-just a simple thought-

My Full Marathon Experience...:)

2011-03-27T20:04:00.000-07:00

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project

2011-03-16T21:56:00.000-07:00

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project
(G.Gayao)

Kid: I love to run in circles. I love to run freely, rain or shine. I love to run after the butterflies.

Teenager: I need to run after the ball. I need to run away for a little while. I want to run away… with you.

Adult: I run to burn the extra pounds. I run for good health. I run for my life!

Whatever stage a person is in life, that person always run for a reason, whether the reason is good or not. And more often than not, even though most running events are tied up to a cause, runners always run for their personal benefit.

On 5, 6 and 20 March 2011, a group of running enthusiasts will literally hit the road for the Bataan Death March Ultramarathon 102k, Unilab Run United 1 and The Bull Runner Dream Marathon events, respectively. As each runner embarks on their personal goals, they have also decided to achieve the goal of Black Pencil Project (BPP) in changing the world one pencil at a time. It is BPP’s mission to reach out to every Filipino child in the far-flung communities around the Philippines. And these runners will partake in the advocacy to promote learning to early learners of the Mangyan tribes in Mindoro.

How? And what has running got to do with promoting learning?

A political figure once said that it takes a community to raise a child. And most runners will say that they never run alone. Click on the links below if you are interested in the initiative of the Black Pencil Project and would want to support your friend/any runner as he/she runs the good race and claims victory at the finish line.

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project (2011 Bataan Death March Ultramarathon 102k – 5-6 March)

Link: http://bit.ly/eQRe2x

Runner (102 km):
# Gangan, Teresa

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project

(2011 Unilab Run United 1 – 6 March)
Link: http://bit.ly/eDKJiq

Runners (5 km, 10 km, 21 km):

# Agustin, Alona Mae H. (21 km)
# Beltran, Nina Marnie C. (21 km)
# Cosme, Oscar Jr. C. (21 km)
# Dee, Brian John Anthony A. (5 km)
# Dee, Jeremy James U. (21 km)
# Gayao, Grace P. (10 km)
# Gumangan, Cherry (10 km)
# Katigbak, Sunny (5 km)
# Macaraig, Ma. Fe G. (21 km)
# Mampusti, Imelda P. (21 km)
# Pangindian, Eryck (10 km)
# Queddeng, Jordana S. (21 km)
# Sumicad, Siegfred A. (21 km)

Changing The World, One Pencil At A Time: Run For Pencils Project
(The Bull Runner Dream Marathon 2011 – 20 March)
Link: http://bit.ly/gZ1WhJ

Runners (42 km):
# Agustin, Alona Mae H.
# Arabia, Helen Grace D.
# Beltran, Nina Marnie C.
# Bermudez, Suzanne Rona O.
# Cosme, Oscar Jr. C.
# Hidalgo, Gerald
# Macaraig, Ma. Fe G.
# Mampusti, Imelda P.
# Queddeng, Jordana S.
# Ong, John Joseph A.
# Pagtalunan, Juvy
# Sumicad, Siegfred A.
# Valmores, Elizabeth R.
# Yabut, Maridol N.

Know the Runners: http://www.blackpencilproject.org/201103/know-the-runners/

For other inquiries, please contact Jordee Queddeng at jordee@gmail.com or 0922-8338009.

missing you....;)

2011-01-16T22:15:00.000-08:00

yes, i missed this blog. I missed writing on this blog..ang daming nangyari, ang daming pagbabago...tumatakbo pa rin ako, pero hindi na nag iisa...loner runner is not applicable for me na, hehe ;)....balik ako, sulat ulit ako..soooooonnnnn....:)

a different way to Celebrate Christmas!!!

2010-12-15T00:20:00.000-08:00

a message from a Dear Friend. :)

Hi Papa & Mama,

I hope you received my previous email/message regarding He Cares Foundation Street Children Caring Center. I am fervently wishing that you'll join me and my other friends in this good cause. To reiterate, on December 26, 2010, we will be going to He Cares Foundation Street Children Caring Center to give the kids our monetary donations and a simple Christmas party. Aside from lunch that we will provide for the party, we will also be giving away school supplies, a pair of rubber slippers for every child, a few prices for the games, toiletries, groceries, old clothes and other things that they might need.
If possible, we hope to receive your donations, either monetary or in kind by December 20, 2010. This is for the preparation of the lunch and gifts that we'll be giving to the children. We also encourage you to donate monetarily so we can buy the items that the children need most.

Please take note for monetary donations:

1. BDO "Cash Pick up Anywhere"

2. Western Union Money Transfer

Note: Kindly text me your name, amount of donation and control number or tracking number of your transaction.

For donations in kind, please contact me :)

We hope to hear from you soon and we hope you can help us in making this Christmas happy and memorable for the children of He Cares Foundation Street Children Caring Center.

Again Advanced Merry Christmas and God Bless!

Thank you,

Ronnie :-) .

NOTE: hope we can raise fund for the CHILDREN, so we can celebrate Christmas with them too. Excited on this activity. Thanks Ronnie for sharing this ...Thanks God for everything.

Maligayang Pasko sa Lahat!!!! :)

I'm Back! :)

2010-10-26T01:58:00.000-07:00

More than a month since my last blog. Been very busy with my work.
But i have a lot of things to thank about. :)

1. a new job that keeps me busy, hehe. New knowledge and new career. Being in a Corporate world is very different in Operations, much wider knowledge and network ;)
2. Registered in TBR, a dream marathon (so totoo na to, i don't want to waste my Php1800 for nothing) Training Mode is now ON.
3. Been part of the of the Ultra marathoners group, the "Team Boring" , they are all my inspirations, some of the members are my coaches, a virtual coaches as I'm following their blogs and thru their blog post, i keep motivated and encourage to run, (their blogs touches my life without their knowledge ;) )
4. Registered already for QCIM, my first HM, so this is it..so pansit! (how i wish :) )

-a sweet thought-

A LIVESTRONG Day Event | LIVESTRONG Day 2010 | LIVESTRONG.org

2010-09-16T19:34:00.000-07:00

A LIVESTRONG Day Event LIVESTRONG Day 2010 LIVESTRONG.org

October 2, 2010

Livestrong Day Manila Philippines 2010

On LIVESTRONG Day we come together to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer.

Hosted By: Ortigas & Co. with PhilMofo

Location: Frontera Drive, Tiendesitas, Pasig City

Click here for route.

just simply being me

2010-09-14T03:09:00.000-07:00

These past few months, so many things happened to my life. A very roller coaster feeling, sad, happy, confused, complicated, excited, fullfilled and others.

May – met my long time friend, and happily he become my boyfriend (for being single of many years, yes I’m in a relationship :) )

June – one of the best birthdays I ever had, first time to visit Bohol and Cebu. I also treat my parents for my father 66th birthday in Cebu (there first time to ride on an airplane)

July – saddest part as I need to be far away to my BF, its hard since I’m still adjusting from being single into in a relationship then being alone again. He leaves me because he needs to work abroad.

August – emotional struggle, have to decide for my future. Go with my work application abroad, in other company locally, or in other department only. I just want a new environment, new work, and new challenges. I decided to just transfer to other department, same company where I’m in, at first I was not allowed to transfer since one of my colleague resigned, so ok, I accept it. Since I just want something new, I decided to rent a room near in our office, yes after 6 years of working, travelling everyday from Bulacan to Quezon City, I tried to board. My first time to live away from our home after 29 years of existence.

September – confused moment, HR called me and informed me that my application to transfer to other department was approved by our Division Head. Hmmm, confused because my Boss, my Department Head, and other spoke to me not to push through my transfer (I understand their reason, and it’s hard for me to decide). I talked to my Kuya (my ever reliable confider) and some of my friends, all of them say, do what I want to do. So I push through my application, already talked to HR and my future boss (and I know, the new job will be very challenging to me). So I know I have to leave again the boarding house since I will transfer to our other office next month. I will have to buy a new set of dress, from NOC Engineer (super casual wear) to Customer Engineer (corporate attire), a different world, hopefully I can make it, I should do.

- Complicated also as I don’t have communication with my BF, I missed him.

- Excited and fulfilled, as I climbed a mountain, yes I did it. My first climb at Mt. Tapulao ( i will write a blog on this)

I’m looking forward for the next month, I know this will be very challenging, but I’m pretty sure, I will do the best. Being professional on my new job (need to study again), being passionate and determined on things I want to do (running, climbing, and other) and being a much better person.

Thank you...
Godbless!

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2010-09-07T03:39:00.000-07:00

not in may normal senses these past few days......

boggling thoughts.... ◄►

"TAKBO PARA SA KASAYSAYAN"

2010-09-01T22:36:00.000-07:00

1st Takbo sa Malolos Para Sa Kasaysayan.
We are proud to announce the first ever "TAKBO PARA SA KASAYSAYAN" in MALOLOS to be held on September 15, 2010 at 5:00AM The program will be participated by HON. Mayor Chistian Natividad and all newly elected city government officers, kick off will be from Barasoain Church. It is one of the major event on the coming anniversary of MALOLOS CONGRESS.

note: don't have all the details yet, but i will definitely join this event even if I have to file a vacation leave since this will be happening on weekdays :)...Kitakits! ^-^

Diliman Friendship Run - 2nd Company Fun Run :)

2010-08-20T00:05:00.000-07:00

Diliman Friendship Run is a company event that aims to build camaraderie, wellness and fun amongst employees from both Bayan and Sky. The event also invited family and friends of the employees to join them.

everyone have this in their email :)

me, leading the "oath of sportmanship" feeling runner talaga ;)

having fun while doing the stretching

friendship run, so i met new friend from HSBC, thanks for participating the run. :)

strong finish?..toinks, bakit all smile pa sa camera, hehehe

one of the boys? hehe

muse?..nahh, it so happen that I'm the only girl participating in our Department, hehe :)

and the winner is....Congratulations!!!!

Thanks to all who participated on our 2nd Fun Run, Bayan and Sky Cable. Looking forward on the next run.

Thanks God for this happy weekend though I'm still hurting ;).

