Due to numerous requests, Fitness & Athletics Indoor Duathlon has been extended to September 30, 2013. Consequently, the after race party and awarding ceremonies will be moved to early October. Click HERE for more info on the race and how to register. WIN KITS TO FITNESS & ATHLETIC INDOOR DUATHLON! I’m giving away four (4) kits to the Fitness and Athletics Indoor Duathlon!  If you’d like to win one of them, here’s how:

1. Follow The Bull Runner on Twitter
2. Like The Bull Runner on Facebook

3. Submit a comment with this line: “I want to join Fitness & Athletics Indoor Duathlon”
4. Include your complete name and twitter handle

CONTEST RULES:

1. Contest closes on SATURDAY, August 31, 2013 at 12 noon.
2. All entries submitted before contest deadline will be eligible to join the raffle conducted by TBR via random.org. Four runners will each win 1 race kit for Fitness & Athletics Indoor Duathlon
3. Only one entry per runner. Submission of more than one entry leads to disqualification.
4. Contest is open to Metro Manila residents only.
5. Winner will be announced on Twitter and will be advised via email on how to claim the prize.

Good luck!

AND THE WINNERS ARE…(posted Sept. 2, 2013)

• Marie Joyce B. Negapatan
• Maria Rianne Verzo
• Peachy G. Tamayo
• Robert Ocampo

Congratulations!  Please expect an email from me on how to claim your race kit!

Announcing the List of Reserved Runners for WAVE 2 (or WAITLISTED RUNNERS)!  Please click below to download the PDF File.

Download PDF File: OFFICIAL LIST OF RESERVED RUNNERS WAVE 2 FINAL NAMES

If you made it, you may now REGISTER following details below. We recommend you register online now at RUN.PH (since it’s safer to stay home right now) but we will also have onsite registration at The Athlete’s Foot, Bonifacio High Street.  Should you have registration concerns, especially due to the rains and flooding, please email tbrdream@gmail.com with your concern and we will try our best to accommodate.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Due to requests from Wave 1 runners, we have EXTENDED registration.  WAVE 1 runners may register following the same registration details below.

Registration closes for all runners on August 25, 2013, Sunday. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.

Stay safe and we look forward to running with you soon!

Registration Details

Race fee: P3,200 (P150 goes directly to Hero Foundation)
Distance: 42 km
No. of participants: 800 runners Increased to 900 runners

Registration Dates for Both Wave 1 & Wave 2

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the rain and floods, there will be NO ONSITE registration on August 21, Wednesday at The Athletes Foot.  ONLINE registration will be available.

* Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

How to Register

The organizer recommends ONLINE payment via Run.ph as the primary and most convenient payment method for participants. ONSITE payment will still be available.  Below are the payment options available:

ONLINE PAYMENT

[OPTION 1: ONLINE PAYMENT + PICK UP] – This is our most recommended payment method

1. Confirm slot in TBRDM 2014 Reserved Runners List.
2. Go to RUN.PH and follow registration and payment instructions. The verification code was emailed to Wave 1 and for Wave 2 it is included on the Official List.  To request for your verification code, email tbrdream@gmail.com.
3. Print a copy of the transaction receipt. This shall serve as your claiming stub.
4. Claiming of Welcome Kits will start on Sept 6, 2013. (See pick up schedule below.) The Official Dream Marathon Dri-Fit Training Shirt sizes are available while supplies last.

[OPTION 2: ONLINE PAYMENT + DELIVER]

1. Confirm slot in TBRDM 2014 Reserved Runners List.
2. Go to RUN.PH and follow registration and payment instructions. The verification code was emailed to Wave 1 and for Wave 2 it is included on the Official List.  To request for your verification code, email tbrdream@gmail.com.
3. Keep a copy of the transaction receipt.
4. Delivery of Welcome Kits will only start on Sept 6, 2013. Expect to receive it no later than Sept 30, 2013.
5. The Official Dream Marathon Dri-Fit Training Shirt sizes are available while supplies last. Should we run out of stock, we shall ship the next available size.

ON SITE REGISTRATION (The Athlete’s Foot, BGC)
Registration Hours: 12nn – 9pm
Complete Address: The Athlete’s Foot – Unit 7 Ground Floor. Two Parkade, Bonifacio Global City (along the 30th St.)

[OPTION 3: ON SITE + PICK UP]

1. Confirm slot in TBRDM 2014 Reserved Runners List.
2. Pay race fee: P3,200
3. Secure a claiming stub.
4. Claiming of Welcome Kits will start on Sept 6, 2013. (See pick up schedule below.) The Official Dream Marathon Dri-Fit Training Shirt sizes are available while supplies last.

