RunnerSpeak Launches on QTV Today!

The first and only running channel in the Philippines that will cater to the growing number of running enthusiasts in the country is now here! It will bring the latest fitness trends, training regimens, diet tips, and food supplements for running enthusiasts, like me. Also, it will feature running events and profiles of celebrities and elite runners.



In short, this show will show you all the ins and outs of running, from being a beginner to being an expert at it, from how, where, when to run, to why run at all. I'm sure all your questions will be answered. It will have segments that will tackle race routes, living healthy, runner's training regimen, losing weight, spot interviews during running events, running ABCs, products that runners use, bloggers segment, and a lot more.



The show will be hosted by Joanne Ignacio, cum laude graduate of Broadcast Communications in UP Diliman, who is also a competitive runner, yoga and aerobics instructor and seasoned event and TV host. She'll be joined by Johnny Pogoy Dagami Jr, or more commonly known as Manny Paksiw, an up-and-coming comedian, spoofing and imitating world-renowned boxer Manny Pacquiao.

runnerSpeak will be aired Sundays 2:45-3:15pm on QTV-11 starting today.

Adidas King of the Road 2008 Race Results

The Adidas King of the Road 10k and 21k race results are out! I got it from runningDATCom.

Adidas KOTR 5 km Results
Adidas KOTR 10 km Results
Adidas KOTR 21 km Results

From the previous post, I thought that my time was 1:50:08, but it turned out that I was mistaken (I knew I wasn't really looking at the clock correctly..), it's 1:21:23 at a pace of 8:09 mins/km. I was surprised that I did better than my Nike Human Race run!! Woot! Even though I really wasn't able to train for it because of academic constraints (ahem, hassle talaga, ahem), I did a little better.

VSO Bahaginan's Kabahagi Ako FUNdraising RUN

For the benefit of VSO’s PEACE Project in Mindanao

DATE: November 9, 2008
TIME:
ASSEMBLY 5:30 A.M.
START 6:00 A.M.

VENUE: The FORT, BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY
DISTANCE: 5KM, 10KM, 15KM

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM]
[DOWNLOAD COURSE MAP 5K]
[DOWNLOAD COURSE MAP 10K]
[DOWNLOAD COURSE MAP 15K] (ROUTE UPDATED)
MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS:
2,500 RUNNERS

RACE KIT CLAIMING AREA:
R.O.X. BONIFACIO HIGH STREET, TAGUIG CITY

WEBSITE: www.runrio.com, www.vsobahaginan.org.ph
EMAIL: rio@runrio.com or mark.dasco@vsobahaginan.org

CONTACT NUMBER:
0906 314 3807 / 0918 985 9211 / (02) 3965170 /09178078455/3746450 loc 14

CONTACT PERSONS:
COACH RIO DE LA CRUZ OR MARK ANTHONY DASCO

REGISTRATION:
P 250

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:

-Log on to www.runrio.com
-Submit the filled up form at the R.O.X. (Starts on October 02, 2008)

This post was lifted from Coach Rio's website

I Conquered the Nike+ Human Race!

Achi Michelle, Tiff, and I completed the Nike+ Human Race earlier today which started at McKinley Hill in the Fort. At exactly 6am, the race begun. I was 30 seconds late, but it was all good -- I still caught up with them. After a while, Achi Michelle went ahead of us, while Tiff and I, catching up with each others' pace, stuck together until the end.

From McKinley Hill, we passed along the Army Headquarters, through and around the Heritage Park, and back to McKinley Hill for the finish.

And so, after 1 hour and 22 minutes (according to the logs), I conquered my first ever 10 kilometer run! Woohoo! I'm so happy and proud of myself. The run really gave this certain "high" -- runners high or whatever you may want to call it -- it was surely pure of awesomeness :)

Right after the race, we synced our Nike+ Sportsband in the available laptops around the finish area. After that, we got our claim numbers for the Nike band. *See Red Nike Band (with metal design on the middle) in the next photo.

One thing that we noticed that this event has a lot of sponsors and freebees -- which is very good.

