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.
An addition & improvement from last year’s edition of BDM 102 was conducted at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. A Carbo Loading Party and Final Briefing was held to meet the runners and support crews of the 2010 BDM 102. This activity was intended to distribute the race packet (race bib, instructions, & banner/tarpaulin) to the runners in order to lessen the administrative activities before the start of the race at Km 00 in Mariveles, Bataan. This activity started at 5:55PM, 5 minutes earlier than the scheduled time of 6:00PM.
The event was held at The Patio, AFP Officers Clubhouse in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. It started with an invocation from Ronnie De Lara aka RunnerFor Christ; Singing of the National Anthem; Carbo Loading Activity; and the presentation of the Final Briefing. There were some adjustments made on the Rules & Regulations and Critical Points along the route were explained and presented. However, these points along the route will be manned by Race Marshals.
All Carbo + Protein + Fats Party For Everybody
It was not an All Pasta Carbo Loading Party as my brother, MajGen Samuel of the Light Armor Division of the Philippine Army who is also one of the runners, together with his son, Lemuel, donated two (2) big lechon for the party. I just hope all the participants were able to eat their share of the foods served last night.
Final Briefing For All The Runners & Support Crews
All of the runners were excited to meet other participants of the race. Foreign runners mingled with the local runners and the “first-timers” for this race were all attentive to the briefing. I can see “strong determination” and “positive attitude” on the faces of the participants. I hope all the starters will be able to finish the race within the cut-off time of 18 hours considering the arrival of early summer in the country. I wish all the runners will have the best condition for them on the day of the race.
A Pose With The "Warriors" of BDM 102
For those who were late in coming to the party, please don’t be late during the start of the race and during our Awarding & Get Together Party, few days after the race. As a reminder, the assembly time at the BDM Shrine at Km 00 in Mariveles, Bataan is 10:00 PM of March 6, Saturday. And for those who have not yet received their race packet, they have to be in the assembly area earlier than the scheduled assembly time. As I have announced, the race will start early as soon as we can account for everybody to be present at the starting area.
For those who were not able to get their banner/tarpaulin last night, we will give you whatever is available. It will be given on a “first come, first serve” basis. My staff will be at the Assembly Area at 9:00 PM of March 6, Saturday.
Good luck and have a safe trip to Bataan! See you at the Starting Line!
The following is the final list of the “new warriors” of the 2010 Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race (BDM 102):
2nd BDM 102 Qualifiers/Participants
1 Carlo Nobleza
2 Ben Gaetos
3 Luis Archangel
4 Graciano Santos
5 Melvin Pangan
6 Mel Severino
7 Armand Fernando
8 Francis Randy Hortelano
9 Francis Andrew Santiago
10 Rhoderick Guieb
11 Jose Mari Javier
12 Alvin Adriano
13 Glendel Tañag
14 Paolo Osmeña
15 John Jeffrey Avellanosa
16 Francis Jay Nacino
17 Maria Cristina Narvaez
18 Christopher Montaos
19 Edilberto Yonzon
20 Julius Oliver Giron
21 Sherwin Tommy Botabara
22 Jael Wenceslao
23 Wilnar Iglesia
24 Joseph Adrien Soria
25 Denniz Enriquez
26 Haide Acuña
27 Jonnifer Lacanlale
28 Oscar Sañez
29 Ramon Gillego
30 Ellery Ho
31 Jonathan Gener
32 Erich Cuaresma
33 Rosgar Apolinario
34 Ronaldo Sulapas
35 Rogelio Reli
36 Dennis Ravanzo
37 Christopher Ibalan
