Adidas KOTR King of the Road 2010

From time to time, i will posting my recounts of previous runs. i have neglected or completely forgotten posting them on my blog. Running became a big part of my life last year and this year. i guess i got tired from mountaineering but I'm not saying I'm giving up on it or will ever not do mountain climbing again. I'm just going into the hype of what's happening in and around the city.

So for this year, Im joining KOTR because it will be a tradition for me. Although the registration fee has gone up from php500 to php850, Im still for it. I guess its meant to be since i had plans of backing out the last minute. I was told that there were no more slots left but because of Papa X, he worked around his contacts and we got our slots.

There have been a lot of negative comments regarding the way of organizing this event. I had none last year. In fact we had no problems claiming our race kits. That was the reward for being early i guess. We Filipinos do have the tendency of coming in late or doing things the last minute. Also, no accidents or untoward incidents during race time. We saw a lot of celebrities too! Im posting some of our previous photos.

With Rustom Padilla aka Bebe Gandang Hari. i didnt know he was into running with compressor leggings pa at that time. Not sure if

he actually run. She said she was in the 10k category.

Analog devices friends and Karylle. Nice to know that she too is into running and has been in a lot of podiums too! Idol!

Cant wait for the Oct 24,2010! Hope to see a lot of celebrities again and fellow runners. :)

TMR:Taking part in the 10.10.10 history

The 10.10.10 " A Run for the Pasig River" made history last Sunday. People from all walks of life unite. SGV has confirmed that the official race starters are at 116, 892. The crowd gathered at three starting points, SM Mall of Asia, Ayala Avenue in Makati and CCp Complex. Team Maxim joined the 5k race distance. It was also nice seeing the debut of the Team Maxim jersey. Too bad i dont have all the moolah to get one. Maybe someday the company can also sponsor. :)

I heard a lot of positive comments regarding the race. Some said it was organized and peaceful despite the big turnout of people. Also, people actually cared! It was a great way to support mother earth. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas on this one!

Finishers band: Glad they used recycled materials. Not the baller/rubber kind.

On the low side, a lot has still to be done to save Philippine rivers. We must act now! Or else sayang naman ang ganda ng Pilipinas! Sayang din ang mga Ilog natin! What if those who joined the run would actually help pick up trash on the river itself. Would they or would they not?

Congrats again to all the finishers of the historic 10-10-10 Run for Pasig River! Hats off to all of you guys! You not only helped our Pasig River, but showed the world that Filipinos can care about the environment.

Ilog Pasig

On my highschool yearbook, my ambition was to become marine biologist inorder to save the Ilog Pasig. 15 years ago, Ilog Pasig was a picture of disaster. It was the epitome of water pollution for me. Squatters and basura was a common site. Fast forward to now, it is a picture of hope. Thru the many efforst on non governemnt agencies, IlogPasig is slowly recovering.

i am happy that in my own little way, i can help rebuild the ilog pasig. not actively though since i have been sick of sore eyes for the past 12 days. boo! so sad!

Anyways, happy 10.10.10 Pasig Run! Im hoping for a fun and organized event!

my first attempt at aquathlon

its been a long time since my last post but im back. im super duper excited to record may first attempt at aquathlon. ive started swimming a month ago. im this old and it was at this time of my life i learnt to swim. well, better late that never right. Im still set at doing an aquathlon, sometime hopefully sooner but most probably later of my life. i know its a suntok sa buwan. what the heck, everything is possible. who would have known that id join an aquathlon.

it started with my former housemate and kataglay when he invited me to this fun run/swiom activity. he assured me that not all of the participants are great swimmers. some have basic knowledge but we thought i could catch up. besides, para sa n pa itong swimming lessons ko right? so i gave in, i joined. at least ill have that motivation to keep swimming. kahit mukha na akong nog nog.

so we woke up 2am since we are coming from cavite, marshalls need to be in the event 4am. oops! have i told you that i did not have training on my running. i did mostly swimming kasi sa tutuusin, i still dont have the perfect form yet.

so briefing started for the marshalls. i, on the other hand, had butterflies on my stomach. i was so scared even days before the end. good thing i had new found friends who assured me that they'' watch out for ne in case, you know. i had mixed emotions for this event, kaba for this is my first attempt at aquathlon. Ni sa bucket list ko wala ito, second, sana walang pulikat and third, ang wag mapahiya.

contest proper: at gun start, napagiwanan na ako agad. i was at the last pack of racers. i just went smoothly, i knew i had no practice so theres no point to stressed out myself. first, 2.5k, i am glad friends namin ang mga marshalls, they kept on cheering as on! seeing them smiling ang taking my pictures, i had no choice but to smile and keep going on.

swim: upon stepping on the transition area, i saw some people walking while on water. that gave me an added boost of confidence. so i swam, walked, swam, run on water. halo halo na. matapos ko lang. all of those captured on picture kaya mejo kahiya. but what the heck, tuloy lang. eve went ahead of me sa swimming but i got ahead of her sa run. i told myslef to save my energy na lang sa swimming then bawi sa takbo.

