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Last Call for 2010 Condura Race Wishes

Ton Concepcion of Condura is asking for any more suggestions for Condura Race 2010.  He gave me a sneak peek into what they’ve planned so far, and let me tell you that I think they’ve got everything (and more!) covered.  But, if there are still some items you’d like to share from your “Marathon Wish List,” for the race and pre- and  post-race events, share it now and Ton says that they’ll try their best to make our marathon dreams come true on Feb. 7, 2010.

As for my Marathon Wish List, I just have two requests:

  1. Well-organized race (from redemption of race packets to leaving the parking lot after the race!)
  2. Marc Nelson to run alongside me throughout the entire marathon

Okay, fine. You can skip No. 2. Just give me No. 1 and I’ll be a happy camper.  All those below would be great too:

  1. Carboloading party for 42k runners Friday before the race
  2. Quality race singlets
  3. Race bibs with runners’ names on them
  4. Pace groups
  5. Bananas, gels, and sponges at stations
  6. COLD Gatorade and mineral water at stations with long tables
  7. Portalets along the route
  8. Timing chip with RunPix analysis
  9. Free race photos from PhotoVendo 
  10. Pleasant and knowledgeable race volunteers and marshals (believe me, this makes a big difference when one is exhausted)
  11. Entertainment at every other kilometer (e.g., Marc Nelson yelling me name)
  12. Nice, heavy, unique medals
  13. Additional singlets only for 42k finishers
  14. Food after the race
  15. Free massage after the race

For now that’s it. I’m sure I’ll think of more.

Feel free to list your own requests by commenting below.  Ton will definitely read it.

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59 Responses to “Last Call for 2010 Condura Race Wishes”

  1. Ton,

    Poging pacers for all the girls. :D

    Marga said on Nov 09 09 at 2:02 PM Reply

  2. longer than 5hrs cut off time

    jetpaiso said on Nov 09 09 at 2:15 PM Reply

  3. race belt, visor or cap, rest area for the runners, ice water bath, towel….

    mharlo pua said on Nov 09 09 at 2:27 PM Reply

  4. Good wishlist BR. Pero teka, should Mr. Concepcion grant your Marc Nelson wish perhaps he should also bring along Paula Taylor for the guys. hehehehe…. :-)

    Toel said on Nov 09 09 at 2:51 PM Reply

  5. those big mist-spraying fan thing they had at KOTR. :p

    Marvin Rae said on Nov 09 09 at 3:40 PM Reply

  6. a loot bag of freebies from sponsors! interesting booths / product demos for runners =)

    jaymie your wish list is superb!

    mie said on Nov 09 09 at 3:59 PM Reply

  7. 16. personalized certificate with the runner’s name printed on it

    wilson said on Nov 09 09 at 4:27 PM Reply

  8. a well stocked and long water station. refer to my LA Marathon Pictures and related water station pictures in my site.

    Bald Runner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:48 PM Reply

  9. P 250-P300 pesos as registration fee for the marathon race

    Bald Runner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:50 PM Reply

  10. no singlet but a Finisher’s T-shirt would be a nice souvenir for the race.

    Bald Runner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:51 PM Reply

  11. Increase the cash prize for the Marathon Race. They should review their prizes in the half-marathon last year. A 100K prize for the Marathon Champion would be decent and/or start sending the Champion to International Marathon Race.

    Bald Runner said on Nov 09 09 at 5:55 PM Reply

  12. emcee enthusiatically announcing 42k runners name while crossing finish line

    neo said on Nov 09 09 at 6:00 PM Reply

  13. last year, the condura’s half-marathon registration fee was 500 pesos with 7,000pesos as cash prize for the champion. my wish is to lower the fee for the marathon to 250-300 pesos with a 100K pesos cash prize for the champion.

