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WC 200K: The Beginning (Part 2)

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Facebook Discussion

Days after my trip from Bolinao, Pangasinan to coordinate in the conduct of the PAU’s COCOS To Sual 65K Run on the second week of July, there was “discussion” among my friends at Facebook about coming up with our First Pinoy to join the Badwater Ultra Marathon in California, USA. The discussion consisted of Joe Matias of ARC Los Angeles/Manila; Benjamin Gaetos; Tess Geddes; Rick Gaston, and myself. Joe Matias had just witnessed the conduct of the Badwater Ultra Marathon a few days after where he supported one of the runners in the name of his store in Los Angeles and he had an idea of suggesting Ben Gaetos or Rick Gaston to be the 1st Pinoy to join the said prestigious race.

It was a very interesting idea to ponder and discuss among Pinoy Ultra Friends at Facebook with Ben Gaetos as the most likely candidate for the said race. I even volunteered as one of the support crew of the team just in case Ben Gaetos is amenable with the idea. However, Ben gave his word that he could not make it due to financial reasons. And the the very interesting discussion just ended from there.

Idea Was Born

That discussion gave me the idea of coming up with a possibility of a “one stage” road race which is longer than the Badwater Ultra Marathon (135 miles) to even up the lack of elevation in the Philippines but the heat and humidity could be worse than the real event if done during the summer months of April or May.

Why go to Badwater, California when I (or anybody) can create a “Badwater Route” in the Philippines which is more scenic and refreshing to the eyes of the runners? And there is no need to pay for at least $ 1,000.00 for the registration fee and that is excluding expenses to be incurred for travel, accommodation, rent of support vehicles, and logistics for the runner and the members of the support crew. Yes, it takes a lot of fortune and resources to join the said event aside from the fact that you should have completed some of the well-known 100-mile endurance races!

The plan was the route from Bolinao, Pangasinan to Subic Freeport’s Remy Field Oval Track along the Olangapo-Bugallon Highway which is approximately 240 kilometers. Since I had the experience of running the Bolinao-Alaminos route during my “West To East” Adventure Run, I planned to try to run the distance of 200 kilometers from the Subic’s Remy Field Oval Track to Alaminos, Pangasinan.

However, if things will materialize in the planning of this race that will replicate the Badwater Ultra Marathon, the route will cover a distance of 240 Kilometers from the Subic Freeport’s Remy Field Oval Track to Bolinao, Pangasinan. Or the other possible option is to have the finish line at the Provincial Oval Track/Stadium at the vicinity of the Lingayen Gulf in Lingayen, Pangasinan. The significance of this option is that a runner starts from a former US Navy Seaport Facility, passing along the Birthplace/Province of the Former President Ramon Magsaysay (dubbed as the “President of the Masses”), a view of the lahar formations brought about by the eruption of Mt Pinatubo in Botolan, Zambalaes, a view of the Masinloc Coal Plant, a glimpse of Potipot Island, seeing the salt beds in Dasol, Pangasinan on both sides of the road, and finishing at the very exact location where the Battle of Lingayen Gulf happened in World War II when the US Forces returned to the Philippines to liberate us from the Japanese occupation. At least, there is history and tourism explanation of this route.

Logistics

The only person who knew about my plan to run a 200-kilometer distance in one stage was Joe Matias of A Runners Circle (ARC) Specialty Store and I asked him to sponsor my run and explained to him that “I am creating a Badwater Route in the Philippines” and be able to “test run” it within two (2) months. He immediately gave his word to support my run and within a few weeks, he sent me load of “logistics” all the way from Los Angeles to include Gu Gels, ARC Shirts, ASICS Cap, Salt Caps, and Mix Drinks. Thanks, Joe for that superb and wonderful generosity!

Other solid foods and additional special drinks were bought at the Puregold Warehouse Store inside Subic Freeport to include Loaf Breads, Peanut Butter, Instant Noodles, Ensure Drinks, Nescafe Latte & Espresso Canned Drinks, Sports Drinks, Bottled Water and others. Emergency medicines were also bought at the Mercury Drug Store located within the compound. The usual boiled bananas and eggs were also prepared for the event.

Training

I spent the following days and weeks on building my base-endurance by the number of hours I placed my feet on the ground. I had some daily runs at the ULTRA Oval Track and at the Philippine Army Grandstand & Parade Ground’s Jogging Lane with a minimum of 1.5 to 2 hours per workout. Whenever I have the chance, I could be in Subic Freeport’s roads and Remy Field’s Oval Track for more of my endurance runs lasting to 2 hours or more. My regular visits and “test runs” on the Taklang Damulag’s trail route in Fort Magsaysay had also added my training for this run where I was able to run for almost eight (8) hours under the heat of the sun and intermittent rains in one of my workouts. Speed was not a part of the training. Everything was purely on endurance with the use of the Heart Monitor.