[OPTION 4: ON SITE + DELIVERY]

1. Confirm slot in TBRDM 2014 Reserved Runners List.
2. Pay race fee: P3,200.  Additional rates for Shipping and handling fee may apply – P115 (NCR), P140 (Provincial)
3. Secure a claiming stub.
4. Provide the following details:
   • your contact number
   • your complete shipping address with zip code
   • TBRDM Official Shirt Size based on size chart
5. Delivery of Welcome Kits will only start on Sept 6, 2013. Expect to receive it no later than Sept 30, 2013.
6. The Official Dream Marathon Dri-Fit Training Shirt sizes are available while supplies last. Should we run out of stock, we shall ship the next available size.

Welcome Kits Redemption

Participants who do not opt for delivery of kits during registration may pick up their Dream Marathon Welcome Kit. The Welcome Kit will contain the runner’s Marathon Program, Messages from the Founders, Event Calendar, and Dream Marathon discount card.  Pick up dates and venues below:

WHAT TO BRING DURING WELCOME KIT REDEMPTION

1. Claiming stub (for on site registration) or printed transaction receipt (for online registration).
2. Personally signed TBR and NUVALI waivers. No signed waivers, no welcome kit.  Waivers will be available at the desk. You may click HERE to download waivers.

CLAIMING OF REDEMPTION KIT BY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

1. Authorization Letter signed by the Registered Runner
2. Claiming Stub (for on site registration) or Printed Transaction Receipt (for online registration).
3. Photocopy of Valid ID of Registered Runner with Signature
4. Photocopy of Valid ID of Authorized Representative
5. TBR and NUVALI waivers SIGNED by the Registered Runner. We will not accept those signed FOR the runner. To be verified with the ID submitted. No signed waivers, no welcome kit. You may click HERE to download waivers.

For inquiries, contact MACEL at tbrdream@gmail.com or Dream Hotline 0942-477-6099

I’ve always been a goal-oriented person. The promise of achieving something big and impossible in the future motivates me each day to get up and work, work, work.

Since I picked up running in 2006, I used races to drive me to train day in, day out.  It was also a good test of my progress, a great opportunity to keep in touch with fellow runners and, for races abroad, a fantastic way to experience the world.  Since 2006, there has never been a period of time wherein I didn’t have an A-race to aim for.  I found that targetting 2 marathons per year with a training period of 4 months could have me training almost the entire year with just a few months off to allow my body and mind to recover.  It was— and probably still is—the perfect recipe, at least for me, to stay fit, maintain focus, and, last but not the least, keep me happy.

Last month, I dusted off an old book from our shelves and started reading it again.  It’s The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, a book I highly recommend. It basically reminds you to live in the NOW.  To leave regrets of the past behind or not to worry about the future.  To make the present moment the primary focus of your life.

In one portion, Tolle writes: “Are you always trying to get somewhere other than where you are?  Is most of your doing just a means to an end?  Are you always focused on becoming, achieving, and attaining, or alternatively chasing some new thrill or pleasure?”

This got me thinking about all my past races. Is this why I race?  Have I been living my life in the future by always aiming for the next marathon?  And, I wondered:  Can I possibly just enjoy running without a goal to work for?

After training for Ironman 70.3 Cebu for 7 months and completing it a couple of weeks ago, for the first time in my life, I woke up the next day with absolutely no A-race to train for.  (Usually, I have the next goal in mind  even before I finish the previous race!)  For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been running, biking, and swimming at my own pace and distance without having to worry about a future event.  And, surprise surprise, I’m absolutely loving it!

Truth be told, I don’t think I can last long being goal-less though.  That’s just the way I’m built, I guess.  Knowing myself, I’ll be scouring the web for a marathon to get me all excited again.  Perhaps this has less to do with the need to “chase some new thrill” and more about being inspired and motivated.  I think training for a marathon in particular gives structure to my days and weeks leading up to the race and that kind of focus subsequently spills over to the rest of my life.  It’s just one of the many gifts of the marathon.

What I can say is that I did pick up some wonderful lessons from this book. I realized that sometimes it’s not bad to give yourself a break from goals and to just enjoy the present moment.  Enjoy every single run for what it is without focusing too much on how it should improve your performance for your race.  Take a deep breath, put one step in front of the other, and just savor the experience.  It’s not the destination, but the journey.  More importantly, I learned while it’s great to have a vision of a better, stronger you in the future, it’s far more important to remember that you are good, strong, and happy where you are right now.

