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		<title>Join TBR Dream Marathon 2024</title>
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<div class="feedexcerpt">Dreaming of your first marathon? Application for the 13th TBR Dream Marathon 2024 opens on Sat, June 17 at 12NN! ⁣ ⁣ If you&#8217;re selected, you&#8217;ll be one of 1000 Dreamers for Batch 2024 who&#8217;ll start training on Oct 2, 2023 and run your first marathon on Feb 18, 2024 at Filinvest City, Alabang!⁣ ⁣ [&#8230;]</div>
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<p>Dreaming of your first marathon? Application for the 13th TBR Dream Marathon 2024 opens on Sat, June 17 at 12NN! ⁣<br />
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If you&#8217;re selected, you&#8217;ll be one of 1000 Dreamers for Batch 2024 who&#8217;ll start training on Oct 2, 2023 and run your first marathon on Feb 18, 2024 at Filinvest City, Alabang!⁣<br />
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Do you want in? Click <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.tbrdream.com/getting-in/how-to-join/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a></span> to learn more. Be ready to apply on the 17th. Slots go pretty fast. It&#8217;s a race in itself!<br />
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Looking forward to helping you reach your marathon dreams and welcoming you into our TBR community of over 6,000 alumni!</p>
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		<title>RIP Patrick &#8220;RunningShield&#8221; Concepcion</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Today, Filipino running icon and my dearest friend, Patrick &#8220;RunningShield&#8221; Concepcion, passed away. He was the epitome of a real runner &#8211; self-effacing, humble, and kind. You would always just see him swiftly, lightly running by with a quick wave and his big smile. To me, he&#8217;ll always be running. RIP PatCon. You will be [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Today, Filipino running icon and my dearest friend, Patrick &#8220;RunningShield&#8221; Concepcion, passed away. He was the epitome of a real runner &#8211; self-effacing, humble, and kind. You would always just see him swiftly, lightly running by with a quick wave and his big smile. To me, he&#8217;ll always be running. RIP PatCon. You will be missed.<span id="more-16108"></span></p>
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<p><em>Photos: Ben Chan, Blacksheep Photography for The Bull Runner Magazine, Sept 2013</em></p>
<p>Reposting an interview with brothers, Patrick and Ton Concepcion, from <a href="https://thebullrunner.com/2009/03/runners-interview-patrick-ton-concepcion/#.Y2haVeyIaqA">March 2009</a> with edits:</p>
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<p>With the The Condura Run drawing near, it was imperative that I featured running brothers, Patrick and Ton Concepcion, the men behind what is expected to be one of the best races to ever hit Manila&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="1 by JPizarro2008, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25278596@N07/3345384612/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3345384612_af1fa28efc.jpg" alt="1" width="448" height="250" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">When did you start running?  How did you get into the sport?</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>PATRICK:</strong></span> I started running May. 30, 1980 in Vancouver Canada. I was a fat “pig&#8221; weighing in at 220lbs.  The reason I started running is NOT to lose weight but simply because I enjoyed running. When I took  my first running step I knew I was hooked. It gave me great pleasure a sense of freedom and confidence. The weight just melted away as I continued running on a daily basis. Now my weight is down to 133lbs.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="HappyRun09-03433xxx by JPizarro2008, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25278596@N07/3344546791/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3344546791_4e853ce830.jpg" alt="HappyRun09-03433xxx" width="290" height="448" /></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON: </span></strong>My brother Patrick inspired me to run as a kid. I saw how much he loved the sport and how he transformed from a &#8220;fatrick&#8221; to a &#8220;thinrick&#8221;.</p>
<p>I started running again before i turned 30. I had been married for 6 years and I gained 30 pounds with my wife and mother in law&#8217;s cooking.  I wanted to be in the best shape i could before i turned 40.</p>
<p>I remember I was so out of shape that i could not even run 1km. Each step though took me farther and every run ended with such a profound sense of accomplishment. My first 10km race was such a thrill that I even emailed my dad what a great experience it was. It was truly fantastic to be running with a sea of humanity who share your passion.</p>
<p>This passion ultimately made my join countless of 10k races and doing the unthinkable&#8230;joining 5 marathons in 14 months!.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Do any other members of your family run or are interested in starting?</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK: </span></strong>My father (Raul T. Concepcion) is the original runner in the family. My father is the greatest influence in my running Life. I remember when I was a young age of 7. That was the year 1971, I would see my father run around the village in Forbes Park to do his usual 5km run.  and sometimes I would join him if I could but only for 200 meters. I remember him lacing up his Bata – Brand running shoes. (Nike, Asics, Adidas etc. was not available in the Philippine at that time) . Up to this day it is still very clear in my memory. At present, my father still does a little jogging in his treadmill. He is still is very strong at the age of 77.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON: </span></strong>There are those that are seriously into running like Patrick, my brother in law Jimmyton Araneta who is a full ironman and myself.</p>
<p>My wife, Karen, also runs but every time she get up to 7km she gets pregnant (haha) we are now expecting our 5th child.</p>
<p>But last year&#8217;s Condura run created a &#8220;running boom&#8221; within the Concepcion clan. In fact there are 30 or so family members joining the Condura run this year.</p>
