Pictures @ Jeju Ultramarathon Race
Category: Races
“thanks for your support” (Jeju’s Trip)
Last October 2009, I received a formal letter from the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) informing me that the Philippines had been officially accepted as a member of IAU through the Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU) which I created and organized. IAU officials informed me that the Philippines is the 6th ASIAN member and the 45th member worldwide.
After two weeks, I received an invitation from the IAU for our country to be represented in the 1st Asian IAU 100K Championship Race to be held in Jeju Island, South Korea on March 27, 2010. Attached with the invitation are the protocol and requirements for participating in the said race. The Event Organizer, South Korea’s Ultrarunning Federation, invited 3 men & 3 women whose accommodation and food will be provided free for the duration of only two days. The participating runners are supposed to be the best and most qualified ultra runners that the country could offer.
The desire to join in this competition was so strong on my part but the big problem was the logistics/financial support needed for the plane tickets of the athletes. As of November 2009, I met all the members of the Elite Team Bald Runner and asked them who would “volunteer” to train for the 1st Asian IAU 100K Championship Race. Alquin Bolivar & Frank Indapan came forward to accept the challenge and started to train from then on.
Last year, I also thought of sending the top Male & Female Champions of this year’s BDM 102 to Jeju’s 100K Ultramarathon Race but the timing/schedule was not conducive for the best performance of our athletes as they are on their “recovery” mode barely weeks before the event after the BDM 102.
Being a relatively new running sports, ultramarathon is “alien” to our government sports officials, moreso, to our friends in the government and corporate world. So, I did not want to be frustrated again to be begging to these “personalities” for some financial support for me to send our country’s representatives to this IAU-sanctioned international event. My experience with the government & corporate world in the 1st BDM 102 will never happen again.
The only way to make this invitation to materialize and succeed was to ask help from the “Friends” of the Bald Runner and they came in full force to donate the needed amount for the visas, plane tickets, travel tax, and training/competition support to Alquin Bolivar & Frank Indapan. The following are the “running angels” and their respective donation/s to the members of the Elite Team Bald Runner for Jeju Island:
| July Oconer | 6,868.00 | |
| Kim | 5,000.00 | |
| Bard’s Bathan | 5,000.00 | |
| Armando Fernando | 5,000.00 | |
| Mark Hernandez | 5,000.00 | |
| Lester Chuayap | 4,000.00 | |
| Ria & Emerson Go Tian | 2,500.00 | |
| Oscar Sañez | 2,000.00 | |
| Jael Wenceslao | 2,000.00 | |
| Junrox Roque | 2,000.00 | |
| Tin Ferrera | 1,000.00 | |
| Mari Javier | 1,000 + CWX | |
| Jeremiah Isip | 1,000.00 + CWX + Long Sleeve | |
| Jerry Adriatico | 1,000.00 | |
| Randy San Miguel | 1,000.00 | |
| Macky Coronel | 1,000.00 | |
| Carlo Coronel | 1,000.00 | |
| Melvin Pangan | 1,000.00 | |
| Mitchie Nafarete | 1,000.00 | |
| Juanne Molina | 1,000.00 | |
| Gin Estacio | 1,000.00 | |
| Tere Gangan | 1,000.00 | |
| Mark Salazar | 500.00 | |
| Benette Jimenez | 500.00 | |
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5,000.00 | |
| Jerry Adriatico | ||
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2,600.00 | |
| Ralph Salvador | ||
| George Dolores | ||
| Jay Lee Cu Unjieng | $100 | |
| Mesh Villanueva | $100 | |
| Ben Gaetos | $100 | |
| Jan | 1box Hammer Gel + 1 box Gatorade Powder + Roll on Linement | |
| Joshua Suarez | ||
| Jerome Cartailler |
(Note: The names without any donation had made their pledge already)
As of this morning, the Elite Team Bald Runner and PAU’s representatives to the 1st Asian IAU 100K Championship Race had arrived in Jeju Isalnd, South Korea. The place is nice, clean, orderly, cold and windy. We were met at the airport by the representative of the Race Organizer and we were brought to our Hotel which is at the very center of Jeju City.
It is very hard to find somebody here who could speak English! But by walking and jogging on the main streets of the city, we were able to find familiar fastfood establishments and shopping malls where to eat and buy much needed water, food and fruits.
I found out later that this running event will also be the 9th Jeju International Ultramarathon Race and the Jeju International Cycling Race which will be held on the same day. The circumferential road of this island will definitely be dedicated to the ultra runners and cyclists on Saturday.
