Run United 3 Experience

I entered the race late, just when the 15k runners were about to start, when I called my colleagues, they were already at the CCP. By km 3 I was able to catch the end of the 21k pack. After passing a few more runners, I finally caught a glimpse of my buddies at the Roxas boulevard area, just after the U turn near macapagal, but then again  the head start was already too far. There was plenty of hydration in this race except for the last 2 kilometers, where the heat was really unbearable. I got cramps at the last 500 meters of the race, with so many people egging me to go, I sucked up the pain and had a strong finish, but was grimacing in cramps after crossing the finish line. 

In the end, my chip time produced another 21k PR.  I finally completed the Runrio trilogy, though too bad that my RU1 was at the 5k distance. Looking forward to my next half marathon this coming  December 4 at the Animo Run.

Running after Dark

Last night, I was treated to my very first night race. The Adobo Run After Dark. I really don't know how to prepare for a night run, since morning runs have you a bit groggy and sleepy before the race starts, while night runs have you tired and exhausted before the race starts.

So yeah, there I was, after MBA Classes and  basically lifting my trusty Celtics backpack with 30 pounds worth of stuff through various trips at the LRT and MOA. Also, the driver forgot to bring my gym bag containing important stuff like the Hydration belt, Petroleum jelly and Bodivance. At the venue, they gave us Iced coffee before the race. I was a bit weary  because I just drank Sting Lime  a few minutes ago. When the event finally started, there was a festive carnival-like entrance to greet the runners, I was surprised that the 3k had already started. We then lined up for the 5k run, had a few speeches from the beneficiaries and ran. The fatigue from the day's work clocked in a bit and there was a little bit of cramping and stomach cramps. After a while, the pain disappeared and I was able to catch up towards the last 2 kms.

In the end, I clocked in at 29:35. a bit far from my PR last April but still good to finally break the sub 30 for 5k . I still don't know my rank but it was enough for the top 500 finisher's medals.

As a bonus, before coming to the race, I was able to cop some good reads from the Sale at NBS and Fully Booked MOA branches.

Adidas King of The Road Results

Adidas has finally released the results of King of the Road Philippines 2011

To View, Click here: http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/ph/index.php?page=en_raceresults

Last Hurah

My Race Sched for the end of the year:



Oct 23 Adidas King of the Road 16.8K

Oct 29 Adobo Run 5K

Nov 13 Run United 3 21K

Dec 4 DLSU Animo Run 9 21K

ND 2k1 Runners Logo Revamp

I tried to give some tweaks to the ND 2k1 Runners logo so it would have a more solid look and easier to print in fabric. Basically gave it a more stable border and removed some colors. Hoping to see this eventually become a singlet.

ND 2k1 Runners

I made a logo for my new running club, the ND 2k1 Runners. It basically composed of HS batch mates that are also into the sport, lifted from the ND 2k1 ballers group. Since we all seem to participate in the same running events, why not make one.  The guy on the logo is one of our more active members.

Hopefully it will evolve and have our own club singlets produced.