100K & 100-Mile Training Programs


The following is another training plan for 100K event which emphasizes time, instead of the distance.

http://ultrarunning.co.nz/content/100km-training-programme

On the other hand, I would like also to share the following training plan from Nancy Shura, the Race Director of the Bulldog 50K in Calabasas/Malibu, California for the 100-mile distance. I could still remember that Nancy is the ultra coach of my friend, Benjamin Gaetos.

http://www.trailrunevents.com/ul/schedule-100m.asp

Good luck and train well.

Ultra Training Plan #1


Training Plan For Races Of 40 Miles To 100K On 50 Miles Per Week

Thurs Speed
Week Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total Work Duration
1 Rest 6 5 6 Rest 12 5 34 No speed work
2 Rest 6 5 6 Rest 14 5 36 No speed work
3 Rest 6 5 6 Rest 16 5 38 No speed work
4 Rest 5 3 5 Rest 14 5 32 No speed work
5 Rest 7 5 7 Rest 16 5 40 12-15 mins
6 Rest 7 5 7 Rest 18 5 42 12-15 mins
7 Rest 7 5 7 Rest 18 5 42 15-18 mins
8 Rest 6 4 6 Rest 14 5 35 12-15 mins
9 Rest 10 5 7 Rest 20 5 47 15-18 mins
10 Rest 10 5 7 Rest 12 10 44 15-18 mins
11 Rest 7 5 7 Rest 22 5 46 No speed work
12 Rest 6 4 6 Rest 14 5 35 18-20 mins
13 Rest 9 5 7 Rest 24 5 50 20-25 mins
14 Rest 7 5 7 Rest 18 10 47 20-25 mins
15 Rest 6 4 6 Rest 14 10 40 20-25 mins
16 Rest 10 5 7 Rest 24 5 51 15-18 mins
17 Rest 7 5 7 Rest 18 10 47 20-25 mins
18 Rest 6 4 6 Rest 14 10 40 20-25 mins
19 Rest 7 5 3 Rest 31 Rest 46 No speed work
20 Rest 6 4 6 Rest 14 5 35 10-15 mins
21 Rest 7 5 7 Rest 25 5 49 20-25 mins
22 Rest 5 5 7 Rest 18 Rest 35 18-20 mins
23 Rest 5 Rest 7 Rest 10 5 27 12-15 mins
24 4 Rest 3 Rest 2 50 Rest 59 No speed work

***Bold indicates a Recovery or Taper Week

Everything is in MILES.

The above training plan was taken from the book, Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide To Running Ultramarathons by Bryon Powell. Chapter 5, page 94.

(Source: Relentless Forward Progress: A Guide To Running Ultramarathons by Bryon Powell)

Next: Training Plan For Races of 40 Miles to 100K on 70 Miles Per Week.

The Road To The 2013 BDM 102 & 160


The deadline in the submission of application to join this race is strictly enforced. For those who were not able to beat the deadline (Midnight of June 15, 2012),  they will not be considered to be invited to join the event.

We have reached more than the allowable limit we have set for the number of runners in this event. As of the deadline, there are 267 runner-applicants for the BDM 102 and another 110 runner-applicants for the BDM 160. Those who have finished a Trail Marathon and Ultra Marathon Events (without finishing a Marathon Road Race) will be considered for the screening process. Definitely, those who have yet to experience finishing an official full Marathon Race will not be considered and invited to join this race.

For the proper implimentation of safety and security for all the participants, we have set a limit of 200 runners for the BDM 102 and a maximum limit of 100 runners for the BDM 160, except for the additional slots reserved for the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and other security/armed services of the government..

If my proposal to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard and to the other Armed/Security Services of the Government to include the BDM 102 in their “AFP-PNP Olympics” Competition will be approved, we have to allow at least 50 additional slots for this race. There will be NO competition among the Armed Services in the BDM 160.

Letters of Invitation will be sent to qualified applicants thru e-mail and/or Facebook starting tomorrow, June 20, 2012. All invited runners should follow the instructions stated therein. These are very simple instructions to follow.

Good luck and train well.

