Sofitel-Runrio Battle of the Sexes 2013

VENUE: MALL OF ASIA

START TIME: 9:00PM

RACE DISTANCE: 10KM

START OF REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2012
LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION: Until Slots are available

REGISTRATION FEE: PHP 800.00

REGISTRATION AREA: RIOVANA KATIPUNAN & BGC, TOBY’S TRINOMA & MOA

AGE GROUP CATEGORIES:

16 and below, 17-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 and 60 yrs old and above

Race Route:

Online Registration: December 21, 2012 – January 13, 2013

In-Store Registration: December 21 – Until slots are available 

RIOVANA
•BGC – 28th Street corner 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City
–Monday to Sunday from 12:00nn to 9:00pm
•Katipunan – 3rd Floor Regis Center, Katipunan, Quezon City (infront of ADMU)
–Monday to Sunday from 12:00nn to 8:00pm

TOBYS
•SM Mall of Asia
–Monday o Sunday from 12:00pm to 8:pm
•SM The Block
–Monday to Sunday from 12:00nn to 8:pm
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Reminders:

•Registration may end earlier than announced deadline.

•A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID must be presented by the representative.

•Singlet size availability will be on a first come first serve basis.

• A timing device will be used by all participants during the race.

Run for 10 for TEN Moves

Run for 10 set on January 13, thousands of Filipino schoolchildren expected to benefit from proceeds

A nationwide run will be mounted on January 13, 2013 for the benefit of thousands of Filipino schoolchildren nationwide, who have yet to have classrooms where they could effectively listen to their teachers and learn lessons.

“Run for 10” will be staged for the benefit of TEN Moves!, the social mobilization campaign of Bayanihang Pampaaralan that seeks to raise funds for the construction of 10,000 classrooms nationwide by encouraging individuals to donate Php10 everyday for 10 months or a lump sum of Php3,000.

In Metro Manila, Run for 10 will start off at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City, with 2.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km race distances. Simultaneous runs will also be held in at least 10 other key areas nationwide: Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Legazpi, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zamboanga, and Zamboanga Sibugay.

“Run for 10 is a way for us to significantly ramp up support and donations for TEN Moves!,” explains Rapa Lopa, Executive Director of the Philippine Business for Social Progress and one of the primary movers of TEN Moves! and the 57-75 Education Reform Movement. “Through this event, we hope to attract more and more Filipinos, especially the younger ones, to be part of our advocacy of helping build classrooms and a brighter future for schoolchildren.”

“Since we launched in October 2011, TEN Moves! and its mother campaign, Bayanihang Pampaaralan, have raised funding for nearly 3,000 classrooms,” explains Mario Deriquito, Senior Director of Ayala Foundation and another primary mover of TEN Moves!. “While our collective efforts to date have been commendable, we still have a long way to go in reaching our goal of 10,000 classrooms, and we are finding ways to reach our goal within two years since launching. Through Run for 10, we hope to be able to create more awareness and generate more anticipation for this cause.”

Run for 10 expects to gather 2,500 Filipinos in Metro Manila alone who will lace up their running shoes and make their move for education. The Department of Education, a key partner in the TEN Moves! advocacy, welcomes the initiative.

“TEN Moves! has shown to us just what the Filipino youth can do,” says Br. Armin Luistro FSC, Secretary of the Department of Education. “Run for 10 further harnesses their energy and desire to make the Philippines a better place to live and learn. With everyone’s participation, we are confident that we can finally resolve the classroom backlog by 2013, and provide adequate facilities for students everywhere.”

All registration fees for Run for 10 will go to TEN Moves!. The registration fees are as follows: Php200 for 2.5 km, Php400 for 5 km, and Php500 for 10 km. To register, interested individuals may visit The T-Shirt Project branches located at Glorietta, Trinoma, and Market! Market!. Registration starts on December 20, 2012. For more information, please email info@tenmoves.org or visit www.tenmoves.org.

Press Release from Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, Manila

As a Volunteer Photog

My first volunteer experience in a running event came unexpected. I received a private message from Joanne R. Raquel (who was the team leader for the photographers) asking if I will be willing to be a volunteer photographer for Michelle Estuar’s 2^nd FUNd Racing event at ULTRA.