Note: We are wearing the Official Jacket of the Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU)
Tomorrow will be another day to run and acclimatize with the weather ( rainy, cloudy & windy) of the island. A formal program, briefing, and carboloading party will be held tomorrow afternoon. It would be a nice time to meet other international elite runners and ultra running sports federations leaders/officials.
Hopefully, the following goals/objectives will be attained in this race:
1) The IAU 100K Championship Race (no cash prize for the winners, only medals will be awarded to the top 3 runners) will set the Philippine Record in 100K Ultramarathon Race in an IAU-sanctioned event. Winning this event is our ultimate goal but with Japan’s attendance/presence in this event, simply finishing and setting a National Record Time for the distance from our runners will be a great accomplishment already.
2) The Philippines, through the Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU), will be represented to an IAU-sanctioned ultra race for the first time. This will expose our country to other ultrarunning countries.
3) The Elite Team Bald Runner goes International as we will be using our official uniform-singlet, courtesy of MILO/Nestle, Philippines.
Once again, for those who supported and continued praying for us, thank you very much. God bless to everybody!
Stadium To The Sea: XXV LA Marathon
Who is going to join/participate in the 25th LA Marathon to be held this coming Sunday, 21 March 2010 which is dubbed as the “Stadium To The Sea” Marathon? I am sure my son John and daughter Jovelle will be joining this race as they had been participating in this event for the past years.
I finished the 2009 edition of the LA Marathon last year which was held during Memorial Day on May 25, 2009 with a finish time of 4:09+ hours. But due to numerous complaints from runners because of the heat and overtraining and later, pressure from the LA City Government, the Race Organizers will be bringing back the usual schedule of the race on the month of March for this year’s edition.
What is unique about this year’s marathon race is the change of the marathon route. The road race will start at the Dodger’s Stadium which is commemorating its 25th Anniversary and the runners will pass along historic and tourist attraction sites which are very unique in Los Angeles. From the Dodger’s Stadium, the runners go to the City Hall area and then proceed/pass along Echo Park (one of my favorite running parks) and then to Sunset Ave up to Hollywood Boulevard.
What is nice about the route is that the runners will pass along the Hollywood Avenue where you could see those famous theaters, recording studios, the Avenue of the Stars (Actors & Actresses) where you could see their names/handprints and brass Star on the pavement on the side of the road. The runners will pass along famous Fashion Shops and business/high-rise buildings and condominium areas in Century City
Well, if you have the time, you can drop by in one of the Fashion Shops at Rodeo Drive and do your shopping while running the marathon. But having a camera while running this marathon would be a nice experience as you can take pictures on the sights of Fashion Signature Shops and flashy cars/sports cars parked on most of the roads where the route passes through. I guess, there is no need to run this Marathon Race in a PR pace. The joy, experience, fun, and the sights are the most important aspects why you paid and joined this Marathon Race.
But what will be the most memorable experience in this Marathon is the presence of almost 1,000,000 spectators along the route who will cheer, offer water & sports drinks, some would be offering ice cold beer, and some would be offering food to the runners. I am sure that some rock bands will be along the route as what the race organizers had offered in the past editions of the race.
The Finish Line will be at the Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica Beach. Finishing at the beach area in the Los Angeles Marathon will be a nice experience to all the runners.
So, whoever will be leaving the country to join this memorable edition of the LA Marathon, enjoy your run and experience in this new route of the race. Have fun!
Podium Finishers: 2010 BDM 102
March 11, 2010: Awarding Ceremony & Get Together Party @ Tejeros Hall, AFP Officers Clubhouse, Camp Aguinaldo
(From Left to Right: BR, Alvin Canada, Whreachelle Cordova, Raiza Tulan, Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe, Randy Bumahit, Jonnifer Lacanlale, Coach Rey Antoque)
Men’s Overall Category
Champion—Alvin Canada—10:01:05 Hrs
1st Runner-Up—Randy Bumahit—10:44:27 Hrs
2nd Runner-Up—Jonnifer Lacanlale—11:01:47 Hrs
Women’s Overall
Champion—Whreachelle Cordova—16:00:07 Hrs
1st Runner-Up—Raiza Tulan—16:23:01 Hrs
2nd Runner-Up—Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe—16:38:48 Hrs
Champion: 2010 BDM 102/PDI News
Corporal Alvin Canada of the Philippine Army won as the Overall Champion in the latest edition of the Bataan Death March (BDM) 102K Ultramarathon Race which was held last March 6-7, 2010 from Km oo in Mariveles, Bataan to Km 102 in San Fernando, Pampanga.