2013 BDM 102 Finisher’s Medals


Starting on next year’s 5th edition of the Bataan Death March 102 Ultra Marathon Race, Finisher’s Medals will have a distinction based on the Official Finish Time of each runner-finisher. The Finisher’s Medals will be categorized into GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE.

GOLD BDM 102 Medal will be awarded to the runners who will register a finish time of less than 13 HOURS.

SILVER BDM 102 Medal will be awarded to the runners who will register a finish time of 13 HOURS but less than 16 HOURS.

BRONZE BDM 102 Medal will be awarded to the runners who will register a finish time of 16 HOURS but less than 18 HOURS.

Good luck to all the 2013/5th BDM 102 Ultra Marathon Race applicants.

2013 BDM 102/160 Update


Interested runners who would like to participate in next year’s edition of BDM 102 & 160 have up to the middle of next month, June 15, 2012, to file their application through the Facebook’s BDM 102/160 PAGE; or posting a comment in my blog’s BDM 102 and/or BDM 160 PAGES; or by sending an e-mail at jovie75@hotmail.com.

Application should include the following data: Name; Age; Gender; Latest Marathon Race Finish & Time; and e-mail address.

Approval of Application through a Letter of Invitation to each runner-applicant will be sent to the applicant’s e-mail address starting on June 20, 2012. Details and important instructions will be stated on the letter of invitation to include the Payment Period for the Registration Fees.

The following are the scheduled dates for the 2013 BDM Races:

2013 BDM 160 Ultra——January 26-27, 2013

2013 BDM 102 Ultra——March 2-3, 2013

The following are the scheduled “Test Runs” for the 2013 BDM Races:

BDM 160 Test Run (Km 102-160)—–December 22, 2012

BDM 102 Test Run (Km 00-50)——-January 5, 2013

BDM 102 Test Run (Km 50-102)——February 2, 2013

Registration Fees:

BDM 102—–P 3,000 (within the Registration Period)/P 3,500 for Late Registration

BDM 160—–P 5,500 (within the Registration Period)/P 6,000 for Late Registration

BDM 102 & 160 Test Runs—–P 500

Thanks and Good luck!

Picture Of The Week #3


(Note: For more pictures of the 3rd T2N 50K Ultra Run, please visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JAvellanosa-Photography/284963211523134)