38 Gregorio Torres
39 Albert Salazar
40 Ronald Rei Declarador
41 Kim Oconel
42 Roel Año
43 Manuel Macrohon
44 Wilfredo Suarez
45 Sammy Deleña
46 Jose Ma. Galauran
47 John Frederick Abenina
48 Vener Roldan
49 Francis Joseph Acop
50 Frederick Chaneco Gabriel
51 Alfred delos Reyes
52 Carlo Bacalla
53 Ramoncito Carreon
54 Albert Sama
55 Gregorio Ocampo
56 Niño James Ramos
57 Anicito Grimaldo
58 Ernesto Balolong, Jr
59 Blas Ople Tiangco
60 Muhammad Sallehan Zainuddin
61 Kelly Lim
62 Rayman delos Angeles
63 Mark Adrian Hernandez
64 Rodel Cuaton
65 Jose Arturo Virata
66 Patrick Winceth Alcomedas
67 Hermogines Olvis
68 Jonel Mendoza
69 Francis Martin Esteban
70 Kenneth Liwanag
71 Ambrocio Ramos
72 Artemio Ladia
73 Delmo Sullano
74 Glenn Romaldo
75 Rodrigo Conrado
76 Jeremy Go
77 Alfred Paul Paiso
78 Bonifacio Dalisay
79 Jag Irasga
80 Marlin Marilag
81 Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe
82 Ricardo Cabusao, Jr
83 Odessa Coral
84 Enrico Tocol
85 Michelle Estuar
86 Siosan Baysa
87 Red Samar
89 Audax Cantero
90 Emerson Go Tian
91 Charles Fletcher
92 Ivy Macainan
93 Nicomedes Jaranilla
94 Kelvin Viola
95 Caesar Callangan
96 Francisco Lapira
97 Mark Peralta
98 Felipe Nama
99 Jerome Cartailler
100 Joshua Suarez
101 Ria Go Tian
102 Junrox Roque
103 Ma. Felsie Briones
104 Cesar Abarientos
105 Junar Layug
106 Edward Penales
107 Whreachelle Cordova
108 Samuel Narcise
109 Lemuel Narcise
110 Armando Queza
111 Eugene Pornilas
112 Ariel Cortez
113 Peregrino Antoque
114 Rodolfo Tacadino
115 Romeo Marquez
116 Eric Bullena
117 Alvin Canada
118 Charlie Chua
119 Randy Bumahid
120 Dionam Basco
121 Allen Mendoza
122 George Dolores
123 Leomar Mirasol
124 Alley Quisay
125 Crisenciano Sabal
126 Dominic Canada
127 Adonis Lubaton
128 Jhon Higger Quiñones
129 Jusell Laya
130 Crifrankreadel Indapan
131 Albert Henson
132 Wilfredo Parcon, Jr
133 Jerry Guiao
134 Joseph Cu Unjieng
135 Benedict Meneses
136 Abiegayle Jocson
137 Ralp Jerome Salvador
138 July Oconer
139 Ronnie De Lara
140 Romy Irevera
141 John Nickko Nolasco
142 Don Ubaldo
Note: If your name is not listed above, it means that you did not fill up the registration form; send a copy of your deposit slip for your registration fee; or send a copy of your medical/doctor’s certificate.
In a short notice and invitation to all Road Race Organizers, the first official meeting with PATAFA was successfully held yesterday morning at the PATAFA Office from 8:30-10:30 AM.
The objective of the meeting was to discuss “concerns” that were brought to the attention to Mr Go Teng Kok on the conduct of Road Races in the country. The meeting started at exactly 8:30 AM even if only two of the representatives were present. However, in a few minutes and during my presentation/discussion, the meeting was attended by most of the Road Race Organizers. In the absence of the President of PATAFA, I presided the meeting and the following personalities were in attendance during the said meeting:
Vic Pielago III—-Race Organizer from Condura Durables, Inc
Froilan Carnay—Assistant Race Organizer from Condura Durables, Inc.
Jo-Ar Calvadores—Representative of Coach Rio De La Cruz of Finishline
Ben Alacar—-Father & Representative of Ian Alacar
Melvin Bolus—Owner of MLB Road Race Specialist
Tia De Guzman—Pep Squad Events & Marketing Co.
Marj Dayrit—Pep Squad Events & Marketing Co.
Gay Maddela—Argent Network
Joselito “Joey” Santos—PATAFA Staff on Road Race Measurement & Timer
Road Race Organizers' Meeting @ PATAFA
Out of these Road Race Organizers, the following were absent and were not represented during the meeting: Mr Rudy Biscocho of RACE; Mr Imperio of EXTRIBE; The North Face Race Organizer; Thumbie Remigio; Maryanne Ringor; and Mr Adi De Los Reyes of E-ventolists, Inc. However, I hope they will be able to attend the next meeting.
