Takbu’To

Wednesday, 15 February 2012  |  News + Promos

TAKBU’TO is a 3K, 5K and 10K fun run and 1.5K fun walk at McKinley Hill. The proponent of the event is the Philippine Orthopaedic Association Foundation Inc. (POAFI). It is the charitable arm of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association (POA) that provides grants for continuing education of its members, as well as supports scientific research initiatives.

They’ll also be having a run clinic this coming Saturday at ROX. I’ll be speaking there along with Dr. Gar Eufemio, Dr. Benedict Valdecanas, Dr. Jun Rafanan, and Coach Jim Saret. Hope to see you there!

FUN RUN

What: TAKBU’TO
When: March 25, 2012
Where: McKinley Hill
Distance: 1.5K Fun Walk and 3K, 5K and 10K Fun Run.
Prizes: Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each category.

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Registration Fees are as follows:
1.5K (P400)
3K / 5K (P500)
10K (P600)

Bulk discounts may be given to groups of 20 (5%) , 50 (free tent) , 80 (free tent and 5%) and 100 (10%) and up.

RUNNING CLINIC

The running clinic is a joint project of POAFI and the Philippine Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (POSSM). Dr. Gar Eufemio is the current President of POSSM.

What: Run Clinics
When: Saturday, FEBRUARY 18, 2012, 4:00PM to 6:00 PM
Where: R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street

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PROGRAM

4:00 pm: Welcome and Opening Remarks by Dr Carilo
4:10 pm: Introduction of Personalities: Dr. Gar Eufemio, Dr. Benedict Valdecanas, Dr. Jun Rafanan, Coach Jim Saret and Jaymie Pizarro
4:25-5:00 pm: Running Injuries: Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention by Dr. Benedict Valdecanas
5:00-5:15 pm: Training a Runner by Coach Jim Saret
5:15-5:30 pm: How I Became The Bull Runner by Jaymie Pizarro
5:30-6:00 pm: Open Forum
6:00-6:15 pm: Closing

Love Thyself

Tuesday, 14 February 2012  |  Bullish Insights

Just ran a tough 10k up and down a hilly course this morning. After 8 months of absolutely no speedwork due to injury and subsequently an 8-pound weight gain, I’ve spent the past weeks savoring every minute of my solo run where I push hard until my lungs want to explode out of my chest and then push some more.  I love it.  That, my friends, is how I practiced self love this morning.  And, that’s how I celebrated Valentine’s Day today.  (Well, after the hubby and I exchanged greetings, of course, and I opened up the little gift he gave me!)

So, this Valentine’s Day, I encourage you to spend some time loving yourself, too.  It’s not being narcissistic or selfish; it’s about giving love to someone who deserves it and usually spends 364 days of the year caring for others.

Run alone just the way you want it.  Challenge your mind and your body.  Try out that new recipe you never had time for.  Buy the gear you’ve been pining for all month. Say a prayer.  Run more. Walk faster. Run slower. Rest.  Last but not the least, if you received chocolates this morning, indulge.

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

Sorry I’m not in a cheesy mood today, but if you wanna feel all soft and mushy inside, you may wanna read one of my favorite posts again: Date a Girl Who Runs.

TBR Dream Chasers and Pacers

Monday, 13 February 2012  |  Race Announcements

We received almost 300 applications for TBR Dream Chasers and Pacers over the past few days. Amazing. To all those who applied, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Now, a big CONGRATULATIONS to those who’ve been accepted as Dream Chasers and Personal Pacers for TBR Dream 2012.  It’s going to be fun and fulfilling to watch marathoners cross the finish!

Please expect an email from Chaser and Pacer Head Edward Kho before next week regarding the briefing.  For any concerns, please email Edward directly at edwardpkho(at)yahoo.com

