CamSur Marathon: 21K or 42K?

Have you ever felt the need to run another marathon just after finishing one? I do. I need to run another marathon! The feeling of finishing a 42.195km is just too awesome you ask for another one. This is also what i felt after finishing my first half marathon, I signed up for another one. Marathon hang-over it is!

I really would like to join Milo Marathon (42K) this year but I guess I still need to fully recover so I decided to just do the 21K on the 34th Milo Marathon this July 4. And do another full marathon on September at CamSur? Hmmmm... I want to try wakeboarding too.

21K here

34th Milo Marathon in Manila

and my 2nd 42K here?

Camarines Sur International Marathon

Training starts June 30. Now I want to get faster should I register and do a sub-5hrs. I want to run 6:30-6:45/min. Hills training and Intervals here I come. Will register this June. 

More infos:

Event: Camsur International Marathon

Date: September 26, 2010 (Sunday)

Race Venue: CWC (Camarines Sur Watersports Complex)

Race Distances and Fee: 3K (PhP400) / 5K (PhP400) / 10K (PhP500) / 21K (PhP650 or US$40) / 42K (PhP850 or US$45)

Race Organizer: RunRio

Official Website: Camsur Marathon

Registration Areas:

Timex (MOA, Glorietta, Megamall, Southmall)

Runnr (BHS)

Republ1c (La Fuerza, Eastwood, Trinoma and Westgate)

CWC

Singlet Design:

Extra motivation to join Camsur Marathon: Wake Boarding dude

TBR Dream Marathon: A Million Thanks (Part 3)

As I said on my previous post, "the finisher's medal, finisher's shirt and loot bag are nothing compared to the friends I made and met along the way" the following were some of the people whom I met and made friends with. To them I say,

"A Million Thanks"

This medal also belongs to everyone of you.

Ms Jaymie aka TBR. I really can't believe I will be doing a marathon this early. But your plan is a welcome one for me and for the rest of my "classmates." We will surely pay it forward.

She's the WOMAN! Kudos Ms Jaymie

Coach Jim. Thanks for the reminders, the intentional coaching and the tips you gave.

Sir Toel and Rob. I met during the Pocari Fun Run and the Bull Sessions. They were the ones who encourage me to join ANR Alabang. They were the reason I run my 3rd HM without preparation.

Mamita Chang. I met in group runs, very sweet mamita supportive and encouraging.

Ms Nao. Hats-off po! You are an inspiration. Still inspired on your TNF 100 story. Thank you once again for bringing my stuff at KM32 for my costume change.

Alex. PhotoAlex, thanks  for the ride and the photos. And for pushing me to get faster when we run at UPLB. 

Jai and Maan. Nice moments ha! Can we have a replay.

Reylynne, Edwin, Sarah, Sir Maki, Sir Lit and Sir Miguel. We are marathoners!

Mond, Ambo, David, Chit, X, Tiff, Christiam, Sir Sonny, Vangie, Annabelle, Jeanette, Rachelle, Lorena, Pauly and the rest of the ANR Alabang Group. Super super thanks sa poster, power gel, fruits, Gatorade, cheers.

Anonymous, Aileen, Tine, Christina, Juvy, and Ronnie. For supporting and promoting my cause. When the organization heard of you they were encouraged.


Doc Shawie. Thanks for the medical certificate. When are you doing your full marathon?

Kenley. A great motivator in my blog and my run logs. Thanks!

Kassy (Runnaholic), Sir Ed (ScientistRunner), Alfred (RunningAtom), Blas (TitaniumRunner) for pacing me sorry I have to run faster at the last 10K, Papi Jet (JetPaiso). Fellow runners and bloggers who motivated me.

Daily Mile friends: Wayne, Brian, Ana, Gurmeet, Phil, Di, Ruben, Barbara, Vern, RS, Anne, Estan, Leland, and others for everything.

MacRunners. My running group in UPLB. They are 'mamaws' (monsters) and I learn to push myself harder to see progression. Thanks for all the inspiration.

Family (Parents, Kit and Ji). Thanks for the support and understanding my chosen sports and lifestyle.

God. My STRENGTH, MY SALVATION, MY MASTER. My marathon finish is a testimony of your faithfulness and goodness in my life.

TBR Dream Marathon Trilogy:

I AM A MARATHONER

WE ARE MARATHONERS

A MILLION THANKS

TBR Dream Marathon: We Are Marathoners (Part 2)

"WE ARE MARATHONERS"

I really don't know what happened. I know that we are 300 (ahoo! ahoo!) But looking at the race results there are only 247 who finished the TBR marathon. The first finished at 3:49:40 and the last 7:50:03, these times are doesn't matter that much for we just finished a 42.195Km. 

Anyway, the purpose of this post is the idea that even if the statement "I AM A MARATHONER" sounds great and respect-worthy, I like the statement "WE ARE MARATHONERS" better. Because it captures the idea of a community of runners who dedicated their life to training and lots sacrifice.

This group is simply amazing! Thank you is not enough.

So along with millions of marathoners in the world, we can now say, "We are marathoners" and we are proud to do this. We have learn that the human spirit is up for any challenge. We have conquered "the wall."  We were patient enough in every stride. Yes, we have sacrificed a lot but the sacrifices are nothing compared to the experience we had as we cross the finish line. I would like to relive that moment again and again.

To tell you honestly, the finisher's medal, finisher's shirt and loot bag are nothing compared to the friends I made and met along the way. The journey (preparation) is better than the destination (finish line). I would forever cherish everyone of you.

To all my TBR Dream Marathon 2010 classmates, thank you for sharing the Journey with James. Hope to meet you again in races (and in coffee shops?). May we live the dream and inspire others to do the same.

"I cannot  and will not do this alone."

Photo credits: Photovendo, PhotoDavid and PhotoAlex

Open Letter to Mary

Dear Full Mary, 

I have been training hard for the past 4 months to get you. Now you are 13 hours away from me. I'm still recovering from my sickness but no way it will hinder me to conquer you. I'm excited to see you at the Starting Line and I will cross your Finish Line injury-free and with all smiles. Please be gentle to us first-timers and we will revisit you again and again. I have to admit, I love your younger sister (Half Mary), we will see after this if I would love you more. I will try my best and enjoy every kilometer that you have prepared until the 42nd marker comes! See you tomorrow! Mwah...

from Mary Virgin #46

Causes: My 1st Marathon is for the benefit of SMF and SBGCCC

I thought of putting into pictures my post dated April 21, here are 25 photos that would take 2 minutes of your precious time. I hope you can take a look. 

A dream marathon come true!

A dream come true!

It was the 1st day of February when I learned about the TRB Dream Marathon through takbo.ph.

The Bull Runner Dream Marathon is a one-of-a-kind small and intimate marathon especially designed for first time marathoners. From the moment you register for the race, we will guide you towards training properly and wisely until you run all 42.195 kms of your first marathon and cross the finish line.

Joining a marathon tailored-fit for me is a good news. So I wasted no time and sent a reservation.