield Apparel believes in the importance of health, fitness, and wholesome bonding within the Filipino family. In line with the objective of developing a new experience for runners, comes Garfield’s Runner’s Cup this November 12, 2011 at Manila Ocean Park!

“We wanted to create a new dimension, and transform the usual fun run event. Expect a different kind of run. Expect a journey of fun-filled memories and experience catered for the whole family,” says Garfield Apparel Marketing Manager Kyle Ong.

Garfield and other cartoons will be joining the race. Not only that, but also well-loved Garfield apparel celebrity stars such as Mutya Orquia, Louise Abuel (100 days to Heaven), Clarence and Brenna (Star Circle Quest Grand Winners) and many more will be joining their fans during the run. To close the event, there would be a 2-hour culminating activity, the Garfield Zone. This includes a concert, food fest, fun games and activities, freebies and many more. There is something for everyone!

More than an enjoyable experience, participants will also be able to lend a hand to the community, because proceeds from this event would go to a children charity organization.

The registration for Garfield Runner’s Cup starts on September 20 onwards at the following Chris Sports branches: SM North Edsa The Annex, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, and Festival Supermall; and October 10 onwards at ROX Bonifacio High Street. Registration period is until November 10. Garfield Runner’s Cup would accept limited runners for the safety of the participants. Registration fees and categories as follows:

Route map:

Race kit includes a commemorative Singlet, a Race bib, Discounts from sponsors, a Goodie Bag and a ticket to the Garfield Zone after the race.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/GarfieldRunnersCup or contact us at garfieldrun@yahoo.com or 09175746323 / 09239347332.

12.10.11 - 2nd CORREGIDOR International Half-Marathon

Ganda ba? Join na! =D

The Corregidor International Half-Marathon (CIHM) now on its 2nd year is set to fire-off on December 10, 2011. Beginning this year, CIHM will be held annually every 2nd weekend of December.

Slots will be limited to not more than 800 runners, so register early.

2011 CIHM Race singlet

Registration fee:
- Regular rate - P2,500.00 (until Nov 20)
- Late registration - P3,000.00 (Nov 21 to Dec 4)

Optionals:
- Carbo-Loading Dinner - P250 (Dec 9, Friday night)
- Limited Edition CIHM Jacket - P750
- iTab on the Finisher's Medal, name and finish time engraved - P150

2011 CIHM Race sling bag

Inclusions:
- Roundtrip ferry to and from Corregidor
- Full lunch buffet on race day
- Race bib w/ RFID timing chip
- 2011 CIHM Race singlet
- 2011 CIHM Race sling bag
- 2011 CIHM Finisher's Medallion (or a 10K Achiever Medal)
- R.O.X. Runners' Briefing (Dec 3 and 4)

Limited Edition CIHM Jacket

- 2011 CIHM Champion Party featuring a top band back-to-back with a rave party (Dec 10, Saturday night)
- 2011 CIHM Finisher's Certificate

Registration facility:
- On-line - www.corregidor21.runningmate.ph
- Manual (late registration) - R.O.X. BHS, Nov 21 to Dec 4, 1pm to 8pm

11.13.11 - Rain 4 Africa 2011

We are raising awareness and channeling donations to East Africa, which is now facing the worst famine crisis in 20 years. All proceeds and donations made during the run will go straight to the World Food Programme's initiatives.

Wear a bright shirt in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Africa.
For 3k runners, wear orange; 5k runners, wear green; and 10k runners, wear blue.

If you dont have this color, it's okay... just wear something bright in color.

For more information, call 836-2514 or visit www.alifelinetoafrica.org.

REGISTRATION PARTNERS
CHRIS SPORTS
SM North Annex (3rd Floor), SM Megamall (Bldg. B, 2nd Floor), Glorietta 3 (2nd Floor), Mall of Asia (2nd Floor), Market! Market! (4th Floor), Festival Supermall (3rd Floor), SM Sta Rosa, Laguna

LIFELINE FOUNDATION HEADQUARTERS
86 Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, Parañaque City

GUHIT KAMAY
G/F Cinema Area Alabang Town Center, Zapote Rd., Alabang, Muntinlupa City

REEBOK
2F Festival Supermall, Filinvest Corporate Ave, Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Reklamador-to-door

"Pare, hassle yung pagkuha ng race-kit pare dun sa ang hirap puntahan na location pare... yun driver ko pare pinapunta ko pare, tapos di binigay race-kit ko pare, kailangan daw ng authorization letter pare, bolshoi pare... 
tapos online ito pare eh.. dapat may nag-deliver na lang pare...
tapos di sinunod yun 10AM pare... ginawang 12PM pare... bad trip pare. I did not take my vitamins pa naman pare. And my yaya, she got mad pare... nabastos dun sa claiming area pare... maygaaadddd..."

