UPDATED: takbo alimango takbo!

with all of the running boom lately, it's rare to see a road race labeled "correctly". a lot of fellow runner-bloggers have been berating hosts/radio and tv personalities mentioning races as a marathon, but in actuality, it's just a FUN RUN. what's the difference? basically it's just about the distance of the race. haha big deal no? being a marathoner is really a big deal, but for me, it's not a something that one should make a big fuzz out of.

anyway, i got a facebook invite to a crabby run, haha, crabby primarily because it is the Red Crab Alimango House Fun Run :) yup, fun run. and to make things more clear, it is a 5 kilometer fun run to be held at McKinley. For those veteran runners, we all know that McKinley is one hilly route. it's fun to do hill repeats here ;) sooo this fun run, it's really gonna be a FUN one :) hehehe.

Registration fee : P650 (race bib, singlet, finisher’s medal and our sumptuous breakfast!!!) 
Race Route: Piazza Venice McKinley Hill, Taguig on November 25,2012. 
Reg Period: October 1 to November 15, 2012 at any of our Red Crab branches. 

(i guess this is a sign to start eating hills for breakfast, or dinner?) 

will there be Mr. Krabs at the finish line? :) or will the medals be crab shells? (or aprons be awarded for that sumptuous breakfast? am excited!) 

inspired again.

from my old, "serious" scheme, i've revived and revised my blog's look and feel (well, not really naman sobrang overhaul, pero gets?)

this time mas buhay sha than before. maybe a visual representation of me reviving this blog.

from a black base, to a more lively blue shade.

what inspired me to get use this color scheme. the 2013 Mizuno Wave Inspire 9.

truly inspire-ing 

i've always been an Inspire person, and this one really is inspire-ing ;) 

I hope we get this model and colorway here in the Philippines. SOON.

I actually like what's happening lately to mizuno's colors. for me, it's about time for the shoes to follow the trend of brightly colored shoes compared to other brands. mizuno has been well known as  durable shoes, but most of the colors brought here are a bit on the 'boring' side.

with the influx of the other 2013 shoes having psychedelic colors, things are cooking up with Mizuno for 2013.

Outrun MYSELF

it has been literally almost a year since the last time i had a road race. the last time was 2011's king of the road. why did i all of a sudden take a hiatus from joining races, and/or running? well, it's more of like taking a break from a bad 'break up'. this bad break up was not with running per se, but more on some of the things i held close to my heart (and no, i did not break up with my girlfriend hahaha! we're very much still together thank you.)

since i haven't been active in both the running and multisport scene, this was my first run, and like a newbie, i was a bit hesitant if i can muster enough strength to survive this race. most of the races i've joined were usually held at BGC-McKinley area, or Roxas Blvd., so when the opportunity (and free kit) for a MOA race  was presented, i did not hesitate to join. During the presscon for the said event, i got excited, primarily because of the new race route (kudos to the Runrio team for this one). Also, having a 21K relay event was something new also. The race route was made to ensure that both relay runners will get enough mileage for their own half. True enough, it was different, in a good way ;)

it was also my first time to race without a hydration belt, no cell phone, not even a watch. i actually planned that i would still be racing with a watch, but while doing my own warm up prior to the start of the race, my watch's strap got broken so i had to go back to the car.

going back from the car, i started jogging and did a little bit of warm up before the race actually started at exactly 4:40am. although i was with my LEAP buddy from the start, i went for an early CR break with less than 2kms along the race, and then i was all by myself. all through out the race i was doing fine actually, i get ample hydration as there were a lot of water and powerade stations along the route (even the banana during the latter part of the route). this was one major thing i enjoy with recent road races, the never-ending supply of hydration (note to self though: no more powerade for me as it gave me kabag all through out the race, hehehe) water na lang for me. (pero ok for me ang powerade na AFTER the race, hehehe).

points to ponder during and after the race for me:

1) running 21K was no joke. i know i've had 2 full marathons in the past. but running 21k from 'scratch' was no joke. good thing i was able to sneak some mileage runs prior to this one. i was able to sustain a sub3 finish (yes i know, bagal dba? but what the heck, walang masakit sa akin after the race, and that's more important for me :) ) lesson learned: incorporate speed training, specially for that one last secondwind sprint to the finish.

new route for me to explore. 21K is really a long distance race

2) nutrition plan is important for running more than 16K. during the race, i felt a bit dizzy at one point, prompting me to slow down a bit to ensure i'm going to be ok. it would also be good if i had proper sleep the week prior the race. nutrition strategy to be implemented in succeeding races and trainings, kahit simple sugar lang, knowing when to take them, and how much to take at certain times would be crucial to being a finisher, or a DNFer.

