About The Bull Runner

I am Jaymie a.k.a. The Bull Runner. Nope, I am not a matador (duh). I am a 30-something wife and mother of two based in Manila, Philippines who is passionate about graphic design (my day job), baby sign language (my weekend job), macs, oatmeal, peanut butter, painting, and last but not the least, running.

In December 2006, after a year of walking on my beloved treadmill, I decided to increase the pace. The faster I went, the more I enjoyed it. When I started to run, I didn’t want to stop. Since then, I’ve been running four times a week and, were it not for my delicate knees, I would run farther and longer. I enjoy my weekend runs the most: a long run on the road where I take in the scenery and allow my mind to wander aimlessly while my feet do all the work.

I’ve run 5kms, 10kms, 15kms, half marathons, seven marathons (unofficial QC Int’l Marathon 2009, Singapore 2010, Condura 2010, HK 2010, my dream marathon twice! (how lucky am I?!), New York 2010/2011), and California International Marathon 2011.

In 2012, I took on a new challenge: triathlons. The Bull Runner now swims and bikes, too! I’ve joined Tri United 1 and 2 and I’m currently training for Ironman 70.3 Cebu. Open water and fast wheels scare me to death, but, it’s these new challenges that make me feel more alive.

– Standard Chartered Singapore Half Marathon 2008 -

– My first unofficial full marathon, Quezon City International Marathon 2009 -

– ING New York City Marathon – November 7, 2010 -

In the long run (no pun intended), my goal is to run the best marathons the world has to offer (Paris, Big Sur, and Tokyo sound good!) and simply go where these stubborn feet take me!

I want this blog to grow as I do when it comes to running. In these pages, you’ll find everything about running (and triathlons)—from my coach’s tips to the next best marathon in Manila (see my List of Races) and beyond. If it’s about running then I shall write about it here.

So enough of the warm up. Come on and run with me.

201 Responses to “About The Bull Runner”

Hello Ms Jaymie! i was browsing the net for jogging inside Ayala Alabang and accidentally saw your website and started to read some of the articles you posted here, thanks for sharing these inspiring words especially to desperate runners / jogger like me. Wish me luck on my plan to conquer the madrigal, country club accacia ext university route I am planning to achieve! More power to you Ms Jaymie!

Hans said on Apr 12 13 at 1:51 AM Reply
Hi Ma’am Jaymie! My organization is organizing a fun run as part of our fundraising project. We are not professional organizers at anything, much less fun runs. What are the standard do’s and don’ts when organizing a run, especially on the event day itself? And what other tips do you have for us? Hope to hear from you! Or you can send me an email!

j9 said on Mar 13 13 at 2:08 PM Reply
Hi Jayme, do you have twitter account? I would love to be updated about you, run, etc.

Apple said on Jan 21 13 at 11:00 AM Reply
- Hi apple, yup thebullrunner. Just click on the twitter logo on the upper right of this homepage
  
  admntbrjaymie said on Jan 21 13 at 4:16 PM
Hi Jaymie, when would be your next TBR Dream Marathon? I would like to join

Micky said on Dec 01 12 at 2:09 PM Reply
Hi Jaymie! I just finished reading the latest issue of Runner’s World Philippines. Your story inspires me a lot.=) I’ve been hooked in running for over a year now and was able to join a 16km run. Hope I could do a full marathon in a year or two from now. God bless and continue inspiring others. =)

AC Radovan said on Nov 02 12 at 9:48 AM Reply
- Hi AC, keep on running! I’m sure you’ll eventually reach your marathon goal. Thanks for dropping by
  
  admntbrjaymie said on Nov 03 12 at 7:51 PM
You inspire me. I was just searching info about the Ironman70.3 (that’s about to happen a few hours from now here in Cebu)when I came across your website. I’am amazed that despite your work and family you still can run a race. Im so happy that there’s still hope for my dreams to come true, that its never too late to do it. Keep on posting please. The world needs someone like you.

Gammy said on Aug 04 12 at 7:32 PM Reply
- Hi Gammy, many athletes successfully balance their passion for sports along with work and family. You can do it too! Thanks!
  
  thebullrunner said on Aug 07 12 at 10:27 AM
Hello all! Thank you Jamie for sharing your inspiring story. I love reading this post and the comments. I would like to invite everyone to the upcoming EarthFest 2012 this November 18, 2012 at the Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang.

This grand sports event is dedicated to mother nature. The proceeds will be used to fund Sonshine Philippines Movement’s major environmental programs nationwide.

I hope you, guys, will be there! For more information, please visit our website at earthfestphilippines.com.

Go runners! Mabuhay Philippines!

Hazel said on May 26 12 at 4:07 PM Reply
Hi jaymie! this is a very inspiring blog for runners. i started running this January only, No Speed Limit was my first 5k run and got a finisher’s shirt for the first 50 finisher i was very happy for that and since then we started to run once or twice every month in running events with my office mates. hope to see you in person some other time. More power!

Tommy dela Cruz said on May 17 12 at 3:16 PM Reply
Hi Ma’am Jaymie! It is nice to know you, someone who has a passion for running. You got me, a beginner, inspired. Hope to see you personally and hear more of your running stories

Angelo C. Garcia said on May 11 12 at 9:47 AM Reply
- Hi Angelo, I’m sure we’ll bump into each other on the road one of these days. Keep on running!
  
  thebullrunner said on May 14 12 at 10:53 AM