The rule of thumb in my Heart Monitor training is to be able to maintain a HR below 150 beats per minute! If my HR Monitor exceeds to more than 150 bpm, it is a signal that I should start on a “brisk walking” mode until it settles to 120 bpm in order to start running again. But maintaining HR with an average of 140-145 bpm was perfect to me.

Side Story on My Running Form

During my 8-hour “test run” at the Taklang Damulag’s route, I asked my elite runner to take my pictures from my back as I ran the trail route. He took some pictures on many occassions during the run. While we were having our “pit stop” before the last 10K of our run, he mentioned that something is “wrong” with my running form and stride! He explained everything what he observed about my leg movement, stride, and footwork. I know all along that something is wrong with my left leg (my latest injury is on my left knee) through the years and nobody cared to correct me! I’ve been with three (3) running coaches for so many years of running but they did not have the courage to tell me what was wrong with my footwork! What they cared was for me to become a faster runner!

So, my elite runner started to explain to me what I was doing and what should be done to correct my footwork and stride. The correction was immediately done after our “pit stop” and he observed my footwork and strides from my back. He constantly cautioned and warned me if I was going back to my old form during the run. In short, for the last 10K of my run, I was strictly observed by my elite runner on my proper footwork. Since then, I was aware of said correction whenever I do my runs. What was good about it is that the pain on my left knee just disappeared after a few workouts with the corrected form and footwork!

The correction was so simple. I had to point my left toe more outward as I run until it will be conditioned to be pointing directly forward in the long run. Before, my left foot points inward during the take-off and on landing on the ground and this movement put some added pressure to my left knee, thus, after years of running, the knee is already in pain absorbing such added pressure. My leg stride is not balanced. My left foot lands on the ground with more force than my right foot which means that my left foot is exerting more effort than my right foot. My elite runner suggested that I have to loosen my right hips and let my right leg exert some effort during the run. It seems that my right leg is “lazy” during my runs due to stiff hip muscles/flexors. I am still working on my hips to be loose and it was suggested to have more massage on my butt and hip muscles! And the last advise was to have my foot land on the ground on a flatter mode, not on a forefoot strike. Basically, it is flatter than a midfoot landing where tmy midfoot lands almost at the same time with my heel.

After weeks of corrective measures on my footwork and strides, it became natural to me and I could run effortless with higher and more consistent cadence of strides. Of course, I am still “shuffling” but I am more efficient and injury/pain-free during my runs as a result of such corrective measures. One of my running friends observed about the change in my running strides/form when I had my speed run at the ULTRA Oval Track just to apply the corrective measures I have to follow. I had 10 X 800-meter session at that time and I was happy that I did not have any pains on my left knee. However, that was my only “speed” session for the two months that I prepared for this run.

Running Kit

I prepared at least 5 pairs of shoes—Adidas Adizero Adios, Adidas Adizero Mana, Adidas Adizero Rocket, New Balance MT 101, and Hoka One One Bondi B (courtesy of ARC Store Los Angeles).

For my running apparel, ARC Store provided me with shirts (long-sleeves and short sleeves) and brought my ASICS Compression shorts; NIKE Running Shorts; and my ever-reliable ADIDAS Tech-Fit Compression Shorts.

Calf Sleeves: Zhensa (Red & Black)

Hydration System: Nathan’s “Sprint” 10 oz. Handheld Bottle

Running Socks: DryMax

Scarf: Buff

Runner’s Cap: ASICS with cover on the nape (courtesy of ARC); NIKE cap; and Under Armor Cap

Waterproof Jacket/Windbreaker: The North Face: Men’s Venture Jacket (Hyvent DT)

Electronic Gadgets: Ipod Shuffle with Philips Earphones; TIMEX Watch with HR Monitor; Garmin Forerunner 305; Gymboss; SONY VAIO Laptop with SMART BRO Internet Mobile Connection.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Lights: Eddie Bauer Headlights and SureFire’s 6P Flashlight

Medicine: ALEVE Caplets (NSAID) 220 mg.

Security Arrangements

A telephone call was made to the Commander of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) of the AFP and SMS to the Commander & Operations Officer of the 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army requesting them for security and monitoring of my movement along the route by their intelligence operatives. These are military personnel in plain clothes who would mingle with the crowd along the route or stay in one area to watch what is infront and back of me and my support vehicle, most especially during my night runs.

Finally, I created a name for this event as the “West Coast 200K Endurance Run”, in short, WC200! My 3rd Adventure Run and my 2nd one for this year.

To be continued.

On My 1st Attempt of the Event (September 14, 2011)

Last Day Of Application: BDM 102 & 160

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Bataan Death March Logo

October 1, 2011

Today is the last day of application for the BDM 102 & 160 Ultra Marathon Races. If you missed this date, then you will not be considered for screening for the next year’s (2012) events. There will be no extension of this deadline.

