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10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Join Run For Home

I was invited to the press conference for Run For Home, Globe-Ayala City Run For Habitat for Humanity slated for July 19, 2009 last night.  Speakers included Angelo from Globe and Vince Mendoza and Coach Rio de la Cruz from Finish Line.  

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– Globe Team -

I took down notes and came up with the following reasons why you should NOT join this race:

  1. Disposable champion chips will be used for all race distances.  No need to squeeze into crowded assembly areas and crawl your way to the front line.  Your time starts when you cross the starting line, not when the gun fires, so it doesn’t matter if you start a few seconds or minutes late.  See, there’s no reward for being an early bird at this race.
  2. You can’t use thirst or dehydration as an excuse for your slow time at this race.  For the 21km, Coach Rio said that he plans to have water stations at every kilometer.  Sponges will be available too.
  3. The race course includes Ayala Avenue, an area that is rarely used in races, and will turn around Ayala Triangle.  If you’re a regular racer, you’ve memorized all the bumps, humps, and cracks on the usual race roads of Bonifacio Global City, so running in this new uncharted territory may be quite a challenge for you.
  4. There will be live microblogging (Twitter and Plurk) during the race.  Everyone—even non-running friends and relatives—will get live updates on your run.  Pressure!
  5. Results will be provided with RunPix, the exact program used at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon last year.  (Click here to get a visual)  So, you’ll know how many runners outpaced you, exactly where you were when the first runner crossed the finish line, your place among all the other finishers, or—if you’re male—your worst nightmare yet: how many women finished ahead of you.  Are you ready to face the truth?
  6. PixLink and Tattoo blogging at the race area may be too entertaining and you forget to run.
  7. You’ll have a memorabilia of the race depicting a drenched and exhausted version of you when you claim your FREE race photo available for download at PhotoVendo.  
  8. The scrumptious food at the bazaar ala Salcedo Market after the race will make you gain back all the calories you lost during the run.
  9. 6,500 runners are expected to show up.  More people to chase after.
  10. This race promises to be one of the best races ever held in Manila.  If the organizers are successful at pulling this off, then all other races you’ll join in the future will pale in comparison.

I’ve registered for the 21km already.  I’m ready to take all the risks I’ve mentioned above if only to experience this one-of-a-kind, well-planned event.

REGISTRATION AREAS (only until JULY 3, 2009):
- all Globe business centers
- all Fitness First branches (Metro Manila)
- Runnr, Bonifacio High Street
- online at www.globe.com.ph/runforhome

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– Vince of Finish Line -

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– Vince, Jay, Vimz, Coach Rio, myself, Raymund, Taki, Marga, Dingdong, and Jun -

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21 Responses to “10 Reasons Why You Should NOT Join Run For Home”

  1. after reading this, im joining 21k!!

    mel said on Jun 24 09 at 11:10 PM Reply

  2. Hi jaymie, we ‘re willing to take the risks too, hehehe. A good race for Swthrt to run her first half marathon. See you at the race!

    Bro J said on Jun 24 09 at 11:46 PM Reply

  3. Sayang I didn’t get to join. Missed getting to meet you. Hope to get to meet you on race day! I would’ve wanted to join the 21K, but have had to downgrade to a 5K for now since I’m trying to get pregnant. Doc says no strenuous exercise. Torture!

    Travelers Atlas said on Jun 25 09 at 1:12 AM Reply

  4. count me in for 21K. i’m willing to risk all the reasons you mentioned as well. :)

    sherwin said on Jun 25 09 at 2:44 AM Reply

  5. Wow, pretty compelling case….. for all of us to join :) Doc Sherwin let’s do this 21k thing! Nice post Jaymie.

    Luis Arcangel said on Jun 25 09 at 8:01 AM Reply

  6. sorry jaymie. pass ako. i’m out of town. hahaha

    ibetlacbay said on Jun 25 09 at 10:47 AM Reply

  7. wow, this looks interesting. I Will join for the 21km race. I wonder if there are any finisher medals as well.

    dennis said on Jun 25 09 at 11:12 AM Reply

  8. i am missing races this past few weeks cause of my knees.. i cant run.. i will register for this race hoping that i will be ready by that time.. Im doing cross training instead, i hope it helps.

    have a great day!

    Mark Salvador said on Jun 25 09 at 1:40 PM Reply

  9. Hmmm..tempting. But I am so not prepared for the 21k. Let’s see how training goes in the next few weeks.

    Mayi said on Jun 25 09 at 2:54 PM Reply

  10. Thanks for the great race info! Was sold as soon as I knew there was a timing chip. I registered this morning via the online portal. I printed out the USERCARD portion. Is this the recepit to claim race kit?? Still waiting for email confirmation tho.

    Dennis said on Jun 25 09 at 3:51 PM Reply

  11. Wow! this is more exciting!! This will be my first 21k race!! Goodluck to me!! hahaha! Thanks Jaymie for the info :)

    FlyingBoar said on Jun 26 09 at 7:56 PM Reply

  12. though i have not run for almost 3mos, i will go for it..

    archie said on Jun 26 09 at 8:22 PM Reply

  13. game!!! Lesgo!!!

    Don Run said on Jun 28 09 at 1:24 PM Reply

  14. Looks like a good race but I am very disappointed that Globe is charging 13% more for on-line registrations. I’ve joined a lot of races and this is the first time I’ve come across something like this. It’s certainly not world-class!

    Tony Montemayor said on Jul 02 09 at 9:34 PM Reply

  15. the charge for this race is a bit high actually pero come to think of it, we can help others from this event. btw just to inform til July 14 for the online registration. for those who haven’t signed up, you can still catch up, its just a click away! here’s the link http://www.globe.com.ph/runforhome.

    btw im also on the 21k challenge. last man standing wins!

    Jiboy said on Jul 13 09 at 2:53 PM Reply

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