Official Result: 3rd T2N 50K Run


3rd Tagaytay-Nasugbu 50K Ultra Marathon Run/4:30 AM May 20, 2012

RANK RB # N   A   M   E T I M E
1 202 Ricarte Dayata (Course Record) 4:03:25
2 165 Roberto Delos Santos 4:21:10
3 160 Enrique Sundiang 4:21:30
4 266 Alfred Ocampo 4:21:48
5 260 Christian Velson Ticson 4:32:59
6 262 Laurencio Ogerio 4:36:25
7 278 Arnold Dimasugid 4:38:15
8 300 Alfred Delos Reyes 4:40:58
9 197 Eugenio Boquio 4:51:03
10 275 Narciso Alipio 4:41:09
11 166 Raul Angolauan 4:41:30
12 273 Gregorio Ocampo 4:43:42
13 198 Roman Mabborang 4:48:13
13 267 Vergilio Leona 4:53:58
15 111 Simon Pavel Miranda 4:57:35
16 124 Danilo Sanchez Jr 5:04:45
17 192 Benedick Balaba 5:04:52
18 77 Raul Tapia 5:12:47
19 329 Jerome Bautista 5:17:11
20 340 James Soto 5:20:59
21 274 Sergio Bandol 5:21:17
22 268 Samson Ocampo 5:22:43
23 298 Gilbert “Jong” Anama 5:23:14
24 359 Almar Danguilan 5:23:52
25 244 Mon Gillego 5:26:55
26 291 Carlito Buenaventura 5:27:01
27 288 Maricar Hiponia (1st, W) 5:27:27
28 214 Elvin Pastorfide 5:27:44
29 362 Sylvia Buendia (2nd, W) 5:29:08
30 332 Arman Jison 5:31:27
31 164 Nilo Lazaro 5:31:30
32 186 Jeffrey Diaz 5:31:32
33 130 Dindo Diaz 5:31:50
34 368 Dante Sagayap 5:34:13
35 367 Ariel Aquino 5:34:13
36 123 Edgar Puruganan 5:37;10
37 369 Nicolas De Leon Jr. 5:38:41
38 157 Ariel Briones 5:40:29
39 295 Mark “Beep Beep” Rodica 5:41:00
40 209 Rex San Pedro 5:41:38
41 225 Jhun Juan 5:42:29
42 333 Marvilito Villareal 5:42:49
43 276 Edwin Gajol 5:44:45
44 357 Rafael Barolo 5:44:56
45 131 Dennis Chavez 5:45:42
46 159 Senen Garcia 5:49:11
47 162 Anthony Corcilles 5:50:52
48 213 Antonio Murillo 5:51:01
49 137 Wendell Salomon 5:52:26
50 138 Sammy Uy 5:52:27
51 88 Chips Dayrit 5:53:15
52 271 Godfrey Gozo 5:53:20
53 222 Jonel De Ocampo 5:54:47
54 153 Darryl Panado 5:55:27
55 218 Roning Avellanosa 5:55:27
56 71 Marc Anthony Tibo-oc 5:56:06
57 86 Daphne Rose Codilla (3rd, W) 5:57:44
58 96 Joseph Pineda 5:58:11
59 290 Calvin John Escandor 5:58:12
60 361 Elaine Araneta (W) 6:00:21
61 226 Obeth Malana 6:01:12
62 277 Roel Olimba 6:01:28
63 251 Jon Las Bruce 6:01:39
64 285 Benjamin Termulo 6:01:48
65 73 Noel L. Ko 6:02:24
66 128 Imelda Laron (W) 6:04:14
67 317 Jerry Peralta 6:04:16
68 108 Zan Cagulangan 6:04:18
69 75 Russel Hernandez 6:07:05
70 355 Ian Francisco 6:07:35
71 299 Victor Verry 6:10:58
72 185 Aldrin Pallera 6:11:17
73 269 Gil Ocampo 6:12:04
74 228 Joel Custodio 6:13:24
75 98 Eligio Sabado Jr 6:14:08
76 103 Andrew Carreon 6:14:08
77 93 Jonnalene Dorin (W) 6:14:14
78 188 Ria Go Tian (W) 6:14:15
79 80 Romeo Santos Jr 6:15:48
80 83 Florencio Sy 6:16:39
81 293 Ernesto Badong 6:17:47
82 309 Edwin Fernandez 6:18:33
83 323 Cherry Jardiniano (W) 6:19:09
84 321 Mark Lester Salvador 6:19:12
85 322 Jay Chavez 6:19:13
86 221 William Marino 6:19:52
87 147 Dianne Palogan 6:20:41
88 227 Ricky Sangalang 6:20:41
89 113 Meljohn Tezon 6:21:14
90 220 Gerry Lita 6:21:19
91 119 Ted Mallen 6:21:21
