Category: Ultramarathon

Result: 2012 BDM 52K “Test Run”

On By kingofpotsIn Jogging, Places to Run, Race Results, Races, Runners' Training, Running, Sports Program, Travel, Ultramarathon1 Comment

2012 BDM 52K “Test Run”/6:57 AM February 11, 2012/BDM Km Post #50, Abucay, Bataan To BDM Km Post #102, San Fernando, Pampanga

RANK NAME TIME
1 Henry Laron 5:29:05
2 Jerome Bautista 5:55:37
3 Nolan Llanora 6:15:22
4 Fernando Dellomos, Jr 6:25:25
5 Jerry Guiao 6:28:42
6 Roberto Abad 6:33:02
7 Jesus Llarena 6:34:18
8 Mark Repala 6:45:15
9 Frederick Quitiquit 6:56:27
10 Teodulo Alferez, Jr 6:57:13
11 Carl Balagot 6:58:25
12 Paul Vargas 7:00:34
13 Miguel De Alba 7:01:08
14 Adrian Salay 7:01:09
15 Joseph Pineda 7:03:29
16 Jon Las Bruce 7:03:30
17 Jorell Paringit 7:04:25
18 Benjamin Termulo 7:15:25
19 Benedict Muriel 7:15:25
20 Marlo Guloy 7:26:46
21 Ruben Fajardo, Jr 7:26:47
22 Rolly Nirona 7:26:48
23 Jason Sison 7:32:42
24 Jojo Paguia 7:37:37
25 Aristotle Carrino 7:37:40
26 Candy Balaba (F) 7:41:18
27 Mark Delumen 7:47:11
28 Calvin John Escandor 7:51:12
29 Raymond Bodino 8:01:19
30 Val Caro 8:02:02
31 Ernesto Badong 8:09:24
32 Jinky Yray (F) 8:14:40
33 Harold Ramirez 8:17:14
34 Choy Zaguirre 8:30:52
35 Emmanuel Chavez 8:32:21
36 Jigs De Jesus 8:32:37
37 Kharl Ocampo 8:35:59
38 Elmar Tolete 8:37:53
39 Jonah Rivera 8:37:54
40 Addison Sayoc 8:45:40
41 Joseph Ligot 8:46:49
42 Carmeli Ortega (F) 8:56:58
43 Rico Cabusao 8:57:27
44 George Dolores 8:57:38
45 Russel Sanchez 8:58:22
46 Mike Galas 9:10:47

Good luck to all the 2012 BDM 102 Ultra Marathon Race Participants.

See you at the Final Briefing & CLP/Starting Line!

2012 BDM 102: (Partial) List Of Registered Runners

On By kingofpotsIn Insights, Jogging, Races, Running, Sports Program, Travel, Ultramarathon8 Comments

The following is the Partial List of Registered Runners for the 2012 BDM 102 (March 3-4, 2012). If your name is not on the list, please resend the scanned copy of your deposit slip to my e-mail address at jovie75@hotmail.com. Also, all registered runners should submit their medical/doctor’s clearance on or before March 1, 2012.

Final Briefing & CLP for the 2012 BDM 102 will be held at the Officers’ Club (AFPCOC), Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on March 1, 2012, 6:30 PM, Thursday. All registered runners are advised to bring with them their LandBank Deposit Slip and Medical/Doctor’s Certificate for confirmation. My staff will be distributing Race Packet for each runner. For those who could not make it on the Final Briefing, race kit distribution will be done One Hour before Gun Start on Race Day. Gunstart on Race Day is 10:15 PM (evening), March 3, 2012.

Good Luck and See You At The Starting Line!

