Run for BB5 Angeles Y Flores de May Run

May 26 2013 15K 1:22

I wasnt really happy with this run for 2 reasons: 1. my period arrived on saturday 2. I had a runny nose. Not a good sign if you want to run. It also rained at 12 midnight. Still, I need to run to prepare my first 21k on June 2.

The poster said Race starts at 4:30 am. I posted a question at the FB account for the guntime for 15k but they didnt reply. When I passed by capitol building at 4:15 am riding a PUJ, there were no signages in place.

Hooboyyy this is not good. It was almost 5 a.m. when the gun time started for 25k and 5:15 for 15k. You know I could use a few more minutes of sleep. Since I decided to drink medicine, my body felt stiff and lazy but I forced myself to move. It was okey for a while until the turning point at USC Talamban, then I got tired, walking most of the time. Therefore I conclude, I'm not gonna make the cutoff time of 3 hours for my 21k next week.

Other comments:

1. Joel Barring forgot the name of the run. Run for BB5 is enough title for me, they dont have to add Angeles y Flores de Mayo run.
2. The parking lot lacks lights, it was too dark.
3. The bar code scanner didnt work for me.
4. I had a scary encounter with 2 dogs who just ran in front of me chasing another dog. I got so scared I screamed.
5. The program lacks festivity. Needs more music before, during and after the run. The fireworks were ok.
6. They seem to be unprepared. The poster said that the first 300 finishers will receive the medal but the medal must be claimed at the table in front of the building. They should have given medal at the finish line. The loot bag was not prepared ahead.
7. Lack of freebies, they only gave me a white hand towel. Snacks is just 1 piece of bread, no drinks.

Will I run for BB6? If the schedule is still in May, I'm game. But no Busay route for me.

Congrats to all 25k finishers, there were a lot of runners. Only a few of us were running the 15k, about 30 I guess.

p.s. My nose is still dripping. I'm so scared for my first 21k next week. I just need to focus on finishing the 21k. Dont think of the cutoff.

Mahimayaong San Isidro Labrador Parish Run

May 12, 2013 16k

5:25 in front of SILP Talamban Cebu City

Time:???? maybe 2:40

First of all, congrats to the organizers of the San Isidro Parish Run. I consider the event successful based on the number of participants who attended. Sulit na sulit ang P350.00, I hope you raised enough funds for the rehabilitation of your church. I also wish SILP and Brgy. Talamban a very happy fiesta week.

I have to be honest, the reason I registered for this run was because I was after the finishers medal plus the low cost of registration fee. I was hesitant at first, I was unfamiliar with the route; May 12 is the day before elections (and Mother's day as well.) Will I be safe? Those are the thoughts running thru my mind. When I ran the Break the Silence Run last April 21, the route was beyond SILP church so I was able to locate the start/finish run site. I also learned that San Isidro Labrado is also the patron saint here on our subdivision so I felt that I really needed to join this run.

Things that happened on my way to the run.

The taxi I hired got overheated and I got stranded in Andres Abellana. I had to walk to M Velez to hail another taxi. The second taxi I rode was a bit fast, the driver keeps on overtaking other vehicles. When we were beyond Gaisano Country Mall, the rain started falling and it didnt stop throughout the whole run. My shoes got wet and muddy again.

The Good:

The drizzle was nice, it wasnt so hot. The route was challenge, lots of uphills.Food was satisfying ( boiled egg, banana, bread and water). I was able to change in the CR (thank God) after the run. The bestest of all, finishers medal and certificate. The finishers medal is not Suarez material, just plastic, but attached to the medal are great memories of the fun. I survived! Also: Manny Pacquiao's kalookalike. He was hilarious.

To that guy who didnt finish the run and just rode the habal habal. Better Luck next time. See u on June 9 na lang for the 12k.

The Bad:

Lack of marshalls. There were marshalls up to the area of North General Hospital in the beginning of the race. I havent seen them in other areas like in Pit-os and Bacayan. When I came back after the turning point, I dont know which way to turn. Thank God for the water stations and other runners.

Also, I hate it when it rains coz it means wet roads and water puddles.

I didnt like the distance between water stations. IT should have been eveyr 2k, but some of the water stations are near each other. Sometimes, I would run for 40 minutes and there's no water station.

The start/finish arc and timer. Ahhh it was in the middle of the street and when I finished the run, cars were already passing thru the arc. So maybe change the venue next time for start/finish, like inside the talamban gym. Also, the timer was off.

Would I be willing to participate next year? Ahh No. I think once is enough for me. But who knows, what will happen next year.

Other matters:

I'm in a dilemma here. I registered for the June 2 Run for the Rivers 21k run and I regretted doing ito. They have a cutoff time of 3 hours and it would be impossible for me to meet that cutoff time. Now I found out about another run on June 9, this time no cutoff for its 21k. I cant cancel the June 2 run..hu huhu sayang ang medal