92 347 Philip Enriquez 6:21:36
93 331 Mateo Borbon Jr. 6:22:20
94 158 Aurelio Dela Cruz 6:22:35
95 311 Werner Cruz 6:22:39
96 132 Karl Reformina 6:23:28
97 163 Dante Caguiao 6:23:52
98 155 Jayvee Pingul 6:23:56
99 224 Nestor Ramirez 6:27:19
100 343 Allan Bulos 6:27:27
101 82 Jay Gaite 6:27:44
102 171 Chaps Grande 6:20:09
103 257 Rodrigo Pagdilao Jr. 6:30:54
104 328 Edgardo Caubang 6:31:26
105 371 Neil Jhamfrens Broncano 6:31:32
106 253 Tess Leono (W) 6:32:07
107 246 Brian Red 6:32:24
108 370 Remelito Brion 6:33:11
109 223 Jay Juanir 6:34:48
110 325 Vincent Rodriguez 6:34:59
111 252 Michael Gapan 6:35:08
112 337 Jason Sison 6:36:55
113 327 Dennis Villanueva 6:36:55
114 175 Jovino Parica 6:40:29
115 156 Herito Briones 6:41:59
116 152 Alexis Huebert Dulor 6:42:03
117 74 Michael V. Chan 6:42:27
118 139 Emmanuel Dayrit 6:44:19
119 94 Roy Ochavo 6:44:30
120 203 Sammy Sagun 6:44:31
121 118 Edrick Nicdao 6:44:33
122 205 Alejandro Diego 6:44:35
123 206 Gary Teves 6:44:43
124 204 Manuel Oyao 6:44:44
125 78 Reynaldo Mapagu 6:44:45
126 170 Japhet Grande 6:45:49
127 100 Janet Maraguinot (W) 6:46:41
128 85 Justine Edward Valderrama 6:48:52
129 104 Ricardo Gabayno Jr 6:49:26
130 372 Joel Sison 6:49:43
131 102 Jenny Capistrano (W) 6:50:01
132 308 Chato Racoma (W) 6:50:02
133 135 Leilani Marie Tan (W) 6:51:09
134 140 Rod Julius Reyes 6:51:15
135 148 Miko Sabado 6:52:01
136 141 Johann Marquez 6:52:46
137 174 Patric Lagman 6:53:21
138 180 Joannie Divina Gracia 6:53:42
139 330 Arman Garcia 6:53:50
140 344 Reinier Ocomen 6:54:30
141 207 Joseph Ryan Serrano 6:55:00
142 161 Ariel Velasquez 6:56:30
143 187 Ponce Bejado Jr. 6:56:33
144 297 Mark Anthony Siege 6:56:38
145 360 Betty Rosario (W) 6:57:00
146 245 Mel Severino 6:57:01
147 248 Chito Carreon 6:57:01
148 346 Bing Baltazar C. Brillo 6:59:13
149 136 Renante Bihasa 7:00:03
150 172 Marc Conrad Molina 7:00:03
151 173 Hermie Saludes 7:00:04
152 350 Marlon Saracho 7:01:28
153 324 Jeric San Agustin 7:03:15
154 258 Annaly Alojado (W) 7:03:47
155 283 Albert Tubera 7:03:48
156 169 Celito Jose Macachor 7:03:49
157 177 Alberto Bordador 7:03:50
158 358 Gilbert Montenegro 7:05:57
159 189 Emerson Go Tian 7:06:05
160 149 Dexter Cruz 7:06:33
161 151 Arnel Distor 7:08:14
162 270 Conrado Teodoro 7:08:17
163 272 Robert Reyes 7:08:19
164 352 Allan Bandiola 7:08:20
165 129 Cris Toledo 7:10:49
166 112 Gerby Yap Liu 7:10:55
167 348 Virgilio Fule 7:11:58
168 116 Henry Garcia 7:12:04
169 117 Emmannuel Silan 7:12:04
170 121 Cecille Garcia 7:12:04
171 313 Leopoldo Esquilona 7:12:11
172 120 Dennis Matias 7:13:59
173 107 Lloyd Chuah 7:14:19
174 254 Choy Zaguirre 7:14:20
175 305 Carl Ocampo 7:14:20
176 345 Derby Canta 7:14:21
177 259 Lent Joseph Evangelista 7:15:48
178 142 Noel Villoso 7:17:02
179 279 Joseph Ronquillo 7:17:20
180 150 Roberto Abad 7:17:20
181 143 Ronaldo Robles 7:17:52
182 365 Rene Villarta 7:18:42
183 105 Dennis Siervo 7:23:03
184 84 Raymund Moncada 7:23:07
185 336 Jose Villanueva 7:24:38
