52:07 @ RUNNEX 10K

On December 2, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Races, RunningLeave a comment

6:30 AM 02 Dec 2007

I joined the 27th RUNNEX 10K Executive Classic Run this morning which started at 6:30 AM and conducted along the streets of UP Diliman Campus. I finished the 10K race in 52:07 minutes. I was able to improve my PR best time for the distance from 55:31 minutes, which was time in the 10 K Animo Run last Sunday, to 52:07 minutes. I was able to improve my time by 3 minutes & 24 seconds.

My split time at 5K, which is the distance of one loop of the 10K distance, was 25:24 minutes. My time for the 2nd loop, last 5K, was 26:43 minutes. I paced slower on my second loop.

Overall, my average pace for the whole run was 5:12.6 minutes per kilometer. I am getting faster!

10K Animo Run

On November 25, 2007November 26, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Races, RunningLeave a comment

6:00 AM 25 November 2007 (Mall of Asia)

I wanted to test and evaluate my training so far in preparation for the 2008 Pasig River Heritage Marathon in February 2008 by joining available road races in Metro Manila. It takes one call to my DND-AFP Gintong Pangarap staff to have me registered for the 10K Animo Run and here I am joining the said race.

The race started at exactly 6:00 AM and I was initially at the back portion of the starting area. It took me at least 10 seconds before I crossed the starting line.

The race course is flat and I had to run 2x the 5K course to complete the 10K. My split time for the 5K was 27:40 minutes. I finished the 10K at 55:31 minutes with an average pace of 5:33 minutes per kilometer or 8:56 minutes per mile.

As predicted, my training program is giving me positive results as I finished the 10K run within the 55-56 minutes range. I need to do more speed runs and tempo runs as well as my long distance runs in the coming weeks. These are the key words for better results in my future road races—strength, speed and endurance.

My ASICS Tiger “Cumulus” running shoes gave me the confidence to be versatile in my leg strides by alternately doing the “shuffle” and short bursts of toe-heel foot strikes on the asphalt road of Mall of Asia. I need to improve more on my running form.

Everything is perfect in the said race, except for one thing, “It’s the smell” of the place!!!For having my training in the mountains of Jamindan, the smell and quality of the air near the Manila Bay and the drainage system of the mall complex brought “shock and awe” to my smelling senses. I had to get out of the place immediately after I finished the race.

Oval Track Run @ Iloilo

On November 24, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Practice Runs, Running, Running ShoesLeave a comment

These pictures were taken during my oval track run at the Iloilo City’s Athletic Grounds in the afternoon of 23 Nov 2007. I completed 32 laps at an average pace of 2:10-2:20 mins per lap. I finished my run with a time of 1 hour & 15 minutes. It was my first time to use my New Balance 902 running shoes.

My new running shoes is very light and I need to make some adjustments with the way I run with it. It is comfortable but it has minimal arch support. It has thinner sole than my old New Balance 716. I started to feel some slight pain on my lower leg muscles after 20 laps but it disappeared after slowing my pace. The New Balance 902 will be my trainer shoes from now on.

My New Shoes: New Balance 902

On November 22, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Runner's Fashion/Attire, Running, Running Shoes1 Comment

I bought my new running shoes this morning at “Athlete’s Foot” Glorietta. It is “On Sale” with 20% discount. I have yet to try it on the road and oval track tomorrow at the Iloilo City Oval Track.

Since I am a loyal and faithful “New Balance” Running Shoes Runner, I hope this will give me a better performance in my training.

This particular shoes was voted as the Runners World Magazine’s Editor’s Choice for the Month of March 2007. It is a lightweight trainer and considered as the “lightest training shoe” of New Balance. It weighs 10 ounces. I like the color, orange and the “Sure Lace” shoestrings!!

Nathan Water Belt

On November 22, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Runners Accessories, Running1 Comment

I bought this hip-mounted canted water bottle belt, together with my Asics Tiger “Cumulus” Running Shoes, last December 2006 at Phidippides Store in Ventura Blvd., Encino, California. I was attracted to buy this item after observing and seeing most of the average runners at the 1st City of Angels Half-Marathon Race were wearing this particular water belt. I was not particular with the name of the manufacturer/brand that time but I was after a “new style” of carrying a water jug and a small energy drink container snugged with the body during running practices.

