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RACE IT UP

2011-07-16T07:17:00.000-07:00

Lets join RACE IT UP Family Day Fun Run at BHS on July 30, 2011 (Saturday) 5:00 Am

Proceeds from this event will be for the benefit of the social programs of CARITAS MANILA

REGISTRATION FEES:

300m Kids Run – Php100
3Km – Php350
5Km – Php450
10Km – Php550

REGISTRATION VENUES:

SINGLET DESIGN:

5,000 Singlets Are Available, First Come First Served On Singlet Sizes.

RACE MAPS:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: When And Where Is The Fun Run Going To Be Held?

A: July 30, At The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Q: Do You Have Other Activities Aside From The Fun Run?

A: Yes, Aside From Our Fun Run, And A Whole Day Of On-Ground Events That The Whole Family Will Enjoy.

Q: How Much Is The Race Fee?

Run: Kiddos Run - P100 / 3k - P350 / 5k - P450 / 10k - P550

Activity Area: P100 (For Non-Runners) Race Participants Can Enter The Activity Area For Free) Kids Under 4 Ft. Enter For Free.

Q: Any Privileges For Cablelink Subscribers?

A: Yes They Get Less P50 For Being A Cablelink Subscriber. Just Present Your SOA. Only In Cablelink Offices Can You Claim This Privilege. Bayad Centers Will Not Honor This And Will Encourage You To Go To Cablelink Instead Or Pay The Amount In Full. You May Also Get Special Lootbags On A Per Availability Basis.

The New Special Rates For Cablelink Subscribers Are:

Run: 3k - P300 / 5k - P400 / 10k - 500

Activity Area: P50 (For Non-Runners And Non-Cyclists) Race Participants Can Enter The Activity Area For Free) Kids Under 4 Ft. Enter For Free.

Q: What Are The Race Distances?

A: Runners - 300m (Kids 12 & Below) 3k, 5k And 10k

Q: What Time Do I Have To Be There?

A: Be There Before 5:00am

Q: What Time Will The Run Start?

A: The Run Will Start At 6:00am

Q: What Time Will The On-Ground Activity Center Be Open?

A: The Activity Area Will Be Opened At 5:30am

Q: What Timing System Will Be Used?

A: Strider RFID Timing With Back System By Item Hound Will Be Used For The Races With Exception Of The Kiddos Run.

Q: What Are The Prizes For The Finishers?

A: Top Five For Each Race Distance For Men And Women Receive Trophies And Or A Medal Plus A Cash Prize And Sponsors Prizes. All Finishers From The Kiddo Run Will Receive A Special Loot Bag From Cablelink, The Top Runner Per Age Level For Boys And Girls Will Receive A Prize.

Q: Will I Get A Singlet?

A: Yes, 5,000 Singlets Are Available, First Come First Served On Singlet Sizes.

Q: Will I Get A Race Kit?

A: Yes, It Will Be Provided To You Along With The Singlet, Three Days Before The Event, July 27 And Shall Be Picked Up Where You Registered. It Will Also Be Available On The Grounds Registration Area On Race Day.

Q: Is There Food To Eat? Can We Bring Food?

A: You Can Bring Food, We Also Have A Variety Of Food Stalls With Reasonable Prices Inside The Activity Area For Your Convenience.

Q: What Is Included In The Race Kit?

A: Race Bib, RFID Tag, Race Map, Rules And Guidelines For The Race, Baller ID.

Q: Will There Be Actors And Actresses There?

A: Yes, Many As Per Availability.

Q: When Can I Get The Race Kit And Singlet?

A: Starting July 27 Where You Registered. You May Also Claim It On Race Day.

Q: Do You Do Reservations?

A: This Is A First Come, First Served Event. Runners Are Confirmed Soon As They Submit The Completed Form And Pay The Corresponding Fee. Please Drop By Any Of The Outlets Or On Bonifacio Global City On The Day Itself To Join.

Q: I Don't Want To Join The Race, I Just Want To Enter Your Activity Area.

A: Yes, You Just Have To Pay P100 As Entrance Fee. However, You Will Not Be Given A Race Kit And Singlet; Those Are Only For The Race Participants.

Q: When And Where Can I Register?

A: You Can Register At Any Cablelink Office, Rox Store And Selected Bayad Center Outlets Starting April 28, 2011 To July 28, 2011.

Q: Will Registration Continues After The 5,000th Runner?

A: We Can Provide Race Bibs, Race Tags, Race Info Materials From Runner 5,001 Up To 8,000 More Additional Runners. Race Singlets Limited To 5,000 Runners.

Q: Will There Be A Baggage Counter During The Race?

A: Yes, It Will Be Located Near The Race Head Quarters Near The Start/Finish Line And Activity Area.

Q: Will There Be A Raffle?

A: Yes, There Will Be A Sponsors Raffle After The Race During The Awarding Proceedings.

Q: Are There Loot Bags?

A: Loot Bags Are Subject To Availability Of Products Given By The Sponsors.

Q: Will The Event Push Through If It Rains?

A: The Run/Circuit Race Will Push Through Rain Or Shine Or As When The Race Director Deems It Fit For The Runners To Finish The Course Safely. Limited Tents Will Be In Place For People If It Rains.

Q: Will There Be A First Aid Area?

A: Yes, Located Near The Start/Finish Area And At Selected Points Of The Race Route. There Will Also Be Roving Paramedics To Assist The Runners.

Q: How Do I Stay Updated?

http://www.facebook.com/raceitup

http://www.cablelink.com.Ph/raceitup

Or E-Mail Us At mktg.ads@cablelink.com.ph

Rexona Adventure Run 2011

2011-06-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

When: July 24, 2011.
Where: SM Mall of Asia
Categories: 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K

Regular In-store registration period is from June 4, to July 3, 2011 only at the following venues:

•RUNNR – G/F Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn – 8pm,Tel # 4031787
•Toby’s SM Mall of Asia – G/F Entertainment Mall, Roxas Blvd., Manila(12nn–8pm, Tel # 556-0445)
•Planet Sports Glorietta – 2F Glorietta 3, Makati City (12nn – 8pm, Tel # 8177896)
•The Athletes Foot - Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City and 3F Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Pasig City(12nn – 8pm, Tel# 6363162)
•Planet Sports Trinoma – 2nd level, Trinoma cor. North EDSA, Quezon City(12nn – 8pm, Tel# 9167451)
•STOKED - Gateway, Greenhills, and Rockwell

Late registration period is from July 4, to July 10, 2011 at the following venues:

RUNNR, Bonifacio Global City
Toby’s SM Mall of Asia
The Athletes Foot, Robinsons Galleria

SINGLET DESIGN:

Registrants of the Rexona Run will also get, as part of the race kit, a reusable timing card - another innovation from RunRio - for FREE! Holders of the timing card will also be given priority registration for all other upcoming races of RunRio.

To know more about this newest innovation, you may attend the Runrio Timing Card Public Launch which will be held on Saturday (June 18, 2011) at the Activity area (infront of RUNNR), Bonifacio High Street, BGC from 6:00AM to 8:30AM. Everyone is invited as Coach Rio himself will be there to discuss and give us knowledge about the timing card.

