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

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.

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!