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Registration for TBR Dream Marathon 2013 started at 2 PM today and will continue until September 14, 2012! Again, only those accepted in the TBR Dream Marathon 2013 List will be accepted. Waitlisted runners will be allowed to register on Sept. 15 – 19, 2012.  Click HERE for more info on registration.

When runners register, you get the TBR DM 2013 Welcome Kit!  The Welcome Kit contains letters from the founders, your TBR Dream Marathon Training Program, Calendar of Events, your TBR Dream Card and the list of discounts and privileges you’ll receive as a holder!

Read through this.  Make copies of your Training Program and stick ’em all over your house.  And, mark the week of  SEPTEMBER 24 to 30 as week one of your training for your first marathon!  Woohoo! Exciting stuff!

Our TBR Dream Marathon Official Shirts (different from the Finisher’s Shirt you will receive upon crossing the finish line in February 2013) will be distributed during our Bull Session 1 and Bull Circle 2 sessions. Please click on our TBR DM Event Calendar for the date and venue.

For complete information on registration, please visit www.tbrdream.com.  For any inquiries, please don’t ask here!  Call or text our TBR DM Hotline at 0942-477-6099 or email tbrdream@gmail.com

I always say that the marathon brings out the true character of a person. After observing three batches of runners on training for the marathon, we’ve learned that 99% of the time, we see the good in people: their tenacity, determination, generosity, humility, and more. After the runner crosses the finish line, there’s almost an instant awareness of all these good qualities inside that just want to shine through and take effect in one’s life. That’s just part of the magic of the marathon.

TBR Dream Marathoner Mikey shares a similar view and his thoughts on training and finishing his first marathon at TBR Dream…

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Name: Mikey Villanueva
Finish time: 6:43:43

I’ve always been a fan of Douglas Adams. His humor is not for everyone but his illogical, off tangent manner of thinking brought him a cult following.  Imagine a trilogy – of five books!  Or that the restaurant at the end of the universe is actually not a place but a point in time.

Out of all that he has written, his place in geekdom and in the universe is for giving his readers the “Ultimate Meaning of Life, the Universe and Everything!” which is forty-two.  How does forty two answer anything? Six times seven is forty-two.  Aaaand it is significant because????  To be correct, according to fans, it is six times nine equals forty-two.  In base 13.  Google it if you’re lost by now.  Anyway, forty-two has been the butt of jokes and rightly so because Douglas Adams chose it as he found it funny.  Dry British humor, I guess.

Last year, I signed up for The Bullrunner Dream Marathon (TBRDM) organized by Ms Jaymie Pizarro for first & second time marathon runners.  It is the only marathon in the world where everyone is given enough support and encouragement to cross the finish line.  It even includes a 22-week training program that assumes you have zero experience in running! Imagine that – zero to marathon in 22 weeks!  How cool is that?  Amazing!

All that is required is to run three times a week, one hour during weekdays and long runs during the weekend.  The weekend runs increase in duration and distance.  Aye, there’s the rub!  This is where commitment, determination, and dedication come in.  It is not easy to get up on Saturday or Sunday morning and run increasingly longer and longer distances.  During the first week, it is only for an hour.  By the time week 19 comes around, we were running 32km in about 5 hours!  It becomes easier because we get the chance to do it with fellow runners who have the same dream.

Forty-two kilometers.  That’s the goal.  But running it brings something out of runners.  Running that distance for the first time not only taxes the body but also the mind.  Runners dread “The Wall”, the point in the run where they begin to question things- “Why am I doing this?” “There’s a reason bikes and cars were invented…” “My heart is going to explode!” “My legs are cursing me and want to go on strike!” “I wanna go home to mama! Waaaah!”  It is in conquering the wall that separates the marathoner from the fun runner.  It is a mental battle.  Runners have mantras for it “Pain is temporary, Quitting is forever” “What Wall?” “Endure” “Marathoner!!!”

It is in facing the wall that Forty-Two will give you the meaning of Life, the Universe and Everything. It makes you push your limits.  It makes you discover what you can do.  Makes you assess what you want in life.  It teaches you to plan on how to make things happen.  It digs deep and calls your soul.  It brings out your true character.  It makes you search internally for the meaning of YOUR life!

I guess Douglas Adams’ fans couldn’t figure out forty-two because most of them are not interested in running.  Now I understand.

Thank you Jaymie and The Bullrunner Team!

Just a few words to describe most of the items our TBR Dream Marathoners will be receiving, using, or seeing during the race on March 18, 2012…

IPICO TIMING TAG to be wrapped around the ankle and returned after use. Same as what triathlons abroad use. Runners receive this upon check in on race day.

TBR REFLECTORIZED ARMBAND for you to use during the race (and yours to keep after!). Runners receive this upon check in on race day.

The official uniform of our 60 DREAM CHASER volunteers that you’ll spot along the course…

The TBR DM 2012 FINISHERS’ SHIRT you will receive after crossing the finish line…

This is what TBR DREAM TEAM and TBR DM Organizers will wear during the race. Say “Hi!” or “Thanks!” or smile if you see someone in it. Most likely, on race day, none of those in red would’ve slept a wink to make sure the race goes smoothly for all of you. (If it’s me that you spot, just say: “Hoy, ganda ng shirt mo!” Kidding! But, seriously, I love how this shirt came out. My favorite so far, next to the blue cotton official TBR DM shirt you all received upon registration.)

The FINISHERS’ LOOT BAG. Yes, it’s a real bag!  Brand name: Longchamp-ion.  Man, I’m too corny.

