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I peeled myself off of bed at 6AM to work. With the rains pouring since yesterday, swim and bike were definitely cancelled. Instead, I dragged myself to Bikram Yoga at 930AM. I felt mentally and physically exhausted. Just one of those gloomy days BOTH when you look out the window and into your weary soul.

I sluggishly laid my mat on the floor in a room full of half-naked women and a couple of men who curiously always look like they are at peace. I thought to myself: I bet all they ever answer to reckless bus drivers, rude clients, or selfish friends is: “Namaste” then they smile. It didn’t help that everyone in the room also looked 10 times more flexible than I am.

Even if I was seated beside a fellow runner, I felt out of place. How does a competitive, driven, stubborn, and forever on-the-go individual like me become more like them? How do I teach myself to slow down, sit still, and silence my mind? How do I find my peace…at least for the next hour and a half?

The instructor entered the room and began the class. I stared at myself in the mirror trying my best to inhale positive vibes and exhale the trash out of my body and mind. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale.

I went about the various positions much like a fish out of water. My tight hamstrings would shake uncontrollably every time I tried to stretch them. My quads were wobbly, still tired from all the running I did all week.

It was getting hotter inside the crowded room. Worse, my mind was getting bored. Every now and then, I would glance at the clock overhead. 45 more minutes…30 more minutes…it was like a countdown to freedom.

Then, as if the instructor was reading my mind, she said: “The room is hot and uncomfortable. You can’t change that. Focus on your breathing. Focus on what you can change. Change your MIND.”

Change your MIND.

Those three lines struck me to the core. I took it to heart and relented.

Suddenly, the room wasn’t hot at all. I felt like could go on focusing on my yoga rather than waiting for the session to end. In a snap, my worries diminished. Even if it was still gloomy outside, the dark cloud hanging over my head had disappeared.

The next time you think that you’ll never lose the last 5 lbs., that it’s impossible to do a marathon, that you’re going to die with all the work, or that you’re having the worst day compared to everyone else, all you really have to do is change your mind and plod on forward.

For TBR Dream Marathon 2013, we are releasing our list of reserved runners for WAVE 2. This means that all unclaimed slots from first wave of registration will be turned over to runners on wait list.

Click on this link to download the list of Wave 2 RESERVED RUNNERS .

RULES:

Wave 2 Registration Period: SEPT. 15 TO 19, 2012 (OR UNTIL SLOTS ARE FULL)

1. Wave 2 registration will be on a first come, first served basis. Limited slots are left. NOT EVERYONE ON THE WAVE 2 RESERVED RUNNERS LIST WILL BE ACCOMMODATED.
2. Only runners whose names are on Wave 2 list will be allowed to register.  Runners in 1st wave will NOT be allowed to register anymore.
3. Registration procedure is the same as in Wave 1.  We accept payments onsite and through bank deposits. Click on www.tbrdream.com for registration details.

• For bank deposits, aside from emailing deposit slip to Runners Runner, you must text TBR Dream Marathon Hotline at 0942-4776099 (Sun) to inform us that a deposit has been made.  Deadline for pick up of race kit at Runner’s Runner is SEPT. 19, 2012.

Good luck guys!

PRESS RELEASE:

GOOD NEWS NOCTURNAL RUNNERS. ADOBO RUN AFTER DARK RETURNS

Gear up in your neons and reflectors as adobo Magazine, the country’s premier advertising and brand communications publication presents its third edition of adobo Run After Dark, the magazine’s trademark Halloween-themed night run and flagship event of the year.

This year’s incarnation sets the stage for an estimated 5,000 runners on October 20, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia complex with assembly time scheduled after sundown. Runners are encouraged to add to the spectacle by donning their creepiest and craziest Halloween costumes, with cash prizes at stake for best in costume, aside from the top runners of the 5K, 10K and 15K race categories.

Unlike the usual day runs, adobo Run After Dark promises a unique experience for participants as they are treated to all-night festivities after completing their feat, with live music, fireworks displays, and free flowing beer!

Run, party and light up a home as part of the proceeds from registrations will benefit the My Shelter Foundation, headed by social entrepreneur Illac Diaz. Their pet project, ‘Isang Litrong Liwanag’ was also launched at last year’s adobo Run After Dark and has since gained worldwide recognition and support from the United Nations for the grassroots lighting program. Visit www.aliteroflight.org for more information.

Organizing this year’s race is Princess Galura of Event King who is behind other popular and successful running events such as the Condura Skyway Marathon, NatGeo Run, and Alaska’s Iron Man competition, among others. Event King’s participation promises to raise the bar further on technical aspects of the run, while ensuring a fun time to be had by all.

Telco heavyweight Smart Communications leads the pack of newcomers supporting as event partners this year, along with SM Mall of Asia, Greenlite Banner, Timex and hydration partners Summit Water and 100 Plus. Returning partners Meralco, McDonald’s, St Luke’s Medical Center and Videosonic complete the roster of sponsors. Media partners include Business Mirror, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inquirer.net, The Bull Runner, Multisport Magazine, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Runnersworld, WheninManila, Mellow 94.7 and 99.5RT.

Interested parties can register online at www.adobomagazine.com/adoborun. In-store registration is also available at R.O.X. and Runnr, both in Bonifacio Global City, Second Wind at 45, Malingap St., Teacher’s Village, Q.C. and at the adobo magazine office at OPVI Center, 2295 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati.

For inquiries, please email adoborun@gmail.com or call/text 0917 432 8479.

WIN AN ADOBO RUN AFTER DARK RACE KIT! 

