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What a great way to end my racing year! I’ve signed up for 21k at philstar.com’s Christmas Celebrity Run. A good friend (you know who you are!) insists I aim for my elusive sub-2 half marathon goal, but my body tells me it’s not the right time. I’m in the mood for a slow, easy, and fun Christmas-y run!

I’m thinking I should squeeze some bibingka into my compression tights, pour hot choco into my amphipod bottles, and keep an eye out for some great friends to celebrate a Christmas picnic-on-the-run! I could also hide a mistletoe under my cap in case I bump into Piolo! Hah!

See you at philstar.com’s Celebrity Run!

Disclaimer: My body may tell me otherwise within the next couple of days. If I go beyond picnic pace during the run, then that means I’ll be gunning for the sub-2 instead. We’ll see!

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PRESS RELEASE

A Run before Christmas is one way of welcoming the yuletide season with a healthy lifestyle. This year philstar.com is proud to invite all online community members, race and sports enthusiasts, lifestyle aficionados to join the Christmas Celebrity Run on Dec. 20 at the Fort Bonifacio Global City Taguig.

This event was organized for philstar.com’s online community to communicate and interact with their favorite celebrities who share the same passion for running, online literacy and charity work, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Stars like Piolo Pascual Mark Bautista, Christine Jacob-Sandejas, Dianne Castillejo, Coach Ani de Leon, Rovilson, Tessa Prieto Valdez, Maricel Laxa-Pangilingan, Anthony Pangilinan, Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Fernando and Kit Zobel de Ayala will be joining the event for a cause.

More than the social and healthy benefits of running, philstar.com’s Christmas Celebrity Run 2009 will also help fund the computerization program of Gilas (Gearing up Internet Literacy and Access for Students), a multi-sectoral initiative spearheaded by the Ayala Foundation program.

The philstar.com Christmas Celebrity Run 2009 is sponsored by Adidas, Yahoo! Philippines, E-Games, Brazilian Agaricus, Crocs, Nutribar, Smart, Coppertone, Aqua Blue, Sport Beans, Timex, Chris Sports, Vitwater, Mizuno, Paul Calvin’s Deli, McKinley Hill, and One Tagaytay Place, Action and Fitness magazine, Men’s Health Philippines, Women’s Health Philippines, Magic 89.9, AXN, Jack TV, Jobstreet, Chikka, People Asia, The Philippine STAR, NU 107 and takbo.ph.

Registration runs until Dec.18 at the ROX, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig; 2nd Wind at 88 Maginhawa St., Teacher’s Village, Quezon City; Crocs Stores (SM Megamall, Trinoma, SM Mall of Asia), Chris Sports (Glorietta, Festival Mall) and Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association office, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Registration fee is P350 for the 3K, 5K and 10K runs and P450 for the 21K. More information: www.philstar.com

For those who “Conquered Corregidor,” click here to view your race results. Congratulations!

Are you all set for Conquer Corregidor?  I wish you all 750 runners the best!  Don’t forget your cameras!  Here’s the last press release from the organizer before the big day…

The die is cast. While the breeze cools with the passing days, the day of reckoning is approaching when the isle of Corregidor scorches as zealous contenders for Conquer Corregidor lay their claim to racing glory. All 750 race slots have been filled up, with 100-plus guests and supporters all set to rally the contenders for Conquer Corregidor. Now, less than a week to go before the salvo of Corregidor takes place, participants are down the homestretch in their preparation for what could be their last race of the year which may prove to be the hardest. And hard it is, as the race will take place in the hallowed grounds of an island known as the Rock of Gibraltar of the East. Harder, as the race course is comprised of a punishing hybrid of paved and trail routes and all the primeval elements will be in their fullest magnitude. Hardest, as the race takes on the distinction of a memorial run to honor the heroic legacy of our gallant predecessors and all participants take a shot of being distinguished as one of the conquerors of Corregidor.

Presented by Hypehouse Production Company in cooperation with Sun Cruises and in partnership with Activelink, Takbo.ph, thebullrunner.com, RunRadio @ NU107, Second Wind Running Store, and ROX, with the support of Mama Sita’s, Myra E, Pure ‘N Fresh, and pH Care, Conquer Corregidor may prove to be the ultimate touchstone for daring runners to measure their speed, endurance, and grit. Set to fire off on December 6, Conquer Corregidor is expected to thrill, surprise, and challenge, all at the same time the 750-strong contenders, to prove once and for all their mettle in the running arena. While the race contenders, valiant in their own right, attempt to outrun and outlast the daunting 10-mile challenge and set new norm for personal achievement, they all share a common thread. One history. One goal. Conquer Corregidor!

NOTE ON SUN CRUISES FERRY DEPARTURE SCHEDULE FOR CORREGIDOR:

Overnight:

• Departs CCP dock, Dec. 5, 11 a.m.
• Departs Corregidor, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m.

Daytrip:

• Departs CCP dock, Dec. 6, 5:30 a.m.
• Departs Corregidor, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m.

Are you joining Timex this Sunday? I registered for 21k (plus I have to run 11k more to complete my longest run before Singapore) and hubby signed up for his first 21k race, too. Piolo was supposed to join us, but he refused to play the third wheel, so I asked the hubby if he could just stay home instead. Kidding!

Lots of things to look forward to for Timex. It’s pretty obvious that the organizers all pulling out all the stops for this one.  Here are some things to get excited about:

1. 5-time UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champion Salinggawi Dance Troupe perform at 730AM (well, if this is your thing!)
2. Special prizes will be awarded to the following:

• Winner of “Guess Piolo’s Bib Number” Contest.
• Winner of “Guess Piolo’s Finish Time Contest.
• The youngest Timex Run participant.
• The oldest Timex Run participant.
• The club/team/org with the most number of Timex Run participants.

3. Raffle of Timex watches and products from other sponsors.
4. Manny Pacquiao vs Cotto fight airing after the Timex race.
5. Book & buy your P500 meal ticket for Paul Calvin’s Deli’s eat-all-you-can brunch buffet at Nike Park BHS and Paul Calvin’s Deli, Rizal Drive.

6. Loads of shopping

Registration for 5k is still open. See you at Timex!

Ton Concepcion of Condura is asking for any more suggestions for Condura Race 2010.  He gave me a sneak peek into what they’ve planned so far, and let me tell you that I think they’ve got everything (and more!) covered.  But, if there are still some items you’d like to share from your “Marathon Wish List,” for the race and pre- and  post-race events, share it now and Ton says that they’ll try their best to make our marathon dreams come true on Feb. 7, 2010.

As for my Marathon Wish List, I just have two requests:

1. Well-organized race (from redemption of race packets to leaving the parking lot after the race!)
2. Marc Nelson to run alongside me throughout the entire marathon

Okay, fine. You can skip No. 2. Just give me No. 1 and I’ll be a happy camper.  All those below would be great too:

1. Carboloading party for 42k runners Friday before the race
2. Quality race singlets
3. Race bibs with runners’ names on them
4. Pace groups
5. Bananas, gels, and sponges at stations
6. COLD Gatorade and mineral water at stations with long tables
7. Portalets along the route
8. Timing chip with RunPix analysis
9. Free race photos from PhotoVendo 
10. Pleasant and knowledgeable race volunteers and marshals (believe me, this makes a big difference when one is exhausted)
11. Entertainment at every other kilometer (e.g., Marc Nelson yelling me name)
12. Nice, heavy, unique medals
13. Additional singlets only for 42k finishers
14. Food after the race
15. Free massage after the race

For now that’s it. I’m sure I’ll think of more.

Feel free to list your own requests by commenting below.  Ton will definitely read it.