It does not mean that if you applied, you will be positively considered as one of the participants of the event. First, you should be able to have finished at least, a full marathon race. If you have finished an ultra marathon race (without any full marathon race), whether with any of the PAU Races or FrontRunner Magazines’ Races in Cebu & Manila, you will be considered. Second, you should start securing your Medical Certificate or Doctor’s Certification attesting the fact that you can endure a long distance run. Without this doctor’s/medical approval, you may lose your chance of joining this event. You can immediately scan the document and send it immediately to my e-mail address @ jovie75@hotmail.com. Deadline of submission is not later than November 15, 2011.

For those who have applied for the BDM 160, you are considered for screening if you have finished the BDM 102 within the prescribed cut-off time of 18 hours. It means that the only qualifying race for this event is a BDM 102 finish! If you are a foreign runner applying for this event, you have to finish FIRST the BDM 102.

Screened/Accepted applicants will start receiving their respective Letter/s of Invitation for the BDM 102 & 160 on or before October 15, 2011 through their e-mail address submitted in their application through letters of intent or on the comment of the BDM Pages in this blog. If you don’t receive any Letter of Invitation, then you are not included in the list of participants. We will not give any explanation why you are not included and we will not entertain any re-consideration from your end. You can try your luck again to apply for the next edition of the said races.

We are not raising our Registration Fees for the 2012 edition. BDM 102’s Registration Fee is Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P 2,500.00) for the Local Residents and One Hundred (US) Dollars ($ 100.00) for the Foreign Runners. BDM 160’s Registration Fee is Five Thousand Pesos (P 5,000.00) for the Local Residents and One Hundred Fifty (US) Dollars for the Foreign Runners.

Invited participants are given up to November 15, 2011 to pay their respective registration fee. There will be no extension of deadline on this matter. Non-payment on the deadline would mean non-inclusion in the final list of participants. Local Residents can ONLY pay their Registration Fee through LANBANK deposit @ this savings account: #1686-0795-85 in behalf of Jovenal Narcise. Foreign runners have to pay their registration fees through Western Union. Copy of deposit slip/payment SHOULD be scanned and sent to jovie75@hotmail.com immediately for verification. This is a MUST as we’ll no longer ask you to bring your deposit/payment slip at the Starting Area on Race Day. Registration Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.

The final lists of participants for the BDM 102 and BDM 160 will be published in this blog and at www.bataan102.blogspot.com not later than December 1, 2011.

Good luck and train well!

200K Adventure Run: The Beginning

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The plan to run a 200K adventure run was conceptualized when I had my final coordination with the Office of the Governor of Pangasinan on the conduct of the COCOS To SUAL 65K Ultra Run on the 3rd week of July this year. After I’ve finished with the final coordination in Bolinao, Pangasinan, I decided to take the Olongapo-Bugallon Highway on my way back to Manila.

From Bolinao, Pangasinan, I took the road from Alaminos going South to the towns of Mabini, Burgos, Dasol, and Infanta. The next towns would be inside the province of Zambales from Sta. Cruz to Olongapo City.

It was an easy drive on the said Highway as there was no congested traffic and the scenery was refreshing. On your right is the west coast of Luzon and on your left is a combination of the scenery of the Zambales-Pangasinan Mountain range and the rice fields.

Except for the usual congestion in the center or poblacion in every town, the road is very wide and smooth. It is only in Iba, Zambales, the capital town of the province where there are more structures/homes/buildings and commercial establishments lined up along the highway.

What is very common along the route is the fact that there are so many beach resorts lined up that would cater to visitors as well as
tourists. Although I did not have any chance to enter in one of these resorts during my drive back to Manila, I am sure that these resorts are being visited by tourists during the summer season.

This easy drive along the said Highway last July was my second time to pass along the route. I had my first occasion to pass along this route sometime in 1995 when I was a Battalion Commander within the Luzon Area and it did not give me a nice impression about it because I slept the whole time from Burgos, Pangasinan to Olongapo City.

Driving through this route last July gave me a better appreciation of the place because I was aware of the surroundings/landscape and the scenery being the driver of my own car. I was impressed about the road and the place.

After a 3 ½-hour easy drive from Alaminos, Pangasinan, I reached the Kalaklan Gate at Subic Freeport and the seed for a future adventure run was planted in my mind.

I decided to name it as the “West Coast 200K Endurance Run”.

Nalpasen!

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It’s an Ilocano word for “It’s Done”.

I finished my self-proclaimed “West Coast 200-Kilometer Endurance Run” in 57:48:32 hours with the route along the Olongapo-Bugallon Highway from the Remy Field’s Oval Track at Subic Freeport to Alaminos, Pangasinan.