Takbo para sa Katutubo Race -- and im late :(

2010-08-09T04:52:00.000-07:00

I was so excited and prepared for Takbo para sa Katutubo. My brother registered me for this race (I keep on texting and email him just to register me, since he is not so approve on my running activities, hehe) I get my race packet on their home in Pampanga, a one hour ride in our place.
My race packet had a T-Shirt, 2 Bib Numbers (front and back) and the Race map.

I knew I can get to the place on time, from Malolos just an hour to SM Pampanga or less. Woke up at 3am with rain pours heavily, I texted my brother if also raining in Clark (he works in Clark and a night shift on that day) and as per him no, rain laredy stop. So fix myself and ready to go. As my usual Race discussion with my Father (everytime i will go for a race)
Tatay: Saan ka tatakbo?
Ubyang: Sa Clark
Tatay: Sino kasama mo?
Ubyang: Marami nandun na sila (kahit wala naman, hehe)
Tatay: Saan ka sasakay?
Ubyang: Sakay ako ng Victory Liner Bus.
Tatay: Sigurado ka alam mo ung pupuntahan mo? Dito ka na lang tumakbo, bakit pupunta ka pa dun?
Ubyang: Opo, naka ready na nga ako e.
Tatay: Ang lakas ng ulan.
Ubyang: Hindi na kaya (it's true, rain stop for a while ;) )
Tatay: Tara na, ihahatid kita.

I ride a Victory Liner Bus that will pass in SM Pampanga. On my suprise, there is no Bus nor jeep going to Clark-Main Gate as early as 5am during weekends. While still raining, the other passengers also wait since we have no choice (me too, that's the only way I know). At 6am still at the terminal, the caller keep on telling us that the jeep was on the way na, and I knew that the gunstart already started *sigh*, Im already late, but still I try my luck go. (oh by the way, my father keep on texting me where I am and if not raining on my place ;), hehe).

At last on the Clark-Main gate, I have to ride again a jeep going to CDC office, the starting line. There are also 7 runners in the jeep going to the site (whew! hindi ako nag iisa, and i think they are kapampangan, late also, hehe ;) ).
At the starting line, I ask one of the girl (wearing organizer shirt), if race already started and she told me, "tapos na" with a slight iritation ( :( sorry naman, I'm still hoping I can run pa).

Sayang talaga, the race was so intimate, a 3-digit number runners, around 500? and everyone was smiling and happy. I came 43mins after the gunstart of 5K, so if I run the race most probably I'am already finish,
:( sayang. About more than 10 runners pa, crossing the finish line when I arrive.

I saw Sir BR ( I congratulate him, ask ko sana kung ok na ung knee nya kaso nasa shy ako, na starstruck ako - Im one of his thousands blog follower,and i love his yellow livestrong shirt hehe ) and Sir Jon (hindi ko na siya binati, nahiya ako coz i came late :( )

Here are some of the pictures:

the stage :)

Mga Batang Katutubo, already prepared for their dance number

their native dance

a very talented singers

so cute! youngest runner ^-^

oldest runner but not so old ;)

very talented singers :)

and here's the place i missed to run :(

Takbo para sa Katutubo

2010-07-29T02:03:00.000-07:00

Takbo para sa Katutubo

WHEN: 08.08. 2010, 6AM
WHERE: Clark Parade Ground, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
DISTANCE: 10K (PhP 400), 5K (PhP 300), and 2.5K (PhP 200)
ORGANIZER: ABS-CBN Pampanga

REGISTRATION is at CDC Tourism Office, Clark Freeport Zone (Mondays to Fridays from 9AM to 4PM) or ABS-CBN Pampanga and includes T-shirt and Race Bib

Last day for race packet redemption is on 07 August 2010 from 9AM to 5PM in front of CDC Bldg. 2125 Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

For further inquiries and registration, please see attached poster.

Cash prizes:
10K
MALE FEMALE
1st P4,000.00 P4,000.00
2nd 2,500.00 2,500.00
3rd 1,500.00 1,500.00

5K
1st P2,500.00 P2,500.00
2nd 1,500.00 1,500.00
3rd 1,000.00 1,000.00

2.5K
P 500.00 P 500.00

>> i hope my brother will register me on this race. And sana may work siya nun so he can drive me to the site. I really want to join on this race. ^-^

isang gabi sa UP

2010-07-28T20:41:00.000-07:00

One night run in UP. First time ni Jack mag run sa UP, as in first time nya ring tumakbo,knowing him as super bagal maglakad (mahinhin kasi ;) ), ano kaya mangyayari sa amin, hehehe. He did 2 loops in UP Acad Oval (4.4Km). Since first time nya, more on kwentuhan mode and motivating him to run (naks, I'm just sharing what i learned from ANR-Ortigas group, though hindi ko rin masyado na aaply, hehe). Nag register kasi siya for our Company's 2nd Fun Run, he will be running 3K. Ako, I did 3 loops (6.6KM), nabitin ako sa takbo, hehe. I hope Jack will enjoy running. :) para madalas ko siya maaya sa UP, ng hindi na ako loner, hehehe.

running? :P

enjoying the run?

body building ba? hehehe

photowalk o photorun?

syempre ako din

salamat sa locker sa ECON Bldg.

takbo pa! ^-^

pagod na si jack.. :)

Thanks Jack! I hope maaya ko na rin sila Lai at Linne.

just a simple thought! ^-^

a fulfilling weekend ^-^

2010-07-27T01:49:00.000-07:00

July 24, 2010
Sitio Binayoyo Elementary School in Barangay Kalawis, Boso Boso Rizal
Society of Mountaineering Berks (Samahan ng Mountainering Barkadas)
SMILE - SMBmountaineers In-Live Experience
Had a wonderful Saturday with my newly found family SMB, though hindi pa ako nakasama sa mga climb nila, they accept me to be part of them. It’s a good feeling to see kids smiling and laughing, kahit ramdam mo ung hirap nila, they are still striving and thankful for what they have. Kahit umulan at umaraw, they are still excited on little things that we offer. They participated to the games that we prepared and they showed their talents in dancing and singing. Thanks to SMB for this wonderful project, looking forward in our next S.M.I.L.E ^-^. Thanks to the sponsors, those who donated books, laptops and others; the students, teachers, parents and principal truly thankful for what they receive. This project will not be shown in on air, but in the eyes of God, He will be delighted that every one of us is helping each others. Thanks to all.

others picture >> by Sir Jim
Photo by Mam Gladys Freznosa and Sir Jimmar D. Lagazo

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July 25, 2010

A much awaited running event of the year, the Takbo.ph Runfest. I was thinking twice if I’ll join the race or not. First, I’m so tired on Saturday activity in Antipolo; second, nahihiya ako (shocks, I really don’t know why) third, sobrang lakas ng ulan sa amin on that morning. But when I see my singlet with personalized name, hmmmm, I should go and besides I will be meeting Madz and ANR-Ortigas group so I know I will not be left alone ;). Since it raining that morning, I’m late and wasn’t able to joined to Madz and friends so I just travel alone to The Fort. I just really don’t know pero when I’m approaching the area to left my bag, kinakabahan ako, excited? Saan? Sa race? Nahihiya kasi mag isa lang ako? Wala akong makitang kakilala? O I saw my crush? :P..hehehe basta . I left my bag in a baggage area, then go to the starting line, I arrive a minute before the 10K gunstart so since I’ll be running 5K, I still have enough time to look for any familiar faces, sadly wala akong nakita, naiinggit ako to those with their friends and buddy? Haiz ako I’m alone, lagi na lang, hehehe. The race started, I run and go at the leftmost on the lane as I know I will be walking most of the time, ayaw kong maging abala sa iba, hehe. I’m not familiar with the place, as always, so I cannot tell where I saw Ric, officemate ko,nag volunteer siya under Coach Mar, I’m happy to see him, yes may kakilala na ko, hehe. When Ric saw me, of course he ask, sino kasama mo?..hehehe ako lang. Then I run again, somewhere along the road, I saw Lee of ANR-Ortigas, I called his name, his running for 10K, and he greeted me also. Ayun, nasa tabi ko pala si Doc Rellie, kasama ko din sa ANR-Ortigas, kaya thanks to him, kasi sinabayan nya ako hangang sa matapos ang race. I also saw Kuya AH, one of the volunteer and a performer :) , Kuya ___ (suplado :P). The ANR-Ortigas group, friends I met in TNF-Baguio, Julius and friends and others Takbo.ph. Lahat masaya, lahat nakangiti, lahat nagpapa picture. Napagod ako kakahanap ng Personalized banderitas ko, buti na lang Jeng found it, thanks girl, wala akong tiyag e, hehe. And I have picture with Coach Rio,un un e, hehe. Thanks to Pedz and his friend Rolly, na isinabay ako pauwi, thanks guys ;). Thanks to Takbo.ph for organizing this event Anniversary Fun Run, a very fun sunny Sunday, looking forward on the next event. Thanks sa lahat, sa organizer, sa photographer, sa volunteer, sa runner, sa lahat that this event made possbile. Thanks. :)

Rank BIB # Name Time Distance

643 1332 Juvy M. Pagtalunan 0:42:03 5

thanks Sir Carlo of Takbo.ph for this awesome pic :) with Doc Rellie

To this wonderful, tiring, fulfilling, exciting weekend, I Thank God. :) :) :) ^-^
Godbless!

a loooong weekend

2010-07-22T02:28:00.000-07:00

- a simple thought----

This weekend I have a lot of schedules to do,I hope I can do it all.

1. Join my SMB group, visiting the Sitio Binayoyo Elementary School in Barangay Kalawis, Boso Boso Rizal on July 24-25. Excited on this, I already prepared games for the children ;)

2. My High School Barkada’s Baby Christening on July 24 @ 10:00am, I missed my friends, it time to see them again in another level in their life, haiz ako kaya kailan. ;)

3. Takbo Runfest on July 25 @ 5:00am, I waited for this for a long time, registered on the first day of registration to have a personalized singlet. :)

4. Review for BSCI exam on weekend.

5. Sleep as long as I want, my favorite past time during rest day. ;) :P

For now, I will join to my SMB group (it’s for the kids, right?) then try to go home on the same day (i will miss the camping :( ) so I can go for the Takbo Runfest on Sunday morning then to my High School friend in the afternoon. Then, I will just review, hmmmm, during office hours, hahaha and sleep while travelling, hehe. I know I can do it all in God's Will.

lost in space

2010-06-17T02:32:00.000-07:00

this month of June is my Birthday Month..a lot of things happen..a new journey begins in my life..i hope i can share it..still finding exact words to express how happy I am now..i just don't know where to begin..
Just want to thank all who remembered, greeted and was also happy as I am on my Birthday. Bunch of thanks is not enough. Thank God for this another wonderful year!

x'ss
one thing that I really miss was running...soon i'll wear again my new running shoes ;)

CamayaCoast Aquathlon TrailRun and 2010 Nature Valley Run (RunRio Trilogy Leg 2)

2010-05-28T00:53:00.000-07:00

I have 2 race this weekend, both i registered for personal reasons.

