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THE BULL RUNNER DREAM MARATHON – 22 May 2010

Presenting (drumroll please)…

THE BULL RUNNER DREAM MARATHON in NUVALI

WHEN: Saturday, 22 May 2010, 4 a.m.
WHERE: Nuvali, Sta. Rosa Laguna
RUNNERS: 200 first-time marathoners
FEE: P950

TBR Dream Marathon is a one-of-a-kind small and intimate marathon especially designed for first time marathoners. From the moment you register for the race, we will guide you towards training properly and wisely until you run all 42.195 kms of your first marathon and cross the finish line.

14 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN TBR MARATHON:

  1. MADE FOR FIRST-TIME MARATHONERS. We have 200 slots reserved for runners attempting to complete their first marathon. This race was made for the beginner from proper education to full support on race day. Race cut-off is 8 hours. No prizes will be given to top finishers because everyone who crosses the finish line is a winner.
  2. TBR DREAM MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM BY COACH JIM LAFFERTY. To help you train properly, we’ve got a 16-week Training Program developed by Coach Jim Lafferty, retired P&G General Manager, finisher of 23 marathons, coach of multiple US national team members, and TBR Dream Marathon’s race director.  Thing is, as of Feb. 1, there are 16 weeks to race day; that means TRAINING STARTS NOW!
  3. BULL SESSIONS (LONG RUNS). While most of the runs will be done on your own, once a month all participants will be invited to a Bull Session: long group runs together led by the Pinoy Ultra Runners. This will neither be a race nor speedwork; it will be easy, conversational-pace runs together.  By the time marathon day comes, we hope most runners will be good friends!
  4. BULL CIRCLE (TALKS). Once a month, participants will be invited to talks by running experts specifically chosen by TBR because of their knowledge and competency in a particular field.
  5. PERSONAL AND INTIMATE MARATHON EXPERIENCE. Due to the small number of participants, we can and will treat each one of you as if you were the only runner in the marathon. You’ll know other fellow runners by name or by face. Even our marshals and volunteers will treat you like friends.
  6. NEW, UNIQUE, EASY AND SAFE ROUTE. For the first time, Nuvali, the new prestigious 1,700 hectare development of Ayala Land south of Manila, will open its roads to its first ever road race.  There will be neither cars nor pollution here.  You can enjoy the fresh air as you run on a course completely closed to vehicular traffic, except for one main intersection. You’ll marvel at the scenic views of Mt. Makiling, Laguna de Bay, and Tagaytay Ridge during the marathon.
  7. “DREAM CHASERS.” Experienced marathoners and volunteers—handpicked and screened by the race organizers—will be on standby at various points in the race.  At any time a runner requests for help, the “Dream Chaser” will happily run a few kilometers with the marathoner to provide hydration, gels, food, or even silly jokes.
  8. CHEERING ZONES. Solenad, a cluster of restaurants within Nuvali, will be designated as a cheering zone.  The route will have runners run through the Solenad dining area twice.  You can literally grab a pizza or cold drink from your family’s dining table.  At the same time, they can give you a hug or cheer wildly for you.  Surely the best way to reenergize when the going gets tough!
  9. “DREAM MOBILE.” One bus will travel along the route during the race.  Family and friends of runners can hop on the bus (with their banners, flags, and bells in hand) to cheer for their runner when they spot them along the route. (Go Daddy Go!)
  10. “SECOND WIND ZONE.” The last few kilometers is the hardest portion of any marathon. At this point, Team Secondwind will provide free hydration, food and of course, support to make the toughest part of the race a little bit easier and give runners their second wind as they run towards the finish line.
  11. FAMILY ACTIVITIES. While they wait for the runners, families and friends can dine at Solenad, a row of restaurants such as Italianni’s, Conti’s, and Yellow Cab, that will be open for breakfast by 6:30 a.m. They can opt to bring food and have a picnic or rent bikes.  Kids will get a thrill from feeding over 800 koi fish or ride boats on the lake.
  12. ENTERTAINMENT. We’ll have entertainment for runners along the route and for family and friends who wait at Solenad.
  13. PERKS, FREEBIES, AND DISCOUNTS. You don’t just get what you pay for, but you get MORE…
    1. Automatic inclusion in TBR Dream Marathon e-Newsletter for regular updates on our group activities
    2. 15% off at Nike Park Bonifacio High Street upon presentation of your race bib
    3. Free race photos from PhotoVendo
    4. Souvenir program featuring all the marathoners in the race
    5. Goodie bag for all runners. Mind you, this won’t be just any regular loot bag.
  14. COMMUNITY AFFAIR. People around you will fully support you as you complete your first marathon.  Family and friends can witness you as you run along the route. The TBR Dream Team and experienced runners will help you along the way.  Volunteers and spectators will cheer for you.  The entire community will be one to help YOU achieve your dream.

