Archive for December, 2010

Talk about incentives to run. Last week, they gave a car away at Run BGC, now K-Swiss is giving away a free trip to the LA Marathon in March 2011…

K-Swiss Running Club starts December 6, 2010 and will have 13 sessions of training. Participants who have complete at least 10 sessions will have a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles, California, USA and a slot in the LA Marathon on March 2011.

Training Date: Every Monday starting December 6, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm
Training Location: University of Makati Oval

Club Head: Coach Peter Gonzalez (Athletic Program Director of the Triathlon Association of the Philippines)

Prize:
– Round Trip tickets to Los Angeles, USA
– Hotel Accomodations
– Local Transport
– Entry to LA Marathon

To join the club, you must drop by at K-Swiss Glorietta and Planet Sports stores (Glorietta, Rockwell, Alabang Town Center, Tri-noma and Virramall) to register

Singapore Marathon is just around the corner and I am excited for all of the Pinoy runners who are taking a crack at running 42k (or even less) in the Lion City.  I ran the half marathon in 2008 and the full marathon in 2009. So, just two tips from me to you: 1) Carry salt caps, and 2) Plan your hydration well. We all know it’ll be humid so hydrate consistently throughout the race.

One runner who is flying off to Singapore for her first international race is TBR Dream Marathon alumni, Kassy Pajarillo.

– Kassy nearing the finish of her first marathon at TBR Dream –

Kassy is using her run to help raise funds for the Maple Tree Foundation. Click below if you’re interested in helping!

Good luck Kassy and to all Pinoys!  Make us proud.

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As Menudo once said (long before most of you were born): “It hit me like a cannonball.”  (Now you can have that tune in your mind as you read this.)  It attacked without warning like a thief in the night.  Then, it left me confused, distraught, and just plain bored with anything and everything running.  It is only now that I can come out in the open and tell you:

My name is The Bull Runner and I had post-marathon blues.

I should’ve seen the signs:

1. I skipped the all important recovery run after the marathon.
2. I gained 8 lbs. in New York and I couldn’t care less about its effect on my running.
3. I didn’t buy anything at the Nike outlet store in Woodbury. (Sure sign that’s something is wrong.)
4. I procrastinated when it came to posting about NYC Marathon on the blog.  And I didn’t post much the past few weeks either.  Sorry.
5. I didn’t wake up for Run United.
6. I was more excited to open a bag of Doritos then to run.

Me?  Post-marathon blues?  Never thought I’d get hit with this.  But, I did.  And now that it’s over (Hallelujah! I ran on the road again this morning…and I enjoyed it!), it’s probably safe to write about it.  Don’t worry, the doctors tell me it’s not contagious.

HOW TO BEAT THE POST MARATHON BLUES

1. Have a goal for AFTER the marathon.  I did…and I still do.  But, the only way I can explain why I still fell into the rut was because my goal was and still is so far away.  It’s in May!  I need an earlier goal.  One that will not just excite me, but scare me to death.  Any ideas?
2. Don’t force it. If you don’t want to run after the marathon, don’t!  It’s better for your mind and your muscles to try other sports to maintain your fitness level while resting your overworked legs.  I am so into Bikram Yoga right now.  Seriously addicted.
3. Eat properly. A bad diet can make you feel even more lethargic and uninterested in lacing up.  I wanna hit myself in the head for succumbing to the 6 packs of chips I purchased at Duty Free. Now that I’m paying the price for it (it’s all over my hips and thighs) I’m back to my regular healthy diet and I feel better mentally and physically.
4. Relax. Don’t overanalyze. Don’t stress over it. Don’t panic. Running is a big part of our lives, but it’s not everything (at least for me it isn’t.) So, kick back your feet (literally!) and enjoy the temporary break.  Your hunger and passion for running will definitely return in no time…just like mine.

Last Saturday, Finishline launched Road X Trail (“Road Times Trail”), a new race which offers two separate race routes (road and off-road) in one day. Yes, participants may choose to join either road or off-road race!

ROAD X TRAIL will include Cycling, Running, and Duathlon – 3 races on separate dates.  All of the races will be held in NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

CYCLING – December 11, 2010
TIMED FUN RIDE
• FIT: 20KM
• ACTIVE: 10KM
• YOUTH (8-11yrs. old): 10KM
• KIDS (8-11yrs. old): 6KM
CIRCUIT
• ROAD CRITERIUM (Time + laps)
o FIT (40min. + 4 laps) 2km single lap distance
o ACTIVE (20min. + 2 laps) 2km single lap distance
• DIRT CRITERIUM / SHORT TRACK
o FIT (40min. + 4 laps) 2km single lap distance
o ACTIVE (20min. + 2 laps) 2km single lap distance

RUNNING – December 18, 2010
ROAD
• 10 mile – 16KM Run
• 5 mile – 8KM Run
• ACTIVE – 5KM Run
• STARTING – 3KM Run
• KIDS (8-11yrs. old): 1KM
TRAIL
• 10 mile – 16KM Run
• 5 mile – 8KM Run

DUATHLON – December 19, 2010
ROAD DUATHLON
• FIT: 3KM Run/ 20KM Bike / 3KM Run
• ACTIVE: 1.5KM Run/ 12KM Bike/ 1.5KM Run
• YOUTH (12-15yrs. Old): 1.5KM Run/ 12KM Bike/ 1.5KM Run
• KIDS (8-11yrs. Old): 500M Run/ 6KM Bike/ 500KM Run
TRAIL DUATHLON
• FIT: 5KM Run/ 30KM Bike / 5KM Run
• ACTIVE: 3KM Run/ 15KM Bike/ 3KM Run

REGISTRATION

Get 10% discount if you register through paperless registration. (see poster above!)  Click HERE to download registration form, then make your payment at the registration sites starting next Wednesday.

Click HERE to download race info and registration sites.

CONTACT

For more info, Finishline website (www.finishline.ph) and contact number 570-8330.

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