TBR Dream 2013: Chi Running Workshop sponsored by New Balance

Thursday, 22 November 2012  |  News + Promos

Good news to all TBR Dream Marathoners 2013!

New Balance will be sponsoring a Chi Running workshop for Dream Marathoners 2013.  For only Php500, join a full Chi Running workshop taught by certified instructors Lit Onrubia and Cliff Eala (the usual price of this workshop for TBR DM participants is discounted rate of php1600).

Event: CHI RUNNING WORKSHOP exclusively for TBR Dream Marathoners 2013

Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012
Time: 6 to 9 am
Venue: The Athlete’s Foot flagship store at the new Bonifacio High Street

Participants:
– Limited to 40 participants only. First come, first served basis only.
– Participants should be registered in TBR Dream Marathon 2013. No guests or friends will be allowed.

Registration fee:
– Php500 must be deposited by the runner to reserve the slot.
– Full bank details to be provided by Forward Lean Running

Other details:
– Snacks and drinks will be served, and participants will receive a special discount coupon to The Athlete’s Foot.
– This is a special Chi Running workshop sponsored by New Balance for TBR Dream Marathoners 2013.
– This is not an event of TBR Dream Marathon, hence TBR and organizers of TBR DM will not entertain special requests to accommodate more runners, extend registration, or provide complimentary registration.

HOW TO REGISTER:
Call or text Ina of Forward Lean Running
– Mobile 0915.638.5801
– Email her at ina.buan@forwardleanrunning.com

Thanks New Balance and Forward Lean Running!

McHappy Day Fun Run on Dec 2. Win a Race Kit Now!

Wednesday, 21 November 2012  |  Race Announcements

27x37 McHAPPY DAY FUN RUN POSTER

Event: McHappy Day 2012
Date: December 2, 2012
Venue: McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Participants: For the whole family

The day starts with the Fun Run with race distances of 1K for children ages 3-5 (P250 reg fee), 3K for children ages 6-12 (P350 reg fee), 3K family run of four members (P800 reg fee), and 5K for individuals older than 15 (P650 registration fee).

The race will include surprise play pit stops and special awards such as best head dress for runners in the 3K children and 5K, best costume for the family 3K, and most creative race bib for kids in the 1K dash.

The fee includes a race kit with bib, breakfast stub, program, singlet, and 100 worth of McMoney that can be used at the family fair to enjoy various activities.

This will be the fourth McHappy Day Fun Run celebrating World Children’s Day for the benefit of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice of McDonald’s and its banner program, Bright Minds Read (BMR). Bright Minds Read is a program in partnership with the Department of Education that provides reading toolkits to different public schools all over the country to teach beginning reading to grade 1 public school students.

Register now through www.mchappyday.com.ph or at selected McDonald’s stores in Metro Manila and at Runnr Store in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig. Check out www.mchappyday.com.ph for complete details.

WIN A 3k FAMILY RACE KIT TO MCHAPPY DAY FUN RUN!

HOW TO JOIN:


Answer the question below by posting a comment on this blogpost:

IF YOUR FAMILY WAS A MCDONALD’S PRODUCT, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? WHY? (maximum of 2 sentences only)

PRIZE:

Three (3) runners will win one (1) 3k Family Race Kit each

CONTEST RULES:


1) Deadline for submission of entries: THURSDAY, November 22, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
2) TBR will choose the three winners.
3) Only one entry per runner. Submission of more than one entry leads to disqualification.
4) Contest is open to Metro Manila residents only.
5) Each family race kit is good for four (4) members only. Winner should be able to field a family team of 4.
6) Winner will be announced on this blogpost and will be advised via email on how to claim the prize.

UPDATE: Congrats to the winners! Macel Janeo, Jay Estallo, and Rachelle Peralta! Please expect an email from me!

TBR Dream Team Run: “The Happiest Run Ever!”

Tuesday, 20 November 2012  |  Favorite Posts, Race Reports

WOW. This is so much fun!

That’s what I thought as I watched the runners come in during our first TBR Dream Team Run last Saturday, November 17, 2012 at NUVALI. And, as I welcomed the teams of runners coming in, that’s all I heard too!

“It was the ‘funnest’ run!”

“Ang saya!”

“It was so much fun!”

“There should be more team runs like this!”

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– TBR Dream Team Run medal –

We conceptualized this run a year ago with the vision of making it the first reunion run for TBR Dream Marathon alumni and their friends.  TBR Dream Marathon is and always has been a unique run because, even when the marathon is over, you’re almost bonded for life with other TBR Dreamers.  We wanted to provide a venue for all our TBR Dreamers—batches 1, 2, 3, and our current participants (yes, that’s how many we are now!)—to gather together once again.

