Thursday, August 25, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
The 1st Mayor Benjo Villanueva Half Marathon, April 16, 2011
Before race day
After the Baguio 21k Feel the Hill, we wanted more hill training in preparation for the Nuvali 50 k trail ultramarathon. We saw this half marathon in the internet and knew what was waiting for us in Amadeo, a few kilometers away from Tagaytay City. Through an email response from capstonesystems168@gmail.com, we learned that on site registration is available up to 4:30 A.M. on race day.
After a meeting in Carmona Cavite on the 14th of April, I decided to proceed to Amadeo to view the race route. I followed the race map and found out that the route will pass through several barangays [Barangays Pangil, Halang, Banaybanay, Dagatan, Bucal, Maymangga, Minantok, Buho, Maitim, Talon, Salaban and Loma]. Unlike in other half marathons, this one does not have a u-turn at the mid-point. That means that you will only get to see your friends at the starting line and at the finish line. There were a lot of uphills and downhills along the route. A 4-kilometer uphill stretch along a highway [km. 10 to kilometer 14] is an indication that this is no PR route for non-elite runners. After going back to the Amanahis Oval where the start and finish lines would be located on race day, we were surprised to find out that the distance covered reached 24 kilometers. We surmised that we could have traversed a wrong direction along the supposed route but the additional distance was not something to frown upon. As a matter of fact, we were happy that for a P300 registration fee, we will be running more than a half marathon. Anyway, we told ourselves that the exact distance would be known on race day through our GF 305s. The route has much to offer except one main concern – presence of so many stray dogs!
Race day
By 3:30 A.M., we were already there at the Amanahis Oval. The very cold weather forced us to wear our jackets. The Samar brothers [Attys. Audi and Red] were of course present because of my constant prodding 2 days before that they should not miss this half marathon.
A few minutes past 4 A.M., on site registration started. The starting line could hardly be noticed because of the absence of bright lights, loud speakers and music, and the other usual things that you get to see in races organized by coach Rio. There was not even a short program before the start of the race. The politician for whom this race was named after was a “no-show” before or after the race. But what do you expect from politicians? One joke has a politician saying the following words: “pinangakuan ko na nga kayo, gusto niyo pa tuparin ko.” Anyway, with or without the mayor or any of his representatives, the race must go on.
There was no gun to start the race, only a guy using a megaphone shouting: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, go, go, go, go. Race started at 5 A.M.
As expected, the route was just as we surveyed. What we didn’t expect is the organizer’s failure to coordinate with the barangay leaders to put away the stray dogs from the race route. In the CAMSUR marathon, there were many stray dogs we saw along the route before race day. On race day, however, the CAMSUR organizers made sure that there was not a single stray dog that would be seen along the route. Not for this Amadeo half marathon, though. Runners were forced to slow down or even walk because of the presence of so many dogs.
Another problem was that water stations were located at very far intervals. Two runners I passed by at the 6km. mark were complaining because of the absence of a water station up to this point. Imagine finding the first water station at the 6km. mark and you will understand the trouble that some runners had to experience. I made the right decision to bring along with me my hydration belt otherwise I would have ranted a lot while running.
At the 18 km. mark before passing through a bridge and an uphill, I was certain that the distance would be more than 21 kilometers. I reached the 21k mark with a time of 01:52 on my GF 305 but the finish line was still way far ahead.
The road going to the finish line was not even closed to traffic. At the finish line, I was handed over the 21k medal. Distance covered as shown in my Garmin is 22.1 kms. It was pleasure to meet some of the 21k runners from Manila who went here just for the fun. I also met the youngest 5k participant, Armil Jansen Esguerra, a 6 year old kid from Barangay 12, Amadeo Cavite. With his parents giving him all-out support, Armil finished the 5k race faster than a lot of grown-ups [official time to be shown as soon as results are out]. June covered this 22.1 km. race in 2 hours and 9 minutes while Atty. Audi finished it in 2:30 after suffering leg cramps. Ultramarathoner and BDM 160 finisher Atty. Red decided to wait for us at the finish line after experiencing severe stomach problems at the start of the race.
The only saving factors for this race are the challenging race route, the finisher’s medal and the finisher’s certificate for the 21k runners. Sadly, it failed in the following aspects:
[1] cash prizes were awarded only to the top 3 overall finishers without regard to gender;
[2] water stations were located at very far intervals;
[3] absence of coordination between the race organizer and the barangay officials;
[4] lack of concern for the welfare and safety of the runners;
[5] so many stray dogs along the route; one runner almost got bitten by a dog at the 8km mark; two motorcycle riding marshals save the day for some runners by driving away the dogs;
[6] road to the finish line was not closed to traffic.
