Reminders: Rush To Infinity Mizuno 15K Run


Last 15 April 2008, almost 15 days after the Mizuno Infinity Run (30 March 2008), I posted this insight which was entitled, Lessons Learned: Mizuno Infinity 15K Run. I am again posting it as my reminder for the incoming road race this Sunday. Good luck to all the runners!

Lessons Learned: Mizuno Infinity 15K Run

1)  Nathan Water Belt—It was a wrong decision not to bring my Nathan Water Belt with me for this 15K race. Since I am not fond of stopping by at water stations in races, I will be bringing my own supply of water through my water belt in my coming road races. ( I will wear my Nathan Water Belt & bring my Bottle holder/strap)

2)  Tapering—Three days before the road race, I was still running almost the entire length of the course. My hill workouts in Jamindan were not yet enough that I had to run through the McKinley Hill segment for almost three times on the week before race day. It could had been better if I just relaxed and rested few days before the race. (No runs at McKinley Hill this week; more trail runs this time and weeks before the race) Continue reading “Reminders: Rush To Infinity Mizuno 15K Run”

ASICS & Olympic Games 2008 Marathon


From the time I started running in the early ’80s, my running shoes were limited to only two brands, New Balance & ASICS. However, a few months back, I donated my remaining New Balance shoes (NB 902 & NB Trail Shoes) through my “Project Donate A Shoe” to other runners who are in need of better and more reliable running shoes. Since then, all my running shoes are from the ASICS brand.

 

I came across this news article from the International Herald Tribune about the new technology and advancement in the running shoe industry as revealed by research & development people of ASICS shoes. The man behind this new technology is Hitoshi Mimura, 59 years old, a former marathon runner who became a master craftsman for ASICS, the Japanese sporting goods manufacturer.

 

Hereunder is the news article. For the elite athletes, anything that could make them faster and have a better finish time is the way of the future. 

 

Happy reading! Continue reading “ASICS & Olympic Games 2008 Marathon”

Easy 18K Run


I was not able to run for the past 5 days. I could had made my next run, after the Manila Half-Marathon which was postponed to a later date, last Monday but I took some time to supervise my project here in Laoag City. I had to talk to some people and friends after I arrived in my hometown.

I woke up at 5:30 AM of Tuesday (yesterday), ate some cereals and ripe banana, and drank 2 glasses of water. At 6:00 AM, I was already on the road after a brief warm-up and stretching. My route started in my sister’s house in Barangay Dibua South up to the point where I reached the 9.0 Km distance. I just passed by the Northwestern University along the road that goes to Laoag/Gabu Airport when I made my turn-around after I observed that it was about rain and I was meeting a strong winds that was coming from the sea.

I took the same route on my way back to the house of my sister. Surprisingly, the thick black clouds and strong winds disappeared when I reached my destination and the sun started to shine. I had observed that my last 200 meters was an uphill course which I plan to have my hill workout repeats in the coming days with the hope that the drills will help me in my next Sunday’s Mizuno 15K run.

After a small “problem” with my GF 305 last week, I was able to use it withour any problem this time. It registered the following data for my easy 18K run:

Distance—18.04 kms             Time—1:50:13 hrs

Average Pace—6:06 mins/km         Average Speed—9.8 kms/hr

Maximum Speed—12.6 kms/hr      Total Calories—1,326 cal

Average HR—153 bpm                    Maximum HR—167 bpm

Total Ascent—327 meters              Total Descent—323 meters

Running Kit—Adidas Shorts & T-shirt; Runner’s Cap & Maui Sunglasses

Running Shoes—ASICS Gel-Cumulus 8

Music—Eagles & Julio Iglesias

Payback Time: Please Donate


I am donating some money from the Baldrunner’s Charity Fund to the following:

1) To The Victims of Typhoon Frank (“Fengshen”)——P 10,000.00

2) To The 3 AMCI members who perished in Zambales—–  3,000.00

3) Project CHK of Passion Runner———————  5,000.00

I intend to give my donation to the victims of Typhoon Frank through the “Sagip Kapamilya” of ABS-CBN.

For the 3 AMCI members, I intend to give the money to Cecil/Miracello, who is one of the members of AMCI.