3) no matter what, it's my race, it's my pace. good thing i was able to control myself from being carried away from the rest of the crowd early on. my being a 'veteran' got the best of me. i saw a lot of new faces rushing early, only to finish way behind, walking after the 1st km. nothing wrong with that ha, (as i myself took some walk breaks along the way), but also knowing how to pace one's self is part of the art of long distance racing.

4) running releases toxins from my body. when i stopped running, other than obviously gaining a few pounds, i had a lot of pimples again. when i started running again, my face slowly cleared up. the toxins building up were excreted through sweat (iba pa rin ang sarap ng tagaktak pawis moments after races). i believe and feel its a nice motivation to get back into running again, just like before.

one thing i missed was being in the presence of like-minded indiviuals, friends after the race. its nice to be spend time with family during weekends, but its also nice to spend a few minutes (or even hours) post race with people who suffer the way you do (hahaha sadista?)

overall, my comeback race was a good one. well hydrated. nice new route. festive atmosphere before and after the race, with matching bands performing. a very systematic loot bag claiming (sobrang daming laman ng loot bag in fairness! ibang level ang Unilever sa dami ng laman nung bag!) the finisher's medal was also nice. overall, it was a good choice for a comeback race.

here is the list for the top winners of the Rexona Run 2012:

5K FEMALE

1^st place: Jessa Mangsat (BIB 3435) TIME: 0:19:55

2^nd place: Lovely Gemeroy (BIB 2019) TIME: 0:20:38

3^rd place: Annaleah Cierva (BIB 1786) TIME 0:24:48

5K MALE

1^st place: Willie Rotich (BIB 534) TIME: 0:14:55

2^nd place: Philip Ronoh (BIB 235) TIME: 0:15:14

3^rd place: Rene Herrera (BIB 1780) TIME 0:15:25

21K SOLO FEMALE

1^st place: Jackline Nzino (BIB 5357) TIME: 1:24:25

2^nd place: Mary Grace Delos Santos (BIB 6770) TIME: 1:24:37

3^rd place: Nhea Ann Barcena (BIB 4014) TIME: 1:32:00

21K SOLO MALE

1^st place: Jackson Chirchir (BIB 6850) TIME: 1:09:25

2^nd place: Musa Bett (BIB 5354)TIME: 1:09:39

3^rd place: Benjamin Kipkazi (BIB 6460) TIME: 1:11:25

21K RELAY ALL FEMALE

1^st place: Flordeliza Donos & Jho-ann Banayag  TIME: 1:25:23

2^nd place: Cristabel Martes & Jolly Ann Ballester TIME: 1:28:35

3^rd place: Victorina Carmen &Dalyn Carmen TIME: 1:33:22

21K RELAY ALL MALE

1^st place: Rafael Poliquit Jr. & Richard Salano TIME: 1:10:21

2^nd place: Samuel Tarus & Julius Kipkalam TIME: 1:11:35

3^rd place: Raquin Irinio & Michael Villamor TIME: 1:12:15

21K RELAY MIXED

1^st place: Lowemar Strella & Michelle Tibagacay TIME: 1:26:23

2^nd place: Merlyn Lumagbas & Ryan Maranan TIME: 1:33:22

3^rd place: Magic Lazo &Miguel Lazo TIME: 1:39:52

Men's Health Urbanathlon 2012

every year, the men's health urbanathlon has always been one of the unique races of the year. compared to the usual road races happening every weekend, the Men's Health Urbanathlon offers a whole new approach to road racing.

just like previous races, MH Urbanathlon still has its 5, 10 and 21K routes with their signature obstacles, but this year, they've modified some of the obstacles used in previous editions of the said race.

REXONA RUN 2012 SEPT 23, 2012

i've been out of the road racing scene for the longest time since i started running in 2008, primarily because, the races has been held in almost the same venue for more than 2 years already. one of the venues that i haven't had a race held in would be the MOA area. so when i was given the opportunity to join this run, i decided that this could be my come back race.

the past few weeks had been hard on my training schedule, primarily because of the bad weather.

well well well, i guess the running gods heard me (na hindi pa ako 100% ready)

for those who haven't heard or seen the tweets since last night, please see press release below regarding Rexona Run 2012:

Rexona Run 2012 Postponed

In its commitment to give the best running experience to its runners, the Rexona Run

2012 slated this Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the Mall of Asia grounds has been postponed.

