Go the Distance...

RUN FOR JAPAN

2011-04-16T20:35:00.000-07:00

Arigato!

A fundraising event held at the Global City today, April 17. All proceeds/donations went to Japan Red Cross to help our brothers and sisters in Japan who were hit terribly during the earthquake. Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers who made a difference in the lives of many. This is my first race where all the registration fee will go directly to the chosen charity. The race went perfectly well, water stations are sufficient, volunteer marshalls are very cheerful and lively.

I hope that there will be more races like this where majority of the proceeds will go directly to the chosen charity. Ran 10K with my friend Jing.

Run United, Unilab Run 2011

2011-03-05T22:23:00.000-08:00

RUN UNITED 2011

Unilab Run 2011 fired off today at the BHS, Taguig City. I have no choice but to run 10KM because all 21k race kits ran out so fast! Clocked 1:08 in this race. I'm not proud of my time but I'm cool. It's my fault because I haven't been running lately.

Me and Venus

Angel and Raech of IIMD

Same freebies and Active Health Village. So what's new, well, we got the race re
sult that same day. Great job Rio! I also love the new theme song of run rio " Run for Love" by six cycle mind. I love the beat and it makes me want to run over and over again.

@ the finishline with Jing

with Puma

Tired clowns

Went to the VIP tent to say chat with some of my colleagues. PGC ran 21 and i heard his time is 2:05,
that was fast! I also got a chance to talk and have a souvenir photo with Ms. Venus Raj. She ran 5K.

PGA VP for Marketing, Mr, Anton SY, MDRT Zone Chair, Tessie Perez

& Daniel Saycon Alternative Channel Head

President & CEO, Peter G. Coyiuto

Looking forward to another Unilab Run this year. Hopefully will be able to run 32K by end of this year. The question is, will i be disciplined enough to run regularly?

The event is for the benefit of Gawad Kalusugan and organized by RunRio.

See you next run! Unilab Run!

I ran for a cause. Condura 2011 - Run for the Dolphins

2011-02-06T00:27:00.000-08:00

Graffiti Wall

The much awaited running event of the year! Condura 2011 - Run for the Dolphins. This year is my 3rd to join the Condura Skyway Marathon. I can recall my first 10k race was in 2009 Condura Run for Whale Shark, i was a newbie runner then the rest was history.

Starting line Wave A

I joined the 21K today and i'm really surprised that we are, i think almost more thant 3,000 half mary runners. Gun starts at exactly 4:30am.

My race went well though I did not get any PR because I had a terrible cramps in both legs while is was on my 12th-13th km. I thought that my short stops to stretch a little bit will do but as i ran fast i can feel my legs jellying with pain. It was a wise decision to stop over at the nearest first aid station. Medics were fast and friendly they asked for my name and asked me where the specific pain were. They massage my legs with some oil and advised me to sit for awhile.

Took the opportunity to take some shots

Run and Photo shoot

Killer hill! So tired to run up after the long skyway run

Overall, my ran went smoothly, clocked 3:00 hours! My worst 21k time but i'm happy because I was able to to finish the race and help the dolphins survive!

Classic pose

Fred Uytengsu & Rhods

Sir Mon & friends

Jing & Rhods

Wall

Busy Jing

Reward

See you next year Skyway!

Metal Rabbit meets the Bull

2011-01-04T14:47:00.000-08:00

My 3rd Year to Join the PSE Bull Run

See you all!

Race Director : Adevents

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."

2010-12-31T03:28:00.000-08:00

My First Corregidor Half Marathon

2010-12-30T20:15:00.000-08:00

I never tried running out town because i'm lazy packing so many stuff. But this time, i found myself adding the The Corregidor Half International Marathon in my account at runnersrunner.com.

At 11:30am, December 18, we boarded Sun Cruises going to corregidor and arrived past 12pm.

Day 1

Dock area near the Jumbo Restaurant in PICC

All set...

Boarding...MNL to Corregidor with Jing Jing

Purchased a meal stub @ 200 bucks upon arrival in Corregidor

Pre photo shoot @ the CHIM wall

with Coach Rio who also won 2nd place

Guided for 250.00 bucks and 150.00 for the Malinta Show
2:30pm - 5:30pm

Carboloading Dinner day 1 Ticket @ 100.00 bucks

Carbs, Carbs, Carbs...

