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PRESS RELEASE:

PHILIPPINES, OCTOBER 2012 – Nike’s We Run race returns to Manila for a second year, to inspire, motivate and connect runners around the world. On December 2, 2012, Filipino runners will be part of the global We Run race movement, which will see a total of 395,500 runners from 34 cities participating—establishing a new global community of runners through Nike’s most connected race series using the innovative Nike+ technology. The We Run race series kicked off on September 1 in Prague, Czech Republic, and will conclude on December 15 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

Nike’s We Run Manila 10K race will energize the streets of Pasay City with the 13,000 high-octane runners expected to make tracks all over the SM Mall of Asia’s grounds. Set against the remarkable view of Manila Bay, the initial stretch of the race will let runners pass through the commercialized area of the Mall of Asia with the SMX Convention Center and the latest icon of the area, the eye-shaped SM Bay City Arena. Runners are set to leave urban commercial scenery and head towards the fields along Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard. Closing in on the halfway point of the race, runners will then pass the upcoming Belle Casino, a gold complex glistening in the morning sun. As they take a turn on Pacific Avenue and race past the same landmarks, runners will come upon the iconic ferris-wheel along Seaside Boulevard that marks the final kilometer to the finish line. The panoramic run would not be complete without an engaging en route entertainment featuring some of Manila’s top musical acts.

Meeting the runners at the finish line is the Race Village that will offer an array of services. Runners can expect to be pampered with massage booths and get recharged at any of the refreshment stalls while being entertained by the energetic musical line-up.

“Nike’s We Run race is the celebration of running across the world, the culmination of every runner’s dedication and commitment to train harder, defy expectations and push their bodies’ limits. Nike aims to revolutionize the running experience, by allowing runners to inspire, motivate and connect with other runners globally through the Nike+ Technology”, shared Sanjay Gangopadhyay, Marketing Director of Nike South East Asia. “With the second edition of the We Run race in Manila, Nike envisions Filipinos, the youth in particular, to further move the local running scene forward by leading the active lifestyle movement.”

This year, Nike is taking inspiration to a new level as runners will be able to follow two of Philippines most popular lifestyle bloggers, Robbie Becroft of robbieoffduty.com and Lissa Kahayon of lissakahayon.com who will be embarking on their first We Run race. Follow their We Run journey as they take on the challenge of preparing for Nike’s We Run MNL 10K race, blogging at each step of the journey, and witness how Nike elevates their everyday running experience with the various product offerings including the Nike+ ecosystem.

To get race-ready, Nike will organize four training sessions focusing on proper running techniques and tips. Runners will also be able to test out the Nike+ Running app (available on iOS and Android), and try out the season’s latest running products. These clinics will be led by podiatrists and Nike Training Club instructors to further educate individuals on how they can reach their potential as runners.

The registration for Nike’s We Run race will commence on Monday, October 8 2012 online through www.facebook.com/NikeRunningPH and also on-ground at selected retail stores. Registration details are as follows:

• UNDER 25 Y.O. (24 years old and below as of race day) – P800
• 25 Y.O. & ABOVE (25 years old and above as of race day) – P1200
• BUDDY 1+1 UNDER 25 (24 years old and below as of race day) – P1400

Categories:

1. Women’s Under 25 – For women aged 24 years and below on the race day
2. Men’s Under 25 – For men aged 24 years and below on the race day
3. Women’s Open – Open to women of all ages
4. Men’s Open – Open to men of all ages

Registration:

On-ground registrations will also be held at the following Nike stores:

• Swoosh Park Fort
• Swoosh Park Trinoma
• Swoosh Park MOA
• Swoosh Stadium ATC
• Swoosh Park Ermita
• Swoosh Park Galleria
• Swoosh Forum Robinsons Magnolia
• Swoosh Park Glorietta 4
• Riovana Katipunan
• Swoosh Stadium Rockwell

For more information, visit

Nike on Facebook
Nike Inc.
or follow @NikePH on twitter.

Attention: All TBR Dream Marathon 2013 Runners

As mentioned, our Bull Session 2 will be on NOV. 11, 2012 on New Balance Power Run 10k.  It has come to our attention that some runners failed to register for the 10k.

GOOD NEWS!  New Balance has been kind enough to try to accommodate all of us in the race.  Please sign in to this sheet if you would like to register for NB Power Run 10k with us.

<< SIGN IN SHEET FOR BULL SESSION 2 – NB POWER RUN 10k >>

NOTE:

– Cut off for sign up is today, October 24, 2012, 6:00PM. Sorry, we need to know the exact number by today.  No late sign ups will be entertained.
– Strictly for TBR DM 2013 participants only who will run 10k for the Bull Session.
– Note that NB will TRY to accommodate everyone, but cannot guarantee race kits for everyone on the sheet. We will follow a first come, first served rule.
– TBR will notify you via email regarding registration for the race and post a list of those who have secured a slot on www.tbrdream.com
– TBR will not be responsible for those who did not receive this information, those who failed to make the cut off, or those who did not get to register for the race.
– The 10% discount for TBR Dreamers will still be available.
– Remember: This is purely optional.  We won’t be taking your attendance during this Bull Session.  You are free to run with your friends and cover the distance on your own if you wish.