This is the summary of my daily runs:

September 21 (Wednesday). I was able to complete a distance of 73.5 kilometers, from the Remy Field’s Oval Track to the Poblacion of Botolan, Zambales with 18 hours on the road to include “pit stops”. Average Heart Rate: 135 bpm

September 22 (Thursday). I was able to complete a distance of 67 kilometers from Botolan, Zambales to the Poblacion of Santa Cruz, Zambales (the last town before reaching the boundary of Pangasinan). It took me almost 16 hours on the road to include “pit stops” and sleep in waiting sheds along the road. Average Heart Rate: 132 bpm

September 23 (Friday). I simulated this run at my own “race pace” which I purposely did at nighttime. I was able to complete the remaining 60.4 kilometers in 9:48:32 hours to include brief “pit stops” and some “photo-ops”. Average Heart Rate: 138 bpm.

I was able to finish my self-proclaimed run in almost 3 days with an average daily distance of 66+ kilometers! This could be my best performance in my adventure runs despite some setbacks (dog bites, LBM, recovery from my left knee injury and inclement weather on my last day’s run). A big improvement from my best daily run of 55 kilometers during my 1st adventure run from Manila to Baguio City.

This feat would not be possible without the snappy performance of my support team (a driver and a support crew). I would like also to thank my sponsors—A Runners Circle Specialty Store; FrontRunner Magazine, Northern Luzon Command of the AFP, 7th Infantry Division & 24th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, and Reinier Pacific for their support on this adventure run.

Details on my training and preparation, details of the route and personal thoughts during the run, my running kit, and my daily experiences & photos will posted soon in this blog.

Leaving Sta. Cruz, Zambales & Going Towards Infanta, Pangasinan
3 Kilometers Away From The Finish Line (Alaminos, Pangasinan)
Finished The Run at The Alaminos-Sual Diversion Road

Now, it’s time to rest and recover and make a detailed account of this adventure run. How I wished I could post a “near real-time” account of this run but due to weak Internet connection along most of the the areas of the route, my time could had been wasted just to look for reliable signal or places with WiFi connections.

My special appreciation goes also to those who prayed and wished for my fast recovery/treatment for my dog bites and those who wished me for my safety and best of health during the duration of my run and trip in this latest adventure run. As always, this adventure run is dedicated to all the runners out there, whether you are a novice/beginner; average runner; or a seasoned ultra runner.

See you on the road and trails!

On The Road Again!

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At 10:00 AM today, September 21, 2011,  I started my Adventure Run (for the 2nd time!)—from Remy Field Oval Track to Alaminos, Pangasinan. I have to repeat what I’ve started last week (September 14) when I had to stop this run after I was bitten by a dog at Km #41 in Poblacion, San Narciso, Zambales.

As I post this update, I am one kilometer away from the exact place where I was bitten by a dog. I just finished my dinner in one of the carinderias along the Olongapo-Bugallon Highway.

The following were the pictures taken today:

For The 2nd Time!
Raining @ West Coast Highway

Wish me luck!

 

Result: 2nd Tagaytay-Nasugbu 50K Run

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2nd (2011) PAU Tagaytay-Nasugbu (T2N) 50K Ultra Marathon Run