As for the Project CHK, I intend to give my donation after the Rush to Infinity Mizuno 15K Run at the Fort this Sunday.

For more particulars about ABS-CBN’s “Sagip Kapamilya”, please read this:

ABS-CBN “Sagip Kapamilya” appeals for assistance to typhoon victims

abs-cbnNEWS.com

In its efforts to be of service to those affected by Typhoon Frank, ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya has immediately extended relief assistance to families in Iloilo, Bacolod, General Santos, Roxas, Zamboanga and Metro Manila.

This is in partnership with ABS-CBN Regional Network Group, Bantay Bata, Jollibee Foundation, Lopez Group Foundation and Lopez Families.

Sagip Kapamilya is appealing for donation to serve more families through donations of rice, canned goods, blankets, noodles, sleeping mats and clothes.

These can be brought to No. 13 Examiner St., West Triangle, Quezon City.

Cash donations may be sent to BDO account no. 5630020111.

For more information, please call 411-4995.

Recommend For Termination


I have recommended the termination of the DND/AFP Gintong Pangarap for Marathon effective immediately to the Secretary of National Defense and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines due to the following reasons:

1) Since the creation of this sports program was directed in producing a member or members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as a potential Olympic Gold Medalist in Marathon and was conceived by a former Secretary of National Defense, this program had never attained its objectives for the past seven years. The other DND/AFP Gintong Pangarap Sports Programs in Shooting, Taekwando, and Boxing were later abandoned after one or two years after it was conceived by the same Secretary of National Defense. It was perceived that the creation of this sports program was a “knee-jerk” reaction or “pa-snappy” effect for the AFP to contribute to the country’s first Olympic Gold Medal. 

2) Sports development, training and sustainment of support to elite national athletes are not the “core functions” of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Hence, the financial support to the DND/AFP Gintong Pangarap was not within the budgetary programs of the Major Services and that the Department of National Defense does not have any support to this program. Continue reading “Recommend For Termination”

Postponed!


Despite the rains and strong winds early this morning, I prepared to run the Araw ng Maynila Half-Marathon Race. I woke up at 3:10 AM, shaved, took a shower, ate my cereals and oatmeal, drank a glass of Ensure, wore my running kit and accessories and I was out of my place at 4:00 AM.

It was not raining along the road towards Luneta Park but I had observed that the wind was too strong and that I could see branches and leaves scattered along the street towards the assembly area. Thinking that the race would start at 5:00 AM and with an arrangement with my staff that I will have to get my race bib at the assembly area before the start of the race, I wanted to reach Luneta as early as possible.

When I reached Luneta at 4:30, I saw some runners waiting at the grandstand while a group of persons were talking and having a meting at the stage portion of the grandstand. As I left the car parked and proceeded to the grandstand, I could feel the strong wind that blows from the sea. I was trying to look for one of my staff who promised to give my race bib for the race. Unfortunately, I could not see one of the runners from the Armed Services and I started also to wait at the grandstand.

I was able to talk to one of the runners and he told me that the organizers of this race had invited the runners/athletes from all the universities/colleges and schools in Manila but the runners from University of Santo Tomas had just left the place. He also informed me that the race was postponed to a later date.

As I was about to leave the grandstand, a utility van arrived and the non-runners who were having a meeting went down from the grandstand and carried the food (in styrofoam packs) from the van to the grandstand. As soon as the food reached the grandstand, the volunteers/marshalls offered to us the food.

As I was about to get my share of the food, the guy who was giving me the pack told me that the race is going to be postponed to a later date because of the typhoon. The food pack consists of an egg omelette, one piece of jumbo hotdog, and lots of rice.

After getting my free breakfast, I went to my car and left the place. It started to rain and the winds blew stronger on my way back to Fort Bonifacio. I need to sleep some more!

To all the runners, I hope to see you on next Sunday’s Rush to Infinity Mizuno 15K Run. Happy running!

To All Garmin Forerunner Users


Suddenly, my Garmin Forerunner 305 did not respond as I pressed the Power Button yesterday morning after charging it the night before. I took me some time to figure out what was wrong with my Garmin. I was sad and frustrated to see my GF 305 was not working after my daughter brought it here in the country from the USA last February of this year. Instead of having my running workout, I opted to go to the gym and had my supplementary weight training.