The following concerns of the President, PATAFA were presented to the attendees and each of them were discussed:
1) Increase in the Number of Road/Trail Races and Number of Runners in the past two years.
2) Increase in the Number of Road Race Organizers
3) Corporate’s & Private Sector’s Involvement in the Conduct of Road Races
4) Foreign Runners in Local Races (Presence of the Kenyans in short distance road races)
5) “Standards” & Protocol In the Conduct of Road Races (Accurate Distance, Aid/Water Stations, Timing & Results of Races, Density & Volume of Runners vs. Width of our Roads; Safety; Traffic of Vehicles; and others)
6) Role of PATAFA in Road Races (Race Sanction and Accreditation of Race Organizers
7) Role of PATAFA in the Schedule of Road Races
8) Increase in the Amount of Registration Fees
Attendees Increased To 9 During The Meeting
As a result of the discussions, the following recommendations to the President of PATAFA were formulated for his approval:
1) PATAFA shall conduct a one-day seminar to all Road Race Organizers at the PATAFA Office with the objective of presenting the Guidelines For The Conduct of Road Racing based from IAAF standards and protocol.
2) Road Race Organizers who will complete this Road Race Seminar will be automatically accredited by PATAFA and should adhere to its policies. It is therefore advisable that all Road Races shall be supervised by PATAFA from their planning stage to their execution.
3) Organize a formal group or association among Road Race Organizers in order to instill open communication and teamwork among its members. This group will elect their officers and the PATAFA will act as a supervisor/consultant/adviser of the group.
4) Maintain a Regular Monthly Meeting among the Road Race Organizers.
Discussions & Insights Were Fruitful
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM.
On a personal note, I think this first meeting of the Road Race Organizers was a success where the role of PATAFA in the conduct of any form of Athletics (track & field) and road races was emphasized. Let us support PATAFA so that running will sustain its impact in promoting an active lifestyle down to the “grassroots” level.
My sincerest thanks to all those who attended this first and significant meeting among the Road Race Organizers. Let us cooperate with one another and remember always to provide the best quality service to our paying runners in every road race.
2:00 PM February 19, 2010 @ 2GO Office, Old Domestic Airport, Pasay City
Last May 2009, I was invited by Jerome Sese, HR Executive of Aboitiz, Inc as one of the guest speakers in their corporate’s 3K Fun Run at the La Mesa Dam. I delivered a brief speech and suggested to the employees to conduct a running clinic for all the officers, staff & employees of the company in the near future for them to appreciate and learn the scientific approach to running.
After 6 months, I received an invitation from Jerome Sese to pursue the conduct of a running lecture & clinic to all the officers. staff and employees of Aboitiz, Inc as soon as possible. Jerome explained to me that he was assigned outside the Metro Manila area (Mindanao) after the 3K Fun Run last May 2009 and that was the reason why he was not able to make a follow-up on the conduct of running clinic last year.
The first phase of the running clinic was conducted among the personnel of 2GO whose office is located in one of the hangars-turned offices at the old Domestic Airport. The running lecture & clinic started at 2:00 PM with Jerome introducing me to the 36 participants.
Jerome Sese of Aboitiz Inc During The Introduction
My lecture featured the “basics” and principles in training and running. Phases and Tips of Training for a running distance event were explained. However, what is important in this introductory lecture in running is my emphasis on the development and enhancement of good values to each of every participant if they want to engage in a sports called “running”. In essence, I want everybody to set the example to their family, relatives and friends and a source of inspiration if they decide to be serious in running.
36 Participants Attended The Lecture/Clinic
After 1 1/2 hours of lecture, the practical demonstration on the warm-up, stretching exercises, and technical information about running was led by Coach Saturnino Salazar and the members of the Elite Team Bald Runner. All the participants were requested to stand-up and follow the demonstrations being displayed by the Team. Due to the intense heat/temperature outside the office, the actual drills and running form demonstrations were done inside the lecture room.
