Category Archives: Race Announcements

Where in the world—or, at least, in the Philippines—is this?  

Word is, this scenic course may just be the venue for The North Face 100, the upcoming trail run that many of us are looking forward to.  According to Neville Manaois of Pinoy Ultra Runners, the race organizers should finalize details within this week or the next.

In the meantime, hang on to your laces!

For more photos, visit the Pinoy Ultra Runner’s site.

Oddly, I am still in recovery mode after the Takbo Para sa Puso last Sunday. I think it’s pathetic that it’s taking my legs almost half a week to recuperate from a short 5k, but I am patiently waiting—while scratching my head, biting my nails (and soon toenails too if it takes longer), and eating loads of chocnut—for that one fine day when my legs feel light and strong again.  Uhm, I’m optimistic that The Day will be tomorrow.

In the meantime, there’s one thing—actually it’s a race—that is keeping me happy and all giddy with excitement. It’s the Fuego-Mizuno Run on June 15. This race is for members and endorsed guests only, so if you are neither one, there are two options for you:

1) Buy a club membership before June 15, or

2) Befriend a member (even if it’s just for three weeks!)  

Fortunately for me, Mizuno invited me for the race. Phew… I was already going through Facebook in search of prospective Fuego-member friends.

Here are the details of the race from Coach Rio‘s website:

DATE & TIME
15 June 2008, Sunday
Assembly: 5am
Start of Race: 6am
Awarding Brunch: est. 8am

VENUE
Start/ Finish Area Main Clubhouse, Peninsula de Punta Fuego, Nasugbu, Batangas

CATEGORIES
3K/ 5K/ 10K

ENTRY FEE
P450/ Member
P500/ Endorsed Guest

Non-refundable. Includes: Race Kit, Individual Medals, Brunch and Giveaways.

The Fuego-Mizuno Run is organized by Club Punta Fuego Inc. and Mizuno for the benefit of the Punta Fuego Village Foundation Inc.

Visit Coach Rio‘s site to download the registration form and view the coursemap.

I’m guessing that half of you visiting the blog today have this question in mind: “Tuloy ba ang Pringles?!” followed by a nervous glimpse at the gray skies and strong winds hitting the metro.

The answer is: As of 11am Saturday, YES, the Pringles race is pushing through tomorrow!

Thanks to Marga of Transition Zero for forwarding this SMS from Jaime Endaya of P&G: “Our race organizers are tracking the course of the typhoon and we’re expecting the storm to be out by 3am tomorrow. Should be a short and fun race tomorrow.”

Argh, I envy you for racing Pringles. I wish I had signed up. Oh well, have a good one. I shall see you at Doc Fit instead.

And this is where it all begins…

So it’s confirmed: To make up for the mishap at the Mizuno Infinity Run last March 30, Mizuno will hold another Mizuno race on June 29, Sunday, at the same venue, Bonifacio Global City to be organized by no less than our favorite race organizer, Coach Rio.

All participants in the previous Mizuno Infinity Run will be treated to a discount in registration fee. The organizer will accept new registrants but I believe priority will be given to those who joined before.

I’m looking forward to this race for the following reasons:

1. We will be definitely swimming in pools of water and sports drinks. They haven’t confirmed this, but after what happened last time, Mizuno will definitely make this top priority.
2. Singlets are different for men and women (thanks in part to Rush).   The women’s singlets are racer back…niiice! (I just hope it’s not as see-through as the previous singlet!)
3. Rewards MIGHT (read: not confirmed yet) be given to those who beat their time in the previous race. How exciting is that, eh?
4. I can probably join the 10 or 15k by this time! Crossing my fingers!

Hope to see you all there!