 I readily said yes and was excited to be officially part (even as volunteer) of a big racing event. I have been taking photos of runners in races which I was not registered or have ran shorter distance category and have some time to take photo of other runners. These photos were then uploaded at Team JRunning facebook page.  This probably was how Joanne got the idea to invite me.

Being part of organizing a race is not new for me. There were a couple of races we organized in our office but these were not big races. It was exclusively for our agency’s personnel. This fund raising event by Coach Michelle was my first time to be officially recognized as volunteer photographer in a race. Though I am a videographer more than a photographer, I accepted the challenge with excitement.

The event was held at ULTRA (PSC Sports Complex) last November 30, 2012. Our call time was at 2:00 am. It was also my first time to personally met Joanne. She introduced me to the rest of the photographers as they came in one after the other. Joanne was a great team leader for the photographers as she makes it a point to make us feel comfortable and generously provided us food while waiting for the event to start.  

As the event started, each one of us got into our station and did the best we can to provide runners with good quality photos. I went home afterwards with a joy in my heart knowing I became part of a worthy cause.

Congratulations to Coach Michelle and Team Titans for the successful event. May you be bless by our Lord as you continue to help others.

SIM 2013 Social Media Night - Photos Talk

Subic International Marathon 2013

Event Profile

Subic International Marathon exists to advocate and initiate holistic development in the Filipino Society, cultivating a culture of physical health, productivity and patriotism, and bringing this model to the global community as its contribution to a peaceful environment for the youth of tomorrow.

It is Subic International Marathon's vision to be the world class Philippine marathon that will gather all full marathoners from all over the world much like the New York marathon.

The Subic International Marathon (SIM) is now working in partnership with the CORPS Movement Foundation. SIM and CORPS Movement Foundation have been providing community development programs in various places in Metro Manila and in different regions in the Philippines since 1992.

Transforming communities and societies require social contexts. Hundreds of volunteers from the faith-based group of the CORPS Movement Foundation are deeply involved in creating God-centred, service-oriented, and family-based communities. The CORPS Movement Foundation offers different programs such as: Anti-Drug Campaigns, Values Enhancement Program, Health and Wellness Advocacies, Workshops on Strengthening Family Relationships, among others. These programs have dramatically impacted and significantly contributed to the inculcation of values and virtues amongst children and youth, and to building safer schools, barangays, and communities.

Runner count in previous events

2005 - First ever marathon in Subic, with 5,000 runners
2006 - National event (Subic National Marathon)
2007 - First international event (Subic International Marathon)
2009 - Second international event with close to 10,000 runners
2011 – Third international event with 4,500 runners

Highlights of the event: 

Internationally endorsed race course
Most gorgeous 42 race course (greens, lush)
Safe, clean, and a lot of fresh air
Rest facilities in the race course on every turn-around point for the 5, 10, 21 and 42k race
RFID Accurate Timing System
Hydrating stations are committed: every 1.5 km
Full support from the communities around the race course
Full medical support in cases of emergency

Press Release:

eXtribe, Inc.

Cosmic Gate Innovations Co.

Marketing & Activation Agency

8^th Subic International Marathon

The Amazing T socks

What I know was that running was supposed to be a basic sport that may only require comfortable running apparel and rubber shoes. But with the advent of running boom in the Philippines and the opening of many running stores everywhere everything about running become so technical. Runners now have to know what their type of foot is to buy the right type of shoes for them. Even shorts or tights had become scientifically designed to aide runners. Running gadgets such as gps watches, ipods, mp3 players and more abounds in the market. Probably the least attention given to is the pair of socks runners wear. When I started running, any sports socks would do but when I was introduced to a specially design and manufacture socks for runners such as Thorlos, socks now matters.

Swthrt and I was one of the lucky bloggers/runners invited and given Thorlos running socks during its launch in the market. These socks given us have been tested several times in various running condition and different distance race categories and have proven to be above par from other brands. The price may be quite expensive but given the advantages it covers any amount it may cost.  The common experienced of getting blisters after a long run is now history. The socks perfectly hug the feet for added comfort while running.

