Preggy Mom Runs Chicago Marathon at 9 Months and Gives Birth 7 hours After

Wednesday, 12 October 2011  |  Bullish Insights

Amber Miller ran Chicago Marathon last October 9, 2011 in 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Get this: she was 39-weeks pregnant.  7 hours after, she gave birth to a 7.7 lb. healthy baby girl.

Read the full story HERE and HERE.

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Wow.  She is one strong and determined running mommy!  I struggle with the thought of lugging two extra 8-oz bottles around my waist for 42km.  I found carrying my dearest babies in my tummy for 9 months uncomfortable and challenging.  In fact, during the last week before delivery, I refused to do anything but watch the clock until my baby popped out! Hah! Yet, here’s Amber Miller working her way through 42km on her last hours before delivery!

I’m amazed.  I’m happy that things went well for her and her baby.  And, I won’t judge her for what she felt was the right thing to do because, after all, it’s her body and she knows it best.  But, if you asked me if I would ever run a 42k at anytime during my pregnancy.  My answer would be an emphatic NO.

I love my running.  And, if I were pregnant, I would probably run 5ks to 10ks for fitness with my doctor’s approval.  But, I just wouldn’t dare risk any harm to my unborn child to run a marathon.  Marathons can wait; they will always be there for me to run.

Quite frankly, I don’t think I would survive a running a marathon pregnant, anyway—unless, of course, the hubby provided green mangoes with bagoong, foot massages, and a Lamaze coach along the way!  Okay, no, that still wouldn’t get me to do it!

How about you running mommies: would you run a 42k while pregnant?

Wave 2: TBR Dream Registration

Tuesday, 11 October 2011  |  Race Announcements

So you didn’t get into TBR Dream Marathon 2012 the first time? Here’s your second chance (if you reserved online!)

As we expected, not everyone from the first wave of reserved runners registered for the race.  Hence, the unclaimed slots were freed up.  Now, we are passing the slots on to the waitlisted runners.

Here’s the catch.  To keep things simple and expedite the registration process (we want to start running already!), we are allowing 100 wait listed runners to sign up.  BUT, there are only 70 slots available.

Let me repeat:

  • No. of slots available for TBR DREAM 2012: 70 slots
  • No. of runners on the Wave 2 Reserved Runners List: 100 runners

What does this mean?  It means that the 70 slots will be given to the first 70 runners who register and claim their registration kits.  Not all 100 will be accommodated into the race.  We feel terrible about this, but we do hope you understand that we limit our slots to ensure each of our TBR Dream runners is well cared for.

RULES:

  • First come, first served basis. As mentioned, there are 100 names on the wait listed sheet below. BUT, there are only 70 SLOTS open. First 70 to register will claim the slots.
  • Onsite cash registration. To keep things fair, payment will only be accepted in cash and only at our registration center.  Only for those out of town, we will accept emails to confirm your slot.  Please email macel@thebullrunner.com
  • Reserved runners from the 1st Wave of Runners have forfeited their slot.  They cannot sign into Wave 2 of Registration.

REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR WAVE 2: TBR DREAM REGISTRATION

DATE: Thursday, October 13 to Sunday October 16, 2011

TIME: 12 noon to 10 PM

VENUE: Runner’s Runner Booth at 2/F R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street

REGISTRATION FEE: P2,500

WHO CAN REGISTER: You may register only if you are a RESERVED RUNNER. Click HERE  to download master list for WAVE 2.

RUNNER’S RUNNER Hotline: 624-0642

For inquiries on your reservation or on TBR Dream Marathon, contact Macel at email: macel@thebullrunner.com

HOW DO I REGISTER?

1. Confirm slot in TBRDM 2012 Reserved Runners List – Wave 2.  NOTE: If your name is not on the list, please do not register.

<<<<Click HERE to download the file>>>>>

2. Pay registration fee of P2,500 at Runner’s Runner at ROX.

3. Submit the signed waiver. You may download TBR Waiver_2012 and print a copy to speed up the process but we’ll have printed copies onsite too.

4. Claim registration kit.  Note: Authorized representatives may claim your Registration Kit upon presentation of the Runner’s Valid ID and Letter of Authorization.

WHAT DO I GET IN MY REGISTRATION KIT? (inspired by Chevrolet-New Balance Power Run image)

REGKIT

You get a TBR DM Folder containing your TBR DM Welcome Note, 22-week Training Program by Coach Jim Lafferty, and information for training and race day. You also get a TBR Dream Card for discounts with our partners and to note your participation in our clinics and talks. We’re also giving you a TBR Dream Official cotton shirt plus a RUN bumper sticker.