Pansit Canton, Spaghetti, Carbonara, Puto & Mashed Potato

DAY 2 - Race Day

7:30am

Apporximately 306 runners signed up and participated in this

1st Corregidor International Half marathon last December 19.

Stretching is a must...

Photo courtesy of David Buban

7:58 am gunstart

We ran inside the Malinta Tunnel 1st 500M at the starting line and last 500M before the finishline

8th KM Photo courtesy of Harold Lorete

Appoaching the finishline courtesy of JingJing

We are Conquerors

Until the next CHIM....

Corregidor Map and our route

Overall the race route is fantastic and wohooo!difficult because of the killerhills. My secret is to pray, stay positive and hydrate. Running along the barracks and relics of World War II
will always remain in my heart.

Trully my first will never be the last.

I am now a Conqueror.

Clocked 2:50 mins.

Thank you Phenomenon for a great race.

Race cost

Registration & Transportation via Sun Cruises - 2,500
Accomodation Via Corregidor Inn - 800.00 per head
Day 1 Lunch - 200.00
Guided tour - 250.00
Lights and Sounds - 150.00
Carboloading Dinner - 100.00
Snacks - 200.00
Cab to and from PICC - 200.00

PhP 4,400.00 and it's worth it...

Next time...
I will bring...
Mineral water because it costs 30 bucks there
Pringles costs Php 140.00
No need for Corregidor Tour since i've been there for 4x already...
Packed lunch of 200.00 is expensive... better bring something to eat instead like sandwhich and stuff....

Race results at pinoyfitness.com

Corregidor Half-Marathon 2010 - Overall Results (200)

Corregidor here we come!!

2010-12-11T20:05:00.000-08:00

I will conquer Corregidor 12.19.10

2010-12-11T19:35:00.000-08:00

We attended the Corregidor half M. briefing last Saturday and we are so thrilled with the details.

A total of 300 runners joined the event

Corregidor Island will be closed and is exclusively for all runners only

Pre Carboloading party on a Saturday

Guided tour where the route will be

Ghost Hunt in the evening :)

Race itself

Killer Hills with at least maximum elevation of 60 degrees

3Km Trail run and many more!

Running inside Malinta Tunnel

Buffet lunch after ther race

Corregidor Half International Marathon Official Bag

These big ones awaits the Male & Female Champs

Big and heavy medal awaits the 21k finishers

The smalll medal awaits those who did not meet the cut-off time for the 10k

Departure MNL : Saturday, 18 December

Registration fee : 2,500 each

Hotel Accomodation : 1,800

Water transpo by Sun Cruises

All set to conquer Corregidor! :)

ING RUNNING 20, Philippines

2010-12-11T19:09:00.000-08:00

Me and Jing

December 11, 2010, Saturday

ING Philippines in celebration for its 20 years in the Philippines sponsored RUNNING 20. A running event that aims to build 20 homes for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity in Calauan, Laguna. This probably is the most expensive run ever! 1,000 bucks for a 20K event.

My friend jing and I ran 20k. I did not do well during this race since I don’t feel like really running because I sleep late due to our Christmas party. Clocked 2:38 for a 20k race category.

20K Medal

The race was organized by Pep Squad

The Afroman Finale - UNILAB Run for Wellness 2

2010-12-11T18:31:00.000-08:00

Jing, Me and Sister

I was suppose to run 32k but I figure out that I’m not fully trained to hit the big wall. I instead signed up for 21K with my friend Jing. She ran her first half with a time of 2:35. My sister ran with her friend Sheena who also ran her first 21K. She actually cried as she reached the finish line and it was a fulfilling moment for her.

Half Marathoners! :)

Jing and Sheena

Sister, Me and William

What i love about joining races i that you get to meet new people and the ones added as you "friend" in your social networking sites. Bumped into William, my dailymiler friend. He was just visiting and thought of joining the Unilab Ran when he saw the ongoing registration in one of the malls.

