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On December 14, 2013, McDonald’s is inviting families to once again put their running shoes to good use and participate in this year’s McHappy Day Fun Run.  Personally, I’m quite excited about that new Ronald McDonald Challenge! What an awesome idea!

Here are more details about the McHappy Day Fun Run.  If you read until the bottom, you’ll get a chance to win 1 of 3 race kits I’m giving away.

McHAPPY DAY FUN RUN DISTANCES & REGISTRATION FEES

Kids aged 8 and under can participate in the 1k Catch Hamburglar dash, where they have to chase after the feisty McDonaldland character, for a registration fee of just Php350. Kids (aged 15 and under) and adults are also sure to have a great time with the 3k Run Grimace Run (open), the registration fee of which is Php450. For families of 4 who want to run together, the 3k McDonald’s Family Dash is definitely a great way to bond with the kids. Families can register for a fee of Php1, 400 for the entire family. Morning people aged 16 and above will like the 5k Early Birdie individual race for Php750. McDonald’s will also be adding a new race to the program—the Ronald McDonald Challenge, a 9k individual race for seasoned runners aged 16 and above. For a registration fee of Php950, participants will have to complete the 5k, 3k and 1k race categories to be able to complete the challenge. Finishers of each race category will receive special tokens, and the Top 3 finishers will each receive a prize.

McHAPPY DAY FUN RUN RACE KIT

Each McHappy Day Fun Run race kit includes: 1 race bib (4 bibs per race kit for the 3K family category), McHappy Day race route, activity area map and parking information, a breakfast meal stub, a baggage claim stub, a special McHappy Day singlet and McMoney worth 100 for fair activities.

FUN FOR THE FAMILY & FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Fun booths will also be available for families and individuals to enjoy after the race. Watch out for the different McDonald’s booths, face painting, balloon twisting and other fair activities, game areas for Ultimate Frisbee, basketball and football and Giant Happy Meal Boxes.

Proceeds of the event will go to the Ronald McDonald House disaster relief program, Bigay Tulong, currently responding to the needs of the victims of typhoon Yolanda.

McHAPPY DAY FUN RUN REGISTRATION CENTERS

Register for McHappy Day 2013 in the following stores—McDonald’s Macapagal, McDonald’s Greenbelt, McDonald’s BGC Forum, McDonald’s Katipunan, McDonald’s Frontera Verde, McDonald’s Alabang or McDonald’s Southwoods until the 11^th of December anytime from 11AM to 8PM on weekdays and 8AM to 8PM on weekends. For online registration and more information on McHappy Day 2013, log on to www.mchappyday.com.ph.

WIN 1 of 3 McHAPPY FUN RUN RACE KITS!

1) Post a comment below answering this question: Which McDonald’s product would make you dash to the finish line and why?   (Please limit answer to one sentence.)

2) Include the following details in the comment:
– Full name
– Email address

3) Contest ends November 24, 2013 at 11:59 PM.

4) Top three (3) answers will be chosen by TBR.  Each will win a McHappy Day Ronald McDonald race kit.

5) Only one answer per person. Duplicate entries will lead to disqualification. Failure to follow rules will lead to disqualification.

6) Winners will be announced on this blogpost. Winners will be asked to claim their race kits.

Good luck and see you on race day!

UPDATE! Congratulations to the 3 winners who each win a complimentary race kit:

Jay Francis Estallo
Eugene Lim
Anthony Cabiao

Please expect an email from EON regarding your prize.  Thanks for joining!

St. Luke’s Medical Center calls on the Fitness Conscious people in the Philippines to put on their running shoes and step up for their health by joining the St. Luke’s Run for Wellness on December 7, 6 a.m. onwards at the Bonifacio Global City grounds.

Aiming to engage experienced and first-time runners, the young and young-at-heart in a running activity like never before, the Run for Wellness promises to be a creative, non-traditional fun run that combines the exercise of running and fun-filled activities along the race route. It is also St. Luke’s way of promoting disease prevention and overall well-being for the general public.