In combat shooting, there is a particular gun holster which is positioned at the back of the body. They call this the “SOB” (Small Of the Back) holster. For this particualr water belt, I would like to call it “SOB” Water Belt! I think my wife paid $ 35.00 for the said item. It has a zippered pocket which can fit my Nokia 9300i phone and my reading glasses!

As I reached home, when I read the “Brochure & Warranty Papers” tied with the Nathan Water Belt, I found out that it was “Made in the Philippines”!!!

Last Wednesday, I used this Nathan “SOB” Water Belt for the second time since I bought it. It was useful as I ran almost 1 hour and 50 minutes for my speed tempo runs.

These pictures were taken inside my quarters in Fort Bonifacio after my speed tempo runs.

I don’t experience any bounce with the water jug as long as the elastic belt is adjusted properly and fitted tight to the waist. The bottle could be easily reached by the right hand. I highly recommend this runner’s accessory for long slow distance running practices, but not in actual road races.

Pictures With My Marathon Kids

On November 20, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Running Heroes1 Comment

I am posting the pictures of my “marathon kids” who had been consistently joining the annual Los Angeles Marathon.

Today is the 28th Birthday of my daughter, Jovelle. This picture was taken after we arrived home from the Finish Line of the 1st City of Angels Half- Marathon held in Los Angeles last 04 December 2006. She is presentlty a Realtor at Prudential Realty Corp. You can visit her blogsite at www.jovellenarcise.com if you are interested in looking for a realty property in the Los Angeles area and knowing more about Los Angeles. He is a member of the LA Roadrunners Club and finished three consecutive LA Marathon Races. She graduated at UC Irvine, AB English in 2001.

My son is also a passionate marathoner and a basketball player. After three years as a Paralegal in one of the Law Firms in Downtown Los Angeles , he decided to pursue his studies at the College Of Law. Presently, he is a second year student at Chapman University in Orange County. He graduated at UC Los Angeles, AB Political Science in 2000. He turned 29 years old last 31 August. He is a member of the LA Roadrunners Club and finished four consecutive Los Angeles Marathon Races.

That’s me, standing beside my daughter and son, the Bald Runner!

Picture: Waldemar Cierpinski

On November 13, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Running HeroesLeave a comment

Waldemar Cierpinski in the last 200 meters of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Marathon where he won his second consecutive Gold Medal with a time of 2:11:03. (Note: Cierpinski was wearing a thin-sole Adidas Running Shoes)

How I wished I could have those strong and powerful quadriceps!!!

Road to Jamindan

On November 12, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Practice RunsLeave a comment

I ran 1:40:00 last Saturday morning (10 November ’07) from my Camp to Jamindan-Mambusao Boundary in Capiz. The distance we ran was about 16-17 kilometers. It was a nice hill and long & slow distance workout for the weekend. I am escorted by my security personnel, eight years younger than me. I am sure the NPAs had seen us, as these places are NPA-infested areas!

More Pictures Today

On November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Practice RunsLeave a comment

The last 500-meter uphill part of the course!

The finish line…

My Pictures Today (08 Nov ’07)

On November 8, 2007November 8, 2007 By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Practice RunsLeave a comment

I started my running at 5:30 AM from my quarters, going outside the camp towards the Poblacion of Jamindan, Capiz. This picture was taken inside the camp on my way back to my quarters. The distance from my quarters to the Brgy Aranda Crossing is 7 1/2 kilometers and I ran it in 40:30 mins. I was running at a pace of 5:24 minutes per kilometer.

I am using my brand new Accel Running Shorts, new cotton singlet/sando from Islands Souvenir which I bought at their store in Bohol Chocolate Hills, my reliable Casio “Sea Pathfinder” Titanium Watch, M716 New Balance Running Shoes, “ONE” Wristband, and my old Fort Ilocandia Golf Club Cap. The Accel Shorts costs me P 350+ and my sando costs me P 250+, cheaper and more comfortable than the Nike Running Apparels.

I finished my morning run infront of my office/Headquarters. From the turnaround point at Brgy Aranda Crossing to this place, I finished in 41:20 mins. The last 1/2 kilometer was a killer due to the steep grade going up the camp. Overall, I ran a total of 15 kilometers for a time of 1:21:50. My average pace was 5:27.3 per kilometer. I did not stop or walk along the way but I had to drink some bottled water while running–when I reached the turnaround point at Brgy Aranda Crossing and at the 2-km marker before reaching the camp.

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