Assembly Times and Gun-start:

Race Category	Assembly Time	Gun Start
3K	4:00AM	6:00AM
5K	4:00AM	5:50AM
10K	4:00AM	5:30AM
21K	4:00AM	5:10AM

MERRELL ADVENTURE RUN 2011

2011-05-24T02:05:00.000-07:00

Are you getting bored with the same old routes? No problem. There's an even more Challenging event for you

Join the Merrell Adventure Run 2011. On its second year, will again lead you through dirt roads, flowing streams, river crossing, rock scrambling, and uphill downhill trails in a new but equally challenging breathtaking race course at Timberland Heights, San Mateo, Rizal.

Brave up to this outdoor challenge and run on the rugged side this June 18, 2011.

RACE INFORMATION

Date: June 18, 2011 (Saturday)
Time: Assembly is at 5:00am for all categories.
Race starts at 5:40 am (21K), 5:50 am (10K), and 6:00am (5K).
Race Distances: 5K, 10K, 21K

RACE FEATURES

New Venue: Timberland Heights, San Mateo, Rizal
New Category: 21K
Exciting prizes and freebies await participants!

AWARDS & RACE RESULTS

5K /10K / 21K
1st (Male and Female) 3,000.00 8,000.00 15,000.00 Cash prize and Gift bag
2nd (Male and Female) 2,000.00 6,000.00 11,000.00 Cash prize and Gift bag
3rd (Male and Female) 1,000.00 4,000.00 9,000.00 Cash prize and Gift bag

Prizes will also be raffled-off during the program. The Race Bib number automatically qualifies each runner for the RAFFLE DRAW.

FINISHER’S MEDALS will be given after the race to the Top 20 finishers of 5K, Top 20 finishers of 10K, and all runners of 21K who finish the course before the 9:00am final cut-off time for all categories.

CERTIFICATES will be sent through email within two weeks after the race date to those who finish the course in their specific categories.

RACE RESULTS will be posted on Takbo.ph and the Merrell Philippines fan page.

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT:

Trail running shoes, Hydration pack/Bottle belt, Cap, Gloves, Running gaiters and Energy bar or gel, especially for the 21K runners.

REGISTRATION:

Download the MAR registration form from http://www.flickr.com/photos/62719183@N07/5709093152/ or get it at selected Merrell concept shops. Submit filled-out registration form with your fee from May 14 to June 14, 2011 at the MERRELL CONCEPT SHOPS listed below. Race Kits can be claimed June 1, 2011 onwards.

MARKET MARKET
G/F Space 23-24 Phase 8
Gaisano Market Market
Taguig City
Tel. no. (02) 836-1560

TRINOMA
Space 2128 M2
Quezon City
Tel. No. (02) 915-0197

FESTIVAL MALL
2/F Festival Mall
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Tel. No. (02) 659-3284

MARQUEE MALL
Nepo Ave. Angeles City, Pampanga
Tel. no (045) 304-0654

THE SINGLET:

REGISTRATION FEES (Inclusive of Race Kit and Race Singlet)
P500 - 5K
P650 - 10K
P800 - 21K

CONTACT PERSON

Thumbie Remigio
Email: thumbieremigio@yahoo.com
Mobile no. +632-915-687-2380
Landline no. 02-9329071

Dont Worry, Run Happy

2011-05-17T21:53:00.000-07:00

I love the song "Dont worry be happy" by Bob marley. Night before my runs, I always make sure to put that song in my ipod playlist. I felt relaxed when I listen to his song while running. I also felt that Im temporary away from my problems and anxieties.

Many friends had asked me, What makes running a exciting and addicting sports for me.

As all we know, running is painful, tedious, and exhausting exercise. plus, you need to skip friday night gimmiks to have enough sleep for weekend race events. I think the hardest part is, you have to wake up early in the morning just to run.

So, why do so many people addicted it?

People run for obvious reasons like to increase performance, to release stress,to stay in shape,
and to reach an ideal body weight. But for others, there is a certain feeling that they are addicted to.

Most of runner says that euphoria or so-called "runner's high that comes after a run is what motivates them most, They have experienced a happy feeling during and after the race called endorphin rush .

Endorphins are natural hormones that your brain releases when it senses happiness. These endorphins give you a sense of happiness, satisfaction and well-being. It is released during long, continuous workouts, when the level of intensity is between moderate and high, and breathing is difficult. This also corresponds with the time that muscles use up their stored glycogen.

During a release of endorphins the person may be exposed to bodily harm from strenuous bodily functions after going past his or her body's physical limit. This means that runners can keep running despite pain, continuously surpassing what they once considered to be their limit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphin#Runner.27s_high

On May 22, 2011 Let us release your Happy Hormone called Endorphins and join Brooks Run Happy!

Registration Fee:

Php 500.00 for 3K and 5K
Php 600.00 for 10K and 15K

Gun Start:

15K 5:30am
10K 5:40am
5K 5:50am
3K 6:00am

Routes:

3KM

5KM

10KM

15KM

Akyat Pinatubo Climb For A Cause

2011-05-11T22:41:00.000-07:00

It was June 15, 1991 When Mt. Pinatubo eruption happens. I was only 9 years old then
and I remember the times when everyone in our neighborhood were busy removing ash falls
in their roof. I was very happy that time because of one week class suspension. But, when I watched the news and saw what happened in barangays in Tarlac and Pampanga, I felt bad and
realized that it was a serious matter.

It was the second largest eruption of the 20th century. Mount Pinatubo Volcano had been dormant for 400 years.

The effect of erruption was very devastating and it destroyed Irrigation systems, water
service facilities, power transmission and lateral lines, roads bridges and other
infrastructures were damaged mainly by lahars while houses and public buildings
collapsed from the weight of accumulated ash deposits.
Those were the memories of Mt.Pinatubo 10 years ago. I cant imagine how can they can recover from such disaster. But, Nothing is impossible with God. The nature recovers itself and bring back its beauty.

After a decade, Mt. Pinatubo became one of the tourist spot in the Philippines. I dont want to miss the opportunity to witness the beauty of Mt. Pinatubo.

I already climbed 2 mountains this year (Pico de loro and Mt.Maculot) and Mt.Pinatubo would be my Third.

On May 28, 2011, There will be an event named Akyat Pinatubo" Blogger's climb for a Cause. Organized by Let’s Go Sago! Travel Club. The proceeds of the event will be go to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan.

Photos taken from Lets Go Sago

ITINERARY:

Akyat Mt. Pinatubo Day Tour

May 28, 2011, Saturday

Tarlac, Philippines

Day Tour

03:00a - Assembly at Panay Avenue, Quezon Avenue MRT

03:30am - Departure to Capas, Tarlac
06:30am- ETA Tourism Office
07:00am- 4 x 4 ride to jump off point
07:30am- Start of 2-hour trek (can be shorter depending on the speed of participants)
10:00am- ETA crater; free-time, swim, explore
11:30am- Lunch break
01:00pm- ETD to jump off point (2-hr trek)
03:00pm- ETA jump off point; 4 x 4 ride back to Tourism Office
03:30pm- ETA Tourism Office; wash-up
04:30pm- ETD to Capas Shrine
05:00pm- Side trip to Capas Shrine (if time permits)
05:30pm- ETD to Manila.

* arrival time in manila may vary, but the ETA would be 9:00pm

Package Inclusions for All

* Roundtrip Private Van/Bus Transfers
* 4×4 Vehicle to hiking trail (optional skyway)
* Local Guide
* Optional Skyway toll fee
* Conservation Fee
* Usage of Shower Area at Pinatubo Spa Town
* Sidetrip to Capas Shrine
* Pre-Event Briefing on May 20 (venue to be announced)

For more information visit Let's Go Sago blogsite.