    Bald Runner said on Nov 09 09 at 6:09 PM Reply

  14. mr rudy biscocho as the race director! however, he should improve his race packet redemption system

    Bald Runner said on Nov 09 09 at 6:10 PM Reply

    • I agree! I’d also like to suggest that inorder for such an event be more meaningful (and to continue with the tradition of the previous Condura Runs) that the beneficiary for this year be our national bird: the Philippine Eagle formerly known as the Monkey-eating Eagle. This is to increase the awareness that the raptor is an endangered specie and one of its kind.
      The race organizers may coordinate with the Philippine Eagle Foundation, thru Tatit Quiblat (tatit@philippineeagle.org & tatitq@lycos.co.uk).

      Thank you and see you all at the race!

      Jard Gerona said on Nov 16 09 at 1:04 PM Reply

  15. Hello TBR,

    Please add this to your list: Socialized registration fee payments

    See you on the road!

    Ray said on Nov 09 09 at 6:28 PM Reply

  16. With all the bruhahaha that happened in the recent major races, only two things that I hope and pray that Mr Concepcion will do good work with the 2010 Condura Run:

    1. Orderly race packet distribution. you pay the registration fee, you get the race packet and singlet…that simple. last year was just like that…plain and simple. no fancy running expos, no need to go to other places/offices to get the packet. you pay at the registration center you get your stuff…no dramas.

    2. timing chip. about time we “graduate” from the usual timing system. more and more runners are getting serious with this sport…about time that organizers get serious with them as well by providing accurate and timely race results.

    just wanted to reiterate most of the wishes mentioned…para lang makarating sa mga organizers :)

    DuaneS said on Nov 09 09 at 10:14 PM Reply

  17. TBR,

    The list already looks almost complete. You may still add:

    1) PTs/masseurs/Salonpas spray from km 25 and up
    2) showers after the finish line
    3) sponge & ice stops
    4) bands/cheering squads
    5) pacers to assist newbies and those aiming to set PRs

    Thanks.

    Rafael Alvaran said on Nov 10 09 at 12:01 AM Reply

  18. Free Running Clinic specially for newbies :-)

    Jay said on Nov 10 09 at 12:30 AM Reply

  19. During my first marathon at QCIM, the most difficult part, physically and mentally was the last 6 kms. It would be a big, big help if there will be loud cheerers, rah-rah teams on these last kilometers. Salompas/liniments also.

    Cheers!

    Macky said on Nov 10 09 at 12:45 AM Reply

  20. Videos rin when you finish, not just pictures.

    *I’m anticipating that this race will be EXPENSIVE.

    Hub Uy said on Nov 10 09 at 1:16 AM Reply

  21. It would be nice to have age group winners in addition to overall winners , both for male and female categories, a good way to reward not only the the young elite.

    A more generous cut off time for the full marathon and half marathon would encourage more new, older, female runners to participate.

    An exclamation point after winning the marathon, a prestigious prize of being featured in the cover and main story in the next issue of the Bullrunner magazine.

    :)

    Bong ortiz said on Nov 10 09 at 1:40 AM Reply

  22. 1. Include in the race packet and/or the dedicated website
    where the water and/or sports drink stations will be located along the route;
    2. This is normally a no-brainer but also include the brand + variant/flavor of sports drink to be given;
    3. Give information on which road(s) to take going to parking / starting line via car and public commute (assuming some roads will be closed like what happened in QCIM);
    4. Accurate pacers with highly distinguishable shirts stating their pace (the 2:15 pacers where nowhere near when I crossed the finish at 2:15 in the QCIM);
    5. Those marching bands were nice but the loud, cheering crowd of onlookers along commonwealth actually provided more energy and entertainment to me in the QCIM… so if its not too much to ask can we have Anne Curtis cheering for me? I mean us? :) Ok. Paula Taylor na lang kung hindi siya pwede.

    Iflybywire said on Nov 10 09 at 5:44 AM Reply

  23. 1. HAVE A DISCOUNTED EARLY REGISTRATION FEE. But announce it now, if possible. The HK marathon for Feb 28 has its registration closed na due to the heavy demand.