REGISTRATION

  1. The race is open to FIRST-TIME MARATHONERS. Experienced marathoners may register but will be on wait-list and will gain entry only if the 200 slots for first-time marathoners are not filled.
  2. In the meantime, interested participants can reserve a slot by emailing tbrmarathon(at)thebullrunner.com. Send email with RESERVE in subject line.  Include name, contact number, and confirm if you are a first time marathoner or not.
  3. Upon acceptance of RESERVATION, the runner will receive a letter from Coach Jim Lafferty together with the TBR Dream Marathon 16-week Training Program.  Training starts February 1, 2010.  That’s today!
  4. Registration at Nike Park Bonifacio High Street will open soon and will be announced on this blog.
  5. Reservation will be held for 48 hours upon opening of registration.  Runner must confirm reservation by appearing in person to register.  Failure to appear will mean immediate forfeiture of reserved slot.

UPDATE: Please expect an email from us within 2 days upon sending your reservation.  If you don’t hear from us, please email with the subject: FOLLOW UP and resend your email.

* Note: Reservation does not mean automatic acceptance into the race.

So, what do you say?  Think about it.  If it feels like a YES, sign up early so we can start training this week!  It’s time to LIVE YOUR DREAM!

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95 Responses to “THE BULL RUNNER DREAM MARATHON – 22 May 2010”

  1. I’ve only been running for six months, so I think it’s too early for me to join this. Maybe I can volunteer as dreamchaser then join next year.

    marlowe said on Feb 01 10 at 12:10 PM Reply

    • Hi Marlowe, that would be great. Please email your interest to volunteer as dream chaser and we’ll get back to you for interview/screening. We have some requirements for Dream Chasers just to ensure we’ve got the best people for the job. :)

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 6:53 PM Reply

  2. Hi Jaymie! I can’t tell you how exciting this is! You’re doing the running community a fantastic service by taking the time to organize such a wonderfully crafted and thought-out marathon. It’s 4 months away, but I’m already sure that this’ll be one for the life-highlight reel… and I’m not just talking about May 22. I’m sure the entire experience will be MEMORABLE! I look forward to enjoying the entire journey! Many thanks!

    lonrubia said on Feb 01 10 at 12:13 PM Reply

    • Hi Lit! Thanks! It’s our way of paying it forward, encouraging others to experience what we did or if possible even better. Looking forward to being a part of your first marathon!

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 6:54 PM Reply

    • Hi Lit,

      I can be your “dream chaser” even just for a few kilometers. That is, if I will be accepted as a volunteer.

      Runningbeyondair said on Feb 01 10 at 7:06 PM Reply

  3. Hi Jaymie! If I haven’t done beyond 5km running, is it advisable to join? Or is this more for those who’ve had experience running 10 or 21K?

    k ang said on Feb 01 10 at 12:14 PM Reply

    • Hi K Ang, thanks for the interest but it’s better if you’ve been running 10ks or 21ks already so you’ll have a more enjoyable experience on marathon day :)

