Royal Sports Fest Sale at SMX

I just want to share this quick post to all runners, sports enthusiasts, summer gear hunters and everybody who are looking for sale items.

Royal Sporting House features a summer sale event of up to 80% off on selected items from brands like Reebok, Diadora, Rockport, Teva, Umbro, Calcei, Accel, Anta, Brooks, Hush Puppies, Levis, Oakley and a lot more. 

Royal Sports Fest Summer Sale
February 29 – March 4, 2012
Hall 2, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
10AM to 9PM

This is event is FREE admission to the general public and all major credit cards are accepted.

And since you're already at the SMX Convention Center, you may also want to visit the 4th Thailand Trade Exhibition Fair that is also happening at SMX Convention Center (Hall 3-4) on the same dates (except Feb 29).

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Run United 1 - IMPORTANT Updates

RunRio sent an update for the Run United 1 that is happening on March 4, 2012. Please note of the following changes particularly on the adjustment of the 21K gun start from 5:AM to 4:30AM.

Here’s the announcement from RunRio:

Dear Run United Participants,

Please be informed of the following  updates:

21K CATEGORY:
1. Starting Gun:
The gun start for the 21k category was adjusted from 5AM to 4:30AM. We are allowing a maximum grace period of 30 minute to allow participants to start.
Hence, by 5:01AM, the starting line will be closed to all runners. This is due to the limited time that the race organizer has been allowed to have the race route closed to traffic.
We hope you understand that this is for everyone’s safety and security.

2. Free Shuttle Service:
We are also providing free shuttle service for all 21k finishers from MOA back to BGC starting 6:00AM until 9:30AM only. Shuttles will leave the designated pick-up point every 15 minutes.
Designated pick-up point: OCEAN DRIVE (in between ECOM Bldg. and Blk 12) at the AM Mall of Asia complex. Drop-off point: In front of Riovana Store in Fort-BGC.
Runners are recommended to plan their transportation in advance given that the 21k is a BGC to MOA route.

3. Baggage Counter:
21k runners may leave their bags at any of the 2 designated Baggage Buses parked along the 9th Avenue near the Gun Start area in Fort BGC from 2:30AM until 5AM only. After the race,you may claim your items from the same bus at OCEAN DRIVE (in between ECOM Bldg. and Blk 12) at the SM Mall of Asia.
Participants are strongly advised not to leave any valuables in their bags. The race organizer and any of its sponsors will not be held liable for any loss or damage to your personal items.

Below are key points to remember:

• Starting line at BGC across RIOVANA
  
• Baggage Buses: 2:30AM to 5AM
  
• Assembly Time: 3:30AM
  
• Starting Gun: 4:30AM
  
• Cutoff Start: 5AM
  
• Finish line at SM Mall of Asia
  
• Shuttle Service (MOA to BGC): 6AM to 9:30AM

5K CATEGORY:
The 5k gun start at the SM Mall of Asia has also been adjusted to 5:30AM. This will be simultaneous with the 10k category at a separate starting line, also in SM Mall of Asia.
For inquiries, you may call the Run United 1 21k Runner’s HOTLINE – 0915-9678717 from 8AM to 8PM.

*DISCLAIMER:  The special Run United 1 21k Runner’s HOTLINE is valid until MARCH 4, 2012 ONLY.

Source: Email from RunRio

Fox International Channel (FIC) Run

A costume run in March  with the Habitat for Humanity as one of the beneficiary?  Sounds exciting! 

FIC Run
March 25, 2012
Bonifacio Global City

RACE CATEGORY  / REGISTRATION FEE  /  MAP 

500m (Costume Run) / PhP150 / click here for 500m map
3K (Blockbuster Run)  / PhP550 / click here for 3K map
5K (Lifestyle Run) / PhP650.00 / click here for 5K map
10K (Advocacy Run) / PhP750 / click here for 10K map

Online Registration - not yet available/ opening soon
In-Store Registration Sites:

• RIOVANA Store, BGC -  9th Ave corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City
• RIOVANA Store, Katipunan - 3rd Flr. Regis Ctr, Katipunan, (fronting Ateneo de Manila University)
• ATHLETE’S FOOT, Robinson’s Galleria
• TOBY’S, SM Mall of Asia

Other details to be announced soon.  For further info you can check www.runrio.com and http://www.facebook.com/habitatphilippines

Race for the Orphans–Post Race Piece and Photos

My running buddies joined the Race for the Orphans, a not so crowded event and hosted in a not too crowded venue as well – Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.  I was there to give my support to my friends and to be their photographer (lol). Well actually I am now trying to train for 16K distance and chasing four friends with different running pace racing on a 5K distance gives me a perfect run on a drizzling Sunday morning (haist!).

The first thing that caught my attention is the singlet design.  It really looks good in the photo presentation but it looks BEST in person.  It definitely made a statement.

Common faces in the running community are present as always to support this run.

fun pic with Sponge Bob Runner :)

The venue is perfect for the event and just good enough for the number of runners.  But if you have the habit of taking photos about everything (like me) you will be disappointed because taking of photos is not allowed in most areas.


