Mandaue Foam's Run for the Planet (My 16th 21k)

Dec. 28, 2014 (originally Dec. 7) Ayala Terraces
4:30 a.m. 3:18
Weather: Cold and Windy.

To be honest, I wasnt in the mood to run. Tis the season to be lazy since the weather is cold and there's LPA somewhere in Mindanao. But I'm glad I did, I really need the exercise. Overall, the run was okey, aside from the usual cold water stations, they also provided gatorade, bananas, chocolate and ice cold foams. I love running during a cold windy weather. The only bummer on this run is that I didnt get the finishers medal. They ran out of medals and since I'm a slow runner, I'm one of the unlucky ones. I sent them a DM thru facebook edited. See below. I have lost hope in getting the medal. So Lessons Learned.

Dear Mandaue Foam:

My name is Jan, a participant in the 21k Run for the Planet held this morning (Racebib #05). This is to inform you that:

• On November 30, 2014, before I registered for the Run for the Planet, I asked the in-charge twice if a finishers medal will be given at the end of the race and she answered yes.
• On this morning's run, after running the whole 21k course , when I arrived at the finish line I was given a letter because they ran out of the finishers medal. See attached pic. I have been running since 2012 and this is my 16^th 21k, this is the first time that I was not given a finishers medal at the finish line. .
• I was annoyed and disappointed that I was not given my medal. Had I known that the medal produced was not enough for those who registered for the 21k, I would have registered in 12k. I believe I was misinformed. Since I have trust issues, I do not believe what has been stated in your letter.
• If such a medal exists for us slow runners, may I request that it will be delivered to my office when it is available. I did my part in the payment and running the 21k route, you failed in giving us the medal. Its the least you can do. Since I have a job and next year will be a busy time for accountants, I cannot inconvenience myself and the office by skipping work to get the medal.

Thanks and Happy New Year.

Jan Lepiten