    2. More media announcements periodically to inform motorists of detours during race day. Maybe put up signs along race route weeks before the race to forewarn motorists of the upcoming race.

    Dennis said on Nov 10 09 at 8:17 AM Reply

  24. i don’t mind having just one registration center, for as long as i get my race kit UPON registration.

    jetpaiso said on Nov 10 09 at 8:18 AM Reply

  25. 2009 condura race was the BEST i joined this year. for next year (2010) i wish…

    1. personalized certificate.
    2. more freebies
    3. condura singlet

    oh BTW, condura run 2009 was my 1st 21k hope to attempt my 1st 42k also in condura next year… sana mayroon ring free training for me and those who want to try full marathon. =)

    jorge said on Nov 10 09 at 8:22 AM Reply

  26. I agree with Macky. Cheerers on the last 5 kms, and they will wait for the last runner.

    xty said on Nov 10 09 at 10:11 AM Reply

  27. deploy experienced medical attendant in case of emergency especially for dehydrated runners.

    gninor said on Nov 10 09 at 12:24 PM Reply

  28. more efficient distribution of loot bags after the race. hope they can avoid what happened at the kenny’s open when they had several long lines we had to queue after an exhausting race. maybe, just hand out the loot bags as soon as one crosses the finishline.

    for race packet distribution, they can give the privilege of getting a complete set for the early registrants. late registrants of course would have to wait to get their complete race packets. they can anticipate already number of expected participants & singlet sizes if they can get hold of statistics/database from organizers of recent races.

    ricky g. said on Nov 10 09 at 12:27 PM Reply

  29. (1) I agree with the race bib with names — if they can’t do it for all, at least the 42K runners.
    (2) Announce the names of 42K runners as they cross the finishline — this is what they did to the Ironman finishers in Camsur. Hearing your name at the finsihline is a nice bonus for surviving the 42Ks.
    (3) Different colored singets for 42K, 21K and 10K runners.
    (4) A nice finishers shirt & medal for all 42K finishers who finish w/in the cut-off time.

    3H said on Nov 10 09 at 1:43 PM Reply

  30. runners expo where various products catering to our needs will be sold at discounted prices. including condura products :-) .

    dingdong said on Nov 10 09 at 1:46 PM Reply

  31. For the ENVIRONMENT..

    TRASH BINS after each water station.

    AC said on Nov 10 09 at 3:20 PM Reply

    • +1 to that, TRASH BINS at water stations for the ENVIRONMENT.

      i also agree with massive info campaign on the route for MOTORISTS, so they can avoid the closed off areas on race day. i don’t like the feeling of irate motorists shouting at runners in the morning.:P

      other than these (more a non participants wish list), i would go for all of BRs wishes (except for the Marc Nelson part, i’d go with Paula Taylor on that one).

      bruno said on Nov 11 09 at 10:19 PM Reply

  32. Butanding at the finish line.

    ggginobili said on Nov 10 09 at 3:30 PM Reply

  33. KM markings for 21k and 42k runners. This is especially useful for those who don’t have a GPS watch.

    I’m willing to forego a singlet in exchange for a finisher’s shirt and a finisher’s medal.

    Carlo said on Nov 10 09 at 5:27 PM Reply

  34. aims certification, so that we don’t have to go abroad for a boston marathon qualifier.

    mikey said on Nov 10 09 at 6:41 PM Reply

  35. 1) Medals for the 21 and 44 k finishers.
    2) Carbo Loading party for 21 and 42k runners.
    3) Protein Load for all the finishers.
    4) Sexy pacers.