To the organizer of this race - better luck next time. There is always a next time where the organizer can implement the necessary steps to improve on future races. And to the municipal officials, you could have shown your collective support on this race by not being a no-show. Sayang, nagsipag sana kayo at gumising ng maaga dahil first half marathon pa man din ito. Sayang, tsk, tsk, tsk.
After the Baguio 21k Feel the Hill, we wanted more hill training in preparation for the Nuvali 50 k trail ultramarathon. We saw this half marathon in the internet and knew what was waiting for us in Amadeo, a few kilometers away from Tagaytay City. Through an email response from capstonesystems168@gmail.com, we learned that on site registration is available up to 4:30 A.M. on race day.
After a meeting in Carmona Cavite on the 14th of April, I decided to proceed to Amadeo to view the race route. I followed the race map and found out that the route will pass through several barangays [Barangays Pangil, Halang, Banaybanay, Dagatan, Bucal, Maymangga, Minantok, Buho, Maitim, Talon, Salaban and Loma]. Unlike in other half marathons, this one does not have a u-turn at the mid-point. That means that you will only get to see your friends at the starting line and at the finish line. There were a lot of uphills and downhills along the route. A 4-kilometer uphill stretch along a highway [km. 10 to kilometer 14] is an indication that this is no PR route for non-elite runners. After going back to the Amanahis Oval where the start and finish lines would be located on race day, we were surprised to find out that the distance covered reached 24 kilometers. We surmised that we could have traversed a wrong direction along the supposed route but the additional distance was not something to frown upon. As a matter of fact, we were happy that for a P300 registration fee, we will be running more than a half marathon. Anyway, we told ourselves that the exact distance would be known on race day through our GF 305s. The route has much to offer except one main concern – presence of so many stray dogs!
Race day
By 3:30 A.M., we were already there at the Amanahis Oval. The very cold weather forced us to wear our jackets. The Samar brothers [Attys. Audi and Red] were of course present because of my constant prodding 2 days before that they should not miss this half marathon.
A few minutes past 4 A.M., on site registration started. The starting line could hardly be noticed because of the absence of bright lights, loud speakers and music, and the other usual things that you get to see in races organized by coach Rio. There was not even a short program before the start of the race. The politician for whom this race was named after was a “no-show” before or after the race. But what do you expect from politicians? One joke has a politician saying the following words: “pinangakuan ko na nga kayo, gusto niyo pa tuparin ko.” Anyway, with or without the mayor or any of his representatives, the race must go on.
There was no gun to start the race, only a guy using a megaphone shouting: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, go, go, go, go. Race started at 5 A.M.
As expected, the route was just as we surveyed. What we didn’t expect is the organizer’s failure to coordinate with the barangay leaders to put away the stray dogs from the race route. In the CAMSUR marathon, there were many stray dogs we saw along the route before race day. On race day, however, the CAMSUR organizers made sure that there was not a single stray dog that would be seen along the route. Not for this Amadeo half marathon, though. Runners were forced to slow down or even walk because of the presence of so many dogs.
Another problem was that water stations were located at very far intervals. Two runners I passed by at the 6km. mark were complaining because of the absence of a water station up to this point. Imagine finding the first water station at the 6km. mark and you will understand the trouble that some runners had to experience. I made the right decision to bring along with me my hydration belt otherwise I would have ranted a lot while running.
At the 18 km. mark before passing through a bridge and an uphill, I was certain that the distance would be more than 21 kilometers. I reached the 21k mark with a time of 01:52 on my GF 305 but the finish line was still way far ahead.
The road going to the finish line was not even closed to traffic. At the finish line, I was handed over the 21k medal. Distance covered as shown in my Garmin is 22.1 kms. It was pleasure to meet some of the 21k runners from Manila who went here just for the fun. I also met the youngest 5k participant, Armil Jansen Esguerra, a 6 year old kid from Barangay 12, Amadeo Cavite. With his parents giving him all-out support, Armil finished the 5k race faster than a lot of grown-ups [official time to be shown as soon as results are out]. June covered this 22.1 km. race in 2 hours and 9 minutes while Atty. Audi finished it in 2:30 after suffering leg cramps. Ultramarathoner and BDM 160 finisher Atty. Red decided to wait for us at the finish line after experiencing severe stomach problems at the start of the race.