This shot was taken meters away from the finishline

All went well and same stuff were given as unilab always provide the best loot bags especially for 21K participants. Unilab Run for Wellness was actually divided into 2 running events, Saturday will be the event for the 500M, 10K and 21K while the Sunday event is for the 3K, 5K, 15K and 32k event.

Thank you Photovendo

2:35, 21k

Freebies

The best medal design i had so far

Few meters to go before the finishline!!!

The best medal design ever received
Priceless

My 1st Men's Health Urbanathlon Experience

2010-11-07T01:57:00.000-07:00

I had a blast this morning at the Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2011 at the Fort. The six obstacles really made the 10k race fun and exciting. These obstacles tested my endurance and agility as I balance, crawl and climb. The 10k race was divided into 2 waves to avoid bottle neck at the obstacle course.

I started off at exactly 6am (10K); the sun is shining already. Though I’m afraid of the sun, I am well prepared because I have my sleeves and visor already in place.

I actually do not know what to expect because it’s my first. Few meters away from the starting line the first obstacle showed up. I have no photo but I can still imagine how it looks like.

My friend Chiqui running thru the obstacle

Obstacle 1 – Tire Dump

Runners should pass through these tire dump. I didn’t rush myself passing though this obstacle because I’m scared to trip off and get injured. Men ran off so quickly in this first obstacle. Someone even stepped on my foot. Geeweez! In the photo is my former colleague Chiqui Maligaya . It's her first 1st Urbanathlon too!

Obstacle 2 – Balancing Beam

Balancing Beam is made up of a 12 feet long tree trunk. Runners need to cross to the other side. For me, this is the easiet but I fell twice because I’m in hurry. I even landed on the shoulder of one of the Marshall. Photo was taken by Greentennial Run.

Obstacle 3 – Scaffolding Maze

Something like this but a tunnel full of garter

After 1km we crawled into the next obstacle, the Scaffolding Maze, you have to pass thru 2 tunnels full of trap garters inside. I can hear runners whining about losing their PR. I waited for like 4 minutes in this obstacle. Although as discussed during the briefing, obstacles are optional, runners have the option not to do the obstacles.

Obstacle 4 –Hurdles (I think 5 short and 1 tall hurdle)


Higher than this one . Barricade is made up of tree trunk

This is my favourite obstacle, the hurdles. Around 5 short ones and 1 tall hurdle awaits us. Runners should leap across five-six rows of trunk barracks before moving to the next row. The last row is 3 ft high. I surpass all of it! Yeah.

Obstacle 5 – Low Crawl

From men's health teaser

Few meters before the finish line, participants are to crawl down low enough you can eat the grass with mud! For me this was the hardest because I don't want to get down and dirty. I even thought of avoiding this one but definitely that bad decision will haunt me for years. Anyway, I still did it! Whew! I crossed the Low Crawl.

Obstacle 6 – The 8ft Wall

It was a long queue in this last obstacle. I waited for like 5 minutes or so. Good for me because I have been thinking what do and how to. Some made it and some don’t. I’m glad I made it. It was hard.

My Friend Jing (fast wall climber!)

I got my finisher’s medal at the finish line and I’m proud of myself .

Assessing my 10k run is quite okay. I had difficulty breathing normally throughout the race because Im still recovering from fever and cough. Most likely I got it from my Adidas Race

Pricess Photo :)


Supportive dog :)

Till the next Urbanathlon!

Changed to my Urban photo

Check your KOTR 2010 photos from your FB account

2010-10-29T22:41:00.000-07:00

Those who have been waiting to see their KOTR 2010 photos from Adidas, the long wait is over but not 100%. Adidas Philippines FB has uploaded raw photos of the AKOTR. 21K event has yet to be uploaded. If you want to check yours please check their FB, Adidas Philippines or follow the link below.

Adidas Philippine KOTR 2011 Photos

Want to check your AKOTR 2010 Photos?

2010-10-25T00:26:00.000-07:00

Photo taken by Greentennial Run

For those of you who have been waiting patiently to see their AKOTR running pics and curious where their photos can be seen. You can check it at Greentennial Run's photos. Greentennial Run promotes The Biggest & Most Exciting La Salle Race To Welcome Year 2011. Celebrating La Salle's centennial celebration! So register now!!!