2nd run: all participants got disoriented at one point. everybody wanting to go to the finish lines.

overall, it was a tiring but fun activity. i got the chance to be with friends who are ever supportive and passionate as i am. also, i got the chance to enjoy this activity with my family although they were not with me physically.

i thank God for always being with me. ang lakas ko talaga kay papa God! :)

2010 Nature Valley Run

once again, another marathon to conquer for me. if everything goes well, this would be my second half marathon and my first run with our maxim running club. i missed out the earth run so ill make up by joining this.


more race information here:
http://www.naturevalleyrun2010.com

my first 21k marathon experience

np pictures taken. lowbatt ang camera namin. and pagod na rin after running for 2:26:18 mins! We woke up 2:30 AM this morning. buti na lang nakagising si apol. we had another drinking session last night. we had one of our friends from baguio come over. wala lang, just to have a party! we had at least 5 bottles each. i lost count. hindi pa naman ako sanay sa beer. after the third bottle, i can feel the dizziness. pero sige lang, go lang ng go. celebration of life, love and friendship ika nga. anyways, breakfast was around 2:45, took a bath and then nagpasundo na lang sa van. hinahanap na kasi nila kame. maaga pa naman ang gun start for 21k. good thing maaga nagstart ang race. race started 5:30 am. we started slow in running. averaging 9min/km.. then increasing our pace to 8km/min, then to 7km/min then 6km/min then finally stabilizing at a 7km.min pace. it helped that i had a pacer or my running buddy seth. he was the one who kept us going and going. i got lazyduring the first 10kms. i kept asking myself, bakit ko to pinasok. but i got inspired when we were already at the heritage park. thanks globe for the wonderful route map for the 21k. nung nakita kong im going on the 11th km, it got me pumped up.i kept running steadily for the next kilometers. good thing there were water and powerade stations for every 500m. that helped me avoid cramps during the entire race. although they say that during marathon, cramps is mind over matter. if its true or not, that's what i exactly did.

seth and i separated at the last 5 kilometers of the race. i also met andro along the way. nalagpasan ko sya. he got cramps na kasi. i on the other hand is not feeling that okay anymore. ive got my period at sa lahat pa ng araw para maghkaroon ng heavy flow, ngaun pa un. hayz! mejo nawala tuloy ang diskarte ko. pagdating ng buendia flyover, tinamad na ako tumakbo. sun was up already at hinndi ko na na-appreciate ang view. i did walk mostly until the last kilometer.

overall, it was a nice race, a good cause. once again, ive proven to myself that if i set my mind to something, i can do it. i finished the race in less than 3 hours in a true and fashionably style. cant wait to see the pictures! congratulations to team maxim. a job well done again. till next run.

Globe Run for Home 2010

MARCH 21, 2010 * 5am * MAKATI CBD

WHAT: This charity event aims to raise funds for the beneficiaries of Habitat for Humanity. Runners can choose from 3k, 5k, 10k, 15K and 21k races.

WHEN

Sunday, March 21, 2010, 5:00 AM

WHERE

Ayala Ave. and Paseo de Roxas, Makati CBD

Globe-Ayala Land Run For Home 2010
The first race ever to be held at the Ayala Triangle Garden and around the Makati Central Business District!

Sunday, March 21, 2010
For the benefit of Habitat of Humanity

Runners of every ilk--serious athletes, health buffs and weekend warriors alike, will converge at Makati City’s Ayala Triangle Garden to join one of the biggest urban runs of the year.

Cruise the 3k or 5k routes, or test your mettle with the 10k or 15k.

As for the hardcore runners, Get your game on with a 21k half-marathon.

***New distance: 15Km***

***Start and finish at the Ayala Triangle Garden!***

***Live Facebook Updates: broadcast to your friends as you cross markers and the finishline straight from the venue via ChampionChip***

***Photovendo and Runpix race analysis!***

***Live streaming of the run on the website for your friends and family overseas and those who can't make it to the event!***

***Care for the environment. Each singlet for the run is made of 3 recycled PET bottles; the first time this technology is used in the Philippines!***'

Please visit http://www.globe.com.ph/run for more details.

MAXIM Fun Run 2010

me with buddy, our hall of famer runner

Today was our annual company fun run. Although last year's was missed, nakabawi naman this time.

early birds

Congrats to TEAM MAXIM for winning in the Top 25 Women and Men Division. Special Mention to Arni, joy, Chito and Onin.



Run started a bit late pero hindi naman kame nabadtrip. All are very excited and when it was time for gun start, kumaripas sa takbo ang lahat maliban na ata sa akin. Traffic.
I was behind most girl runners but i was consistent with may space. I was trying to keep my composure kahit nappressure na. Nung andun na ako sa 3rd km, sinabihan ako na 4th daw ako among the girls. Malayo din ang gap ko sa 3rd placer. But i still kept my pace. At ayun nga, sa 4th km, nagsprint na ako. Yung 4th placer, mabilis din pero mukhang pinagbigyan na lang din aku..


i finished 3rd place! yehey!



Again, Congrats sa team maxim. And i need to start training for my first 21km...

what i talk about when i talk about running

Ive been contemplating on buying and reading this book. Luckily, i was at fully booked Serendra. Weee! free reading! Once i started reading this, i couldnt stop reading! but the kuripot side got to me. i'll just have to download the ebook for this.

the books fun to read. Since im a newbie at running and this might be my chosen sport. So i need all the info i can get. what better way to learn but read from other people's personal experience.

what are you reading now?

ADIDAS King of the Road 2009

Naka-register na ako! See U on the race! :)