NAME
1 Henry Laron
2 Michael Rheneson Galas
3 Simon Pavel Miranda
4 Gabriel Tuason
5 Ronnel Go
6 Jose Pedrito De Guzman
7 Maria Angela Stephanie Hefti (F)
8 Richard Toledo
9 Dindo Diaz
10 Dennis Chavez
11 Miguel Angel De Alba
12 Rick Adrian Salay
13 Jorell Anthony Paringit
14 Jerome Aragones
15 John Andrew Alcedo
16 Edgar De Jesus
17 Emil Hulipas
18 Peter Kennedy
19 Carlos Macasarte
20 Don Juan Arishtottle Carino
21 Marie Ann Ortega (F)
22 Ernesto Badong
23 Ruben Fajardo, Jr
24 Michael Kent Reaport
25 Erwin Tolentino
26 Lawrence Arvin Tomas
27 Chester Puno
28 Jonathan Manas
29 Wilfredo Estepa
30 Jessie Lou Sulague
31 Tomas Miguel Miranda
32 Rolando Nerona
33 Marlo Guloy
34 Mario Alberto Danguilan
35 Andre Blumberg
36 Jesus Bayrante
37 Gregory Maranon
38 Caloy Nobleza
39 Alan Paul Vargas
40 Dennis Munoz
41 Ofelia Lorete (F)
42 Din Cordero
43 Marlon Saracho
44 Alfred De Los Reyes
45 Fernando Cunanan, Jr
46 Honorio Agnila
47 Jorge Richard Guerrero
48 Alexis Huebert Dolor
49 Ace York Guerrero
50 Emerson Sto. Domingo
51 Junrox Roque
52 Jericho De Jesus
53 Jayson Tan
54 Emmanuel Chavez
55 Julius Danas
56 Allan Roy Martos
57 Angelo Anillo
58 Reno Enopia
59 Alberto Castro
60 Joseph Ligot
61 Jose Arturo Virata
62 Leo Tugade
63 Raymund Canta
64 Irene Ong (F)
65 Jon Michael Tan Flores
66 Roger Villareal
67 Jonalthan Colao
68 Carlo Serrano
69 Trojan Lorenzo
70 Benedict Muriel
71 Harold Ramirez
72 Ma. Aleth Reblora (F)
73 Camilo Paran, Jr
74 Franklin Ace Panuncio
75 Carmeli Anne Ortega (F)
76 Ronie Morimoto
77 Fernando Dellomos, Jr
78 Teodulo Alferez
79 Mark Repala
80 Paolo Tambo
81 Cindy Sevilla (F)
82 Jeje Ajusto
83 Alan Paul Vargas
84 Jinky Yray (F)
85 Alexander Jones
86 Elmar Tolete
87 Nathaniel Domingo
88 Francisco Delmo, Jr
89 Japhet Grande
90 Chaps Grande
91 Harold Lorete
92 Aileen Manat (F)
93 Jeffrey Jay Amurao
94 Michael Dauz
95 Carlito Buenaventura
96 Junn Besana
97 Kathrina Perez (F)
98 Marvin Pangan
99 Jerome Lagumbay
100 Napoleon Ocampo, Jr
101 Daniel Manuel Macrohon
102 John Barona
103 Addison Sayoc
104 Gerzon Patriana
105 Ailee Manat (F)
106 Pepe Calulot
107 Erwin Ordonez
108 Angelo Lagumbay
109 Brian Tan Seng
110 Erell Villalba
111 Steve Paul Dumlao
112 Randy Racho
113 Jason Sison
114 Fernando Sy, Jr
115 Alvin Rivera
116 Reylynne Dela Paz (F)
117 Mark Chester Obligado
118 Laurencio Ogerio
119 Eugene Yasay
120 Anthony Mark Alindada
121 Jerome Bautista
122 Jazz Paringit
123 Theodore Zamora
124 Russell Sanches
125 Bob Castilla
126 John Lao
127 Vicky Ras (F)
128 Catalino Lee Escasinas
129 Robert Jonah Rivera
130 Mark David Aquino
131 Loiue Cochanco
132 Francis Joseph Acop
133 Jemuel Bayot
134 Carlos Delos Santos
135 Franklin Ace Panuncio
136 Nolan Llanora
137 Philippe Arenillo
138 Jojo Paguia
139 Jinkee Guerrero (F)
140 Frederick Quitiquit
141 Dino Dolina
142 Jonel Mendoza
143 Perkins Briones
144 Blas Ople Tiangco
145 Merwin Torres
146 Asher Dolina
147 Torii Akimitsu
148 John Paul Baldomar
149 Benjo Termulo
150 Jon Las Bruce
151 Alain Cuchas Llaguno
152 Candy Balaba (F)
153 Carl Balagot
154 Cris Dela Cruz
155 Jonnifer Lacanlale
156 Jude Palispis
157 Peter Roy Salingay
158 Garry Garcia
159 Paul Pajo
160 Mary June Villamor (F)
161 Alvin Adriano
162 Ryan Albert Moral
163 Jonathan Colao
164 Julius Cervantes
165 Teejay Yoshuimi Sakuma
166 Joey Baladad
167 Cesar Abarientos
168 Victor Viola
169 Doel Torres
170 Yan Dizon
171 Brandy Simbe
172 Wesley Orana
173 Vicente De Lima

“Shit Happens!”

