"on a shoestring"

Run United Goes Regional: Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, Baguio & Cebu Get Ready!

If there is one thing that I would promote, it’s the beauty of the provinces in the Philippines- talk about hospitality, food and sights in areas only a few can enjoy. What more, the opportunity to run in these places just makes my heart beat fast.

RunRio and Unilab Active Health has partnered tog ether to bring running to other major cities like Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, Baguio & Cebu.

Their main objective: Promote Sports Tourism. Focus more on promoting running to Filipinos and to experience Runrio Event on the Regional Provinces and Cities outside Metro Manila.

Here are the ff important information pertaining to the Regional Running Events:

Reg Fee and Inclusions

UNILAB ACTIVE HEALTH EVENTS

Davao Registration Sites

Singlet for Regional Series (front)

Singlet for Regional Series (back)

Proposed Finisher's Shirt

500m for kids

3K race route

5K race route

10K race route

21K/Half Marathon race route

I just registered to run in the Iloilo, Bacolod and Baguio legs (thanks to Runrio), now its time to save money for the airfare and accommodation. See you there?

I have a confession to make. My feet gets excited when the eyes see that there is a trail run coming. My heart throbs quickly and I get fired up.

While malling yesterdayat SM Megamall, I saw a poster on Columbia Store:

Colombia Eco Trail Run 2011 in Baguio

Everyone is invited to join Columbia Sportswear’s 1st Eco Trail Run on March 20, 2011 (Sunday),

at Camp John Hay, Baguio.

Elite Category: 10K

Fun Category: 5K

Registration starts on Feb 11-March 11, 2011.

Registration open in all Columbia stores: 2/F SM Mall of Asia, Gateway Mall, SM Megamall, The Block at SM North Edsa, The Podium, Festival Mall (Alabang)

Late registration fee will be PHP. 500.

Wish I am living near Baguio City so I can easily join this. This would also be a perfect training for the Ultramarathon I’m preparing to run come April.

This should have been posted last August 28 but because of some adjustments on the blog, it came late. But just the same, I want to present to you our 2nd Featured “Runner’s Profile: Team Logan” or should I say runners because they are a team (Craig, Michelle and Justin Logan). Craig just finished the 2nd Philipine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU) 70K run from Pasuquin to Pagudpod. Hats off Craig! Hopefully, I can join you next year.

Team Logan (Craig, Michelle and Justin)

TEAM PROFILE

Hometown: Craig (High Point, NC. USA) Michelle (Pensacola, Fl. USA)

Age: Craig (50); Michelle (40); Justin (9)

Training Ground: Baguio City, Burnham Park / Military Cut Off / South Drive and return

Years of Running: 3 years of serious running

Favorite Runner: None particular but getting to know Eduardo Buenavista

Favorite Race: (1) Dream Marathon (First Marathon finished w/ Justin) @ 5:45 & (2) Philippine International Relay Marathon (40 Takbo Team Members pushing Justin along the 42k course)

Half-marathon PR: Team Logan (2010 Milo = 2:25)

Marathon PR: Craig – Disney Jan 2010 @ 4:58

How many marathons have you finished: Craig (2) Justin (2) Michelle (0)

Fave running shoes: Asics (so far)

Unforgettable (good) Moment in Running: Finishing every race w/ Michelle & Justin

Unforgettable (bad) Moment in Running: Passing out, vomiting and being rushed to the Subic Hospital on SCTEX highway w/ Justin in my first Marathon attempt. (October 2009)

Reason(s) for running: Bringing awareness to the public of the special needs community in the Philippines, encouraging others, health, our love for Justin, pakikisama lahat ang mga running peeps.

Worst injury: Strained anterior calf muscles.

Post-race food: Chocolate Milk / any good carbs and lots of fluids.

If there is one tip that you want to share to newbie runners what will it be? Based on your training efforts and discipline, set yourself realistic goals!

—————————————————————————————-  That’s it! Hope you enjoyed our featured runners. Although they live in Baguio you can see them joining races in Manila for the love of running and Justin too! I had memorable experience staying at their place in Baguio. They are very hospitable and most of all, they make healthy runner’s breakfast and the best post-run shake! I would not forget that concoction!

3 things I cherish while hanging out with Team Logan: (1) I run with them on my comeback race on Baguio City, it should be 10K but we ran 13K. I love the idea of pushing Justin on uphills. (2) We met Eduardo Buenavista while having our speed training at the Baguio Teacher’s Camp Track Oval. (3) Their generosity- I would definitely come back to their place before this year ends.

PS. Hey Justin! I miss you, let’s run again sometime, hugs!