In the recently concluded TBR Dream Team Run, the Thorlos socks were again used by Team JRunning. The race started at 4:30 am in cold weather condition but with our team’s projected time finish of three hours or more, we were welcome by the intense heat of the sun in the latter part of the race. I was then feeling a burning sensation under my feet probably because of friction plus the heat emitted by the concrete road on our way back to the finish line. I was thinking of the possibility of having blisters after the race. As soon as we crossed the finish line my feet really hurts. We have a few photo shoots in the activity area before we proceeded to our car.

We immediately change clothes and put on our slippers to relax our tired feet. Much to our surprise, we have no blisters on our feet. We have finished the tough 21K race course of the TBR Dream Team Run. As a reward, Swthrt and I bought another pair each of Thorlos socks. This time we want to try the Experia. We are confident that it’s worth the investment. Thanks to Kalvin for the assistance and the freebies.  

Reliving the Dream Marathon

The TBR Dream Team Run last November 17, 2012 was a blast for Team JRunning. It was our first race to run with a new team member and in a uniform singlet. For our teammate Mae, it was a wonderful experience finishing her official 21K race. For us, it was a time of remembering our first run at Nuvali as we recall every road we took of the 2010 Batch of the TBR Dream Marathon.   

Our first journey

When I started running sometime in 2008, it was all for health reason. As I begun to love the sport, it brought me to a higher level. I progressed from a 5K fun runner to a marathoner at Condura Run in 2009. It was an ecstatic experience for me but it was nothing compared to running a full marathon side by side with Swthrt. When the Bullrunner, Jaymie, organized the first Dream Marathon for beginners and first time marathoner, Swthrt immediately signed up. It will be a dream-come-true for her to finish a marathon just like I did. Little did we know, it will be our first marathon running together? Jaymie opened the event to second time marathoners and the rest is history (click here for our Dream Marathon story).

Going back at Nuvali

The TBR Dream Team Run allowed us to trace back memories of our first marathon together. Not only that, it also allowed us to share the experience with a friend whom we knew also like running. Team JRunning arrived at Nuvali quite early. As they say “the early bird catches the early worm”, we had the first chance of a photo shoot with the BullRunner. 

With a few runs as preparation prior to this race, we came determined to have fun and finish the race. As we returned to Nuvali, it brought back memories of our first Dream Marathon. The Dream Team Run had a different course than our race back then in 2010 but it was the same as last year’s race route as it was announced before the gun start. Our team was led by Swthrt as she was the strongest among the three of us and with me at the tail end (that is the reality), hehehe. We have a great start with a cool morning breeze but the route was tough especially on those long inclined roads. We tried to encourage one another and were able to run/walk alongside each other in most part of the race. As we came near the finish line, the sun was up and it became hotter and hotter. I had a burning sensation under my feet. I felt I was having blisters. It was painful and I was really feeling uncomfortable. Everyone in the team was already tired and had to master all remaining strength in us to run the last 1K to the finish line where our son, Josiah was patiently waiting to take photos of our final push to end the race. We felt great as we were handed the finisher medals. We immediately proceeded to the event area and savor our victory of conquering another race. The Krispy Kreme donuts and Evervon Activ Recovery drink was a wonderful treat for all the runners. We also got our finisher’s shirts and freebies.  As a reward, Swthrt and I bought for ourselves new pairs of Thorlos socks.

A great reunion race for TBRDM alumni

As expected, it was a well organize race with Jaymie, Jun and Neville on top of it and the rest of the TBR team efficiently manning their post. The fun continued with the full support of Unilab Active Health, Krispy Kreme, Thorlos and other sponsors with their booth at the venue area.

Congratulations Jaymie and thank you for allowing us alumni of TBR Dream Marathon to relive the day when our dream of finishing a marathon became a reality. God bless!

Run BGC 2012 Race Route

Updated race route maps for the upcoming Run BGC race on Sunday, Nov. 25.

Registration for this race is

extended until Friday, Nov. 23.