On By kingofpotsIn Insights, Jogging, Race Results, Races, Running, Sports Program, Ultramarathon3 Comments

I could be a “perfectionist” in terms of planning and execution, something that I’ve ingrained in my system since I was in the active military service. But even though how thorough your plan and preparations are, there is still a chance that something goes wrong. It’s the Murphy’s Law that one has to contend with.

Running Accident!

Behind the success of the last BDM 160 Ultra Marathon, an incident happened involving the runners and pacers. While two runner-participants were running with their respective pacer along the Mabalacat, Pampanga’s part of the MacArthur Highway at about 1:00 AM of Sunday, January 29, a drunken motorcycle rider was able to “sideswipe” two pacers who were running with their respective runner on the right side shoulder of the highway. As a result, the two designated pacers were brought immediately to the hospital for treatment. One of the pacers was declared out of danger immediately as she sustained minor bruises. However, the other pacer was brought to Manila for further observation due to hip fracture and suspected internal bleeding. With more tests and observation & treatment, the pacer was declared out of danger and she was released from the hospital after one week.

It is for this reason that future BDM runner-participants are advised to be extra careful while running at nighttime during the race.

The following Race Rules will be imperative and strictly implemented during the conduct of future BDM Races:

1. Runners shall ALWAYS stay on the farthest LEFT SIDE of the Road. Runners should be facing the incoming traffic during the run. If a runner has a support vehicle and support crew, the support crew should be the one to approach the runner to the left side of the road. If a runner needs to take a longer “pit stop” with his support vehicle, he/she should immediately return to the left side of the road not more than 10 meters in front of the parked support vehicle.

2. Runners should be ON SINGLE FILE while running on the farthest left side of the road. Runners will not be allowed to run abreast at any time during the run.

3. During night time running, runners should wear “reflectorized” vest or wear “reflectorized” strips on their running apparel. Obviously, runners should also be using headlights and hand-held flashlight. Runners without these item/s will not be allowed to participate in the event.

4. Pacers are NOT allowed in the BDM 102. If two runner-participants would like to pace with each other, they should be ON SINGLE FILE during the run (on the left side of the road).

5. Ipods, MP3s, and headphones ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED in ALL FUTURE BDM RACES.

Violations of these rules will result to disqualification of runners. Marshals shall be advised to be observant to implement these rules. THERE WILL BE NO WARNINGS!!!

If the Race Director says that you are DISQUALIFIED, it will be a FINAL verdict on the runner and he/she is advised to stop the run. If a runner reported to have violated these rules and insisted on finishing the race, he/she will be declared DNFd and will not be included in the Official Result of the Race.

Runner’s Mistake & Omission

While I was trying to inspect and collate the “split times” of all the runners and finishers in every Time Station along the route, I discovered that ONE FINISHER did not pass through the “Km Post #118” turn-around. He made a wrong turn directly to the Capas National Shrine, instead of running the last 10-kilometer stretch of the route.

I immediately advised the concerned runner that he is officially declared as DNF in the race; his name to be removed from the Official Result; to return all the Finisher’s Swags given to him at the Finish Line; and informed him that it is the runner’s responsibility to know and find out the actual route of the race.

This road race is already on its SECOND EDITION and a proper FINAL BRIEFING was conducted prior to the race, thus, runners are fully aware of the actual route of the event!

In view of this incident, all FINISHERS from 35th Place to the last place are advised to bring their respective Finisher’s Medal at the Awarding Ceremony & Get Together Party so that proper adjustment will be made on the proper rankings of recipients for the 2012 BDM 160 Finisher’s Medal.

The Final Official Result of the Race had been corrected.

See you at the Starting Line!