I commend the organizers, Coach Rio, for a very well planned route and executed run! Surely this is one of the races I will remember forever. Until my next run; kitakits!

P.S. Here are our race-logs from Nike+ Human Race Results -- I'm 234/300 (total). For me, it's not bad; it only poses as a challenge for me to do better in the next races.

*First 2 photos are from and by Achi Michelle

Upcoming Runs!

I recently ran 5k in the Men's Health Miracle Run. It was my first ever, and I am really glad I did it. Now, I have been training diligently, and it will continue until before the Nike+ Human Race 10k Run. This is one of the instances that I've really committed myself in doing something like this. I am actually happy to be doing this. Thanks to Achi Michelle and Best Bud, now running mate (na rin) Tiffy, I think I'm hooked t0 running.

Earlier, I ran the academic oval with Yao. While we were running, I saw Coach Rio with Karen Davila and Anthony Pangilinan (Brother of Senator Kiko); they were also running. And so after I ran and went back to NCPAG for my class, I texted Karen -- and then she called me. We talked for a while. Unfortunately, she isn't gunning for the Nike 10k, I hope she goes to the other upcoming runs.

*I still have to get myself a Nike+ Sportband to be able to participate in the Nike+ Run. Boo! I hope I can buy this weekend.

These are the upcoming runs -- I really really hope you guys could come join us! :D

AUGUST

• 3: Milo Manila Eliminations, Luneta Grandstand, 3k/ 5k/ 10k/ 42k. Reg fee: P100 (5k/ 10k) and P200 (42k). Call Mr. Biscocho (727.9987). Registration is ongoing at Vasquez Madrigal Bldg. 51 Annapolis St. Greenhills. Open on weekdays 7 to 5 and weekends 8 to 4. Bring 300g wrapper of Milo.
• 17: Men’s Health 10,000km Miracle Run, Fort Bonifacio Global City, 5k team/10k individual. Reg fee: P350. Register at Summit Media at 6/F Robinsons Cybergate 3, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City, All Powerbooks outlets, R.O.X. at Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, All-Terra Bike Shop at Club 650, Libis, Quezon City. Visit site to download reg form.
• 31: Nike+ Human Race, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, 10k. Race is exclusive to Nike+ Kit and Nike+ SportsBand users. Registration Procedure: 1) Log on to www.nikeplus.com 2) Register for the Human Race 3) Make sure to Register under TEAM PHILIPPINES (You have the option of making your own team) 4) Sign-up at Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street and claim your race bib. Registration open from Aug. 18 to 30, 4pm to 9pm only. Click here for more details.

SEPTEMBER

• 7: Adidas Run for Love, 3k/ 5k/ 10k. Details to follow.
• 28: Adidas King of the Road, 5k/ 10k/ 21k. Details to follow.

OCTOBER

• 26: The 4th Octoberun Festival @ The Fort, 3k/ 5k/ 10k. Free DVD featuring a 6 week training program for beginners and advanced runners. Proceeds go to Real Life Foundation, scholarships to underprivileged youth. Call Norman (0918.911.1180), Jaja (0917.898.0769), Rico (0917.857.1224) or Elsie (896.1954). Email: fortstridersclub@yahoo.com. Click here to visit website.

NOVEMBER

• 15: New Balance Power Race, Clark, Pampanga, 3k/ 5k. Visit website.
• 16: New Balance Power Race, Clark, Pampanga, 10k/ 25k. Visit website.
• 30: Milo National Finals 3k/ 5k/ 21k/ 42k

DECEMBER

• 14: Laiya Beach Marathon, Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. Click here to visit site.

I MADE A DIFFERENCE!

Last Sunday, Tiffy, Achi Michelle and her MBA friends, and I ran our first marathon in the Men's Health Miracle Run at the Fort Global City. Tiffy and I made a cumulative effort of 10km, and gave 200 pesos each to the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

I really can't believe I did 5k, in less than 43 minutes. This surely is one of my great achievments this year. I can't wait for the succeeding runs this month and the next months! :)

Group pictures after we ran.

All photos are from and by Michelle Lim :)