186 364 Leo Hernandez 7:24:45
187 199 Anson Go Tian 7:25:43
188 181 Peterson Ong 7:26:02
189 126 Ronald Nery Astronomo 7:26:06
190 215 Myrel Hugo 7:28:00
191 366 Cholo Reynes 7:28:18
192 312 Raymond Agustin 7:28:28
193 217 Rommel Reclosado 7:28:55
194 219 Nomer Oraye 7:29:20
195 356 Boy Sta. Ana 7:30:55
196 280 Vincent De Lima II 7:32:05
197 89 Jerome Estrada Jamili 7:32:19
198 294 Noel Guevarra 7:32:24
199 125 Christian Francia 7:32:34
200 341 Daryll Timuat 7:36:46
201 284 Marquis Minlay 7:37:10
202 110 Armand Paolo Belen 7:37:53
203 176 Mary Ann de Ere (W) 7:28:26
204 314 Mark Sidamon 7:38:31
205 381 Orlana Ylaya 7:39:59
206 127 Mike Palana 7:41:04
207 373 Daniel Bersano 7:41:05
208 106 Jomelo Zagala 7:41:25
209 247 Ronald Rey Cruz 7:41:34
210 72 Luzel Maria Franco (W) 7:42:46
211 90 Gerardine Kun (W) 7:42:47
212 302 Rodelio Mendoza 7:42:49
213 183 Jeffrey Furigay 7:45:40
214 212 Ceres Nido (W) 7:46:02
215 310 Manny Ocampo 7:46:52
216 320 Joseph C. De Jesus 7:49:35
217 265 Ma. Gina Medes (W) 7:50:29
218 201 Alwyn Sy 7:50:34
219 184 Bong White 7:50:52
220 193 Alden Meneses 7:52:28
221 326 Reijo M. Del Prado 7:52:29
222 114 Jerick Yap Liu 7:52:39
223 306 Lyra  Rosario (W) 7:54:13
224 109 Takumi Reyes 7:54:39
225 264 Jhumbie Serna 7:54:54
226 319 Lorna Vejano (W) 7:54:58
227 318 Wilfredo Adiar 7:54:58
228 216 Dale Hugo 7:54:59
229 304 Leo Cerdena jr 7:55:10
230 256 Anthony Emmanuel Dimaala 7:55:26
231 301 Arianne Ortega (W) 7:55:45
232 144 Roberto Hernandez Jr 7:55:46
233 79 Benson Ray Morales 7:57:17
234 182 Edwina Poraurinanla (W) 7:58:04
235 191 Adrian Florendo 7:58:08
236 351 Larry Daliwag 7:58:13
237 349 Allan Ray Enriquez 7:58:18
238 250 Cyril Paul Magajes 7:58:22
239 281 Rexie Jane Saldivar (W) 8:01:54
240 282 Joesan Matematico 8:02:08
241 97 Donald Ancheta 8:02:25
242 81 Raymond Luis Iti 8:03:36
243 195 Allen Stein Co 8:05:32
244 289 Ian Stevenson Yu 8:06:28
245 145 Hendrick Daveson Or 8:06:33
246 307 Chie Angeles (W) 8:07:30
247 179 Jesse Robles 8:08:11
248 115 Raymund Abenojar 8:09:27
249 339 Allan Flores 8:11:22
250 229 Roger Villareal 8:11:58
251 342 Joannes Del Castillo 8:14:03
252 95 Thea Camua Bartolome (W) 8:15:25
253 363 Marinette Santiago (W) 8:15:36
254 196 Carmelli Ortega (W) 8:16:26
255 338 Lori Llamado 8:19:39
256 190 Boy Alberto 8:21:19
257 286 Edwin Vicente 8:21:22
258 354 Marius Gaius Hidalgo 8:21:46
259 287 Bong Leano 8:29:02
260 315 Angelo Orbase 8:29:30
261 87 King Mark Joefred Patricio 8:29:51
262 335 Michael Banawa 8:30:08
263 334 Dondie Cabatingan 8:30:42
264 303 Eileen Borlaza (W) 8:31:09
265 261 Jacinto Selorio 8:31:44
266 167 Dorothy Delarmante Bagting (W) 8:32:15
267 168 Nemesio Romines  8:32:16
268 263 Richard Toledo 8:37:16
269 133 Francis Dy Chua 8:39:45
270 353 Alexander Pineda 8:47:27
271 296 Mark Christian Siege 8:49:31
272 292 Charlie Ting 8:51:19
273 154 Jayson De Ocampo 8:52:15
274 374 Franciso Tubera 8:52:39
275 316 Joker Carandang 9:01:03