Among the stations the participants will encounter during the race are: the Water Gun Station where marshalls will spray runners with water along 100 meters; the Color Me Blue Station where blue powder will be thrown as runners dodge their way through the course; and the Air Blower Station where runners will be dried off and blown away as they try to reach the finish line. The fun doesn’t stop as other activities, such as the Giant Slide, Creative Photo Booth, and Balloon Wall await them.

Registrants may choose from the 3K, 5K, and 10K distance race categories all sold at 750 pesos only. Each runner also gets a St. Luke’s Run for Wellness shirt, bib and freebies from participating sponsors. Winners also get Executive Health packages. On top of that, part of the proceeds of the Run for Wellness will go toSt. Luke’s Medical Center Foundation, Inc. (SLMCFI), which funds projects that benefit social service patients, provide scholarships for underprivileged medical students, and support continuing medical education for doctors and medical research.

This activity also coincides with the hospital’s celebration of Dr. Joven Cuanang Week, which pays tribute to its Senior Vice President for Medical Practice and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joven R. Cuanang who has dedicated 51 years of service to the medical profession and has significantly been instrumental to the hospital’s success.

Register now to be part of St. Luke’s Medical Center’s milestone this December. For complete registration details, visit www.stlukesrun.com or visit any of the following establishments near you: Toby’s (Mall of Asia, Trinoma, Glorietta and Shangri la), Runnr (Bonifacio Global City and Alabang Town Center), SM Cinema, and St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City.

We always say that The Bull Runner Dream Marathon is not just about letting first-time or second-time marathoners reach their marathon dream. It is also about experienced marathoners being given the opportunity to give back to the running community, to give new runners the same support and motivation they received from others. To basically pay it forward.

– Maricel Laxa- Pangilinan with her Pacer, husband Anthony at TBR Dream Marathon 2013 –

Every year, we open limited slots for PERSONAL PACERS.  Pacers are runners who are willing to run all 42.195km with a registered TBR ULAH Dream Marathon participant.  The Pacer will run to support the first-time marathoner and NOT to run his or her own race.  He or she will NOT receive a medal or a finisher’s kit, but he will receive the fulfillment of guiding a friend or loved one through an unforgettable milestone in the runner’s life.

Please click HERE for the Qualifications and Requirements from Personal Pacers.  Read thoroughly before you register as a Pacer.

If you are interested, we are now accepting applicants for PACERS for TBR ULAH Dream Marathon 2014. We only have 80 slots for Pacers.  Below is the link to the Registration Form.  We will announce the accepted Pacers before October 25, 2013.

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Registration for DREAM CHASERS will open in January 2014.

I was fortunate enough to visit Laguna Phuket last year to join the Laguna Phuket International Marathon.  (Read my race report HERE.)  Laguna Phuket is a runner’s and triathlete’s paradise.  In case you’re searching for a destination triathlon, you may want to consider the CHALLENGE LAGUNA PHUKET on December 1, 2013.

PRESS RELEASE

Registration is still open for the 2013 half distance Challenge Laguna Phuket in Thailand – and you’d be crazy to miss out on the chance to compete in this unique destination event that has captured the hearts of triathletes all over the world.

The Sunday December 1st race will be the first of Challenge Family series to be staged on this paradise tropical island a week after the legendary 20th Anniversary Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT.)

The days between the two spectacular events in Phuket will be filled with a Tri-Fest of training and social events held in and around the luxurious Laguna Phuket destination resort.

This triathlon carnival has proved a popular attraction for international athletes eager to sample the delights of Thailand while rubbing shoulders with the likes of Ruedi Wild and Radka Vodickova, last year’s Laguna Phuket Triathlon champions.

Ruedi Wild triumphed at Laguna Phuket last year in 2:29.22. Following Wild home were an elite field of seasoned athletes including Tim Meyer, Alberto Cassadei, Massimo Cigana, and Simon Agoston.

The 2012 women’s field top finishers were Radka Vodickova, Belinda Granger, Edith Niederfringer, Nickey Barnard, and Sarah Wheeler.

A fantastic spokesperson for the event, Belinda Granger has been one of the greatest supporters and an active ambassador for the Laguna Phuket race. She has been coming to Phuket for the LPT and now the Challenge Laguna Phuket since 2000, having missed the event only once in that period.