On Saturday, May 29, 2010 I registered for CamayaCoast Aquathlon TrailRun, oppss i just registered for the Extreme trail run as I don't know how to swim (I'm still wishing to have time to enroll for Swimming lesson, hehe). I registered as I read the following blogs, as in I go out in the office to go the nearest BDO branch to pay, no double thinking, I want this trail adventure, I want beach run, I know I will enjoy this, bahala na pagka register saka mag isip, hehehe

sir rico http://sheerwill.blogspot.com/2009/05/chillin-at-camaya.html
mam cathy http://cathletic.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/camaya-coast-aquathlon-2-of-2
mam jihan http://straightcurvesrun.blogspot.com/2009/05/trail-running-at-camaya-coast-aquathlon.html
sir ian http://seabiskwit.blogspot.com/2009/05/camaya-coast-aquathlon-challenge-15km.html

Then after registering, read again their blogs and said to myself, oh no, kaya ko ba, hehehe..bahala na talaga, I will just enjoy this. I will not think for the time, I will just enjoy the beauty of nature. I love it! :) :) :)

Here's the email:

CamayaCoast Aquathlon TrailRun May 25, 2010 at 8:43am

Subject: See you at the starting line!

Hello Participants!
All are set for this Saturday's race.
- Meeting day and time is Saturday, May 29, 4am
- Meeting place is Camaya Coast Showroom along EDSA, opposite Robinsons Pioneer, between Boni/Pioneer and Guadalupe Bridge, left side of EDSA if traveling towards Quezon City
- The buses leave promptly at 430 am
- Bring own breakfast, pre-race food, water/fluid, sun screen
- Trail shoes are preferred, but regular running shoes will do.
- Upon reaching Porto, Mariveles, Bataan, all participants will take a 15-minute boat ride to Camaya Coast
- A 10-minute pre-race briefing will be held around 9am
- Race starts at around 930am
- Mass start at the beach front for entries in all categories
- Adventure trail runners make 3 out-and-back loops
- Extreme trail runners make 2 big loops around the Camaya Coast property
- Aquathlon entries will make 1 out-and-back loop on the beach and into the trail, followed by 2 swim loops to complete 1.5km, followed by another beach and trail run.
- Brunch will be available free for all participants and guests
- Awarding will be held around 12noon.
- The boats back to Porto will leave starting around 330pm
- Those traveling on their own to Camaya Coast in the morning, but intend to take our bus to EDSA in the afternoon, please coordinate with us to make sure you have seats in the bus.
- Here are the final list of entries. All are included in the free bus and boat rides, brunch and running singlet. Please check your name.
1-Jose Benedict-Ac-ac-Aquathlon-
2-Jairuz-Agang-ang-Extreme Train Run-
3-Marylin-Aguilor-Adventure Trail Run-
4-Ringo-Aguilor-Adventure Trail Run-
5-Ernan-Ajena-Aquathlon-
6-David-Almendral (Sabak)-Aquathlon-
7-Leo-Amistoso-Aquathlon-
8-Francis-Amolenda-Adventure Trail Run-
9-Emil Alberto-Ancheta-Aquathlon-
10-Nova Rica-Anonuevo-Adventure Trail Run-
11-Sid Aaron-Apolinario-Aquathlon-
12-Neilster Jon-Asinas-Adventure Trail Run-
13-Alynn-Atienza Jr-Adventure Trail Run-
14-Donna Marie-Ayson-Adventure Trail Run-
15-Timothy James-Ayson-Non runner-
16-Raissa Katrina Marie-Ballesteros-Aquathlon-
17-Maria Elena-Bangoy-Extreme Train Run-
18-Nonoy-Basa-Aquathlon-
19-Mira Tiffany-Batilo-Aquathlon-
20-Annalene-Bautista-Adventure Trail Run-
21-Faye-Bautista-Adventure Trail Run-
22-Isidro Jr-Bautista-Adventure Trail Run-
23-Sid Amiel-Bautista-Non runner-
24-Sid Angelo -Bautista-Aquathlon-
25-Shane-Baylon-Non runner-
26-Roblito-Bernabe-Aquathlon-
27-Tobias Miguel-Bernardo-Aquathlon-
28-Sherwin Tommy-Botabara-Extreme Train Run-
29-Youra-Bragado-Adventure Trail Run-
30-Pedro Jr-Buban-Extreme Train Run-
31-RJ-Bumanglag-Aquathlon-
32-Ben-Cabigas-Aquathlon-
33-Mariano Thomas-Cagalawan-Aquathlon-
34-Abigail-Calamlam-Adventure Trail Run-
35-Anna Feliza-Calvo-Adventure Trail Run-
36-William-Capapas-Adventure Trail Run-
37-Clarisa-Capili-Adventure Trail Run-
38-Ludevic-Capili-Adventure Trail Run-
39-Chester-Catilago-Aquathlon-
40-Andrew-Chinalpan-Aquathlon-
41-Gerard-Cinco-Aquathlon-
42-Ian-Clemeno-Aquathlon-
43-Jennifer-Clemeno-Adventure Trail Run-
44-Josine-Conti-Extreme Train Run-
45-Sharon-Corpuz-Extreme Train Run-
46-Locindo-Cruz-Extreme Train Run-
47-Rolly-Cuales-Adventure Trail Run-
48-Neil-Dagondon-Aquathlon-
49-Cathy-Daza-Extreme Train Run-
50-JC-De Dios-Adventure Trail Run-
51-Cymbelly-De Los Santos-Adventure Trail Run-
52-Ronald Rei -Declarador-Aquathlon-
53-Vince-Del Rosario-Aquathlon-
54-Sieridan-Desano-Extreme Train Run-
55-Karen May -Dogillo-Adventure Trail Run-
56-Ellen-Encinares-Aquathlon-
57-Esteve-Estabillo-Extreme Train Run-
58-Raulito Fabio-Flores-Aquathlon-
59-Raoul-Floresca-Aquathlon-
60-Keshia-Fule-Aquathlon-
61-Maximo-Gabriel-Extreme Train Run-
62-Rayzon-Galdonez-Aquathlon-
63-Muffin-Galvez-Adventure Trail Run-
64-Quenie-Ganancial -Adventure Trail Run-
65-Allen-Gaspar-Extreme Train Run-
66-Mercy-Go-Extreme Train Run-
67-Rene-Gozum-Aquathlon-
68-Ana-Granada-Adventure Trail Run-
69-Let-Guieb-Adventure Trail Run-
70-Rhoderick-Guieb-Aquathlon-
71-Girley-Gutierrez-Aquathlon-
72-Celma-Hitalia-Extreme Train Run-
73-Francis Edward-Huelgas-Adventure Trail Run-
74-Nikko-Huelgas-Aquathlon-
75-Cha -Ignacio-Extreme Train Run-
76-TJ -Isla-Aquathlon-
77-Julius-Jingco -Aquathlon-
78-Jennielyn-Koc-Adventure Trail Run-
79-Carlos -Lasa-Aquathlon-
80-Pam-Loanzon-Adventure Trail Run-
81-Gigi-Lopez-Extreme Train Run-
82-Joni-Lopez-Aquathlon-
83-Reva-Magno-Aquathlon-
84-Theresa Shane-Male-Aquathlon-
85-Grace-Manabat-Extreme Train Run-
86-Carina-Manansala-Aquathlon-
87-Ezzwee-Manansala-Adventure Trail Run-
88-Ellaine-Maranon-Adventure Trail Run
89-Greg-Maranon-Aquathlon-
90-Zach-Maranon-Aquathlon
91-Jonathan-Memoracion-Aquathlon
92-Ian Earl-Navarro-Extreme Train Run
93-Ronnel-Nazarea-Extreme Train Run
94-Al-Neri-Aquathlon
95-Lily-Ong-Adventure Trail Run
96-Marvin-Opulencia-Aquathlon
97-Adrian-Orense-Extreme Train Run
98-Retzel-Orquiza -Aquathlon
99-Christian -Oting-Extreme Train Run
100-Juvy-Pagtalunan-Extreme Train Run :) :) :)
101-Jojo-Palad-Aquathlon
102-Carlos -Paredes-Aquathlon
103-Joselito-Penaranda-Aquathlon
104-Michelle-Penaranda-Adventure Trail Run
105-JC-Pineda-Aquathlon
106-Leslie-Plata-Extreme Train Run
107-Jaja-Reyes-Aquathlon
108-Patricia-Rivera-Aquathlon
109-Mark -Rodica-Adventure Trail Run
110-Meyo-Rodriguez-Aquathlon
111-James-Rosca-Extreme Train Run
112-Lito-Roxas-Aquathlon
113-Eric-Sajorda-Aquathlon
114-Noel-Salvador-Aquathlon
115-Aisa-Sanchez-Adventure Trail Run
116-Paolo-Santiago-Extreme Train Run
117-Paolo-Santos-Aquathlon
118-Totoy-Santos-Extreme Train Run
119-Michael Lamont-Sarandona-Aquathlon
120-Raffger-Sese-Aquathlon
121-Josiah-Sicad-Aquathlon
122-Karen-Simbulan-Aquathlon
123-Loraine-Siy-Adventure Trail Run
124-Jesusa-Solomon-Adventure Trail Run
125-John-Songco-Aquathlon
126-Karen-Talosig-Extreme Train Run
127-Charlie-Tan-Adventue Trail Run
128-Mark Joseph-Tan-Extreme Train Run
129-Tommy-Tan -Extreme Train Run
130-Janice-Tanada-Aquathlon-
131-Deo-Tayag-Aquathlon
132-Don -Tayag-Aquathlon
133-Karen-Tiambeng-Adventure Trail Run-
134-Christian Velson-Ticzon-Extreme Train Run-
135-Edison-Ticzon-Aquathlon
136-Ma. Christina -Ticzon-Adventure Trail Run-
137-Velma-Ticzon-Adventure Trail Run-
138-Monica-Torres-Aquathlon
139-Terence-Tupa-Aquathlon
140-Siegfred Zerex-Tura-Aquathlon
141-Arish-Valero-Adventure Trail Run-
142-Ramil-Velarde-Aquathlon-
143-Wilfredo-Veluz-Extreme Train Run-
144-Rico-Villanueva-Aquathlon-
145-Zinnia-Villarin-Aquathlon-
146-Jeffrey-Vita-Extreme Train Run-
147-Tony-Welsh-Aquathlon-
148-Jose Inigo-Yap-Adventure Trail Run-
149-Michael-Yee-Extreme Train Run
150-Bong-Zandueta-Aquathlon
151-Harvey-Campos-Aquathlon-Will travel on own
152-Alan-Galang-Aquathlon-Will travel on own

