After a not so impressive 2011 long distance races, I’ve decided to cut back the distance and start from the beginning. Instead of running the longest distance (16K) for this year’s Timex Run, I registered for the 5K. I ran yesterday together with Bobby, Jaimie and Let on the last half. We ran at a very relaxed paced and chatted the whole time. Before we knew, we are already near the finish line. It was a FUN 5K run and I should do this more often.

the gang with Coach Rio (photo c/o Kulitrunner)

bloggers with Gemma of Timex (photo c/o HuggingFit Mum)

Back to Biking

I woke up early this morning not to go to work but to head to Cainta to meet up with Bobby for our bike ride to Antipolo. I had been wanting to bike for the longest time and since today was a holiday I grabbed the chance to take out my bike after a year of hibernation. As it was in yesterday’s Timex Run, today’s bike ride was also FUN. It was nice revisiting Valley Golf area, Antipolo Church and Hinulugang Taktak. You’ll definitely see Roadie more.

Roadie was sighted at Antipolo

ASSEMBLY: 7:00 PM, ASEANA Ave., ASEANA City, Paranaque

GUNSTART TIMES:

8:00 PM – 3K Costume Run

8:20 PM – 5K

9:00 PM – 15K

REGISTRATION FEE: P750 all categories

To register online for the adobo Run After Dark 2011, log on to www.adoborun.runningmate.ph.

In-store registration at R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street, Toby’s EDSA Shangri-La Mall, and Runnr Trinoma.

Registration is ongoing until extended Oct 28. On-site registration on the 29th at the Aseana City Business Center lobby from 10am till 6pm.

Race Registration includes race singlet, Runningmate timing chip, bib number, finisher’s certificate, loot bag, party stub and finisher’s medal (for top 500 5k and 15k runners)

Happy Halloween and see you there!

Titled “Nike We Run Manila 10K“, the race pays homage to runners and aims to connect Manila’s running community even further by celebrating the concept of We Run – where runners connect, motivate and inspire each other. Furthermore, We Run Manila 10K takes pride by being the first-of-its-kind run that invites Filipino runners to gather and celebrate their love for the sport, music and the country.

This night run will happen on October 15 and will take the runners traversing the heart of the city’s rising business and lifestyle district – Fort Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. At the end of the race the runners will be treated with performances by Chicosci, Parokya ni Edgar.

Registration already started last Monday, September 5. Registration venues are Nike Park Fort, Nike Stadium ATC, Nike Park Greenbelt 3, Nike Forum Greenhills, Nike Stadium Power Plant Mall, Toby’s Arena Shangri-la, RunnR Bonifacio High Street and Shangri-la Plaza, online through www.facebook.com/NikeRunningPH and in select universities. Registration fees and categories as follows:

A special discount for registered runners will also be available at select Nike stores.

Categories:

Individual

1. Women’s Under 25 – For women aged 24 years and below on the race day
2. Men’s Under 25 – For men age 24 years and below on the race day
3. Women’s Open – Open to women of all ages
4. Men’s Open – Open to men of all ages

School Challenge – School Team Category – Colleges and Universities

In the spirit of WE RUN, Nike will launch the Run Buddy Run Nike+ Challenge to celebrate the motivational aspect of running with a buddy! Running has long been referred to as a personal endeavour, but despite the individual nature of the sport, running is an intensely communal pursuit too. The Run Buddy Run Nike+ Challenge takes on the idea of run clubs, training groups and community to broaden the appeal of physical running into the virtual world. Driven through Nike Running Philippines Facebook page and the Nike+ platform, the challenge will see pairs of run buddies race it out to win a VIP Race Day Experience at the We Run Manila 10K, and other Nike prizes.

Challenge mechanics below:

1. Visit Nike Running Philippines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NikeRunningPH and check out the WE RUN MANILA 10K tab.
2. Click on RUN BUDDY RUN and sign up with your run buddy.
3. Once you’ve joined the challenge with your run buddy, lace up your running shoes and hit the road!
4. Sync your KMs to Nike+ and follow the daily leader board updates on the Nike Running Philippines Facebook page.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/NikeRunningPH or follow them on twitter via @NikePH.

Tricia, Mae of Nike and Coach Rio at the press con

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I can still recall the excitement that I felt when I first joined the Power Race in Clark back in 2008. It was my first 25K run and first run outside Metro Manila. I missed the 2009 staging as I was out of the country. I heard that there wasn’t any last year but for this year, Chevrolet and New Balance has teamed up to give you the Power Run 2011.

The Power Run will be on November 6, 2011 at Bonifacio Global City.  Race categories are 5KM (Php 850), 10KM (Php 950) and 25KM (Php 1,150) race category. I’m signing up for 25KM. Online registration begins on August 24, while in-store registration is from September 1 to October 16, 2011 for 5KM and 10KM, September 9 to Oct 16, 2011 for 25KM.

What do I get when I register?

• Race Bib
• New Balance technical shirt (No singlet)
• Timing chip
• Php 1,000 cash voucher
• Special souvenir medallion (for the 25KM registrants only)
• Plus a chance to win a new Chevy Cruze!

For more details visit www.newbalance.com.ph, www.chevrolet.com.ph or www.powerrun2011.race-registration-now.com

I arrived early at the starting line of the Run United 2 21K and met up with good friends Jaimie and Gigi. At 5:10AM we were off. I’ve never seen so many runners that morning. It was jam packed on the first U-turn along 5th ave. The crowd started to ease along 32nd st. This is the time when I also felt something wrong with my left foot.

I felt pain on my heel but not as intense as what I felt in 2009. Not sure if my plantar fasciitis is back but this didn’t stop me to continue running. I took occasional walking breaks when I reach a water station just to ease the pain. I managed to complete 10K in 1:12.

At the 16km, I started cramping (I am now beginning to hate Buendia). The cramping was as bad as what I’ve experienced in the US Half Marathon. From km 16 onwards, I was dealing with cramps and heel pain. I had thrown in the towel and told myself that I’ll run for my PR some other time as runners were overtaking one by one. I finished the 21K in 2:50.

This runner is resting right now. The heel is much better but still experiencing cramps from time to time.

Registration is now open at R.O.X Bonifacio High Street and The Brick Mckinley Hill. Registration for both 3k and 5k is Php 500 with the proceeds to be turnover to Sofia’s family. Part of the proceeds will be donated to charity benefiting patients with congenital heart disease. Professional runners, leisure runners, and first- time runners are all welcome to run, not to beat previous records but to be one of a thousand runners running or walking for Sofia , the little girl with a big brave heart.

Race Details

Date: August 27, 2011

Venue: Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig

Gun Start: 6AM

Categories: 3k/5k

Registration Fee: Php500

Organizer: Friends of Sofia

Race director: Mavic Buada

For more details, like them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/runforsofiaysabel). To get updates about Sofia, visithttp://sofiaysabel.wordpress.com.