Running Aid for Women

Over 60 participants (with males a minority, of course) showed up for the 1st Running Aid for Women held at ROX last night. Speakers were Beth Siojo, long time runner and Pinoy Ultra Runner founding member, and myself, newbie runner and self-confessed running addict.

- preparing for the presentation with Neville and Margaloo -

Beth discussed ultramarathons for women, which is where her passion lies as evident in her beaming smile during her entire talk. She gave practical tips on running on the road and trails, discussed running gear, and inspired women to take up running even beyond 50km as she has done over the years.

- Beth inspires future ultramarathoners -

Beth and I are very different: she’s been running since highschool, I only started in 2006; she runs up mountains while I’m allergic to them; and she loves ultramarathons while my ultimate dream would be to run a sub-4-hour marathon (and, knock on wood, run fast marathons annually after that) rather than to run 100km.

It was because of the contrast that I thought it was such a clever idea for the Pinoy Ultra Runners to have featured us on the same stage. I saw running from the eyes of a veteran runner and I realized that, despite the differences, we shared one major bond: our passion for running.

And, when I looked at the audience, it was pretty much the same thing. We had various levels of experience in running, but that was insignificant. One was not better than the other for running faster, longer, or better. What mattered was that we all loved running or, at the very least, wanted to fall in love with it.

I won’t tell you how my talk went; let the participants be the judge of that. But, what I can say is that I had a great time talking about one of my greatest passions to an audience that was so eager to listen (I don’t get that too often at home…kidding!)

- That’s me dropping beans into reluctant volunteer Car’s shoes -

To Pinoy Ultra Runners: congratulations once again for a successful event. Looking forward to the next one.

- with my favorite reader, CougCat, soon after he finished his homework. Thanks for both the virtual and real cookie! -

- Dinner at Pancake House after the talk. The place was filled with runners! -

More pics to follow in the next post. I gotta leave now for the Nike Training Clinic at Ultra…

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14 Responses to “Running Aid for Women”

At siyempre pinost mo pa yung photo na kinomentan mo sa Facebook about what I was laughing about wahahaha

Heehee

marga said on Nov 15 08 at 12:31 AM Reply
Ay mali ibang photo pala. Ano kaya pinag-uusapan natin diyan?

marga said on Nov 15 08 at 12:33 AM Reply
Sorry, off topic but whats the name of the girl in green? She’s cute =)

Join the next Running Aid and you’ll find out. Nevs, okay ba sa promotion? hahaha

Patrick said on Nov 15 08 at 10:35 PM Reply
Patrick, we’ll tell you her name if you agree to turn over your credit card to Jaymie and I for 24 hours.

Or cash would be better

marga said on Nov 16 08 at 5:56 PM Reply
I know the girl in green!!! I also have her number and running schedule!!! He runs with several pinoy ultra and a fat gay guy, tama ba Marga and Jaymie? hehe. Marga kaw na bahala.

Ahahahaha! Fat gay guy would be a good body guard for girl in green to protect her from all her admirers

neville said on Nov 17 08 at 9:46 AM Reply
Jaymie, bulky ang cash. What if I decide to buy a Cervelo? Don’t wanna lug around an entire briefcase of cash!

Or better yet, Patrick, get us the following so that we can give you the Lady in Green’s name, address, and cellphone number:

Marga: A Cervelo P4 and a super hot boyfriend who looks like a younger Fred U.
Jaymie: A round-trip plane ticket to New York for the NY Marathon (and lottery slot na rin ha)
Neville: Neville, ano ba gusto mo? Pag-ibig na wagas at totoo? Hahaha!

marga said on Nov 17 08 at 11:45 AM Reply
Marga, can i turn over an expired one? =)

Jaymee, sure! When’s the next Running Aid? =)

Patrick said on Nov 17 08 at 11:57 AM Reply
Patrick: A VALID AND WORKING ONE PLEASE

marga said on Nov 17 08 at 12:29 PM Reply
hi TBR! car here (your reluctant volunteer?hehe)

nice talk last thursday and ive been a follower of your blog too. I, myself, is a newbie in this sport, and a self-confessed running addict. hope to see you in upcoming marathons.

p.s. i still have the coffee beans

Car said on Nov 17 08 at 1:33 PM Reply
Ang ganda naman ng mga pictures nakanaman

hector said on Nov 17 08 at 1:43 PM Reply
i’m in one of the pictures! such a compliment to be ‘featured’ in your blog. haha nice talk btw. informative and entertaining

newbie said on Nov 18 08 at 10:38 AM Reply
hi marga!

you want a superhot boyfriend? patrick’s available. he thinks you’re hot =)

gela bella said on Nov 28 08 at 7:47 PM Reply
Gela, kamukha ba niya si Fred?

marga said on Nov 28 08 at 10:29 PM Reply