The only saving factors for this race are the challenging race route, the finisher’s medal and the finisher’s certificate for the 21k runners. Sadly, it failed in the following aspects:
[1] cash prizes were awarded only to the top 3 overall finishers without regard to gender;
[2] water stations were located at very far intervals;
[3] absence of coordination between the race organizer and the barangay officials;
[4] lack of concern for the welfare and safety of the runners;
[5] so many stray dogs along the route; one runner almost got bitten by a dog at the 8km mark; two motorcycle riding marshals save the day for some runners by driving away the dogs;
[6] road to the finish line was not closed to traffic.
To the organizer of this race - better luck next time. There is always a next time where the organizer can implement the necessary steps to improve on future races. And to the municipal officials, you could have shown your collective support on this race by not being a no-show. Sayang, nagsipag sana kayo at gumising ng maaga dahil first half marathon pa man din ito. Sayang, tsk, tsk, tsk.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Baguio 21K Feel the Hill
My 4th race for year 2011 and my 3rd out-of-town race for this year [Cebu 2011 marathon and Clark 21k being my other races]. Joining this race in Baguio City gives another breather for guys like me who need to have a break from the weekly Metro Manila races. This race brings back the excitement that I will sorely miss if I were to join races in the NCR. One thing for sure, it’s nice to be back to where I completed my primary education. Back in the 70’s, my parents “migrated” from Dumaguete City to Baguio City because my father, a civil and geodetic engineer by profession, worked for Benguet Consolidated Incorporated. We stayed in Balatoc Mines [note: Balatoc used to be “one heaven of a place” because back then, it was managed by Americans. We had the Crosbys and other American sounding names running Benguet until the Filipinos took over the management. I would have preferred the Americans running the management like heaven rather than Filipinos running it like hell.] for a little over six years until my parents decided to buy a house in Las Piñas. Balatoc is just a few kilometers away from KIAS, the turning point of the 21k race.
Back to this first ever 21k race in Baguio. Our group was really excited to join this race. Most of us took the Victory Liner De Luxe bus in going to and from Baguio City. Dexter Lim brought along his wife and friends Imma and Nhoree. These three ladies are now serious running enthusiasts, I suppose.
The route
With all the uphills and downhills that the route had to offer, one would think that this would be one of the more difficult races for the past 2 years. But gauging the course’s level of difficulty from the performance of the elite runners and the other fast-paced runners, I would say that the route is just as challenging as the other races nearby Metro Manila [Corregidor 21k, Biodiversity 21k and Makiling 16k]. I am very happy that all my friends did well in this race. Everyone enjoyed this short sojourn to the City of Pines.
21K
Rank Bib No. Name Finish Time Chip Time
46 2143 Quintin II Atienza 1:51:34 1:51:18
65 21128 Herbert Lee 1:56:16 1:55:59
67 2128 Jerome Aragones 1:56:24 1:56:17
72 21358 Lana Jacel Mercado 1:56:55 1:56:43
117 21359 Mark Anthony Mercado 2:06:38 2:06:25
122 2127 Mary June Villamor 2:07:09 2:07:00
193 21325 Grace Rivera 2:20:32 2:20:21
196 21129 Dexter Lim 2:20:49 2:20:33
219 21142 Teodoro del Mundo 2:23:58 2:23:42
10K
Rank Bib No. Name Finish Time Chip Time
37 1046 Maria Encarnacion 1:07:07 1:06:57
Cancio
131 1048 Immaculate Tiong 1:18:05 1:17:55
139 10190 Norielyn Fajilan 1:19:52 1:19:42
145 1047 Josephine Lim 1:21:28 1:21:18
166 1045 Jocelyn Lee 1:27:00 1:26:49
This race deserves a 3 star-rating mainly because of the following:
[1] challenging route and the nice 21k medal;
[2] there was no clogging at the finish line;
[3] medals and certificates were given immediately after a 21k runner crosses the finish line; and
[4] results were promptly released less than a week after the race.
Constructive comments:
[1] Race organizers must always think that the welfare and safety of the runners assume primary importance.
[2] Water stations need to be located within an interval of not more than 2.5 kms.
[3] Very few marshals manned the route. There were many portions of the route where there were no marshals to guide the runners, especially at the zigzag portions. Runners were left on their own. It was a “bahala na kayo” situation in some parts of the route. One good thing though is that runners were not left off to fend for themselves – some runners were kind enough to give warning signals to the other runners, even shouting at the top of their voices that a vehicle is coming their path].