This event will be made possible through the following sponsors who took care of the tokens and raffle prizes:

Jollibee
Havaianas
Starbucks Philippines
Unilab
Travel Factor
Solid Hosting
Blogger Manila

Event media will also be covered by the following partners:
Nufffnang Philippines
ChurpChurp Philippines
Orange Magazine TV

Grace to the Finish

2011-05-02T22:28:00.000-07:00

Beneficiaries:

Singles Encounter Weekend Retreat (a retreat aimed to give individuals a personal encounter with God)

Sitio Espeleta, Muntinlupa (a community of relocated informal settlers that is in great need of our generosity and support)

When: June 05, 2011

Where: Cuenca Park , Ayala Alabang Village

Race categories: 3k/5k/10k

Assembly time: 5:15 am

Registration fees:

Regular (for all categories)- Ind – Php 500/ Group of 4 – Php 400 each

Singlet sizes choices: XS – XXL (assurance of singlet size availablity is not guaranteed)

Race packet distribution: May 28-June 3

Goodies: Prizes await placers in all categories

Organizer: Singles Aposotolate of St James/ Powered by RunRio

Goldilocks Fun Run

2011-04-22T07:48:00.000-07:00

For the most Filipinos, the Goldilocks fairytale has two versions: a golden-haired lass who encounters the three bears, and the bakeshop that has become an integral part of the Filipino way of life.

Now on its 45th year, Goldilocks remains that company and more. At the forefront of its industry, the company enjoys a substantial lead over competitors in all aspects of performance. National consumer surveys have consistently identified Goldilocks as the landslide winner in customer satisfaction indices such as Awareness Conversion (the ability to translate brand awareness to actual trial) and Share of Heart (the emotional approach to measuring preference).

Most Filipinos consider Goldilocks not only a brand, but also a Filipino Institution. In fact its popular tagline, “How thoughtful, how Goldilocks” has evolved over the years into “How thoughtful, how Pinoy (colloquial for ‘Filipino’)”, and later to “Ang sarap magmahal ng Pinoy!”, embracing a culture and tradition that goes beyond the name.

Through the years, Goldilocks has made significant contributions to the upliftment of the lives of Filipinos. With the company’s commitment to its continuing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, the Goldilocks Fun Run will also be a fund-raising activity for the benefit of the Goldilocks Foundation and its F.E.E.D. (Feeding Program,Education, Environment, and Disaster Assistance) initiatives.

The Goldilocks Fun Run is sure to be a memorable event not only for running enthusiasts
but for the whole family. We hope to see you there, and here’s to a Goldi-Good run!

SINGLET (NEW BALANCE)

REGISTRATION VENUES

Online registration period is from April 8, 2011 to May 1, 2011 only. Delivery of race kits will start on April 15, 2011.

Regular In-store registration period is from April 8 to May 1, 2011 only at the following venues:

• RUNNR – G/F Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn – 8pm,Tel # 4031787)
• R.O.X. – Level 2 R.O.X. Bldg. Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City (12nn–8pm, Tel # 8564638)
• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia – G/F Entertainment Mall, Roxas Blvd., Manila(12nn–8pm, Tel # 556-0445)
• Planet Sports Glorietta – 2F Glorietta 3, Makati City (12nn – 8pm, Tel # 8177896)
• The Athletes Foot Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City
• Planet Sports Trinoma – 2nd level, Trinoma cor. North EDSA, Quezon City(12nn – 8pm, Tel# 9167451)
• The Athlete’s Foot Robinsons Galleria – 3F Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Pasig City(12nn – 8pm, Tel# 6363162)
• Goldilocks Store Shaw Blvd.

Late registration period is from May 2 to May 8, 2011 at the following venues:

• ROX, Bonifacio Global City
• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia
• The Athletes foot, Robinsons Galleria.

REGISTRATION FEES

Running enthusiasts can choose from 5K (P600), 10K (P600) and 21K (P750) distances
There will also be a 500M (P250) category for kids ages 5-12 years old.

For more info visit: http://www.runrio.com/

ROUTE

5 KM

10KM

21KM

PCPF RUN WITH DOCTORS

2011-04-03T19:36:00.000-07:00

When I was young, I ran away from doctors when I saw them because I am afraid of injection.
But on May 1, 2011 ( Labor day ) at SM Mall of Asia, I will run with Doctors.

Being with the doctors outside the clinic and the hospital where they are just like everyone else is an occasion for fellowship and glee. Health assumes an equitable face: health as actually practiced in contrast to health as advised. The doctors may use the chance to compare with each other their levels of fitness; the public may want to see how they fare versus their doctors, or simply spend the time with them on a Sunday morning.

The number of doctors who have taken up running not only as a form of exercise but as a lifestyle has increased tremendously over the last several months. They have joined a bandwagon of Filipinos who now apply science in the activity. The health benefits of running come with the right pair of shoes, the fit of the clothes, the proper way for the feet to hit the ground, the appropriate pacing, and the adequacy of hydration. When doctors learn the science, expect them to do it quickly and with confidence.

Running gives a high that is good and healthy for both the doctors and their patients. On May 1, 2011, approximately 1,000 of the 5,000 doctors from all over the country who will be in Manila for the annual convention of the Philippine College of Physicians will spearhead the RUN WITH DOCTORS as a fund-raising activity. The doctors are inviting their patients and the public to join them at the SM Mall of Asia Complex. They may participate in the 3K, 5K and 10K categories.

Registration will be from March 24 - April 25, 2011. For inquiries, please call 703 – 1736 or 910-2252 – 54 or visit http://www.runrio.com./

RACE ROUTE:

3KM Route

5KM Route

10KM Route

Sponsored By:

The Tale of the 3 Marathons ( The Mango, The Dolphin, and The Bull )

2011-03-21T05:10:00.000-07:00

THE MANGO

Cebu International Marathon

TBR Dream Marathon 2011 was supposedly to be my first marathon, but Cebu International Marathon accidentally opens a window for me. When Wesley Oraña got injured in Rizal Day Run, he asked me if
I want to replace him. Since I was already booked in Cebu that time and registered to run for 21K category, I decided to give my racekit to other runner and take the shot to run my first marathon in Cebu.

I already build a good base of mileage last december and I am confident that I can finish the race.
Cebu International Marathon is a well organized event. They have sufficient hydration stations,
Sponges, Banana, First aid, and Cebuano Cheerers singing sinulog theme song.

I experienced difficulty in my run in Cebu because of the scortching hot and very humid weather.
Upon reaching KM32, My energy began to deminished. It was 9:30 in the morning but It feels like
I was running during 2:00 in the afternoon ( Now I know what it feels to be a danggit or dried mangoes).

I was able to cross the finish line at at 7:14:00 and I do not experience the emotional feeling
that most of the first timers oftenly said. I realized a lot of things during the race and my trainings, LSDs, and all the friends who gave moral support to me flashes in my mind.

My hardwork paid off!

THE DOLPHIN

Condura Skyway Marathon

After a month. Condura Skyway Marathon comes very fast. Many of my runner friends were already registered. A week before the race, I saw the post of Aileen Piacos of Hungout Buddies selling her 42K racekit for a chep price of Php900. At first, I was very hesitant to join Condura Marathon because of its high registration fee.