Thank you Greentennial for all the photos you shared to us runners!

Mark your calendar! Jan 23, 2011 Sun @ FORT.
Registration on-going until Oct20 at ROX ! P450 only plus P150 for the Greentennial Run shirt (optional). Source http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/greentennialrun2011?v=wall

Check Greentennial Run's Facebook Profile and photos at facebook.com/greentennialrun2011

Adidas King of the Road 2010 Results (AKOTR)

2010-10-24T03:50:00.000-07:00

You can now view your race results!

http://results.racetectiming.com/Default.aspx?CId=60&RId=15&EId=2

Go the Distance...: My Adidas King of the Road (AKOTR) 2010 Run

2010-10-24T03:00:00.000-07:00

Go the Distance...: My Adidas King of the Road (AKOTR) 2010 Run: " My 2nd year to join AKOTR The much awaited Adidas King of the Road fired off today at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. The 21k runners caught to my..."

My Adidas King of the Road (AKOTR) 2010 Run

2010-10-24T00:50:00.000-07:00

My 2nd year to join AKOTR

The much awaited Adidas King of the Road fired off today at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. The 21k runners caught to my attention because of the huge number of participants this year. Gun started at 5:30am, I ran at my own pace since I do not have enough training over the past few months.

5th km shot along Kalayaan, still happy and full of energy

Everything went well until i reached my15^th km. I noticed that I do not have sufficient water and Gatorade in my belt to sustain the last 6km. I panicked because I have this feeling before the gun start that the today’s hydration stations will not be able to provide enough water to all the runners. True enough hydrating stations ran out of water. They’re giving off ice cubes and used water, not to drink coz it’s dirty but for us to pour it to our body or head. I felt sad and “kawawa” that moment so I walked feeling empty and tired. It’s a good excuse to walk but then I realized time is running out for me. So I speed up and kept my pace steady 7:50/km. I almost fainted. Thank you RJ for handing me over your water and thank you to my belt.

Finished the race almost dehydrated!

Clocked 2:45 in this category. I wasn’t able to enjoy the side activities and freebies prepared by their sponsors coz I’m already tired to walk and check out their stuff. All runners were pampered with a breakfast meal (1 pc. hotdog and 2 wheat pandesal with Anchor butter & Knotts Strawberry Jam.

My sister

Priceless Piece

Always very supportive with my runs

I missed Runrio in this kind of situation.

New Store for Runners: A Runner's Circle Manila

2010-10-17T01:53:00.000-07:00

It was perfect Satuday morning with my sister as we joined the 5K group run organized by A Runner's Circle Manila. This is in part of their soft launch activity last Saturday, 16 October.

Sisters

A Runner's Circle Manila is a brand new store specializing in running shoes and accessories right in the heart of Manila, Roxas Boulevard. It was a well attended event as group of runners took advantage of the classic scenic spots in the Metro. This includes the bay area, US Embassy, Luneta Park and the Quirino Grand Stadium.

5k Group Run with Joseph and Carina

Heading back to Runner's Circle

We all wore the red shirt provided by ARC while the ARC pacers wore their neon green ARC shirt.

We finished around 6:40am and welcomed by a sumptuous buffet breakfast provided by ARC.

The event concluded with a ribbon cutting, dance party and the much awaited raffle of prizes. GC's and bags were raffled off as minor prize and three running shoes given out as major ones.

Ribbon Cutting

Dance Party

My sister and I didn't win any but we definitely enjoyed our Saturday morning.

A Runner's Circle Manila is located at Aloha Hotel, Unit H, 2150 Roxas Boulevard Cor. Quirino Ave.,

Malate, Manila.
Monday–Friday • 10 am– 7 pm
Saturday • 9 am-6 pm
Sunday • 9 am–5 pm

Run for River Pasig 10;10.10

2010-10-09T23:52:00.000-07:00

Today, 10.10.10 Run for River pasig, is the much awaited running event of the year. Run for River Pasig organized by top race directors was a success. The fun run targets 120,000 runners coming from all sectors to run for the benefit to restor our river. I heard that 150,000 registered for the event.

I did enjoy my run today. I didn't get bored because the new route. I ran 10k with my sister that makes our starting point be in Ayala Avenue to MOA.