The following is a news clipping from the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Sportwatch section on page A17 dated March 11, 2010. Thanks, Carrey for the publication.
A total of 143 runners were invited after they have registered and properly screened. On race day, 128 runners showed at the Starting Line. Out of the 128 runners, 104 runners were able to reach the Finish Line within the cut-off time of 18 hours.
Congratulations to all the runners, sponsors/donors, friends of Bald Runner, Elite Team Bald Runner, Volunteers & Team Bald Runner-Professional Group, and the staff of Bald Runner’s Events. Your cooperation, unity & teamwork have made this event a successful one. My heartfelt thanks to everybody.
See you on the next year’s edition of BDM 102/145.
Invitation To 2010 BDM 102 Party
All runner-participants (finishers & DNFers), sponsors/supporters, and volunteers are cordially invited to attend the Awarding Ceremony and Get Together Party for the 2010 BDM 102. The activity will be held at the Tejeros Hall, AFP Officers Clubhouse, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on March 11, 2010, Thursday. The party starts at 6:00 PM.
See you at the Party!
(Note: Application for PAU Membership will be accepted during the BDM Party. Bring one (1) Passport-size and one (1) 1 X 1 pictures). PAU Application Forms will be available at the BDM Party.
Official Result: 2010 BDM 102K International Race
| 2nd BDM 102K International Ultramarathon Race Result | ||
| March 6-7, 2010 | ||
| NAME | TIME | |
| 1 | Alvin Canada | 10:01:05 |
| 2 | Randy Bumahit | 10:44:27 |
| 3 | Jonnifer Lacanlale | 11:01:47 |
| 4 | July Oconer | 12:25:48 |
| 5 | Hermogines Olvis | 12:25:48 |
| 6 | Jusell Laya | 12:41:38 |
| 7 | John Frederick Abenina | 12:42:43 |
| 8 | Armand Fernando | 12:45:09 |
| 9 | Eric Bullena | 13:18:40 |
| 10 | Junrox Roque | 13:20:44 |
| 11 | Gregorio Ocampo | 13:33:28 |
| 12 | Albert Salazar | 13:40:25 |
| 13 | Muhammad Sallehan Zainuddin (SING) | 13:55:58 |
| 14 | Don Ubaldo | 14:03:40 |
| 15 | Audax Cantero | 14:12:25 |
| 16 | Bonifacio Dalisay | 14:19:25 |
| 17 | Albert Sama | 14:35:42 |
| 18 | Carlo Bacalla | 14:38:15 |
| 19 | Oscar Sañez | 14:40:26 |
| 20 | Constante Mendoza | 14:47:25 |
| 21 | Francis Jay Nacino | 14:49:26 |
| 22 | Charlie Chua | 14:55:09 |
| 23 | Mark Peralta | 14:55:10 |
| 24 | Enrico Tocol | 14:56:14 |
| 25 | Graciano Santos | 14:58:52 |
| 26 | Rhoderick Guieb | 15:06:15 |
| 27 | Wilnar Iglesia | 15:17:33 |
| 28 | Christopher Iblan | 15:17:34 |
| 29 | Ben Gaetos (USA) | 15:28:27 |
| 30 | Rayman Delos Angeles | 15:28:35 |
| 31 | Edilberto Yonzon | 15:34:05 |
| 32 | Felipe Nama | 15:44:47 |
| 33 | Albert Henson | 15:47:38 |
| 34 | Francisco Lapira | 15:49:18 |
| 35 | Patrick Winceth Alcomendas | 15:55:41 |
| 36 | Julius Oliver Giron | 15:58:13 |
| 37 | Romeo Erivera | 16:00:00 |
| 38 | Whreachelle Cordova (F) | 16:00:07 |
| 39 | Red Samar | 16:01:33 |
| 40 | Cesar Abarientos | 16:01:36 |
| 41 | Dennis Ravanzo | 16:02:19 |
| 42 | Dionam Basco | 16:13:40 |
| 43 | Glenn Romualdo | 16:16:43 |
| 44 | Ricardo Cabusao, Jr | 16:19:45 |