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 6:56 PM Reply

  4. Na-excite ako at the same time kinabahan. That must be a good sign

    Jake said on Feb 01 10 at 12:43 PM Reply

  5. Second Wind Zone. That’s a nice ring there.

    Paolo Manuel said on Feb 01 10 at 1:55 PM Reply

  6. Hi Jaymie! Thanks for the heads up. Like Jake excited at kinabahan din ako while reading your post. Condura this coming sunday will be my very 1st 21k. Is it advisable to join the Dream Marathon? Otherwise would like to offer as a volunteer for support staff.

    toel said on Feb 01 10 at 2:05 PM Reply

  7. Just when I thought that the TNF100 is the only big event in May, this one comes along. What a great idea, definitely will be of great service to newbies!

    wilson said on Feb 01 10 at 2:06 PM Reply

  8. I can’t wait! :) see you there!

    gail said on Feb 01 10 at 2:45 PM Reply

  9. Exciting! Reservation sent! I’ve only had a few halves’ experience so this will be a major leap.

    TBR, almost all of my running friends are non-first timers.. I’d still like to run with them, for fellowship’s sake. May they still join above the cap as support runners?

    I suspect that the cap will be reached early this week and non-first timers may even fake details to get around the waitlist.

    neLLn said on Feb 01 10 at 2:58 PM Reply

  10. Wow, sounds great! Pwede bang maki-uzi in case I don’t find a friend who wants to run their first marathon? =) haha. Good luck to everyone. And good job to the organizers!

    janine said on Feb 01 10 at 3:30 PM Reply

  11. yeba!

    hector said on Feb 01 10 at 4:33 PM Reply

  12. P.S. I tagged along with the Second Wind/Pinoy Ultra Runners for my training long runs. Had a fantastic 1st marathon experience, thanks to them! =)

    janine said on Feb 01 10 at 5:13 PM Reply

    • Likewise Janine. I told Secondwind boys that they had to be a part of this. It was Neville who paced me in the last 10km of QCIM and it made all the difference. I told them for TBR Marathon, my only requirement would be that they treat the runners the same way they took care of me!

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 7:02 PM Reply

    • Hi Janine, congrats though late.

      Paolo Manuel said on Feb 01 10 at 8:30 PM Reply

  13. Nice idea, Jaymie. I wish the event all the best :-)

    sheerwill said on Feb 01 10 at 5:27 PM Reply

  14. May i know where the training runs will be held? I am a first-timer, but I would also like to know if the venue and times of training is something I can attend. Thanks!

    Jojo said on Feb 01 10 at 5:56 PM Reply

    • Hi Jojo, it will be on Saturday mornings. Sometimes in UP, sometimes in Bonifacio High Street. We’re still fixing the sched and will post here once we finalize :)

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 7:03 PM Reply

  15. Sent my email reservation na! Grabe, ang lakas ng attraction nito… Couldn’t resist!

    Mykolant said on Feb 01 10 at 5:57 PM Reply

  16. i have yet to “run” a marathon- that is without walking at least 20km. will you let me join your race for my first attempt “to run” a 42k? thank u.

    turtleman said on Feb 01 10 at 7:37 PM Reply

    • Turtleman, our training program is actually based on Galloway’s walk-run program. Our goal here is to finish. We completely allow walking during the marathon :)

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 8:18 PM Reply

  17. Thanks Jaymie for the quick reply–I’ve reserved!
    P.S. How do I know that the reservation has been received?

    Jojo said on Feb 01 10 at 7:44 PM Reply

    • Hi Jojo, I updated the post above to answer your question. Please expect an email from us within 2 days. If you dont hear from us, please follow up :)

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 8:18 PM Reply

  18. Hi Jaymie. I sent my e-mail reservation earlier. tbr@thebullrunner.com, right? When can I expect a confirmation e-mail. By the way, were you in a Japanese 102 class under Mrs. Sato in Ateneo back in 1996? :)

    Zo said on Feb 01 10 at 7:50 PM Reply

    • Hi Zo, yes that email is fine. I changed the email address just a few minutes ago since my email address was clogged with reservation emails! haha. Please see update above to answer your question.

      Ms Sato and our Furusato gimmicks! How could I forget?! Were we classmates?

      thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 8:20 PM Reply

      • Thanks!