Due to the extreme weather that is hitting Metro Manila and other parts of the country,

Rexona, together with RunRio, has decided to move this much-anticipated event to a later

date to ensure that the logistics are fully in place to give participants a safe and enjoyable

run. This will give the race officials and participants who are affected by the heavy rains and

flooding time to recover and recharge before the run.

Now on its third year, the Rexona Run has become one of the most anticipated

running events. This year, participants will prove their mettle and get a chance to win cash

prizes, medals and bragging rights in the 21K Solo, 21K Relay and 5K races. Flat screen

TVs and mobile phones will also be given away to lucky participants.

The top 3 finishers in the 21K Solo take home P7,000, 5,500, and 4,000; while

P5,000, 4,000, and 3,000 will be awarded to each member of the top finishers in the 21K

Relay division. Finally, the top three finishers in the 5K category bring home P4,000 for first,

3,000 for second and 2,000 for third.

For more updates, check out the Rexona Men Facebook page, visit www. runrio.com

or call/text the race hotline at +63927-347-7700 (Globe), +63929-717-8164 (Smart) or +632-

887-6194 .

Rio de la Cruz ‏
" @coach_rio316 #RexonaRun2012 now on September 23,2012! Please wait for further announcements. Registration will be extended!"  https://twitter.com/coach_rio316

more time to train! :) time to get back into the game to push myself :) 

cebu cebu

on my birthday, a  lot of friends and teammates will be celebrating their ironman 70.3 debut, for some, it would be their redemption day. to inspire them on their journey, a few teammates made something for teammates to further boost their morale and keep them more excited for this sunday's race.

you can read the compilation here:

http://www.enduremultisport.com/2012/of-iron-virgins-and-more/

what's new with runner's world philippines

as this weekend is literally within the grasp of each and every excited runner-triathletes, I am just in awe with how fast Coach Ani de Leon-Brown got her tri mojos back in such a short period. last year, she got married, and became a mom, and in no time, got to the tri scene back just like that!

how did she do it?

up until now, people still consider running as one of the fastest and sure-fire way of losing weight. but running also should be accompanied by healthy eating/ diet. In my case, i've always been stuck at a certain weight, and  i believe that this reading the latest issue of Runner's World Philippines will be of help on how to approach this concern.

for other details and interesting topics, get your copy of the latest Runner's World Philippines.



for more details on the other articles, kindly read the press release from Summit Media, the number one magazine publishing company in the Philippines.

Runner’s World Philippines celebrates its first anniversary

Runner’s World Philippines celebrates its first anniversary with the April-June issue themed as the Weight-Loss Special. “As we look forward to more years down the road (and trails), we hope to give you even more training information, nutrition, up-to-the-minute studies, and uplifting stories to keep you running stronger and longer,” says Runner’s World editor-in-chief Marie Calica in her Editor’s Letter.

As the anniversary issue of Runner’s World Philippines trains the spotlight on the link between running and weight-loss, the issue also highlights the significance of focusing on what you eat when it comes to shedding those excess pounds. Featuring the article “Golden Rules of Weight-Loss”, these road-tested key nutrition principles will help you overhaul your eating habits and slim you down for good.

While running keeps you fit, healthy, and happy, more running-related injuries can also be incurred. Runner’s World Philippines gives you 10 time-tested principles by sports-medicine experts to teach you how to stay injury-free for more years to come. A simple change in the routine like knowing your limits, shortening your stride, and stretching the back of your legs are some of the principles you will learn in this feature.

In the anniversary issue of Runner’s World Philippines, find out interesting running facts and idiosyncrasies in the article “The Best of Running” as it features facts like the top distance runner in history, inventions that changed the way we run, the best running-inspired movies, the most popular Pinoy runner, and more.

Pro Triathlete Ani De Leon graces the cover of the April-June issue of Runner’s World Philippines, now available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide for P150. For more of Runner’s World online, become a fan on Facebook viawww.facebook.com/runnersworld.ph and on Twitter via www.twitter.com/RunnersWorldPH.