During the race, I paced with Gary Chua is a marathon first timer. We did a 10:1 Galloway
at first few kilometers and then change our running plan. We decided to run during downhill and just
walk during the uphills. I really appreciate the cold weather during the race because of what I had experience in cebu. The event is well organized like the previous Condura races. The route is awesome, Its feels like I am Son Gokou running in the snake road in Dragon Ball Z.

Upon reaching the 21K turn around point, we are still doing good. Not until, Km32 when Gary Chua encounters knee pain. We walked for about 4Km until we reached Ayala area. It was in Km40 when I asked him if we could sprint the remaining kilometer but he said that he cannot manage to run anymore. He told me to go ahead, so I ran as fast I can. It was a strong finish for me, I sprinted the last 100 meter stretch to the finish line. I finished at 6:18:00, 56 minutes faster than my cebu marathon.

After I got my medal, I joined the Team CB in the finish line. We wait for other team mates to finish the race and have our lunch at Chowking. That day I decided to join the team officially and said
"Team CB ako".

THE BULL

TBR Dream Marathon

After a month again, March 2011, The Bullrunner Dream Marathon is coming like a raging bull. The latter is the first marathon under my name and I have no reason to mess it up. But a lot of things happens to me before the race. I was not able to attend the final long run of TBR Bull session because

I undergo tooth extraction and my dentist did not let me run for a week.

I only have a total of 25Km run for the month of march. I have 0 mileage for 2 weeks before TBR Dream marathon. It seems that I am not excited or prepared for TBR marathon. Two days before the race, I attended the BDM Victory/TBR Send-off party of Team CB and we got home around 2:00 in the morning. The next day, I woke up late and felt a little hangover.

To compensate my sleep, I slept again afterlunch and woke up at 4pm. I met Jay Samson and Cousin Rose Marie in Mercury Drugs munoz and then we set off to Nuvali Sta rosa Laguna. Thanks God because of the breezy weather that night. Gary Chua and Mich de Ocampo were supposedly my running buddies that night but something happens. We started running as a group together with Team CB pacers Wesley and Rodel Argonout Cuaton. At the second drinking station, Coach Argo and I grabbed a cup for a while and then suddenly we lost them.

With Coach Rodel "Argonout" Cuaton

We saw our fellow TCB team mates Doc Art, Daie, and Bills and joined them. We are doing a 3:1 Galloway until we reached KM 10. Coach Argo told me to go ahead if I wanted to break my personal record. I do not have GPS watch so it is hard for me to monitor my pace. So I asked him if he could pace me and he immedialy agreed.

So the show just get started. We ran a 8 min/km steady pace and 5:1 Galloway. Coach Argo asked my

10K and 32K PR and then Voila. He already conclude that I can finish the race by 5:30:00. Upon reaching KM 19 we already overtaken our fellow TCB Gary Chua and Wesley Oraña .

At the 21Km turn around point, I experienced a slight muscle cramps in my right calves. I popped a capsule of salt stick to reduce muscle cramp and It did. But, the sad part is that gave me a water retention because of the salt. I felt heavy (Bloated) because I already loaded a lot of sports drinks. I try to pee a few times but I couldnt release any fluids.

KM 39 I encountered leg cramps again. We can not help but to stop in the nearest station to seek first aid. The medical assistant gave me a calf stretch and massage. When Coach Argo saw his fellow pacer Earl and KB runner going near with us he said to the medic "Pwede na yan!".

My pace began to drop and my legs muscles were already tired. My pacer said to me "Hindi na kaya ang 5:30 at malabo na tayo mag sub 6hrs". I replied "Ok lang coach" and he said " Hindi pwede yun! tara takbo!".

300 meters away the finish line, I already heard the music from the stage. I saw a lot of friends cheering me and taking pictures. The pain and the fatigue just went away like magic, I got excited and I already feel the second wind but I encountered a leg cramps again. Beeps Santos was there and paced me for a few meters.

When I saw the finish line and the time, I dont know what happened but my energy came back.

I sprinted all the way to the finish line having an adrenaline rush like Ultimate Warrior. It was a sweet victory for me placing ranking 136 over 313 finishers.

I will never forget the TBR Dream Marathon. Even though, It is already my third marathon but

TBR Dream Marathon's aura makes me feel that it was my first. Everyone is emotional and

satisfied with the event. I feel the marathon drama somehow. :)

Special Thanks to Marvin Pangan, Athan Manas and Kat Orbista for the photos
amd Madelin Galvez for some grammar correction.

It is impossible for me to finish the three marathons without the encouragement, advices, and support of my running groups.

TEAM CB (Rayzies)

Six:30 (Barneys)

aNR Ortigas Pearl (Pearlies)

OMG: Oh my G.O.O.D Run

2011-03-09T14:47:00.000-08:00

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists-Philippine Chapter invites one and all to “The G.O.O.D. Run” on April 3, 2011 at Bonifacio High Streets, Global City. Run 3K, 5K or 10K to raise awareness for G.O.O.D. – Goiter, Obesity, Osteoporosis, and Diabetes and for the benefit of the Power of Prevention Through Fitness and Nutrition Program to teach kids how to eat right and stay healthy.

Free blood sugar, blood pressure and other health checks will be offered after the run while supplies last. For inquiries, call 703-1736 or register online at www.runrio.com. Cash prizes, raffle prizes and lots of freebies at stake. So run the G.O.O.D. Run on April 3 and help fight Goiter Obesity Osteoporosis and Diabetes!

What is AACE-PC?

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists-Philippine Chapter (AACE-PC) is a professional organization of physicians specializing in the art and practice of endocrinology.

The AACE-Philippine Chapter was established in 2006, as the third international chapter of AACE and the FIRST in Southeast Asia.Members of AACE-Philippine Chapter devote a significant part of their career to the evaluation, treatment and management of patients with endocrine diseases. They are recognized clinicians, educators, writers and researchers, many of whom are affiliated with medical schools and universities; and community leaders who are pillars of endocrinology in their home turf.

What is endocrine system?

The endocrine system is made up of glands throughout the body which regulate the function, growth and development of tissues and organs by releasing chemicals called hormones directly into the bloodstream. Endocrine disorders develop when a malfunctioning gland secretes either too much or too little of a hormone due to illness, surgical removal or natural causes.

Who are Clinical endocrinologists?

Clinical endocrinologists are physicians with special education, training and expertise in the complex disorders of the endocrine system. These physicians devote their clinical practices to providing the highest standard of diagnosis and care to patients with endocrine disease, including obesity, diabetes, thyroid disease, reproductive disorders, osteoporosis, hypertension, cholesterol and lipid abnormalities, as well as pituitary, parathyroid and adrenal conditions.

Active Health Bloggers Contest

2011-02-02T18:22:00.000-08:00

Share with Unilab ActiveHealth your best “active health” photo. This can be your best moment during a sports event, bonding time with your family/friends, etc.

Upload your best “active health” photo in the wall of Unilab ActiveHealth FB page (facebook.com/unilabactivehealth) and explain why this is your best “active health” moment.

Tag 5 friends who you think need to jumpstart their journey to active health.

Invite your friends to like your entry.

Add in the comment area of your photo from which blog did you see this contest.

Submission of photo entries will be from Feb. 3 to 10 only.

