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Smart Sports on Subic International Marathon

Smart Sports issued a statement regarding the recently held Subic International Marathon below…

SMART SPORTS THANKS SIM 2009 RUNNERS AND ALL PARTNERS

At the outset, we at Smart Sports would like to extend our congratulations to all the runners, most especially to the marathoners of the recently concluded Subic International Marathon 2009. However, it has come to our attention the numerous comments of the participants of SIM 2009 regarding the technical aspect of the race and if there are shortcomings we will make it a point to discuss this with the race organizers. Rest assured to the running community that all these comments, feedbacks and suggestions are carefully being reviewed and will be kept as reference for other marathons Smart will be supporting.

Allow us to take this opportunity to share with the running community the reasons why Smart Sports decided to support SIM:

1. We are a sponsor. Much the same way we will be when we sponsor other marathons

2. We believe in the transformational advocacy of the Philippine National Police through its program director Ret. Gen. Sam Tucay and Chief PNP Jesus Verzosa

3. We realize that through SIM, we will be able to identify Filipino runners that can represent the country in international races. Kudos to the only 2 Filipinos (Hernanie Sore and Alquin Bolivar) to make it in the top ten who gave every ounce of willpower for flag and country

4. We simply want to promote a sport where hundreds and thousands of passionate Filipinos love

5. Sports tourism: to showcase the beauty of the Philippines. Particularly the beauty of SCTEX and Subic Bay

Since Smart Sports has committed to support Philippine marathon in the long run, we ask for the running community’s understanding and patience as Smart is very new to this. Smart has already pledged to support several international marathons for 2010 and we assure the running community that through partnerships with seasoned race organizers, we will make these marathons enjoyable and memorable which running enthusiasts (both local and foreign) can look forward to each year.

Smart – we’re helping sports… we’re helping running…

Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat!

Patrick “Pato” Gregorio
Head – Smart Sports

For comments and suggestions please email project officer Anton Almeda at mhalmeda@smart.com.ph

Posted on 10.30.09 to 03 Race Announcements. Tags: , . Subscribe to follow comments on this post. 12 comments. Add your thoughts or trackback from your own site.

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12 Responses to “Smart Sports on Subic International Marathon”

  1. Sir,
    Sana sa 2010 maconsider niyo maglagay ng tubig. Ok lang po sana kung may mga tindahan sa paligid but wala diba? Be Smart next time.

    jackie

    jack said on Oct 30 09 at 11:43 PM Reply

  2. It’s good that Smart realizes the shortcomings of this race.

    It was being touted as the most prestigious marathon in the country. Too bad the organizers in charge of logistics couldn’t back it up.

    I hope next year, they don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk!

    Raoul said on Oct 31 09 at 10:50 PM Reply

  3. One of the most chaotic marathon I’ve ever seen. Sabay sabay ang 3k/5k/10k/ at 21k. Ang gulo gulo.

    Red said on Nov 01 09 at 12:36 PM Reply

  4. sana next time maglagay naman ng ilaw masyado madilim

    gil said on Nov 01 09 at 8:24 PM Reply

  5. actually kasalanan lahat ng organizer. parang Eventologist yung pangalan na nasa poster. kawawa naman mga sponsor napagbibintangan. pinaka magulong race na nakita ko. its like the organizer’s first time ever to do an event. I hope next time Smart will be Smart enough to choose who they work with.

    totoy said on Nov 02 09 at 6:30 PM Reply

  6. I hope next time they are well prepared naman..
    Specially WATER! and guide lights @ night and consideration for those who are not so fast runners!… na kailangan namin ng tubig.. buti nalang madaming mababait na support group na kahit d nila kmi kakilala nag bigay ng water sa amin specially TEAM Hardcore…

    Jepoycamboy said on Nov 03 09 at 2:05 PM Reply

  7. Ok naman yong race pang-PULIS talaga kaya lang d naman lahat ng participants ay Pulis. . . So we suggest for the better kasi kawawa naman matandang pulis sa huli muntik ng mamatay dahil sa walang tubig.

    job said on Nov 04 09 at 5:45 PM Reply

  8. Lets just hope they don’t mess up next year(Water and a lighted road please is it too much to ask cant believe i flew in from Cebu for this experience?) . It was very dark(PITCH BLACK talk about a 42.195 horror booth) We called it the Halloween marathon.

    Team Boyek said on Nov 09 09 at 9:37 AM Reply

  9. i had supported my son from all sports competition he joined in since he was 5 yrs old: like in national competition of phil taek wondo ass. he’d received medals, in philippine amatuer swimming ass.(pasa) and southern tagalog amatuer swimming ass.(stasa) also received medals, in milo marathon regional elimination and national level again got a medal/trophy, but what happen to sibic INTERNATIONAL thinking that this event will be a better exposure to my 12 yrs old son, we traveled 6 hrs going to subic and witnessing such a mess in marathon, after firing for the start many runners at the back run at the exit of the oval while other runners just got started and half way in the oval goint to the exit, come to think of it 5k finished first than the 3k, a 20 yr old finish first the 3k when all along we thought that 3k marathon are for kids. WHERE IS THE FAIR AND JUST FOR THIS KIND OF EVENT. I’M REALLY DISAPPOINTED. i met a kid who’s only 9 yrs old, comes from ilo-ilo and he run so fast overtaking my son and somehow our country will have a better chance in this line of sports BUT if disappointement prevails to all the kids who joined, our country have NO FUTURE at all come to think of it.

    cms said on Nov 09 09 at 10:10 AM Reply

  10. I hope the organizers and the sponsors realize that the safety of the participants is of utmost importance in any sporting event. The image of any sponsor could easily be tarnished if any accident happens during the race, specially if the cause could have easily been avoided, such as supplying lights and sufficient drinks THROUGH OUT the course (which is basic for any event). That being said, I believe that it is also the sponsor’s resposibility to make sure the the necessary precautions for runner’s safety is addressed because their reputation is at stake. I hope the sponsors learn from this experience. I know SMART will be “smart”er next time. I ran both QCIM and SIM and still cannot decide which one of them put my life in more danger (the open traffic along Commonwealth or the darkness in STEX). I have ran over 75 marathons and the conditions in QCIM and SIM are, I’m sad to say, the worst I have encountered. I hope next time will be different.

    William Veto said on Nov 09 09 at 11:44 AM Reply

  11. ,,SANA NXTYM OK YUNN STARTIN KASI ANGGULO,…SAVI MASS SATART PERO PINAUNA ANG 21K NXT 10K AND SO ON… .TAPOS DI PA READY ANG ILAN,………………………………………..SA 5K MERON DIN PALANG MGA NSA UNHAN ,…””SAYANG OK P AMAN TYM QUH,…MGA NASA 25 PABABA OH MGA PANG 16 SVI NG ILAN,…..SAYANG,….F MAAYOS LANG SANA SA STARTING MAYBE 2ND P O CHAMP,…….DAPAT TLGA HIWALAY ANG TAKE OFF LALO NA YUNG 21K AT 10K,..DAMI TULOY NAGALET”

    jayson villaruz said on Nov 12 09 at 5:10 PM Reply

  12. Where’s the race result ~ !!!! its been 3 weeks already.
    how long are we gonna wait? !!! “Buti pa yun last year na takbo less than a week may result na”

    Bert Rodillas said on Nov 21 09 at 10:42 AM Reply

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