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Running is a solo sport.  That’s why I love it.  But, every now and then, you get the chance to be a part of a team to experience road racing in an entirely new way.

Relays are a great way to enjoy a race with friends.  Depending on your goals as a team (make sure you agree on this early on!), it can be an easy and enjoyable run or it can be a competitive race with a podium finish at the end.  Either way, it’s great fun, especially if you have wonderful rapport with your teammates.

I’ve been fortunate enough to experience 2 relays in the past, both times with great teammates.  The first relay I joined was the DND-AFP Gintong Pangarap Relay way back in December 2007.  My teammates were good friends Ben Chan of Photovendo (together with his long hair) and Joms of Happy Feet and we called ourselves Team Injured Fast Runners.  Sure we were injured, but we bagged 3rd place!

My second relay was the Nike Hood to Coast Relay in Oregon last year, which I can go on and on about being one of the most memorable race experiences I had ever since I started running.

Last weekend, Chris Sports staged Epic Relay 250, which everyone on facebook is still raving about.

On June 27, there’s going to be another relay from Lactacyd called Team Woman.  I was looking forward to joining this.  In fact, I started texting friends last week in search of a fast and strong all women’s team. Aside from the unbelievable cash prize and freebies (from David’s Salon, Beauty Bar, and even post-race massage for lucky runners), I thought an all women’s run—without the sweaty guys around (sorry boys!)—was going to feel more like a girl’s day out among runners, almost like Sex and the City Part 3 (without the heels, of course.)

Too bad I might not be able to make it.  I might (crossing my fingers) push through with a race abroad if all things go smoothly.  If not, then I’d be happy to run for Team Woman.  I hope you girls can make it!

What: Team Woman by Lactacyd
When: 27 June 2010
Distance: Relay 10k, 5k, 3k, 3k OR 5k solo
Where: McKinley Hill
Email: secretariat@teamwomanrun.com
Website: http://www.teamwomanrun.com/

News update: Relay is now open to ALL age groups even below 18 and above 45 years old.

Woah, Milo is pulling out all the stops to hype up the upcoming marathon on July 4, 2010. To be honest with you, it’s working for me!

As a graphic designer, I’m a sucker for well thought out and creative concepts, even more for incredible and eye-catching designs. If you’ve got both, plus the budget to have the world see it, then that’s wonderful.

I posted the Milo Marathon poster last week.  Click HERE to view.  Notice how the two posters are related?!  Awesome.

Only yesterday, their website was launched as well…

– Click HERE to visit Milo Marathon website –

– What a pleasant surprise. They asked me to write a short note and I found it posted on the website –

I vote for Milo Marathon website as the best race website so far.  Followed closely by Condura Run 2010.  Any other good ones you liked?

GREAT TV AD…AND ADVOCACY

And, they have a TV ad, too!  Love how the TV ad tugs at your heart strings.  One can actually feel good just registering for the race knowing that you’re giving shoes to school children by running.

I registered last week for Milo half marathon and training has officially begun! (If you read my post last week about slowing down, whoops, disregard it.  I knew I couldn’t stop running for too long.  Perhaps many of you knew that, too!)  Milo, here I come!

OLD DOGS

I think it’s great that Milo Marathon is showing an attempt to innovate not just with the promotion of the race, but with the race itself.  Last year, they implemented timing chips.  This year, they have qualifying times per age category.  And, F-I-N-A-L-L-Y we all don’t have to travel all the way to Greenhills to register!

Last year, pleased with the Milo Marathon Finals, I had this to say about Milo “You can teach an old dog new tricks.”  I believe I was right.  Perhaps by July 2010, I may just call them “The new old kid on the block.”

Read my archived posts about Milo Marathon:

Milo Marathon Finals – November 11, 2009
Milo Manila Marathon – July 22, 2007 (This is when I fainted on the eve of the marathon! Memories!)

Have you registered for Rock and Run?  All Rock and Run participants have a chance to win a Canon Photo DV DVD Camcorder DC410 worth P21,950.  All you have to do to be eligible is to register before the cut-off.  Plus, all registrants will receive free discount coupons from RUNNR, Toby’s and Crocs.

Register at RUNNR BHS and selected Toby’s stores. They say there’s only a few hundred slots left so register now.  For more details, log on to www.rockandrun.com.ph  or call (632) 496-5726.  Click HERE for more info.

BROOKS GHOST 2 WINNER

Congratulations to Christian Jason who a Brooks Ghost 2 for registering early for Rock and Run.  To claim your prize, please get in touch with Hitler Dulay thru 671-9765 loc. 43.

ROCK AND RUN SINGLET

Check out the singlet of Rock and Run…

Good news to last minute registrants. The Bottle School Run will be accepting on-site (corner 9th Ave and 28th St at The Fort) registration on June 12, Saturday, from 4pm to 7pm; and on race day between 3am to 4:30am. The same registration fees apply. Participants may also bring their PET bottles already.

Click HERE for more details.

For further race details, please visit www.bottleschoolproject.org. Inquiries may be directed to thebottleschoolrun@gmail.com or to Liza Fumar, Co-lead, The Bottle School Run, through 0927 284 54 36. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Edward Kho, Race Director, through 0915-9990187.

Life is moving at a snail’s pace lately, well, relative to the breakneck speed of activities the past month due to TBR Dream.

Finally, there’s breathing space. More time to stop and smell the popcorn from the microwave (and munch on this while watching iCarly with the kids.) More time to catch up with friends via Yahoo or Starbucks. More time to run…

But, I haven’t been running much. Mileage has significantly dropped to 20km a week the past couple of weeks (while the numbers on the scale have been climbing up! Insert panic face emoticon here) For the first time since I called myself a runner 3 1/2 years ago though, I don’t feel guilty. At. All.

With the last few days before school starts, I’m thrilled to stay a little bit longer in bed. To spend an hour or so spinning at the gym (I’m hooked, I tell ya!) or swimming solo. To work on my abs with my trainer…okay, maybe not this one.

As June ushers in the rain to sweep the roads clean, so will it give me time to unload, detach, and recharge. I’m embracing the downtime and I’m not letting go…just yet.

Come next week, serious training begins. That’s when I forge ahead, ready to embark on new adventures. (Hint: Milo on July 4.)

P.S. Have you seen my new running calendar lately?  I’ve included schedules for all running events, not just races but also clinics and talks.  Click HERE to visit.