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I love the name of this race: CHASE THE SUN: THE NEUTROGENA RUN. It’s all about summer running and not being afraid to enjoy the great outdoors, which is exactly what I’ll do that weekend: saturday at the beach, sunday at the race. Ooh I can’t wait!

Hope to see you at the race!

NOTE: Race day is SUNDAY, MAY 16, not May 15 as previously announced

– Hmmm…runner here looks familiar. She looks exactly like me, but with 10x more make up on –

Is it just me or are there more and more trail runs being held? I think it’s wonderful that runners have more options now when it comes to races. I say: “More races, mas happy!”

Here are details for the ENERVON HAPPY TRAIL RUN:

Here’s the Philippine’s own version of popular relays in the U.S.A.: Epic Relay 250!

I learned about the Epic Relay 250 last year when Chris Sports invited me to design the race collaterals for them. As I sat there listening to their ambitious plans for the race, I realized that two of us in the table had participated in the more popular relays in the U.S.A.  Chris Sports head, Gilbert Tang, was a finisher of the famous Ragnar Relay Series, while I had been fortunate enough to be sent by Nike to the Nike Hood to Coast in Oregon.  We both agreed that these relays were unforgettable adventures that just had to be experienced by Pinoy runners.

What is the Epic Relay 250? (as explained by Chris Sports)

The Epic Relay is a 250 kilometer, 10-member team run through some of the most beautiful scenery and historical landmarks of North Luzon.  Beginning in Subic Bay to the small communities of Zambales to the hilly terrain of historical Bataan (death march) highway to the breathtaking uphill climb of Mt. Samat and back. Non-stop running day and night – relay style.

It’s basically a 40 hours running party with friends where sleeping is a luxury. All you need is You, 9 of your friends and the desire to run through the most beautiful countryside in North Luzon, sample local foods, and a  passion for adventure.

Details:

• June 12 & 13, 2010
• 10 teammates
• Subic base to Zambales towns to Bataan Mt. Samat, 250 km in total
• more or less 
two days and one night in a van
• run through 
World War 2 landmarks, gorgeous countryside and a fantastic coastline, the monuments of Mt. Samat
• organizer: Chris Sports and ExTribe

How much is the registration fee?

Race fee is Php 1,200 per head. Participant gets:

Rules:

• Teams are self supporting – teams are responsible to stocking their vans with their own water, food, first aid supplies, etc. 
• While directional arrows are placed on the course, the responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed course rests with each participant. Please always print, study and understand the leg maps in the Race Bible (available for print soon).
• Hazards are not marked – runners should proceed with caution
• As the route is rural and isolated, medical attention could take a while. Cell phone coverage is spotty, so if the injury is serious enough, it may be better to transport the injured person to the closest medical facility (locations and maps in the Race bible)
• The route is not closed to traffic – runners are running on the side of the road. Therefore, appropriate rules (for safety and for consideration to the people who live there) apply. These rules are similar to USA Triathlon sanctioned events as their races are usually on open courses. Failure to follow these rules will result in the entire team being disqualified:
  • No headsets, radio and/or headphones/ MP3 Players are allowed
  • Use the portable toilets that are available at the exchanges to relieve yourself. You will be disqualified if you are seen relieving yourself on the ground.
  • No littering – trash receptacles will be available at each exchange

So, are you ready to experience an Epic Adventure?!

Click HERE for more info.  Click HERE for FAQ’s.

I’ve registered for the Greenfield City Sunset Run! Finally, I get to run this race as I went last year only to watch the hubby while I was sidelined by injury. If you’re still thinking about it, I suggest you decide by tonight as early registration ends tomorrow. See you there!

Greenfield City Sunset Run 2010

When: Saturday, 24 April 2010
Where: Greenfield City, Sta. Rosa Laguna
Distance: 500m, 3k, 5k, 10k, and 21k

10 Reasons Why You Should Join Greenfield City Sunset Run 2010

1. Race starts in the evening, which differs from the traditional early morning-scheduled runs.
2. Out-of-town run will take the runners around Greenfield City. The race will pass through wide tree-lined avenues through Pramana, Greenfield City’s exclusive residential development, as well as through the Greenfield Auto Park and the Santa Rosa Business Park.
3. Race starts and ends in the Paseo, the City’s lifestyle center, the Paseo.
4. Booths will be set-up, such as: Cool Down Zone where runners can avail of free massages, yoga and pilates sessions and Kid’s Zone with inflatable fun like the bounce house and giant slide
5. Throughout the mall, participating merchants will be holding sales and giving special discounts.
6. Various restaurants and outlets will have their best on offer, and a wide selection of food choices will be available
7. Several after-run concerts featuring Manila’s premier performers.
8. All registered participants get 20% off New Balance items and Runners Only discounts at Paseo Stores.
9. Shuttle bus service is available for participants on race day. Departure from Greenfield District (Mandaluyong) to Greenfield City (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) is 2:00 PM. Departure from Greenfield City (Sta. Rosa, Laguna) to Greenfield District (Mandaluyong) starts at 10:00 PM.
10. Organized by Finishline and running coach Rio de la Cruz

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Update from the organizers of The Amazing Kidney Race:

Organizers of The Amazing Kidney Race has already closed the on-line registration facility for the race. However, an additional 100 slots will be opened on Sunday, from 4:00am to 5:15am, for on-site registration. Owing to the limited production, last minute registrants will not be assured to receive race singlets. Runners who want to give back, though, may not find this a daunting prospect as all proceeds of the race will be allotted for the assistance and rehabilitation of underprivileged kidney patients.

Boosting this “runners’ give back” thrust is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, Genzyme – a leader in the effort to develop and apply the most advanced technologies in the life sciences. The company’s products and services are focused on rare inherited disorders, kidney disease, orthopaedics, cancer, transplant and immune disease, and diagnostic testing. For The Amazing Kidney Race, Genzyme has thrown its full support to the race’s cause by coming in as a co-presentor. Likewise, leading the remarkable surge of response to the call of corporate social responsibility, as major sponsors, are four leading brands in their respective industries: Roche, Pascual Laboratories, Fern-C, and GARMIN Navco.

Sure to excite all runner participants will be the chance to run away with a brand new unit of a Garmin Forerunner series which will be the grand prize in a raffle draw during the post-race program, courtesy of NAVCO – Garmin exclusive distributor in the Philippines. (more…)