Rexona Run 2013: Run To Your Beat

Rexona Run 2013: Run To Your Beat
SM Mall of Asia
Distance: 21K
Ranked: 1397 out of 3834 runners
Gun Time: 2:38:50 Chip Time: 2:38:20

It has been a couple of months that I did not join any fun run due to busy schedule in dragon boat training and races. When I saw that Rexona Run will be having an event this year, I decided to register. Rexona Run is the only run I anticipated to join because I am busy with other sports activity. My great experience about last years' Rexona Run made me decide to run again this year. See it here! 

With Roxanne: running and paddling mate :)

Run To Your Beat was the theme of the Rexona Run for this year. It was cool! Run Rio Inc. organized last year's run and they got it again this year. New theme was great. There are already activities happening during the claiming of singlets in SM Mall of Asia few days before the event date. I got a memorable experience on that but I cannot post any pictures here because I was not able to bring my cam when I claimed my singlet. It was all fun that I won a price, it's deo! Hehe!

It's blurred... LOL

My running experience was terrible. Terrible in the sense that I was not able to beat my previous records for 21K. I went beyond my target time which is 2.5 hours. I know I did not trained hard for this run because of some other activities. I realized that training is very much needed when you plan to beat your previous records. I thought that my training in dragon boat paddling will be enough to sustain my running capabilities but I was wrong. Still a good thing that I managed to finish the run safe and sound. 

the centerstage

Post activities were great! Live band made every runner enjoy the event. Sponsors are within the vicinity and provides free services like foot massage and giving out some foods and drinks! Free photo booths were also situated in the race venue for all the runners who wanted to have a photo opt for the event. 

My BIB No

Another 21K Finisher's medal was added in my collection. How was that?! Feeling so proud of myself that through running, I was able to test my limits. I was able to prove to myself once again that everything is possible with a great determination to succeed. Another running experience which made my inner desire to conquer another 21K soon!

Love this New Medal!

Freebies will always be included after crossing the finish line. Got so many products inside my loot bag. That's possible one week supply of shampoo and conditioner and even a month of deodorant to keep me fresh 24/7. Looking forward to run again next year for this event. Thank you Rexona! I can always do more, with Rexona! 

Game On!

Freebies!!!

36th National Milo Marathon Finals

It was my last run for the year 2012. I was really challenged to beat my old PR for 21K last June for the Manila Eliminations. Trained hard for this and excited to end up my year with a great run. 

As always, I need to get up early so I won't be late. I'd rather prefer to be an early bird. Well it does pay, as I've got the chance to stroll on the activity area. Sharing with you guys how organized this event was.

Now sharing you my BIB No. and my twin medal for 21K... Hopefully by next year, I will be able to run for my first Milo Full-Marathon. I finished the race within the cut-off period of 2.5 hours so I was able to get a medal and a certificate. Loot bag was great! Full of different products. This is another reason why I do smile every time I finish a race.

now I've got two medals from Milo

freebies!

This is what I have taken after the race. Not bad, why because I am still burning calories even if I eat this fatty foods Hahaha! I might run again next year! Come let's run together! 

Dennis Grill Boy lechong kawali :)

Rexona Run 2012

My 4th 21K was during Rexona Run 2012. (FYI: I also run last year's event.) Still waiting for my official result as of this posting date. The run was great. Well-organized. Started on time, route was new, and the relay-portion made the event more interesting. Sharing some pics I've downloaded online. Thanks for the great photographers.

I went to SM Mall of Asia as early as 02:00 for me not to be late on the event. It pays to be an early bird, right? I was there early and got the chance to took some photos on the activity area. Sharing with you guys some pictures. I was able to stroll around because it was not still crowded.

I finished the run within my target time of 2.5 hours. That's based on the timer at the finish line. I was not able to get the commemorative key chain which the cut-off hours is 2 hours but it was ok. I still need to Outrun Myself on my next runs. It was already a great achievement for me as I had my 3k last year and look at now, I am having 21K. 

Finishers medal is great. It is in good quality. Aside from the finisher's medal and shirt it's more interesting to have the loot bag. All its content, was all worth it! Sponsors were really generous to give numerous freebies. 

This is what's inside the bag, Rexona Deodorant for men and women, Clear Shampoo, Pepsodent, Century Corned Tuna, Master Gel, Sunsilk Co-creation, Close-up Toothpaste, Surf Fabric Conditioner, Master Facial Wash, Dove Conditioner, Ponds Facial Scrub and Whitening and Cream Silk Conditioner. 

At the registration period, I've got the singlet, BIB and a deo spray. From there, the registration fee of P900.00 is already worth it. How much more after the run?! Kudos to the organizer and to Rexona for making this event possible. Will be running again next year and will outrun my previous record. Keep running everyone!

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!