Going Green is In for RU2 runners

Just as in line with the mission of providing runners opportunities for improvement,  Unilab Active Health in partnership with Runrio Inc.  is again giving another boost for runners not only to exceed their best but also to help save our Mother Earth through The ENERVON ACTIV Hydration Belt Promo. This aims to create a mindset of “Going Green” within the running community by offering hydration belts at  very affordable price with a minimum purchase of Enervon Activ.

The use of reusable hydration bottles will reduce if not totally eliminate the use of plastic or paper cups for hydration during races. It will also be very useful during trainings and long runs as runners won’t have to carry water or energy drinks in disposable plastic bottles or can containers. The hydration belt was designed to carry two 180ml reusable bottles and a pouch big enough to fit in nutritional provision such power gels, car keys, smartphones, ipods and more.

How would one avail of the promo?

The promo is exclusive for registered 2013 Run United 2 participants. For a minimum purchase of 10 pieces of ENERVON ACTIV which is worth P120 at any authorized registration centers of RU2 , runner can avail of  the limited edition of Active Health Hydration Belt for only P200. This will be available in bundle pack for a total price of P320.

For those who have already registered, just present your race bib number to avail of the promo. “One promo package per race bib number” will be implemented to give other runners the chance to avail of the promo. Promo duration will be from April 22 – May 26 or until supply last (Per DOH-FDA Permit No. 0831 s.2013).

What’s with ENERVON ACTIV?

ENERVON ACTIV, the presenter of this promo is a nutritional supplement scientifically formulated to help build stamina and strengthen the body immune system of active people like runners, swimmers, and bikers.

Swthrt and I started running in 2008 and have experienced great moments in setting our new PRs as well as having draining and exhausting moments in running races. We even joined races almost every week and attended running clinics as often as we could. We trained hard, we ran hard back then. But the greatest disappointment of any runner is to get sick a few days before a race. I have experienced this at the VSO Bahaginan Race, my supposed first 15K race. In hindsight, I must had pushed myself too hard that I experienced a weakening of my immune system and lowering of my stamina or what is known as sports fatigue.

Taken before the VSO race, I was the only one not in running attire.

Should I have taken right supplement way back then could have prevented the sports fatigue and my first DNS. Good news for runners and other athletes, now we have ENERVON ACTIV. It has Panax Ginseng, Royal Jelly and B-Complex that help increase our energy and fight fatigue.  It has also antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and Zinc which support white blood cell production and combat harmful free radicals thus strengthen immunity system.

Swthrt in training for RU2

Today, Swthrt takes ENERVON ACTIV as food supplement while training for Run United 2 while I take on the sideline for medical reason (heart condition). With the hectic schedules in the office and at home, Swthrt hopes to pick-up on her training as she will be running 21K again together with our teammate, Mae, in RU2. I am taking ENERVON ACTIV too as a supplement together with my other prescribed medications with the hope that this will strengthen my weak heart.

Swthrt, trying-out the hydration belt from Unilab Active Health - ENERVON ACTIV at UPD.

Try ENERVON ACTIV and feel the difference

In living in active and fast pace life of today, one cannot afford to be weak, vulnerable and sick. Stay active … take ENERVON ACTIV today and share your experience. 

Morning with Active Health and the Run United 2

The second leg of the Unilab Run United Series was launched last Sunday at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City in a different fashion. Doing away with the common bloggers’ night event, the bloggers were invited in an easy morning run with Coach Rio and his Runrio team together with the Unilab Active Health people at the UPD Academic Oval. The event started with Coach Rio conducting the warm up exercises and running drills at the UP Track and Field Oval. 

Afterwards, the group proceeded to the academic oval for the easy run session with a goal of running at least 4.4K or two rounds of the oval. Some even went beyond the target especially those running alongside coach Rio. 

The runners/bloggers then re-group and went back to the track oval for the second challenge – beating 40:07 seconds running at least 100 meters doing 5 burpee push-ups on each end. It was fun as many participated and took the challenge including coach Rio and his wife. 

After the challenging event came the most enjoyable part which was a breakfast at Chocolate Kiss at Bahay ng Alumni. Details about the Run United 2 and a presentation about having a good recovery food supplement like Enervon HP drink and Enervon Activ which boost runners’ body immune system, were shown.

Thanks to everyone who greeted me during the event as it happened on my birthday. Thanks to Vimz and Coach Rio who led in the singing of the birthday song for me. It really made my day!

Here are the details for the upcoming Run United 2:

Presenter - Unilab Active Health

Organizer - RunRio Inc.

Beneficiaries – Gawad Kalinga and Children’s Hour

2013 Run United 2 will be held on June 2, 2013 with Ceelin 500m dash, 10k, 21k and 32k race categories. All categories will have the starting and finishing lines at the SM Mall of Asia.

