Tramway Bayview Buffet: Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

When my mom, my uncle and his wife, visited me here in Manila, I asked their youngest sister to have dinner one Saturday in their home in Cavite. That plan was pushed through and we have a good time. After dinner, I suggested that we should as well try buffet meals in the Metro for a change (well, we usually have dinner during weekends at home). They agreed and we decided to try Tramway Bayview Buffet in Pasay City. Lucky enough, my cousin's wife, has a friend who is working in the restaurant and we were able to reserve seats for the next day for lunch. How cool is that, we just finished dinner yet we are again planning for a food trip for tomorrow?! Haha! 

While having a good time after dinner, we even joked that no one is allowed to take breakfast the next day so that we can consume what we are going to pay. After all, it's buffet, eat all you can! Haha! Well, I still took breakfast the next day, I do not escape breakfast, after all.

We got all excited the next day because it has been a couple of months that we did not go out on an event like this. We arrived there on time. It's Sunday, as expected, long line awaits us. While waiting for our turn, we spend time sharing jokes. 

When we had our turn, we grab some plates and started filling up our tummy's. I am a fan of California Maki and siomai, I even took a vegetable salad and have a plate for my desserts! Seriously, I was the last one munching on our table (sarap na sarap akong kumain, as in). 

my main course

chicken and eggs

soup and vegetables

fruits and delicacies

now that's a weird combination haha

I do not know why I hardly got my stomach full. Maybe because, I served as our family's waiter at that time. Well, just being strategic so I can try all the foods being served. How cool is that?! We enjoyed the food for what we availed. It was a nice family bonding and just right for the price we paid. Off course, we took pictures while bonding, that's priceless, I tell you. How would you describe the feeling of having this kind of event with your mom together your with your relatives (tita, tito, pinsan at pamangkins)? Definitely priceless, right?

my aunt, me and my mom

with the three siblings and my aunt (left most)

cool crazy family, haha

We had a great time, the buffet meals was good. You got what you paid for. And by the way, soft drinks were not included on the buffet price. Also, they have this "clean plate policy" wherein you will be charge Php 6.00 per 10 grams of left over food on your plate so better get what you can finish. 

the challenge

Tramway Bayview Buffet

1600 Roxas Blvd cor Layug St.

Pasay City

Tel Nos. 536-0401 or 536-0402

Store Hours: 

11:00 to 15:00

18:00 to 22:00

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 :)

Run United Philippine Marathon 2012

My first full marathon was a success. I have been training hard for this event and with all those hard work, great determination and self-motivation I was able to finish the run. It was one of my greatest achievement as a runner. Now I can proudly say that I am a full-pledged marathon runner. Self-fulfilling right?!

Official Result: Ranked: 963 out of 2072 runners

Gun Time: 05:25:04 Chip Time: 05:24:33 

It was the first ever Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM). After conquering three 21K of the Run United Trilogy, I was determined and excited to have my first 42K run successful.

Sharing my complete gear in conquering my first full marathon. Never felt so excited and nervous at the same time. Just by preparing my gear a night before the race made my adrenaline rush goes higher! I just don't even remember if I got enough sleep that night! Haha!

The run started at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig and ended up in Mall of Asia. It started on time, 03:00 in the morning! I was there as early 02:30, I always make sure I arrive on time so I will be able to stay in front and join the first wave of the run. 

Take a closer look at my big medal. So proud to have this on my neck after the race. Hehe. Though it is quite heavy. Having this one at the finish line will make you forget how hard to finish that longest run I've ever had. Thanks for the great determination. 

Freebies from the sponsors were not generous enough. Finisher's bag got only few pieces of medicines and a bottle of Powerade. I don't know why the previous runs gave more freebies!

The route was great though some parts especially along Roxas Blvd, bandits were on the street. No running marshal's were there enough to refrain those people running within the route. Hydration stations were properly disposed at along the route but there were not enough water supplies for us 42K runners, same with the bananas and sponges.

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