<p>Then, there is my dad who used to run a lot when he was younger. During last year&#8217;s run, he fell because the road was uneven and ended up with a nasty cut on his eye that had to be stitched. But despite this he refused any medical help and still ran to the finish line all bloodied and bruised. What a fighter he truly is. He truly is the Condura &#8220;durable&#8221; man.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">What do you enjoy most about running?  </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK: </span></strong>Running is something I enjoy doing. I believe it moulds your character to be a better person. Running makes me feel unique. It gives me confidence and I feel alive. When I run, I run NOT for others but for myself.  “It is a time for me and my God to connect.”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="P7140198[2] by JPizarro2008, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25278596@N07/3344540395/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3344540395_6663c81002.jpg" alt="P7140198[2]" width="448" height="320" /></a></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON:</span></strong> It&#8217;s the best way to de-stress. It&#8217;s like I pressed a reset button in my mind after every run and I suddenly feel great again.  I feel very calm and peaceful. It&#8217;s almost like a spiritual experience.  Most of my best ideas come from running.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Can you share with us your weekly training program?  Do you train together?</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK:</span></strong> I average at least 75 &#8211; 85 km/wk. Saturday is my long run day usually about 21 &#8211; 25km. Depending on how I feel. I would also incorporate 1 day a week of speed and tempo run. I usually have 1 or 2 days rest in a week. Wed is usually my rest day. While Sunday is my Race Day.</p>
<p>I don’t get to run with Ton because I run in the morning around 4.30am and Ton is usually an evening runner. And because I reside in Alabang and he resides in Makati it’s difficult to meet.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON: </span></strong>When i&#8217;m training for a 42km marathon, I follow the FIRST training program which I picked up from Runners World magazine. It follows a &#8220;less is more&#8221; marathon training philosophy spread over 4 months with only 3 runs a week. Tuesday is speed work, Thursday is tempo and Saturday is a long run. Its perfect training program for those who have a hectic work schedule. I also lift weights to strengthen my core and my legs which i find very effective in making you run your best and to prevent injury.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t train with Pat because he will find me too slow.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">What was the most memorable race for you?</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK: </span></strong> The most memorable race has to be the Vancouver International Marathon 1983 I finished in 3hrs. 52mins and 20 sec. The 2nd most memorable race has to be the Philippine “Pasig” Marathon 2008 because after 24 years I did my 2nd marathon.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON:</span></strong> Every marathon is like a baby and they are all special. But the New York City marathon would be on top of the list. It felt fantastic running along side 39, 000 people and being cheered by the crowds of over a million people throughout the entire 42km distance. You will truly feel like an olympian for the day.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="DSC_7548 copy by JPizarro2008, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25278596@N07/3345400498/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3345400498_7deb3c0240.jpg" alt="DSC_7548 copy" width="290" height="448" /></a></p>
<p>A close second is Lake Kawaguchi in Japan. My breath was taken away with the beauty of running in and out of a forest with resplendent golden leaves in its full autumn glory and by a placid lake with Mount Fuji as the back drop.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="japan tc copy by JPizarro2008, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25278596@N07/3345383798/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3345383798_060f2db7c4.jpg" alt="japan tc copy" width="448" height="330" /></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">What was the toughest race?</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK:</span></strong> Philippine “Pasig “Marathon 2008. The reason is because at the last 10km of the race I was really hurting. My Legs wanted to quit. I was cramping all over but my heart and soul made me continue. When I reach the finish line I couldn’t help but cry because i felt an accomplishment as a runner as a person.<em> “Sometimes the moment that challenges us the most defines us” – Joan Benoit Samuelson</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>TON: </strong></span>My second milo marathon in July 2007 was the toughest because of the heat. I remember cramping really bad at 35km. But I refused to give up. So you just learn how to run with a cramp. 20 feet before the finish line, every single muscle in both legs cramped and locked up! I could not move! I said oh no this is truly a case of so near and yet so far. It was really embarrassing to stop before crossing the finish line instead of sprinting towards it. Luckily the cramp released its vice like grip on my legs and I was able to walk the remaining steps to complete my 3rd marathon.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">What advice can you give to those who will make Condura their first race ever?</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK:</span></strong>  Just enjoy the race. <em>“The Miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start&#8221; – John “The Penguin Runner&#8221; Bingham.</em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON: </span></strong>Be proud that you actually woke up early to join the race.  Have a light breakfast and pray that you accomplish all your bathroom duties before you leave the house. Play your best tunes. Run at your own pace. Suck in the energy that is all around you. Enjoy the experience and treat yourself to a fantastic breakfast after the run then have a good sleep!</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">What is your dream race?</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK: </span></strong>Hummmmm my dream Race is a Manila to Baguio City Ultra Race. We start in Quirino Grandstand, Manila and the finish line will be in Burnham Park, Baguio City.  It will be an Individual run not a Team relay race. That for me is the test of ultimate endurance. <em>“Running is a head game, it is more mental than physical.&#8221; </em></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON:</span></strong> to run the Paris marathon</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>QUICK QUESTIONS:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Favorite shoe&#8230;</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK: </span></strong>Asics 2020 and 2030 / Nike Lunar</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON:</span></strong> For 10k and 16km races I use Nike Lunars. They are very light and provide excellent cushioning. For the marathon, I use the Asics Kinsei 1</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Power song&#8230;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>PATRICK:</strong></span> Music? I don’t run with music. I can’t enjoy my run with music. Music distracts me. I like the peace and quiet when I run.