How about you?  Why do you race?

For Filinvest City, it’s all about pushing your boundaries! With their new event, the Filinvest City Endurance Weekend, it seems that they are set to test the limits of both seasoned athletes and beginners looking for a new adventure.

What is the Endurance Weekend all about? It’s a 12 hour trail run on September 14, 2013 followed by a 12 hour MTB bike race on September 15, 2013. Both from 6AM to 6PM.  It’s a race to make the most number of loops.  Oh yeah, they didn’t call it Endurance Weekend for nothing!

12 Hour Trail Run

The course will run through the hills, trails and paved roads of Filinvest City.

When: September 14, 6am to 6pm
Expected number of racers: 300-500 pax

Registration Fee:

• Early Registration (Aug 3-17) – P750
• Regular Registration (Aug 18-31) – P900
• Late Registration (Sept 1-8) – P1,200

Awards and Prizes:

• Top 3 in Overall Men and Women shall be awarded with cash prizes and medals;
• Top 3 per age group shall be awarded with receive medals

12 hr MTB Race

When: September 15, 6am to 6pm
Expected number of racers: max of 300

Categories: (A team shall consist of three racers; for the mixed category, at least one member should be female)

• All-Men Category – Each team will have three (all men) racers (for amateur
• and novice racers only)
• Mixed Category – Each team will have three (men and women) racers (for amateur and novice racers only).
• Solo – Individual category, MEN ONLY (open for professional, amateur and novice racers)

Registration Fee:

• Early Registration (Aug 3-17) – Solo: P800 | Team: P2,500
• Regular Registration (Aug 18-31) – Solo: 1,200 | Team: 3,000
• Late Registration (Sept 1-8) – Solo: 1,800 | Team: 4,000

Prizes and Awards:

• Top 3 in All-Men, Mixed, and Overall Solo categories shall be awarded with cash prizes and medals;
• Top 3 per age group in Solo category shall be awarded with receive medals

Registration fee is inclusive of the ff:

• Race packets (Bib number, pins, bike number, bike and helmet sticker)
• Race shirt
• Finisher’s medal
• Hydration
• 1 Meal (Lunch)

Registration Sites:

• The Starting Line Multisport Store: 402B Autocluster Bldg. A, Westgate Center, Filinvest City Muntinlupa Tel No: 828-7679
• Cycling Zone: Shell Pacific Gas Station, Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa 809-6763
• Velocipede Bike Shop: Unit B, Royale Place Arcade (Beside Ever Gotesco Commonwealth) Tel No: 351-8488
• Bike King: Bonifacio High Street , Tel. No: 856-3362
• Secondwind Running Store: 88 Malingap Street, Teachers Village QC; Tel No: 238-4005 | Unit 3A, Ortigas Home Depot, Julia Vargas, Pasig City; Tel No: 914-0283 | Unit GS 107 G-Strip Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan Tel No: 945-7850

Endurance Weekend Race Map

What is the Sante Barley Domination Run?
The Sante Barley Domination Run is a fun run with 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K distances, to be held at Aseana City on November 24, 2013. How it is different will be a surprise, thus the “Anything Goes at the Green Zone” teaser. All you need to know is that participants will surely enjoy these designated “Green Zone”.

Who is the Sante Barley Domination Run supporting?
One of Sante’s most famous users to date is Kuya Kim Atienza, who is most popularly known as a news anchor, triathlete and animal-activist. This run is jointly supported by Sante and Kuya Kim for the benefit of the Philippine Eagle Foundation.

How many will join?
Target is 5,000-6,000 runners from all over the country. Good mix of sports enthusiasts and new fun runners.

Race Categories and Registration Fees:
21k – P700
10k – P600
5k – P500
3k – P300

Race Kit includes: Color-coded Race Singlet per category, Race bib & Timing chip, Race Info sheet, Route Map
Finisher’s Loot bag(per Race Category): 21k-10k-5k Medal, 21k Finisher’s shirt, Sante IMPACT System gym voucher, sponsors products

Registration
Online (Aug 9 onwards) – Website: santedomination.com
Note: For online registration, there is a delivery charge of Php150 (anywhere in the Philippines). Shipment starts on September 15, 2013.
In-Store(Sep 1 onwards)
Registration Partners:
• Sante Barley branches (9F Galleria Corporate Center; Las Pinas and Starmall-Muntinlupa City)
• Chris Sports (SM Mall of Asia; SM Megamall; SM North Annex and Glorietta 3)
• Fitness & Athletics (Bonifacio High St., BGC, Taguig)