Archive for April, 2010

Attention TBR Dream Marathoners: your scintillating 42km medal awaits…

– I wish I could run my own race to get a medal like this one! –

The medals are imported by my newfound supplier who is a runner too.  It’s his first time to supply medals for a local race.  Prices are a bit more costly than locally-sourced medals, but the quality is well worth it.  Anyway, for TBR Dream Marathoners we only want the best!

MEDAL SUPPLIER:
SkyTrend Marketing – Look for Allan Chan
Tel 373-01713 or 373-1712
Mobile 0917-6259655
Email jachan@skybroadband.com.ph, skytrend@gmail.com

We just returned from a wonderful stay at Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort and Spa and a slow, easy training run during The Great LapuLapu Run at Mactan Island, Cebu City.  Thanks to Noy and Amale Jopson and Janejane Ong for true blue Cebuano hospitality!

As I catch up on the work I set aside over the brief break (and as I take time to write a more detailed post on the race), here are some photos of the fun weekend we had…

– Breathtaking view of the waterpark and beach from our balcony –

– Kids’ nth time to take on the slides –

– After our half marathon training run. I accompanied hubby on his slow run in preparation for TBR Dream Marathon –

So I’ve been to Nuvali a handful of times now as race preparations for TBR DREAM MARATHON in NUVALI goes full blast.  I must say that it really is a wonderful place to visit for a quick getaway with the family or for a long run in a new course.  Here’s what they’ve got in store for May:

Mark your running calendars for the 3rd BULL SESSION! This will be the longest training run for the TBR Dream Marathoners as the big day, THE BULL RUNNER DREAM MARATHON AT NUVALI on May 22, 2010, draws near. We run long and slow together at our race venue in NUVALI covering portions of the marathon course.  Non-TBR Dream Marathoners are most welcome to join!

DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010
TIME: 4:30 A.M.
VENUE: NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
DURATION: 3 hours and 15 minutes or maximum of 28 km using WALK/RUN sequencing
PACERS: Team Secondwind

Other details:

• Bull Sessions are open to all and is free of charge.
• NUVALI will be providing FREE transportation from ROX, Bonifacio High Street to NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.  Bus will leave ROX at 3:45 a.m.  UPDATE: Bus registration is now closed. We have a total of 101 runners for the bus ride.
• Please bring hydration belts, headlamps/torches, reflectorized vests (not required by highly recommended)

See you there!

I cannot tell you how much I sorely missed the Nike Training Clinics, which I regularly participated in last year.

Nike Training Clinics were led by Coach Rio and his team of coaches, one of which was Coach Jo-Ar, my personal coach a couple of years back.  (Again, I cannot overemphasize the importance of making sure the run clinic you join is led by a reputable coach, especially if you are a beginner!)  Last year, hubby and I would arrive late, yet Coach John would train hubby even if Ultra was ready to close for the night.  The clinics were also a good venue to chat with running friends after serious training (or during, if you’re a good multitasker!)

The good news is that the Nike Training Clinics are back!  Nike Training Clinics start on APRIL 15, 2010. Here’s a note from Kaye Lopez of RunRio:

We’re bringing fast and sexy back this summer with the return of the Nike Running Training Clinics! After a short hiatus, Coach Rio and his coaching staff are back to help you get in shape and in form for your next PR.

Registration and entrance to the Ultra track oval is still FREE so bring your newbie running friends along.

Training schedule and venues are also the same:

• every Tuesday, 6 to 9pm, at the Ultra Track Oval
• every Thursday, 6 to 9pm, outside Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street

We’ll help you kick ass and look great on your next race. Train smart with us at the Nike Running Training Clinic!