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>TON: </strong></span>The theme from Rocky and &#8220;Don&#8217;t give up&#8221; by Chicane. But these days I prefer to run without music.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Best running accessory&#8230;</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK: </span></strong>Garmin 205</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON: </span></strong>Garmin 405</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Solo or  group&#8230;</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">PATRICK: </span></strong>Always solo. Running is a time for me with God. I’m not a good running Partner, If I run with a group I always think about how the group is doing ( am I running to fast&#8230;to slow&#8230; do I talk to much&#8230;&#8230;etc.) total distraction from what running enjoyment is.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON:</span></strong> mostly solo. Running is often the only time I have alone.  However, I do enjoy running with my best friends and R40- runners for others</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Favorite race distance&#8230;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>PATRICK:</strong> </span>any distance between 10k and 42k.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>TON:</strong></span> 42km &#8211; would you believe?</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">10k PR</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>PATRICK:</strong></span> 41 min. 10 sec.  UBC (University of British Columbia), 1983</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON: </span></strong>51 min. 37 sec.</p>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Marathon PR</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>PATRICK:  </strong></span>Vancouver International Marathon 1983 I finished in 3 hrs. 52 mins and 20 sec.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">TON:</span></strong> 4 hrs. and 49 min.</p>
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		<title>Sydney Marathon Now a Candidate for World Marathon Majors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 23:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>All of us World Marathon Majors finishers are always looking out for the next race that&#8217;s going to be added to the prestigious list. News came out today that Sydney Marathon may be one of them! Read on below&#8230; The Blackmores Sydney Marathon has officially been announced as a candidate race for the Abbott World [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All of us World Marathon Majors finishers are always looking out for the next race that&#8217;s going to be added to the prestigious list. News came out today that Sydney Marathon may be one of them! Read on below&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16100" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" srcset="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1-172x115.jpg 172w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-1.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p>
<p>The Blackmores Sydney Marathon has officially been announced as a candidate race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) &#8211; the first marathon in Oceania to be nominated.</p>
<p class="p1">The announcement marks the commencement of a multi-year evaluation process by AbbottWMM.<span id="more-16099"></span></p>
<p><a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16103" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="683" srcset="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4-150x100.jpg 150w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4-172x115.jpg 172w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-4.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a> <a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16104" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" srcset="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-150x100.jpg 150w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5-172x115.jpg 172w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-5.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p>
<p>To become a Major, the Sydney Marathon will be required to meet strict criteria over a three-year period and if successful, will join an esteemed group of races &#8211; Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, BMW-BERLIN Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon &#8211; as a new member of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">“We have always believed that the Blackmores Sydney Marathon has what it takes to be an Abbott World Marathon Major, so becoming one of only three candidate races is a tremendous honour”, said Wayne Larden, Race Director, Sydney Marathon.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">“The Sydney Marathon is part of Australia’s largest running festival, the Sydney Running Festival, attracting thousands of participants to run across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and finish under the sails of the Sydney Opera House each year.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16102" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="682" srcset="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3-172x115.jpg 172w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-3.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">“We can now take a huge leap forward and become one of the most iconic running events in the World and achieving this status would be a tremendous boost for Sydney and Australia. Australia is a proud sporting nation, and we want to call on all of Australia’s runners from all over the country and runners from overseas to support the Sydney Marathon achieve the criteria to become an Abbott World Marathon Major in Sydney”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">Whilst the Sydney Marathon already meets many of the requirements set by the Abbott World Marathon Majors and continual enhancements will be made to the race over the next three years including significant growth of our marathon finishers.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16101" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2-683x1024.jpg" alt="" width="683" height="1024" srcset="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2-83x125.jpg 83w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sydney-Marathon-2.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></a></p>