We had one goal in mind: Let’s make it fun!  We wanted it to be light and happy, a celebration of friends and running hence half the distance of a marathon.  We hoped to encourage bonding and camaraderie among the alumni and their friends who they hoped to “recruit” into the running world so we made it into a team run.  We created the BullStock, a laid-back post race celebration with overflowing milk from Enervon HP and Krispy Kreme donuts with lots of laughter and chit-chat hosted by the Boys Night Out.

When you see the photos below, along with a few Facebok statuses that I “borrowed” from those who run the race, you’ll see that we pretty much achieved our goal!  Perhaps my only regret is that I didn’t run it myself!

To all those who participated in TBR Dream Team Run, thank you for coming!  We had a grand time and I hope you did too.  It was heartwarming to see you all once again!  Keep the dream alive! 🙂

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– Powerpuff Boys was well represented. They won 1st and 2nd Place! –

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– Team Gangnam?! –

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– Spongebob, Patrick, and Bugs Bunny –

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– The snail runners! –

“As an age-grouper who has run various races, I rank this as the best fun run of the calendar for several reasons:
1) Revisiting your first mary is an experience in itself;
2) Distance was perfect–it was achievable, reasonably costume-friendly, yet naturally constrains the race to a manageably pleasant size;
3) Though it is not uncommon to see friends during races, seeing them in themed groups and not in their usual anti-social Zone 5 state was sheer fun;
4) Race organization that has been fine-tuned thru the years;
5) Finishing with friends–priceless.

Thanks, Jaymie, sponsors and volunteers!”
– Roland Benzon

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– Team in red… –

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– …and The Red Runners without shirts nor shoes! –

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– We’ve got a blue team too! –

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– Team TBR (Truly Bright Runners!) –

“Race was fantastic, post-race was fun, shirt is the bomb… time with friends new and old = unforgettable. Thank you all!”
– Vince Bunuan

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– Hey sole sistah! Hey sole sistah! –

The happiest run ever by The Bullrunner Dream Marathon Team of Jaymie Pizarro and Jun Cruz. You’ve raised the bar guys! Now time to sleep.. I think we all deserve it after that 4:30 gunstart at Nuvali!”
– Tina Zamora

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– with running mommies Tina Zamora and Maricel Pangilinan! –

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– Three bumblebees won best costume award –

After the race, runners were treated to Enervon HP and donuts from Krispy Kreme. The awarding was hosted by a trio as well: the Boys Night Out! Hilarious!

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– Yeah Men! –

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– Awarding of Team Powerpuff Boys –

“Congrats Jaymie Pizarro, Jun Cruz, Neville Manaois and the rest of the TBR alumni run team for the best 21km run of the year! Thanks to Team No Judgement: Jamike and Jake for a fun run!!!”
– Ton Gatmaitan

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– with Team No Judgement (Jake, Ton, and Jamike) with Lit, Lester of Unilab Active Health, Jun, and Neville –

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– Thanks Jun of TBR Dream Team who made this event a huge success. Here he is with just some of his “fans” led by Coach Norman Pascual –

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– Justine and Macel, the two girls who made everything behind the scenes run oh-so smoothly! Thank you! –

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– with Jun, Neville, and Macel at 2am before the race. Couldn’t be happier to work with a fantastic team –

Thank you to our sponsors who made this all possible!!! Presenter: Unilab Active Health. Co-Presenter: Runrio.  Official Venue Partner: Nuvali.  Major Sponsor: Gatorade.  Minor Sponsor: Enervon HP, Nutribar, Thorlos, Chris Sports, Paramount Insurance, Krispy Kreme, Spibelt, and Timex. Registration Partners: Secondwind, Riovana, and Starting Line. Media Partner: Multisport.  Beneficiary: Hero Foundation.

Rip the Road Series: 5 Competitive 10k Races

Friday, 16 November 2012  |  Race Announcements

This is definitely something the running scene needed: fast, short, and fun! I’m hoping to join the January race!

RACE MECHANICS

Rip the Road is an annual series of five competitive 10K races with a championship race at the end of each season.

In each leg, the top 3 over-all male and female winners will be awarded, as well as the champion and runner-up in five age groups:

  • 30 years old & below
  • 31-35 years old & below
  • 36-40 years old
  • 41-45 years old
  • 46 years old & above

Only the top 1,000 runners will qualify for the championship race (free entry)

Runners must finish at least 2 legs to qualify for the championship race. Qualifying time is the average of a runner’s 2 fastest finish times.

