Mapre's Run for Road Safety

photo uploaded 8-06-13

July 28, 2013
12k 5:45 am Sumilon Road
1:42

I'm currently in metro manila so I wasnt able to take a picture of my finishers medal, race bib and singlet. To follow na lang. I will make this short coz i have a headache.

Despite being controversial becoz of the finishers medal for only 150 finishers, there were a lot of runners joining in the run, more than Petrons Run for safety. In  the 12k category,  there was an estimated 400+ runners. I didnt even think I could get a medal.
Some thoughts
It was drizzling again. But Petron run rain was worse.
The route was the same, in Banilad but that's okey. I really need to conquer that road.
15 minutes Late in  gunstart There were problems with electricity. Sumilon road was dark when I arrived.
They were distributing personalized certificates of finish. Since i had a flight at 12:45 pm,  i didnt have time to wait in line.bummer.
There was nothing spectactular happened during the run, just the usual wet roads. There were also a lot of runners behind me. My speed is still consistent. I honestly wasnt in the mood to run, but the medal is calling out to me. I cant resist.
Overall, it was a nice run. There was Virginia hotdogs given at the end of the race. made my day hehe.

Petron Run For Safety

July 21 2013 10k 1:25:05

Ayala Terraces

Comments:

All runners from different distances started at the same time.

Gun start 5:45 am, not 5:30 am.

It was raining most of the time. I had wet socks again.

No snacks given. No certificates.

They gave a loot bag which contains 3 magazines, some brochures, 1 pen, 1 sanmigcoffee with cereal, petron baller.

I had a great run, my best time since after my surgery. Thanks Petron.

Run With Venus

July 7 2013 21k  3:22
Ayala Terraces


Initially I didnt want to register in Run for Venus for 2 reasons.  1. 21k is P750  2. I was waiting for DYAR Sonshine radio run. Unfortunately, there is still no announcement from Sonshine radio and there are only 2 other runs for July, no 21K.

Unfortunately at the morning of the run, for some reason, my body wasnt into it. It went into a lazy mode even after the gun start. There were only about 200 runners (not surprised becoz of the high fee) and the mood wasnt really as festive as Hunat sugbo. The emcee announced that they have only 210 finisher’s medal, and those who doesnt receive the medal will have to get it next week. Hooboy..that really put a damper on things, I am a slow runner, does this mean no medal? Grrrghh

As expected I was left behind during the run. By the time I entered IT park, i was already the lone runner...grrr I hate fast runners...  The Results: 2nd to the last Runner...yey! There was an old guy behind me but he suddenly sprinted on our way back to escario...grrr... When I was almost at the finish line, I saw a guy holding 1 medal...wow! I got  a medal.. What a wonderful suprise. Now the bad news. No towel, no lootbag, no freebies. Thats the price you pay if you run 21k and esp. a slow runner. If there’s another Run for Venus Next year, I will definitely join the 6k. Promise.


The bad:
No promised timing chip. 3 water stations ran out of either  cups or water. Kulang sa distance marks. Well maybe I didnt see some of them. NO cold foam

The good.
There were still marshals around, yey!. Naay banana, chocolate and nutrilite


Excited to run with venus next year. I want freebies!
 Btw, who is Venus? hehe

Some memorable runs

Since i undergone surgery via G.A., I'm beginning to forget things. So I'm compiling a list of memorable stuff related to runs..

Most difficult run in 2012- I actually forgot. What stands out in my mind was I did 7 fun runs last Sept 2012 and I got sick in the middle of the month but i still ran. My injury: 2 dead big toenails. Not pretty.

Most Difficult Run in 2013:  Run for Justice 16k. My body hurts after the run. First time i stayed in bed most of the day. Thats why Banawa hills is my fave lsd.

Most satisfying meal after the run: Most runs just provide 1 bread and water, some dont. I appreciate Fun runs that give rice. Anyways, its a tie...Run for Faith 2012. They gave pancit canton and bread.  The second is SM to SM for the McDonalds chicken fillet. I didnt include Hunat Sugbo coz I didnt eat the meal provided after the run. I ate my baon because they ran out of food.

Pinaka Gutom Run: Timex Run 2012. Suprisingly, no food was given. Thanks Coach R.

Most Memorable Run during 2012. Milo Run because of my pr..I finished 10k in 1 hr 23 minutes. During the run, I just kept thinking of the mass on my breast.

Worst experience. So far wala. I do have lots of forgettable runs and some frustrating organizers like philhealth.. There is a run I wont do again.. a Night Race...

First Run for Faith 14k. First time I experienced being the last runner. Also the first time i felt so hungry during a run.
Y101 Armscor Run:  The only time  i won the a raffle prize
Citigyms Halloween Run: Last run before surgery...
Sinulog run: FIrst run after surgery. I was so exhausted afterwards
Cebu city Marathon: most expensive
Theres one thing i didnt experience much. Loot bags... I only got 3 in all the runs..Timex, NB and ughhh i forgot again..
thats it for now.