View the results [source: Takbo.ph]by clicking the icon shown below:
Baguio 21K - 21K Results
Baguio 21K - 10K Results
Baguio 21K - 5K Results
Back to this first ever 21k race in Baguio. Our group was really excited to join this race. Most of us took the Victory Liner De Luxe bus in going to and from Baguio City. Dexter Lim brought along his wife and friends Imma and Nhoree. These three ladies are now serious running enthusiasts, I suppose.
The route
With all the uphills and downhills that the route had to offer, one would think that this would be one of the more difficult races for the past 2 years. But gauging the course’s level of difficulty from the performance of the elite runners and the other fast-paced runners, I would say that the route is just as challenging as the other races nearby Metro Manila [Corregidor 21k, Biodiversity 21k and Makiling 16k]. I am very happy that all my friends did well in this race. Everyone enjoyed this short sojourn to the City of Pines.
21K
Rank Bib No. Name Finish Time Chip Time
46 2143 Quintin II Atienza 1:51:34 1:51:18
65 21128 Herbert Lee 1:56:16 1:55:59
67 2128 Jerome Aragones 1:56:24 1:56:17
72 21358 Lana Jacel Mercado 1:56:55 1:56:43
117 21359 Mark Anthony Mercado 2:06:38 2:06:25
122 2127 Mary June Villamor 2:07:09 2:07:00
193 21325 Grace Rivera 2:20:32 2:20:21
196 21129 Dexter Lim 2:20:49 2:20:33
219 21142 Teodoro del Mundo 2:23:58 2:23:42
10K
Rank Bib No. Name Finish Time Chip Time
37 1046 Maria Encarnacion 1:07:07 1:06:57
Cancio
131 1048 Immaculate Tiong 1:18:05 1:17:55
139 10190 Norielyn Fajilan 1:19:52 1:19:42
145 1047 Josephine Lim 1:21:28 1:21:18
166 1045 Jocelyn Lee 1:27:00 1:26:49
This race deserves a 3 star-rating mainly because of the following:
[1] challenging route and the nice 21k medal;
[2] there was no clogging at the finish line;
[3] medals and certificates were given immediately after a 21k runner crosses the finish line; and
[4] results were promptly released less than a week after the race.
Constructive comments:
[1] Race organizers must always think that the welfare and safety of the runners assume primary importance.
[2] Water stations need to be located within an interval of not more than 2.5 kms.
[3] Very few marshals manned the route. There were many portions of the route where there were no marshals to guide the runners, especially at the zigzag portions. Runners were left on their own. It was a “bahala na kayo” situation in some parts of the route. One good thing though is that runners were not left off to fend for themselves – some runners were kind enough to give warning signals to the other runners, even shouting at the top of their voices that a vehicle is coming their path].
View the results [source: Takbo.ph]by clicking the icon shown below:
Baguio 21K - 21K Results
Baguio 21K - 10K Results
Baguio 21K - 5K Results
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
RESULTS of the 2ND CLARK ANIMO RUN 2011
THE 2nd CLARK ANIMO RUN 2011,
21K half-marathon, March 6, 2011
Clark Parade Grounds, Angeles, Pampanga
After my CEBU [Jan. 2011] and CONDURA [Feb. 2011] full marathons, this half marathon offered a welcome respite to me and my friends. With this race as my very first in Clark, the excitement was really there. The pre-registration ads had the organizers saying that this is a much better and bigger race than the first one. True enough, the race was much better than I expected. This may be a bigger race than the one that precedes it but I do not really mind the number as long as it is a good race where everyone could have lots of fun.
For this race, the organizers really deserve heartfelt congratulations and a pat on their backs. My friends and I got our money’s worth. The route was challenging although not a PR route because of some uphills near the area they refer to as “the wall”. From start to finish, we enjoyed the run. Meanwhile, the organizers/emcees had their day at the finish line stage, delivering funny lines and jokes that could qualify one of them as a comedian and give Joey de Leon a run for his money.
With the absence of the many elite runners from Metro Manila who probably joined the Unilab race [note: Unilab race was held on the same date and time], I ended up at NO. 9 overall with a slow but decent time of 1:49:15 [four minutes off my personal best]. My friend June took 3rd place and a podium finish in the female category with a time of 1:59:24 and 28th overall. She received a cash prize of P1,500.00, gift certificates from SPORTSHOUSE worth P1,500.00 and lots of goodies to cap off her sub-2 performance.