Coach Salazar Took Over the Practical/Demonstration PortionStretching ExercisesRunning Form & Strides
After the practical demonstrations, an open forum was conducted. The Team BR answered questions about running shoes, running apparel, nutrition, and other cross-training sports related to running. After the lecture, the members of the BR Running Clinic Team were given gifts and certificates for the services rendered to the employees of the 2GO Company.
Group Picture After The Running Clinic
Thanks, Jerome and to the 2GO personnel for the wonderful reception and interest in running! Hope to see you on the next road races in the future.
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.
Before The Start Of The 10K Run
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.
Trying To Keep My Pace Faster
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.
A Pose After The 10K Run
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.
Elite Team BR Won Top Awards
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.
I just received a telephone call from the President of PATAFA, Mr Go Teng Kok, this morning. Being the PATAFA’s Director for Road Races, he relayed to me the need to meet all the Road Race Organizers in Metro Manila and in other parts of the country to discuss important matters related in the conduct of Road Races in the country.
In view thereof, all Road Race Organizers are invited to a meeting at the PATAFA Office, Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila on March 2, 2010. The meeting starts at 8:30 AM and it will be presided by the PATAFA President himself. Trail Race Organizers are also invited to join this meeting.
If you think you are a road race organizer and had never applied for accreditation with PATAFA, you are highly encouraged to join this meeting.
This is one of the untold stories during my adventure run from Manila to Baguio City on the 2nd week of this month.
Once I entered the Province of Tarlac, I have observed that the whole province turned to yellow color. All the campaign banners, posters, and tarpaulins displayed along the highway are all colored yellow. Almost all the electric posts, trees and walls lined up along the highway are all filled with campaign posters. I am not sure if the campaign leaders & representatives of the national candidates for the provinces know the provisions of the COMELEC Election Laws.
I found out that a former Congressman in the early 2000 is running for a Senatorial seat in this year’s national election through the posters I saw along the highway. This Congressman was one of those who investigated me and other senior officers of the AFP in a Congressional Inquiry & Investigation about a military operation in Southern Mindanao that went wrong due to the “meddling” of armchair Generals at the General Headquarters. Being the operational commander in the area, my orders to my men were “countermanded” by the Generals sitting their asses in the comfort of their air-con offices in Manila. To make the story short, this Congressman prevented me from reading my prepared statement during the hearing and the said hearing brought embarassment to the whole military establishment due to the Congressman’s “grandstanding” antics infront of the TV camera!
When I saw the face of this Congressman on his campaign posters, it broughk back “bad” memories of the Congressional Inquiry & Investigation. At an instant, I started pulling and removing his campaign posters displayed on the trees and electric posts along the way! As if nothing happened whenever I pass by his campaign posters as I did not stop or slowed down my regular pace while grabbing and pulling his campaign posters. You could just imagine how many posters of this Senatorial candidate I was able to remove from the Province of Tarlac to Baguio City.
Whether my act of removing/pulling his campaign posters was good or bad, I think, I was able to get even with this politician. In the first place, the display of his campaign posters other than the authorized election/campaign poster areas is a violation of the COMELEC’s Election Laws provision. How I wish COMELEC could “deputize” me and other runners to remove those campaign posters displayed in violation of the COMELEC’s Election Laws. That would be an exciting job!
1. I was not able give my readers a brief description of my run on the 4th day of my adventure run. I was able to post my pictures as “teaser” for what had transpired during the run.
2. I slept late on the 3rd day as I was frustrated to have not reached the boundary of Tarlac and Pangasinan due to the stones/gravel and sand along the sidewalk of the National Highway and finally stopped at Km Post #160, barely 8-9 kilometers to the boundary line. While at the Hotel, there was a 30-minute “brownout” which disturbed my sleep. However, I was able to extend my sleep by waking up late in the morning. I ordered a full breakfast meal and ate it without any hurry.
3. Since I slept in one of the roadside hotels in Carmen, Rosales, I had to be driven back to San Manuel, Tarlac, a 10K-drive, at 9:00 AM. Finally, I started my run from Km Post #160 on or about 9:30 AM. It was already too hot during the day but I was able to endure by incorporating walking breaks during my run. As practiced and done in my previous days, I had to drink water from my Nathan Hydration bottle every 2 kilometers and drink half-bottle of Gatorade every 5 kilometers.
