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.

Hunat Sugbo Tres

Hunat Sugbo 3

Jun 23 2013 Ayala Terraces

4:30 21k 3:25

I had cough and colds for about 2 weeks and I found out last Friday that my period just arrived. I wasnt in good condition to run for 21k, but I still I decided to run. I was pretty scared, but I just kept on praying and try to think positive. I decided to run my first 21k in Hunat Sugbo when I saw the tarpaulin of Parklane when I ran 5k at CCM. But when I found out the challenging route,I started to train starting April then I registered for a 21k run in First Run of the Rivers to prepare for this.It was just annoying that with all these preparations, I got sick..ugghhh.

Day of the run:

The weather was perfect, cloudy skies, the sun barely got out. The run started on time, there so many 21k runners who registered. It was a festive moment.

Good stuff.

Distance markers every 1k. Challenging route. Consistent water stations every 2k. The marshalls (SAFE) didnt leave the roads even after 8am. For a slow runner, I was really happy when I saw SAFE people were still there. Food was satisfying.

Bad stuff:

No banana stations, no energy drinks stations. This was disappointing, some runners just bought snacks at sari-sari stores. Sad to say, I was so annoyed when the food I anticipated during my run wasnt there when I arrived. Yup, they ran out of food. The staff kept telling you that,food is coming. The program was over, they were dismantling tents and removed the water dispenser, still food hasnt arrived. I just waited till it came. I was so surprisedwhen lots of runners and SAFE staff suddenly arrived to get the share of the food. Sorry for the staff for being pikon. You know how many people who registered for the run, running out of food is a major BoBooo.

Will I run Hunat Sugbo 4. Right now, my answer is no. I guess they have to offer something new for me to be interested.

PhilConstruct Industry Run

June 9 2013 5:10 am SRP Pedro Calungsod Templete

12k with finishers medal 1:45

I'd like to congratulate Philconstruct Industry run for a successful  fun run at SRP. Thanks for giving medals for 12k finishers. I have to admit, I was only after the medal. I do hope that if there's another run next year, please find another venue. SRP is not an ideal place for a venue because of its location. , No accessible PUJ's and also no CR. Where am I supposed to change clothes and pee? It was also hot out there.

Anyways, It was a hot day at SRP but I managed to improve  my PR compared to my 12k run in SM to SM.

 Other Comments: I was so sleepy before the run, I arrived at 4:10 am but the 12k run began on 5:10 am. There were no snacks given. There was the ever reliable Virginia Hotdogs whose giving out sample. I envy the 21k, they have shirts and 1 bottle gatorade. I didnt win the raffle prizes, i wish they added more prizes for raffle.

One thing I decided during the run. Starting July, enter only 1 fun run.

next Run: Solidarity run on June 12

1st Run for the Rivers

1^st Run for the Rivers

2 June 2013 SM Northwing 4:30 am

21k Time: Secret

First of all, I want to give myself a pat on the pack and say “Congratulations for finishing your 1^st half marathon” I feel so blessed and happy today. A year ago when I started running last June 2012, I didnt think running a half marathon was possible. After I had my surgery, I considered it an impossible dream. Everytime I run a 5 or 6 or even 10, I always feel that this is too hard for me, how much more for 21k. Here's what I discovered, the feeling of tiredness you experience in running other distances, is still the same when you run a 21k. In fact,I had a harder time when I ran a 16k last March, my body was really aching that time. So just keep on running, preferably uphill roads.

I've been praying so hard for this run and I guess God heard my prayers. Here's what happened

1. I was able to get a taxi right away, in fact I was able to arrive at the venue at 4:00 a.m.
2. It was raining but it didnt rain where I was running. I noticed the roads were wet. Wow! This is a miracle
3. The sun was late in coming out.
4. I have a finishers medal
5. The SM guards were nice, they led me to the travelers lounge so I can change at the CR.
6. I have pain on my feet, but my body is okey, just the usual pain after running. And no dead toes.

Congrats to Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Coach Raffy (of Runnr Ayala) for a successful fun run. 2100 runners is already a lot in Cebu. I've run in a lot of fun runs, getting even a thousand runners is considered successful, Here's a tip to get more runners next year.

1. Early announcement. To get more runners, invite runners in near provinces and even from Manila. Online registration is also an advantage.

2. Promote your run in facebook and other social networks. Remember what SM did, they did full blast promotion on their facebook. Also offer big raffle prizes and special awards for “best in costume”, oldest, youngest, largest contingent etc.
3. It would be an advantage if you schedule the run when classes have started so you can get support from schools. You can also offer discounts for students

4. No cutoff time. You will lose would be runners if you have a cutoff time.

Comments on the fun.

1. No distance markers
2. Didnt start on time
3. Only 1 banana and gatorade station. There was 1 person in the gatorade station who was already drinking a bottle of gatorade. I really wanted to steal a bottle. I wasnt able to get a banana. They also ran out of foam, I was only able to get 1. One hydration station ran out of plastic cups.
4. I had a hard time with the directions after m.j. Cuenco, I couldnt find a marshall or citom officer. I felt abandoned.So I just kept asking from street vendors for directions. When I saw queensland motel, thats when I remembered we passed by the cemetery. I have a poor sense of direction thats why I dont like running in mandaue.

Observation:

The last runner was an old guy who was just walking when I saw him at SRP, I wonder if he finished the whole 21k run.

Will I run for Run for Rivers next year? My answer is No for now.