Miles for SMILES Run for Cleft Care 2011

This event is presented by Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Philippines, Inc. (NCFPI), the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO) and Smile Train to raise public awareness that “bingot” or cleft and other craniofacial conditions are treatable and that free comprehensive care is available.

NCFPI is a non-profit organization composed of volunteer medical professionals who aim to establish centers with excellent training, adequate equipment and resources needed to provide world-class services to Filipinos.

Join as an individual runner or form a group of 10 by bringing together your families, friends and colleagues to sponsor a child with cleft.

A 90-minute operation is all it takes to make a world of difference.

For more details, please visit www.ncfphil.org 

For race details visit http://www.milesforsmiles.pepsquadevents.com

Team JRunning Run 2 Build Result

Great Run for Team JRunning!

Run to Build Buddy Run

It was our first race in Ortigas Area, at the Tiendesitas which was held last Saturday, 07 May 2011. Team JRunning registered in the 3K -Agape Run (buddy run) and found the race enjoyable. Since it was always hard for us to run the first 3- 5Km since we seldom join short distance events, Swthrt and I went to the venue early to have a good warm up run before the race. It was surprising to see Kenyans and Pinoy elite runners into the race. I was not aware of the pot money at stake but it seems that it was of considerable amount to entice elites.

Though we run for fitness, we now seldom join races, and this run served its purpose for us to have again the feel and excitement of joining races. The buddy run is tailor-fit for us since we have been running together at pace with each other in almost all the races. We also love seeing couples running together whether they are love partners, father and son, mother and daughter or simply just friends. It was also great to see and chat with friends like Jun and Mariel (Solemates) and Vima who were busy with their task in organizing the race, and other friends who were church members of CCF.

Congratulations to Runrio! We hope that this will not be our only race in the Ortigas area. To CCF, may you continue share Christ and his good news of salvation to others, God bless!

Our next race, Goldilocks 21K…. see you there!

"Iba, Zambales 400th year 1st Mayor Ad Hebert Deloso Fun"

Greetings from Pro EventsWork Corporation!*

We would like to invite you to run with us on "Iba, Zambales 400th year 1st Mayor Ad Hebert Deloso fun run" event this May 29, 2011 at IBA, ZAMBALES.

This event is not only covered for the fun run, but also launch of the IBA, ZAMBALES prime tourism tours such as the MAGALAWA ISLAND, a naked white sand beach and the Mt. Tapulao, an 8,000 ft. virgin mountain perfect for trekking spot. The target runners for this event is 5,000 tapping the enthusiastic registrants from Pampanga, Tarlac, Olongapo, Pangasinan, Bataan and Baguio.

A tent city will be established at the beach front on may 28, 2011 for the runners who wish to stay overnight. Food concessions will suite the runners who wish to picnic and have bonfire with their families.

In partnership with Iba, ZAMBALES local tourism and The Flying Shadows- an international pilot's organization promoting the 1st AERO-SPORTS in the Philippines, where tourists may experience high flying through micro-lites, paragliding, extreme aero-sports exhibition in Iba, Zambales Spot on May 29, 2011.

We are also launching a promo to Early Bird Registrants such as

6 + 1 on all registration outlets wherein 6 registration gets 1 Free race kit on same category.

-and-

Early Bird Magalawa Island 1 day tour - for FREE! after the fun run in the morning wherein 50 early bird registrants on all registration outlet sites are entitled for a (1) raffle entry to be drawn on May 15,2011.

50 EARLY BIRD entries will be SELECTED

Names of the winners will be posted on www.proeventswork.com and facebook acct. of IBA ZAMBALES RUN

Tent city, Hotels and Shuttle Accommodation will also be posted soon!

singlet for male

singlet for female

Registration sites Available are

ROBINSONS GALLERIA Watch Republic
SM BAGUIO Timex

If you have any question regarging the details pls call (02) 507-8676 or
0926-7152270.

We are hoping to hear from you soon.

thank you !

Regards!
Angeline Lachica
Project Manager
ProEvents Work Corp.

0926-7142270
(02)507-8676
alachica@proeventswork.com

*Invitation from Angeline Lachica of Pro EventsWork Corporation

Back in races for Team JRunning

After our major race last February, the Condura Skyway Marathon, we have only joined two other races, the Globe Run for Home -15K and Takbuhang Pisay 5K Fun Run at our son’s school. Our family vacation in Singapore was also great chance to explore the place through running. Though we have not joined any races there, we have run several times around Bukit Panjang. Photos were posted in this blog and at Team JRunning facebook page. It was indeed a wonderful experience to run in other places. We just hope that we could join a race at Singapore sometime. How about the Runrio Series International? Calling on coach Rio….



Summer vacation for kids also allowed us to run on mornings before going to our respective offices. To be focused on training, Swthrt and I decided to join the Runrio Series Goldilocks Fun Run - 21K on 22 May 2011. Though we don’t expect to break our PRs, this race will serve as part of our training perhaps on another full marathon race as there are several marathons scheduled on the second half of the year.


But before the Goldilocks’ race, we have a last minute decision of joining the Run to Build Race at Tiendesitas. It will be our first race at the Ortigas area. We intended to join the 10K category but registration is already closed as told to me by the Runrio staff at RUNNR. We just opted to make it a real fun run by joining the Agape 3K category, a buddy run (2 people will run together and must finish together) instead.

