adidas KOTR 2011 Kick-Off Advisory

Got this e-mail from Isa Sevilla of GREEN BULB PR...
please take time to read this, pinagpaguran ito. Please... (hehehehe)

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adidas would like to remind you that the KOTR 2011 Kick-Off is this coming Monday to Wednesday, October 10-12 from 11am to 11pm at the NBC Tent at the Fort Bonifacio Global City.

Come collect your race pack during this time. Do note that it is mandatory to collect your race pack in order to participate in the race. There are running clinics, talks for runners, selling and sampling booths, games, and raffle, so we encourage all participants to drop by. The KOTR 2011 Kick-off is open to the public so please feel free to bring family and friends.

Read on to ensure smooth race pack collection. 

 

The adidas Race Pack consists of the ff:

1. KOTR 2011 Tote Bag
2. KOTR 2011 Singlet
3. Race Bib
4. KOTR 2011 Timing Device
5. Freebies from Sponsors

Collecting race pack for yourself:

Find the lane for your category, fall in line, and present your KOTR confirmation letter and the valid ID that you used for the registration. No requirements or incomplete requirements, no race pack.

Collecting through a representative:

Should you be unable to collect your race pack personally, you may allow someone else to collect on your behalf. A representative should present an ID, authorization letter issued by you, attached with your (participant) KOTR confirmation letter, and a photocopy of the ID you used for registration. No requirements or incomplete requirements, no race pack. Representative should locate the lane for your category and queue accordingly.

Collecting bulk race packs:

For group race pack collection, please double check to have all your requirements intact. Please bring authorization letter, attached with the corresponding KOTR confirmation letter, and photocopy of each valid ID used for registration, strictly for each participant whose race pack is being collected for. Find the lane for bulk collection and queue accordingly. No requirements or incomplete requirements, no race pack.

Collecting for minors:

Minors (participants below 18 years old by 23 October), please present your confirmation email, and the valid ID that you used for registration. Please take note that a signed Parental Consent and Indemnity Agreement, and a photocopy of ID of the parent/guardian are required as well.

If you are outside Metro Manila:

All participants from the provinces and overseas who are unavailable for the Kick-Off may claim their race packs on the race day at the Bonifacio Global City on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 3am-4am only. Please present your KOTR confirmation letter and valid ID used for registration. No requirements or incomplete requirements, no race pack.

If you registered through Free Run Promo:

Please expect delivery of your race pack on or before Oct 21. Come down to NBC Tent to participate in the side events at the Kick-Off, too.

* adidas Reserves the right to amend all of the above stated at its discretion. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/adidasPhilippines.

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Add ko lang... parang nakalimutan nila ipaalala eh...

No requirements or incomplete requirements, no race pack.

Paulit-ulit, paulit-ulit! Unli? Hehehehe

May Nag E-Mail!!!

I received an interesting e-mail inquiry...

"Boss, kung ikaw si Rod Runner. Bakit ang blog header mo ay mga batang tumatakbo sa tubig? Di ba dapat sa Road?"


Good observation! Talagang binasag mo bungo mo para lang dyan ha! 

Pero, oo nga ano... bakit nga ba?

Well... Sa mga hindi po nakaka-alam (ats if, este as if may iba pang interesado malaman bukod kay koya), lumaki po ako malapit sa dagat (Manila Bay, Roxas Blvd). Ang aking lolo ay isang mangingisda. At ayon sa aking Nanay, sanggol pa lang ako ay madalas na ako isama ng aking lolo sa dagat tuwing sya ay papa-laot upang mangisda.

Noon, madalas din ako maglaro sa tabing dagat kasama ng aking mga kaibigan kapag walang pasok sa eskwelahan. Wala pa yang Macapagal Blvd... wala pa yang Coastal Road. Maitim nga lang ang buhangin sa Manila Bay, pero napakalinaw ng tubig. Makikita mo ang mga maliliit na isda at mga pana-pana (sea urchins) na nagkalat.

Ayan koya, napahaba tuloy. Sana nasagot ko katanungan mo.

Teka, baka may magtanong kung marunong ako lumangoy. Opo, marunong ako lumangoy. Pero sabi nga ng isang kaibigan sa takbo nun nakita ako lumangoy sa pool, langoy-dagat daw ang alam ko. 


Di ko alam na meron palang langoy-swimming pool... :p

Tissue Please!

