"on a shoestring"

Woot woot! Congratulations to the 4 winners of PhilRice’s “Run 4 Ur Rice” race kits.

1. Jennybave Bergonia-dela Cruz

I deserve to win this race kit because I enjoy defying my limitations. Running with different kinds of route and terrain boost my self confidence to face difficulties and challenges. And this will be my first time run out of town and this experience will be a great and fun one to add to my running experience.

–Rest assured, you will enjoy running in my home turf! Running out of town is always a great experience! -james

2. Ceres Nido

I deserve to win this race kit because I will give it to my mudra (mother)!!! She was inspired by my running and started her own jogs everyday at the nearby subdivision here in my hometown, Calamba City. I was thrilled when I first learned about this race and asked her if she wants to join this event. She was so excited for this race because this will be her FIRST!!!

–How sweet of you to give a race kit to your mom. Advance Happy Mom’s Day to your mother Ceres. -james

3. Elvin Evalla

I deserve the free race kit because I sincerely believe in the motto of the race which is save rice, save lives. If we can instill to everyone the importance of saving rice, I can think we can save a lot of people. This race is the start of this worthy endeavour.

–Thanks for believing in the cause of the fun run Sir Elvin. Save Rice, Save People, then World Peace! Have fun. -james

4. Maria Everlinda Austria Amulong

I deserved to win this race kit because I believe in their mission. I also want to explore one of our country’s beautiful place. This will be my first out-of-town race. I’m sure this will be a great and awesome experience.

–You won because you believe in their mission, you want to explore and it will be your first time to run at UPLB. My running playground is the best. Enjoy -james

Jenny, Ceres, Elvin and Ever, do let me know your (and your mother’s ) desired race distance and singlet size. You can claim your race packet on race day. Just be there before 5:30am. Let me know if you have questions/clarifications. The route is mostly flat.

Thanks a lot for those who joined the contest, especially to Sir Katol. Hope to see you next week on the 32K route.

For those who didn’t win, I hope you can register too! Registration is still open. For race detail, see PhilRice Run. You can also check the Facebook Fan Page of RUN 4 UR RICE.