Then on Sunday, May 30, 2010 I registered for 2010 Nature Valley Run (RunRio Trilogy Leg 2) for a 10K run, as I want revenge on last Leg 1 as I finished the 10K run : (GUN TIME: 02:05:02 CHIP TIME: 01:42:36) Babawi ako and I'm aiming to finish the 10K run at least 1:30, hehehe. Still slow for the other runners but I'm still training for the speed. I'm still happy since I have new goal now, I have now time to finish the run as before since Leg 1 is my first 10K, my only goal is to finish it, hehehe.

God will lead me on this new challenge, with the support of my family and friends, I KNOW I CAN DO BOTH RACE, I'm still praying for the strenght and will power to do both. ;) ;)

Walk the World Isang Hakbang Pilipinas 2010

2010-05-27T21:04:00.000-07:00

Walk the World Isang Hakbang Pilipinas 2010

Isang Hakbang, Pilipinas 2010 is a call to take one single step as one nation to help end hunger in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao. This year’s big event will be held on Sunday, 6 June 2010, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Bonifacio Global City, City of Taguig. 15,000 walkers and runners are expected to converge and declare a pledge of commitment to help end hunger in the Philippines. It only costs 10 pesos to give a Filipino child a nutritious school meal, give them health, education and hope for a better future. Join END HUNGER: WALK THE WORLD Isang Hakbang, Pilipinas 2010 today and make a difference! Register here. http://www.walktheworld-pilipinas.org/registration/

Walk the World Registration

This year, you may now register to join either the 1k Fun Walk or the 5k Run. Your entry fee of Php 250.00 serves as a donation to the UN – WFP. All participants will receive a race packet with a route map, instructions, a Certificate of Donation and the exclusive END HUNGER: WALK THE WORLD PILIPINAS 2010 T-shirt.

To register, simply fill up the form here, download and print, and bring to any of our 45 registration sites. Pay the entry fee and you will receive our WALK THE WORLD ISANG HAKBANG PILIPINAS 2010 Race Packet. Forms are also available at the registration sites. See you on June 6!

Group Registration Those who would like to register 10 or more participants may call our hotline at 0906 – 5868196 and look for Carlo or Jinky. We can assist you with your forms, pick – up payment and deliver your race packets to you!

What’s in The Race Packet?

•Walk The World, Isang Hakbang Pilipinas 2010 T-shirt

•Route Map

•Certificate of Donation

•Race Instructions

•Race Bib (for 5k Runners only)

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Me and my friend (i will still convince pa, hehe) will do the 1k Fun Walk to support this advocacy. I knew I can't run since we had a schedule trip in Baguio, we will leave Baguio on Saturday night and so I'm still hoping i have enough powers to do the 1K walk, but still I will register to support. :) :) :)

See yah there!!!

a truly RUN for LIFE .. ^-^

2010-05-25T19:57:00.000-07:00

1st RUN FOR LIFE

“Defend the Family. Choose Life.”
May 16, 2010 5:30 am
University of the Philippines Diliman, Academic Oval

Its been a long time since my last post. I have been very busy this past few days, as I have to entertain and tour my friend. :) :)
Anyway, the last run that i have was the run for life, and as expected, there is a small numbers of runners as the others where in Nuvali, Laguna and The Fort.
198 runners for 3K and 130 runners for 5K, including the bandit. Runners compose of family, friends and barkadas. It's nice to see family running together as they are having a good time. Bonding while running. :)
http://www.cfcffl.org/announcements/2010_run4life.htm
In this run i had my new PR for my 5K run as i finish it 0:40:14, still slow from the others but I'm still training my speed and also first time to use my new New Balance Shoes.:) I just noticed that I'm having a hard time running when my heart was palpitating because of too much caffeine and lack of sleep. So I just have to make sure that I have at least 5 hours of sleep before the race and don't drink toooooo much coffee, hehehe.
Since the race was in UP, where I usually run, 5K is just 2 loops of the oval, nothing new with the route, hehehe. :)

Below are the pictures with my officemates who come with me to support on this run. Thank you guys for waking up early. Till next run. :) :)

Thanks to the organizer who shares their food with us, sarap ng mamon, coffee and brownies. :)
Thanks to my officemate to run with me and support this run for a cause.
Thanks to my friend Marnes who waited for me after the race.
Thanks God! :) :)

Run for Life "Defend Family. Choose Life."

2010-05-07T01:52:00.000-07:00

On May 16, I was planning to register for The Men's Health All-Terrain RACE 2010

Knowing that last day of registration is on May 7, 2010, i decided to register on May 5, as I'm on a long vacation. On May 5, after office I go to AKT!V-Trinoma, but sadly the salesperson told me that there is no more slot for Trail Run, only for Bike competition...*sad* i was excited on this as this is my first time to run in Nuvali, Laguna. :(

But then...at the Takbo.ph, I saw this event RUN FOR LIFE - DEFEND THE LIFE. CHOOSE LIFE that will be held in UP Diliman on May 16, I think this is the reason. As I've always waiting for a run that will be held in UP as I know it will be run for Cause and UP is near in our place, Bulacan and I enjoy running in UP :). I know I will enjoy this run though some of my running friends are in
Neutrogena Run 2010: Chase the Sun 3/5/10/15K (Fort) and
Men's Health All Terrain Race 6K/10K/16K (Laguna)
but I invited my officemates so some already say yes. :) yiheee! convincing power is badly needed, hehehe

Here are the details:

Name of Event: Run for Life "Defend Family. Choose Life."

Date: May 16, 2010

Location: UP Diliman Quezon City

List of Distances: 3k and 5k

Registration Fee: Php300/person for both distances. For a family of at least 4 registrants, discounted rates at P250/person. (Inclusive of race shirt, race bib and route map.)

Where to Register: CFC-FFL Starmall Apartelle, EDSA, Mandaluyong City; University of the Philippines Economic Society, Diliman Quezon City; Registration is open on Race Day.

Contacts: Tonette Pangan-(Telefax)7182213/7181808/09209470529; Van Valdez - 0921-2259085/0906-4011494

Race director/organizer: Pancho Lopez and UP-ECOSOC.

Calling all families and running enthusiasts - Run and make a stand!

Couples for Christ, in partnership with the UP Economics Society is sponsoring a 3km / 5 km marathon entitled "Run for Life - Defend the Life. Choose Life" at the UP Diliman Academic Oval on Sunday, May 16, 2010.

The run is for the benefit of CFC-FFL's various advocacy programs for the protection of life and family against spiritual and moral degeneration. The race is open to all individuals and families, of all age and color .

Register now! Registration fee is at P300 per person, and P1000 for a family of 4 registering.

Fee includes a marathon shirt. Race starts at 5:30am. Media partner RX 93.1.

Gunstart for 5k is at 6:00AM and 6:10AM for 3k.

Regisration at the venue is open from 5AM to 5:45AM. (First come first serve.)

Race Kits can be claimed at the venue from 5AM to 5:45AM.

Let's RUN and SUPPORT !!! ^-^

the story unfold--.The NorthFace 100-

2010-05-05T04:22:00.000-07:00

I registered for TNF because it will be held in Baguio, yes I really want to go to Baguio, that’s one of my secret dreams, hehe. As I promise to myself, when I got work, I will go there. And so every summer I planned to go there but always not successful. So when I knew there will have a run in Baguio, I registered in a race, twice the fun, it’s a The North Face 100, though I’m not going to run in 100K but in 11k only, I’m excited. Days come, as April is one of the busiest months, I planned and schedule one day at a time.
April 1-4 Holy week
April 9-10 Company Outing
April 17 Merrell Adventure Run
April 18 Company’s 1st Fun Run
April 24-25 TNF-Baguio
May 1 Friend’s wedding
So when the TNF weeks come, I can’t decide fully as some problem arises. Issues in work, missed my bonding moment with my family every weekend, and missed my sleeping habit till the arrays of sun passing thru my windows and lots of boggling thoughts. I was about to say NO, I will not go but still the excitement is in me. I prepare for my things but I didn’t prepare a place to stay in Baguio as I already told to my co-employee (Sir Willy) who is based in Baguio that I will not go. Friday night come, I planned before that I will go to Baguio on that day so I can take a rest and visit Baguio on Saturday, but it did not push thru since I have a scheduled activity in work, *sigh*. As Anpaul, supposedly my company in Baguio with his officemate and Mafe from Takbo.ph as they are on their way to Baguio, and me I’m on my way to go home, I feel sad but then again I think, I still can go to Baguio on Saturday morning and still to manage to be there before lunch time and “bahala na” what will happen. When I got home, I prepare my things but still not 100% sure if I will still go. Saturday mornings come, I supposed to leave our home at 4am to catch the bus that will travel direct to the terminal going to Baguio, but I woke up late,hmmmm, still thinking twice if I still go. Got another option, I read in the Takbo.ph forum that ledoctober (boggs) will catch the bus going to Baguio on that Saturday night and will go directly to the race, I texted Jeremi, as he leaved his number in the forum if he knew the number of Boggs, but still not successful. As lunchtime, my mother asks me why I still not go, it’s give me a cue, I think I should go, they give their blessings and I should not miss it. I immediately texted Sir Willy if I can stay in our office in Baguio for that night and he replied that I can stay in their place, thanks to him. I leave our home at 3pm, counting hours 1-2-3…7, by 10pm I will be in Baguio. As I travelling alone for 7hours, I didn’t feel fill it nor become bored as I’m texting Jeremi from takbo.ph, Marness my friend, Sir Willy my co-employee whom he offer their place for a night and wait for me as he will pick me up in the bus terminal, my tatay and kuya who’s keep on texting me where I am, and so I’m updating them from time to time, surely I made them worried as this is the first time I travel alone.
When I arrived in Baguio, there is happiness in my heart, I fulfilled my dreams, expand my wings, conquered my fears and do want I want to do.
As the race day come, I’m so excited with the race as I’m really excited to see Baguio. I met Jeremi and Boggs, as well as Mafe, Anpaul and his officemate Vic and Rhandz in the starting line. I did not think that this race would be a tough one, as this is a trail run and for 11K, I just think, I will enjoy this, have fun with the trail, and will finish it.
The race started at the Old gate of Burnham Park going to trail, passing thru the butterfly sanctuary, it’s a breathtakingly view, the scenery as its best but still I’m in the race I run as I can and still manage to appreciate the beauty in Baguio. On our turn around point, as the other passed me and I also passed the others, and some took pictures, I decided to get my cell phone and do the picture pace.

