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Remember we mentioned that The Bull Runner Dream Marathon is not just about letting first-time or second-time marathoners reach their marathon dream?  That it’s also about experienced marathoners being given the opportunity to give back to the running community, to give new runners the same support and motivation they received from others.  To basically pay it forward.

If you are NOT a participant of TBR Dream Marathon, but you want to be a part of it.  This is the way.

If you are NOT interested in running your own race on May 22, 2010, and you are willing to set aside the time and effort to help others run 42km by providing them support, without receiving anything in return but a smile and a huge Thank You, then this is your chance.

We are now opening slots for TBR Dream Marathon volunteers.  Three ways in which you can volunteer:

1. DREAM CHASER – 30 only
2. PERSONAL PACER – 30 only
3. WATER OR GATORADE MARSHAL VOLUNTEER – 30 only

Dream Chasers (30 only) and Personal Pacers (30 only) will be issued PINK race bibs like this…(Participants will be in BLUE)

Details:

ROLE OF DREAM CHASER:

• Wait in the Dream Chaser station along with other Dream Chasers
  • Each Dream Chaser station will have 7 to 8 Dream Chasers
  • Dream Chaser stations will be placed every 5km of the route much like water stations
• Provide the following support to the TBR Dream Marathoners who request for help:
  • Run with the runner a few kilometers (never exceeding more than 5km)
  • Motivate
  • Chat
  • Provide food or hydration
  • Cheer! Cheer! Cheer!

ROLE OF WATER OR GATORADE MARSHAL:

• Man the water or Gatorade station
• Provide hydration to runners with a smile

QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN VOLUNTEERS:

• For Dream Chasers: experienced runner, but not necessarily a marathoner
• Serious passion for running
• Positive, pleasant, cheerful attitude
• Willing to provide exceptional moral support throughout the entire race
• Believes in “paying it forward” to first time marathoners who need the same support as he/she received in the past
• NOTE: For water/ Gatorade marshals, being a runner is preferred but not required

For any clarifications or inquiries, please email Edward at edwardpkho(at)yahoo.com

UPDATE: REGISTRATION FOR TBR DREAM MARATHON DREAM CHASERS AND PERSONAL PACERS IS CLOSED. If you wish to volunteer as hydration marshal, you may email Edward at edwardpkho(at)yahoo.com

For those joining us for our BULL SESSION 3 at NUVALI on SUNDAY, May 2, 2010 (click HERE for details), we are closing sign in sheet for the free bus ride from NUVALI to ROX by 5 PM TODAY, APRIL 23, 2010. We will not accommodate late sign in.  We currently have 83 runners registered for the bus ride.

• BUS DEPARTS ROX, BONI HIGH STREET: 3:45 a.m.
• BUS DEPARTS NUVALI FOR ROX: 9:00 a.m.

UPDATE: Registration is now closed. We have a total of 101 runners for the bus ride.

For the BULL CLINIC:

• Assembly area: Solenad, NUVALI
• Run starts: 4:30 a.m.
• Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes or minimum of 28 km
• Run/Walk technique will be used as in Coach Jim’s TBR Dream Marathon Training Program
• Gatorade will provide hydration (Thanks Gatorade!) but please bring fuel belts too
• Baggage Check in: baggage check in available at Solenad c/o NUVALI (Thanks NUVALI!)
• We highly recommend you bring headlamps/torches and reflectorized vests
• Bull Sessions are open to all and is free of charge

So I’ve been to Nuvali a handful of times now as race preparations for TBR DREAM MARATHON in NUVALI goes full blast.  I must say that it really is a wonderful place to visit for a quick getaway with the family or for a long run in a new course.  Here’s what they’ve got in store for May:

Mark your running calendars for the 3rd BULL SESSION! This will be the longest training run for the TBR Dream Marathoners as the big day, THE BULL RUNNER DREAM MARATHON AT NUVALI on May 22, 2010, draws near. We run long and slow together at our race venue in NUVALI covering portions of the marathon course.  Non-TBR Dream Marathoners are most welcome to join!

DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010
TIME: 4:30 A.M.
VENUE: NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
DURATION: 3 hours and 15 minutes or maximum of 28 km using WALK/RUN sequencing
PACERS: Team Secondwind

Other details:

• Bull Sessions are open to all and is free of charge.
• NUVALI will be providing FREE transportation from ROX, Bonifacio High Street to NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.  Bus will leave ROX at 3:45 a.m.  UPDATE: Bus registration is now closed. We have a total of 101 runners for the bus ride.
• Please bring hydration belts, headlamps/torches, reflectorized vests (not required by highly recommended)

See you there!

I cannot tell you how much I sorely missed the Nike Training Clinics, which I regularly participated in last year.

Nike Training Clinics were led by Coach Rio and his team of coaches, one of which was Coach Jo-Ar, my personal coach a couple of years back.  (Again, I cannot overemphasize the importance of making sure the run clinic you join is led by a reputable coach, especially if you are a beginner!)  Last year, hubby and I would arrive late, yet Coach John would train hubby even if Ultra was ready to close for the night.  The clinics were also a good venue to chat with running friends after serious training (or during, if you’re a good multitasker!)

The good news is that the Nike Training Clinics are back!  Nike Training Clinics start on APRIL 15, 2010. Here’s a note from Kaye Lopez of RunRio:

We’re bringing fast and sexy back this summer with the return of the Nike Running Training Clinics! After a short hiatus, Coach Rio and his coaching staff are back to help you get in shape and in form for your next PR.

Registration and entrance to the Ultra track oval is still FREE so bring your newbie running friends along.

Training schedule and venues are also the same:

• every Tuesday, 6 to 9pm, at the Ultra Track Oval
• every Thursday, 6 to 9pm, outside Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street

We’ll help you kick ass and look great on your next race. Train smart with us at the Nike Running Training Clinic!