See you on Sunday at Run BGC!

Rip the Road Unleashed

RACE MECHANICS

Rip the Road is an annual series of five competitive 10K races with a championship race at the end of each season.

In each leg, the top 3 over-all male and female winners will be awarded, as well as the champion and runner-up in five age groups:

• 30 years old & below
• 31-35 years old & below
• 36-40 years old
• 41-45 years old
• 46 years old & above

Only the top 1,000 runners will qualify for the championship race (free entry)

Runners must finish at least 2 legs to qualify for the championship race. Qualifying time is the average of a runner's 2 fastest finish times.

Winners and the top 250 finishers of the championship race will be invited to the Night of Champions awards dinner (free entry)

RACE DATES

Rip the Road 1: Unleashed	November 25, 2012
Rip the Road 2	January 13, 2013
Rip the Road 3	February 17, 2013
Rip the Road 4	March 17, 2013
Rip the Road 5	April 14, 2013
Rip the Road Championship	May 12, 2013

OTHER EVENTS

Pre-Championship Race Packet Pick-up & Pasta Party	May 10, 2013 (venue tio be announced)
Night of Champions Awards Dinner	May 24, 2013 (venue to be announced)

ASSEMBLY, START/FINISH & ACTIVITY AREA

Glorietta 3 Park, Ayala Center, Makati

RACE ROUTE

Makati Central Business District (see map)

The same race route will be used for each race

RACE TIMES

Assembly Time:	5:00 AM
Starting Time:	5:45 AM

REGISTRATION FEE

P650 per race

Plus a one-time purchase of a reausable timing tag for P150:

• Timing tag can be used for all other races during the season
• Replacement timing tags will cost P250

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

1. Become a Ripper:	a. Log on to Rip the Road website
	b. Go to REGISTER NOW and input the required data
	c. Accept the terms & conditions and SUBMIT
	d. You will be issued a Ripper's ID Number and Ripper's ID card
	- Your Ripper ID contains your personal information (no need to input data every time you join a race)
	- You will use your Ripper's ID card each time you register for a race
	- You will need your Ripper's ID number to access your account, check race results, photos, change your profile
2. Register for the Race:	a. Go to a Registration Center
	- Planet Sports Glorietta 3
	- Planet Sports Trinoma
	- Planet Sports Alabang Town Center
	b. Present your Ripper's ID Card
	c. Pay the registration fee and get your race kit

REGISTRATION DATE FOR RIP THE ROAD 1:UNLEASHED

November 9 – 22 or until all the slots filled up (only 2,000 slots available)

PRIZES

All Race Finishers:	Limited special-edition finisher's technical shirt
Leg Winners:	Over-all males and females
	- 1st place	Trophy, P5,000 cash & other perks
	- 2nd place	Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
	- 3rd place	Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks
	Age-group males and females
	- Champion	Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks
	- Runner-up	Trophy, P500 & other perks
	Special prizes will be given to runners who finish 3 or more races
Championship:	Over-all males and females
	- 1st place	Trophy, P50,000 cash & other perks
	- 2nd place	Trophy, P30,000 cash & other perks
	- 3rd place	Trophy, P20,000 cash & other perks
	Age group males and females
	- 1st place	Trophy, P3,000 cash & other perks
	- 2nd place	Trophy, P2,000 cash & other perks
	- 3rd place	Trophy, P1,000 cash & other perks
	Top male and female Filipinos will be sent compete in an international 10k race (race to be announced)

Sin Tax Run @ P16

This race is for a small price to pay gaining for a big cause. It is Runrio's way of giving back to the running community the promotion of a healthy lifestyle through an advocacy run. It aims to push the passing of the Sin Tax Bill which would finally make the prices of tobacco products inaccessible to children and young adults and the less privileged sector of our society.

Let us support this cause for a clean and healthy lifestyle for the Filipinos!

Registration starts on November 19, 2012!

