Rexona Run 2011 - A RUNRIO Series

                                                     Joseph (left) & Andrew - my awesome Boss (right)

Exactly two weeks after the Yamaha Run for Heroes, my co-workers/ friends and I had signed up for the Rexona Run 2011. It  was held last July 24, 2011 near the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) .
It came as an impulse when I urged the others to join this run. At first we were all reluctant to join because the venue was not at BGC but we figured what the heck, why dont we try a different 10K route this time.

Again we joined the 10K category which made it my 3rd run, second 10K (because my first run was just a 5K). Only the 3 of us joined the event which was surprisingly still fun even there were just a few of us this time.
I remember when we saw the released route at the RUNRIO site, we were a bit disappointed because it looked so tedious, the route pretty much just passed along Roxas Boulevard which was just one straight direction with fewer turns unlike the usual BGC routes.
And just like any other Runrio Series, thousands had joined the Rexona Run 2011 and though there were many participants, the event was still very well-organized. Runrio and its sponsors had provided well-stocked hydration tents, sprinklers stations (as an alternative for foam stations), medical stations and accurate check points with the use of their newly launched Timing Chips in replacement for D-Tags. The loot bags were full of useful giveaways too like deodorants, shampoos, toothpastes, canned goods etc.But I guess the content of those loot bags depends with the sponsors.

And since I'm just an average runner I finished the race at 1:14:08, that was actually a 6-minute improvement from my Yamaha 10K run. I'm thankful for that improvement but I'm still aiming for more significant progress in my next 10/ 21Ks.


This is my overall standing in the race, I got this from the RUNRIO site courtesy of RunPix ;) - Please click on the image to zoom in.

YAMAHA Run for Heroes 2011 (BGC)

After a few months of wandering in nothingness (lol), I finally got bored. I've realized that my workout routines were not as intense as they were during my first few months of trying to lose weight. So I checked online and found out from RUNRIO - the YAMAHA Run for Heroes 2011.

Just like the NATGEO Run 2011, this event was also held at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City last July 3.  But this time, my friends (workmates) and I had decided to join the 10K category.

We've done some trainings before this event, we ran/jogged a lot, run the stairs (to develop endurance) and monitor our food intake. Yeah, we actually made a great deal of preparation before joining the 10K. With all humility, we were not all born athletes (sorry to say my dear friends) but we have to be truthful to ourselves and learn to accept that fact to prevent from hurting ourselves physically.

Anyway, the registration fee for the 10K race costs around PHP 600. The loot bags that were given after the race were not so bad at all. There were also certificates that were distributed to the finishers, but I think even the non-finishers were able to get one.(lol)

I finished the race at 1 hour 28 minutes and 36 secs. (1:28:36). Most of my guy workmates had finished ahead of me but I believe that the important thing is that even if we had different finish time - we all managed to have fun!

There were seven of us who joined this event, myself was not included in this picture.

It got really addicting after the Yamaha Run, so right now, we're totally eyeing to join half-marathon events (21K) hopefully within the next couple of months. We still need more practice though, we don't want to develop any injuries by forcing ourselves to jump right in the long runs.

Chao! See you in my next post!

NATGEO Earth Day Run 2011 - April 10 (Bonifacio Global City)

I was so psyched when I joined my first run. My co-workers and I signed up for the NATGEO Earth day Run 2011 last April 10. Some of us were in the 5K category and some joined in the 3K cat. It was an awesome experience and was really challenging. I say it was challenging because it had been a long time since I ran that far and it was our first time to join a fun run. Thousands of people participated in the said event and it's a bit comforting to know that people from different walks of life (young, old, slim, chubby, athletes, non-athletes) were able to join.

My friend in the picture below didn't look he was having a great time, did he? (LOL)

Anyway, thank goodness I was able to finish the race and I'm proud to say that slow as I was (but in a consistent pace) I reached the finish line at around 39 minutes plus.
And yes! I brought my camera to capture the time (amongst other things) while running. (LOL)

After the race we got to gather around an open area where the sponsors had set up their booths. And we hang-out there for a bit.
It was really fun and that's how my friends and I became addicted to Running.

I caught this on my cam - a candid picture of stranger, showing exhaustion after the race. I just thought it's really funny :)

ADOBO RUN 2011

Brace yourselves for the upcoming Adobo Run 2011! This will be the most awesome, one-of-a-kind, Night Run event in Manila. Happening this coming October 29, 2011 at the ASEANA Business Park Macapagal., Boulevard Pasay City (near Mall of Asia).

Get ready for an intense running and totally amazing partying at the ADOBO Run After Dark 2011!

Registration fee: PHP 750 - for all categories (Registration period may end earlier, until supplies last!)

Categories are 3K, 5K, 15K, Costume Run
Singlet design, Loot Bag and Medal:

Registration fee includes: Singlet, Timing Chip, Bib number, Party Stub, Loot Bag, Finisher's Certificate, Medal (for top 500 - 15k and 5k runners, respectively)
 

• Manual registration – Oct. 3 to 23, 2011 – Runnr Trinoma, Toby’s Megamall, R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street
• On-line registration – Sep 1 to Oct 23, 2011 (delivery of race kits starts on Oct 3, 2011) – http://www.adoborun.runningmate.ph/ 

Routes (pls click on the images to enlarge them):

Information and images on this blog is c/o: The Bull Runner