Photos will be judged based on the following criteria:

Adherence to the theme of “Active Health:” 50%

Fan favorite: 30%

Unilab ActiveHealth Team favorite: 20%The best “Active Health” entry will win one complimentary registration (any category,including 500-meter dash) to Run United 1 2011.The blogger with the most number of referrals will also get one complimentary registration (any category, including 500-meter dash) to Run United 1

The winner will be announced on Feb. 14, 2011.

Only one entry per person.

Runrio Afroman Distance

2010-11-28T04:46:00.000-08:00

A week before the race, I knew that I would experience a difficulty to finish the 32k Afroman distance race due to my poor running condition that week and my poor performance in my previous race ( MH Urbanathlon).

Even though I am scared of what will happen in the race, I knew that I can finish it. But, there are a lot of questions in my mind like

How can I maintain my energy up to the end of the race?

What will I do if my shin splints attack again?

How can I survive the Buendia flyover without exerting to much energy so that
I can reserve it for McKinley and Lawton route?

What will I do to survive the heat of the sun?
I never run more than 3 hours in my previous races, how can I survive hitting the "Wall"?

THE PLAN

Two days before the race, I began carboloading and load a lot of drinks that contains electrolytes.
I make sure that I have enough sleep at least 2 days before the race.
I did not do practice runs anymore and rest my legs for the race day.
I psyched up my mind. I review the quotes of Dre Parker (Karate kid 2010).
I watch the video of Jeff Galloway because I will use his 5 minutes run 1 minute walk strategy.
I make sure that I will bring my Ipod on the race day. It will take a long time for me to finish and I need music to fight boredom.
I decided to wear a dry fit shirt and arm warmers instead of singlet to protect myself to sun burn.

THE RACE DAY

I woke up 2am, thanks to sleepasil because I easily got sleepy the night before, I had 5 hours sleep and felt fully charged that morning. Running Atom and I met in ministop timog and have our breakfast. We arrived at BHS around 4am, enough for us to do warm ups.

The race starts at 4:30 am, I began to run at slow pace ( 9 min per KM) and I decide to stick to the plan.
I run 5 minutes and walk 1 minute, even though I can manage to run more than 5 minutes, I still walk for 1 minute to reserve energy.

I became a watch dog that moment. I look at my watch every now and then, while listening to Don Moen playlist. I saw Ellen Castillo of Team CB along Buendia flyover, She was also doing a Galloway method but, Instead of 5:1 Galloway, she was doing a 10:2 method. I paced with her for a moment and I lost her along pasong tamo loop.

Way back to Buendia flyover, I ate a hammer gel and started walking to relax my legs and regain my energy.
After running 2 hours, I have reached KM 15 and I can still able to run. I recover my energy fast by doing the galloway. I have reached the KM21 at 2 hrs 52 minutes,One minute faster than my Camsur Pikermi.

I saw a lot of runners putting some ointments and massaging their knees in KM27. I cannot imagine that I can still run at that distance, I experienced neck and back pain but It was manageable. I did not experience shin splints, knee pains, and chaffing. The weather also kind to us, It was a cloudy day.

I am listening to my Ipod almost all throughout the race. I even sung a song of praise while running.
I know God was giving me the strength. I have a doubt to myself but I asked for his guidance and I knew he will guide me. I have a lack of preparation, I do not have a heat training and I never run a 32Km distance before. But he made it easy for me to finish the race. The weather was perfect, and as all we know, It was beyond our control.

I am worried that I will encounter shin splints or my knee injury will appear again but it never did. But again, It was beyond my control. May the glory be to God almighty. nothing is impossible with him.

I think God makes a lot of favor for me that day. Here are the reasons why:

1. He gave us a great weather
2. I did not experience shins splints
3. No Injury
4. No knee pain
5. I was able to beat my PR in 21km
6. I was able to maintain my pace and energy
7. a very well organized event with sufficient hydration,sponge,banana, and energy gel
-Lots of freebies and a nice medal
8. Running career high
9. I finished at the time of 4 Hours 34 minutes.

Photography by: Weslee Oraña

BlueWater Day Spa 'Innovating Wholeness' Fun Run

2010-09-30T01:02:00.000-07:00

Every time I join races, I always started slow in the first few kilometers, I often encounter slight knee pain and shin splints in the beginning, but after a few minutes of running, I began to run faster and the pain is starting to ease. The longer I run, the more I feel more energetic. My legs keep running like it was autopilot maybe because of the adrenaline rush that I felt.

Every time I crossed the finish line, all the pain seems to vanished. Every time I saw my friends cheering and waiting for me feels like heaven.

But the day after the race feels like hell. Often times, I got scared of "STAIRS". Every steps i make feels like my hamstrings is being teared into pieces. Every time I felt uneasy with post-race body pain, I always visit my favorite SPA.

10 Benefits of Massage for runners

1. Break up scar tissue that may have built up in your muscles.
2. Improve blood flow to your muscles.
3. Loosen muscles that have contracted (shortened) with continued use.
4. Allow more oxygen to move into your muscles.
5. Improve the flow of lymphatic fluid, which aids in healing.
6. Reduce the chance of injury, through proper stretching, race preparation and through deep tissue massage.
7. Improve range of motion and muscle flexibility, resulting in improved power and performance.
8. Shorten recovery time between workouts.
9. Maximize the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow.
10. Enhance elimination of lactic-acid build up (a by-product of exercise).

If you want to run and have a free massage after, hurry up and join

BlueWater Day Spa 'Innovating Wholeness' Fun Run

WHEN: October 17, 2010

WHERE: SM Mall of Asia

Registration starts at September 1, 2010

Race Categogy:

3K : Php500

5K: Php600

10K: Php700

Race Kit:

Singlet, Towel, Race Bib, Race Map, drawstring bag and lots of freebies.

Registration Areas:

Blue Water Day Spa Branches- Ortigas (724-0426), Makati (817-3126), Eastwood (702-8290), Capitol Hills (473-0455) & Tomas Morato (486-5594)
TIMEX in SM Mall of Asia and Greenbelt
ROX in Bonifacio High Street
Columbia in Greenbelt 5
Res Toe Run in Gateway

With special participation of:

Sam Milbey,Karylle Tatlonghari,Fabio Ide,

Boom Labrusca, Daniel Matsunaga,Coach Alfrancis Chua and Kiko Rustia.

Why am I excited of Rexona Run?

2010-08-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

It was last June 2010 when I invited Ryzzla and Eden to join the rexona run along with their friends.
Eden was the one who registered us in Timex Megamall during the first day of the registration to get the
limited Black-Gold Rexona singlet. I was planning to run my first half marathon in the said event but with the lack of time to prepare, I decided to join 10K instead.

So what are the things that I am excited about Rexona run?

Ryzzla and Eden

I miss their company, the "Kulitan" and "Picturan" sessions. They are newbie in the sports of running, and I am proud to say that somehow, I influenced them to get out of their comfort zone and run. The two previous events (K4K run and Rock and Run) that I run with them is was so organized events. It was their first Runrio event with timing chip and photovendo.

Epey's First Fun Run

Jenifer is my cousin, we have the same age that is why we are somehow close to each other. Every time I posted my running pictures, she always put likes and comments. She told me before that she wants ti try running but i am not convinced that she was really interested not until I she posted the photos of her racekit with her name in the envelop. I have another cousin that was hooked into running. :)

D-Tag
A new innovation of getting race result. I am very curious about what it looks like, how accurate and how effective it is compare to champion chip. It was my first D-tag time chip,an additional item to my collection.