11k runners at the starting line

The hanging bridge

Runners going uphill

One of the breath taking view

Me doing the picture pace, still smiling ^_^

Bridge again.

View from a above

A horse marshall?, hehehe

Runners going down this time

Down..down..down :)

Afraid of heights?..no no, hehehe

And the scenery as its best. :)

As we exit on the trail and started to run in a road going to Burnham park, I felt that the race just started, I run as I can. On the last 200 meters, I remembered Kots Abby telling me that’s I still have to manged as strong finish and so I di, I run and passed 4 runners ahead of me, Im also motivivated and enjoyed the people cheering at the finish line. And Im happy to see my time as its flashes on the screen, its 1hour and 42 mins for my 11K trail run, a fastest time on me so far. I really enjoyed the TNF100, it really define my personal limits, doing things that I can and to never stop exploring.

And before I go home, Sir Willy was kind enough to tour me in the City of Pines. :)

Sir Willy at SM Baguio - Thanks po! ^-^

good taste at its best

I’m home at 12midnigt on that Sunday and still managed to be at work in 9am in Monday morning. :)

Thanks to Sir Willy and family, for welcoming me in their home, they served good food, he tour me and drive me in the city.
Thanks to takbo.ph family for the picture at the finish line and company after the race, Jeremi, Boggs, Mafe, Anpaul, Vic and Rhandz.
Thanks to my family, that worried on me but still support me all the way.
Thanks to TNF organizer, surely I will register again on their next season.
Thanks God as I finished this journey safe.

So what’s next on my trail adventure????.......Men’s Health trail run in Nuvali and Enervon Trail Run in Timberland? :) :) :)

--the story to tell..soon..

2010-04-27T02:28:00.000-07:00

"The North Face 100 aims to test the limits of human endurance in Baguio and they surely did... Define your PERSONAL LIMITS !!!

our Company Fun Run

2010-04-25T22:25:00.000-07:00

April 18,2010- The first Bayan Fun Run

Our company had a first ever Fun Run, as the running community already boom now, Fun Run as our Employee and Family day. We usually have competitions in badminton, basketball, bowling and other famous sport, but now we have a fun run, of course I’m excited, hehe. As my colleague knew I’m running (nah, just started running)and Im Miss Congeniality (hahaha, makapal lang face ko) they got me as a Team Coordinator for our group. Its kinda pressure since as our EA told me that our group was always a champion in every event like badminton, bowling and others. Wow, I thought coordinating this one is easy but I’m wrong. Lots of convincing power, encouraging them and gives some idea that they will enjoy running, hehe. They usually told me, “ano ka ba, hindi ko kayang tumakbo”, “ay ayaw ko ng mag run, ang aga aga naman”,and other lots of reklamo, but they can play badminton and other sports *sigh*. Hmmmm, I need to force a total of 20 person to compete for 3K individual (5 person), 5K individual(5 person) and a 10 person (8male + 2female) for a Team competition.

Pressure, stressful and excited hehehe. It’s hard to complete the list because only few run, many are their first time to run, so instead on the competition they just register for a Fun Run/walkathon for 3K and 5K. After forcing and encouraging them to run, I complete the list, hehehe.

We had this in our mailbox, to excite the first time runner, hehehe. Of course, I'm always excited for this. :)

On the day come, all are excited at the starting line, I would tell them," If maiiwan kayo walang free breakfast" hehehe, of course it’s only a joke, as some of the runner are my Bosses. I run alongside with Cathy (a first time runner, and recruited to compete for our team, and she is a good badminton player) I just told them to have fun; anyways this is just a Fun Run talaga, so the run started. The runners from the other team run so fast, as in they run as an elite runner, whoahh ang bilis.

(the route in our Diliman office, 5K runner had to complete the 2 loops)

(me waiting for our runners, serious mode, hehehe)

( the starting line)

(the 3K runners, Congrats to my teammates Jherrielyn and Marita, won the 1st and 2nd runner up, respectively for 3K women individual)

(other team won on the 5K individual, both men and women)

( our team was aChampion for winning on the Team Competition, yehey!)

(I bring my sister and pamangkin, they run on 3K Fun Run)

( stretching first)

( finish line)

-our post race pic from http://www.posh-photoholics.tk/-

I would commend our HR for having a successful Fun Run, thanks to Sir Choy for organizing this event, everyone was happy and enjoy.
Thanks to my Bayan family.
Thank to Sir Mike for the pictures and support.
Thanks to Marky for the support, he was sick but he still come to support our team, to cheer, to encourage and to took pictures. Thanks Coach! He also help me to have a pre race run in UP..:)
Thanks to organizer, Thanks Coach (I forgot the name but He is from UP) for supporting the event.
Thanks to my co-employee, to my Bosses to participate in the Fun run and run in a competition. Till next run.
Thanks to other team, as I met other who loves running.
Thanks to my family na kinaladkad ko from Bulacan to participate, I knew they enjoyed it, hehehe.
Thanks to God as the event finish with no injury and everyone was enjoy, I know some will start now running as their sports/hobbies.

a real Adventure Run

2010-04-23T02:24:00.000-07:00

--already late on posting this, as I'm busy with work and lots of boggling thoughts with my work, family and personal matter, hehehe--

April 17, 2010 (6:00am) at Wawa Dam, Montalban - 5K trail run

I registered for Merrell Adventure Run, the first trail run that I registered thought I run on ATKOM last March 28, which I joined in the last minute. I’m excited on this trail run as I saw the route in the organizer’s multiply site, this is what I want, an adventure, so I go to Merrell-Trinoma to register and got my slot. I already convinced my officemate to join since he lived in Montalban but back-out due to personal reasons, ohhh…Im alone again. Good thing, Madz and Pedz will also joined the race. And thanks to Madz, for allowing me to join in their company, meeting her cousins Mina and Irish, Thanks Girl!
Night before the race, I can’t sleep as I need to be in Philcoa at 2;30am, leaving our house at 1:30am to be on time. I’m already at Philcoa as early as 2:30am to share a shuttle service with Madz, courtesy of one of the media-Agatep, they are all kind and grateful, thanks to them also. We are early at the race, the organizer still preparing, this is the first time I’m early, since most of the time I’m late, hehe. As the race started at 6:00am, the entire 15 Km are off to go. As we are registered to 5K we went to the starting line next to them, it’s a good feeling that I’m on the first lane at the starting point. As I joined on the 5K race, I knew that this is the first time I will get a finisher medal, already expecting it, since their cut off time was 1 hour and 10 mins and my road race for 5K was 48 mins then the first trail that I joined (ATKOM) for 10K, I finished it for 2 hours which I’m late for 10 mins and just walk the 80% of the trail and took pictures. But to my surprise, I did not get the finisher medal, sigh. For the first km. going up already to the mountain, we got all the dust, and the dogs are all behinds us, (I felt that they are ready to bite me anytime). The people are smiling, and encouraging all the runners. As we go to the mountain after the one and only water station, we can only run/walk on a single file. On going up, the cause of clogging was some of the runners took pictures, stop on their place, and since there is no other way to go up, we just have to wait on them, hmmm :(. As I remember, one of the runner, shout and says “ pwede ba, wag muna kayong mag picturan”, hmmm, maybe she have a PR to beat. Anyway, I just run and walk on my way. As we already at the peak, I saw all the leading runners going back, shouting “ hindi daw dun ang 5K, 15K daw un” oh wow, all the 5K runners are lost? Hmmm, some runs and look for the right trail, some took pictures, some are angry and me, oh well I just take a rest and accept that this is really an Adventure Run, as what they say hehehe. After 20 minutes of waiting, Madz call me to follow her as Peds already knew the right trail, so I ran on them. We were on the right trail already, as we saw signage for 5Km and a red ribbon. We passed on the forest with lots of dried leaves and dry land (it’s because of El Nino) . Though I’m already gasping my breath going uphill, I still enjoy the scenery as I love nature. It’s a little bit sad as I saw the bare mountain, haiz. As we go down now, lots of big rocks and steep as we had to handle on the rope going down, as I was saying that time, “careful, wrong move or else”. As we get our lace, I thought we already near, though I’m not hoping for the medal, I just wanted to finish it since its already 1 hour and 30 mins. And all the marshal keep saying, “malapit na”. We I saw the road, I run, as I remember Kowts Abby saying “ it’s good to have a strong finish” so I did run but on my dismay I saw the signage we are still 1km away from the finish line and the marshal waiving their have pointing the right trail, oh my oh my. We conquered again, lots of big rocks, river crossing and the hanging bridge in the Wawa Dam, “perfect place”. I love rocks and river :). I must say, that’s the best part of the trail, the last 1 km. I crossed the finished line, wet, dirty and with smile in my face. :)

(nice meeting them all)

(runners going up in single file)

(going UP and UP)

(5K runners are lost in the Mountain)

(that's me,with the rocks the gives me bruises, hehe)

(thanks guys, without all of you I will not survived the 5K run :) )

Thanks to Madz for the picture and ride. Also to Pedz, and madz’ cousins Mina and Irish, thanks for the company. Thanks to Agatep. Nice meeting to James, Miss Vicky and Miss Noelle (though I’m kinda shy to talked to them, but I knew them through their blogs,hehe) I also saw some takbo.ph people, coach Wilnar and others.
Thanks to the organizer for this event. Thanks God as I conquered this adventure trail run, injury free. ^-^

weekend adventure ^-^

2010-04-16T03:12:00.000-07:00

have a back to back journey this weekend.. :) ^-^
April 17 at Merrell Adventure Run

and on
April 18, first Fun run of our company.

