36th National Milo Marathon 2012

I consider running as my first love, because I have been a sprinter since I was on my grade school. Lucky enough, now that I am working I still manage to run, this time it is for long distance running. 

I had my 3rd half-marathon run last July 29 during the 36th National Milo Marathon - Manila Elims held in SM Mall of Asia. I must say that it is a challenging run for all the runners out there because of the given cut-off time. You must need to beat the cut-off time so that you will get the certificate and the elusive medal.

Running involves discipline. I needed to wake-up early to travel and hit the destination on-time otherwise I was not able to start the run on time. I was able to meet a gorgeous lady in a public jeep wearing the Milo singlet and I approached her. There I have got a company on my way to the venue. Just being nice and friendly to my fellow runner. It was rainy day but still that is running, rain or shine the event must go on. 

Lucky enough to get a good rest a night before the run. Doesn't have enough training for this run due to bad weather during weekends but still managed to do some aerobics after work and that made me quite ready for the challenge. I've done two half-marathon prior to this run but still  pressure is on due to the cut-off time. I was strong enough to finish the run within the cut-off time of 2.5 hours with the time of 02:24.:03 in the rank of 907th place. Good enough and just being proud of myself in beating the time.

breakfast after the run

Running is great especially when with friends. I invited some of my co-employees: Noralyn, Jenalyn, Aileen and Carolyn. It was their first time to join the Milo Marathon and was able to run 5K. Good enough for these ladies to finish their run within the cut-off time as well. We enjoyed the experience of running for a good cause, to help raise funds in giving away shoes to the childrens who are in need.

Loot-bag were given to those runners who was able to finish within the cut-off time and it's exclusively given to 42K and 21K runners. Lucky to get mine full of Nestle products. Oh well, I love Milo since I was a kid and even up to now I am still enjoying it. 

I also bought a shirt that costs 100 Php enough to replace my wet shirt after the run. A great run (Milo and Runrio) and still looking forward to run in this event every year. Setting personal record and beating the previous time. Might as well challenge myself to do full-marathon the coming years. Who knows, by constant training I can achieve that in time.

picture courtesy of photovendo.ph

Run United 2 2012

This time I've got the chance to sit down and write once again. It took me after one month to post about this event because I am quite busy the past couple of days. This maybe too late but still I am happy to share my experience with you guys. 

 

I joined Run United 2 which was held in SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City last June 17, 2012. This was my second 21K run and was challenged to beat my previous personal record of 02:28:40 from Run United 1. Finally I was hoping as well to get my second medal for the Medal Puzzle and I did! 

RunRio, the organizer of Unilab Run, used special chip timing device specially made for 21K runners. One of the great improvements from RU 1. There was also expo happened in Bonifacio Global City 3 days prior to the run. It's where runners claim their race kits which includes: singlet, BIB number, timing chip and a belt-bag.  The expo also exhibits stalls for sports apparels wherein you can buy things at their discounted prices.

With strong discipline and determination, I was able to finish the run and beat my old PR with the time of 02:21:17. Good enough to get my second 21K Finishers Shirt and loot bag with different Unilab Products.

The run was great! New run, new experience. The run was well-organized which RunRio wis well-known of. There were also lot of sponsors, Unilab was the major sponsor of the run. Race route was excellent, there were plenty of hydration stations and bananas! There were couple numbers of Marshal's too!

Now looking forward in running Run United 3 next month. Really need to train hard because I am attempting to have my first 32K and hopefully a full-marathon on October this year!