(Note: Awarding Ceremony & Get Together Party For 2012 BDM 160 & 102 Races will be on March 7, 2012, 7:00 PM, Wednesday @ The Officers’ (AFPCOC) Club, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City)

Volunteers @ The 2nd BDM 160

On By kingofpotsIn Insights, Jogging, Races, Running, Sports Program, Travel, Ultramarathon7 Comments

I am back! Thank you for those congratulatory wishes and positive messages on the conduct of the 2nd BDM 160 Ultra Marathon Race. Now, I can assuringly say that, “Nothing Beats The BDM 160 Ultra Marathon Race” as the longest single-stage running event in the country and Southeast Asia. Definitely, it’s “More Fun Running An Ultra Marathon Race in the Philippines!” (Note: Philippine Sports Commission & Department of Tourism, are you reading my blog?)

Some Finishers of the 1st BDM 160 asked me if they can volunteer as Time Station/Route Marshals for the 2nd edition of the said race. I was happy with the said gesture as finally, finishers in our ultra events are sharing their time as volunteers.

Chito Carreon and Mel Severino, finishers of the 1st BDM 160, “volunteered”  as Time Station/Route Marshals. Rene Villarta aka Jazz Runner, a runner-blogger also “volunteered” for the race in the company of Chito Carreon. George Dolores, another Finisher in the 1st BDM 160 also offered his services and time as a volunteer and he made sure that every runner was informed that they have another 10K to finish as they reach the Gate of the Capas National Shrine. He also assisted me in the Awarding of the Finishers’ Belt Buckle and other Swags at the Finish Line. John “Jepoy” Avellanosa, a BDM 102 Finisher, “volunteered” also as the Official Photographer of the Event. These guys did an excellent job during the race. Thank you very much!

I hope the Finishers of the BDM 160 will share their time as volunteers in the future BDM Races. We need more involvement of the past Finishers as volunteers in future BDM Races as well as in other ultra running events

Days after the conduct of the 2nd BDM 160, I’ve been receiving a lot of feedbacks and suggestions in order to help the participants in their needs during the race. One item that had been brought to my attention was a request for runner-participants to be allowed to run without any support vehicle and support crew. My staff and I tried our best to provide an Aid Station every 20 kilometers during the 1st edition of BDM 102 in 2009 but to our dismay, almost all the runners brought with them their support vehicle and crew with their respective nutritional & hydration needs. Our food and hydration preparations were snubbed and it was a waste as most of the food were not consumed. With this experience, we removed the Aid Stations and we left to the runners to provide their own. However, it is a “must” for them to have a support vehicle and crew if they decide/apply to join the BDM 102 then.

Now, there are some runners who would like to try to run the futre BDM 102 and 160 without support vehicle and support crew. And for the past days, I have been thinking about this proposal and trying to find out the best course of action to answer this concern.

As of present, I can count at least fourteen (14) Running Teams/Groups who are actively fielding or supporting their runner-members to ultrarunning events and to the BDM Races. These are the teams worth mentioning: (1) Team BORING; (2) Team CB; (3) Team UNGAS; (4) Team KAMOTE; (5) Team INTENSITY; (6) Team CLARK; (7) FAIRVIEW Running Club; (8) HINGS; (9) Team Frontrunner Magazine; (10) Team KB; (11) Team USB; (12) Team SMS; (13) HOB; and (14) Team AFP/PNP.

If only each of these running teams would volunteer as Aid Station in the BDM Races where they could serve foods; drinks; water; and others FOR SALE to each of the runner during the race, maybe, I would be convinced to make the BDM Races and the other ultrarunning events without any support vehicle and support crew for the runner-participants. This would be a nice way where the running groups themselves would volunteer not only for their respective team member but also to the whole runner-participants of the BDM Races. It’s up to the decision of the Running Group to serve meals/foods and drinks FOR SALE or FREE for the runners. Their mere presence as Aid Stations is already a big help to those runners who would like to finish the BDM Races without any support vehicle and support crew.

Let me know your thoughts about this proposal. You can also make a comment if you have any suggestions on how we would be able to help runners (without support vehicle) join and finish the BDM Races and other ultrarunning events. Thank you.

See you at the Starting Line!