<p class="p1">“We are pulling out all the stops to achieve these goals and greatly appreciate the support of the running community across Australia and Overseas, as well as the support from our partners, sponsors, staff and volunteers who are helping to make this dream a reality.” Larden said.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">The Sydney Marathon and its candidacy for the Abbott World Marathon Majors series is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">NSW Minister for Tourism and Sport Stuart Ayres said the candidacy acknowledges the Sydney Marathon as a world-class event with one of the most spectacular marathon courses on the planet.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">“No city in the world has a better combination of natural beauty, love of sport and iconic infrastructure for hosting a marathon than Sydney. The Sydney Marathon is recognised as one of the world’s best marathon events, uniting people of all backgrounds to enjoy an unforgettable running experience. The World Marathon Majors candidacy recognises Sydney as a premier destination to join the great marathon cities of the world, while showcasing Sydney’s natural beauty and desirable lifestyle to a global audience.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">“Achieving the status of an Abbott World Marathon Major would cement Sydney’s position as one of the world’s great sporting event cities. It would attract thousands of visitors to the Harbour City and play a key role in the NSW Government’s ambition to make Sydney and NSW the major events capital and premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific,” Mr Ayres said.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">A legacy event of the Sydney Olympics, the Sydney Marathon will attract some of the world’s greatest long-distance runners and wheelchair athletes to Sydney throughout the candidacy period. The presence of these elite athletes is expected to draw significant interest in the event, lower current finish times and act as a drawcard for age group runners.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">The candidacy also sees Infront, a Wanda Sports Group company, become a stakeholder in the Sydney Marathon. The organisation will provide strategic input on both media rights and sponsorship strategy whilst also supporting the event throughout the evaluation phase.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">Hans-Peter Zurbruegg, Senior Vice President Personal &amp; Corporate Fitness at Infront, said: “Sydney is an amazing destination and has an iconic marathon with a strong legacy. Infront is delighted to form part of the efforts to make it an AbbottWMM event in the coming years. The event is already recognised as a success, and we will leverage our expertise, networks, and insights to elevate the event to the next level. We are proud to work in close partnership with the Abbott WMM team, as well as the Sydney team including all stakeholders to make the dream of establishing a WMM event in Sydney, Australia come true.”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">CEO Athletics Australia, Peter Bromley added: Athletics Australia is extremely proud to be the owners of Australia’s greatest running festival. A legacy event of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, it has a long and prestigious history. Building on that, this candidacy opportunity will deliver significant growth to the event and showcase the sport of Athletics far more broadly. We look forward to assisting the event achieve the criteria and become an Abbott World Marathon Major.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">Dawna Stone, recently appointed Abbott World Marathon Majors CEO said, “The Abbott World Marathon Majors are delighted to welcome the Sydney Marathon into the candidate process from 2022. This presents an exciting opportunity to expand our impact into Oceania and further our mission to create, grow and support opportunities for all to discover the power of the marathon community. We look forward to working closely with the team in Sydney as we start this journey together!”<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">The marathon is part of the Sydney Running Festival which boasts incredible courses that take in Sydney’s most scenic and iconic landmarks. The Sydney Marathon provides runners with the unique opportunity to run over the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge, traffic-free, before crossing the finish line surrounded by the sails of the Sydney Opera House.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">In addition to the Sydney Marathon, Cape Town’s Sanlam Marathon and China’s Chengdu Marathon are currently part of the AbbottWMM candidate process. Only three candidate spots are available.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p class="p1">The Blackmores Sydney Running Festival including the Sydney Marathon will take place on Sunday 18 September 2022. Early bird entries are open at <span class="s1"><b>sydneyrunningfestival.com.au</b></span><b>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></b></p>
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		<title>Basecamp: Pre-Marathon Base Training starts JULY 4</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Basecamp is a 12-week running program that will build your base mileage for marathon training. It is essentially the pre-training program to TBR Dream Marathon training. The running program was designed by certified USATF Level 1 and RRCA running coach and TBR Dream Marathon founder, Jaymie Pizarro, The Bull Runner. Who can join? Basecamp is for individuals [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Basecamp is a 12-week running program that will build your base mileage for marathon training. It is essentially the pre-training program to <a href="https://www.tbrdream.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TBR Dream Marathon</a> training.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The running program was designed by certified USATF Level 1 and RRCA running coach and TBR Dream Marathon founder, Jaymie Pizarro, The Bull Runner.</span><span id="more-16096"></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Who can join?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Basecamp is for individuals who are new to running, beginners, or runners who are coming back after a long hiatus.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">There are 3 Phases to Basecamp with each phase being 4 weeks:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><strong>Phase 1: Jul 4 to 31 </strong>&#8211; if you are new to running or wish to start running again gently start here</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><strong>Phase 2: Aug 1 to 28</strong> &#8211; if you are a beginner runner ora runners who is returning after a long hiatus start here</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><strong>Phase 3: Aug 29 to Sep 25</strong> &#8211; for beginner runners, runners returning after a long hiatus, or runners who want a light running program to prep them for marathon training</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The program is open to runners who are not registered for TBR Dream Marathon.