| 45 | Raiza Tulan (F) | 16:23:01 |
| 46 | Ralph Jerome Salvador | 16:24:15 |
| 47 | Jerry Guiao | 16:28:55 |
| 48 | Alvin Adriano | 16:29:05 |
| 49 | Joshua Suarez | 16:34:58 |
| 50 | Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe (F) | 16:38:48 |
| 51 | Anecito Grimaldo | 16:40:02 |
| 52 | Paolo Osmeña | 16:46:25 |
| 53 | Jael Wenceslao | 16:48:02 |
| 54 | George Dolores | 16:48:42 |
| 55 | Ronald Rei Declarador | 16:52:38 |
| 56 | Fernando De Lara | 16:52:42 |
| 57 | Charles Fletcher (USA) | 16:55:16 |
| 58 | Armando Queza | 16:58:04 |
| 59 | Ellery Ho (USA) | 16:58:32 |
| 60 | Kelly Lim (F) (SING) | 16:59:30 |
| 61 | Maria Cristina Narvaez (F) | 17:03:47 |
| 62 | Glendel Tañag | 17:03:52 |
| 63 | Vener Roldan | 17:05:08 |
| 64 | John Nikko Nolasco | 17:05:24 |
| 65 | Lemuel Narcise | 17:09:22 |
| 66 | Carlo Nobleza | 17:10:24 |
| 67 | Ramon Gillego | 17:13:28 |
| 68 | Jose Maria Galauran | 17:14:32 |
| 69 | Dennis Enriquez | 17:17:30 |
| 70 | Abiegayle Jocson (F) | 17:18:45 |
| 71 | Artemio Ladia | 17:19:32 |
| 72 | Francis Andrew Santiago | 17:22:46 |
| 73 | Rodel Cuaton | 17:22:52 |
| 74 | Caesar Callangan | 17:22:54 |
| 75 | Gregorio Torres | 17:24:25 |
| 76 | Jose Arturo Virata | 17:26:40 |
| 77 | Odessa Coral (F) | 17:29:56 |
| 78 | Michelle Estuar (F) | 17:32:30 |
| 79 | Francis Randy Hortelano | 17:33:20 |
| 80 | Jag Irasga | 17:33:35 |
| 81 | Blas Ople Tiangco | 17:33:50 |
| 82 | Jeremy Go | 17:34:13 |
| 83 | Frederick Chaneco Gabriel | 17:35:41 |
| 84 | Luis Arcangel | 17:35:53 |
| 85 | Ria Go Tian (F) | 17:37:07 |
| 86 | Sherwin Tommy Botabara | 17:37:43 |
| 87 | Niño James Ramos | 17:37:58 |
| 88 | Mark Adrian Hernandez | 17:38:13 |
| 89 | Haide Acuña (F) | 17:40:08 |
| 90 | Joseph Adrian Soriao | 17:42:24 |
| 91 | Joseph Cu Unjieng | 17:43:05 |
| 92 | Junar Layug | 17:43:49 |
| 93 | Ronaldo Sulapas | 17:44:25 |
| 94 | Sammy Deleña | 17:44:32 |
| 95 | Rosgar Apolinario | 17:44:42 |
| 96 | Marco Christopher Montaos | 17:46:03 |
| 97 | Mel Severino | 17:48:26 |
| 98 | Wilfredo Parcon, Jr | 17:48:50 |
| 99 | Ramoncito Carreon | 17:49:59 |
| 100 | Delmo Sullano | 17:51:50 |
| 101 | John Jeffrey Avellanosa | 17:52:42 |
| 102 | Marlin Marilag | 17:54:10 |
| 103 | Emerson Go Tian | 17:55:34 |
| 104 | Manuel Macrohon | 17:58:21 |
Note: Runner-Finishers #4 & #5 are tied at Number 4 Place.
DZMM’s Takbo Para Sa Kalikasan 10K
As far as I can remember, this is my first time to join this yearly road race whose advocacy is to protect the environment. Basically, this is the yearly road race that promotes the improvement and cleaning of the Pasig River which started in 1999. This road race is sponsored by the ABS-CBN Foundation.
I decided to join this race last Wednesday as my “diagnostic test” run to evaluate my speed after finishing my “adventure run” from Caloocan City to Baguio City on the 2nd week of this month. I realized it is my first time to run a 10K road race in Luneta-Roxas Boulevard area since I started this blog. My previous races in Luneta-Roxas area were part of full Marathon races that I’ve joined in the past.