REGISTRATION VENUES:

Online Registration: April 1 to May 12, 2013

In-Store Registration: April 15 to May 19, 2013

Priority Registration for Run United 1 21k Runners: April 10 – 14, 2013 (only at Riovana BGC)

RIOVANA

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

TOBY'S

• SM Mall of Asia – Monday to Sunday, 12PM to 8PM
• SM North – The Block – Monday to Sunday, 12PM to 8PM

REGISTRATION FEES:

Race Category	Registration Fee	Inclusions
		Pre-Race	Post-Race
500m	Php350	Singlet, Race Bib, D-Tag, 10% Race Day Discount on AH Apparel, & Raffle Stub	Active Health Ventilation Knapsack Kit, Drinks & Race Analysis
10K	Php800
21K	Php900	Singlet, Race Bib, D-Tag, 10% Race Day Discount on AH Apparel, & Raffle Stub	Active Health Ventilation Knapsack, Finisher’s Medal, Finisher’s Shirt, Drinks & Race Analysis
32K	Php1000

ASSEMBLY AND GUN START TIMES:

Race Category	Assembly Time	Gun Time
500m	6:00am	7:00am
10km	4:30am	5:30am
21km	3:00am	4:00am
32km	2:00am	3:00am

REMINDERS:

• Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, and may end earlier than the announced deadline. Race kits may run out before May 19, 2013.
• Singlet size availability will be on a first come first serve basis.
• Singlet and finishers shirt samples will be available for fitting at the registration centers.
• A timing device (d-tag) will be used by all participants during the race.
• D-tag will be presented when claiming the finishers’ kits – no d-tag, no kit.

RACE DETAILS:

• Race details are available at the following websites: www.unilabactivehealth.com and www.runrio.com.

·         Registration Queries: feedback@runrio.com

CONTACT DETAILS:

For In-Store Registration Inquiries:

·         Globe – 0927 347 7700

·         Smart – 0929 7178164

·         Landline – (632) 887 6194

Run United Series 2013 Presented

Press Release - January 17, 2012

Run United Rallies Filipinos to “Exceed Yourself” in 2013

Longer distances and focused approaches mark this year’s run races

          Mark your calendar runners, the 2013 Run United series is set to bring in more excitement and a lot of surprises to this year’s running calendar. Unilab Active Health (ULAH) and RunRio Inc. promise longer distances that are big on fun and prizes, starting off with 2013 Run United 1on March 17 at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City.

          Ever responsive to the runners’ feedback, Unilab Active Health and RunRio are now focusing on longer distances to be in step with the requirements of progressive runners who want to better their personal records and outdo themselves in every race.

          “We noticed a trend during the previous years’ races that the slots for longer distances get filled up faster. There were instances when we had to open up more slots. So, by focusing on longer distances, we will be able to accommodate more runners,” said Alex Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health.

          Coach Rio dela Cruz added: “This is in line with our plan to be part of the growth and journey of Filipino runners. It just goes to prove that the local running community is more mature, that is why we also launched the Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM) last year. Filipino runners have leveled up.”

          Thus, there will be no more 3km category in Run United, but it will retain the 500-meter dash for kids to make them start having an active lifestyle early on. The race categories for 2013 Run United 1 include 5km, 10km and 21km; for Run United 2 (10km, 21km, and 32km); and for Run United Philippine Marathon (10km, 21km and 42km).

         

          If runners loved the singlets of previous Run United races, they would definitely rave about the improved singlets this year, which are made of new fabric designed to help improve the performance and comfort of the runners.

          Better and useful items will still be part of the finishers’ token. And the unique united medal will still be given away to encourage participants to complete the series. Of course, the Unilab Active Health villages will still be jampacked with activities and freebies for the participants and their families.

          The complete Run United 2013 race schedules are as follows: Run United 1 on March 17, Run United 2 on June 2 and Run United Philippine Marathon on October 6. Prior to these, The Bull Runner Dream Marathon will kick off on February 24.

          For triathletes, Tri United 1 2013 on March 10, 2013 and Tri United 2 2013 on July 7, 2013 both will be held in Playa Laiya, Batangas. Tri United 3 2013 on October 26-27, 2013 in Subic and the fourth and final leg of Tri United will be fired off in Ayala, Alabang on November 24, 2013. Moreover, Unilab Active Health Duathlon will be on September 8 at SCTEX, Clark, Pampanga.

          For more details please visit www.unilabactivehealth.com. 