First Run United Philippine Marathon

A pre-event bloggers conference for the first Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM) was held at Annabel’s Restaurant in Quezon City last night, 23 October 2012. Unilab Active Health Team presented what’s in store for the Enervon Activ 42K runners as well as the runners for other race categories such as the Ceelin 500m dash, Hydrite 3k, Dolfenal 5k, Enervon HP Recovery 10k, Alaxan FR 21k.

The RUPM will debut this Sunday, 28 October 2012 with 42K and 21K runners starting at BGC and will cross the finish line at the SM Mall of Asia grounds. RUPM runners will be in for a royal treatment as Unilab and its partner Runrio prepared an array of surprises for the finishers. Unilab and Runrio increased the number of security personnel, traffic policemen and marshals along the route to ensure the safety and security of runners. They also provided huge trash bins for proper disposal of plastic cups at hydrations stations strategically located along the route. 

Press Release from Unilab Active Health:

Run United Goes the 42Km Distance

There are marathons, then there's the Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM). Everyone is excited to participate in newest addition to the country's running calendar that will go on a debut run on October 28.

Finally, one of the most-popular running series, Run United is going for a full marathon, as it added 42km to its race categories. And the running community is giving the new 'mary' in town its full support.

Unilab Active Health (ULAH) and partner race organizer, Runrio, are certainly pulling out all stops to make the first ever RUPM running success.

"The runners clamored for a marathon from us and we also believe that Run United enthusiasts are up to the challenge of finishing a marathon already, so it's all systems go for Run United Philippine Marathon," said Alex Panlilio, head of ULAH.

RUPM, besides being the first marathon jointly organized by ULAH & RunRio, is set to create milestones for participants.

Runners will surely get a memorable start and finish at Run United Philippine Marathon--complete with red carpet, marching bands, exclusive finish arc, colorful balloons, video/photo shots, and the other surprises.

"We want to make sure that participants will not only remember how well organized our events are, we want their participation in our events memorable too by providing them the best race experience possible," said Panlilio.

According to Panlilio, "We cater to all types of runners, including progressive and elite runners. RUPM is our way of helping them level up to more challenging distances."

RUPM will also be high on nationalistic touches to celebrate Filipino sportsmanship. Philippine miniature flags will be given to all participants crossing the finish line. The design of the limited edition race singlet also depicts Filipino pride.

There will be separate categories for Filipino and foreign winners, to give credit or recognition to more runners.

  

The Unilab Active Health Village will also be part of the Run United Philippine Marathon experience. It will be classified in four categories: Active Kids Zone, Health, Sports, & Leisure, Runners’ Lounge and iConnect.

RUPM will also feature short and medium distance categories— the Ceelin 500m dash, Hydrite 3k, Dolfenal 5k, Enervon HP Recovery 10k, Alaxan FR 21k with the highlight, Enervon Activ 42k.

All categories except for 42k and 21k will have start and finishline at the SM Mall of Asia while 42k and 21k will start at Bonifacio Global City and finish at SM Mall of Asia.

42K runners will get to run in three cities: Taguig, Makati and Pasay

Online registration is already closed.

In-store registration is until October 26, 2012 at the following outlets:

- RIOVANA BGC – 28th St. cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

- RIOVANA Katipunan – 3rd floor Regis Bldg. Katipunan, Quezon City.

- TOBY’S SM Mall of Asia – Ground Floor Entertainment Hall

- TOBY’S Trinoma

Registration fees are as follows:

500m – P350

3K – P600

5K – P700

10K – P800

21K – P900

42K – P1,300

The race kit will contain the following: limited edition RUPM singlet, bib number, and wrist tags for 500m dash participants and will be available upon registration.

RUPM is part of the ULAH running series. Run United started with only 6,000 runners when it was launched in March 2010 and the numbers have steadily grown in succeeding events. An estimated 12,000 runners participated during its previous race—at Run United 3.

Run United 1 on March 4 started off this year’s RunRio Trilogy, followed by Run United 2 on June 17. Besides the run races, Unilab Active Health also has a triathlon series, the third leg, Tri United 3, will be held on November 11 at Ayala, Alabang.

For further information or inquiries on race details, results, photos and discussions, please visit the following websites: www.unilabactivehealth.com or www.runrio.com. ###