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Botak Paa-Tibayan Takbo 100km Press Con

Isport Botak recently held its press conference for Botak Paa-Tibayan Takbo 100k Marathon at R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street last Thursday, May 28, 2009.  

The Botak Paa-Tibayan 100k Marathon will be held on June 28, 2009 with the race starting at U.P. Diliman, the beneficiary of the race as proceeds from the race will go to the rehabilitation of the U.P. Track & Field Oval.
 
Among the speakers during the press conference were Mr. George Tan of OlymPlus Sports, Ian Alacar of Botak, Eric Pasion of Run For Change, and Mr. Edwin Barbers, U.P. Sports Director.  Mr. George Tan shared photos and anecdotes of the adventures he shared accompanying legendary runner and founder of Botak, Mr. Cesar Guarin, as he ran across the Philippines, U.S. and Europe.  Amazing!  Mr. Tan even talked about an ultramarathon they once organized in Baguio where runners ran 1km laps around Burnham Park 100 times over!

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- Mr. George Tan of OlymPlus Sports - 

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- Ian Alacar of Botak -

Since the Botak Paa-Tibayan Takbo 100k will have three separate events led by three different race directors, each director discussed the route and other important details for his event.  Neville Manaois, team principal of Pinoy Ultra Runners and technical consultant of recently held TNF 100, will head the 100km race, Edmund Mangaser will manage the 5- and 10-mile races,  while Ben Alacar will lead the first ever street mile challenge held in the country.  

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- Edmund Mangaser, Ian Alacar, Neville Manaois, and Ben Alacar -

The race directors fielded direct questions from runners, such as “Will your water stations have cups this time?” or “Will your marshals actually know the race route?” and they assured the audience that lessons were learned from Botak 42k.  I paid particular attention to Mr. Edmund Mangaser who discussed the 5- and 10-miler.  These were his comments about the route: 1) covered by trees, 2) passes through subdivisions, 3) there are short but steep climbs, and 4) there will be water stations every 2km.  The three race directors seemed to be on top of their game and we’re only hoping for their success.
 
To register for the Botak Paa-Tibayan 100k Marathon, visit:
- Botak Sports Shop, 131 Kamuning Road, Edsa QC
- ROX
- Fitness First
- ROC, UP Diliman, Bahay ng Alumni
- Paul Calvin’s Deli, The Fort
- PATAFA Rizal Office
- All Terra Bike Shop, Club 650 Libis
- Second Wind Store, Maginhawa St. Teacher’s Village QC

 For inquiries, call 414-8892 or 921-5947 or email paatibayan100@botakphilippines.com

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11 Responses to “Botak Paa-Tibayan Takbo 100km Press Con”

  1. looking at this line up of organizers, this race will surely be one tough act to follow…esp. with mr. mangaser’s team handling the 5-10milers…they’ve got a trail run and bike up their sleeves this june too.

    mond said on May 30 09 at 11:00 PM Reply

  2. i’m interested in joining the botak run. the jersey looks nice and i wanna register to get one. I wanna try the 5 miler because the route is covered with trees. I love the UP diliman campus especially at 6 in the morning.

    newbierunner said on May 31 09 at 9:56 AM Reply

  3. sounds exciting! wasn’t supposed to join this after my experience from the last botak run, but i’m glad to know that this leg will be organized by some heavy-hitters.

    btw pardon my ignorance, but what’s a street mile challenge?

    khun said on May 31 09 at 10:45 AM Reply

  4. cups? why not give this a try? LINK

    Rod said on May 31 09 at 12:28 PM Reply

  5. My dream road race! A street mile!!! I hope all turns out well.

    marga said on May 31 09 at 5:57 PM Reply

  6. found out from takbo.ph that there will be another run in UP Diliman on the same date. thr gig run for reforetstation. 2 races in 1 day and in 1 venue? both will start at 6am? i emailed botak already but no reply yet.

    newbierunner said on Jun 06 09 at 2:03 AM Reply

  7. Hi Newbie Runner!

    I read their older posts at takbo.ph (BOTAK) the race route for the BOTAK 10 Miler and 5 Miler will use a different route… They race course will go down to Marikina Valley thru Tumana route.

    Newbie said on Jun 06 09 at 8:01 PM Reply

  8. khun:
    street mile is just a 1km run so it will be a time challenge.
    sprint to the max dude.
    ;)

    Jom said on Jun 09 09 at 1:55 PM Reply

  9. newbie:
    BOTAK will start at UP Gym and UP has a lot of routes to use.
    See you there. ;)

    Jom said on Jun 09 09 at 1:57 PM Reply

  10. maayo unta makafinish ra ko sa 100k para malipay pud akoa mama, mga igsoon, mga officemates ug mga higala diri sa cebu city!

    arnold said on Jun 11 09 at 10:39 AM Reply

  11. ok naman ang takbuhan sa up ng august 23 2009 kaya lang hindi tumupad sa pangako ang management ng botak sa certification walang maibigay pero ng pagtinatanong mo bago magentry puro oo ang sagot sana umayos kayo alam kaya ito ng boss ng botak at may problema sa traffic management muntik na akong mabunggo ng motor tigas kasi ng ulo ng nagdrive ng motor pinahihinto na ayaw pang tumigil, sana mabasa ito ng boss ng botak ,salamat po sir

    jojo canlas said on Aug 25 09 at 4:28 PM Reply

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