UPDATED: 2/13, 7PM * in pink: recent corrections/additions

DREAM CHASERS
1 Alfred Delos Reyes
2 Allan Ray Enriquez
3 Allan Roy Martos
4 Allen Fornea
5 Andrew Llanes
6 Antonio Badiola
7 Arthur Gerona
8 Aureo Cyrus Lim
9 Bea Hernandez
10 Benjamin G. Asiddao Jr.
11 Brian Juan
12 Clarissa Serina
13 Craig Logan
14 Daisy Mae Castaneda
15 Earl Quero
16 Elmer Ching
17 Eman Macabulos
18 Francis Rommel Gaspar
19 Gari Tiongco
20 Garry Garcia
21 Gene Tamesis
22 Gene Tiongco
23 Graciano S. Santos
24 Hendy Cheung
25 James Rosca
26 Jan Matthew Estrada
27 Jayvee G. Jao
28 Jed Quiambao
29 Jeena Postanes
30 Jeremi Gutierrez
31 Jessie Agoo
32 Jimmy Ong
33 Jixee Lagunda
34 john fabreag
35 Joy Vargas
36 Juvy Pagtalunan
37 Katrina Orbista
38 Lalaine S. Stormorken
39 Ma. Angela Stephanie Hefti
40 Mark Anthony Terrado
41 Mark Hernandez
42 Matthew Velmonte
43 Meljohn Tezon
44 Mharu Pacana
45 Michael Janeo
46 Michael Talento
47 miriam valero
48 Monico Amiel C. Peralta
49 Odie Cacho
50 Philip Gan
51 Rachelle Escudero
52 Rainier Egos
53 Rico Manuel
54 Romeo Angeles
55 Ronnel Go
56 Ruby Gan
57 Sid Angelo M, Bautista
58 Valente S de Leon Jr
59 Vangie Montalbo
60 Wesley Oraña
PERSONAL PACER
PACER’S NAME RUNNER’S NAME
1 Addison S. Sayoc Kristoffer S. Sayoc
2 Aladdin Cordero Carrie Cordero
3 Alwyn Sy Marilou Ting
4 Annalene Bautista Nora del Rosario
5 Arlene Calleja Hanna Rose Pua
6 Brandy Simbe Jenny Oliva
7 Carlisle Dizon Haydee DC Hernandez
8 Celma Hitalia Lenie B. Rico
9 Cris dela Cruz JennyBave dela Cruz
10 Dennis Cruz Jinky Cruz
11 Elvin Pastorfide Alla Gregor Bulos
12 eselito c. ruiz marirose ruiz dalawampu
13 Francis Chua Peter Ng
14 Gloria Labao Jotessa Arbatin
15 Jesus P. Plopinio Jr. Mark Alano
16 Jinky Yray Janette Yray-Candelario
17 Joey Torres rio mayuga
18 John Lozada Mayen Ordoveza
19 Joseph Ligot Mary Maureen Albarracin
20 KB Runner Kathryn Halili
21 Lawrence Arvin Tomas Heidi Mamangon
22 Leo M. Tugade Rodella Perez
23 maffin fabian christine fernandez
24 Marcos Lontoc Ceres Nido
25 Maridol N. Yabut Labelle Manansala
26 Maya Pelayo Romina Phoebe Beltran
27 Meljohn Tezon Danica Mancenido
28 Michelle Logan Jenny Aggangan
29 Mish Maravilla Zarina Segundo
30 Nina Beltra Blossom Rosello
31 Paul Pajo Suzanne Victoria
32 Ramoncito Domingo Jesus Canono
33 Reylynne F. Dela Paz Peachy Tamayo
34 Richard Rotor Lilia P. Jose
35 Roberto delos Santos Millette Rances
36 Siegfred A. Sumicad Maria Fe G. Macaraig
37 Vic Icasas Ria Osorio
38 Vicente “Macky” M. De Lima II Ma. Carmela L. Hombrebueno
39 William Marino Rose Marie Lozano
40 Zaldy Santillan Yolly Simpao Barja

Condura Skyway Marathon 2012

Monday, 13 February 2012  |  Race Reports

Event: CONDURA SKYWAY MARATHON 2012
Date: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
Venue: Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang

TBR Rating:
5Medals

Apologies for the eight-day late race report, but for a race this huge, better late than none at all.

One of the most anticipated races of the country, the Condura Skyway Marathon 2012, turned the South and the Skyway into a grand runner’s playground at the stroke of midnight.

The race set-up was impressive with each wave (runners were segregated into waves, much like the New York City Marathon, to reduce traffic on the narrow Skyway entrance) starting before the Skyway Alabang entry while runners and spectators witnessed the gun start from above. The excitement—or anxiety—was palpable as runners of all shapes and sizes gathered for one of the must run races of the country. The race hosts, main host Noel Zarate and the host for  each wave start, did a great job in keeping the energy high for the event.

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– Race start for a wave of 10k runners –

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– Oooh, how exciting –

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– Spectators watch from the top, myself included after I finished my 21k –

Needless to say, the highlight of the Condura Skyway Marathon was, er, running on the Skyway. The course took runners of all distances on the Skyway unlike in past years when only longer distances had the pleasure of running on higher ground. The weather was cool, even cold, at times on the Skyway. Marshals, medical teams, water stations, kilometer signs, and portalets, the basic requirements of a race, were available. Noticeably lacking were sports drinks that, for 21k, were only present at the turnaround and 15k. Except for this, the race was outstanding and well executed. The Skyway was, as expected, traffic free, clean, well-lit and reserved for runners to run to their heart’s delight.