Last night, I remember what Mark FB suggested to me in one of his comments about having a link with www.motionbased.com and visit the Forum section for any problems with the use of the Garmin Watch. That was what I did and I read questions among Garmin users on problems they encounter with their watches. Such problems are being answered by other users who had experienced such problems with their watches.

I was glad that there were users in the said forum who experienced the same problem with my Garmin. One post suggested to press the Mode and Lap Buttons at the same time, holding it for a few seconds. That was what I did while my GF 305 was connected to my laptop’s USB port. And suddenly, my watch responded and the watch dial displayed that my watch was on “charging” mode. It felt good that my GF 305 is working again.

To all the runners who are using Garmin Forerunner, it is suggested that you visit the Forum section of the abovementioned website to find out more about your watch and acquire solutions to problems you encounter with your Garmin Watch.

To Mark FB, thanks for the “tip”.

16K Run


Wednesday, 18 June 2008

It was almost 8:00 AM already when I started my long run from my quarters in Fort Bonifacio. I was planning to run inside the Libingan ng mga Bayani but due to the heavy traffic at the Libingan Road which I had to cross after leaving Gate 3 of the camp, I finally decided to turn left towards Heritage Park. After passing by Heritage Park, I turned left towards C-5 Highway. I ran along the bermuda grass-planted sidewalk of Heritage Park and it was very comforting to the feet.

There is a dirt road outside of the fence of the Heritage Park facing C-5 Highways which I chose to run instead of the cemented sidewalk but after passing the boundary of the park with adjoining populated area, I had to run along the sidewalk of the highway facing the incoming traffic. I was dismayed and frustrated to see the garbage and dirt scattered along the dirt road beside the highway. Almost all the areas/portions fronting these illegal settlers along C-5 were dirty and wet with the drainage flowing on the side of the street. The Eco-Runner will have a problem running this part of the road and that he has to carry a big trash bag! I am sure he has to completely stop and ruin his running workout. Continue reading “16K Run”

Read This!


For the past days after reading Dean Karnasez’ book, “Ultramarathon Man: Confessions Of An All-Night Runner”, I’ve been browsing on the Internet on websites that offer information on ultramarathon, ultrarunning, and ultratrail running.

In the course of reading these websites and blogs of accomplished “ultrarunners” and websites of ultrarunning & ultratrail magazines online, I discovered this article which was written in the UltraTrail Magazine in November 2006.

This is another approach of training for the marathon and I hope you enjoy reading this one. Continue reading “Read This!”

Results: 8th DND-AFP Half-Marathon Race


8th GINTONG PANGARAP 21K RACE RESULTS

15-Jun-08

 

 

