I Conquered Corregidor! Part 1

Oh Corregidor, how I wish I discovered you sooner! I wanted to yell this out from the top of the cliff towards the vast sea before me as I, together with Edward Kho, Conquer Corregidor Race organizer, my husband, and photographer Levy, ran down the meandering trails to end our run through the island.

As online media partner for the Conquer Corregidor race, I was fortunate enough to have been invited by Edward to run in Corregidor last Saturday, while he plotted the race course for the December 6 race. I decided to pass on Pasig Marathon and chop my 28km mandated long run into two just to run in Corregidor, and am I glad I did.

The race course is 10 miles or 16km. For this day, since we started running at 11a.m., I only covered a total of 11km alone (ran the balance 17k Sunday) while the others rode the motorcycle and van (Edward was busy plotting, the hubby had a headache due to heat and exhaustion from a busy work week, and the photographer thought I was insane for running in that heat!) It was an awesome run! The kind that made me smile from ear to ear while my heart wanted to burst out of my chest due to extreme happiness. I’ll let the photos below do the talking, but I do hope you experience it for yourself.

– 1.5 hr ferry ride to Corregidor. with Li’l Bull Runners and Edward, race organizer for Conquer Corregidor -

– Kiddos try to get shut eye during the ride. They were ecstatic over the trip, especially my boy who is taking up Philippines’ scenic spots in Civics -

– My first time in Corregidor. Awesome view. I was itching to run -

– Dec. 6 race starts in Malinta Tunnel. How cool is that? -

– San Jose Church -

– I shall return! -

– One of my favorite portions of the route with the strong breeze from the sea blowing against my face. As you round the corner, you’ll be in for a surprise…should I tell you already? Hmmm -

– Okay, this is the surprise! A long, steep, lung-busting climb uphill. The photo makes it look short. Believe me, it was much longer. Runners will run this twice over in the race. Woohooo! -

– I couldn’t resist running along the shore. This isn’t part of the race course though -

– Niiiiice! I wanna go back already! -

– It was around 12 noon already here. I was exhausted and out of breath, but I was having the time of my life! -

– Running past the barracks. Spooky but a great historical sight -

– The view in the middle of the run -

– Race will take you through a 500 meter trail course! Another one of my favorite portions! -

– And the trails begin -

– The lighthouse is the first thing you see when you step out of the trails. There’s a small sari sari store and toilets too -

– Another trail portion near the finish. This is at the edge of the cliff overlooking the sea. It’s beautiful up here -

– So beautiful I had to stop and act like a tourist -

– Aaaah, Corregidor! I shall return!

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28 Responses to “I Conquered Corregidor! Part 1”

Very very nice. Thanks BR for the awesome pictures. Nov 9 na registration begins today. Tara lets go….

Toel said on Nov 09 09 at 10:36 AM Reply
- Go for it. It’s going to be a great race!
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 4:58 PM Reply
OMG THAT HILL!!!!!!!! asjkfhcjadsfhah

Or should I say… THOSE HILLS! CRRRRRAAAAZZZYYY! But crazy-fun!

Marga said on Nov 09 09 at 10:46 AM Reply
- Yes that hill! Miguel and I didn’t know if we would laugh or cry! hahaha
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:00 PM Reply
Wow..Breathtaking..swear i wont miss this run…

RunDaddyRun said on Nov 09 09 at 11:05 AM Reply
- Enjoy rundaddy!
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:00 PM Reply
Lovely! This is how you spend a weekend!

I hope that during race day the weather will be a lot cooler. Running under the scorching sun while dealing with those steep hills is a killer!

After Singapore let’s do this again with the gang!

Raymund said on Nov 09 09 at 11:20 AM Reply
- Yes, what a weekend! Next day we ran 17k and we were huffing and puffing at the 1st kilometer.
  
  Game! with picnic after
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:02 PM Reply
  - sounds exciting! picnic time!
    
    Raymund said on Nov 09 09 at 10:57 PM
jaymie what shoes should one wear – a regular running shoes or a trail running shoes? thanks for the photos and the article. exciting!

odie said on Nov 09 09 at 12:26 PM Reply
- Odie, regular running shoes. If I’m not mistaken, the trail portion was less than 1/4 of the total course. I didn’t have any problem running in the trails with my Lunar Glides.
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:03 PM Reply
Nice view and nice pix! I’ve never been to corregidor. Wish i could join this race.

JC said on Nov 09 09 at 12:27 PM Reply
- JC, you should join! Best way to tour Corregidor
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:04 PM Reply
marga: how do you know? you rode a motorcycle with a hot dude last time! hehe

Raymund said on Nov 09 09 at 12:39 PM Reply
- you’re such a jerk koyah! i ran A BIT, thank you very much :p
  
  Marga said on Nov 09 09 at 1:56 PM Reply
  - Hahaha! Raymund, nakakapagod din kumapit sa abs ng hot dude kapag uphill ah!
    
    thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:08 PM
  - you’re welcome dear. what was his name again?
    
    Raymund said on Nov 09 09 at 10:58 PM
nice photos jaymie! wish i could also go to corregidor. btw, watched your interview at runner speak yesterday. great one!

mie said on Nov 09 09 at 1:55 PM Reply
- I missed the show! And I didn’t know I came out! Thanks for the info, armie
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:09 PM Reply
Corregidor is not only historic but also beautiful. I am so happy that they are making an effort to make it a sports destination.

It should really be right up there as a tourist destination.

Regards Mark

m8parco said on Nov 09 09 at 2:49 PM Reply
- Hi Mark, welcome back. Agree!
  
  thebullrunner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:11 PM Reply
Ang ganda naman. Thanks for sharing your Corregidor run trip. =) I will include that in my itinerary this December.

CatA said on Nov 09 09 at 7:39 PM Reply
Hi Jaymie!

It was nice meeting you and Miguel last weekend. I was really impressed with your commitment and focus when it comes to running. I need to be fit again and join you guys soon.

Btw, I’ve posted a number of shots from last weekend in my site. Do feel free to visit – http://www.levilacandula.multiply.com

Thanks and see you guys soon!

Levi

Levi Lacandula said on Nov 09 09 at 10:29 PM Reply
that was so nice BR! i wish to join that run but i guess dipa kaya ng powers ko… i will just be running my first 10k on nov 15.

teresa g ybanez said on Nov 10 09 at 4:37 PM Reply
WOW! Exciting! I went to 2nd Wind this morning to register but i was rushing to a meeting so i decided to ust go back tomorrow. I want to be one of the first to register to be sure that i get a slot but i thought di pa naman siguro mauubos. But after seeing the photos, I can’t wait to register dapat ata nagpalate na lang ako sa meeting kanina e Nakakilig yung photos! Thanks po ms. bullrunner

reylynne said on Nov 10 09 at 4:43 PM Reply
wow!!! grabe parang sobrang peaceful.. parang ang layo sa Manila.

sana wlang mga WWII Japanese soldiers nasasali sa araw ng race. hehhehe

sana am fully trained to join this.

-smith

ismit said on Nov 10 09 at 5:47 PM Reply
Wow.. Part 1.. See you on Dec 6.

You will really return ha….. lolz!!

Rina Gilos said on Nov 12 09 at 8:25 AM Reply
hmm! exciting ! this is the run of my life , he he he, not in to best PR but best pic! he he he

michael galas said on Nov 23 09 at 4:22 PM Reply