Official Result: 2012/2nd Bataan Death March (BDM) 160K Ultra Marathon Race

On By kingofpotsIn Jogging, Race Results, Running, Running For Cause, Sports Program, Travel, Ultramarathon11 Comments

2012 Bataan Death March (BDM) 160K Ultra Marathon Race, January 28-29, 2012, Mariveles, Bataan To Capas National Shrine

Rank NAME TIME
1 Juny Rex Carreon (Champion Overall) 21:07:56
2 Benedick Balaba (1st Runner-Up) 21:50:22
3 Jose Randy Duenas (2nd Runner-Up) 22:39:14
4 Noel Hernandez 23:20:58
5 Alfred Delos Reyes 23:46:47
6 Robert Patrimonio 23:55:45
7 Keshia Fule (Champion, Women) 23:56:31
8 Benjamin Gaetos 23:57:24
9 Edilberto Yonson 24:35:03
10 Roberto Delos Santos 24:44:15
11 Randy Rubio 25:33:55
12 Reginald Santos 25:38:27
13 Bert Camangonan 25:40:36
14 Bob Castilla 25:40:37
15 Graciano Santos 25:54:31
16 Frederick Gabriel 26:42:12
17 Wilfredo Parcon, Jr 26:43:52
18 Jose Lorenzo Mina 26:51:01
19 Meljohn Tezon 26:53:02
20 Terence Chen 26:54:53
21 Rain Ordonez 27:00:47
22 Albert Salazar 27:10:12
23 Chito Vegim 27:14:27
24 Paolo Osmena 27:28:15
25 Dindo Diaz 28:03:04
26 Gilbert Gray 28:03:53
27 Sandy Alentajan 28:07:13
28 Samuel Narcise 28:12:46
29 Marcos Lontoc 28:33:51
30 Haide Acuna (1st Runner-Up, Women) 28:42:58
31 Allan Bandiola 28:43:35
32 Ferdie Cabiling 28:44:46
33 Bong Bernadez 28:48:58
34 Lemuel Narcise 28:50:20
35 Michael Fabian 28:52:25
36 Victor Ting 29:02:54
37 Jimmy Ong 29:03:58
38 Vans Camannong 29:08:39
39 Francis Andrew Santiago 29:13:55
40 Mark Hernandez 29:22:35
41 Jag Irasga 29:27:04
42 Sherwin Tommy Botabara 29:28:31
43 Anthony Mark Alindada 29:29:49
44 Emma Alvarez (2nd Runner-Up, Women) 29:30:42
45 Jonel Mendoza 29:32:20
46 Mar Marilag 29:34:22
47 Barry Red 29:35:16
48 Junar Layug 29:36:14
49 Mark Anthony Rodica 29:36:23
50 Blas Ople Tiangco 29:41:37
51 Carlos Kharl Ocampo 29:46:22
52 Carlito Buenaventura 29:47:39
53 Benedict Meneses 29:48:51

1st BDM 160 Champions

On By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Races, Running, Running For Cause, Travel, UltramarathonLeave a comment

Overall Champion Wilnar Iglesia In 17:35:48 Hours
Lady Champion Paulina Tanoto of Singapore In 25:56:37 Hours
BDM 160 Silver Buckle

 

Final Reminders: 2012 BDM 160

On By kingofpotsIn Insights, Pictures, Places to Run, Races, Running, Sports Program, Travel, Ultramarathon1 Comment

This is where the tricky part for all the runners. Capas, Tarlac! Once you pass the Capas Public Market, you have to continue running along the MacArthur Highway up to the Y-intersection where you can see on your right, a Highway that goes to Concepcion, Tarlac and the left Highway is the continuation of the MacArthur Highway that goes to Tarlac City. On the middle of these two Highways is a CALTEX Gas Station.

Take The RIGHT Highway (Towards Concepcion, Tarlac)

Take the Highway on your RIGHT and you will surely pass by the McDonald’s Fastfood on your right. Continue for about 20 YARDS and you will see a road junction on your left. TURN LEFT on that road and in about another 20-30 meters you will see the Old Railway Terminal Building of Capas, Tarlac. There is a BDM Kilometer Post and a Shrine/Monument on the right side of the road.

Turn Left On This Road (20 Yards After Passing MacDonald's)

Follow this road and ultimately, you will cross the MacArthur Highway. Be careful in crossing this Highway. After about one kilometer, you will hit the road that goes to Camp O’Donnell and on your left is a CEMETERY. Turn right on the road that goes to Camp O’Donnell and you still have about 14 kilometers to the Finish Line.