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: Poppins;">What do you get?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here’s what you receive when you join us:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">+ Weekly Running plan delivered via Tempo by TBR mobile app</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Poppins;">+ Direct messaging to Coach Jaymie for support</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Poppins;">+ Exclusive group access on Tempo by TBR mobile app</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: Poppins;">How does a typical week look?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">You will be running 3x a week: 2 weekdays are regular runs while we run a bit longer on weekends. You also have one day of walking. Other days you can choose to rest or cross-train. You can switch the days to accommodate your schedule.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The program encourages run-walk intervals for the program. This means we run then walk for a few minutes and repeat. This method is what we have used for all our marathons with over 6,000 TBR Dream alumni and is based on the Galloway Run-Walk Method of U.S. Olympian and running coach, Jeff Galloway.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">All runs are done on your own at your most convenient time and preferred schedule. Runs can be done outdoors or on a treadmill.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: Poppins;">How will this help you?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Base training will allow you to gradually increase your running time or distance without putting much strain on your body. This safely builds your fitness level whether you are just starting to run or a runner who is just coming back after a long hiatus. This program will improve your endurance slowly but surely with less risk of injury.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><u>This is a BASE TRAINING program.</u> Our goal is to build your foundation for marathon training, NOT go into full training mode just yet. We will go at an easy pace.</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: Poppins;">How much is Basecamp?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Each phase (4 weeks) costs only USD7.99 or roughly PHP400. That’s only P100 per week!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you purchase the entire 12-week program, it’s only USD19.99 or PHP1,000. You save PHP200!</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: Poppins;">How can I join?</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">You may register at the link below. We only accept credit card or paypal.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://www.tempobytbr.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">&lt;&lt;&lt;JOIN NOW &gt;&gt;&gt;</a></span></p>
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		<title>TBR Dream Marathon 2023 is back!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 16:37:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><span><img width="107" height="150" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-107x150.gif" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="tbrdreammarathon" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-107x150.gif 107w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-215x300.gif 215w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-733x1024.gif 733w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-768x1073.gif 768w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-500x699.gif 500w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-89x125.gif 89w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px" /></span></p>
<div class="feedexcerpt">Come and join TBR Dream Marathon, my baby, my personal project, and advocacy. It&#8217;s the first and only marathon in the world that caters to first- and second-time marathoners. Now on its 12th year, The Bull Runner (TBR) Dream Marathon will be held on Feb. 12, 2023 at Clark Parade Grounds in Pampanga. Registrants will [&#8230;]</div>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span><img width="107" height="150" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-107x150.gif" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="tbrdreammarathon" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-107x150.gif 107w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-215x300.gif 215w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-733x1024.gif 733w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-768x1073.gif 768w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-500x699.gif 500w, https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/TBRPOSTER-05.26.22-89x125.gif 89w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px" /></span><div class="feedexcerpt"><p><span style="color: #000000;">Come and join TBR Dream Marathon, my baby, my personal project, and advocacy. It&#8217;s the first and only marathon in the world that caters to first- and second-time marathoners.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Now on its 12th year, The Bull Runner (TBR) Dream Marathon will be held on <strong>Feb. 12, 2023 at Clark Parade Grounds</strong> in Pampanga. Registrants will enjoy a free marathon training program, in-person monthly Bull Sessions (run clinics), virtual monthly Bull Circles (running talks), and a Send-Off Party right before the race. Of course, you&#8217;ll also have one of the most memorable experiences of your life when you run your first marathon with us surrounded by the cheers of our volunteer Dream Chasers and the support of your batchmates who will, by that time, be your best running buddies!</span><span id="more-16090"></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">This year, we have a lot of new features for the race, such as a new Base Training Program to get beginner runners ready for the training ahead. This is purely option and virtual and begins on July 4. We&#8217;ll also have a new mobile app which runners can use to view their marathon program for the week. Just for an additional monthly fee, you&#8217;ll get a Strength training program for runners, meditation classes, and weekly motivational tips to get you race ready.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Application opens on JUNE 4, 2022 at 12:00PM. More info about registration<span style="color: #ff0000;"> <a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.tbrdream.com/getting-in/how-to-join/">HERE</a>.</span> Please read our <a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.tbrdream.com/race-info/rules-regulations/"><span style="color: #ff0000;">RACE RULES</span></a> and <span style="color: #ff0000;"><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.tbrdream.com/race-info/race-faqs/">FAQ</a></span> before signing up too. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">As always, slots for TBR Dream Marathon run out within a few hours, so we encourage you to save the Application link and show up on time. Click below to access the link:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://apply.tbrdream.com/">&lt;&lt;&lt; SIGN ME UP FOR TBR DREAM MARATHON 2023! &gt;&gt;&gt;</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">We look forward to running with you!</span></p>