Hope I can make it the two race, injury free. Both are pressure race beacuse on Merrell, there is a cut off time and on our company race, I'm one of the Team Coordinator and I should at least perform well,hehehe.

God will lead my journey, and He is with me all the way.

God bless!

Ortigas Group Adination Rules! ^-^

2010-04-07T22:00:00.000-07:00

Every Wednesday at 7PM in Mc DO Pearl Drive, adidas provide free running training with the help of lovable Kowts Luis and charming Kowts Abby plus plus the other ultramarathoner from Takbo.ph (o d ba bigatin). I attended their second session last March 31 (I did not attended the first session, super shy ako na sumali, buti na lang kasama pala si Madz-minnie, ayun Sali na ko, sadly wala siya knina), and I’m not in the condition that time I just Finished 3 loops (1.2K each) while the others did 4 loops, and I’m also the slowest of the group, haiz, frustrating.

And today April 7, the 3rd session of Ortigas Adination, went to Mc DO with Anpaul . This time I conditioned myself, with focus and determination that I have and the banana cue that I eat I can do what the training will do. At first, we just have stretching and group run for 1.2K loop and of course the unlimited picture taking with Kowts Luis. I’m happy with the first loop as I finish it with continuous run and jog, hmmm good start for me, hehe. Then the 2nd loop will check our time, hmmm pressured again, but I told to myself, I can do it, nakakahiya kaya,hehe. First was Anpaul and Ces, then next was Drew and Lee ,wow Drew finish it with 3.++ (can remember the exact time, but he is the fastest of the group, hehe). Then Jp , Al and Arlene, and our group Doc Rellie, Jeng and Me. Coach Mar, and Coach Junnar accompany the run (shocks hindi sila napapagod kahit paulit ulit, indeed an Ultramarathoner,hehe). Kowts Luis also run many times the loop and do the sweeping. While running, I had side stitches and the pain stops me for running, so I have to walk (aw frustrating talaga). As expected I’m the slowest of the group with 8.33min/1.2K (not sure with the time but something like that). Hmmm, it’s ok I need to practice more, hehe. As Kowts Luis telling our route, I always nod and say it’s ok since I’m not familiar with the place, as I work in QC and live in Bulacan (malay ko ba dun sa sinasabi nyang St. Martin, go lang ng go, hehehe). We started run as a group, Kowts Abby lead us , and so I was left behind, thanks to Doc Rellie sa pagsabay (hay naku, mawawala ako sa Ortigas,hehe). Then Kowts Luis came, he accompany us, give some pointers, techniques and his running story (as I’m familiar coz I’m reading his blog http://www.gingerbreadrunning.com/). We will stop at Tiendesitas, the first group was already resting while the three of us still running, hay it’s because of me, sadness talaga. We are done more than 5Km as Kowts Abby did the distance recording with her Garmin? (not sure), I can’t tell the exact street that we run as I’m not familiar and my first time to be in Ortigas, pasensya,hehe). Kowts Luis telling us again that we already run more than 5Km and so we will go to St. Martin and run the loop so we will finish 10Km (what! 5Km p ulit, ung ibang kasama ko fresh pa, ako wasted na,hehe) Of course, ako pa I always have the will power and determination, go run again, hehe. And this time Kowts Abby pace me, we are at the back and she’s telling me that we will run when she told so and walk when we should walk. As she told me that I should practice that command and so I follow her, I run when she told so and just walk when to do so, focus and don’t think on the pain, when she sees that I’m having a hard time she keeps on yelling me to push, push more, (that’s motivation really helps me, thanks Kowts Abby). And yes Kowts Abby do the talking while we are running, amazing girl (the real ultramarathoner, as I can’t breathe normally I can’t say anything (kahit I really want to shout, ayoko na, hehe), and so I just have to listen, I open my mind and my heart to absorb and feel what she was telling. When she told me to run going up (yes, going to St. Martin is uphill, kaya pala, now I know, hehe), I was about to give up and stop but she still insisting me and yelling, run, push, push more, the encouragement that she give, I did it. When we reach at the pole,I was about to collapsed, nahihilo na ako at namumutla (sabi nila,hehe), and yes I sit on the street, while the others are taking pictures, ako nakalupasay sa kalye, poor me, hehe. Thanks to Arlene for the Gatorade, naubos na kasi ung water ko, and also to Doc Rellie for the water, na inihilamos ko as my sweat already getting in in my eyes, ang hapdi kaya,hehe. When I recover, almost had a teary eyed, as I did not do that during the race, on a race I will walk when I want to, makulit ako e, if I feel the pain, kaya ko pa lang balewalain un kung kaya, hehe. And now we will go back to the starting point, as Kowts Abby still with me, I still follow her obediently, run when to do so and walk when to do so. I still feel the pain, side stitches, cramps but I need to focus on what I’m doing. Every stop that we did, the group always cheer me up (Jeng, Anpaul, Doc Rellie,Lee, Arlene, Ces, JP, Drew-hope I remember it all) and keep on asking me if I’m ok, thanks guys, you are all awesome. We already did more than 8Km, and we are 3Km away from the starting point. Kowts Abby still with me (thanks to her, hindi siya nagsawa and napagod) and do the run-walk. On a last km, I told her I will just walk baka kasi hindi n ako makauwi ng Bulacan, hehe. But she still encouraging me, and motivate me to run, and so I did. As we are done, I’m happy and fulfilled as we finish the 11.7Km,my longest distance and the most calories that I burn as I sweat a lot, as in. After taking pictures as part of the training, hehehe, we call it a night.

Thanks to Kowts Abby for the motivation and the training that she did to me, it helps me a lot, as I will train more and do the command religiously. Thanks to Kowts Luis for the support and everything. Thanks to Jeng, Anpaul, Doc Rellie,Lee, Arlene, Ces, JP,Drew,Al, Coach Junnar and Coach Pojie, Ortigas Adination rocks!

As I’m writing this while I’m my way to go home using my phone (naka draft lang), as in super active pa ako and the happiness still with and I want to share it. I will just narrate my story thru this , kasi pag ikuwento ko to sa mga friends and officemate ko, they will laugh at me and think I’m insane, am I?, hehehe. I arrived at home at 12:30am, fix myself and be ready to sleep as still have to work at 9am. I'll just post the picture if Kowts Luis already uploaded it, hehe.

Thanks God for the strength, courage and determination that within me. Thanks to the entire wonderful person that share the same passion with me. God bless all!

See you next Wednesday. ^-^

Nytnyt!

The Holy Week Special

2010-04-05T23:50:00.000-07:00

"God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him" (1 John 4:16)

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Procession starts at 5:30 PM and ends at 11:00 PM

"Ang Kababaihan wearing their Saya"

Thursday, April 1 ,2010
Visita Iglesia with my niece Kellie
Confession at Saint Elizabeth Parish Church
Attended the mass at Barasoain Church and observe the washing of feet. The washing of feet ia symbolic action which expresses living a Eucharistic Life, a life of self emptying love.
We pray the Stations of the Cross in Divine Mercy.
Then me and my niece spend the whole night at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy.

Repository at Saint Elizabeth Parish Church

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Church

Sta Isabel, Malolos City, Bulacan

Repository at Basilica Minore

Basilica Minore de Immaculada Concepcion, Malolos City,

This historic church was in 1896 the seat of power of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo—the first president of the Republic of the Philippines. Located in front of the Basilica Minore is a century-old tree known as the Kalayaan Tree (Tree of Freedom) which was planted by Pres. Aguinaldo during a lull in the historic Malolos Convention. It is presently the seat of the Diocese of Malolos, and has been the bastion of faith for the past centuries.

Repository at Barasoain Church

Barasoain Church, San Gabriel, Malolos City,

A national shrine, the historic Barasoain Church is the site of the Constitutional Convention of the first Philippine Republic, making the Philippines the very first Asian Government to promulgate a Constitution. It was the Seat of the First Philippine Republic on Sept. 15, 1898 to the last week of Feb. 1899 under the presidency of Pedro Paterno. In its convent the Universidad Literaria Cientifica de Filipinas was first housed. It also boasts of a light and sound museum under the management of National Historical Institute.

Repository at Santisima Trinidad Church

Santisima Trinidad Parish Church, Malolos

Divine Mercy National Shrine

Saturday April 3,2010
My officemate from Manila wanted to have their Visita Iglesia In Bulacan, so I accompany them. Visited again on the churches above plus the other churches in nearby town.

National Shrine of Saint Anne, Hagonoy

This century-old church is the only one in the Philippines where the relics of Saints Anne and Joaquim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are venerated.

Santiago Apostol Church ,Paombong

Kapitangan Catholic Chapel ,Paombong

Sunday April 4, 2010

Easter Sunday

The celebration as the Christ is risen, and life is set free.

Maria Dolores

Christ is risen

All Terra-the first trail run….and the excitement begin…

2010-03-29T20:32:00.000-07:00

March 27, 2010
10am fixing things
12noon-ride fx going to Second wind Diliman to pick up my race packet
1pm ride a jeep going to San Mateo from Philcoa
3 pm I reached Beth’s house where will I sleep and spend the night.