Are you drugs??? Kung ano mang brand ng katol yang tinitira mo eh pakitigilan na at nagkukulang na ang oxygen sa iyong utak.

Senysa na... Wala ako kinakampihan dito. Kaso, nakakasawa na makabasa at makarinig ng mga reklamo.

Eto tip ko teh...

1. Una... tigilan na ang paghithit ng katol!
2. Magbasa! Magbasa lalo na sa mga official website. Dahil sa official website mo makikita ang maliliit na detalye... (eto nakalagay sa official website ---> *For those who are unable to personally collect their Race Entry Pack, please fill out and print the letter of authorization. Your representative must show this form along with a copy of your Confirmation Slip). Mahirap intindihin? Ayaw mo maniwala? Pwet, este pwes ikaw na ang tumingin dito --> http://runrio.com/2011/09/nike-we-run-manila-10k-2011/
3. Huwag! Huwag basta maniniwala lalo na sa mga sites na nangongopya lang. Malamang sa hinde eh, hindi nakapag-update yun site na pinupuntahan nyo nun biglang nag-adjust ng oras ang organizer.
4. Kung! Kung nakapag-register na. Huwag masyadong atat!!! Dahil malamang sa hinde, eh meron pa na mas atat sa iyo.
5. Kung ulet! Kung may pila. Pumila ng maayos.
6. Kung na naman! Kung may reklamo... umayos sa pakikipag-usap sa tamang kinauukulan. Hindi yung magtatatalak at  magrereklamo sa hangin. Ang root word ay "ayos". Kung ayos kang kausap, eh kakausapin ka din ng ayos. 
7. IF! Para maiba naman.. If nakuha mo na ang Race Kit at medyo madami ang  tao sa claiming area, eh umalis ka na at nakakasikip ka lang. Tambay ka muna sa istarbaks, para nerbiyusin ng konti.

Opinyon ko lang...
Although nag-release ng change of time regarding sa claiming ng kits, sana di na lang binago yung oras. Dahil madaming hindi nagbabasa or malamang walang kaibigang nakapagsabi at nag-pa-alala na nag-palit ng oras. 

Or wala lang talagang kaibigan, period.

"Eh hindi pare eh...." 

Humihithit pa din!

(imahe ay galing dito --> http://www.blogger.com/profile/07020422699746467149 )

11.20.11 - Nathan Ridge Run

A breathtaking view of nature overlooking the lush greeneries of Tagaytay, an uphill road course through rolling hills, and never-before-opened running areas set the Nathan Ridge Run apart from your common fun run.

Slated for November 20th at the Tagaytay Highlands, the race is organized by renowned multi-sport accessory brand Nathan Performance Gear (Nathan), who will challenge Filipino runners in a unique test of athleticism, endurance and environmental advocacy.

Nathan will provide participants access to previously off-limits tracks, resulting in a fresh, challenging and steep uphill road course meant to push the limits of each runner. While in the venue, runners can also take advantage of several exclusive perks, including access to some of Highlands’ amenities and discounts.

The Nathan Ridge Run features three race divisions for the beginner to the elite with its 5K, 10K and 21K road distances. Runners are set to get their hearts racing for health and for nature. Beginners can hone their craft and endurance, while veteran athletes can improve their level of game.

Nathan Quickdraw Plus

In the spirit of greener practices, the use of environmentally harmful plastic cups will be ditched in favor of free Nathan handheld sports bottles included in the race kit or the racers’ own hydration gear. Runners can use innovative bottles such as the Nathan Quickdraw Plus, which provides them easy access to hydration while on-the-go.

Nathan Sprint

Runners can park, refill, hydrate and go for gold. Simple and efficient, the Quickdraw Plus is best for keeping dehydration at bay; no need to wait until the next check point to replenish, and no need to use harmful disposables.

Instead of the typical water stations you see in most city races, where plastic cups are lined up for the taking and disposed of as soon as runners are sufficiently hydrated, Nathan will be setting up conveniently placed refilling stations in different points of the road.

To Register, please visit R.O.X, Toby's, Runnr, Secondwind

Race fees and inclusions:
5K - P850 (singlet, Nathan Sprint handheld, post-race meal)
10K & 21K - P1,050 (singlet, Nathan Quickdraw Plus handheld, post-race meal)

Transportation hassle? Just add P350 for a bus seat reservation

Race starts at 5:30AM 
For inquiries, email nathan.philippines@ymail.com