Runrio Card
Rio Dela Cruz launch his Runrio Card. A discount card to Runrio events and to some running stores soon.

Six30 Running Group
Rexona Run was the first running event that Six30 have a Banner and a meeting station.

The Race Day.

I woke up 2:30 in the morning, I have rice and adobo for my breakfast. My bag was already set. I prepare it the night before. I left the house around 3am and took a bus ride. It takes an hour for me to arrived in the venue (SM Mall of Asia), I have enough time to do warm ups because the 10K gun start was 5:20am
Eden had my race kit and my singlet and we agreed to meet early morning before the race. Eden woke up 4:30am and she texted me that shes just woke up and try to arrive as soon as she can.

While walking going to the baggage area. I saw my fellow Six30 runner Drew and Cyril in the front of baggage counter taking pictures. I don't why they choose the Portalet area to be our meeting place.

Igy, Marvs, Drew and Me

My cousin ( Jenifer AKA Epey) texted me and asked me where I am. I told her that I will meet her in the baggage area, beside the starting line, but we did not see each other. lately we I realized that she was in the other side of the starting line.We were in the same event but unfortunately we do not have the chance to have a picture together. I'm proud of her, she finished 5K and It was her first run.

After 30mins, The 21K runners was about to start and still, I do not have my race kit. Eden texted me again saying that she had a hard time getting a cab and she was already near Pasay. I knew that I will never start the race on time. After a few minutes the 10K runners already started.

I do stretching while waiting for my running buddies, I decided to ran 3K instead of 10K. My goal of having a new PR was replaced by making my running buddies to have their new PR. Every things happens for a reason, instead of getting pissed off because of happened to my 10K race, I choose to enjoy the run. We always have the option to choose our respond.

We started running at around 6am. They have no time for stretching that is why we start running slowly. I set my stopwatch and paced with them. It was very funny that every time they stop running, I brought out my camera and took pictures and they cant help it but to run again for the sake of pictures. Eden and I finished the race at 33mins unofficial time. Ryzzla, Ecka, and Joy finished a few minutes after. We take some pictures every kilometer markers.

We immediately went to the loot bag boot to get our freebies. I was surprised when I got my loot bag, It was full of goods. (Rexona, Shampoo, Powerade, Century Tuna, Etc).

Me,Ryzzla, Eka, Joy and Eden

Picture with Six30 Group with out Banner

Team Six30 Photo-Ops

Breakfast with new friends

Some of my fellow Six30 Runner got there new running PR. Luigi and Louie got their fist Sub60 10k, Gary and Jonj finished their first 10k.

What do I and learned and achieved after the race?

1. Murphy's Law exist. "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong".

2. We have the option to choose our response. Shit happens but I choose to have fun.
I have a lot of races waiting for me. It happens to me before so Im already used to it. I can beat my PR soon, maybe rexona was not the right time but It wont stop me from getting my goal.

3. Running Group helps a lot. A few weeks before the race, I joined the six30 Group. Being one of them makes me feel that I never run alone in my journey. We support each other and we belong to a group that promotes our common interest which is the love of Running. Six30 Group aims to develop newbie runners and make the more advance runners to get more faster.

4. I gain a lot of friends. Every time I joined races, my friends often introduced me to their friends. I noticed that I saw a lot of friends during and after the race. I do not have a hard time finding my photos in Greentenial Photo album because some of them tag me already in the facebook. I already have 40 plus runner friends in my list and counting. I may not beat my running PR (Personal Record) but I improved a lot of
PR( Public Relation).

Strathletes Running Group

2010-07-30T05:44:00.000-07:00

After our Men's health Miracle Run 2009 Event, I stopped joining running events for a while. I became busy in my payroll system project and I also joined our company basketball league.I focused on weight training that time and build a massive 190 lbs body.

Alfred and Madelin (There were no MinnieRunner and RunningAtom yet) invites us again to join the GMA Kapuso Tatakbo ka ba fun run. I Ran 5K without practice and I finished the race at 57mins.

Tatakbo Ka Ba Fun Run

That was the start of our running career. The goal of just finishing the race was replaced by beating our personal record. We start listing our time and aiming to beat sub40 in 5K category. That was the time
when RunningAtom and MinnieRunner were Born. They created a blogsite named Strathletes that came from the word Stradcom Athletes (A group of health conscious Stradcom employees). The site was created to give information Running event schedule, Running tips, Post event reviews, Race results, Photo Gallery and PR List of members.

Strathletes Photo ops

Takbo Para Sa Ilog Pasig

Mchappy Day Fun Run

MH Urbanathlon 2009

Adida KOTR 2009

NB Power run 2009

Runrio Leg1: Century Superbods Run

Minzuno Infinity Run 2010

Globe Run for Home 2010

PSE Bullrun 2010

Nutrogena Chase The Sun

Mighty Run 2009

My very first running group

2010-07-30T03:47:00.000-07:00

It was august 2008 when I started to join running events and my first event was Men's Health Miracle Run.
Running Atom, Carlo, Cris, Dexter and I decided to run just for experience. We just want to try and have fun and to burn more calories. That time, we are in the middle of our Appdev Biggest Looser Challenge .
Way back 2008, Running was not as expensive like today. The registration fee was only Php300 and it includes a race bib, Singlet and Loot bag that contains chocolate bars, supplements, MH Magazine and Gatorade. I ran 5K and I cannot recall my exact time anymore but I think its more than an hour.

APPDEV BIGGEST LOOSER Challengers

Men's health Miracle Run 2008

A few months after, We joined the MH Urbanathlon 2008. The event is not just running but also includes hurdles, obstacle course and wall climbing. We have recruited Cherry Calleja, Jem Estrella, and Mac Pastrana. It was a very challenging and fun event.

Men's Health Ubanathlon 2008

March 2009, We joined the Men's Health Miracle Run 2009. This time, the group was starting to grow.
We have recruited Shai, Manny, Zen and Roger.

MH Miracle Run 2009

When I started running, my goal was to loose a lot of fats for me to win the weight loss challenge and to have a lean body for summer outing. I have a difficulty in running during those times. I was not able to run continuously, I have to walk after a few kilometers because I was experiencing shin splints and side stitches. I do not even know what PR means and my only concern was to finish the race.

ANr Ortigas 21K LSD

2010-07-22T19:13:00.000-07:00

It was a rainy a Wednesday night, when RunningAtom and I decided to attend Adination ortigas 16th week session. After arriving in Mcdonald's Pearl Drive we saw the ANr Runners taking group pictures so we ran

as fast as we can to join them. There were new faces in ANr Ortigas but they were not strangers to me anymore. Most of them were my running mates in Six:30 running group (UP Based) like Igy,Cyril, and Jonj.

Adination Ortigas Running Group

Every month, Adination Ortigas set a long slow distance or LSD. It was a training routine that helps a runner to build muscles and cardiovascular endurance for longer distance runs. Kowts Luis set a route that will cover 21K run and he also told us where are the stop-over. We started at exactly 8PM.

Our first station was Tiendecitas.

2nd station: St. Paul

3rd station : St. Martin

4th Station: Convenience Store along C5

5th station: The Grove Rockwell

Mcdonald's Libis


Boundary of Katipunan and Marikina

It was a great night for us because the weather give way to our LSD. The temperature was just fine.I was able to ran smoothly, I did not experience any shin splints and chaffing but feel a little bit bloated because I consumed 3 Gatorade and 1 mineral water during the run. After Kilometer 17, we stop over in Jollibee Green Meadows for a while.Some of us bought some fries while the other runners refilled their hydration bottles.