        Yeah, you were my classmate. If I remember right, you were the only upperclassman in that small class.

        Zo said on Feb 01 10 at 8:33 PM

  19. bring the rain!

    Raymund said on Feb 01 10 at 8:03 PM Reply

  20. Wow, this is great! Sana makahabol ako sa first 200.

    RunningAtom's Mentor said on Feb 01 10 at 8:08 PM Reply

  21. Hope so too Running Atom. Slots are going fast :)

    thebullrunner said on Feb 01 10 at 8:30 PM Reply

  22. Hi. Me and my group are interested. That’s 5 of us. After 3 21K races it’s time to move to the next level and what better race to join than this one. Will sign up. Thanks for the post TBR

    Gino Vineli said on Feb 01 10 at 8:58 PM Reply

  23. This is great! I have only ran a 10K once and am planning to run a 21K within the year so I don’t think I can train for a marathon in such a short time.

    Will there be a TBR Dream Marathon next year? Can people who do not register for the marathon still join the training sessions?

    Baby Steps said on Feb 01 10 at 9:02 PM Reply

  24. I am excited but hesitant to join the race. I am only a 5K runner and will be having my first 10K at Mizuno Run. Do you think I am qualified to join?

    MinnieRunner said on Feb 01 10 at 9:22 PM Reply

  25. Jaymie! I signed up and am super nervous about it! Kaya naman yan, diba considering that I only run 10k now? I have huge butterflies in my stomach now!

    Mai Mai said on Feb 01 10 at 9:39 PM Reply

  26. Hi Jaymie, I’m really glad that you’ve come up with this brilliant project. I’m totally excited and really really wanted to be a part of it. My only fear is not making the cut. Hope to hear from you within 2 days, or earlier… (keeping my fingers crossed)

    Ronald said on Feb 01 10 at 9:40 PM Reply

  27. This is exciting! I’ve only done 1 full marathon so far but I would like to volunteer to help the first time marathoners.

    sherwin said on Feb 01 10 at 10:11 PM Reply

  28. I hope my reservation went through and I get included in the 200!

    Jaime said on Feb 01 10 at 10:15 PM Reply

  29. Hi Jaymie,

    got very excited while reading your post. I thought when you initially announced it, it was going to be one of those races again with some celebs running. I am running 21k this sunday Condura Run and it’s my 3rd half. Not sure if i can pull full 42k through. I hope it is not too late yet when i decide after condura run otherwise my first full marathon will have to wait till your 2nd edition.

    Lucille said on Feb 01 10 at 10:29 PM Reply

  30. hi jaymie! just sent a reservation for jay and two of his friends. i still cannot join — maybe you can also organize a couch to 5K for people like me : ) hehehe. my kids and i will be the cheerers!

    jensan said on Feb 01 10 at 11:29 PM Reply

  31. Hi Jaymie. Pls post the requirements for those who want to volunteer as “Chasers”. Thanks

    Iah said on Feb 01 10 at 11:35 PM Reply

  32. ho mam jaymie,

    can i be a volunteer or in a dream chaser group?

    romy doctolero said on Feb 02 10 at 5:17 AM Reply

  33. Hi jaymie, already sent Swhrt’s reservation, hope you got it. Can i apply as dream chaser. Thanks for this great event. I’m excited for swthrt! I’ll be running my first full at Condura…baka pwede pa ako dito? We will be praying for the best on this event! God bless!