We hope these two races would spike up our training to bring us back in tip-top shape for our next marathon or ultramarathon as the case may be.

Team JRunning @ Takbuhang Pisay

Team JRunning members

Podium finish for Swthrt - 3rd place, 3K category!

JM - 9th Place - 5K category

Medalists of the 1st Takbuhang Pisay

Photo Talks - RMCHS Batch82 Family Fun Run

*Photos by John Santisteban

RMCHS Batch 82 First Family Fun Run

For us, running is not only a sports but a family affair too! Last November 14, 2010, Batch 1982 of the Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School held its first family fun run inside the UP Diliman. The event aims to strengthen camaraderie among batch mates through a healthy cause. The affair dubbed “Takbo, Lakad, Chika” exactly described the said gathering. The proceeds of the fun run will be used as initial funds for this year’s Christmas party of the batch. Details on this will be announced soon. The fun run was initiated by the batch’s 2 Bottles Club (2BC) with the support of various section representatives. A good number of batch mates with their families grace the occasion despite the fact that it was Pacquiao versus Margarito boxing match.

The fun day
Swthrt and I arrived at UP at around 5:15 am. We decided to do a couple of rounds of the academic oval before proceeding at the registration area at the side parking lot of the Bahay ng Alumni.

After we have registered and made some chika with batch mates, we continued our run to complete our 10K goal for the day as part of our training. At around 6:30 am, we returned at the venue and prepare for the event. I opened the event with a prayer after which batch mate Robert Cornelio thanked and welcome the participants. I led the stretching before we started the run.

When everyone was finished, we did some raffle of prizes donated by some of our generous batch mates. Food (Carrot cupcakes) and drinks (Powerade and Real Leaf Tea) were also provided courtesy of Liza Diño. The day ended with a family picture taking for souvenir. It was obvious that everyone who participated enjoyed the gathering.

So to those who missed the fun day, hope to see you next time!

*Pictures grab from RMCHS82 e-group site

Photo Talks - Vintage Vigan

Run for Clean Air

The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) joins the country in celebration of the National Clean Air Month this November. One of the highlight activities is the staging of fun run/walk dubbed as “Run for Clean Air” yesterday, November 26, 2009. Our office, the Media Production Division whom many employees are runners, organized the said event. A good number of participants gathered in front of the main building at around 6:30 am for stretching/warm-up before the start of the run. George, a marathoner in our division, acts as the race director while I led the pre-race stretching and served as the head race marshal. It was our little way of promoting running in our agency.

The participants were composed of members of the NAMRIA Running Club and other employees who regularly walk or run around our compound. It was really a blessing that we have a big compound (about 500 meters loop driveway) wherein we can run. The agency also support and promote the advocacy of having a healthy living by exercising regularly. We have Tuesdays and Thursdays as our athletic days wherein employees are allowed to joins in various physical activities such as basketball, volleyball, tae-bo, table tennis, running, etc. This is of course with the condition that an employee should have no pending works before joining any of these activities.

After the run, runners were treated with breakfast of pandesal, hard-boiled eggs, bananas, ponkan and juices in tetra packs donated by some of our officials.

There was also a public clamor that we conduct races in the office regularly for at least once or twice a month. It is an indication that people are now starting to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Advocacy and Volunteerism

Mommy Milkshake Marathon, now on its third year staged another successful fun run for the family last Saturday, September 5 2009. A fun run to promote an advocacy on motherhood, race registration was free. This was our second time to join the event. Last year everyone in the family joined the race. But this time, JM, our eldest son missed it due to an intramurals at school. It was a festive mood when we arrived at the Fort despite the rain. According to the organizers, the number of runners exceeded their expectations. I have noticed that even the elite runners participated in. I even saw Hardcore Team members supporting the event. After we registered and got our race numbers, we had the time to meet friends who also joined the fun run. We registered for the 3K category with our son Josiah. We had a great time. Josiah had all his antics and stuffs. He even asked his mom, Swthrt to pour water on him during the run. It was nice to see families run together and have fun. It was a great bonding moment for families. For sure we will continue to support this fun run and the advocacy the organizers of this event are promoting.


To the organizers, Congratulations and more power!

The Masters 15K Run was another event of a different kind. It was a no frill but all thrill race as the runners put it. It was a labor of love and volunteerism all for the joy of running. Runners donated resources (money, sports drinks, bananas, etc.) and time (volunteer race officials) to be able to put up the 1st Masters 15k. The venue was ideal for runners, the place was free from vehicular traffic and less polluted air. Despite the heavy downpour in the early morning of Sunday, runners still trooped to Camp Aguinaldo for the race. The race started a bit late than the announced 5:30 starting time because of the bad weather. It was still dark at around 5:30am and to ensure the safety of the runners the gun start was moved to 6:00am. The masters (35 yrs old and up for women, 40 yrs. old and up for men) have the time of their life as they only have to compete with their age category where a medal was at stake in each division. After the race, everyone was treated with a refreshing ice cold beer, sports drinks, ice drops, bananas and more. Everyone had a great time including Swthrt and I who volunteered as race officials, water/beer station aid, and photographer. Next time, as we will qualify for the masters, we will surely be on the race as runners, hehehe!

Congratulations to Bald Runner for staging the event.