The Condura-Filinvest Village was a grand set up that provided runners a place to eat, recover, mingle, and celebrate with others. Runners were given lootbags, free bananas, and impressive medals that one could truly be proud of.

To Ton and Patrick Concepcion, Event King, Neville Manaois, and the rest of the Condura Skyway Marathon team, congratulations on yet another outstanding race!

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As for my run, there’s little to say about it. I registered for the half marathon; it was to be my first 21k for the year.

Just like the years that have passed, Condura is usually the race that jolts me out of the long, slow mode of running that started December and manages to extend itself until February. (Raise your hand if you’re with me!) I’m almost embarrassed to admit that instead of racing it, Condura turns out to be my test race to check my current fitness level. Most of the time, it’s Condura that flashes the “uh oh” sign and gets me revved up to train harder for the rest of the season.

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– with Amela and Gladys May. Photo courtesy of Gladysmay Pascua-

At the assembly area, I got to chat with Anton and Mia Gonzales, Ton Gatmaitan, Cong. Gilbert Remulla, Tristan Choa, Rovilson Fernandez, and Sen. Pia Cayetano. (Wow, everyone really showed up for Condura regardless of the gun start time. For our 21k, race start was an early 3:00 AM.)

My first 16k was uneventful. It was fast and I pushed hard.  Uhm, maybe too hard for my unprepared legs…

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– Skyway fun! Photo courtesy of Ken Mendola –

I ran with ease until, all of a sudden, my legs suddenly felt heavy. Simply put, I bonked. I couldn’t push any harder. Worse, I started getting chills and I felt dehydrated. I realized I lacked salt in my body due to my healthy diet the past weeks and knew I needed to drink Gatorade to replenish, but there wasn’t any. So, what was the best thing to do aside from drinking water? I walked and enjoyed the view. Isn’t that why we run on the Skyway? Hah!

I managed to pick myself up intermittently through the last few kilometers and run sprints every now and then. But, for the most part, it became a run-walk race for me until the end.

I crossed the finish line at 2:16 with a pace of 6:31/km. Not bad and not great either.

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– with friends JaneJane from Cebu (she finished 4th! Congrats Jane!) and Rovilson. Photo courtesy of Spongebob Runner –

What was good though was what followed after. I met up with friends, most of whom ran the 42k, for a breakfast buffet at Bellevue to celebrate.

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– TBR DM Batch 2012 Meet up. I missed it! Waaah! Photo courtesy of Ken –

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– The people I run (and eat) with. Congrats to Miriam (PR!), JunB, JunC, and Lit for their marathon finish! –

Love is All Around

Thursday, 9 February 2012  |  Bullish Insights

I’m neck deep in work for TBR Dream Marathon. Man, I haven’t even blogged about my Condura Skyway experience!

I’m also way in over my head training like these crazy triathletes. Yes, I can truly say now that they are absolutely insane for training this long and often!

The past couple of weeks, while I’m trying not to swallow any more chlorinated water from the pool, losing my head in all the little details of race organizing, rushing the kids off to school, or running up a hill hoping to get my speed back, I ask myself why I put myself through all this. It would be so much easier to NOT blog, NOT organize a race, NOT train for a marathon or triathlon, NOT meet other people and just live my own happy life at home.

Then, I look in the mirror, see the person in front of me, and realize that she wouldn’t be happy living a quiet life at home. This girl’s gotta live her life to the fullest even if it results in sweat, blood, tears, sleepless nights, and perhaps (knock on wood) a few scratches from bike rides. Gulp.

So, a few minutes ago, while I was going at a frenetic pace working on my laptop as I usually do, I opened an email that made me stop and remember yet another reason why I put myself through such hell. At the risk of sounding cheesy—which must be allowed during this time of year so close to Valentine’s, right?—I realized that I also put myself out there because there’s so much good to witness in the world.  In TBR Dream alone, I already sense there’s so much love to give, share, and receive among the runners and volunteers.  What more in the world around us?

Here’s an email from a TBR DM participant. It warms my heart whenever I meet runners who truly understand the essence of TBR Dream, why we put it up and what we want to accomplish. Love is all around guys and girls! Thanks Edna!

I’m Edna Mamuyac, a participant of TBRDM 2012. I work in a Tourist Bus Company and I would like to offer one tourist bus to shuttle the participants of TBRDM on race day, March 18, 2012, for free. Our bus has a capacity of 49 regular seats and 11 jump seats. It will be up to you to make the arrangements of pick-up points and who will ride the bus. This is my way of saying thank you for being a part of TBRDM.

Edna

For those interested in the bus ride, we’ll work out the details on the bus ride with Edna and get post information on this blog soon.