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		<title>A New Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 03:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<div class="feedexcerpt">For years now, I wanted to put my Health Coach certification into practice. But, for those who know me well, running always came first. My focus was running my own marathons. And, inspiring people to run their own through TBR Dream Marathon. Then, the pandemic happened. Without races as goals, I was lost. I gained [&#8230;]</div>
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<p>For years now, I wanted to put my Health Coach certification into practice. But, for those who know me well, running always came first. My focus was running my own marathons. And, inspiring people to run their own through TBR Dream Marathon.</p>
<p>Then, the pandemic happened. Without races as goals, I was lost. I gained 10 lbs even if I was running and biking. My cholesterol was at an all-time high by October 2020. I was at my unhealthiest both physically and mentally.</p>
<p>Thankfully, I pulled myself out of that rut. I lost 8 lbs and stopped obsessing over my weight, went vegan, dropped my cholesterol back into the safe zone by May, and ran my 19th marathon at the virtual Global Marathon Challenge. Last but not the least, I found myself in a better, healthier headspace.</p>
<p><a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GlobalMarathon3.gif"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16027" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GlobalMarathon3.gif" alt="" width="600" height="566" /></a></p>
<p>Through that rollercoaster ride, I realized that people may need help to get healthier, fitter or just feel better about themselves.</p>
<p>I created <strong>TBR LYF</strong>.</p>
<p><a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IG_TEASER.gif"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16029" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IG_TEASER.gif" alt="" width="600" height="600" /></a></p>
<p><strong>TBR LYF is a four-week virtual challenge for what I call my 3Ms: MOVEMENT, MINDSET and MEALS.</strong> It goes beyond running. It goes beyond just fitness. It goes beyond me.</p>
<p>TBR LYF is about a whole-person transformation brought to you by myself and our team of experts in their fields. We’ve basically done all the prep work for you and all you have to do is show up.</p>
<p>Registration will be on August 1.  We start September 3.</p>
<p>For now, let it simmer. I&#8217;ll tell you more about it in the weeks to come.</p>
<p><a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IG_TEASER2.gif"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16030" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IG_TEASER2.gif" alt="" width="600" height="600" /></a> <a href="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IG_TEASER3.gif"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16031" src="https://thebullrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IG_TEASER3.gif" alt="" width="600" height="600" /></a></p>
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		<title>Running Tips during these Coronavirus Times</title>
		<link>https://thebullrunner.com/2020/03/running-tips-during-these-coronavirus-times/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<div class="feedexcerpt">Not many people know that I&#8217;m an introvert and loner, but I am. So, running alone and practicing social distancing, as required during these Coronavirus times, is nothing new for me. I love my solo runs. If you&#8217;re struggling with running alone and missing your run buddies, here are some tips while we&#8217;re waiting for [&#8230;]</div>
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<p>Not many people know that I&#8217;m an introvert and loner, but I am. So, running alone and practicing social distancing, as required during these Coronavirus times, is nothing new for me. I love my solo runs. If you&#8217;re struggling with running alone and missing your run buddies, here are some tips while we&#8217;re waiting for all this to blow over (and, yes, we will get through this!):</p>
<p><strong>*Start early.</strong> If you&#8217;re working or studying from home, it&#8217;s easy to lose all track of time. Get your run done first thing in the morning.  Don&#8217;t even think about it. Just do it.  It also sets you up for the rest of the day.</p>
<p><strong>*Mix it up.</strong> Don&#8217;t just run 5ks or 10ks at the same pace throughout the week. Include fartleks (alternate fast and slow runs), short tempo and easy runs. I don&#8217;t recommend you push too hard this time because we&#8217;re not aiming to break record.  Priority is to stay healthy.</p>
<p><strong>*Cross train.</strong> Running daily can feel like a chore, even to me. Add strength or body-weight exercises, yoga, biking, or other activities into your routine.</p>
<p><strong>*Listen to music, audiobooks or podcasts.</strong> I listen to music during fast runs. Nowadays, to manage the anxiety and stress during these times, I&#8217;ve been listening to more positive and enlightening podcasts.  I believe it&#8217;s important to filter the information that goes through your ears because it truly influences your way of thinking.</p>
<p><strong>*Set virtual group runs. </strong> We used to this back in the day with blogger friends across the globe.  We&#8217;d set a date, time and distance  convenient for all and run together&#8230; virtually.  Once you agree to this, you can&#8217;t skip it!</p>
<p><strong>*Set goals.</strong> Now that there are no group runs or friends to motivate you to run, you have to be accountable to yourself. Set clear goals at the start of each week. Write it down as if it were an important meeting and follow through.</p>
<p><em>Note: The assumption is made that your government allows for going outdoors and that you are not currently experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or illness.</em></p>
<p>If you have any questions about your safety while running during COVID-19, here’s an informative article by Runner’s World:<br />
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a31439358/running-during-coronavirus/</p>