Reasons why this race deserves a very high rating:
[a] very challenging route;
[b] plenty of water stations strategically located at 2kms. interval; lots of bananas, gatorade, chocolates;
[c] marshals were located at strategic points of the race route;
[d] very friendly and accommodating staff; the organizers and race officials were even seen cheering for the runners;
[e] the scenery gives runners a refreshing feeling as compared to what “The Fort” races can offer.
Suggestions for future races:
[a] size of the medals for the 21k runners must be bigger;
[b] include a 42k marathon if the organizers really are up to the challenge.
RACE RESULTS FOR THE 2nd CLARK ANIMO RUN
AGAIN, KUDOS TO LA SALLE PAMPANGA FOR A WELL-ORGANIZED RACE! And of course, this article will not be complete without the photos. So, here are the photos:
starting line
The finish line sign.
Winners of the 10k male category
Winners of the 10k female category
Winners of the 21k female category
Winners of the 21k male category
21K half-marathon, March 6, 2011
Clark Parade Grounds, Angeles, Pampanga
After my CEBU [Jan. 2011] and CONDURA [Feb. 2011] full marathons, this half marathon offered a welcome respite to me and my friends. With this race as my very first in Clark, the excitement was really there. The pre-registration ads had the organizers saying that this is a much better and bigger race than the first one. True enough, the race was much better than I expected. This may be a bigger race than the one that precedes it but I do not really mind the number as long as it is a good race where everyone could have lots of fun.
For this race, the organizers really deserve heartfelt congratulations and a pat on their backs. My friends and I got our money’s worth. The route was challenging although not a PR route because of some uphills near the area they refer to as “the wall”. From start to finish, we enjoyed the run. Meanwhile, the organizers/emcees had their day at the finish line stage, delivering funny lines and jokes that could qualify one of them as a comedian and give Joey de Leon a run for his money.
With the absence of the many elite runners from Metro Manila who probably joined the Unilab race [note: Unilab race was held on the same date and time], I ended up at NO. 9 overall with a slow but decent time of 1:49:15 [four minutes off my personal best]. My friend June took 3rd place and a podium finish in the female category with a time of 1:59:24 and 28th overall. She received a cash prize of P1,500.00, gift certificates from SPORTSHOUSE worth P1,500.00 and lots of goodies to cap off her sub-2 performance.
Reasons why this race deserves a very high rating:
[a] very challenging route;
[b] plenty of water stations strategically located at 2kms. interval; lots of bananas, gatorade, chocolates;
[c] marshals were located at strategic points of the race route;
[d] very friendly and accommodating staff; the organizers and race officials were even seen cheering for the runners;
[e] the scenery gives runners a refreshing feeling as compared to what “The Fort” races can offer.
Suggestions for future races:
[a] size of the medals for the 21k runners must be bigger;
[b] include a 42k marathon if the organizers really are up to the challenge.
RACE RESULTS FOR THE 2nd CLARK ANIMO RUN
AGAIN, KUDOS TO LA SALLE PAMPANGA FOR A WELL-ORGANIZED RACE! And of course, this article will not be complete without the photos. So, here are the photos:
starting line
The finish line sign.
Winners of the 10k male category
Winners of the 10k female category
Winners of the 21k female category
Winners of the 21k male category
Monday, February 28, 2011
BATAAN DEATH MARCH 160K photos
Photos at the 20+ kilometer mark
TEAM RED composed of Attys. Audi Samar and Alex Martin, BDM 102 finisher DAX, myself and June Villamor. SUPPORT TEAM FOR ATTY. RED SAMAR.
TEAM RED composed of Attys. Audi Samar and Alex Martin, BDM 102 finisher DAX, myself and June Villamor. SUPPORT TEAM FOR ATTY. RED SAMAR.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
RUNRIO TRILOGY 2010 AWARDS NIGHT
What do you know? I feel proud to be one of those invited for the awards night not because I won a race organized by RIO [impossible for me to win a race during this lifetime, ha ha ha] but for something else. I am one of the runners who have successfully participated in and completed the longest distances in all three legs of the Runrio Trilogy 2010.
Here is the invitation I received through email:
"Runrio, Inc., in it’s desire to give honor to all runners who have successfully participated in and completed the longest distances in all three legs of the Runrio Trilogy 2010 is holding a prestigious event, its first ever Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night.
A Hollywood-themed party entitled “Lights, Camera, Run!”, this event will be another chance for runners to get-together only this time the difference is they will have take off their running shoes and training clothes and don a semi-formal attire as their running achievement is recognized in an unconventional and creative way.