I don't have a bike. Dropped the idea of buying at least for now, when I learned that the price of a brand new (even decent second-hand) bike actually costs much more than my 2nd hand car.

But I do know how to ride one. Malakas daw ang loob ko, sabi ng tatay ko. I learned to bike when I was still in pre-school. And this is without the aid of trainers. At an early age I learned what to do and what not to do when biking. Road etiquette? Syempre naman...

1. Stay in your lane.
2. Don't compete with cars.
3. Keep right.
4. Signal when changing lanes.
5. Never do sudden stops.
and the list goes on and on and on...

How about blowing your nose while biking? Well, I'd probably slow down and go to the sides to do my business. Same goes to blowing your nose while running, just that I look at my back, then left & right, when clear, then I do my business.

But how about blowing your nose while doing a 30k Bike Criterium Race? It's either I slow down a bit and go back of the pack, then do my business. Or better yet, go to the sides and aim at unknowing bystanders. Just like what this guy did.

nakataas na ang kanang-kamay at naghahanda na suminga!

I was at the corner of 7th & 26th ave at the BGC area with my team mates to watch and take pictures of the criterium event. I saw this biker suddenly making his way to the sides. I aimed my camera and took the shot. Then I heard him blow his nose in front of us.

Huli ka!!!

Sabi ng tatay ko... "Sa iyo ang bike... pero di mo pag-a-ari ang kalsada"

Sa haba ng kalsada na walang tao sa tabi, dun mo pa napiling suminga? Ayos!

Run United 3 In-Store Registration (MOVED)

Got an e-mail from RunRio team that the In-Store Registration will be moved from October 3, 2011 to October 7, 2011.

Online registration will still open on October 3, 2011.

Please see RunRio's official statement below...

Dear Runners,

Due to the unfavorable conditions that the recent Typhoon Pedring brought to the country, the scheduled delivery and receipt of the official RunRio Trilogy Leg 3: Run United 3 2011 singlets were not met. Due to this delay, RunRio decided to move the In-Store Registration to October 7, Friday to ensure that runners will be able to bring with them a complete race kit upon registration.

Online Registration on the other hand, will still open as scheduled on Monday, October 3, 2011.
Thank you very much for your kind understanding. We look forward to your participation in the upcoming Run United 3 2011.

Warm Regards,
The Runrio Team

ADOBO RUN After Dark

adobo Magazine and Crush Communications presents a unique run that will be happening on the night of October 29, 2011 at the Aseana Business Park, Bay City, Pasay-Paranaque (near MOA).

"adobo Run After Dark 2011 is a fantasy-themed run for an estimated 5,000 runners. This electrifying, one-of-a-kind event kicks off the Halloween-All Saints'-All Souls' Day long weekend. After last year's initial adobo Run After Dark, the organizers are ready to mount the 2nd edition with more pizzazz and surprises. There will be an after-run party with live music, free flowing beer, a sideline bazaar, spectacular performers (samba percussionists, poi dancers, fire breathers, carnival queens), fireworks display, dazzling lights show, and fantasy costumes." - adobo Run after dark (Fact Sheet)

Race Categories are 3K (Costume Run), 5K and 15K.
Race Assembly will start at 7:00PM.

This race will have a unique gun time/start as runners for the shorter distance will start first before having the longer distance run their race. The race for 3K will start at 8:00PM, followed by the 5K runners at 8:20PM (3K runners are expected to be finished at this time), then at 9:00PM, the 15K runners will follow.

How To Register:

• Oct 3 to 23, 2011 at Runnr Trinoma, Toby's EDSA Shangri-la, ROX BGC.
• Sep 1 to Oct 23, 2011 for On-line registration (www.adoborun.runningmate.ph)

Registration fee is P750
Note: registration may end earlier and is subject to race slot availability

Race Maps:


Inclusions:
Race singlet, Runningmate Timing Chip, Bib Number, Finisherʼs Certificate, Loot Bag, Party Stub, Finisherʼs Medal (for top 500 15k & 5k runners, respectively)

the 4 stripes at the back of the singlets are reflectors.

Top finishers for each category will get the following:


Eto malupet... the best in costume will get P 10,000.00!!!

For more details, you can log-on to www.adobomagazine.com/adoborun, or email them at adoborun@yahoo.com, or contact them at 0905-3861076