The gun start schedule is moved more than once and the announcement about it is a bit confusing (correct me if I’m wrong) because they need to wait for the flag raising ceremony before the race can officially start.  The warm-up and stretching is already done and the 10K runners  are positioned for the gun start but they were requested to face back to the General Headquarters for the flag raising ceremony.

ready to run? about face!

It’s sort of something new for some runners to see Pocari Sweat in cans being poured in glasses in the hydration station rather than handing the whole can directly to the runners.  Anyway there’s ample water from the other hydration partner.

imagine if this giant is filled with real Pocari Sweat :)  

nice loot bag!

There’s a lot of raffles and the prices are really wow - a Trip for 2 to Boracay, pair of shoes, product kits/pack from the sponsors and a lot more!! We didn’t win but we are still feeling high on this run!
jump shot yey!  (General Headquarters at the background)

Run for the Orphans is organized by Rundezvous Events Inc. and is for the benefit of iHope Foundation, a trust fund that will support the educational needs of the the orphans of soldiers killed in action in Mindanao and for future grantees of the AFP Educational Benefit System (AFPEBS).

You can find your race results here.  Meanwhile, my cam may have caught you somewhere along the race, or you are maybe one among the runners who crossed the finish line that my camera captured while I am patiently (lol) waiting for my buddies to cross the finish line.  So better check-out the album below and find that “crossing the finish line” moment.  If you happen to find a photo in my album and wanted to thank me or say something, you can leave it through a comment below.  Till next run buddies!

Race for the Orphans. Feb. 12, 2012. Camp Aguinaldo VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Run United 1 2012 Updated

As earlier posted, here are the updated details for the RunRio Run United 1 2012 which is happening on March 4, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia.  There are some significant difference from Run United 1 2011 versus Run United 1 2012 particularly the registration fee increase, additional freebies, and the start and finish line for the 21K category.
(For those who are curious about the Run United 1 2011 details, you can click here). 


CATEGORIES/REG FEES: 500m PhP350; 3K PhP600; 5K PhP700.00; 10K PhP800
INCLUSIONS: Singlet, ULAH Bib Holder, Bib w/ Timing Chip, Riovana 10% Discount Stub, Finisher’s Bag & Drinks, Race Analysis, Free Pics
START & FINISH LINE: SM Mall of Asia.

CATEGORY/REG FEE: 21K PhP900
INCLUSION: Singlet, ULAH Race Bib Holder, Bib w/ Timing Chip, Riovana 10% Discount Stub, Finisher’s Bag & Drinks, Race Analysis, Free Pics, Finisher’s Medal and Shirt.
START: Bonifacio Global City ; FINISH: SM Mall of Asia
Note: According to Runrio, they will be providing a SHUTTLE SERVICE for 21km participants. The service will have the SM Mall of Asia as its pick-up point and will bring the 21km runners to the 21km starting line at the BGC.

ASSEMBLY AND GUN START TIME

CATEGORY	ASSEMBLY TIME	GUN START	RACE MAPS
500m	6:00AM	7:30AM	view 500m map
3K	4:30AM	5:50AM	view 3K map
5K	4:30AM	5:45AM	view 5K map
10K	4:30AM	5:30AM	view 10K map
21K	4:00AM	5:00AM	view 10K map

Online Registration link here. 

REGISTRATION VENUES
ONLINE Registration: January 30, 2011 to February 19, 2012
In-Store Registration: January 30, 2011 to February 26, 2012
RIOVANA
• BGC - 9th Ave corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City  - Mon to Thurs, 11AM to 9PM, Fri to Sun, 10AM to 10PM
• KATIPUNAN – 3rd Floor Regis Center, Katipunan, QC (infront of Ateneo de Manila University) – Mon to Sun, 10AM to 8PM
TOBY’s
•  SM Mall of Asia – Mon to Sun, 12AM to 8PM
THE ATHLETE’S FOOT
•  Robinsons Galleria – Mon to Sun, 12AM to 8PM

For In-Store Registration Inquiries:
Globe – 0916 5709220
Smart – 0929 7178164
Landline – (632) 703-1736

Race Registration:
runrio.racereg@gmail.com

Timing and Race Results:
feedback@runrio.com

For more details click here.

The Next Condura Skyway Marathon is On February 03, 2013.

Yes that’s what it says on their website.  And I love the way they say “Just keep on training and see you on Feb. 03, 2013”.

 The official race result is also now available on their website.

I made this post to keep me motivated and not only to continue training but to train harder.  I don’t want to see this kind of Facebook status again in my timeline next year (posted few hours before the midnight gun start ). Regret, regret, regret …

“Condura Skyway Marathon your my biggest regret today! it wud be fun watching 42K runners in the skyway before testing my 16K with u :( i swear I'll deal with your half mary next year!”

Next time I will be a part of this video.  I’m sure it would be more fun watching knowing that you are one among the runners.

Acknowledgement and thanks to AeroEyeAsia for uploading this video to YouTube.

The Condura Marathon has now five glorious and successful years of running events.

• 2008 Race for Tubbataha Reefs
• 2009 Run for the Whale Sharks of Donsol Sorsogon
• 2010 Run for the Dolphins of Baclayon, Bohol
• 2011 Run for the Dolphins
• 2012 Run for the Mangroves

Obviously the unique and noble advocacy of these running events is the key to its success.