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We were all set for the longest run of TBR Dream Marathoners early this morning at NUVALI.

TBR Dream Team and NUVALI provided free transportation, water and Gatorade stations, mobile hydration stations, marshals and security, baggage check in, ambulance, portalets, showers, and a coach.  (Thanks to NUVALI and TBR Dream Team members Neville and Edward for the fantastic support!)

The runners, over 150 TBR Dream Marathoners and guests, came well prepared, too. They showed up bright and early for the 4:30 a.m. call time.  We started slightly late after a short briefing and proceeded with our 3 hour 15 minute run in four different pace groups through a portion of our marathon route.

This was one run that will be forever etched in my memory.  The sun was beating down on us, and some runners were challenged by the course, but the positive energy was palpable and the camaraderie among runners was invigorating.  TBR Dream Marathoners certainly DREAM BIG and RUN STRONG!

– Running with the TBR Dream Marathoners… –

– …is always something to look forward to…-

– But, chatting with each runner, one at a time… –

– …and getting to know other passionate runners…-

– …is priceless –

– The TBR Dream Marathoners are a fun, crazy bunch… –

– But, we’re serious about marathon training –

– We can’t wait for May 22, 2010 –

– with Jun Bisnar, GM of NUVALI and TBR Dream Marathoner, and Kim –

It’s the longest run for TBR DREAM MARATHONERS (and friends) this coming Sunday, May 2, 2010, at our race route, NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Again, this is open to the public. Free of charge. Just show up and join us for the run if you are interested.

Here are final reminders:

• ASSEMBLY:
  • May 2, Sunday, 4:30 a.m.
  • Activity Area at Solenad (in front of Yellow Cab)
  • Tented area with floodlights
• Short briefing before we proceed to run.
• Restrooms at Solenad will be open
• Portalets and mobile shower available
• Water will be provided at Solenad and stationed along the route. (Thank you to Jun Bisnar and entire NUVALI team!) But, we advise you carry a hydration belt
• Gatorade will be provided at Solenad and through a mobile station (roving vehicle will carry Gatorade and distribute to those in need)
• Baggage check in with security available at Solenad
• Lighting along the route will be installed by NUVALI, but we recommend you bring headlamps, torches, reflectorized vests if you have any
• 10 motorcycle escorts and 5 support vehicles provided by NUVALI
• Ambulance on standby

For those who registered for the bus ride:

• 3:45 a.m. Bus departs R.O.X. (2 buses)
• 10:00 a.m. Bus departs NUVALI for R.O.X.

Solenad merchants agreed to open their stores early to accommodate BULL SESSION runners. Pls see store openings at Solenad:

• Starbucks – 7 am
• Yellow Cab – 8 am
• Brother’s Burger – 7 am
• Conti’s – 7 am
• David’s Tea House – 7 am
• Italianni’s – 8 am

The rest rooms will be open by 4 am

– Map of amenities at NUVALI –

See you then!