    Bro J said on Feb 02 10 at 7:37 AM Reply

  34. WOW! I like! :)

    Mayen said on Feb 02 10 at 9:22 AM Reply

  35. hi jaymie, did the email address for reservation changed? i sent an email to tbr@thebullrunner.com yesterday but now the site is showing tbrmarathon@thebullrunner.com. thanks! :)

    top said on Feb 02 10 at 10:15 AM Reply

  36. Hi Jaymie. I sent a reservation for me and my best bud. It’s been our dream for years to do a marathon. It’s his first time and I haven’t had a successful one yet. Thanks for putting in a great event.

    marvs said on Feb 02 10 at 10:42 AM Reply

  37. hi jaymie! thanks for this race – this is really my dream to – run in a full marathon! just sent my reservation email – hope i will be included in the 200. thanks again!

    odie said on Feb 02 10 at 10:48 AM Reply

  38. This is class act Jaymie, a very noble project. Kudos and more power to you!

    Macky said on Feb 02 10 at 11:13 AM Reply

    • This is so cool! I hope I can get in! Are there still slots? :) [I sent my reservation this morning lang..]

      K said on Feb 02 10 at 4:23 PM Reply

  39. Congratulations and thank you for this wonderful initiative. One of my goals this year is to run a full marathon. I guess, everything is falling into place in terms of me realizing that goal. I just reserved and I hope I’d be priveleged to join. Good luck and happy running! :)

    Jan said on Feb 02 10 at 2:25 PM Reply

  40. Dear Ms. Bull Runner,

    I already sent my reservation email. I really do hope I can be included in the lucky 200 participants of this running clinic. This activity makes me more enthusiastic about running. :) God bless and more power to you BULL RUNNER :)

    Adrian said on Feb 02 10 at 2:50 PM Reply

  41. Hi Jaymie! This is a fantastic idea and a unique race concept, it’s a good thing I’ve never done a marathon. Maybe this is what I’ve been saving myself for. :)

    Noy said on Feb 02 10 at 4:49 PM Reply

  42. hi jaymie, i have sent reservation for 3 of us and received the email from you for reserved runners indicating one slot. should i send different emails for reservation for each person so each of us will be counted?

    goldie said on Feb 02 10 at 5:06 PM Reply

  43. Hi Jaymie, where must I personnaly appear? I think I have 36 hours more.

    sherry san pedro said on Feb 02 10 at 8:51 PM Reply

  44. Just sent in my reservation email. Yikes! Just when I thought I wouldn’t run a full this year. Your event just sounded too good and so much fun :)

    Rina said on Feb 03 10 at 5:50 AM Reply

  45. hello, im from binan, Laguna. i run evry weekend near the Nuvali. i really really want to join this marathon. the problem is i dont have car or motorcycle, how can i go there if i just commute…. hope u can help me!

    carlo said on Feb 03 10 at 7:06 AM Reply

    • hi Carlo,

      If you are coming from Binan, Laguna and would want to go to NUVALI, just take the old national highway towards Sta Rosa City where buses, jeepneys & tricycles ply. Upon reaching the intersection of Balibago Road of Sta. Rosa or the terminal at Sta. Rosa, you can take PUVs, jeepneys or tricyles going towards Sta Rosa-Tagaytay road/Tagaytay City. NUVALI is just a few minutes away from Sta Rosa Exit of the SLEX & Laguna Technopark.

      jun b

      jun b said on Feb 04 10 at 6:13 AM Reply

  46. To Miss Bull Runner,

    Thank you so much! I got an email regarding the slot that was reserved for me! Much appreciated! I was just wondering if the details have been sent out on where can we “physically” confirm our slots. Thanks and more power to you Ms Jaymie!

    Adrian said on Feb 04 10 at 6:12 AM Reply

  47. TBR,good morning! When will the registrations be opened? If the 48-hr rule stands, my reservation will expire today.. A friend dropped by Nike BHS last night to register and was told that registrations are not yet open.

    neLLn said on Feb 04 10 at 8:54 AM Reply

    • Hi Neil, 48hour rule begins when registration at Nike BHS opens :) Registration is not open yet. We will inform you via email and on this blog. Thanks!

      thebullrunner said on Feb 04 10 at 12:24 PM Reply

  48. Hi Jaymie. I sent an email regarding reservation today. I sent one last Tuesday but apparently I sent it to the wrong email address. I hope me and my brothers and cousins ( theres 6 of us) can still make the Dream Marathon. We have done several 21K already and this will hopefully be our first marathon. Thank you and more power. Hope to meet you soon.

