Goldilocks Fun Run

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

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 )

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

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

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.

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• 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

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

 
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?

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).