    Metro Gwapo said on Nov 10 09 at 7:10 PM Reply

  36. 42k relay! (4 man or 20 man)

    MS said on Nov 10 09 at 7:22 PM Reply

  37. 1 large pizza for every finisher plus gatorade

    Red said on Nov 10 09 at 8:10 PM Reply

  38. Same as Macky plus Bananas / Eggs. I always end up hungry in the last 6kms based on my SIM and PIM experience :)

    Eugene said on Nov 10 09 at 9:45 PM Reply

  39. No need for cash prizes, just make sure there are sports drinks at the end of the race and have a separate route for the 3K and 5K runners (walkers).

    Patrick said on Nov 11 09 at 12:30 AM Reply

  40. 1. Finisher’s Medals for 21K & 42K finishers
    2. CLP for 21K and 42K runners
    3. Hydration stations every 2.5K, with long tables
    4. Preferably Gatorade, Pocari Sweat or Powerade at hydration stations (Aside from water)
    5. In the claiming area for goodies, free drinks, loot bags & certificates, there should be separate lines for 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K runners so the lines won’t be too long.
    6. Like the KOTR, perhaps they should invite the pep squads of different schools to cheer and motivate the runners.

    Jan (FlatFootRunner) said on Nov 11 09 at 8:05 AM Reply

  41. No registration free for 21K and 42K runners!

    Jao said on Nov 11 09 at 8:46 AM Reply

  42. Aside from all the wishlist, we’re missing the sponsor’s product: CONDURA AIRCONDITIONING UNIT

    • 1st Place – 2HP
    • 2nd Place – 1HP
    • 3rd Place – .5HP

    for the 42k Runners

    w/ free delivery! :-)

    rexsp said on Nov 11 09 at 8:59 AM Reply

  43. I believe that the Condura 2010 will be more exciting than the Condura 2009.

    On top of TBR’s wishlist:

    Suggest that they have a cut-off time similar to other international marathons. Like 6-hours or 7-hours that other countries implement.

    And, may they provide Emergency Medical Support Teams to the last group of marathoners. Or the EMS team should be at the tail end of the last group.

    Runningbeyondair said on Nov 11 09 at 10:27 AM Reply

  44. ICE COLD drinks at every aid station

    ronald said on Nov 11 09 at 10:31 AM Reply

  45. ice cold beer at the finish line :)

    chiz said on Nov 11 09 at 1:40 PM Reply

  46. Separate finish line for the HM/FM and 5km/10km. Ditto on the race announcer saying your name (and city?) before you cross the finish line.

    bong_z said on Nov 11 09 at 1:47 PM Reply

  47. i also don’t mind the race singlet but please.. please.. a multi-sized dri-fit Finisher shirts for all runners.. citing the Nokia Run in 2008 where they have sizes & male/female cut..

    And also Paula Taylor :)

    RAMathon said on Nov 13 09 at 7:40 AM Reply

  48. a WATERY inflatable slide at the 42k finish line!!!
    … like this:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj-TwP2gE48

    buddyray said on Nov 13 09 at 11:09 PM Reply

  49. free picture with a live butanding!

    OrangeJulius said on Nov 16 09 at 1:39 PM Reply

  50. How about several video screens at the Start/Finish line showing various points along the race route so we can see how runners are doing in those areas?

    Mykolant said on Nov 17 09 at 6:40 AM Reply

  51. to get a free dive with the whales :)

    marky_mark said on Nov 19 09 at 12:03 PM Reply

  52. How about, all downhill route? hehehe

    Taki said on Nov 20 09 at 5:15 PM Reply

  53. pls, pls, pls get Runrio/Finishline to handle the event. that would at least give us runners the peace of mind that the race will go well.

    Dhes said on Nov 22 09 at 7:27 PM Reply

  54. yosi break every kilometer

    Red said on Nov 22 09 at 9:53 PM Reply

  55. 6 hours or more yun cut off time, some of us are first time running in a full marathon. : – ) and Celebrity runner, hehe

    michael galas said on Nov 25 09 at 12:10 PM Reply

  56. and autograph from mr. baldrunner , hehe

    michael galas said on Nov 25 09 at 12:13 PM Reply

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