Banana (Lacatan) as The Most Powerful Energy-Boosting Fresh Fruit
4. I was very strong during the morning run because I had a full breakfast with steamed rice, fried eggs, & longganiza (local sausage). After running straight for 12 kilometers, I have to incorporate walking breaks while eating SkyFlakes crackers and Cloud 9 chocolate bites. At 12 noon, I reached the City of Urdaneta and decided to check-in to an apartelle recommended by my friend, Cecil Morella. I had my cold shower and prepared for my lunch. I had my lunch at Matutina’s Restaurant where I ate Pusit Adobo, Fried Bangus Belly, and Pork Barbecue with Rice. After lunch, I was able to sleep at the Apartelle for almost 2 hours.
Be Careful With The Sand & Gravel On The Sidewalks!Km Post Markings In Pangasinan Are Accurate.
5. At 4:15 PM, I prepared to continue my run from the Apartelle, going towards Urdaneta Poblacion and Binalonan. It was still very hot and the sidewalk was still the same—sand & gravel but I endured the surface of the road and the sound/noise, pollution and traffic of vehicles along the National Highway. Those narrow bridges between Urdaneta and Binalonan are accident-prone areas because the width could exactly accommodate two vehicles abreast with each other. I took extra precaution on crossing these bridges making sure that there was no vehicle crossing on the bridge with me on both traffic. Most of the old bridges don’t have any space for pedestrians on both sides of the road. I really wanted to stop by on those makeshift stores selling boiled corn on the sidewalks of the road between Urdaneta and Binalonan but I was in a hurry to finish my run. The boiled corn being sold there are sweet and fresh. They are produced/harvested locally on those cornfields along the highway. However, I did not miss these boiled corn as I bought some on my way back to Manila. I finally reached Km Post # 192 in Binalonan, Pangasinan at 6:00 PM. I ended my run very early because of a dinner appointment with Rey Jimenez in Urdaneta City.
6. Days before I reached the Province of Pangasinan, Rey Jimenez of Dagupan City contacted and invited me for dinner in Urdaneta through my cellphone and he was a generous host and very persistent to join me on my last leg from Saitan, Rosario, La Union to Baguio City. It was my second time to meet him as he joined the 2010 BDM 50K Test Run from Mariveles to Abucay, Bataan last month even if he did not finish a full marathon distance yet. He is a good runner as he finished the BDM Test Run in 7+hours. During the dinner, Rey showed seriousness in joining me on the next day’s last leg to Baguio City.
7. As scheduled at 6:30 PM, Rey and I met at the Matutina’s Restaurant, the very same restaurant where I had my lunch! Rey ordered the following dishes for the dinner: Inihaw na Bonuan Bangus, Sinigang na Malaga, Lechon Kawali, and Kilawen na Pusit. It was a heavy dinner but it was enough as my food replenishment for the day and “carbo” load for the next day. I told many stories to Rey about my experiences on the road for the past 4 days during our dinner. Rey, thanks for the dinner!
8. At about 9:30 PM, after posting my “teaser” pictures and my day’s evening edition, I immediately went to bed with an intention to wake up early for the last day of my run. I was decided to finish the run on the 5th day in Baguio City.
9. This leg was my shortest run in terms of my daily mileage but it was one of the hardest days because of the heat of the sun and the condition of the sidewalk along the National Highway. I was told that this day was the first day of summer for the year! My total mileage was 32 kilometers. The mileage was short but I was able to conserve my strength and energy for the last leg of my run.
10. On political and campaign posters in Pangasinan, I did not see much posters along the highway. Almost all the barangays along the National Highway from Urdaneta City to the Pangasinan-La Union Boundary has a posted notice from the Barangay Captains that they prohibit the display of campaign posters nailed/stapled on trees and I believe that this notice was strictly implimented. Instead, I’ve seen the following “writings on the walls”:
This Is An Indication of A Problem!Very Interesting!!!
Bald Runner 
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