CAMP AGUINALDO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rank

Bib

Family Name

First Name

Time

105

417

Abadiano

G’Louine

2:05:04

20

259

Agao

Arnel

1:37:21

86

155

Agot

Dominador

1:59:51

208

301

Aguilar

Noel

2:30:59

138

365

Alacar

Aian

2:14:23

200

594

Alemania

Rey

2:29:09

192

377

Allado

John Mark

2:26:19

221

195

Alpajora

Osias

2:34:41

19

109

Alpas

Rodel

1:36:54

172

107

Altares

Maximo

2:21:53

162

291

Alzate

Edwin

2:18:37

203

409

Ampongan

Edelberto

2:30:22

128

315

Animo

Jalico

2:10:09

48

292

Anyaya

Manolito

1:49:01

246

424

Arancina

Randy

2:44:43

206

213

Araullo

Jerome

2:30:30

54

423

Arbitrario

Glen

1:49:43

265

165

Artus

Antonio

2:50:49

173

161

Astronomo

Ronald

2:22:04

122

326

Asufardo

Mario

2:09:16

113

418

Asuncion

Ronald

2:07:17

42

103

Babiera

Frederick

1:46:41

74

174

Babsa-an

Jonathan

1:54:36

10

148

Bajao

Enrico

1:28:14

240

332

Balbuena

Lazaro

2:39:46

136

437

Balondo

Louie

2:14:01

34

229

Barcena

Gerald

1:42:35

182

410

Bardadillo

Ruel

2:23:49

18

371

Barredo

Joseph

1:35:08

95

192

Bastaneche

Eddie

2:01:58

144

287

Batindaan

Bryan

2:14:59

52

202

Bayot

Eduardo

1:49:28

198

102

Bayucot

jonathan

2:28:30

153

324

Benina

Geoffrey

2:17:08

199

369

Bermudez

Allan

2:28:31

181

143

Bernabe

Laarni

2:23:39

94

136

Bien

Edwin

2:01:52

90

254

Biruar

Maalidin

2:00:17

262

164

Bondoc

Remedios

2:48:46

53

219

Brion

Remelito

1:49:31

232

403

Buban

Josefino

2:38:44

16

199

Buenoagua

Mohammad Isa

1:33:04

157

329

Bunagan

Jovic

2:17:32

212

413

Cabalquinto

Eduard

2:31:28

238

112

Cabasa-an

Jonathan

2:39:09

146

285

Cabrillos

Wencel

2:15:01

56

416

Cabuenos

Edzel Roy

1:50:02

201

130

Cabulad

Nilo

2:29:15

26

113

Calledo

Marlon

1:39:52

242

280

Callejo

Mark Gil

2:40:14

62

237

Calma

Gabriela

1:51:05

91

240

Calma

Dante

2:00:45

213

236

Calma

Victorina

2:31:58

66

176

Camangonan

Saturnino

1:52:38

241

194

Cana

Nazareno

2:40:08

123

140

Canas

Rey

2:09:19

41

170

Cartas

Ernesto

1:46:17

268

267

Casareo

Reynaldo

2:52:25

158

118

Castilla

Richard

2:17:38

77

378

Castillon

daisy

1:54:52

217

320

Ceilo

Gerry

2:33:45

209

1207

Centeno

Dennis

2:31:17

237

312

Chavez

Jerome

2:39:08

189

328

Claro

Jefferson

2:25:32

106

271

Clemente

Johnny

2:05:24

259

222

Co Say

Vinson

2:47:25

260

223

Co Say

Eric

2:48:11

255

297

Collera

Sammy

2:46:15

38

162

Companero

Jhan Francis

1:45:09

63

171

Companero

Antonio

1:51:05

44

153

Corpuz

Edmund

1:48:01

99

256

Cruz

Isa

2:03:28

220

270

Cruz

Joseph

2:34:33

250

592

Cruz

oscar

2:44:55

9

363

Cumlat

Gilbert

1:26:53

251

335

Daganato

Danilo

2:45:16

87

235

Dagdagan

Wilfredo

1:59:52

267

321

Dalupang

Albert

2:52:22

116

275

Dariaga

Mell Anthony

2:08:15

145

420

Dasas

Micklier John

2:14:59

271

282

De Ama

Ireneo

2:52:46

161

402

De Leon

Pedro

2:18:13

72

212

del Rosario

Jun

1:54:06

49

175

dela Cruz

Rodelio

1:49:08

83

260

dela Cruz

Danilo

1:57:13

3

358

delos Reyes

Reynaldo

1:13:21

180

284

Destajo

Elvis

2:23:11

167