For any inquiries regarding the discount, contact Macel at TBR DM Hotline: SUN 0942 477 6099

For more info, click HERE.

WIN 10 RACE KITS TO ADOBO RUN AFTER DARK on October 20!

HOW TO JOIN:

Submit a comment on this post: “I want to run in Adobo Run After Dark!” with the following info:

• Your complete name
• Your preferred distance for the race

CONTEST RULES:

1) Deadline for submission of entries: WEDNESDAY, October 17 , 2012 at 11:59 p.m.
2) First 10 people who comment win 1 race kit each.
3) Only one entry per runner. Submission of more than one entry leads to disqualification.
4) Contest is open to Metro Manila residents only.
5) Winner will be announced on this post and will be advised via email on how to claim the prize.

50% OFF FOR TBR DREAMERS!

Organizers are extending a 50% discount to TBR Dream Marathon 2013 participants.  You may register at only at ROX to avail of the discount.  Please present your TBR Dream Card.

PRESS RELEASE:

How do we cook adobo? Let us count the ways.

If there’s a standard way to cooking the quintessential Pinoy dish, it’s arguable. The variations could be as many as the Philippines’ 7,100+ islands! (We may or may not be exaggerating.)

Some like their adobo drowned in soy sauce; some like it a bit dry with oil oozing from pork fat. Some like it sweet; some add coconut milk.

Care for some white adobo foie gras and toasted garlic? Spoon host Janice De Belen skips the soy sauce and adds liver spread.

Fashion designer Randy Ortiz likes his adobo with bagoong alamang and serves it on a bed of grilled eggplant – a recipe approved by famous friends Kris Aquino and Lucy Torres-Gomez!

WWF Philippines ambassador, commercial model and fitness advocate Rovilson Fernandez takes a healthy spin on the typically unhealthy dish by ensuring lean cuts of skinned chicken in low sodium soy sauce baked to perfection.

As an added treat and fun gimmick, adobo magazine plays on the pun by collecting celebrity adobo recipes randomly printed on each race bib. Other recipes include Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis, actresses Judy Ann Santos and Carmina Villarroel, singer/comedian Ogie Alcasid, TV host and news anchor Lexi Schulze, concert king and queen Martin Nievera & Pops Fernandez, PBA forward William Antonio, Via Mare’s Glenda Barretto, host and socialite Tim Yap among many others.

An expected 5,000 runners are expected to meet at the starting line of a 5k,10k and 15k race on October 20 at the SM Mall of Asia, organized by adobo magazine, the country’s premier advertising and brand communications publication.

In keeping with the Halloween theme, runners are encouraged to come in their most creative outfits and out-spook one another for cash prizes!

A grand party awaits runners at the finish line so expect grand fireworks displays, live music, rocking DJs, while chugging down free flowing beer! And while you’re at it, light up a home or two as part of the proceeds will benefit MyShelter Foundation’s ‘A Liter of Light’ program, the grassroots lighting campaign that has taken the world by storm since their launch at last year’s adobo Run After Dark.

Event partners include Smart, Meralco, McDonalds, St Lukes Medical Center, Manila Beer, Summit Water, 100 Plus, Greenlight Banner, VideoSonic, SM Mall of Asia and Timex, while media partners include Business Mirror, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inquirer.Net, Philippine Star, Multisport Magazine, Runners World, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, The Bullrunner, Mellow 94.7, 99.5RT, WheninManila.com and Solar Sports.

Register online at the Run After Dark’s official site: www.adobomagazine.com/adoborun/. In-store registration is available at R.O.X. and RUNNR at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, and Second Wind at Teacher’s Village, Quezon City. You can also visit adobo Magazine’s office at OPVI Center, 2295 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City.

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

UPDATE: CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS! Please check your email for info on how to claim the prize

1. Jonard aries gamboa, 15k
2. Allan Macaraig, 15K
3. Charles Darwin Villanueva, 15K
4. Mark Marquez, 15K
5. John B. Bugayong – 10K
6. Richard loma, 15k
7. 
Nathaniel Paredes 10K
8. Winzl Darwin Villanueva, 15K
9. Fuentibilio P Lariosa, 15K
10. Danielle Rementilla, 15K

Run BGC is set for November 25, 2012 at Bonifacio Global City!

RACE CATEGORIES / REGISTRATION FEE
500 m Kiddie Race – PHP350
5km Special Route with Fun Tasks – PHP600
10km – PHP700
15km – PHP800
* Kiddie Race Age Groups to be subdivided in two age categories: 5-8 yrs old and 9-12 yrs old

– RUN BGC Singlet –

REGISTRATION CENTER

Riovana BGC & Katipunan; Toby’s Trinoma and MOA.

