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Nike+ Virtual Human Race Route

Nike10km race route

See that race route above? That’s the 10km route for Nike+ Virtual Human Race on 08.31.08. That is the same route I ran yesterday morning along with Coaches Rio, Jo-Ar, John, and Roel as well as other running friends Annie, Ben, Joms P., JunC, sisters Lala and Inang, Joms, new acquaintances Philip (ForeignRunner) Prometheus Cometh and Marvs, as well as a couple of other runners who I wished I could have chatted with longer.

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- Jun C., Coach Rio, Ben, Coach Jo-Ar, Joms, & Coach Roel -

Call it an ocular visit or a reconnaissance mission. Whatever it was, our task, upon Coach Rio’s orders, was to run the exact route of the Nike+ Human Race in preparation for the actual event next week.  

Phew. I had mixed feelings about this run. I was excited over running just my 2nd 10km run since I succumbed to my injuries last February. (Gawd, has it been that long?!) But, I was also worried about pushing myself too far or too soon. I guess, after one gets injured, you’re forever paranoid over falling into another injury pit again.

Off we went at exactly 6:10 a.m. I ran alongside Annie who was attacking McKinley Hill as if it was her worst enemy. I reminded her repeatedly that I couldn’t keep up with her pace (which at its peak hit 4:30 min/km climbing uphill) so when she showed no signs of slowing down, I allowed her to go ahead while Coach Jo-Ar swung by to run by my side. We ran at a 5:30 to 6:00 min/km pace going downhill through Bayani Road and up again before we hit C5. My body was fine all throughout the run, but my mind was playing tricks on me; my inner bull might have been sleeping at that time because I just wanted to slow down in order to prevent any injuries. 

We entered Heritage Park to run 2.5km around the area and this was a welcome treat. The sun was beating down on us by this time, but the roads here were flat and there were absolutely no jeepneys to bother us. Chatting with Prometheus Cometh and Jun C. about white ladies, shoes, and snow, believe it or not, actually helped to make things feel a bit easier.

Once we exited Heritage Park, the course was uphill all the way. We climbed Bayani Road then then took a right towards Lawton Road which was another slight ascent. By this time, I was worried about surpassing my strict 10km quota (no more, no less for each run this week according to my own TBR recovery training program. Don’t ask me for a copy please because I just invented it!) 

True enough, after a few more minutes of running, we were back at McKinley Hill and ended the run at exactly 11 km. When Coach Rio returned, we learned that the extra mileage was due to our group’s wrong turn at the C5 intersection (we should’ve u-turned before that). That’s what we get for not studying the race route before we actually tested it. Actual race course is 10.5 km according to Coach Rio.

We ended with a time of 1:07. My pace was 6:04 min/km. Based on my calculations, at that pace, I would end the 10km run at exactly 1 hr—not bad but that ain’t too good either. For now though, I know I should just be thankful I can run another 10km race again. If I run it fast, then that’s just a bonus.

How about you? Are you ready for this one?

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23 Responses to “Nike+ Virtual Human Race Route”

  1. i sure am.

    so nike better be there come rain or shine.especially after spending for the nike + sportsband(a.k.a. registration), there is no way i am missing my most expensive race!

    Hahaha! See you there bugobugo85!

    bugobugo85 said on Aug 24 08 at 4:57 PM Reply

  2. PAPA BEN ANG MACHO MO PLZ PAKISS!

    Pwede siyang pang runners profile #7 noh? Walang lang photographer hehe

    marga said on Aug 24 08 at 4:59 PM Reply

  3. It was great to have had a chance to run with you and I am glad that it went well for you! I was actually surprised at how strong you were the whole way and if I didn’t know you I would have have thought you were in the best shape of your life. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend and see you at the race next week!

    Hey, it was nice running with you too. Remember next week: snow snow snow!

    prometheuscometh said on Aug 24 08 at 5:42 PM Reply

  4. ehem!

    sinu yung naka bold?!?!?!

    bwahahahahahahahaha

    Di ko ba alam sino yan. Siguro naligaw na macho dancer. hahahaha

    ben said on Aug 24 08 at 7:43 PM Reply

  5. well i be running this aug 31 see you there… i hope i can finish 10km race.
    One thing I like in running is that i never run before. I just started joining the marathon run this year only. SEE YOU THERE..

    See you there gen. Enjoy the race!

    gen said on Aug 24 08 at 10:08 PM Reply

  6. It was a fun “recon”. It’s not so often I can run with some kwentuhan and a bit of laughter. The yogaish stretching after was great too. Thanks for letting me tag along, I hope I can join you again in similar runs. See you this Sunday!

    Hey marvs, see you again this sunday. Looking forward to meeting rhea too.

    marvs said on Aug 24 08 at 10:53 PM Reply

  7. Welcome back Ms. Jaymie!!
    Cant wait to see you race!!

    Nice run with those dudes!!!

    Doc Oknoy! Thanks a lot. See you next week!

    Oknoy said on Aug 25 08 at 10:06 AM Reply

  8. It was nice running with you Jaymie. You are very ready to race again.

    Look out, The Bullrunner is back!!

    Hey JunC, nice running with you too. See you there!

    JunC said on Aug 25 08 at 12:05 PM Reply

  9. Okay Jaymie the route sounds scary especially when you talked about the grueling uphills. Hmm.. should I even try. Can I join even if I don’t own Nike shoes?