Lights, Camera, Run! – The Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at six o’clock in the evening (6:00pm) with Decagon Silver City ( corner Frontera Drive and Julia Vargas Ave.,Frontera Verde, Pasig City) as the venue.
WHO ARE INVITED TO ATTEND?
All runners who have successfully completed the Runrio Trilogy 2010 by running the following categories are automatically invited to attend this prestigous gathering:
21km at the Runrio Trilogy 2010 Leg 1 : The Century Superbods Run
21km at the Runrio Trilogy 2010 Leg 2: The Nature Valley Run
32km (Afroman Distance) at the Runrio Trilogy 2010 Leg 3: The Unilab Run United 2
They together with Runrio’s valued friends will have a fun night of get-together with chit-chat, food and drinks to share, plus of course, the Awards to be given to all Runrio Trilogy 2010 “longest distance finishers”.
Everyone who qualifies will be notified or invitations will be sent via any of the following means: via email, SMS (text message), landline phone call, or even via post.
VERIFICATION REQUEST:
1. Attached below is the downloadable list of Runrio Trilogy 2010 21km/21km/32km Finishers. If you are one of these but did not find your name on the list, please do inform Runrio, Inc. via email to feedback@runrio.com
2. If you are one of the said Finishers but were unable to completely/correctly provide your contact details such as home/office address, landline and/or mobile phone number, email address, please do coordinate with Runrio, Inc. via email to feedback@runrio.com
So everyone, get your non-running clothes ready and see you at the “Lights, Camera, Run!” – The Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night!
FAQs:
Q: I also ran and finished all three legs of the Runrio Trilogy 2010 but in different categories (not 21km/21km/32km), am I qualified to attend this event?
A: No, only those who ran and finished the 21km category for both legs 1 and 2 and the 32km category for leg 3 are qualified to attend.
Q: I completed the Runrio Trilogy 2010 by finishing 21km/21km/32km but did not find my name on the official list. What should I do?
A: Email feedback@runrio.com for your records to be verified and the list updated.
Q: I verified the official list and I am indeed one of the qualified attendees. Problem is I was not able to provide my complete contact details (mailing address, email address, landline or mobile phone) during registration. I might not be able to receive the official invite, what can I do?
A: Email feedback@runrio.com to coordinate updating of your contact details.
Q: My friend is among the qualified runners but he will not be able to attend, can I attend in his/her place?
A: No, the invitation is non-transferrable.
Q: My friend/relative/spouse/sibling/parent is among the qualified runners, can I join him/her/them in attending the event?
A: An invitee can bring along a maximum of two companions but each will need to purchase a ticket worth PHP500 prior to attending the event. To do this, the invitee will have to coordinate with the contact person indicated in the invitation that they will receive."
Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night OFFICIAL LIST OF RUNNERS (as of February 14, 2011)
FOR SURE, I WILL BE THERE AT THE AWARDS NIGHT! SEE YOU THERE!
Here is the invitation I received through email:
"Runrio, Inc., in it’s desire to give honor to all runners who have successfully participated in and completed the longest distances in all three legs of the Runrio Trilogy 2010 is holding a prestigious event, its first ever Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night.
A Hollywood-themed party entitled “Lights, Camera, Run!”, this event will be another chance for runners to get-together only this time the difference is they will have take off their running shoes and training clothes and don a semi-formal attire as their running achievement is recognized in an unconventional and creative way.
Lights, Camera, Run! – The Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at six o’clock in the evening (6:00pm) with Decagon Silver City ( corner Frontera Drive and Julia Vargas Ave.,Frontera Verde, Pasig City) as the venue.
WHO ARE INVITED TO ATTEND?
All runners who have successfully completed the Runrio Trilogy 2010 by running the following categories are automatically invited to attend this prestigous gathering:
21km at the Runrio Trilogy 2010 Leg 1 : The Century Superbods Run
21km at the Runrio Trilogy 2010 Leg 2: The Nature Valley Run
32km (Afroman Distance) at the Runrio Trilogy 2010 Leg 3: The Unilab Run United 2
They together with Runrio’s valued friends will have a fun night of get-together with chit-chat, food and drinks to share, plus of course, the Awards to be given to all Runrio Trilogy 2010 “longest distance finishers”.
Everyone who qualifies will be notified or invitations will be sent via any of the following means: via email, SMS (text message), landline phone call, or even via post.