Winners and the top 250 finishers of the championship race will be invited to the Night of Champions awards dinner (free entry)

RACE DATES

  • Rip the Road 1 – Unleashed: November 25, 2012
  • Rip the Road 2: January 13, 2013
  • Rip the Road 3: February 17, 2013
  • Rip the Road 4: March 17, 2013
  • Rip the Road 5: April 14, 2013
  • Rip the Road Championship: May 12, 2013

OTHER EVENTS

  • Pre-Championship Race Packet Pick-up & Pasta Party: May 10, 2013 (venue to be announced)
  • Night of Champions Awards Dinner: May 24, 2013 (venue to be announced)

Rip the Road print ad
– Nice to know I’m not the only one tired of Zombies! –

ASSEMBLY, START/FINISH & ACTIVITY AREA
Glorietta 3 Park, Ayala Center, Makati

RACE ROUTE
Makati Central Business District (see map)
The same race route will be used for each race

Rip the Road race route

RACE TIMES
Assembly Time: 5:00 AM
Starting Time: 5:45 AM

REGISTRATION FEE
P650 per race
Plus a one-time purchase of a reausable timing tag for P150:
• Timing tag can be used for all other races during the season
• Replacement timing tags will cost P250

Rip the Road Unleashed
– First Rip the Road race is on November 25, 2012 –

REGISTRATION DATE FOR RIP THE ROAD 1:UNLEASHED

November 9 – 22 or until all the slots filled up (only 2,000 slots available)

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
1. Become a Ripper:
a. Log on to Rip the Road website
b. Go to REGISTER NOW and input the required data
c. Accept the terms & conditions and SUBMIT
d. You will be issued a Ripper’s ID Number and Ripper’s ID card

– Your Ripper ID contains your personal information (no need to input data every time you join a race)
– You will use your Ripper’s ID card each time you register for a race
– You will need your Ripper’s ID number to access your account, check race results, photos, change your profile

2. Register for the Race:
a. Go to a Registration Center
– Planet Sports Glorietta 3
– Planet Sports Trinoma
– Planet Sports Alabang Town Center
b. Present your Ripper’s ID Card
c. Pay the registration fee and get your race kit

PRIZES
All Race Finishers: Limited special-edition finisher’s technical shirt

Leg Winners:
Over-all males and females
– 1st place Trophy, P5,000 cash & other perks
– 2nd place Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
– 3rd place Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks

Age-group males and females
– Champion Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks
– Runner-up Trophy, P500 & other perks

* Special prizes will be given to runners who finish 3 or more races

Championship:
Over-all males and females
– 1st place Trophy, P50,000 cash & other perks
– 2nd place Trophy, P30,000 cash & other perks
– 3rd place Trophy, P20,000 cash & other perks

Age group males and females
– 1st place Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
– 2nd place Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks
– 3rd place Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks

* Top male and female Filipinos will be sent compete in an international 10k race (race to be announced)

Sin Tax Run: 6k for P16

Friday, 16 November 2012  |  Race Announcements

Here’s a race to put pressure to pass legislation now in the Senate to reduce smoking, particularly youth smoking, while funding universal health care!

Event: SIN TAX RUN
Date: December 16, 2012
Race Organizer: RunRio Inc.
Target Participants: 5,000 registered runners
Entry Fee: PhP 16.00
Start & End Point: Seaside Blvd., Mall of Asia
Distance: 6k
Gun Start: 5:45 am

WHY PHP 16?

Pinoy runners unite to demand a vote for health, a vote for Sin Tax Reform.

  • 16 years that the current system has been in place
  • 16 years of the tobacco industry underpaying excise taxes
  • 16 years of too low cigarette prices leading the children and the poor easy entry into cigarette smoking

PRIZES:

FILIPINO (MALE/FEMALE)

  • 1ST PLACE PhP 50,000
  • 2ND PLACE PhP 30,000
  • 3RD PLACE PhP 15,000

FOREIGN (MALE/FEMALE)

  • 1ST PLACE PhP 20,000
  • 2ND PLACE PhP 10,000
  • 3RD PLACE  PhP 5,000

REGISTRATION CENTERS:

Regular In-store registration period is from Nov. 19 to Dec. 14 only at the following venues:

Riovana Store BGC
28th St. cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Mon-Sun: 12nn to 9pm

Riovana Store Katipunan
3rd floor Regis Bldg. Katipunan, Quezon City. Across Ateneo and Beside KFC
Tues-Sun : 10am to 8pm

Tobys
SM Mall of Asia, G/F Entertainment Hall, Roxas Blvd., Manila
Mon-Sun, 12nn to 8pm

Tobys
SM North, The Block
Mon-Sun, 12nn to 8pm