(Note: Runner with Race Bib #334 can contact my staff at 0918-965-9895. Thanks)

2nd International Mt Apo Boulder Face Challenge


This is the 5th Edition of this Adventure Race being held in Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Sur and at the same time the 2nd International Edition of this race which was held last April 28, 2012.

I came to know about this race when I asked the members of the Elite Team Bald Runner if they are interested to join in this year’s TNF 100 in Baguio City. The answer that I got was that they had been preparing for an adventure race to be held in Mt Apo/Davao Del Sur. It was my first time to hear such event and later found out that the Cash Prizes are simply not to be ignored. (Note: My Elite Team Bald Runner had been past Champions in the TNF 100 since 2008). I heard for the second time about this event from mountaineers when I had my “peak bagging” feat at Mt Apo during the Holy Week. After a thorough research on the mechanics of the event on their website, I was hoping that my elite runners would make it to the podium finish.

Due to its “low-profile” exposure among the ultrarunners in the country and its mechanics, trying to form teams among the “usual suspects” would be a hard proposition. Plus the consideration on the logistics and financial resources needed to join the race is very expensive. However, if you are good in mountain trail running and have the capability to land among the podium finishers, the Cash Prizes would replace ones investment in joining this race.

I was surprised to see a picture of Gerald Sabal posted on Facebook with the boulders of Mt Apo as the background with a note that he is featured as one of the Champions of the event. I immediately called Gerald to congratulate him and found out that his brother Cresenciano, was his team mate!

Cresenciano and Gerald Sabal won as the Team Champion in the 2nd edition of the International Boulder Face Challenge and won the purse of P 150,000. The team of Alquin Bolivar and Raul Lamprea landed as the 7th Finisher with a purse of P 10,000.

Cris and Gerald established a Course Record with a time of 15:38:33 hours, breaking the old course record by more than 7 hours! Awesome!

Read the result and related story on Dabaw Pinoy.

Congratulations Cris & Gerald and to all the Finishers!

3rd Tagaytay To Nasugbu (T2N) 50K Run


The following are the details of this ultrarunning event:

Date: May 20, 2012 (Sunday)

Start Time of Assembly: 3:30 AM

Gun Start: 4:30 AM

Starting Area: Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City (infront of the Development Academy of the Philippines, DAP)

Finish Area: Plaza Roxas, Nasugbu, Batangas (Municipal Plaza Infront of the Municipal Hall)

Registration Period: March 28-May 18, 2012

***NO Registration on Race Day

Registration Fee: P 1,250.00

Registration Center: ARC Manila or Deposit at Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) Savings Account # 0296-0673-22 in the name of Jovenal Narcise. Keep the deposit slip and bring it to the Starting Area on Race Day.

Cut-off Time: 9 Hours

The following were the past results of this event:

1st T2N/November 14, 2010

2nd T2N/September 17, 2011

See you at the Starting Line!

Taklang Damulag 50K/50M (TD 50/50) Ultra Trail Run & Half-Marathon


In connection with the celebration of the 50th Founding Anniversary of the Special Forces Regiment of the Philippine Army in June of this year, the Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU) & Bald Runner’s Events had scheduled the conduct of three (3) trail races inside Fort Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on June 2, 2012.

These races will serve as a “recon or test run” for those who are intending to join in this year’s 2nd edition of the Taklang Damulag 100-Mile Trail Endurance Run which is scheduled on December 15, 2012.

The following are the details of the races:

Date of Race: June 2, 2012

Place of Assembly and Starting Area: Infront of the SOCOM Headquarters, Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City

Assembly Time for 50K & 50M Races: 3:30 AM June 2, 2012

Assembly Time For 21K Run: 4:30 AM June 2, 2012

Gunstart For 50K & 50-Mile Runs: 4:00 AM

Gunstart For Half-Marathon: 5:00 AM

Cut-Off Time For 50-Mile Run: 16 Hours

Cut-Off Time For 50K Run: 10 Hours

Cut-Off Time For 21K: 4 Hours

Registration Fee For 50-Mile Run: P 2,000.00

Registration Fee For 50K Run: P 1,500.00

Registration Fee For 21K Run: P 1,000.00

***Included in the Registration Fee: Dinner & Accommodation Inside Fort Magsaysay on Friday night, June 1, 2012.

Registration Period: May 2, 2012 to June 1, 2012

Registration Center/Area: ARC Running Store OR Deposit the Registration Fee at BPI Savings Account #0296-0673-22 in favor of Jovenal Narcise OR at the Dinner/CLP & Race Briefing on or about 6:30 PM of June 1, 2012 at the SOCOM Headquarters. (Note: Please bring your validated deposit slip to the CLP/Race Briefing)

Good luck & see you at the starting line!