March 28, 2010
@4amwoke up to fix my things and to be ready going to Timberland.
@5am already riding at FX going to San Mateo, as we passed by the town, I saw people going to churches, as today is Palm Sunday. I felt sad that time, because every year I’m with my family attending the first Sunday Mass then we will wait for the Procession to hear the Angel’s singing Osana, afterwards all our “palaspas” will be blessed. But sadly, I’m here in the place where I’m definitely stranger, first to be here and don’t know what to expect. I asked myself why, and I just answered to myself, I want this and I love to this, I just whisper a silent prayer.
When I reached a tricycle, I asked the driver to bring me in Timberland, to my surprise the driver told me to pay P100. Yes P100, akala ko malapit lang, as I read pa, some says it’s walking distance, bakit P100? Hmmm, since I don’t know the place and it’s already 10 mins to go before 6am, I ride a tricycle.
As we travel , wow, grabe as in, P100 is worth it. As in malayo pa siya and sobrang pataas. I felt nervous because it’s already 6am na, I’m already late for the race and paakyat pa ung place, sobrang hirap na hirap ung tricycle to up. Hmmm, kinakabahan na ako, asking why I’m here, I don’t what to expect and most importantly paano ang way ko pauwi? Wondering…
Ng makarating ako sa Timberland gate, the guard told me, “Ma’am, nag start na po ung race”. Oh my, I’m thinking if I still run, but I told to myself, I did not go here for nothing, so I looked for the bag drop where will I left my heavy bag. I bring my water, good thing I bought a hydration belt at Secondwind, my camera and most importantly my Rosary as I will running alone.
I run immediately at the starting line, one of the organizers told me, “Kaya mo pa yan Ma’am, the race just started in 10 minutes”. Nyay, 10 minutes na, kaya pala wala na kong nakitang runner, so I just smiled them and run as fast as I can.
On my surprise, paakyat pala lahat, as in nakaka 500meters pa lang ako, hingal na hingal na ko and I need to drink water, Thank’s God I bring water with me. May humahabol pang runner, hmmm hindi lang ako ang late, so I keep on running and walking, paakyat pa rin kaya medyo need extra effort. I did not expect na simula pa lang uphill na. I can’t take pictures since I tried my best na maaubutan yung runner na natatanaw ko.
After 2kms the trail begins, and guess what, nakasalubong ko na going to finish line ang 1st, 2nd and 3rd runner. Hmmm, tutuloy pa ba ako? Well, as I told to myself, I did not go here for nothing. So I continue my journey. Then I saw the first water station, one of he organizer Mr. Erik of Solomon give an encouraging word “ most admirable ung last nag start than the victory of the first runner at the finish” (something like that, hndi ko na maalala but I know he is encouraging me, thanks Sir Erik) I smiled to him and thanking him for lifting my spirit. I also told them to wait for me to finish the race, baka kasi pagbalik ko, wala ng mga marshall hehehe.
Then I started taking pictures. The pictures will show the journey that I’m been through. The toughest thing that I did, to enter in the trail alone, as in alone. The marshal is only every 2kms. I will walk/run uphill to the best that I can and enjoy the view. Para lang ako isang character sa Blair Witch Project, hehehe. But Of course, hindi ako nagpatakot as I know God with me all the time. When I feel afraid, I just hear the buzzzzzz of the bees, the whisper of the wind and birds singing.

After the run, I felt so much happiness and fulfilment. I finish the 10K trail, and don’t feel any injury, Thanks God.
And now, the problems again arise. Paano ako uuwi?, nyay. As most question that I heard from the people I met, “nasaan ang mga kasama mo?, “mag isa ka lang? “ hmmm..bakit nga ba ako mag isa?. In reality, I’m not a loner, I’m typical jolly and bubbly person, as I’m the joker of the group and no dull moments with me, as I don’t want to see people sad, hehehe. But why I’m here alone?..hmmm I don’t know, I just love to do it, my heart want me to do it, I feel the excitement and the peaceful feeling that I have. I saw some of the familiar faces from Takbo.ph, but I don’t know, sobrang nahiya ako,and hindi ko sila nabati,hmmmm. So I wait for the Mang Inasal treat, I was thinking, if uuwi ako mag isa and maglalakad going down, I need energy, hehehe. Thankfully I met the 3 wonderful people, Troy, Jeka and Mark. A newbie also in this trail run like me, they offer the ride. Thanks to them, I know now my way to go home.
Before calling it a day, I attended an evening mass for celebrating the Palm Sunday. To thank God that I finish this first journey that I have, this is only the beginning of my never ending journey. :)

am I ready for a Trail Run ?

2010-03-24T19:52:00.000-07:00

registered already, and this will be happening on Sunday na. A 10Km trail run, am i ready for this? "wondering!" :)

"The 4th ATKOM will again feature a 10K trail run, a well as an 18K cross country mountain bike race through the roads and trails of Timberland Heights in San Mateo."

registered already. A 5Km trail run with 1 hour cut off time. "adventure" :)

"Adventure running is the sport of running over a variety of surfaces (dirt, road, mountain, sand), generally over long distances, where the racer has to overcome nature. Challenges include river crossing, rock scrambling, varied altitudes and other forms of natural obstacles. Routes are often point-to-point and scenic."

registered already. A 11Km trail run with 3 hours cut off time in Baguio. "exciting" :)

"The North Face is inviting everyone to our big event this year, the The North Face 100 which aims to test the limits of human endurance. The North Face 100 this year will be held in Baguio and will be holding 11K, 22K, 50K and 100K races"

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Lord, give me courage to finish for every race that i join.
I know I will have a lot and lots of fun , embracing the beauty of nature.
Hope my passion on running give me strength and i don't have injuries.
As I joined in this race, I know my heart and mind says that I love doing this and so my body will have a I will power and strength.
Thank you Lord. ^_^

GOD is Good..Don't Complain. ^_^

2010-03-16T18:07:00.000-07:00

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, ALL things have become new” 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Awesome!! We complain about the cross we bear but don't realize
it is preparing us for the dip in the road that God can see and we can't.

Whatever your cross, whatever your pain,
there will always be sunshine, after the rain....

Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall;
But God's always ready, to answer your call.....

He knows every heartache, sees every tear,
a word from His lips, can calm every fear...

Your sorrows may linger, throughout the night,
But suddenly vanish, dawn's early light...

The Savior is waiting, somewhere above,
to give you His grace, and send you His love...

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

...and you question God -'why me?'..
always look at the bigger picture....
A day without the Lord- Is a day wasted.
God is going to shift things around for you today
and let things work in your favor.

Godbless!!!

A true wellness RUN from UNILAB

2010-03-15T01:26:00.000-07:00

--not so good result for a runner, but its ok, i had FUN it's all that matters :)--

--hindi masyadong halata na crush ko si Coach Rio, hehehe--

--Alvin Patrimonio is the best, sobrang bait :) --

--oh my pawisan na, hehehe--

--napapapikit sa sarap o sa hirap,hehehe :)--

--ako pala kinukunan dito,hehehe :) --

Last March 7, 2010 I attended the Run United for Wellness with AnPaul (the one who invited me for this race, thanks to him :) ), and I enjoyed every step I made on the race. I truly felt the Bayanihan, the Filipino trait of working together to achieve a common goal, as the Unilab wanted to have, a true unity for everyone. They provide the race for the runner, for the people not for their marketing strategy.
This time I only run 5Km, new route for me in Bonifacio Global City. As I run, I saw 21km runners, on the other side of the lane. I truly admire the runner who go on the distance, and run with passion. I’m not a true runner (I must say :) ) I just find running an enjoyable sport, and for me as long as you enjoy what your doing is more than enough :). Every race I registered I really tried my best to run but since, im just new and doesn’t have a training, I just enjoyed the race, the place, the people I saw…simply seeing them helps me a lot to be more enthusiastic to learn. Especially the younger ones and older ones who run fast than on my age, .
After running 48 minutes, I saw my name at the screen and the host announcing my name, I already finish the 5km run, thanks God . No bottleneck at the finish line, from the starting line to the finish line, the run is a very well organized. I went to the village to look for AnPaul who finish the race first. We got are loot bag, a nice loot bag, with a lot of freebies on it. If the race cost more than the other, from the freebies they gave, you will not say that they get from the runner its more than they give. I really enjoyed the freebies since all of the products is the one that our family uses. From the Biogesic, the only paracetamol that I take (as JL said INGAT!), the PH care that I used (thanks to them I will not buy for at least 3 months :) ), the Myra E for the sunblock, the Enervon C, the Alaxan and a lot lot more. I also enjoyed the photobooth though I’m only one at the picture (I envy others who at the photobooth with friends :( ). I also played the games to get additional freebies like Manny Pacquio limited edition t’shirt, bags and may more.
Overall I enjoyed the race, from the run, from the people behind, from the runners and the freebies they gave. I went home, having a hard time carrying my bag because of the gift that they give .
I also salute them for providing information thru SMS. :)

2327: ULRUNUNITED Thank you 4 running with us! Unilab is always committed provide trusted quality healthcare. We hope u continue ur journey to great health.
2327: ULRUNUNITED Hi! Your race results & photos are now available at RunPix.info & free.photovendo.ph

As every race I joined I really thank the organizer behind on it as they give happiness and smile for every runners.

Takbo Para sa Kalikasan

2010-03-04T22:35:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday, February 28, 2010 our company, Bayan Tel supports the DZMM Takbo para sa Kalikasan ’11. The call time to be at the office is 4:15AM, for the shuttle to bring us at the venue. I woke up as early as 3am to prepare for the run, Im having a hard time to fix myself since I’m suffering from dysmenorrhea :(. The Baliwag bus that I supposed to ride is not yet arrived till 4am, im running out of time and so I should go directly to Quirino to be at the starting line on time. But sadly I’m late, still at the Luneta park, running to the venue when I heard the gun start. Hurrying up to left my bag and change to my running short (thanks to our company driver for fixing my things :) ) . I crossed the 10K runners as I ran back (my apology for blocking the lane as I crossed the street :( ) I still run to the starting line even all the runners 10K, 5K and 3K already started (to make sure that I did the whole 10K). As I run from the starting line, trying to pass all the 3K runners to position myself. I saw Marky and Dom infront of Manila Hotel waiting for me, thanks guys for the patience and for accompanying me :). Since, I did not do some stretching (coz I’m late  ) and I’m in pain, I’m having a hard time running. I feel the pain in my body so I have to walk. Thanks to Marky (my coach, hehe) for pushing me and encouraging me to run from time to time (sorry for disappointing you, but still you did not leave me :) ). We are the last to run for the 10K, and we saw all the runner passing us. Thanks to the marshall and policeman for checking on our safety. After 1hour and 43mins (time at the big screen) we finish the race and so we are part on the TOP 10 (from the last, hehehe). Happy to see my officemates, waiting for us to take some pictures.

x’ss:
Thanks Sir Mike for the picture.
Thanks to our BayanTel HR Team for the registration and food.
Thanks to my friends and officemate who joined the race. (some of them are just pinilit lang, hope they enjoyed, hehe)
Thanks to BaldRunner for the picture and inspiration he have shared. :)
Thanks to Marky (my coach, hehehe) for pacing me on this race (sorry for disappointing you,huhu)
Thanks to my Family for understanding and support. (sa paghahatid ng tatay ko sa akin ng alas kwatro ng umaga sa sakayan,hehe)
Thanks to God for the strength and ability to finish the race.