HOW TO JOIN:

1)  Answer this question: WHAT COSTUME WOULD YOU WEAR TO ADOBO RUN AFTER DARK?  Post your answer by commenting on this post.

2) Include the following info:

• Your complete name
• Your preferred distance for the race

CONTEST RULES:

1) TBR will choose the 3 best answers and each will win 1 race kit each.  Distance of your choice.
2) Contest is open to Metro Manila residents only.
3) Winner will be notified via email on how to claim the prize.
4) Contest closes on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM.
5) No, the winners don’t have to wear the costumes they suggest on actual race day!

Since our first TBR Dream Marathon in 2010, we would receive constant requests for a reunion among TBR Dreamers batch mates.  Finally, we decided to give in.  And, we took it a step further. We made it a half marathon with the opportunity to invite and encourage our other friends to join in on the fun!

INTRODUCING the first grand reunion for TBR Dream Marathon Alumni and friends…drumroll please!…

The Bull Runner Dream Team Run
Half the Distance, Thrice the Fun!

DATE: Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
VENUE: NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
DISTANCE: 21k
ASSEMBLY: 3:30 AM
GUN START: 4:30 AM
BULLSTOCK START: 7:30 AM hosted by Boys Night Out
NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: 600 teams of three (or 1,800 runners)

TBR Dream Team Run is the first grand reunion run for TBR Dream Marathon Alumni.

For TBR Dream Alumni, this is your chance to relive your TBR Dream experience at NUVALI and to reconnect with your batch mates. But, this time, you get to run with two other friends in a 21k race. It’s half the distance, but three times the fun!

After the race, kick back and relax at Bullstock, a simple and casual get-together at the Fields in NUVALI with lots of running talk and laughter hosted by a team of three too, the Boys Night Out!

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. TEAM OF 3. Runners must register as a team of three. At least one of the three runners must be a TBR Dream Marathon Alumni* or TBR Dream Marathon 2013 Registered Participant.  (* A TBR Dream Marathon Alumni is a confirmed registrant of the TBR Dream Marathon 2010, 2011, or 2012 regardless of him/her appearing or finishing the race.)
2. MINORS. Participants below 18 years old must have their registration form and waiver signed by their parent or guardian.
3. TEAM UNIFORMS. All runners are encouraged to come in team uniforms or costumes. Be creative! There’s a prize for Best in Costume!
4. RACE BIB. Race numbers must be worn at all times during the race and must be pinned in front of the running shirt.
5. TIMING SYSTEM. Reusable Timing Chip should be secured to the ankle of any one of the three runners in the team during the race. Timing Chip will be distributed upon check in at the corral. Check-in starts at 3:40AM. Timing chips will be collected after the race. Runners who fail to return the chip will be charged P1,500. No timing chip, no official results.
6. BAGGAGE AREA: Baggage area is available inside activity area from 3:00 am to 8:00 AM
7. FINISHERS’ SHIRTS & MEDALS. Finishers will be awarded Finishers’ Shirts and Finishers’ Medals upon crossing the finish line.
8. FINISH LINE. Team must start together and finish together. This is NOT a relay. A team that does not cross the finish line together will be disqualified.
9. WINNERS. There will be prizes for the Top 3 Finishing Teams and Best in Costume. Only registered team who finished at the same time are qualified to place in the Top 3.
10. OFFICIAL RESULTS. All protest related to the result must be made in writing and submitted to the race organizer within 30mins after the official announcement of winners. Organizer’s decision is final.
11. SUBSTITUTION OF TEAM MEMBERS. We will accept substitution of one or more runners in a team.

• From Sept. 22 to Nov. 16, 2012 substitution requests via email tbrdream@gmail.com
  • SUBJECT: “Substitution – TBR Dream Team Run”
  • Include info: Team Name, Name of Original Runner, Name of Replacement Runner, Phone, Mobile, and Email of Replacement Runner, attach signed waiver of replacement
• Race day – Proceed to Information Center on race day from 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM

REGISTRATION: Sept. 22 to Oct. 7, 2012

Slots will be limited to 600 teams or total of 1,800 runners only.  Start of store registration is Sept 22 – Oct 7, 2012 or until 600 team slots are filled.

Click on this link to download: TBR Team Run Registration Form

REGISTRATION CENTERS

1. RIOVANA BGC – 
28th St. cor. 9th Ave,. Bonifacio Global City | 
Mon-Sun 12nn – 10pm
2. SECONDWIND RUNNING STORE
 – Ortigas Home Depot, Julia Vargas Ave., Pasig City
 | Mon-Fri 11am – 8pm
Sat-Sun 10am – 7pm
3. THE STARTING LINE MULTI SPORT STORE – 
Autocluster Bldg. A, Westgate Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa
 | Mon-Fri 10am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 6pm
Sun 9am – 2pm

CONTACT DETAILS

For inquiries, contact TBR Hotline. Look for Macel. Mobile: SUN 0942.477.6099. Email: tbrdream@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing all you TBR Dreamers again!  It’s been too long!

TBR Dream Marathon 2013 Reminder!

Last day of registration for Wave 1 of Reserved Runners is TOMORROW, Sept 14, 2012.

By Sept 15, we announce Wave 2 Runners: wait listed runners who will be allowed to grab the unclaimed slots from the reserved list and register.  We will be posting Wave 2 list of Reserved Runners before 12 noon on Sept. 15.  Only those on Wave 2 list may register at Runner’s Runner in ROX.

For registration details, visit www.tbrdream.com or email tbrdream@gmail.com.