Once you reach the Gate of the Capas National Shrine (BDM Shrine), you still have 5 kilometers to go to reach the Turn-Around Point infront of the Philippine Army’s Training & Doctrine Command. The distinct marker for the Turn-Around Point is the DPWH Kilometer Post #118. Once you reach this Km Post, you have to turn-around for the last 5 kilometers of the race.

The Finish Line is inside the Bataan Death March Shrine which is after the last pair of Flag Poles lined up along the wide approach towards the Shrine’s Obelisk. The Raceclock will be beside the usual simple BDM 160 Tarpaulin/Arc. And the RD will be there waiting for you to experience the RD’s BDM HUG!

Remember, the cut-off time of this road race is 30 Hours. Only runners who could cross the Finish Line within the prescribed cut-off time will be declared FINISHERS. This time, there will be NO Unofficial Finishers. Which means that the RD and its staff will no longer wait for runners to reach the Finish Line after the cut-off time had been reached or elapsed. Those who insist to Finish the race after the prescribed cut-off time will be declared DNF (Did Not Finish) on the Official Result of this Race which will be listed soon with Ultra Signup.

If you want to review what happened during the First Edition of this Race, you can read it HERE.

Good luck, ladies and gentlemen! Go! Go! Go! Brave Warriors of BDM 160!

(Note: BDM 160 Briefing & CLP will be held, tomorrow, 6:30 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the AFP Officers’ Club, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City for the Registered Participants Only. Runners are advised to bring with them their LandBank Deposit Slip (Payment of Registration Fee) for Confirmation. Runners will get their Race Bib/s and Support Vehicle Tarpaulin. If a runner intends to bring his/her Support Crew & Pacer, an additional fee of P200.00 per person shall be paid for the food & drinks.)

BDM 160: “King Of The Road”

On By kingofpotsIn Pictures, Races, Running For Cause, Travel, UltramarathonLeave a comment

BDM 160 Batch #1

Result: 2012 BDM 50K “Test Run”

On By kingofpotsIn Jogging, Race Results, Races, Runners' Training, Running, Sports Program, Travel, UltramarathonLeave a comment

2012 Bataan Death March 50K “Test Run”/Mariveles To Abucay, Bataan/10:15 PM January 14, 2012 To 7:15 AM January 15, 2012.

PLACE BIB # NAME TIME
1 652 Henry Laron 5:27:19
2 777 Simon Pavel Miranda 5:33:05
3 878 Jerome Bautista 5:53:45
4 693 Almar Danguilan 6:00:29
5 881 Carlito Buenaventura 6:04:54
6 747 Fernando Dellomos, Jr 6:11:14
7 663 Alvin Adriano 6:14:06
8 874 Bob Castilla 6:24:07
9 877 Ernesto Badong 6:28:46
10 696 Ric Adrian Salay 6:36:32
11 695 Miguel De Alba 6:36:33
12 896 Jessie Llarena 6:38:14
13 591 Teodulo Alferez, Jr 6:44:20
14 745 Allan Palomares 6:44:21
15 889 Allan Martos 6:51:04
16 882 Kharl Ocampo 6:59:36
17 686 Alain Cuchas Ilaguno 6:59:37
18 879 Jason Sison 7:05:48
19 698 Frederick Quitiquit 7:08:17
20 887 Wesley Orana 7:09:14
21 890 Carl Balagot 7:09:15
22 654 Chips Dayrit 7:10:58
23 653 Darryl Panado 7:11:01
24 778 Angelo Anillo 7:11:02
25 661 Jorell Paringit 7:13:19
26 694 Dennis Carcamo 7:13:20
27 657 Emmanuel Chavez 7:18:41
28 692 Candy Balaba (Female) 7:19:40
29 894 Mark Anthony Delumen 7:25:41
30 872 Benedict Muriel 7:25:45
31 873 Harold Ramirez 7:25:46
32 892 Ofelia Lorete (Female) 7:27:53
33 665 Mary Jane Villamor (Female) 7:32:08
34 664 Jerome Aragones 7:32:09
35 883 Nap Ocampo 7:36:52
36 669 Don Armand Gutierrez 7:43:16
37 885 Choy Zaguirre 7:43:35
38 689 Jojo Paguia 7:44:11
39 880 Carmeli Ortega (Female) 7:45:11
40 884 Alex Jones 7:45:30
41 697 Maria Stephanie Hefti (Female) 7:55:33
42 875 Vic Delima II 7:56:02
43 876 Ruben Fajardo, Jr 7:56:03
44 662 Jonah Rivera 7:59:59
45 886 Jericho De Jesus 8:06:44
46 667 Jinky Yray 8:07:37
47 748 Perkins Briones 8:09:17
48 871 Russell Sanchez  8:12:06
49 893 Harold Lorete 8:42:59
50 891 Jinkee Guerrero 8:43:27
51 895 Joseph Ligot 8:43:29