The remaining 4 kilometers seems like it was the longest 4K I ever ran. 11:30PM and we are still running in Green Meadows going back to Pearl drive. Some of us are first timers in 21K Long runs.

Gutom + Antok + Pagod = My 21K Career High in running

We finished the LSD for 4 hours Road time and 2:43:00 Actual time. I will never get scared of running half marathon anymore. After ANr Ortigas LSD, I have decided to join my first half marathon race (Camsur Marathon) and I also realized that running long distance is hard but not impossible to finish.

Lets run to build libraries for school children!

2010-07-19T06:39:00.000-07:00

A child’s ability to read and learn is by far the most important skill that will get him or her through life. Unfortunately, children all over the country suffer from having little access to books that can feed their minds and broaden their knowledge on various subjects. Public libraries supposed to be their means to learn more are ill equipped, under-funded, unmanned and simply in bad physical condition, therefore failing on their function.

The Philippines only has about 688 public libraries, less than 40% of the required minimum 1,851 libraries to serve 220 congressional districts, 136 cities and 1,495 municipalities. This affects some 40% of the population or nearly 40 million Filipinos as it unacceptably deprives our children of a resource that could spell a difference for their future. Together with National Bookstore’s Buklat Aklat program, the Run to Read fun run was created to raise funds to build Leave-Behind public libraries in rural and less fortunate urban areas to offer hope for our youth’s future.

EVENTS

3k | 5k |10k |15k | 500m for kids

REGULAR REGISTRATION
July 1 – August 8, 2010

REGISTRATION FEE

PHP 500 for 500m for kids (tandem with 1 parent)
PHP 300 for 3k
PHP 350 for 5k
PHP 400 for 10k
PHP 450 for 15k

(Inclusive of singlet, race number and certificate)

Runners and interested participants who’d like to take a step in contributing to this cause can register at:

Secondwind Store QC, 88 Maginhawa St. Teachers Village, Diliman Quezon City
Secondwind Store Ortigas, Ortigas Home Depot, 1 Dona Julia Vargas Ave, Ortigas
All Terra Cyclery, Club 650 Libis, Quezon City
BrandWorX Inc Head Office, Penthouse Eurovilla 2 Bldg., V.A. Rufino St. Makati City
Runnr Store B3 Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, Philippines
Reebok Festival Supermall, SM Megamall and TriNoma
Royal Sporting House, AliMall, Glorietta 4 and Robinsons Place Ermita

Registration may also be done online thru runnersrunner.com. And if the early bird catches the worm, registrants from July 1- 15, 2010 get P50 off the registration fee. Registration for Run to Read Fun Run is from July 1 to August 8. Fees to participate in the run are from P350 to P500 depending on the distance.

Be up to date with Run To Read, visit run4change.com/runtoread, Facebook.com/runtoread. for inquiries email read@run4change.com.

Rock and Rain

2010-06-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

Rock and Run is a running event and rock concert combined. It really sounds cool, so I invited my friends to join the event. I registered in Toby's Trinoma last June 13, 2010. The cashier told me that they do not have the race kit and It can be claim on June 16, 3 days before the event.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 12:00 PM. I went to Runnr's Booth in BHS just to claim our race kit. It took me 3 hours standing in the long line of angry race kit claimants. I am very fortunate that day because I brought my umbrella. It was a very hot afternoon and many of us was suffering the heat of sun.

The distribution of race kit was a disaster. Many registered runners are missing in their list. I wonder why it happened. We already submitted the registration form
3 days before and yet our names are not listed. Well, they resolved that problem by getting the names of the unlisted runner again and ask for their receipts as a proof. of course it waste a lot of time.
After I receive the race kit, I immediately look at the singlet. The design was great and it fits me well.

Saturday, June 19,2010 The race day.

My friend Ryzzla texted me that we will meet up in podium at 3:30 PM. She was very excited because it was her first official timed run. Eden was the first one to arrive in the meeting place. I ask her to
have some coffee while waiting for the JP and Ryzzla. Bonding time : )

We arrived at BHS around 5PM. We saw a lot of runners already warming up. After we park the car in Serendra. The rains starts to fall. shocks!!!!!!!!!!!

That moment, one crazy idea came into my mind. What if I do the John Lloyd sun dance?

We cant help but to wait for the rain to stop. 30 minutes passes by and still the rain was going stronger.
Ryzzla decided not to run anymore because she might got sick. When Eden told me she wanted to run,
I immediately remove my 5k race bib and borrow Ryzzla's race bib. I ran 3k with Eden.

Ryzzla, Myself, and Eden

It was Eden's first official run and also my first run in 3k Category. It feels great to ran in the rain, a new experience for me. I had to run with Eden's pace. I told her that we can walk if she was already tired.
So we walk for 2 minutes and run for 2 minutes. She had a hard time in running because she was wearing contact lenses and the wind direction was against us.

Along the way, we stop at the water station to have a drink. We grab a glass of red bull energy drink that i think contains approx. 2 bottles.

I feel a little bit warmer and jittery after a few minutes of drinking red bull. I already know the hyper feeling of Jim Carry in the movie YESMAN.

After crossing the finish line, the rain just stop. We just took some pictures and decided to get the giveaways.

Rock and Run event is big mess. A very disorganized event. The concert was canceled and the security of the runners were compromised.

On the brighter side, It was a fun experience running in the rain.
That night, I don't care about PR anymore, I don't care if the rain doesn't stop. I just enjoy the moment.

I saw Running Atom in the claiming area, searching for our runner friends wearing a flashlight in his head.

Lagnat Laki

2010-05-03T23:27:00.001-07:00

Day after our company outing in Club Balai Isabel, I got sick.I feel weak that morning that is why i decided to take a sick leave for that day. I was thinking that having a break will make feel better.

The next day, I find myself lying in my bed and chilling. I have a fever on my birthday. Because of my unstable body temperature (My fevers goes up and down), I cant help but to celebrate my birthday in Fatima Hospital.

They gave me some medicine in the ER and get a blood sample (Ouch!!) from me for laboratory Testing. The diagnostics of the doctor is that i have an acute tonsillitis and my CVC is 13 which means I have a high infection. Doc recommend me to take a strong antibiotic (625 MG) 3x a day for 7 days. I also went home afternoon that day.

Because my mom and I have the same birthday, my siblings visited us in the house. Ate Mona brought a bucket of KFC chicken and kuya brought a black forrest cake. As usual, my mom cooked Spaghetti and Caldereta.

Its was funny and annoying that I was not able to eat those foods on my birthday. I cannot swallow solid foods. I cant help but to eat lucky me supreme during my birthday. I remember what my father called that scenario "Lagnat Laki".

Despite of my sickness, I had fun reading birthday greetings of my friends and relatives. Thanks to Snaptu! I was able to check my facebook and twitter account in my phone. By the way, my
desktop and my digital camera also malfunctioned that day...
wuaaaahhhhh......

Thursday, April 23, 2009. I was supposed to get back to the office because I feel better that day. But my mom told me to process all the documents of my acquired property. My sister accompany me in Valenzuela Municipal Office.

Afternoon that day, when we are busy chatting in our house, we noticed that our neighbors were shouting in the street calling my sister "Mona, may sunod sa may lugar ninyo!".