Along Roxas boulevard

The 3,5 and 10k category all met in roxas boulivard as we run to the finishline.

No freebies. I didn't bother to line up for the bracelet. It took me to run from the crowd and finished my 10k by almost an hour and 18 mins.

"Step Out" Avon Run for Breast Cancer

2010-10-02T22:06:00.000-07:00

5K Run 30:44 mins

20th spot out of 500 runners

Today men, women and breast cancer survivors "Stepped Out" to ran/walk together at the MOA bayside to support Avon's Run for Breast Cancer. Together, we all ran with one purpose and one goal - to end this deadly disease.

My alma mater "Maryknoll/Miram College" supports Step Out Against Breast Cancer

Avon Philippines was able to help establish PGH’s Breast Care. Funds will be used to provide wome...n and men the breast cancer screening, support and treatment they need regardless of their ability to pay, and so that leading-edge research teams across the country can be powered by the funds they need to fuel their quest for a cure.

Freebies: Lingerie, Sandals, Water, Avon Tote, Nature valley, Pocari and Nestle drink

Sunday, 3 october, Mall of Asia

"Step Out" Avon Run/Walk for Breast Cancer

http://www.runnersrunner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Avon-5K-FemaleResults.txt

Rexona, Run 2010

2010-08-03T06:32:00.000-07:00

Rexona’s first running event didn’t let me down. The sun peaked up around 7:30 AM and I felt good about it coz finished the race without feeling so exhausted. The new running route took me into a new dimension because I started imagining funny stuff on the 12th km, I’m imagining that I am a billionaire checking out what piece of land to buy. I am really amazed by the sizable man made land! I woke up when the girl at the called me, Mam, powerade? I was not able to buy a piece of land hay!

Sister Company

I love the route but i guess the area is good for races and group runs but not for individual runner like me. I can imagine the place could really be deadly early morning and dawn.

21K Route

Running Sisters

At the finishline saw the takbo.ph gang, doc marco , carlo, marga, doc marvs and the takbo team. Great to see my dailymiler friends, Pat C., Bobby and Mark.

Unilever Freebies

Priceless piece

Overall, Rexona didn’t let me down. All is good, i felt great! Well organized run – if it’s Rio it must be good! Thumbs up to Unilever for sponsoring a big race like this but I hope next time it’s for a good cause. Loot bag was quite heavy saw Unilever products in there.

Clocked 2:43. Still a decent time, I’m good with it though i was hoping to make it to 7min. pace the problem is I really have to walk. Looking forward to run this coming september ING Run . First ING run in pinas. Hope they got Rio. Will run 15K.

Cheers to good health and thank you lord we can run!

Takbo.ph Runfest - Runniversary

2010-07-25T02:28:00.000-07:00

TAKBO.Ph (from Takbo.ph camera)

Jon & Trixie

Takbo.ph - The largest Filipino Running Community celebrates their 2nd runnivesary today by organizing a running event for the public and their members.

Personalized Singlet

Around 4k runners joined the Runfest at the Fort. I enjoyed the race because it's a cloudy day and I don’t have worry getting a tan mark.

Friends

Running after getting a flu virus is not so enjoying since I was not able to really push myself. The 10k category started at exactly 6am, I finished 67mins.

Sisters

The race was well organized, the personalized bibs, singlets and buntings are awesome. The 10k route is exactly 10k.

Takbo.ph Runfest July 25, 2010

To infinity and beyond...Toy Story 3 made me cry

2010-07-13T06:27:00.000-07:00

After several weeks that Toy Story 3 has been in theaters I finally had the chance to watch it in the comfort of my own space – my room. Thank you HP! I was suppose to watch it with “Sleepy Head” but he watched it earlier with the kids so after my after my morning run today, I opened my DVD and grabbed my buttered popcorn, I watched seriously as the movie began.

The Gang

I knew from that start that this will make me cry but still I was never prepared for what it did to me. The breath taking scene when the toys were about to escape from the evil Lotso and the baby, damn it was really something.

Planning to escape from Sunnyville

The last scene brought tears in my eyes and it were pouring endlessly. Toy Story 3 touched my heart as the movie UP did to me last year.