TBRDM OFFICIAL SHIRT (FOR WAVE 1 & 2 TBR DM REGISTRANTS)

SIZECHART_REVISED

This is our updated size chart for TBR DM Official Shirt.  Choose your size based on the size chart above (unisex) to expedite onsite registration.

  • We have limited stocks available for particular sizes, BUT we will replenish our stock for all sizes.  Runners will be advised on this blog when and where to claim the new sizes.
  • For Wave 1 of TBR DM registered runners who’ve claimed their shirts, please note we added two new sizes. If you wish to exchange sizes, we accept exchange if the shirt is unwashed and unused.  We will advise when and where the claiming of shirts will be.

And the Winners of the Nike We Run Manila 10k Race Kits Are…

Friday, 7 October 2011  |  News + Promos

You guys are insane!  Do you even work?  Heehee. Less than an hour after I posted the Nike We Run Manila 10k contest, over a hundred submissions had come in!  The winners are truly lucky for snagging the free race kits.

Congratulations to the 19 winners of Nike We Run Manila 10k race kits that are in huge demand:

    1. Paul Ablaza
    2. Melly
    3. Allan Macaraig
    4. Tina Zamora
    5. Jeff Soriano
    6. Allenstein Co
    7. Reginald Tan Bueno
    8. Giovanni Hugo
    9. Nikki Santos
    10. Scout
    11. Rosette Durupa
    12. Mao
    13. Jonard
    14. Danilo
    15. Harry
    16. Ince
    17. Anna
    18. CJ Lampad
    19. Jaime R. Bautista

Please expect an email by next week for online registration. Enjoy your run!

Win Nike We Run Manila 10k Race Kits!

Friday, 7 October 2011  |  News + Promos

Nike Run Poster

Care to win a FREE race kit to Nike We Run Manila 10k – Individual Category? I’m giving away 19—yes, 19 FREE race kits!

HOW TO JOIN:

1. Submit your answers to the multiple choice questions below by commenting on this post. Example: Q-V-L

2. The first 19 runners who submit the correct answers will win one (1) race kit each to Nike We Run Manila 10k – Individual Category.

3. Winners will  be announced on this blog.  Winners will also receive an email with a code to register online early next week.

4. Upon completing registration, winners may claim race kits on Race Pack Collection Day on October 11 to 13, 2011 from 10am to 10pm at Bonifacio High Street (in front of Runnr).

RULES:

  • Runner can submit an entry only once. Submission of more than one entry leads to disqualification.
  • Prizes are transferable. Runner provides his/her name or the name of the person he/she would like to give the race kit to.
  • Prizes are not convertible to cash.
  • Answers will NOT be published until winners are identified.

MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Submit the 3 LETTERS to the multiple choice questions by commenting on this post. Example: Q-V-L

(1) How should one have trained for the Nike We Run Manila 10k race?

Q. Eat 3 cups of rice per meal
R. Gradually and safely increase running distance over a number of weeks until you reach 10k
S. Run hills daily

(2) What should you wear on your feet to the Nike We Run Manila 10k race?

U. Nike running shoes that’s appropriate for your foot type
V. Same shoes as what Pacquiao wore in his last fight
W. Same shoes as what Kobe Bryant wore when he visited Manila

(3) Will I have fun at the Nike We Run Manila 10k race?

L. Maybe. Depends on the post-race meal.
M. Definitely not. Running sucks.
N. For sure. That’s why We Run, Manila!

Good luck!  May the best runners win!

And the Winners of the Chevrolet-New Balance Power Run Race Kits Are…

Friday, 7 October 2011  |  News + Promos

Thank you to everyone who participated in our slightly challenging contest for Chevrolet-New Balance Power Run!

The correct answers are:

1. 890
2. Minimus/ MR10
3. Minimus/ MT10
4. 770
5. 880
6. 1260
7. 1190

The winners of one (1) Chevrolet-New Balance Power Run Race Kit – 10k are:

1. Dom Francisco
2. Dennis
3. Jon

The winners of P200 OFF for Chevrolet-New Balance Power Run Race Kit – 10k are:
1. Rosemarie Beltran
2. jay richmond galvez
3. mark romeo galvez
4. jenny rose santos
5. dj
6. MANUEL CHUA
7. Nad
8. domingo
9. Nancy Ngo
10. ma. diane richelle galvez
11. Mic Garing
12. Rona Dizon
13. Eduard Alcantara
14. Jordee
15. Faye Evangelista

Please wait for my email within the next few days on how to claim your prizes.  Congratulations!

As for the rest of you, registration is still on-going for the Chevrolet-New Balance Power Run!  Click HERE for more info!