5:00 AM September 17, 2011

Rank Name Time
1 Max Espinosa 4:04:44
2 Sunday Ombrog 4:15:02
3 Junrox Roque 4:31:51
4 Arman Fernando 4:38:53
5 Alfred de los Reyes 4:42:05
6 Robert Alvarez 4:43:48
7 Benedick Balaba 4:51:22
8 Simon Pavel Miranda 4:54:37
9 Eric Socrates 4:55:57
10 Jose Duenas 4:57:43
11 Edison Ticson 5:02:42
12 Melvin Pangan 5:03:20
13 Catalino James Escasinas 5:05:18
14 Alex Macalintal 5:08:53
15 Almar Danguilan 5:12:44
16 Jerome Bautista 5:13:00
17 Keshia Fule (F) 5:13:30
18 Chito Vegin 5:15:00
19 Henry Laron 5:16:59
20 Graciano Santos 5:19:07
21 Bert Camangonan 5:19:18
22 Rone Milan 5:22:22
23 Jael Wenceslao 5:23:58
24 Junn Besana 5:24:53
25 Ariel Briones 5:25:39
26 Roberto Delos Santos 5:26:30
27 Allan Ayson 5:28:12
28 Salvador Castilla 5:29:53
29 Allen Gaspar 5:31:56
30 Jonel Mendoza 5:34:21
31 Jessie Llanera 5:35:12
32 Dindo Diaz 5:35:21
33 Frederick Quitiquit 5:39:00
34 Elmer Tolete 5:40:30
35 Raffy Gabotero 5:43:55
36 Fernando Cabanero 5:44:03
37 Don Armand Gutierrez 5:45:08
38 Lao Ogerio 5:45:49
39 Vicky Raz (F) 5:45:50
40 Kokoy Delmo 5:47:37
41 Jose Lorenzo Mina 5:48:16
42 Jason King Tan 5:49:40
43 Chaps Grande 5:51:34
44 Nicolas De Leon 5:53:44
45 Jonathan Colao 6:00:17
46 Trojan Lorenzo 6:01:35
47 David Buban 6:03:40
48 Daphne Rose Codilla (F) 6:03:51
49 Dennis Chavez 6:09:15
50 Rafael Barolo 6:09:16
51 Wap Forbes 6:10:22
52 Chris Ng 6:14:21
53 Von Aga 6:14:28
54 Jose Cando 6:15:27
55 Randy Rubio 6:16:32
56 Berns Ong (F) 6:16:32
57 Reynaldo Munsayac 6:17:49
58 Rodel Montejo 6:17:59
59 Reinell Tuiza 6:19:00
60 Ed Redona 6:19:28
61 William Marino 6:21:36
62 Alvin Rivera 6:25:47
63 Jerome Aragones 6:25:53
64 Rafael Inego Ordonez 6:26:10
65 Susan De Vera Jael (F) 6:26:11
66 Earl Quero 6:26:32
67 Michael Angelo Fabian 6:26:51
68 Carl Balagot 6:27:10
69 Camilo Paran 6:29:14
70 Mac Milan 6:29:39
71 Francis Coles 6:29:42
72 Mark Anthony Delumen 6:30:04
73 Emerson Sto. Domingo 6:31:20
74 Leo Tugade 6:31:31
75 Edmund Manlangit 6:31:52
76 Vic Topacio 6:31:57
77 Ferdie Cabiling 6:34:21
78 Obet Malana 6:34:41
79 Candy Balaba (F) 6:34:43
80 Randy San Miguel 6:37:09
81 Jeoffrey Ramos 6:37:25
82 Mark Hernandez 6:37:38
83 John Jeoffrey Avellanosa 6:37:40
84 Aureo Cyrus Lim 6:38:01
85 Antonio Viernes 6:42:33
86 Nino Andrelex Navarro 6:42:55
87 Julito Pauly 6:43:35
88 Kharl Ocampo 6:44:58
89 Vans Camannong 6:45:33
90 Timothy John Taburico 6:45:46
91 Bryan Navarro 6:45:49
92 Jayson Sison 6:45:56
93 Jesus Plupinio Jr 6:46:00
94 Cris Dela Cruz 6:46:08
95 Ruben Silva 6:48:52
96 Francis Rolen Frio 6:50:11
97 Jazz Paringit 6:51:03
98 Calvin John Escandor 6:51:45
99 Julius Cervantes 6:51:53
100 Alladin Cordero 6:51:53
101 Harold Lorete 6:52:28
102 Jerry Brucelo 6:53:36
103 Johann Marquez 6:53:48
104 Larvin Zeta 6:55:44
105 Dennis Cruz 6:56:18
106 Gerardine Kun (F) 6:57:16
107 Aron Anevas 6:58:41
108 Alfredo Vedarozaga 7:00:27
109 Darius Paguia 7:00:41
110 Bong Alindada 7:04:09
111 Caloy Nobleza 7:06:38
112 Nelson Mallillin 7:07:11
113 Alex Jonesy Jones 7:08:39
114 Erwin Ordonez 7:09:00
115 Mar Marilag 7:10:09
116 Lieza Valerio (F) 7:10:20
117 Irene Ong (F) 7:11:09
118 Jonathan Villasin 7:16:01
119 Ronaldo Robles 7:16:01
120 Aileen Manat (F) 7:16:02
121 Meljohn Tezon 7:16:07
122 Adrian Arcaya 7:16:18
123 Mary Jane Villamor (F) 7:18:25
124 Marlon Saracho 7:19:26
125 Andy Oting 7:21:24
126 Gia Estrella (F) 7:22:37
127 Vincent Belmonte 7:29:23
128 Lailani Marie Tan (F) 7:33:08
129 Jeje Ajusto 7:33:43
130 Nap Ocampo Jr 7:33:55
131 Franklin Ace Panuncio 7:34:12
132 Ian Francisco 7:34:17
133 Ronnel Castro Jr 7:36:39
134 Jorge Bundalian 7:36:39
135 Jinky Yray (F) 7:37:53
136 Arianne Ortega (F) 7:39:30
137 Michael Dauz 7:43:31
138 Enrico Caramay 7:44:22
139 Maxel Lorenzo Flores 7:44:35
140 Wesley Orena 7:45:21
141 Benedict Muriel 7:45:32
142 Jacinto Selorio Jr 7:45:38
143 Ramir Ramirez 7:46:08
144 Judy Aguilar (F) 7:46:34
145 Yan Dizon 7:46:53
146 Benedick Meneses 7:46:56
147 Allan Moral 7:47:32
148 Mark Fer Castillo 7:49:30
149 Gerson Patriana 7:50:02
150 Erlinda Pamesa (F) 7:50:11
151 Jericho De Jesus 7:50:29
152 Edwin Rara 7:51:15
153 Maya Pelayo (F) 7:51:38
154 Billy Juaiting 7:53:19
155 Mark Anthony Rodica 7:54:29
156 Raymund Canta 7:55:45
157 Japhet Grande 7:56:00
158 Larry Daliwag 7:56:53
159 Kenneth Reyes 7:58:01
160 Jerome Jamili 7:59:00
161 Banjo Asiddao Jr 7:59:21
162 Mary Anne Estanislao (F) 7:59:48
163 Paul Paranal 8:02:50
164 Harold Ramirez 8:04:35
165 Ed Escalante 8:07:00
166 Bien Soberano 8:07:18
167 Daryll Timuat 8:08:55
168 Aldouse Zaguirre 8:12:44
169 Pancho Samonte Jr 8:14:18
170 Carmelie Anne Ortega (F) 8:15:11
171 Cindy Sevilla 8:19:43
172 Reginald Santos 8:19:48
173 Tony Jimenes 8:23:27
174 Chito Asuncion 8:23:38
175 Butch Pascua 8:23:38
176 James Rosca 8:24:35
177 Vic Viola 8:24:37
178 Orlando Ylaya 8:25:38
179 Arleen Cheryl Calleja (F) 8:25:49
180 Christian Oting 8:25:54
181 Maria Angela Hefti (F) 8:28:20
182 Julius Danas 8:29:32
183 Monico Amiel Peralta 8:29:52
184 Cheryll Quimosing (F) 8:32:37
185 Jing Guerrero (F) 8:34:19
186 Richard Toledo 8:34:20
187 Vivian Cerrer (F) 8:34:21
188 Edgar Escueta 8:36:12
189 Brandy Simbe 8:37:48
190 Shereen Nepomoceno (F) 8:37:49
191 Nelson Val Caro Jr 8:37:51
192 David Aquino 8:38:31
193 Leo Manalaysay 8:38:54
194 Jayson Castillo 8:38:55
195 Sweet Cemafranca (F) 8:40:18
196 Maria Aleth Reblora (F) 8:42:12
197 Arturo Virata 8:42:16
198 Gail Consolacion (F) 8:59:18
199 Ellen Abigail Castillo (F) 9:00:52
200 Michelle Garcia (F) 10:00:00
201 Marianne Nicolas (F) 10:02:26
202 Noy Consolacion 10:15:30