VERIFICATION REQUEST:
1. Attached below is the downloadable list of Runrio Trilogy 2010 21km/21km/32km Finishers. If you are one of these but did not find your name on the list, please do inform Runrio, Inc. via email to feedback@runrio.com
2. If you are one of the said Finishers but were unable to completely/correctly provide your contact details such as home/office address, landline and/or mobile phone number, email address, please do coordinate with Runrio, Inc. via email to feedback@runrio.com
So everyone, get your non-running clothes ready and see you at the “Lights, Camera, Run!” – The Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night!
FAQs:
Q: I also ran and finished all three legs of the Runrio Trilogy 2010 but in different categories (not 21km/21km/32km), am I qualified to attend this event?
A: No, only those who ran and finished the 21km category for both legs 1 and 2 and the 32km category for leg 3 are qualified to attend.
Q: I completed the Runrio Trilogy 2010 by finishing 21km/21km/32km but did not find my name on the official list. What should I do?
A: Email feedback@runrio.com for your records to be verified and the list updated.
Q: I verified the official list and I am indeed one of the qualified attendees. Problem is I was not able to provide my complete contact details (mailing address, email address, landline or mobile phone) during registration. I might not be able to receive the official invite, what can I do?
A: Email feedback@runrio.com to coordinate updating of your contact details.
Q: My friend is among the qualified runners but he will not be able to attend, can I attend in his/her place?
A: No, the invitation is non-transferrable.
Q: My friend/relative/spouse/sibling/parent is among the qualified runners, can I join him/her/them in attending the event?
A: An invitee can bring along a maximum of two companions but each will need to purchase a ticket worth PHP500 prior to attending the event. To do this, the invitee will have to coordinate with the contact person indicated in the invitation that they will receive."
Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night OFFICIAL LIST OF RUNNERS (as of February 14, 2011)
FOR SURE, I WILL BE THERE AT THE AWARDS NIGHT! SEE YOU THERE!
Monday, January 31, 2011
LAWYERS ON THE RUN
Who says that lawyers spend most of the time thinking about nothing but to earn money and becoming filthy rich? Who says that lawyers are mostly out-of-shape individuals with nothing to show except their big tummies and balding heads? Gone were those days that lawyers hate exercises and other physical activities. These days you will find out that most lawyers are now very much concerned about their health – no thanks to the never ending stress that comes with a lawyer’s work. Stress, pressure and anxiety come as part of a lawyer’s life. Instead of just drinking and eating to their tummy’s delight, most lawyers I come across with recently have incorporated exercise and other physical activities into their daily lives. Some lawyers go to the gym religiously. Others play golf, basketball, badminton, tennis and other sports activities.
Which brings me to the title of this piece – lawyers on the run. The “new” breed of lawyers have taken running as a sport and as an almost daily physical activity. There are now many lawyers who are avid runners, balancing training with their work and family lives. What is truly amazing is that there are now lawyers who do not only join fun runs [3k, 5k, 10k, 15k, 16k] but also half-marathons, full marathons and ultra-marathons. Performance-wise, gender has become a non-factor as there are lady lawyers who can run faster that their male counter-parts.
I’ve seen how these lawyers have truly enjoyed running not only as a sport but also as a passion. You see them on Sundays around the UP oval, in MOA, the Fort area and in other Metro areas suitable for running.
So, here is a partial list of Lawyers on the Run:
Ultra-marathons [distance above 50 kms.]
Events
1. Samar, Red BDM 2010, Baguio TNF100 2010
BDM 2009
Triathlon
1. Truya, Gandhi
2. Uybarretta, Carlos
Full marathons [42.195 kms.] Events
1. Adaza, Homobono II Camsur 2010
2. Aragones, Jerome Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Cebu 2011
3. Capuchino, Allen Honolulu 2009, Chicago 2010
4. Chua, Bayani Honolulu 2009, Chicago 2010
5. Dimaano, Olivia Rosita Condura 2010, Milo 2010, Cebu 2011
6. Laron, Henry Camsur 2010
7. Martin, Alexander Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Subic 2011
8. Samar, Audi Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Subic 2011
9. Samar, Red Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Subic 2011
10. Sarmiento, Ulpiano New York 2010
11. Ronald Torrijos [Quezon City Prosecutor]
12. Villarta, Rene [a.k.a. the
Jazzrunner] Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010
and several others
Half-marathons [21.095 kms.]
