Upcoming Kid-Friendly Races

Little Miss TBR crept up on me while I was working on the laptop, “Mama, when will we run?” Confused, I ask her what run she was talking about. She replied that I told her and Kuya about a race we were all going to join together, that I said it was that day, and that she wanted to wear her new running shirt already (the one I bought on the 1st day that Runnr opened, an excellent local athletic brand for kids called Equipe). All this she blurts out in a whiny tone, like she was ready to burst into tears out of exasperation with her seemingly forgetful mother.

“Oh, the Mommy Milkshake Marathon?” I did recall telling her about this in passing a week or so ago. The MMM is an annual fun run my sister organizes, not a major race, but an advocacy run for breastfeeding mommies and families. The past two years, I ran along with my son and nephew. (Click here for Year 1 and Year 2) This year, I told Little Miss Bull Runner last week that she could join us already. She cheered “Yes!” complete with the elbow into the stomach action, like she clinched a deal.

Well, I explained to her very slowly, “It’s still in September. You have to sleep many more times before we run.” But to Little Miss Bull Runner, “next month” and “later” or “tomorrow” or “next century” are pretty much synonymous. So, she starts to make her awa face, the one that gets her Papa all the time, the same face that’s about to let out a loud shriek due to anger.

To save me from another tantrum, I excitedly asked her “Do you want to just wear your running shirt and then I’ll take your picture?” This got her. She smiled and agreed with enthusiasm. She chose her bottom (a floral skirt!), asked me to pull her hair up into a ponytail, and searched for Lucy (her partner-in-crime puppy who never gets left behind) then she hammed it up in front of the cam.

Here are upcoming child-friendly races that you can run with your children:

AUGUST 30: Looney Tunes Active Fun Run, SM Mall of Asia, 3k/ 5k. Reg fee: P300/ P500 for 3k+5k until Aug. 15; P350 until Aug 16; P500 onsite. Register at Nike Bonifacio High Street. Visit LOONEY TUNES ACTIVE RUN WEBSITE. (I heard even their directional signs at the race will be moving Looney Tunes characters!)

SEPTEMBER 5 (moved from Aug. 9): Mommy Milkshake Marathon, a fun run for breastfeeding, Bonifacio Global City. Call 780-9898. More details to follow.

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19 Responses to “Upcoming Kid-Friendly Races”

To Litle Miss TBR– Nice skirt!! Where’s Lucy’s running outfit? Maybe someone should knit one for her? hmm…

TBR–Zoe and I will be there this time!

Tonette said on Jul 22 09 at 1:16 PM Reply
- Yey! See you tonette! How about Chappy?
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 23 09 at 6:37 PM Reply
  - Wont have enough yarn for Chap’s
    
    Tonette said on Aug 11 09 at 11:28 PM
nakakatuwa talaga sya… hmmm very— jaymie…

vimz said on Jul 22 09 at 5:57 PM Reply
- Mini me
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 23 09 at 6:37 PM Reply
Aaaawwwww… She’s so cute! Thanks for sharing this one. I’m definitely bringing Sky to that Looney tunes run

Gigi said on Jul 22 09 at 8:19 PM Reply
- Hi gigi! I actually realized last week that I cant make it to Looney tunes. I’ll be abroad. My husband will take the kids. I’m sure you and Sky will enjoy
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 23 09 at 6:38 PM Reply
Xerox copy ng mommy! TBR na TBR!

You might want to bring the whole family in the 2009 Family Fun Run which will start at Rahaj Sulayman Park at 4PM. The route will be along Roxas Blvd. until Kalaw Ave. and back. Since you’re there already, the kids will surely enjoy Museo Pambata beside the US Embassy.

The Family Run is no longer 5k but reduced to 3k only so that more children can join.

Registration is only P250 per family of at least 3 members. One t-shirt and freebies will be given.

Registration is at San Andres Sports Complex. Tel. No. 5151915.

Or contact Kenneth Montegrande at # 0917-3630004.

Or visit website: kjmontegrande.wordpress.com.

Hope to see you all there!

Nora, the golden girl said on Jul 22 09 at 8:59 PM Reply
- Thanks Nora!
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 23 09 at 6:39 PM Reply
You are so lucky to have a family who share and supportive of your passion.

Chaia said on Jul 22 09 at 9:12 PM Reply
- Yes very lucky Chaia
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 23 09 at 6:39 PM Reply
She’s looking more and more like you each passing day!

And I love the floral skirt! I want one like that too!

marga said on Jul 22 09 at 9:47 PM Reply
- My brother’s girlfriend make the skirt for her. You want too? haha
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 23 09 at 6:39 PM Reply
  - Yes yes I do!!! <3 with a lot of flowers in pink and turquoise! Hmm. Mag-match kaya kami ni Nia sa Looney Tunes?
    
    marga said on Jul 23 09 at 7:56 PM
How cute!

notsquare said on Jul 23 09 at 10:42 AM Reply
- Thanks notsquare
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 23 09 at 6:40 PM Reply
awww…cutie!!! =)

CatA said on Jul 24 09 at 12:52 AM Reply
this is way too cute! at least your daughter has the makings of a future athlete.

what are the distances available for the MMM? i’m planning to take my son who’s turning 4y/o to one of the races but i’m not sure if he can finish 3k.

gailcons said on Jul 26 09 at 2:54 PM Reply
your daughter reminds me of my own. also bugging me and making kulit when can she run with me. I guess Mommy Milkshake would be the best venue since I also breastfeed her for 15months. Would you happen to have the details of this event and where can we sign up? Thanks

Kris said on Aug 14 09 at 8:15 PM Reply