Bitten!!!

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My latest “adventure run” started at 11:20 AM of September 13, 2011 inside the Remy Field Oval Track at Subic Freeport. The following pictures were taken by my support crew during my run:

Walking While Leaving Remy Field @ Subic Freeport
Approaching The Town Of Subic, Olongapo
"Pit Stop" @ Subic, Olongapo; Eating Hard-Boiled Egg with Salt
Entering The Town of Castillejos, Zambales; Birthplace of President Ramon Magsaysay
Cooling It Off In One of My Pit Stops
Entering The Town of San Marcelino, Zambales
Flat & Straight Road in San Marcelino, Zambales
Updating My Run @ Facebook...You Can Do This, Too!
Entering the Town of San Narciso, Zambales

A popular journalist/columnist would say that if a man is bitten by a dog, it is not a NEWS. But if a man bites a dog, it’s a good NEWS.

Well, I was bitten by an astray dog while doing my “adventure run” and it’s not considered as a NEWS but for the sake of the runners out there, there are lessons to be learned from my experience.

At 8:40 PM, I was regaining my pace after I had my dinner in one of the “carinderias” with almost 500 meters away from the Municipal Hall of San Narciso, Zambales when two dogs suddenly emerged from one of the frontyards of the houses along the road which was not lighted. It was so fast that I was not able to react on the attack of the two dogs. I knew I was bitten when I felt there was a pain on my lower left leg.

I had to stop my run and assess the wound brought about by the bite of the dog. The calf sleeve (Zhenza) I was using protected my leg muscle from being punctured by the sharp teeth of the dog. If not for the sleeve, I would have a deeper wound.

My wound was a “shallow” scratch but it started to bleed when I cleaned the wound. It was time to decide whether I was going to continue my run or not.

I called at least three doctors who are also runners from my cell phone for their recommendations/suggestions about my condition. After hearing them, I immediately decided to stop the run and changed to drier clothes and I was on my way back to Manila aboard my support vehicle. I was advised to provide treatment to the wound within 24 hours!