337

Devera

Ricardo

2:20:05

67

408

Dimaano

Gary

1:52:43

79

159

Dizon

Ricky

1:55:56

130

404

Dizon

Raymund

2:10:27

194

272

Dizon

Jade

2:26:56

61

598

Dolores

George

1:51:04

224

429

Doromal

Efren

2:35:01

211

431

Eclevia

Ronald

2:31:27

37

215

Eclipse

Vicente

1:43:44

248

127

Egalam

Ramon

2:44:51

97

307

Eguia

Arnel

2:02:55

219

427

Encina

Geenesis

2:34:23

80

135

Espiritu

Dionisio

1:56:02

163

405

Estabillo

Roger

2:19:07

154

318

Facultad

Benjamin

2:17:14

102

123

Felipe

Christopher

2:04:19

75

183

Fercol

Armando

1:54:40

227

316

Fraga

Olympio

2:37:04

24

238

Gajol

Edwin

1:39:16

92

243

Gajol

Rodel

2:00:50

191

376

Gallarda

Bong

2:25:36

137

278

Gamboa

Norman

2:14:12

21

184

Gapuz

Nestor

1:38:07

190

397

Gerona

Gary Andrew

2:25:34

234

439

Gerona

Alejo

2:38:55

256

250

Gozo

Wilfredo

2:46:51

216

310

Grogory

Jonny

2:32:21

228

221

Guieb

Rodolfo

2:37:41

214

216

Guillermo

Estanislao

2:32:05

131

347

Gutib

Richard

2:11:42

252

246

Hernandez

Giovani

2:45:53

141

445

Hormigoso

Scott

2:14:33

2

599

Indapan

Frankreadel

1:12:51

103

350

Indico

Joseph

2:04:52

168

286

Isturis

Andro

2:20:19

185

114

Jaso

Archie

2:24:29

207

129

Javier

Teodorico

2:30:44

93

313

Jomen

Lumer

2:01:24

35

299

Kafiar

Wilson

1:42:46

32

295

Karundeng

Jerry

1:41:25

187

323

Kitongin

Dickson

2:24:46

57

234

Laguda

Sabeniano Sr

1:50:20

6

399

Lamprea

Raul

1:16:51

164

126

Laro

Joevir

2:19:23

149

407

Laureo

Bernie

2:15:59

125

242

Leona

Vergelio

2:09:23

196

331

Letim

Ruver

2:27:18

243

372

Lino

James

2:41:01

76

173

Llanora

Nolan

1:54:52

51

449

Llorente

James

1:49:18

25

152

Lopez

Manuel

1:39:43

170

138

Lopez

COL Oscar

2:20:55

264

306

Loresto

Joey

2:50:44

71

325

Loterte

Esab

1:54:04

244

325

Loterte

Esab

2:42:07

133

298

Lucas

Marlon

2:13:51

184

210

Maandal

Manny

2:24:26

140

233

Maca

Charlie

2:14:32

245

300

Macainan

Ivy

2:44:40

85

293

Maclan

Matthew Jim

1:59:21

13

600

Mahilum

andrico

1:29:34

156

117

Mamano

Bernardo

2:17:20

261

122

Mamigable

Sonny

2:48:12

165

334

Manarus

Darius

2:19:54

254

327

Manding

Melencio

2:46:07

151

189

Mangabat

Rommell

2:16:23

15

351

Manlangit

Ignacio

1:30:47

204

193

Manzanares

Jenrey

2:30:23

134

595

Manzano

Dionisio

2:13:57

193

426

Marinas

Francisco

2:26:27

50

589

Marsan

Hermogenes

1:49:13

205

232

Masamoc

Arlito

2:30:23

210

169

Mendoza

Jonel

2:31:25

81

182

Meneses

Alden

1:56:23

247

125

Miergas

Arnold

2:44:44

269

268

Miras

Crislino

2:52:45

229

279

Mondal

Leonard

2:38:29

226

149

Montano

Jan

2:36:25

5

360

Montecillo

Bowen

1:15:44

235

156

Monteclaro

Jerry

2:38:57

231

415

Montelibano

Kristofferson

2:38:40

107

361

Morales

Roger

2:05:26

225

142

Morales

Elmer

2:35:12

150

289

Mukherjee

Sudipto

2:16:10

179

228

Nadal

Allan

2:23:03

186

116

Naguita

Randy

2:24:45

89

388

Narcise

GEN Jovenal

2:00:15

64

442

Nazareno

Michael

1:51:06

88

241

Nazareno

Jomini

1:59:54

171

208

Nenra

Alex

2:21:01

43

370

Nimo

Harold

1:47:31

82

177