We ran as fast as we can to their house and gather all important things like documents and other valuable things. I immediately shutoff the master switch and take out the LPG.

When the fire goes near to my sister's house, I went up to the roof and I open the water tank. There are a few neighbors who helped me, I look like jack ( a macho version) who fetch a pale of water so that we can stop the fire from spreading.

I accidentally stepped in plastic yero and it crash down. I did not noticed my wounds yet that time. After an an hour, The fire was done. The fireman saw my chicken legs and immediately called the pretty nurse. That was the time i noticed that my legs was WAKWAK.

Saturday that week, the running addicts (Myself, Runnning atom, progrunner, and minnierunner) were scheduled to run for Greenfield sunset run.

I had a great day that day. though i was not able to run. I just walk 8K and take pictures to the field. The sunset was very dramatic and the route was great. My adination family were there and we enjoyed the photo ops in the bus.

Lesson learned:

1. I got my tonsillitis due to excessive shouting during the

cheering contest in our company outing.

2. If only I choose to join Running Atom and MinnieRunner in Natgeo Run, I will never got sick.. hahahaha they told me that a lot of times.

3. I learned to process property documents. I am already paid!
yipeee!!! just waiting for my land title.

4. Many of my friends and relatives never forgot my birthday.

5. Celebrating my birthday in ER is a good experience.. a cool
change! :)

6. Eating together with your family will make make enjoy your

food even if it is lucky me supreme.

7. Lucky me supreme in every meal for 4 days will make you loose

4 lbs. (Believe me it sucks! but effective :)

8. All material things are temporary. It will vanished in just a few moment. Life is more important than things. We can replace properties and things but we cannot replace lives. During that fire incident stay calm and have a presence of mind. Do not forget your cellphone so that you can get the contact number in case there was a cute nurse.

9. In spite of all the misfortune, if you choose to be happy.

you will be happy! Be grateful of everything you have and God will bless you more. :)

My accidental First 15K Run (Globe Run for Home 2010)

2010-04-12T01:36:00.000-07:00

I already blogged on how am I able to get a free registration of Globe run in my first post . Three days after I submitted my registration form. Nikki of Sybase texted me saying that Ernie and I were already registered. I am very excited that time and I replied to her immediately. She texted me again saying there was a slight problem, there were no available slots for 5K and 10K anymore that's why they registered us in 15K category. I feel a mixed emotion, I am shocked but i feel a little bit of excitement.

Early morning of the race day, Running Atom and I met in GMA Kamuning Ministop at around 4:30 am.
We are expecting that the 15K category will start at 5:10am. but, it didn't start that early. It started at 5:30am.
It was blessing in disguise, We have enough time to check in our bags in the baggage counter and do our warm-up and stretching.

For my first 3 kilometers, I started slow. I was running for about 9Min./KM. a very comfortable face for me.
After passing the 5K marker, I feel a little bit disappointed because I saw a lot of 10K runners passing me.

But then, I still ran with my comfortable pace, reserving my energy for the second half of the race.
There are a lot of water stations during the race that's why hydration was never been a problem that time.

Sponge is also available and it gives me a very good refreshment. I saw my friend Ernie walking near Libingan ng mga Bayani. After the U-turn, I saw a few 15k runners walking. By that time, I feel like
I have enough energy to finish the race at my target time(2hrs).

I ran a little bit faster during the second half and after passing the 10k marker. I cant believe of what i have said. "Sa wakas! 5K Nalang!". I looked at my watch and the time was 1 hr 23 min.I got my average 10K time.

It was 7:30am and its getting hotter. I was running along buendia flyover that time when I set my playlist to
Don Moen's Album. I sung in my mind the word of praise while running. I try to focus in listening to
the music to ignore the pain in my legs.

The last kilometer was very crucial. I unleashed all my energy that time. When I saw the Finnish line, I forced my legs to sprint up to the end. I finished the 15K race at 2:00:42.

A very exhausting 15K race yet a very self fulfilling experience.

AMA-Katropa Reunion

2010-03-18T07:28:00.000-07:00

After 7 years, Katropa were reunited again. I met this guys when I transfer in AMACU Caloocan campus.We reminisced our gimmicks, lunch out in mama leng's karinderya, and a lot of misadventures. The reunion was held at Padis point Skygarden.

Levi,Geremy, and Jeffrey already have their own family.

They were the living proof that the "Curse of impotency" in our brotherhood is a myth.

I remember during college days, Almost all of us had lost our cellphones. Mike Prieto says that

it is a jinx in the group and whoever breaks that curse will be impotent.

Many of us were still single and enjoying bachelor life. Thank God we are so blessed and most of us

were doing good in our career. This summer, we are planning to have a get together outing in Pansol Laguna.

I'm so excited guys. For sure it will fun.

My Unilab "Bandit" Run

2010-03-07T23:07:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I woke up around 3:00 AM in the morning and went to our meeting place(GMA Kamuning Mini stop) at 4:30 am.

We are at the race venue at 5:00 AM and still have 30 minutes to warm up.
As usual, I ran as a Bandit runner. I have a lot of time to register in Unilab running
event but because I find it to expensive to register in every race event, I decided to
just bandit ran. Running became more expensive nowadays. It will cost you more or less P4,000 in a month if you will join races every week.

When the organizers were calling for the 10k runners to go in the starting line, I immediately follow Captainrunner and Minnierunner to hide in their back.You already know why. I already do bandit running for several times. You know, It takes a lot of practice and guts to master the art of bandit running.

I also met the friend of Pedo(Running Atom) named Kassy (Runaholic) and her boyfriend.

At the start of the race, I ran easy pace with the Running Couple. But suddenly, after passing 2K, we saw Senator Pia and Doc Aga running and they chased the senator to take some pictures with her.

We split up that time because my shin splint attacks again.
I started to walk until i have reached 4K. I was not able to reach the turn around point because I saw them already in the middle of 5K. so I decided to run with them again thinking that I am not required to complete the whole race. That is one of the disadvantage of bandit running. I had approximately 8K long run yesterday.A good preparation for my Globe Run For Home on March 21,2010.

The Unilab Run event is far more organized than previous races like century superbods run. There are race markers every kilometers. There were enough drinking stations and race marshals.

Coach Rio was right. The said race is worth the registrations fee of the participants. The redemption of bags in baggage counter was very organized as well as the distribution of the loot bags. I promise to register in the Unilab Run next year.

Everyday is a new day

2010-03-01T01:01:00.000-08:00

Last night, I was very disappointed because our team entry in Stradcom's Biggest Looser Contest were dissolved. My friend Cris who also one of the contestants asked me to join their team. But because of uncertain rules set by the organizers I decided not to join the contest anymore.

Early morning,while we are having a meeting with Sybase Solutions, Nicolo Hallare asked me if I will join Globe Run for home race. Sir Ernie and I wanted to join that race but the registration fee is too expensive. There were discounted rates if you will register by group of 7 members. Nick said that they will register today and they already have 5 members that will run for 5K category. So Ernie and I decided to join 5k instead of 10k.

After the meeting, we immediately fill up forms and give it to nick. He get the form
and said "Padala ko nalang dito sa stradcom yung race kit nyo". Then they left.
We forgot to give our registration fees. So now we were wondering if nicolo will pay for our registration fee. If that happens. today is my lucky day.

Hopefully, I will run on Globe Run for free.