Last but not the least, the FINISHERS’ MEDAL that will forever remind you of the first (or second) time in your life when you accomplished your marathon dream…

– Front –

– Back says: Where everyone who crosses the finish line is a winner. Yes, that’s TBR Dream for you! –

Attn TBR Dream Marathoners 2012: Here’s the official course map for TBR Dream Marathon!

The TBR Dream Marathon course takes runners through a 21km loop twice to cover 42.195 km within the scenic and safe roads of NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Date: SUNDAY, 18 MARCH 2012
Assembly area: Near The Fields & Clubhouse, NUVALI Blvd., NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Assembly time: 1:00 AM*
Race start: 2:00 AM
Dream Village: Post-race Event Area at The Fields & Clubhouse
For inquiries: Call TBR Dream Marathon Hotline Look for Macel: SUN 0922-771-8014

* Please make sure you CHECK IN for the race.  During check in, you will receive the following: (These will NOT be included in race kits to ensure that none are left behind on race day)
1) IPICO TIMING TAG from RunRio
2) Reflectorized TBR Armband to be worn during the race for your safety

Below is a close-up of the TBR DM Course Map for the Abrio-Solenad area near the Start/Finish area. After running the two loops, the runner exits Abrio-Solenad area and makes a RIGHT towards the Finish Line.

For a location map to NUVALI, please click HERE to access the NUVALI website.

Click HERE to download printable PDF files of TBR DM 2012 Course Maps.

15 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE EXCITED ABOUT MARATHON DAY:

We’ve prepared a lot of things for you on the course:

1. Water stations – 8 water stations at approximately every 1.5km.  Oh, and there’s ice to make sure the water is cold.
2. Gatorade stations – 8 Gatorade stations at approximately every 1.5km.
3. Key stations – These are pumped up stations.  We have 2 key stations which will have the following: sponges, bananas, Toblerone, Tigertail, Bodivance, ice and petroleum jelly.  Yes, we think of everything!
4. Basic First aid – Medic at every other station.
5. Portalets along the course.
6. Dream Mobile – Friends and family can hop on this shuttle for free to cheer for you on the course.
7. Band and Music – We have a band at the major turnaround and music at the Start / Finish.
8. Dream Chasers – We have 4 Dream Chaser stations with 15 Dream Chaser volunteers in each tent waiting to cheer and motivate you along the way.
9. Secondwind Zone – At the Abrio-Solenad area, Team Secondwind will be ready to support you during the marathon
10. Matadors and Flamenco dancers – Matadors will hand you your medal while girls in flamenco dancers (they won’t dance though) will give you a cold towel.
11. Photos along the course.  Smile, you’ll never know who’s taking your photo.  Action shots and finish line shots will be available for download a week after the race.
12. Finish line photo – After you get your medal, go straight to our photowall and smile again!  A photographer will shoot you with your shiny new Finisher’s Medal.  Photo will be available for download a week after the race.
13. Dream Village – This is the first time we’re doing this!  We’ve got massage and stretching, icing, free samples along with your lootbag and Finisher’s shirt.
14. Free breakfast – Yes, that’s right.  Get your free breakfast and dine in our Dream Village with your marathon buddies.
15. Solenad Shuttle – NUVALI’s e-jeep can take runners and guests to and from Solenad area.

More info at our TBR Dream Send Off Party on March 8, 2012.  See you there!

The TBR Dream Marathoners are at the homestretch of their training program!

Last February 8, 2012, we had our 5th and last Bull Circle sponsored by SecondWind Running store.

– Full house again at the Home Depot Events Hall in Ortigas across SecondWind Running Store –

Lit Onrubia, Chi running instructor and lead coach for all our Bull Sessions, gave a talk on “The Art of Tapering” to guide the runners on how to use the last few weeks before the marathon wisely.

– Lit reminds marathoners about tapering properly before the big day –

TV host, former swimming olympian, and TBR Dream Marathon alumni, Christine Jacob-Sandejas, inspired our runners with her animated and entertaining account of her journey towards becoming a runner and subsequently a marathoner.

– TBR Dream Alumni Christine Jacob-Sandejas had the crowd captivated with her marathon story –

– Ask all you want. TBR Dream Team, Neville, Lit, and myself along with guests, Christine Jacob-Sandejas, Susan Lafferty, and Mitch Felipe-Mendoza, answered questions from the runners –

The last part of the Bull Circle was a Q&A on “How to Run TBR Dream Marathon,” a no-holds barred Q&A on details of the upcoming race at Nuvali.

– Neville, Christine, myself, Susan, Mitch, and Lit –

Last February 25, 2012, we had our last Bull Session at Nuvali. We started with a brief talk led by head of Gatorade Sports Science Institute, Nino Singco, who created a special TBR DM drinking guide for our marathoners. How cool is that?

– Gatorade talk on hydration for TBR Dream Marathoners –

Then, Jim Lafferty and Lit Onrubia briefly explained the plans for the day: a 3 1/2 hour run through the roads of Nuvali split into 4 run-walk interval groups led by volunteer pacers (thanks guys! You know who you are!) and they were off!

– Pacers Jojo Manalo and Zaldy Santillan brief their group –

– TBR DM runners running before sunrise at NUVALI. Photo courtesy of J-Cip Lim –

– Runner bonding! Photo courtesy of Merl Magtangob/ Spongebob Runner –

It was hot and challenging, but the runners braved the hills and the heat to finish their last long run before marathon day on March 18.  Woohoo!  What can I say? This batch of TBR Dream Marathoners is one committed and determined group!  Looking forward to see each runner cross the finish line in a couple of weeks!

– We filled the entire back of Solenad. Looked like a mini BHS, really! –

– Jim with our TBR DM runners –

– with my teammates Bic who’s pacing Adel at TBR DM for his first marathon –

– Group pics after the run! –

– Mission accomplished. Time for rest and recovery. –