2011 Macau International Marathon

It is every runner’s dream to have a different experience in running races thus most of them join races not only in various cities and provinces in the country but also abroad.  Another venue which Filipino runners would certainly have a different running thrill is the 2011 Macau International Marathon. 

The Macau Government Tourism Office in Manila in collaboration with Runrio Inc. hosted a bloggers night last October 20, 2011 to launch the 30^th edition of the Macau International Marathon dubbed as the Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon to be held on o4 December 2011. Big prizes for different categories will be at stake plus  bonus prize for record breakers will be awarded. Macau will not only play host to this grand sporting event but is also a great place to tour and shop around. The place is also a haven for shoppers. Runners will certainly have a great time enjoying the many UNESCO declared heritage sites of the People's Republic of China’s Special Administrative Region, Macau.

So what are you waiting for? If you have the means, register now for the Macau International Marathon this December!

Event Title: 2011 Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon

Date: 4^th December 2011 (Sunday)

Organizers: Macau Sport Development Board、Macau Athletic Association

Aim: To develop local sports, by raising the level of running, to strengthen the friendship between people from different parts of the world, contribute to the promotion of sport tourism in Macau.

Qualification for registration: Citizen holding a legal identification document can register without discrimination of nationality.

Registration Schedules :

In Person or through a representative (Until 3^rd Dec. 2011, 8:00pm)

By Post (Until 18^th Nov. 2011, 5:30pm)

Online Registration (Until 25^th Nov. 2011, 11:30pm)

For more information visit:

http://www.macaumarathon.com/en/event_register.php

http://www.macaumarathon.com/en/event_info.php

KOTR behind the lens

JRunning had a different experience in the recently concluded King of the Road 2011 held last October 24, 2011 at  Bonifacio Global City. After we brought our son Josh at NAMRIA compound for his tennis session, Swthrt and I ran going to BHS to witness the most awaited Adidas King of the Road Challenge. We took photos of friends and other runners as they approached the finish line. We spent more than an hour taking those photos and having chats with some friends. Afterwards, we ran back to NAMRIA compound and picked up Josh and his coach and call it a day.

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Keep on running!

Team JRunning weekend run

One thing I like about weekend is that I get to spend more time with Swthrt and the kids. Swthrt and I always look forward to activities we will have on weekend and running will always be on the list. Last Saturday,October 15 2011, it was the whole family that went to UPD. Swthrt and I were scheduled to run at least 10K at an easy pace. JM, our eldest son, had to do an experiment for their myth busting project in Biology class together with his classmates. While Josh, our youngest son, does not want to miss the fun came with us.

11K easy pace Saturday run

We arrived at UPD a little late. It was almost 7 am when we started to run. To keep us motivated, we tried to look at the situation as an opportunity to also have some sort of heat training. We normally are still running by this time if we run in a half or full marathon. We usually start our run in front of the Abelardo Hall and do stretching at the parking space in front of Palma Hall before completing our goal for the day. JM and Josh joined us in our first round of the oval and eventually wait for JM’s classmates near the Sunken Garden. As always, it was difficult at the start before finally picking up on a rhythm for our run. Swthrt tried again using an ipod while running. She has been used to running without it for quite a long time. It seemed to work well with her as she was able to keep a consistent pace as she went along with the beat of the music.

After finishing our goal (we were able to do 5 rounds of the Academic Oval which is equal to 11K which is more than our goal), we went to JM who was already with his classmates discussing on how they would go about with their experiment.

Afterwards, we went to Kiss Restaurant at the Bahay ng Alumni building for breakfast before getting on a full day of activities.

5K easy run and speed works

For our Sunday run, October 16, 2011, we went to NAMRIA in Fort Bonifacio at 5:30 am and got caught in traffic as a race was on-going along Bayani Road and Lawton Avenue. After getting through the traffic and have brought Josh at NAMRIA compund where he would have a tennis training with his coach Swthrt and I went for a 5K run along Bayani Road. When we returned to NAMRIA compound we did speed intervals and hill repeats. One good thing about our office compound is that it has a good terrain ideal for different types of training. One loop of the compound is approximately 250m. The road from the main gate going to the back of the compound was down hill ideal for hill repeats. We also have courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis.

 

 

JRunning solo @ BHS

Last night, I had a chance to run at BHS while waiting for Swthrt to finish her work. It was not that easy especially at the start. There was a strong temptation to stay at the Customer Lounge of Honda and just  watch TV. It’s  great to sit back and relax since Josh and I just have a hearty meal at Market Market where I also bought myself a guitar tuner. Josh was also pleading me to go with him at BHS Timezone. The only saving grace which push me to run was the constant greetings of the security guards at Honda who knew that Swthrt and I run regularly, “Good evening sir, di ka ba tatakbo?” Isn’t  that a great way to remind me that I have to run. Swthrt also knew that I was going to run, so at around 6:45 pm I got myself ready. It’s always been hard for me to start a run. I need some time for my body to warm up and adjust to the stress brought about by running. I also prefer an early morning run rather than a night run. It’s been a long time since I ran around BHS. The number of runners have increased dramatically since then. There was also a running clinic by Milo Apex being held last night and I also noticed a group of runners assembled near ROX probably getting ready for a group run. After running a couple of rounds, I was missing my running mate Swthrt who really wanted to run but was tied with work. It’s a boring run without her. We have been used to running together in races and in trainings that we enjoy every minute of it. It was a great bonding moment for us. We talk anything and everything. Anyway, we are looking forward to our long run this Saturday.  I finished my run after 5 rounds at the BHS and returned back to Honda.

How about you? What do you prefer, an early morning or a night run? Do you like to run alone or with a partner or group?

Keep on running runners!

Have a great run or race this weekend!

Pointing unto Him again

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us." -Hebrews 12:1

These verses were in the first post of this blog way back in July 29, 2008. This blog was originally intended to keep a journal of my running experiences. But even from the start, I would like to share God’s word as a source of inspiration, encouragement and strength in this race called life. Soon thereafter, God open doors to channel His blessings to others, thus God’s words and spiritual insights impressed upon me, have been a common post in this blog. Commenters and other runners/bloggers have been blessed by His word. Now that I’m taking a look back of my past posts, I have noticed a decrease in sharing Jesus Christ in this blog. I have been reminded of the calling of this site. I may have come a long way in blogging, conquered several marathon races, set new Personal Records in running, but have let down God’s interest in this blog then I failed. And so keep us running with endurance the race God has set before us, I pray to God that I would again be sensitive in hearing His voice and be strengthened by it, nourished by it that I may be able to share His love and be a channel blessing once again through this blog.

God bless us all!