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We closed reservation for TBR DM 2012 at 6:30 last night. We filled 500 slots in a mere 7 hours and 30 minutes.

By 8:00 PM, we were convinced that we could accommodate 100 more runners (as we initially planned and as some runners had hoped for) and so, in a snap decision, we did.

We filled 600 slots in 9 hours!  Thank you to all of you for entrusting your first (or second) marathon with TBR Dream.  We are humbled and inspired by you guys!

Below is the link for the MASTER LIST OF TBR DM RESERVED RUNNERS – all 600 of you!  (Note: almost 30 slots are reserved for our dear sponsors whose valuable support makes this race possible).

>>>>> LINK: FINAL_2012TBRDMRESERVED_REV6 <<<<<

UPDATES: 

(1) 09.26.11 | 8:20 PM: Omitted double entries. Added:

• Rivera, Iris
• Villaruel, Jarowin
• Galano, Jestine Jo

(2) 09.27.11 | 5:30 AM: Omitted double entry. Added:

• Manansala, Labelle

(3) 09.28.11 | 12:30 PM: Omitted double entry. Added:

• Racho, Emalyn

(4) 09.28.11 | 6:45 PM: Omitted double entries. Added:

• Gutierrez, Jason
• Pestano, Jose Marie

(5) 09.30.11 | 6:00 AM: Omitted double entry. Added:

• Siongco, Nilo

If you made it, CONGRATULATIONS!  You’ve taken the first step to joining TBR Dream. Remember though that this does NOT mean you are registered into the race yet.  Please note REGISTRATION INFORMATION below.  We will provide more detailed instructions tomorrow and notify you via SMS about registration:

REGISTRATION FOR TBR DREAM MARATHON at NUVALI 2012  (Block your scheds but we’ll give you more info tomorrow):

• DATE: Thursday, October 6 to Monday, October 10, 2011
• TIME: 12 noon to 10 PM
• VENUE: Runner’s Runner Booth at 2/F R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street
• RR Hotline: 624-0642

For any concerns on the list, email macel(at)thebullrunner.com with the subject: TBR DM RESERVED.

If you didn’t make it to the cut off, you’re still welcome to join our Bull Clinics and Bull Sessions for free.  We hope you still dream of a future marathon whether with us or in another race.

Welcome to the official reservation of TBR Dream Marathon 2012!

The Bull Runner (TBR) Dream Marathon is the first and only marathon in the world that caters exclusively to first- and second-time marathon runners. Now on its third year, TBR Dream Marathon will provide a unique, intimate, and fun-filled venue for runners hoping to achieve their ultimate marathon goal. In TBR Dream Marathon, every runner who crosses the finish line is a winner. Click HERE to read the 15 reasons why you should join TBR Dream Marathon.

TBR DREAM MARATHON 2012
WHEN: 18 MARCH 2012, SUNDAY
WHERE: NUVALI, STA. ROSA LAGUNA
NO. OF RUNNERS: 500
DISTANCE: 42KM
REGISTRATION FEE: P2,500 PER RUNNER covering TBR Dream Marathon Training Program by Coach Jim Lafferty, 1 training shirt, 1 finisher’s shirt, TBR Dream discount card, training support for 6 months, 6 Bull Session run clinics and 6 Bull Circle running talks, opportunity to get into the free TBR DM Weight Management Program with Armand and Mitch Mendoza, Send Off Party ticket, race kit, medal, and many many more.

HOW TO RESERVE A SLOT:

1. Click on the reservation link below.
2. Fill in information correctly and completely. Information provided in the online reservation will be used for the entirety of the race should you be accepted. Once submitted, you cannot make any revisions.
3. Wait for the complete list of RESERVED RUNNERS which will be posted on www.thebullrunner.com. We will not entertain any queries or requests to be enlisted.
4. If you are listed as a RESERVED RUNNER, wait for registration details to be posted on thebullrunner.com. No follow ups please!  RESERVED RUNNERS will also be notified via TEXT. The organizer will not be held responsible for a runner that fails to note registration details. Failure to appear during the registration period will mean automatic forfeiture of reserved slot.

RULES:

• The race is open to 500 FIRST- or SECOND-TIME MARATHONERS only. We expect honesty and full transparency in your submission.
• Reservation does not mean immediate acceptance into TBR Dream Marathon. The Organizer reserves the right to screen, refuse entry, and/or disqualify a participant.
• We follow a strict first come, first served rule for online reservation.
• TBR Dream Alumni (those who ran TBR Dream once and want to run again) may apply for a 2nd time run.
• Runners from the province or abroad may join as long as they appear on race day.
• No fees will be collected during online reservation.

Good luck! We hope you can be one of the 500 TBR Dreamers for 2012!

Have you gotten your latest issue of TBR Magazine?

Our cover runner, Rovilson Fernandez, talks about his first marathon and the little miracles he spots at every Sunday morning race.  We’ve got a lot of info to share on Yoga for Runners, Natural Fuel for your Runs, Running Gear for All Types of Weather, and we feature two strong runners and rowers, Pat Collantes and Nancy Chu-Reyes.

Drop by your favorite running and sports stores for your FREE copy.  Click HERE to find out where we’re available!

– TBR Magazine – Sept/Oct 2011 Issue: Rovilson Fernandez –

And now for some behind the scenes shots at our location, Heritage Park Cemetery. What fun we have with our favorite photographer, Ben Chan of Blacksheep Photography, at every shoot.  Yes, even when its at a cemetery! hah!

– For the cover. Good thing Rov brought his Mizuno hoodie –

– For our spread –

– For our title page –

– Pat and Nancy, both runners and rowers. Oh, and moms too! –

Woah. I cannot wait to watch this movie. I’m tempted to drag all my running buddies to a long run, binge on a heavy breakfast with great coffee, then catch the earliest showing time for Thelma without taking a shower. Wouldn’t that be the perfect way to spend the weekend?

Have you seen it? How is it?

I was in my own little world wondering when I’ll ever join and finish a sprint triathlon—there’s none anytime soon and the Speedo NAGT in October conflicts with my sched—when I heard about the Timex 226 Bohol Triathlon in Anda, Bohol. I was floored.

Isn’t it amazing how our local races just keep improving and, uhm, testing our limits? (Well, not really MY limits for Timex 226 because mine would be Timex 22 without the 6 only. Hah!) And, isn’t it fantastic that companies like Timex continue to support local races and promote endurance sports in the community? Awesome.

Anyhow, just in case you’re dreaming of joining the Timex 226 in December or in the future, you may want to join this talk on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 2 to 6PM at Kabisera.  Speakers are good friends Coach Dan and Ani Brown and Harvie de Baron. I’ll be there just to say hi after the event.

Do I ever dream of finishing distances like this?  Perhaps when my kids don’t need me hanging around too often!