    Gino Vineli said on Feb 04 10 at 9:05 AM Reply

  49. My first marathon will be dedicated for my 24th birthday…This will be a great opportunity to turn one of my “bucket list” into reality :) yay!

    iya said on Feb 04 10 at 2:28 PM Reply

  50. hi there,like to ask, ok lang ba sumali sa marathon event na ito kahit ba ang experience ko sa running ay 10k(my best is 56 mins.)lang?
    thank you.

    jerick said on Feb 04 10 at 3:56 PM Reply

  51. hi Jaymie! this pay-it-forward idea is very admirable. kudos to the selfless organizers. the condura will just be my third 10K race and my (secret) goal is to do my first 21K by mid year and my first 42K next year. i’ll be happy to volunteer to become a “dream chaser” this year. i’m sure the experience will inspire me to work on my goal. please let me know how to apply for it. thanks!

    giddyyap said on Feb 05 10 at 11:09 PM Reply

  52. Will this be a yearly event? I am aiming for a half marathon this year and full marathon next year. It will be great to have my first marathon in Nuvali. :-)

    PurplePixie said on Feb 07 10 at 11:05 AM Reply

  53. Hi! jaymie! i’ve been in 4 races last year but i haven’t try the 21 km run. I usually join the 5km and 10km…Thanks! for bringing this once in a lifetime opportunity training program to be a full pledge marathoner…Now practicing james lafferty program and it works for me…Thank you so much!!!

    Francis said on Feb 09 10 at 4:58 PM Reply

  54. hi jaymie! pwede kaya makisingit sa bull sessions and bull circles? if ever pwede and there’s a need for me to pay, ok lang. i just want to learn more. if di po pwede, ok lang din naman. just trying :) anyway, this is really a brilliant idea! :)

    Reylynne said on Feb 09 10 at 11:34 PM Reply

  55. hi bull runner! i actually registered couple of weeks ago (@ BHS Nike Store) and have been waiting for an email revert on whether i made the list or not… i was told to expect an email from the organizers. would really appreciate hearing from you gusy soon…someone told me that trainings have started. worried lang.

    jun visbal said on Mar 09 10 at 9:57 AM Reply

    • Hi Jun, you’re registered and you are on our master list. We’ve sent you the training program and reminders on the run clinic and talks. Maybe you could check your spam box? Also, pls check this blog regularly for updates and join our Facebook group :)

      thebullrunner said on Mar 09 10 at 11:15 AM Reply

  56. Here’s a list of runs I already did with timing (started in 09):
    1. Run for Home ‘09 10k (1:15)
    2. Run for Pasig River ‘09 10k (1:05)
    3. Corregidor 10-mile Run (2:23)
    4. Condura Run ‘10 21k 2:32
    5. Century Run ‘10 21k 2:15
    6. Unilab Run ‘10 21k 2:25 (did it with a bad case of stomach condition…was running okay first 10k @ 1:03 until…
    7. next run is Globe…Target time is 2:05…ambisyon ang under 2!
    8. Definitely “Dream Marathon” dreaming of under 5!

    hope you really include in that “Dream Marathon”

    Thanks.

    jun visbal said on Mar 09 10 at 10:28 AM Reply

  57. ..chanced upon this blog as i was browsing for info about the Sunset Run – i’m set to do the 21K. my first half marathon was the Globe Run for Home 2010. question, any slots available for the Dream Marathon? :)

    Riva said on Apr 19 10 at 3:03 PM Reply

  58. To miss jaymie
    mam pasok po bah ako sa volunteer runner as a pacer of my big bro?
    wat time po simenar sa sat?
    tnx po

    Carlo cuilao said on May 11 10 at 10:19 PM Reply

  59. Hi! I’ve just recently gone back into running and have actually joined 2 runs after being coaxed by friends(5K of Green Mile and NatGeo Run). I’m interested to join this activity (and group) and would like to know if there still is a slot available for me and my friend (also a starter like me). Thanks!

    Lester Lopez said on May 14 10 at 9:30 PM Reply

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