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		<title>TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2020 Moves to Clark</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2020 02:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear Dreamers – Batch 2020, Due to the Taal ashfall and its health risks for runners as well as the potential eruption of Taal Volcano in the coming weeks, TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2020 will be moving its race venue to CLARK PARADE GROUNDS, Pampanga. Gun start will be moved to 2AM. Event: TBR [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Dreamers – Batch 2020,</p>
<p>Due to the Taal ashfall and its health risks for runners as well as the potential eruption of Taal Volcano in the coming weeks, TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2020 will be moving its race venue to CLARK PARADE GROUNDS, Pampanga. Gun start will be moved to 2AM.</p>
<p>Event: <strong>TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2020</strong><br />
Venue: <strong>Clark Parade Grounds (in front of Clark Museum)</strong><br />
Assembly: <strong>1:00AM, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020</strong><br />
Gun start: <strong>2:00AM, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020</strong><br />
Cut off: <strong>10:00AM (8 hours)</strong></p>
<p>Please know that we assessed all possible alternatives and chose this to be the best option for majority of the runners with the HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL RUNNERS as top priority. This move is not something we wanted, but as it is with calamities or emergency situations, we learn how to manage. We made this difficult decision with two priorities in mind.</p>
<p><strong>1. Runners’ safety:</strong> As of January 24, Filinvest City was not safe for runners to run in due to ash circulating in the air despite the best efforts of Filinvest City to regularly clean the roads. While Filinvest City advised us that the roads would be safe to run on by February 1, we were still faced with the risk of a possible eruption of Taal Volcano. According to a Phivolcs report (<a href="https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/01/21/1986499/phivolcs-taal-recharging-powerful-eruption">21 Jan 2020, Philippine Star</a>), Taal Volcano is on Alert Level 4, which means that it has the potential to erupt in days. We decided on moving the event to a safer environment rather than risk the health of runners or worse a possible full cancellation of the event should an eruption occur.</p>
<p><strong>2. Runners’ training, schedules and preparations.</strong> We had been receiving several questions and concerns about the race: Will it be postponed? Will it be moved? Most of you requested for a change in venue due to booked flights or blocked calendars for race day. We also felt that we had to make a decision as early as we could and not wait for the last minute, such as early February, since you were about to run 30km on January 26. If the race would be postponed after that date, as marathoners ourselves, we knew that you would have hit your peak even before the new race date. That would not have been good for your performance. We knew that deciding earlier would also give you time to prepare for the race in the new venue.</p>
<p><strong>What does this mean for your race entry?</strong> Our race rules and regulations state that we do not offer refunds or deferments for whatever reason. You consented to this when you registered for the race. Majority of your race fee has been spent on Bull Sessions and Bull Circles as well as all race giveaways (e.g., finisher’s bags, medals, shirts, etc.), which have been produced. However, we care about you and fully understand your concerns so we decided to allow for deferment. Below are the details:</p>
<p><strong>100% cost deferment to next year&#8217;s TBR DREAM MARATHON 2021</strong><br />
This means you&#8217;ll get a guaranteed spot in next year’s event. You will NOT have to pay a registration fee for 2021.<br />
• You must be a first or second time marathoner when you register for TBR Dream Marathon 2021.<br />
• We still want to see you! We invite you to still join us at the Send Off Party on Feb. 12, 2020</p>
<p>If you will opt to defer, please fill the form at the link below before <strong>JANUARY 31, 2020, 12NN</strong>. You will receive an email to confirm deferment by the 1st week of February.  If you will be participating in the race, there is no need to fill up the form.</p>
<p>We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused you, but we are doing our best to work with the situation. I will say this again with all sincerity: <strong>This decision was made with your health and safety as top priority</strong>. I am crossing my fingers that we’ll see you at the starting line of your first marathon with us at Clark.</p>
<p>If you have any concerns, please email our hotline at tbrdream@gmail.com. You can also send me a direct message on IG @thebullrunner. Thank you for your patience and understanding.</p>
<p>&lt; LINK: <b>No longer available after Jan. 31 &gt;</b></p>
<p>Gotta Run,</p>
<p>Jaymie<br />
IG @thebullrunner</p>
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		<title>Shakey&#8217;s Color Fun Run on 31 Aug 2019</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>WHAT: SHAKEY&#8217;S COLOR FUN RUN DISTANCE AND FEES: 3K (P500) and 7K (P600) VENUE: RC Santos Parade Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga REGISTRATION: any Shakey’s store, online at https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/, and on-site at Clark Freeport Zone In line with its commitment to provide great times and great memories, Shakey’s, the leading casual dining restaurant in the [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>WHAT: <strong>SHAKEY&#8217;S COLOR FUN RUN</strong><br />
DISTANCE AND FEES: 3K (P500) and 7K (P600)<br />
VENUE: RC Santos Parade Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga<br />
REGISTRATION: any Shakey’s store, online at <a href="https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/shakeyscolorfunrun2019">https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/</a>, and on-site at Clark Freeport Zone</p>
<p>In line with its commitment to provide great times and great memories, Shakey’s, the leading casual dining restaurant in the country, is hosting its very own “Color Fun Run” on August 31, 2019.<span id="more-15996"></span></p>
<p>More than a restaurant that serves fun and pizza, Shakey’s recognizes the importance of maintaining good health and wellness. Nowadays, there’s a constant need for people to relieve stress and improve their state of health. This fun-filled event is a great opportunity for patrons and fitness enthusiasts to bond and come together for a good cause, promote healthier living.</p>