Nimo

Monique

1:56:24

135

340

Noche

Jojo

2:13:59

257

150

Nuyda

Jaime

2:47:00

31

239

Ocampo

Alfredo

1:41:24

139

244

Ocampo

Gregorio

2:14:31

147

249

Ocampo

Samson

2:15:09

152

231

Ocampo

Gil

2:16:53

65

248

Olimba

Roel

1:51:14

29

211

Olvis

Hermogines

1:40:39

28

144

Onas

Carlos

1:40:32

23

398

Oyao

Manuel

1:38:32

104

419

Pacheco

Ronnell

2:04:58

101

384

Pacion

recardo

2:04:11

253

309

Pagas

Danilo

2:46:07

8

596

Page

reymundo

1:21:43

39

261

Paje

Mila

1:45:22

111

441

Palacios

Joey

2:07:07

55

255

Paras

Joms

1:49:54

33

167

Pascual

Bienemar

1:41:29

230

276

Patarata

Romell

2:38:32

270

269

Patidongan

Dondon

2:52:45

117

450

Patricio

Rodney

2:08:17

68

412

Pena

Leonardo

1:52:44

132

247

Penero

Angelo

2:13:15

188

339

Penia

Marcelo

2:24:58

114

281

Peracion

Wilbert

2:07:47

177

200

Permejo

Alejandro

2:22:58

4

374

Piamonte

Rolando

1:14:42

236

288

Poblete

Roderick

2:39:07

249

119

Polmo

Moises

2:44:52

266

252

Pumanes

Primo

2:51:33

160

206

Quevedo

Dexter

2:18:10

155

317

Quidores

Jerry

2:17:20

115

421

Raca

Andrew

2:08:13

169

205

Ragrag

Peter

2:20:31

183

187

Ramas

Ronaldo

2:23:54

202

435

Ramos

Rogelio

2:30:08

40

168

Rimando

Arthur

1:45:44

11

597

Rivera

Lave

1:29:30

120

104

Rivera

Randy

2:08:52

222

191

Rodil

Ericson

2:34:42

215

414

Rodilla

Jedelbert

2:32:12

263

343

Rojo

Ranilo

2:49:32

195

422

Roque

Michael

2:26:59

109

274

Rubin

Robinson

2:05:45

1

354

Sabal

Cresenciano

1:11:41

22

151

Sacayle

Jessie

1:38:26

223

227

Sagun

Julius

2:34:45

176

444

Sakai

Klarex

2:22:51

45

158

Saligbon

Silverio

1:48:09

159

225

Salloman

Banny

2:17:57

110

368

Salvador

Rogelio

2:06:35

239

314

Sanchez

Victor Eugenio

2:39:39

166

336

Santiago

Cris

2:20:04

126

443

Saranillo

Monico

2:09:24

30

342

Sarona

Norberto

1:40:54

175

330

Senario

Jojo

2:22:47

174

311

Seneres

Roque

2:22:47

108

434

Sernadilla

Tyrone

2:05:28

258

180

Simon

Jayson

2:47:14

148

283

Sojede

Anthony

2:15:59

112

198

Suerte

Al

2:07:16

118

207

Tabaong

Jommel

2:08:21

60

154

Tan

Tommy

1:50:54

178

433

Tan

Jerald

2:23:01

58

209

Tanaka

Norio

1:50:38

12

110

Tangunan

Neshly Allan

1:29:34

47

593

Tapar

roland

1:48:50

73

294

Tapeceria

Aldwin

1:54:29

218

430

Tillo

Andrew

2:34:20

129

185

Tobias

Bernardo

2:10:24

36

190

Tolentino

Ellen

1:43:31

121

188

Torno

Ricky

2:09:11

197

230

Torres

Luiz

2:28:01

100

411

Tubay

Fernando

2:03:55

124

105

Tubndag

Ricnem Victor

2:09:21

98

406

Tumaliwan

Leonard

2:03:07

14

362

Ulanday

Maximo

1:29:46

119

352

Uy

Stephen

2:08:25

84

160

Vegim

Chito

1:58:54

70

353

Velasco

Raymund

1:53:49

69

308

Viaje

Jerry

1:53:40

7

364

Vildosola

Isidro

1:18:19

46

220

Villafania

Leo

1:48:16

127

333

Villamor

Jolly

2:09:45

233

196

Villasica

Pedro

2:38:54

143

226

Villaverde

JR

2:14:57

78

134

Vinarao

Francisco

1:55:51

17

101

 

 

1:33:18

27

157

 

 

1:40:32

59

141

 

 

1:50:46

96

302

 

 

2:02:35

142

590

 

 

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