So far, I was able to cover 41 kilometers in 7:45+ hours from the Remy Field Oval Track in Subic Freeport to the Municipal Plaza of San Narciso, Zambales with an average HR of 135 bpm. The time elapsed on my run includes the “pit stops” along the way to include the time updating my run through Facebook by using my laptop and/or cell phone.

Letter "V" Wound by a Dog Bite

With regards to my wound, I was given the best and immediate treatment by the Philippine Army Medical Center. The Commander of the Facility made sure that I would be treated with outmost priority. The protocol for the treatment of dog bites had been explained to me by the doctors on duty as well as doctors whom I consider as “hardcore” ultrarunners. Thanks for your input and advise.

The following are the advise and lessons learned from this incident:

1. Be aware and alert. If you see dogs on the direction of your run, try to avoid them. You can stop your run by walking or by transfering to the other side of the road.

2. Day Running vs. Night Running. Running at night is totally different from day time running. The visibility is very low and most parts of the road are not lighted. Runners are advised to carry with them flashlight to improve their visibility of their surroundings. In day running, you could easily see where the dogs are coming from or you could see them at a distance and have time to avoid them.

3. Complacency and Getting Older. I admit my reaction time to dog attacks had slowed down due to age. I’ve been complacent also that I could outrun the attack of street dogs. When dogs try to attack me, I usually stop my run and turn around to face the attacking dog by trying to attempt to pick up a stone from the ground. This quick reaction had been effective through the years that I’ve been running. But with the faster attack from the dogs and low visibility, I was not able to apply what worked all the time.

4. Use of Ipod/MP3 during a Run Impairs One’s Perception. It was only few months ago when I started training with the use of a Heart Monitor. This training encourages the use of music during a long and steady run. With this adventure run, I was wearing an Ipod Shuffle to keep me awake during the night. But it was a mistake as I was not able to actually assess the exact distance of the attacking dogs from me. The sound/music coming from my Ipod Shuffle impaired my depth of perception on the the barking of the dogs. I thought the sounds of the barking dogs were still far from me but I was not aware that they were already few inches away from my legs!

5. Calf Sleeve Rocks! Calf sleeves are used primarily to compress the calf muscles to prevent them from cramping and I used them for such purpose on this run. I did not realize that my calf sleeve protected my leg muscles from getting a deeper wound from the sharp teeth of the street dog. The Zhenza calf sleeve which I bought at A Runner Circle Store in Manila had been a good investment and protection from dog bites. I did not see any torn part of the calf sleeve brough about by the dog bite.

6. Cure/Treatment For Dog Bites is Expensive. One shot of anti-rabies costs P 1,629.50 (from selected Mercury Drug Store outlets) and I need 5 shots for the whole treatment which is administered within 28-day period. This is excluding the antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines I have to take within a 7-day period.

This incident is just a temporary setback on my desire to finish my adventure run. In the next few days, I will continue what I’ve started and be more careful in dealing with the street dogs. I will consider not using my Ipod Shuffle during my next runs.

Guidelines For 2011 T2N (Tagaytay to Nasugbu) 50K Run

On By kingofpotsIn Insights, Jogging, Places to Run, Races, Running, Sports Program, Travel, Ultramarathon2 Comments

Guidelines For 2011 T2N (Tagaytay to Nasugbu) 50K Run: Second Edition

1. This is a solo race. The race will start at 5:00 AM of Saturday, September 17  in front of the Picnic Grove (near the Development Academy of the Philippines) in Tagaytay City. The Finish Line of the race is INSIDE Plaza De Roxas in Nasugbu, Bataan. Plaza De Roxas is the Municipal Public Park located in front of the Nasugbu Municipal Hall. (Note: Runners have to pass in front of the Jollibee and then turn right at the next street and then enter at the Gate of Plaza De Roxas.)

2. Runners are allowed to have their support vehicle & crew but they are not allowed to have pacers. (Note: Pacers should be registered runners). Support Vehicle should “leap-frog” from their runner/s and “shadowing” the runner is strictly not allowed. There is no prescribed number of runners to be supported for each support vehicle.

3. Runners’ Bib should be pinned and displayed in front of the runner’s apparel. Bandits will not be tolerated during the run.

4. Runners are highly encouraged to bring and wear with them their respective hydration system/belt during the race. There will be No Aid Station along the route.

5. Cut-off time is nine (9) hours.

6. Runners are encouraged to stay on the left side of the road, facing the incoming traffic. Some parts of the route are narrow and runners should always be attentive and vigilant of vehicles, in front and at their back.