<p>The race will be held at <strong>RC Santos Parade Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga,</strong> and there will be two race categories, <strong>3km and 7km.</strong> As part of the event, 7km participants will get <strong>Shakey’s Chicken ‘N’ Rice, regular-sliced Hawaiian Delight pizza and bottled water,</strong> while the 3km participants will get <strong>Shakey’s Chicken ‘N’ Rice and bottled water.</strong> All runners will receive a T-shirt, a running bib and a finisher medal.</p>
<p>Exciting prizes await the winners as there are a total of 20,000 pesos in cash to be given away. The top three finishers of the 7km category will receive 8,000 pesos, 5,000 pesos and 3,000 pesos respectively. The top three finishers of the 3km category, on the other hand, will receive 4,000 pesos, 2,000 pesos and 1,000 pesos.</p>
<p>Race registration is at 600 pesos for 7km and 500 pesos for 3km. Interested participants may register at any Shakey’s store, or sign up online at <a href="https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/shakeyscolorfunrun2019">https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/</a>, as well as on-site at Clark Freeport Zone.</p>
<p>Now more than ever, Shakey’s brings together families and friends for a more active lifestyle. So you can still enjoy your pizza guilt-free, as there are a lot of ways to stay fit, active and healthy. With Shakey’s “Color Fun Run”, it’s fun, family and fitness.</p>
<p>Register now for Shakey&#8217;s Color Fun Run on August 31, 2019 on this <a href="https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/shakeyscolorfunrun2019">LINK</a>.  After submitting the form, please check your email for the payment and event details.</p>
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		<title>Chasing Dreams</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.&#8221; (Mark Twain) I’m a Dreamer. Always has been, always will be. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. </em><em>So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. </em><em>Explore. Dream. Discover.&#8221; (</em><em>Mark Twain)</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>I’m a Dreamer. Always has been, always will be.</strong> I know no other way to live but to constantly strive towards achieving, learning, and growing as much as I can. I’ve always felt the need to make sure that I’m living this one life I have the best way I can… even if that meant I had to say good bye to some things to make way for the new.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Looking back, I’ve always been comfortable with reinvention. I went from being a sedentary 30-year-old mom to a marathon maniac in her 40s lol. I was a research analyst turned marketer turned freelance graphic designer who fell into blogging and, in the last few years, went full circle by finding my way back to my roots in corporate marketing. As The Bull Runner, I went through an evolution of sorts too adding magazine editor and race organizer under my job title. Last but not the least, in my personal life, I’m now a single mom and happily co-raising my two children with my ex-husband. I used to be scared of being alone, but now I relish it. In the past five years, I’ve found strength and happiness in my own independence and solitude.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Some people fear change. I embrace it.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Now, it’s time for more change as I chase after a big dream. A dream I’ve had for myself since my 20’s, but I chose to prioritize other people or maybe life simply got in the way. A dream so big that I actually do cartwheels in my head with excitement, but at the same time I also want to pee in my pants due to stress lol.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">For the past months, I’ve asked myself over and over: Am I doing the right thing? Why am I making my life even more difficult? Will I be strong enough to do this all on my own? Am I going nuts? So many questions. None of which I can answer if I don’t take this giant leap. So, here I am. Jumping. All in.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">By next month, with my two teens in tow, I’m leaving Manila to take up my <a href="https://thecdm.ca/program/mdm">Masters in Digital Media</a> at <a href="https://thecdm.ca/">Centre for Digital Media</a> in Vancouver. It’s a 16-month program that I feel was made for me. I’m so excited to be a student again! The bonus? I’ll be in a beautiful city where I look forward to running and biking to my heart’s content. (Hello <a href="https://www.seawheeze.com/">Seawheeze Half Marathon</a> and <a href="https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/whistler/?gclid=CjwKCAjwpuXpBRAAEiwAyRRPgYYT1A9cX1Yc_bHz0JN7miIt3U2SA10yVgmfDanTMX4vXzKeKIZN0BoC2r0QAvD_BwE">GranFondo Whistler</a>!)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">But, at the same time, my heart breaks for all that I’m temporarily leaving behind. Aside from family, friends, and the running community, there is TBR: my TBR babies, our TBR friends, and most especially the incoming batch of <a href="https://www.tbrdream.com/">TBR Sun Life Dream 2020</a>. While I feel separation anxiety as I write this, I also trust that my team will take good care of all of you, Dreamers. (TBR Dream Team has known about my plans since last year so we’ve actually been preparing for this!) Among other things, we plugged in a 6<sup>th</sup> Bull Session into the program, I added IG Live sessions with myself and our coaches, I will try my best to do more IG Live to hear your achievements or address your concerns (I’ll try to overcome my vlogger shyness too. Gulp), and last but not the least, I’ll be home in December for a Bull Session and February on race day so it’s like I won’t even be gone! You won’t even miss me! Wait, I hope you miss me even juuust a little bit.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If there’s anything I want to leave with you for now, it’s to remind you that whether in running or in life, always welcome change in your life.  In fact, if things become too easy or dull, seek change in you or around you.  Always ask yourself if you can do more, work harder, or be better than who you were yesterday.  Listen, you don&#8217;t have to move countries like craycray me is doing lol.  It could be something as simple as changing your hairstyle, or signing up for a marathon, starting a new business, or finally asking that cute runner out.  If there is anything to be afraid of, it would be living a mediocre or stagnant life.  So, please, chase after dreams that scare the crap out of you, and when you achieve that, go and look for another one. Don’t ever stop. Grab life by the horns and live it to the fullest. Take it from this 43-year-old Tita who’s going back to school eager to hang out with her millennial classmates lol.</p>
<p>No goodbye, Dreamers.  Just see you again soon! Mwah!</p>
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