1. Argosino, Al
2. Banes, Arnel
3. Bartolome, Alexis [QC Prosecutor]
4. Bohol, Oscar P.
5. Bretana, Joseph M.
6. Calma, Victorina
7. Saguisag, Rebo
8. The full marathoners and ultramarathoner as listed above
NOTE: This is just a partial list. For sure, there are so many other lawyers who are supposed to be in this list. You can send the names of your lawyer friends who were able to finish the full and/or half marathons together with a list of the events they’ve participated in.
Which brings me to the title of this piece – lawyers on the run. The “new” breed of lawyers have taken running as a sport and as an almost daily physical activity. There are now many lawyers who are avid runners, balancing training with their work and family lives. What is truly amazing is that there are now lawyers who do not only join fun runs [3k, 5k, 10k, 15k, 16k] but also half-marathons, full marathons and ultra-marathons. Performance-wise, gender has become a non-factor as there are lady lawyers who can run faster that their male counter-parts.
I’ve seen how these lawyers have truly enjoyed running not only as a sport but also as a passion. You see them on Sundays around the UP oval, in MOA, the Fort area and in other Metro areas suitable for running.
So, here is a partial list of Lawyers on the Run:
Ultra-marathons [distance above 50 kms.]
Events
1. Samar, Red BDM 2010, Baguio TNF100 2010
BDM 2009
Triathlon
1. Truya, Gandhi
2. Uybarretta, Carlos
Full marathons [42.195 kms.] Events
1. Adaza, Homobono II Camsur 2010
2. Aragones, Jerome Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Cebu 2011
3. Capuchino, Allen Honolulu 2009, Chicago 2010
4. Chua, Bayani Honolulu 2009, Chicago 2010
5. Dimaano, Olivia Rosita Condura 2010, Milo 2010, Cebu 2011
6. Laron, Henry Camsur 2010
7. Martin, Alexander Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Subic 2011
8. Samar, Audi Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Subic 2011
9. Samar, Red Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010, Subic 2011
10. Sarmiento, Ulpiano New York 2010
11. Ronald Torrijos [Quezon City Prosecutor]
12. Villarta, Rene [a.k.a. the
Jazzrunner] Camsur 2010, QCIM 2010
and several others
Half-marathons [21.095 kms.]
1. Argosino, Al
2. Banes, Arnel
3. Bartolome, Alexis [QC Prosecutor]
4. Bohol, Oscar P.
5. Bretana, Joseph M.
6. Calma, Victorina
7. Saguisag, Rebo
8. The full marathoners and ultramarathoner as listed above
NOTE: This is just a partial list. For sure, there are so many other lawyers who are supposed to be in this list. You can send the names of your lawyer friends who were able to finish the full and/or half marathons together with a list of the events they’ve participated in.
Monday, January 10, 2011
CEBU MARATHON 2011 RESULTS
After I reached the finish line, I was so glad that I was able to accomplish my 3rd full marathon with no injuries at all! After I received my medal, I then came to realize that this was actually my 3rd marathon in a span of less than 4 months [i.e., 105 days from September 26, 2010 where I did the CAMSUR marathon].
Joining this marathon was worth every centavo I spent. This was a very well-organized race that was worth the experience.
This race would definitely be there up the scale when it comes to rating purposes. To the organizers, MABUHAY KAYONG LAHAT!
Reasons why this race deserved a very high rating:
[a] very unique medal for the 42k finishers;
[b] nice route for all runners;
[c] plenty of water stations, with bananas, chocolates and biscuits;
[d] plenty of marshals who were located at strategic points of the race route;
[e] cheering groups along the 42k route;
[f] very friendly and accommodating staff;
[g] singing band located at the SRP going to Talisay City;
[h] group of young male dancers at the SRP;
[i] results came out within 24 hours.
View the results by clicking any of the icons below:
42K Male
42K Female
21K Male
21K Female
5K Male
5K Female
Joining this marathon was worth every centavo I spent. This was a very well-organized race that was worth the experience.
This race would definitely be there up the scale when it comes to rating purposes. To the organizers, MABUHAY KAYONG LAHAT!
Reasons why this race deserved a very high rating:
[a] very unique medal for the 42k finishers;
[b] nice route for all runners;
[c] plenty of water stations, with bananas, chocolates and biscuits;
[d] plenty of marshals who were located at strategic points of the race route;
[e] cheering groups along the 42k route;
[f] very friendly and accommodating staff;
[g] singing band located at the SRP going to Talisay City;
[h] group of young male dancers at the SRP;
[i] results came out within 24 hours.
View the results by clicking any of the icons below:
42K Male
42K Female
21K Male
21K Female
5K Male
5K Female
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