REGISTRATION DISCOUNT FOR INDIVIDUALS

• For TBR Dream Marathon 2013 participants, simply present your TBR Dream Card along with a Valid ID to register and avail of the discount.
• For those who live, work or study in Bonifacio Global City, you are entitled to a Php100 discount on Registration Fees. Simply bring a proof of billing or company/school ID when you register to avail of the discount.

REGISTRATION DISCOUNT FOR GROUP REGISTRANTS

Come in groups or Register for the required number of participants to avail of Free additional Race Kits.

No of participants / Free additional race kits
10 runners –  2 Race Kits
20 – 4 Race Kits
50 – 10 Race Kits
100 – 20 Race Kits
Free additional race kits may be of shorter distance or the same as those registered

MECHANICS TO JOIN THE PROMO FOR ASIAN CRUISE FOR 2:

A. How to Join:

1. Simply sign up for your preferred race category: 500m, 5km, 10km, or 15km via Riovana BGC & Katipunan; Toby’s Trinoma and MOA.
2. Only runners who have registered in the RUN BGC Ready. Set. Explore! to happen on November 25, 2012 and have finished the race, in any distance category (500m, 5km, 10km, 15km) are qualified to join the raffle.
3. The raffle stub on the race bib of Run BGC participants will be torn off and dropped in the drop boxes located at the finish line by the runner. This will serve as his raffle stub.
4. The winner must be physically present during the raffle draw (to happen on November 25, 2012) to claim the prize in person and on stage. No proxy will be accepted.

B. Prize at Stake

Winner will go on an Asian cruise for 2, traveling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Phuket, Thailand to Singapore. The prize includes flights from Manila to Singapore and back, the 4-day cruise and hotel accommodations in Singapore.

Prize is convertible to Php150,000 in cash but not transferrable to another person.

C. Procedure in the Selection, Verification of Winners & Claiming of Prize

1. The draw will be held during the race awarding ceremony on November 25, 2012 at Bonifacio Global City.
2. The winner is required to present his race bib and two (2) valid photo IDs with photos to claim the prize. Valid ids are: local driver’s license, passport, school ID, company ID, SSS, GSIS, professional license, Philippine government issued local residency, and working or student permits for foreigners.
3. The race bib should not be tampered with and must be no less than ¾ of its actual size otherwise it will not be honored.
4. In the event that a minor (17 years old & below) wins the prize, the winner should be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and present his birth certificate in claiming the prize.
5. The raffle is open to runners of all nationalities and all citizenships.
6. FBDC will shoulder the 20% tax on the prize.
7. The prize is convertible to cash amounting to Php150,000.
8. The winner is given sixty (60) days to claim the prize after the awarding.
9. In the event that the winner does not claim the prize within sixty (60) days of awarding, the prize will be forfeited in favor of the Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation.
10. If the drawn number does not appear in the list of runners who finished the race, another raffle stub will be drawn and will be checked against the list of finishers.
11. Officers, directors, and employees of FBDC, its subsidiaries and affiliate companies, advertising agencies, organizers of the run, as well as their respective immediate families up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are not eligible to join the raffle promo.
12. Upon race completion, the organizers will generate a list of runners’ race bib numbers who had finished the race; the list will be according to race distance.
13. Only one (1) winning raffle stub will be drawn for the raffle by a representative from FBDC.
14. The raffle stub drawn will first be checked against the list of race bib numbers of runners who had finished the race.
15. If the drawn number does not appear on the list of runners who finished the race, another raffle stub will be drawn and will again be checked against the list of finishers.
16. This process will continue until the raffle stub drawn corresponds to a finisher’s race bib number.
17. The winner will be given a prize certificate issued by Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation. This certificate will be presented by the winner in person at the FBDC office located at 2nd Floor, Bonifacio Technology Center, 31st St., Bonifacio Global City to claim his prize.
18. No proxy will be entertained when claiming the prize.
19. Winner is responsible for all incidental costs attached to winning the prize.

TBR CONTEST: WIN 1 OF 10 RUN BGC RACE KITS NOW!

HOW TO JOIN:
1) LIKE TBR on Twitter
2) Submit a comment on this post answering this question: “What area of BGC do you love to explore and why?” in one sentence.  Example: Track 30th because I love to run there!

3) Include in your post the following info:

• Your complete name
• Your username on Twitter
• Your preferred distance for the race

CONTEST RULES:
1) Deadline for submission of entries: TUESDAY, October 16, 2012 at 11:59 a.m.
2) Top 10 answers win 1 race kit each to Run BGC.  Winners will be chosen by TBR.
3) Answers should be in one sentence only.
4) All entries will be moderated and will be approved upon closing of the contest.
5) Only one entry per runner. Submission of more than one entry leads to disqualification.
6) Contest is open to Metro Manila residents only.
7) Winner will be announced on Twitter and will be advised on how to claim the prize.

To all TBR Dream Team Run participants, here’s the course map for the 21k team run!

Due to construction along Solenad 2, there may be very minor changes using a parallel route. We will advise you of this on or before race day.

For those who haven’t signed up yet, you can still register for TBR Dream Team Run. Click HERE for more details.

See you there!