Note: I enjoyed the race and I knew that I run for our nature. Hope everyone would appreciate our nature and do their part to restore the beauty of God’s given gift. :) :) :)

2010 Century Tuna Superbods Run Race Results

2010-03-02T18:40:00.000-08:00

2010 Century Tuna Superbods Run Race Results
DATE: February 21, 2010
EVENT: 10Km
DIVISION: F2529
BIB: 11726
GUN TIME: 02:05:02
CHIP TIME: 01:42:36

Thanks to www.photovendo.ph for capturing moments like these. The pictures really show how I enjoyed running even though I’m in pain. :)
Thanks to the organizer. :)
Thanks to runner with BIB # 16007, thanks Sir for encouraging me and lifting my spirit to finish the run with joy. :)
Thanks to my Family and Friends for the support and understanding. :)
Thanks God for giving me the strength for conquering my first 10K run. :)

^_^

Why running? ☻☻☻

2010-02-23T18:55:00.000-08:00

…boggling thoughts… ♣♣♣

I run through races. I joined races to support the charitable institution or foundation. I know by simply joining the race I already support and help them in my own way.
I run because it gives me peace of mind and time to think, it’s like detoxifying my body and mind, releasing all the bad energy.
I run because I want to test my body, my capabilities, determination and strength.
I run because I simply enjoy running.
I run because I appreciate the beauty of nature more, appreciate and be thankful for what I have.
I run because I’m happy and inspired to see runners who are at their best, though they do it for personal fulfillment or with a reason.
I run because I can go to different places.
I run because I want to escape, (personal reasons).
I run because for me this one of an adventure that I want to try.
I run because at the back of my mind I know it is one of my childhood dreams, to run fast, to run longer distance.
I run beacuse I want to meet new friends who shares their ideas and thoughts and vice versa.
♥♥♥♥

First 10KM Run/Walk.

2010-02-22T01:24:00.001-08:00

I register for the Century Run for 10KM, why? (since I don’t have training at all, ang weird nh!, and this is not yabang)
First, I just wanted to test on my capabilities, kung hangang saan ang kaya ko. Second I just wanted to try the place, first time to run in BHS,

I ‘m late for the 10KM gun start, I was with 5KM runner, and at the last since I can’t go in front because there’s a lot of runners. When the 5K runners turn left, that’s the time I saw myself running alone, only few late 10K runners are left. I’m not familiar with the place so I have to check all the signage, follow the marshal and see to it that I was not left behind with the other 10K runner.

I must admit I’m not a runner since I had to walk most of the time, because my right leg and stomach is really aching, also I’m having a hard time breathing. I’m sorry to all the runner who was annoyed with me since I’m only walking, I know some of them are not happy seeing someone walking in a race , my apology. And I want to thank some of the runners that pass me along the way who says encouraging word “kaya mo yan, takbo pa” while smiling at me, I feel the sincerity on it . Thank you.

As I run/walk alone, I was thinking, why I’m doing this were in fact I didn’t get 100% support of my family (they can’t still understand why). I also thinking, that I had to register pa para makapamasyal sa Bonifacio Global City, hehehe. I envy those runner who consistently run on their pace, hoping that I can do the same (maybe if I train  ).

My last few meters is the hardest part, I was about to give up, but in my mind “ I will finish the race quitting is not an option” (paulit ulit ko tong sinasabi sa isip ko ), I finish the 9K so I will finish it, though I heard the marshal at their post “alis na tayo, kaya na ni ate yan while laughing at me” and the guard said “mam aabot ka pa, with that not so good smile” . I really feel the pain but I have to finish the race.

On my few meters away to the finish line, I saw BR at the parking lot beside his car, half naked, smiling at me and encourage me to run, and also some 21K runner who at my side, keep on telling “kaya pa yan”. I run as much as I can, I was about to collapsed since I have a zero visibility already but this 21K runner told “smile para sa picture, while his hand go up” , thanks to you  .

When I step on the finish line, I was relieved “thanks God, natapos ko”, also I’m happy when I heard my name announced that I already finished. (I’m not after on the PR or time, my goal is to finish the race, and I did )

I crossed the finish line alone, indeed a lonely runner ; I really want to cry at that time, I envy other runner with their family who are patiently waiting for them, I still wish I had with me , I know I have friends , though not physically present but in spirit they are in me , thanks to them . Nowhere to go, I just go with the other runner, going to the village for the freebies, food and water. Thanks for the goods organizer.

Note: thanks to Sir mike and Kuya (their driver) for the vehicle and picture, I know they waited for me so long. Thanks to Cris (Sir Mike’s friend) for the breakfast. Thanks to all those who prayed for me, they knew who they are. Thanks God I finish my 10KM Run/Walk.   

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Every time I got home from a run, I just told to my Family
On the Run for your Heart – “Tay, Nay I run 5K to get free tikoy ”
On the Century Run – “Tay, Nay I run 10K for this free bag ”
When I’m telling them my story, ok they will listen but they did not feel how I feel, I understand them; I should because I knew them. But at least lagi nila akong hinahatid, pinapaalalahanan, since I will be travelling as early as 4:00am to Manila, I know pinapakaba ko sila everytime na aalis ako but still pinapayagan nila ko, because they knew I’m happy doing it. Thanks them. 

Races I joined Last 2009 :)

2010-02-17T19:30:00.000-08:00

♥ a Valentine Treat...♥

2010-02-15T20:06:00.000-08:00

I started my year with a Great and Fun Run.
At first I'm hesitant to join on this race coz I dont know where to register,though I asked at the Takbo.ph forum I still don't know how to get there,hehe. But since I invited my friend Gemma, who is new to running that this would be our Valentine's Date (or she say a Single Awareness day, hehe) . We still go, I told her that if there is no onsite registration we will just run/walk with the runners. At 4:00am in the morning, we are already at bus on our way to Luneta.
When we are at the starting line, we look for the possible onsite registration, and Thanks God there is, we signed up already for 5KM run for P100 (so cheap,hehe) and they give the BIB number, as per them finisher shirt will be given at the Finish Line, but for me for P100 reg fee i did'nt expect anything. :)
As the race begin exactly 6:00AM, me and Gemma had a great run/walk as we saw the Pulis, AFP and the Philippine Team running as a group, they are also singing (so cute, hehe) and also a lot of students who joinded (i just don't know if it is compulsory to them to attend since some are not enjoying or just there bcoz its needed..:) )
At first at the race, me and gemma run and walk side by side, but after the U turn, I left Gemma and I run and walk till the finish line, at finish line I saw a lot marshall saying, "malapit na" and saw may time at big Timer for 50:55 (mm:ss).
I run back to cheer Gemma, and so i saw her smiling, finishing her 5K run.
There's a lot of booth at the place, we got are finisher shirt and free tikoy. Lot of food, misua and rice meal (like chao pan in chowking,i don't like the food do i got my hot misua), ensaymada, gatorade and milo. Even the people around(not runners) also get their free food (that's how generous the Filipino-Chinese, hehe). Then a program that we can't watched because of the heat and sun, we can't stay any longer at the place coz we really feel the heat at our body.
All in all I had fun for my first 5K run for this year, my first Valentine date, and my first tim to wear my new merrell shoes in a race. Thumbs UP for the organizer. :)

my first time...(though its been a year already)

2010-02-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

(this is a very late story but still fresh from my mind and heart )

May 31,2009 my first Fun race. My officemate marky_mark invited me for this Fun Run for the benefits of K.I.D.S foundation. I easily said yes because I knew I can help the foundation by simple registering. Days before the event already have question in mind, this is a race, a 5KM race, I’m a laid back girl, and I don’t have any sports. I don’t know how to run (that’s true coz I haven’t tried it), what shoes to wear(I’m not fan of wearing rubber shoes),what will I wear(is it need that I wear shorts). Even with a lot of question in mind, I’m excited.
The run will start at 6:00 in the morning, I can’t sleep on that night because of the excitement and nervousness. Marky already texted me at 4:00am to be ready , wearing my converse shoes (that’s the only rubber shoes that I have L), my jogging pants and the singlet provided. I have to travel as early as I can since I will be coming from Bulacan going to UP.
A lot of first time happen on that day.
First time in UP at 6:00AM (since I attended class their at 6:00Pm onwards)
First time to attend a Fun Run event (I did not expect that I will see a lot of runner, even Marky told me that there are 3 races happen on that day)
First time to run (wow, as in first time)
First time..basta first…
Gun start, every one run,I run too, Marky run with me (pace with, only knew the word recently) But I told him to run fast (kasi sobrang bagal ko, nahihiya ako) because I can sustain my breathing so I have to walk.
Run-walk-run-walk.. can’t imagine how long I already did, just enjoying the scenery.
Run-walk-run-walk..appreciate more the beauty of nature (I’m a nature lover since I grew up in a province)
Run-walk-run-walk…feel the peace of mind, serenity and making plans in future
Run-walk-run-walk..i keep on smiling as I pass by all the marshal and support shouting all encouraging words.
Run-walk-run-walk..i already want to stop, but I can’t..i don’t want to give up..that’s the last thing I would do.
Run-walk-run-walk..i saw the finish line, saw Marky smiling at me. (since then I called Marky as my coach who introduced me into this whole new world.)

After that run I realized that I found a new sport that I will enjoy. A day to remember, that I knew myself well.

RUN with the K.I.D.S. 31-May-09 UP DILIMAN 680 0:49:03

I thought im the last runner to pass the finish line, but Im not. Though I’m happy since I finish the race with smile at my face. And have pictures of Diether. J J J