Headkerchiefs by Bike Statement

I got my order of headkerchiefs  just this afternoon, Shrek & Mona Lisa. Thanks to Bike Statement and  reseller Christelle for this.  Visit the Facebook site    https://www.facebook.com/pages/BIKE-Statement-Ph/299582352018 so you can see the stocks on hand. They do have a store somewhere in Commonwealth Quezon City. Hope I get to drop by their store in one of my official travels.  If there's a reseller in your city, Bikestatement will give you the contact number.I tried wearing mine and took some selfie. Will use one this weekend for my road running. Pwede ng pang halloween costume. Maybe I'll start a trend here in Cebu since there's a lot of bikers and runners here.

21st Anniversary Gaisano Country Mall Run

Oct 26 2014 GCM Banilad Cebu CIty
21k 3:15:36  4:30 a.m.  (my 14th 21k)
Weather: Not cold at dawn, sunny at 6:00am, then became cloudy
by 7:15 a.m.

First of all  Happy 21st Anniversary Gaisano Country Mall. I dont go there often but I do love joining your fun runs. Why? 2 words   LOOT BAG!

I'm happy with this run because the weather was bearable, I got a photobooth pic, I didint fall down, I get to test the gear I will wear for 42k and my time was a -OK.
Pics below.  I didnt bring my cellphone so no pic near the starting/finish line

SEE YOU NEXT  YEAR GAISANO COUNTRY MALL. KEEP THOSE LOOT BAGS COMIN

photobooth (b4 the run, the guy is a stranger behind me in the line)

My precious lootbag

Lots of goodies, bathroom tissue, conditioner, tootpaste, gatorade, pocari, noodles junk food

race bib, medal, singlet, giveaway shopping bag and my new adidas cap.  thanks to myself for the cap hehe

my 14th 21k medal. should i get a 15th this year?

selfie with the medal.  pawis na pawis. 

P.S. I walked from Country Mall to our house via Sudlon. Part of my 42k training. Need to strengthen my feet and legs. Whats next: TRAIN TRAIN TRAIN. Lord, I pray for my health and that I wont have my period on the day I run 42k. Please lang

8th Pink October Run

6k Ayala Terraces 50 minutes

5:30 am Oct 19 2014

One of the promises I made is the Pink October Run. I was supposed to do 2 runs in a month, but a promise is a promise.It was raining, gosh. First time I ran to 2 flyovers under heavy rain plus baha. But I had fun and no blisters. Bisan pag zumba, uwan gihapon. When the rain stopped, I did my lsd run up to 9:30 a.m. thru osmena blvd, b. rodriguez and banawa with clothes and socks STILL WET. Got to wear my sports scarf and adidas cap for the first time

Race Bib and Photobooth

Throwback 2 years ago for the 6th pink October run

I got my package

running belt, reflective shoelaces, led caplight & arm sleeves

I received the package I ordered from Jeapee D. Runnr early this afternoon and I love it.  I'll be testing some of the items tomorrow when I do  some road running. This is the second time I ordered from Jeapee and so far I loved the products. Delivery is in 2-3 days after payment. The items are  affordable and very useful to runners.   I really love the reflective shoelaces and caplight. I tried to find one in Cebu but failed.  Thanks Jeapee

 Just visit the facebook  if you are interested to buy. website https://www.facebook.com/jre.official

Run United Philippines Marathon 2014

Run United Philippines Marathon
Oct 5 2014 21k  MOA, Pasay City 4:00 a.m.
3:47 due to injury

MY PRECIOUS, A PRODUCT OF BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS

SELFIE WITH MEDAL

SELFIE CORNER

Finishers Shirt & Loot Bag full of medicines

SINGLET

RACE BIB

One of my dreams was to participate in a Run United Run, not necessarily the three runs, I cant afford it, but at least 1 run. Last year I booked a flight for Run United 2 when I saw the schedule. Unfortunately  months after, I saw the venue was changed to Roxas Blvd. I didnt know back then that Roxas Blvd is just near MOA. So I decided to not register. Fortunately I was able to get a refund for the plane trip from Cebu Pacific.
Now last August, I saw someone post the RUPM 2014 at facebook.  I wanted to register so after a day of sleeping on it, I was able to register for 21k. The 21k slot gets filled up easily so its better to make your mind up fast. Then I booked at Cebu Pacific for my plane ticket and reserved at Kabayan for my overnight trip. 3 Weeks before the event,  I was feeling under the weather. I thought I was getting better after a week, but after the RedCross bloodletting, i got worse. I took medicine but i wasnt feeling any better. On the first week of Oct, I was feeling a bit better, then my period came on Thursday Oct 2, 2014. At least my nose wasnt running and I occasionaly cough.
The day finally came after weeks of preparation. I was worried because I only got to run a 6k and 12 k last September since palpak ang Danao Run registration. Also the constant rains in the afternoon prevents me from training. But I've run 21 about ten times, I have to trust  my 2 years worth of running. I'm also in luck because Oct 6 is declared a holiday, i have one day to rest.
The day came, Oct 4. I woke up at 4:30 to prepare and went out at 6:00 a.m. to get a taxi. Good thing I found one right away.  The boarding was delayed for about 10 minutes. When I arrived at Manila, it was really sunny. One new thing I found out at NAIA 3, there's an ongoing renovation and  MRT/LRT/Baclaran pujs are no longer allowed to park or stop in front of the airport. Meaning, its gonna be along walk if you want to ride a jeep.

rm 548 kabayan pasay

I arrived at Kabayan at about 10 am, fortunately there was a clean room available so I got room 548 and paid for my bill. I ate at chowking, went back again to my room, arranged transpo at the hotel for the run then off to Mall of Asia for 4 hours of browsing and searching for the venue of  starting line.