7. Runners are also encouraged to run in single file as the road will be busy with the traffic of vehicles.

8. Ipods, MP3s, and “wires” are allowed. However, users should be attentive with their surroundings.

9. As in the past PAU races, every finisher will receive PAU Finisher’s Medal and Finisher’s T-Shirt. Finishers/Runners will be served with pack lunch at the Finish Area. Results of this race will be included in the rating/ranking among PAU runners for 2011.

Finisher's Shirt

10. Integrity of the Race shall be upheld and respected.

11. Corporate Logos will not be allowed to be displayed on support vehicles. However, tarpaulins of running teams/groups are allowed WITHOUT corporate logos.

12. The spirit of ultra running is highly encouraged. Finish the race, encourage/help one another, develop friendship before, during & after the race, and have an ULTRA FUN during the run!

Good luck and See You at the Starting Line!

(Note: The race will start before the scheduled time. Runners who deposited their registration fee through Landbank should bring their deposit slip. There will be NO onsite registration.)

Adventure Run!!!

On By kingofpotsIn Insights, Jogging, Pictures, Runners' Training, Running, Travel, Ultramarathon7 Comments

Single-Stage Solo Run from Remy Field Oval Track, Subic Freeport up to Barangay Lucap, Alaminos, Pangasinan and back to the City Hall of Alaminos as the Finish Area. The route will be along the Olongapo-Bugallon, Pangasinan Highway, passing through the cities and municipalities of Zambales and some of the western towns of Pangasinan.

No “fancy” stuff or any kind of advocacy on this run. This is a test of human endurance to be able to promote ultra running in the country. This route is envisioned to be the future “Badwater Ultramarathon” of the Philippines.

My special thanks to those who supported this event. No need to mention their names as their respective company/organization’s logo is depicted in the picture above. Thanks for your generosity and continuing support to the running community in the country.

Updates on “near real-time” will be published on this blog soon.

Start Time: 11:20 AM, September 13, 2011.

@Remy Field Oval Track/ 11:00 AM
One Lap Around The Oval To Start The Adventure Run

Result: 2nd BR’s BareFoot 5K Run

On By kingofpotsIn Race Results, Races, Runners' Training, Running, Sports Program4 Comments

2nd BR’s Barefoot 5K Run

Philippine Army Grandstand & Parade Ground

4:00 PM, September 10, 2011

Rank Name Time
1 Randy Bumahit 19:24
2 Michael Mendoza 19:28
3 Peter Edmund Carranzo 20:00
4 Fernando Cabanero 20:42
5 Jonathan Ronquillo 20:44
6 Erik Talagtag 21:46
7 Leoncio Genon 22:04
8 Enrique Sundiang 22:15
9 Tom Soliven 22:47
10 Angelo Lagumbay 22:53
11 Mac Millan 23:01
12 Graciano Santos 23:06
13 Jun Javier 24:13
14 Kokoy Delmo 25:01
15 John Cuestas 25:58
16 William Jalimao 26:40
17 Jesus Tolentino 27:00
18 Kim Flores 27:09
19 Ronnel Go 27:16
20 Chaley Lazaro Jr 27:19
21 Nicolas De Leon 27:28
22 Jennybave Dela Cruz (F) 27:30
23 Mike Logico 27:37
24 Alex Jones 27:39
25 Jarold Lorete 27:50
26 Aileen Manat (F) 27:56
27 Ruther Angeles 28:02
28 Jose Llaneta 28:23
29 Mark Viesca 28:24
30 Ronaldo Salupas 29:01
31 Roy Ocharo 29:11
32 Irhys Piacos (F) 29:12
33 Jessie Llanera 29:29
34 Larry Abulencia 29:37
35 Ryan Cardenas 29:48
36 Roger Abarico 29:49
37 Gerda Summerian Cuestas (F) 29:58
38 Christian Analupa 30:00
39 Benedict De Jesus 30:21
40 Mark Alano 30:39
41 Philip Ellazo 30:55
42 Lloyd Lopez 31:15
43 Aileen Piacos (F) 31:17
44 Roque Lorenzo 31:22
45 Minnie Beth Tomas (F) 31:52
46 Ed Mar Galocgoc 33:16
47 Joseph Cuizon 33:16
48 Mark Obligado 33:19
49 Edrick Ang 33:44
50 Errol Rafalle 34:09
51 Pjong Dela Paz 34:19
52 Nancy Brazil (F) 34:31
53 Gerald Austria 34:43
54 Anna De Chavez (F) 34:47
55 Cherry Tamayo (F) 35:25
56 Pamela Mangampo 35:26
57 Darwin Del Valle 35:52
58 Dina Odo 36:40
59 Jan Micheal Yu 36:41
60 Takumi Reyes 37:10
61 Francis Chua 37:20
62 Dianne Alano (F) 38:26
63 Rexie Saldivar 39:12
64 Vannz Flores (F) 39:37
65 Violeta Flores (F) 39:43
66 Chino Atayde 40:14