    Mayi, you’ve ran those hills already. Kaya mo yan. You just need the Nike+ kit or sportsband.

    Mayi said on Aug 25 08 at 12:52 PM Reply

  10. I love the McKinley Hill Route after finish the Mizuno Run last time. I dont have the Nike+ Kit so I’d be cheering for you guys at the sidelines. Goodluck to all who will be running this Sunday.

    Ey jinoe, thanks. See you!

    jinoe said on Aug 25 08 at 2:13 PM Reply

  11. Now I am jealous that I run with Ben, especially the chat about white ladies?!? Think I could have contributed a bit!!! Nice meeting you and sure we will meet up more. See you on Sunday…

    You guys looked like you were enjoying your chat too. I just bet it wasn’t as trivial and fun because you were running at such a fast pace! See you on sunday foreign runner. Are you biking again after?

    Foreignrunner said on Aug 25 08 at 5:26 PM Reply

  12. Let’s see, how many times did you say -HILL again? Yikes. This should be fun…

    Hahaha. I hope you’re up for the challenge. Just think that running hills will be a lot more exciting than running through a boring flat course.

    janine+ said on Aug 25 08 at 7:18 PM Reply

  13. You know it’s been my dream to see TBR, my mentor and inspiration since last year but sad to say, I still can’t run 10k (sob…)

    I’m targetting NB Power Race this Nov. 16. Hope and pray that I’ll be ready to conquer 10k so I could see you and the wacky Happy Feet!

    Hey nora! I’m sure you can run 10k by Nov. Just add mileage gradually so you won’t injure yourself. Hey we’re bound to meet each other in a race!

    Nora, the golden girl said on Aug 25 08 at 8:12 PM Reply

  14. Hi, I hurt my left foot on the 1LaSalle 16k run and it has been a problem since then. My left foot feels like stiffening after 3K on road or after 1K on treadmill. I always have to stop or walk a few seconds for the pain to subside. I’m self-training for my first 21K run on October and I run 3x a week, 2x of 20mns on a treadmill (used to do 40mins before the pain) and long run on Sundays. Can you point me to a Doc or PT who is well-heeled in running pains? Thanks

    Do I need to own the Nike+ gadget to join the run this Sunday?

    Hi big ben, i’ll email you my doctors number. Yes you need the Nike+ ipod kit or sportsband.

    BigBen said on Aug 25 08 at 9:33 PM Reply

  15. Seems like the SG Human Race route will be easier than this one (as far as I can remember).

    The race there is a big hit basing from the queue I saw last Sunday at Clarke Quay for the claiming of their race kits.

    I hope I can finish the race at a fast time but my main goal is just to have fun on my first 10k.

    My bro and I are so prepared for the race that we actually have the official Human Race shirts. They really have unique bib numbers. Astig! Nainggit ako sa mga runners sa SG eh :)

    Hey kokoy, if it’ll make you feel better, they’re giving all finishers of our local race finisher’s bracelets :)

    Kokoy said on Aug 25 08 at 9:44 PM Reply

  16. Awww!…ang route! ayan na naman ang hills… wapak!

    Kitakits eb-wi-bodee! =)

    See you at the starting line again, CatA? :)

    CatA said on Aug 25 08 at 9:49 PM Reply

  17. To TBR and all of the bloggers, please have fun this Sunday. This is what the sport is all about! I’ll be in Los Angeles for their version.

    Hey sfrunner, enjoy your run too! We’ll be running it “together”!

    sfrunner said on Aug 26 08 at 7:37 AM Reply

  18. Wow! Mukhang grabe ang route! I hope i can finish it! Hope to meet new friends at the race. It was a blessing from God that the nike+ shoes and sports kit that my brother sent me arrived on time for the Human Race. I just tested it last weekend and log two 6.6K (Sat and Sun run at UPD with swthrt). Hope to meet you at the race TBR!

    Hey broj, I wish I had a brother like yours. See you!

    Bro J said on Aug 26 08 at 9:41 AM Reply

  19. Jaymie. im glad your back. will see you in the nike race but most especially in AAV.
    This is 1 race i dont want to miss and yes i will be using my “lunar”

    Patrick, I hope my directions helped. See you there!

    RunningShield said on Aug 26 08 at 9:43 AM Reply

  20. @Kokoy, where in singapore did you get your shirt? i’ll have my friend buy one for me too. thanks!

    cRuel said on Aug 26 08 at 10:53 PM Reply

  21. what i’m feeling is a weird mix of excitement and anxiety.. but what the heck, it’s all just for fun, aye?

    anybody else here who’s in the 19-29 age bracket? i’m hoping it’s just me para sure winner! hahaha. kidding!

    seeya guys on sunday!

    Winna, knowing your luck, i bet you’ll win at the raffle there!

    winna said on Aug 27 08 at 9:39 AM Reply

  22. i’ve been training, running around the acad oval in up, but hmm, this will be my first ever 10k..so wish me luck!

    superbong said on Aug 27 08 at 5:02 PM Reply

  23. Hi there bullrunner! I think i belong to the “other runners” category you were referring to from last saturday’s run:-)

    I train with rio and he invited me and my cousin (who is a superb runner!) to tag along with the pros.

    It would have been nice to have gotten acquainted with you…the famous runner/blogger and now future “tri” star:-) Maybe next time?

    Good luck this Sunday. Godspeed.

    Stella

    Stella Que said on Aug 28 08 at 6:00 PM Reply

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