Open Letter to the Organizers Men’s Health Urbanathlon
To Whom It May Concern,
A good day!
Hoping that this letter finds you well.
I just want to let you know that you guys did a good job, wait, amazing job on the race last Sunday. You guys rock! It was a blast and will definitely join the 2011 edition. You just created a benchmark in race organizing.
The two waves of runners per category is a bright idea so as not to crowd the obstacles. Enough manpower in the baggage area, on-time gunstart, very encouraging (and nice-looking) marshals, nice and uncrowded route, enough Gatorade and water and accurate distance. There is shower at the finish line and the atmosphere was festive. On time posting of race results.
The obstacles are challenging, especially the low crawl. But I really love the wall, I hope there will be additional walls next year, longer balance beam, and more tire dumps. How about making it 10K and 16K next edition?
Thanks to Summit Media for sponsoring an event like this.
Respectfully,
James Betia
November 12, 2010
P.S. I am happy to see myself tagged on Facebook.
I have yet to see my photos on the obstacle courses. I hope I have been captured in one of the many lenses out there. Please if you have seen one. Thanks!
Also, I am very happy with my time, just 2 minutes over my 10K PR, if not for a chitchat break at KM.5, I should have broken my PR. 
Official Race Results can be viewed here: URBANATHLETES 2010!
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journeyingjames Reply:
November 12th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
yes, thanks!
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What? Chitchatting when you are suppose to be running? Come one man. lol. Great race James. Looks like a load of fun.
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journeyingjames Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 9:34 am
yes, sir! hahaha funny right?
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PAYTER BRO!
you also created a benchmark in the blogging world by giving constructive feedback to race organizers…
Padayon hanggang sa tagumpay!
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journeyingjames Reply:
November 15th, 2010 at 1:52 am
they deserve that bai! daghang salamat bai
see you on sunday’s afroman distance
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Hi, James! Thanks for the gracious feedback! I don’t work at Summit anymore but I am so happy to see that you enjoyed the race. Kinabahan nga ako when I saw the tweet abt your open letter. Akala ko negative. But am so glad your experience was a positive one. Hope to see yoy around!
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journeyingjames Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 9:35 am
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Whew.
Thanks for the feedback bro. We hope to continue to improve in our events and see you again sa mga races.
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journeyingjames Reply:
November 24th, 2010 at 9:30 am
i love to hear that boss j! for the improvement of Philippine running community
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