Having arrived at the Luneta area very early (one hour before the scheduled starting time), I had my warm-up and stretching with a plan to run at my best effort for this race. I was able to brief the members of my elite team and then proceeded to the starting area. I was surprised to see a lot of runners for the 10K, 5K and 3K races. I heard that there were 8,000 runners who registered for this event. I was able to meet also other runners like Sir Amado aka Reinier 6666, members of the takbo.ph, and “newbie” runners who are expecting me to conduct their Corporate Running Lecture and Clinic in the coming days.
A simple program was conducted before the start of the race with no less than the Vice-President Noli De Castro as the highest government official promoting this race. Ms Gina Lopez, President of the ABS-CBN Foundation, was also there to grace the occassion. Well, it was a running event where the “stars” of the said network were also in attendance. Piolo Pascual, Jake Cuenca, Maricar Reyes, Enchong Dee, Nina Corpuz, Ariel Oreta, Cory Quirino, and Winnie Cordero were there to participate in the event. Piolo Pascual ran the 10K race; Jake Cuenca ran the 5K race; and the rest joined the 3K run.
After some short speeches from the VIPs of the ABS-CBN, warm-up/stretching exercises, and briefing from Mr Rudy Biscocho, the race started at least 3 minutes before the scheduled time. You expect an early or a punctual start of the race if Mr Rudy Biscocho is the Race Director of a running event.
As the gun was fired (actually, a sound effect of an explosion), I immediately placed myself infront and tried to find an ample space among the front runners. After one kilometer, I glanced at my GF 305 and it registered an average pace of 4:47 mpk. It was a good start and an early pace before I started to perspire. I tried to maintain my pace and never glanced at my watch until I reached the halfway/turn-around. Few meters away from the turn-around point, my watch registered a time of 24:18 minutes and again tried to increase my pace.
As soon as I reached the 5K Race turn-around (2.5K from the Finish Line), the road became full of runners & walkers. Moreso, when I reached the 3K Race turn-around point, more runners would fill the road that I had to look for a way or space to overtake these slower runners. The presence of the slower runners and walkers in the lesser distance races made my average pace slower.
I finished the 10K race in 47:37 minutes based from my GF 305 (unofficial time). The following were the kilometer splits for the 10K race: 4:47/4:30/4:39/4:40/4:51/4:50/4:57/4:56/4:53/4:46. The distance was measured accurately at 10K with my GF 305. My average pace was 4:45 mpk with an average heart rate of 168 beats per minute.
I am satisfied with my performance with this race. I know I could be faster if I put more time with my speed-endurance workouts. From the result time, my average pace per mile is 7:40 minutes. With progressive training and additional time for my supplementary weight training, I will be focused to qualify for this year’s MILO Marathon Eliminations on July 4, 2010. My finish time at the Century Tuna Half-Marathon of 1:47:51 hours and my time in this race are already good references for my training program in my next Marathon Race.
Alley Quisay of the Elite Team Bald Runner won as Champion in the Hall of Fame Special Award for winning and defending his title as the winner in last year’s 10K Race with a time of 32:13 minutes in the Men’s Division. Jujet De Asis and Frank Indapan of Elite Team Bald Runner won the 1st & 2nd Place in the 10K Race. They received their awards and prizes from Vice-President Noli De Castro.
The road race was orderly conducted with part of the Roxas Boulevard closed from any vehicle and all the basic amenities/support for the runners were available. Instead of the water being served in cups, bottled water was available and given to all the runners in every Water Station which was located every 2.5 kilometers.
Congratulations to ABS-CBN Foundation, Mr Rudy Biscocho & staff, and to all the Finishers for a nice and orderly running event.
CLP; 2010 BDM 102 Briefing & Others
To All 2010 BDM 102 Participants:
1. There will be Carboloading Party (CLP) and Final Briefing for all the runners & support crew members for the 2010 Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race (BDM 102) at 6:00 PM on March 4, 2010 at The Patio of the AFP Officer’s Clubhouse in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The registration fee is One Hundred Fifty Pesos (P 150.00) per person which will cover for the food and drinks. This will be an all-pasta dinner for every paying attendee. Runners are advised to be on the venue before 6:00 PM as the program will start on time.
2. Race Bib and Copy of the Rules & Regulations will be given during the CLP Party. We will try to minimize administrative activities/requirements before the start of the race on D-Day at Km 00. If possible, we will start the race before midnight of Saturday, March 6, 2010. Assembly Time at Km 00 in Mariveles, Bataan will be at 10:00 PM of March 6, 2010.