RU1: first leg on the road to the big race

by Bro J and Swthrt

The Runrio Team in partnership with Unilab Philippines once again set another first in race organization by setting a record of four thousand runners participating in the 21k category.  With the number of runners in this distance category, everything is possible to happen. Comments like congested roads from runners at certain part of the route, shortage of cups filled with water or powerade (though there were a lot of supplies), irate motorists, and other logistics problems were only part of organizing a big event like this. Even crowd control personnel especially those located at the finishers’ kits distribution area could be a nightmare to event organizers. But despite all of these, Run United 1 was undoubtedly a well thought, well organized race that can only be organized by a man who understands, feel and live as a passionate runner. With all the minor lapses in organization and inconveniences to runners, Coach Rio humbly accepted all responsibility which is truly a mark of a good man.

Our race

With the announcement of shuttle buses available from MOA to BGC, we decided to park our car at BGC so as not to wake up too early for the race. We arrived at the starting area at around 4:00am just in time to squeeze in the huge crowd of 21k runners opting to be in the first wave of runners to be released. The point to point route was great for runners who would easily get bored in going back the same route to the finish. Swthrt and I had a great time with this route. We also decided to bring our ipods to inspire us with music while running (we usually run without it). Our playlist includes fast worship songs up to other running inspired beats. Swthrt and I have no problems all the way to Roxas Boulevard except at last 5K where Swthrt felt the onset of cramps on her calf. The early start was also a good decision on the part of the race organizers because we only experienced the heat from the sun at about the last 3K of the route along Macapagal Boulevard. The reward of receiving the finisher’s medal was more than enough to compensate the effort given in this race. We thanked and praised the Lord for a wonderful race he gave us.

Run United 1 is the first of the 3 leg series of three great races (expected of a Runrio- organized races) that would lead to one major goal…. The Run United Philippine Marathon.

Congratulations to Runrio Team and Unilab!

Before I tell you about the wonderful race we had last Sunday, I would like you to take a peek on what we had before and after. It was a full weekend but every single activity done was so fulfilling and enjoyable. We really had great times with the family in doing all the errands for the day. We also had a spur-of-the-moment merienda with close friends last Saturday. It was brief but truly sweet bonding times with friends. Saturday night was capped with worship meeting in our friends’ house. Our Sunday was so packed as well. It started early with a very good race, the Run United Leg 1 for 2012, another fulfilling race for both of us.  We weren’t able to stay in the race area a little longer because we needed to be home to prepare for the Church Service. Right after running for more than two hours, we headed home for a hearty breakfast and soothing showers.

            As our body had been nourished and rehydrated, we allowed our spirit to be nourished as well. We’ve been served with an awe-inspiring message in Church Service, followed by an encouraging Women’s fellowship. The day was concluded with a very relaxing and much-needed foot massage courtesy of our BFFs. It was indeed a good treat for our very tired feet and leg muscles after pinning down a good 21 kilometers race that morning. Our bodies were so flat-tired but our spirits were so up and about! Everything was so special and so good! God’s love is so sweet!  He indeed blessed each and every activity done, no matter how simple it was or trivial it had been. God showers us with His Love…and we are so amazed and grateful!  

What about the Good Race…

            Yes, about the race. It was the first leg of The RUN United 2012 Series… and of course, one of RunRio races! You can expect that everything will go well. And so it was! This series is one of the much-awaited races which most runners are really up to. For the last Sunday’s event, a record four thousand runners registered and ran the 21K category in the newest route devised by the brilliant minds of RunRio. It was from Global City to MOA route via Kalayaan and Roxas Blvd and then finally through Macapagal Ave. We really enjoyed the new route although the roads we treaded were not that new to us anymore. But the good thing about this is we were spared with the agony of seeing other runners were already heading back to the finish line while we were still trying to reach the turn-around point… well, this is for us and not necessarily common to all runners. But for us who are usually in the mid pack, sometimes in the back pack of the race, and who hate doing things over and over again except running… the route was perfect for us! I am sure most of the runners would agree.  

            The race is superb. It was not only the route that made us happy, but also the extra effort to transport runners back and forth from MOA to BGC. Of course the usual high level of performance in terms of marshals, water stations, starting line and finish line. All is well. It is very caring for Coach Rio to personally greet and see runners through, to allow runners take pictures with him, and ensure that everything is okay. And that is his usual self in every race he organized.  Well done, RunRio! More races for you to organize and for us to run.

The Unilab Run United Series 2012: The First Leg

The first leg of the Unilab Run United Series for 2012 is now open for registration. The race will be held on March 4, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia grounds. Race details are as follows:

Singlets for kids will also be available.

Also, an attractive and unique 3 piece puzzle medal to those who will complete the three longest categories for each race are up for grab.

Functional running accessories will also be part of the loot bags. For this leg, a race bib belt will be given.

The 21K runners will be running to a new route. It will start at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig and will finish at the SM Mall of Asia grounds. 

 Race route for the other categories