See you on the next BDM 52K “Test Run” on February 11, 2012. Assembly Time is 6:00 AM @ BDM Kilometer Post #50 in Abucay, Bataan.

Keep on training!

In Memory Of Our Fallen Heroes In The Name Of Peace & Freedom
2012 BDM 102/160 "Brave Warriors" (Photo Courtesy Of Simon Pavel Miranda)

Reminders: 2012 BDM 102 “50K Test Run”

On By kingofpotsIn Insights, Jogging, Places to Run, Practice Runs, Runners' Training, Running, Travel, UltramarathonLeave a comment

To All BDM 102 Runners:

This “test run” will simulate your run on Race Day, on March 3-4, 2012. This test run will be held tomorrow, January 14, 2012, which will start at the Bataan Death March (BDM) Shrine in Mariveles, Bataan where the BDM Kilometer Post/Obelisk #00 is located. The Assembly Time is 9:00 PM as most of the participants had signified their intention to register On Site. The Registration Fee is P 500.00 as this event will be properly timed and recorded.

BDM Shrine Kilometer Post #00 In Mariveles, Bataan

The Gun Start is at 10:00 PM (the same time for the Race Day). The “test run” has a cut-off time of nine (9) hours for the runners to reach/cross the Finish Line at the BDM Kilometer Post #50 which is located within the vicinity of the Abucay Public Market in Abucay, Bataan.

Participants have to take note of the following BDM Kilometer Posts where critical intersections are located: Kilometer Posts #14; #23; and #32. Once the runners see these posts, they have to TURN RIGHT on the road intersection in order for them to be on the actual route of the Bataan Death March.

As the runners would be staying on the left side of the road, facing the incoming traffic, the BDM Kilometer Posts are located on the right side of the road throughout the route of the event.

Runners are reminded to test the following during the run: wearing of reflectorized vest; race strategy; hydration & nutrition strategy; the positioning of one’s support vehicle & crew; running shoes & kit; use of first aid kit for blisters & other running-related injuries; and the use of one’s choice of lighting system.

Runners should be aware that the road will be dark during the run and there is a possiblity of rain showers and windy environment on the first 20 kilometers of the run. Practically, you will be running on top of a mountain with the wind coming from the sea/coast.

There is a lot of stray dogs on populated areas along the road. Make sure that your Ipod/MP3s volume are not too loud for you to determine the distance of the barking dogs from you. Take necessary precautions for these barking dogs.

There is a lot night spots/karaoke bars along the route and some of the customers could be drunk or surprised to see runners on nighttime. Find time to greet, wave or smile at them before they could say anything. Be friendly and smart.

For safety purposes, try to find somebody who has the same pace with you and at least, you have a companion during the run. Better if you can run with a group. However, remember to run on single file on the left side of the road. If the shoulder of the road is wide enough for two runners abreast, then it is allowed with care and vigilance.

When crossing the road to the other side to approach your respective support vehicle, be sure to stop, listen, and look around for any incoming vehicle before crossing. Support vehicles are also advised to stay on the right side shoulder of the road when on stop.

Remember, the starting area is in MARIVELES (not in Bagac, Bataan where another BDM Km Post #00 is located). The BDM Shrine in Mariveles, Bataan is located beside the JOLLIBEE. You will never get lost once you see the sign of the fastfood establishment.

(Note: For those who are joining this test run without support vehicle, you can take the Genesis Bus or Bataan Transit from their Cubao Terminal. Allocate at least 5 Hours as Travel Time)

Good luck! See you at the Starting Line!