Lotso turned out to be the evil toy!

The story has a happy ending, an ending that made me really cry. To flashback, I now miss my old toys, though they don’t have feelings, there were regrets in my part that i should have taken good care of them.

Barbie & Ken love team

Grown up Andy going to college

Mr & Mrs. Potato Head

Batman "My old toy" Photos from Toy Story 3 Page (except batman)

Sister’s Run – Fit & Fun Buddy Run by Robinsons Supermarket

2010-07-10T21:35:00.001-07:00

For me and my sistah, running is a solitary endeavour. Running alone is the best time for us to think about anything and sometimes nothing. We just run. But there is always an exception when it comes to The Robinsons Supermarket Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run. We make sure to never miss this event which of course requires everyone to run with a buddy from start to finish.

Different finish arc for JG Summit Holdings Participants

This year, we decided to run as buddies despite of our differences in goal and pace. My goal has always been to finish my 10k in 63 minutes while sis would want to just finish the race. With this in mind, we decided to do an easy run just life morning run in the park from 0km until the 10th km.

Owner of JG Summit Holdings

Lance Gokongwei

We had fun running while we chit-chat about office stuff, past running events, love life, etc... end result 1:18mins for the 10k run.

Enjoying the event

The Fit and Fun Buddy Run seems to be getting bigger and better each year, organized by ExTribe, thousands of couples ran together in the streets of Bonifacio today. From sweethearts run, father & son-daughter run and bff run, every pair seems to enjoy the moment especially when the much awaited loot bag by Robinson’s Supermarket which was given at the finish line, wow! heavier than last year!

Grocery Bags

Inside the 2 bags (garmin not inlcuded)

Everything went well today, it was well organized. I am looking forward to next years’ Fit and Fun Buddy Run.

Checking out the stuff - free Umami recipe Mag

Great things start from Small beginnings..34th Milo Marathon

2010-07-03T23:13:00.000-07:00

Joining the Milo Marathon always seized to amaze me. The number of runners every year increases and im amazed that most of the runners came from the province just to participate in today's event I can tell that the huge number indicates a big impact of Nestle's advocacy to provide running shoes to the less fortunate kids in our country.

5K Category

34th Milo Marathon

From this event, according to Milo, 400 school children were able to receive running shoes! Thank runners who participated

in this Race!

Run for a Cause "your registration counts!"

My sis and I decided to chose a shorter distance this year to show our support in their advocacy . The 34th Milo Marathon was our 2nd Milo year and our experience was always been different.

I Run for a Cause!
with Peter Nozek, CFO of Nestle

Looking at my photos from last 2009 Milo event, i noticed that the ice cream vendor was also the one we went to this year ! :) coincidence!

34th Milo Marathon 2010

33rd Milo Marathon 2009

Great run today at the Milo Marathon even if the runners beside you is too close for comfort! Looking forward to the next year's event!

Team Woman Run Relay by Lactacyd

2010-06-26T22:29:00.000-07:00

Run as if you can Fly

Running for me has ranked as the most popular sport for women these days and I am glad Lactacyd organized an all women relay run with the help of Finishline. The 21k relay was divided in to 4 groups, the 10k, 5k, 3k and 3k, these completes the 21Km route. Our team is composed of Lyn, Liz, Chelsea and yours truly.

"Team Fab"

21k Relay

We are very proud to have attended this all women running event coz running have always been associated with masculinity and women are often relegated to supporting roles in these arenas. This run by Lactacyd gives us the space to challenge our personal limits and of course enjoy the freedom of being a woman.

Best in costume winners

The 10k group started at 5:05 am, I finished my 10k run at 62 mins handing over the necklace straw Lyn who will be running 5K, she finished 35mins, then handed Chelsea the straws we ran, last runner was liz as we all ran together at the finishline with our butterfly wings.

Other team in costume

It was really fun event because this is not the usual sight you see every run, a large group of women, with their costumes, young and old, short and tall, all in celebration of womanhood! We didn’t bag the best in costume but we really had fun witnessing that woman now are into fun and fitness activities such as running.

Darna, a solo runner

Butterfly sisters

Venue : McKinley Hills

PUMA

My Costume

Event organized by Finishline