3. Runners are advised to send e-mail at bald.runner@yahoo.com to signify if they are bringing their own support vehicle or they are part of a group of runners using only one vehicle. We intend to give banner-tarpaulins for the runner’s support vehicle during the CLP Party. Limited number of tarpaulins was ordered and they will be distributed to runners who sent e-mail message about their support vehicle. There will be no banner-tarpaulins which will be distributed on Race Day.
4. Last day of Medical/Doctor’s Certificate submission will be on March 1, 2010. We will not allow runners to join the race without any Medical/Doctor’s Certificate. We will publish the final list of runner-participants on March 2, 2010 in this blog; www.bataan102.com; and www.bataan102.blogspot.com.
5. For those who would like to pursue ultrarunning/ultramarathon as their sports, I am inviting the BDM “veterans” (those who finished the 2009 edition); those who finished the 2nd BDM 50K Test Run; other ultrarunners; and the Finishers of the 2010 BDM 102 to apply as members of the Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU). The annual membership fee is One Thousand Pesos Only (P 1,000.00) per member which will entitle each member an ID Card, Sport Shirt with PAU Logo, 10% discount from registration fees of Races organized by Bald Runner’s Events, and a chance to participate to the following International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU)-sanctioned races for 2010:
IAU 100K Asian Championships in Jeju, Korea in March,
IAU 24H World Championships (including European Championship) in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France, in May,
IAU 100K World Championships (including European Championship) in Gibraltar in November,
IAU 50K World Trophy Final in Galway, Ireland in August.
“Half-Naked” @ Century Tuna 21K Run
The race started 12 minutes ahead of schedule and I liked it. I checked-in very early at the starting line thinking that I could meet some friends as I stayed at the middle portion of the runners. A number of runners greeted me and after a few seconds before the starting gun was fired, I moved at the front area talking to some of the elite runners.
As soon as the gun was fired, I removed my singlet and threw it to my staff at the sidelines and started my GF 305 as I passed the lined up carpet for the RFID Champion Chip tied on my right shoe lace. From the starting line, I was running “half-naked”. I started too quick so that I could not be bothered with the rest of the runners. Immediately, I was able to maintain an ample space where I could run at my pace without being crowded by other runners. It was still too dark that I could not identify the faces of those runners who would pass me and those who are on my sides.
At the first 5 kilometers, I could sense that I was running faster than 5:00 mins per km and tried to slow down to preserve my strength for the second half of the race. I tried to maintain my pace at 5:00 to 5:15 mpk but my pace would reach up to 5:30 mpk when I ran uphill and during my brief run at the Heritage Park.
At Halfway, I was joined by Jonel & Junrox but Jonel went ahead of us as he increased his pace at Lawton Avenue. While inside the Heritage Park, Natz joined us up to near the Finish Line. The picture above was taken by one of the takbo.ph peeps. Thanks for the picture.
I started and finished the half-marathon race “half-naked” as what I promised to do in my previous post. Nobody cautioned me. Nobody from the road marshals tried to stop me. But I received a lot of cheers from bystanders and audience once I entered the Heritage Park. I also received favorable comments from my runner-friends as I met them along the route. Maybe it’s because I am totally different from the others or maybe, I looked “funny” as an old bald man running “half-naked”! hahaha! Other runners would ask me if I am the father of Derek Ramsey! Yes, you are right, dude! hehehe!
I finished the race in 1:47:51 hours (unofficial time) based from my GF 305. My average pace was 5:06 mpk and the distance registered at 21.1 kilometers. My finish time is a big improvement from my Cebu City Half-Marathon by almost 10 minutes.
This race gave me so much confidence that I am back in road racing again after my injury last November 2009. Basing from the result of this race, I could already train for my next full marathon and try to qualify for the 2010 MILO National Marathon Finals. The previous Condura Marathon last February 7 was considered as a long run without so much speed-endurance and it prepared me for my “adventure run” from Manila to Baguio City. The objective in the MILO Marathon Eliminations is to be able to finish the race in 3:45 hours!
On the winners of the different races, the Elite Team Bald Runner did not win any place in the top 3 runners of the 21K Race. The race was won by Ed “Vertek” Buenavista and two Kenyan runners were ranked 2nd & 3rd Place. In the 10K Race, Alquin Bolivar & Frank Indapan of Team BR won 2nd & 3rd Place, respectively. In the 5K Race, Gerald Sabal & Jujet De Asis of Team BR won 1st & 2nd Place. In the ladies category, Cora Salcedo of Team BR won 3rd Place in the 3K Race.
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