Landmarks near Starting Line

Oh there you are Diokno Drive

The searching for Diokno drive was hard, I started at the middle, then at seaside, going back to smx then to the other end. Finally I found a guard who knows where the location is. Well I can see the tents being set up so It was kinda obvious. Clue: near E-com 2/prism plaza. Then I went back to the mall, bought socks, jacket and food (go nuts donuts and wendys burger, waffle). I went to the puj waiting area and went inside the first in line going to lrt/mrt. Unfortunately the route was slightly different and I had to go to the footbridge going to lrt, then go up higher at the ladder again. Then it started to rain. I decided to drop by the supermarket to buy water and a garbage bag. Even with an umbrella, I was still a bit wet. I really wasnt that hungry so I just ate the waffle, a bit of donuts and 2 bites of burger. Good thing my throat didnt get sore with all the sweet food. I watched a bit of tv, then wash my face (it was too cold for a shower) then tried to sleep. Good thing i was able to sleep (unlike in Talisay), it got a bit cold though. I really wish Kabayan would give me an extra pillow. I heard my alarm then started to get ready. I put on plastic inside my shoe just in case but the rain already stopped so I just removed it. The driver for my transpo didnt know where the venue is so I tried to guide him. But the road was closed (as expected) so he dropped  somewhere near E-com1 and I walked to the baggage area. BTW, the baggage area location is different. There's a separate venue for the starting line, finish line for 42 &21k.  I heard there were 5000 runners for 21k and there will be 2 waves. I was in the first one. I didnt have time to warm up so I prepared my usual gear, same as in Bohol. They were showing other stuff but I cant see the screen. Then the countdown began, then we were off. We were starting so slowly because of the number of runners. I remember at about near km 1, it was dark, the road was wet but I was jogging slowly as usual. One minute I was happily jogging, then the next second  my face is on the ground. 
One thing i realized is that my face was "ngiwi". I though the jacket  or my teeth was loosened. Two persons helped me up, i didnt get to thank  them coz I was in a state of shock. I took my hankie to wipe my face, then I saw blood. I was so scared my nose was bleeding.  I walk slowly, looking for a medic. I tried not to panic and keep on putting pressure near my nose.  It took so long  to find help so I just jogged again until I saw the water station and the first ambulance.  The people there were obviously werent prepared. They had to look for a flashlight. Everything is in boxes, it was dark.

 It took 20 minutes (estimated only) for the whole treatment.  I was worried that I would be left behind. They gave me ice for my face  then I was jogging again. I was looking around when I realized I was in Roxas Blvd. Ang lapit lang pala. I saw Manila Bay and the familiar rizal  park. The ice I was holding melted, my face was a bit painful, I can feel  my skin exposed. Everytime I can find cold water, I splash it on my face. So there i was, walking, slow jog, short sprint for the next 19 kilometers. I was feeling okey, just afraid of falling again. I saw CCP, Star City and MBC. My  sunglasses worth P600, supposed to be shock proof broke the second time it fell.THe lense just fell off  grrhhh.  I keep looking at the time, I'm delayed for about 25 minutes. When I saw seaside, i knew I still have 3-4km, the longest in my entire life. I saw Rio near the 21k finish line. There were also photographers so I probably have my picture taken, woopie. Then there I was 3 hours 47 minutes at the finish line. The lady who gave me  the medal was worried when she saw my face so she escorted me to the medic tent.


A doctor was there and I was advised  for observation for 48 hours. The treatment was short, no ice this time. Aftewhich, I went out to get my loot bag/finishers shirt then browsed to other tents looking for freebies. Thats why I dont want to run 42k, I want my freebies.

At 9:00 am, I went back to kabayan and hurriedly changed to get my breakfast.

BAND AID ONLY

WITH BANDAGES

I bought medicine and bandages to cover my wounds. Then packed up my stuff, went to get a PUJ. I keep seeing the bus at the airport, maybe i'll check that out next time. My flight was delayed so I wasnt able to get to church. I just went straight home, unpacked and washed my gear. Thats it. My RUPM 2014 experience. What has this experience taught me. Well maybe I should not go back to MOA. Not in the next 3 years. I dont think I'm ready for AWUM. This experience really shook me up.  I may take a break

 Thanks to the 2 runners who helped me when I fell. Also thanks to the medics. Next time, please be ready with your stuff esp. the flashlight.