“Without a doubt Laguna Phuket is my favourite race destination in the world,” says Belinda.

“There are many reasons why I continue to return year after year – the race, the food, the people, the weather, the accommodation, the sticky rice and mango…. my list could go on and on…..”

“This really is one of the most amazing race experiences out there. I have watched the race grow in size and in expertise over the years making it one of the best and most exciting races of the year.

It has a bit of everything- it’s certainly not an easy race, but that’s why I love it – the hills and the weather make it so challenging.

“The best thing about the race is that you don’t just go there for the race itself – it’s the entire race experience that keeps me coming back. Getting to stay in the Laguna Phuket resort and experiencing all that it has to offer post-race is perfect, especially for families. There is just so much to see and do.

“Make sure that if you do head over to this year’s race that you have a few days after the race to explore and enjoy everything that Phuket has to offer….you won’t be disappointed!”

And yet another appeal of Laguna Phuket is the equally important business of the Awards Party – hosted by race announcer Whit Raymond, these parties have become the stuff of legend among the international triathlon community and last year’s was no exception!

Inaugural Challenge Laguna Phuket

Laguna Phuket Triathlon has the longest tradition in triathlon in Asia attracting the sport’s legends and age groupers alike to the stunning tropical island for two decades. This year, Laguna Phuket will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the launch of the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest from 24 November – 1 December. This week-long celebration of sport will incorporate the iconic Laguna Phuket Triathlon and half distance Challenge Laguna Phuket with a host of sporting and social activities in between.

Two-time world champion and Challenge Family ambassador, Chris “Macca” McCormack said the synergy between Challenge and Laguna Phuket Triathlon was clear. “Challenge Roth is the oldest race in Europe, Challenge Penticton the oldest in North America and now we have Challenge Laguna Phuket, the oldest race in Asia – that speaks volumes to me about the importance Challenge Family places on the legacy of our sport,” he said. “This approach echoes exactly how I feel. Our legacy is the foundation of this sport and Challenge is the organisation that has proven time and again that they respect the sport and its athletes. The partnerships we are building will ensure the sport retains its soul and provide an exciting future.”

International Sporting Venue

Situated on Thailand’s Andaman Sea coastline, Phuket is located almost 1,000 kilometres southwest of Bangkok. It has been luring international visitors for decades with its balmy tropical charm and character.

Laguna Phuket, an integrated resort collection of deluxe hotel and villa properties on the northwest coast of the island, hosts both triathlon events. With its stunning location amid 1,000 acres of tropical lagoon-filled parkland on scenic Bang Tao Beach plus a wealth of recreational options, from golf to island-hopping, Laguna Phuket is renowned worldwide as one of the finest destination resorts in Asia.

In addition to the deluxe hotel facilities that draw holidaymakers from around the globe, Laguna Phuket is also famed as a venue for world-class sporting activities, including golf, tournaments and the Laguna Phuket International Marathon. Challenge Laguna Phuket was awarded to Laguna Phuket in recognition of its world class facilities, reputation in staging important athletic events, and ease of travel from all major cities.

Laguna Phuket’s reputation is well-deserved. LPT, an established fixture on the global triathlon calendar, is dubbed “The Race of Legends” for its consistent ability to attract the world’s best professional triathletes.

For registration and accommodation specials visit: www.challengelagunaphuket.com

So marathon training started this week for our Dreamers!  We can’t wait to see you all at our 1st Bull Session this coming Saturday!

Just a few reminders:

• Please come in running attire. Preferably our official NB Dri Fit training shirt (TBR University)
• Please come on time. We will not wait for late comers.
• For Bull Sessions, Gatorade will be provided at the assembly area. No water will be provided. Runners are required to bring your own water, bottles, and/or hydration belts. No cups will be provided to minimize waste.
• Runners may leave their bags with our staff during the Bull Session. Please leave valuables at home. Organizers will not be responsible for any loss.
• All Bull Circles and Bull Sessions are free of charge. No pre-registration required. Guests are welcome to attend.

Map to the venue: