TAKBO.PR during TAKBO.PH's Runfest 2010

I'm celebrating my 7th monthsary with running when I ran my 5th 10K during Takbo.ph's  Runfest. I'm so happy because I'm a member of Takbo.ph. So thankful for this new sports that I don't call it a sport anymore, it has been part of my life now, my travels are not complete without running. Before continuing, I would like to again congratulate Mr. Jinoe Gavan for a very successful Runfest. Looking forward for next year's celebration!


Adding to my celebration is a new PR (personal record) for 10K (52:49), shaving 46 seconds to my previous PR.
I learned 3 basic things to shave some time on my PR:
1. The lighter you are, the faster you become. After some travelling around Western Visayas, I lose about 1kg, this I think is the reason why I got a faster time. Try it guys, lose weight and eventually you shave some time to your PR.
2. The fresher legs, the better. I realize that I over-trained on some of my races. Looking on my mileage the past 2 weeks, they were both 25K each. The longest run was just 8K. Just enough for me to finish the 10K with some more energy to join the happy celebration and program after the race.
3. I love running on grass. If you saw someone running on grass, that's me. I don't know why I really look forward on that running surface. My trainings are on cemented roads and asphalt. But as I look back on my fast runs, I remember that there were grasses (Century Tuna Run). Maybe because its low impact on my knees and I feel fresh when I feel the earth beneath me- therefore, I get faster. Anyone there who has a picture of me running on grass?

I'm at the far left, so thin.

There are somethings worth mentioning regarding this event:
1. The marshals and volunteers wearing Takbo Runfest were a great encouragement. I get boost every time they would cheer me. I saw a lot of friends and familiar faces. So thanks to each one of you. Especial thanks to AR and Mojo (friends you cheered me up!) volunteers who shouted at the top of their voices when they saw me running.
2. The ANR-Alabang group. I'm a proud member of Takbo.ph's AdiNation of Runners Alabang. Although, I'm not present every Tuesday night (because of my travels), I rejoice with the fact that ANR Alabang is like a family.  The call me "Baby James" with reasons I still don't know.haha I also enjoyed your dance number- especially Jigs and Alex hilarious costume. Everyone of you guys ROCK! Ms.Nao, my kudos to you on how you lead the group. PhotoJojo & PhotoAlex, I gave up tagging my faces on your FB accounts sa sobrang dami ng pictures.

3. Sir Patrick aka The RunningShield. Sir, I don't think you know this but I was following your pace until KM.5. Thanks for the pull and eventually a PR. Nice to run with you too!

with Sarah and Shing after the run

Also, happy to again meet friends (Sarah and Shing) and runner/blogger, RunningAtom, JazzRunner, LifeRunner, Rainier, Maan, Argonaut, Sheerwill, and finally I met Estan of estancabigas.com and fitandrun.info (an award-winning photographer and blogger). Pre, isama mo naman ako sa mga shoot mo, kahit taga-dala lang ng tripod at lenses. I want to learn from a pro like you. He had a nice run too, you can view his account here.


3 things I love on this Runfest:
1. The personalized singlet- I love the color and the perfect fit.
2. The route- it was a nice route, perfect for PR (water stations are rightly in placed).
3. There was no queuing, or only a few. Galing! Thanks for other sponsors like Nature Valle, SanMig Coffee and others.


Kudos too for a fast release of Race Result and Photos! View it HERE.  


Some more pics:

Sexy shorts, look for the Zohan!

The Takbo.ph beauties!

Sa wakas, my pic with the Takbo.ph tarp!

When will be my next 10K race? I want a sub-50mins time.
Again, to each one of us, Happy 2nd Year Anniversary! More running years and miles to come!


Photos from Jojo, Shelley, Alex, Carlo Serrano.

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They say that running is a lonely sport. A book and film was even titled "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner." I don't know but since I started "running" and joining races I find it not a "lonely" sport. How about you? Okay... maybe there are times that you really need to run alone as part of my training but most of the times you run with your friends. I for one run alone especially when training for races. But running is a friendly and communal sports. I have met new friends here in Laguna, in Manila and on the other side of the world through this new passioin. 

So this new post is meant to thank the following websites that has been of great help inspiration and encouragement to my new sports. 

*Emote* "Running has been easier with you guys!"

DAILY MILE (DM). Before I was not logging my runs and then I started logging it on Excel spreadsheet. I first heard of this website from Bald Runner while reading one of his blog posts. So I search for it. I signed up and I got hooked. It's like Facebook and is very manageable. Having friends is easy and the give-and-take of motivations are cool. To my 34 DM friends as of today, my sincerest thanks! It excites me to log another run because I know it will somehow motivate others to run too. Keep logging your miles, everyone of you is an inspiration.

TAKBO.PH. I first heard of this site through Gideon, a running buddy who also introduced me to Chi Running. At first I was checking the site for schedule of races and then i found myself signing up- became a member and then join the forums, then join the shout box and of course join group runs. I learned a lot from this site- not only schedule of races, injury prevention, diet and nutrition, and everything about running. Kudos Sir Jinoe and the rest of the takbo people. I hope to join the Adination run on Alabang next week and meet new friends. ("takbo" is a Filipino word for run)

THE BULL RUNNER (TBR). I learned that you have to have a goal in your runs. One fateful day I was browsing on running blogs and stumbled upon TBR- I learned that TBR is organizing a marathon for beginners scheduled May 22. I read the entry and sent a letter to Ms. Jaymie informing her that I want to join. Thank God I am part of the brave 300 (first and second timers) to run the TBR Dream Marathon. This is the reason I am logging 30-40 kilometers a week. A nice way to prevent me from making excuses on running. A nice way to live healthy as I discipline myself to sleep early and eat a healthy, balanced diet every single day. Maraming-maraming salamat (Many thanks) Ms. Jaymie, you are a gift to the Filipino (and abroad) running community!

RUNRIO.COM. This is Coach Rio dela Cruz's website which hopes to inspire people from all walks of life to live a healthier life through running. This site is helpful for me because I was inspired by Coach Rio's story- from humble beginnings to a most sought-after running coach and race organizer. I believe he is preparing for his Boston Marathon this April. A terrific and down-to-earth guy. Coach Rio, make the Filipinos proud in Boston! Wishing you a PR.

CLOSING REMARKS
Lastly and more importantly, I want to thank my readers here in the blog- you are an encouragement. Your comments are much appreciated, its gives me more reason to continue blogging.

To those who added me in their blogroll, thanks! Should I haven't added you on mine, let me know. To those who wants to be added on my roll, please don't hesitate to make a shout out. I want to add you too!

To my followers (only 2), thanks a lot! More to come!haha *wink* *big grin*

To runners/bloggers out there, continue to inspire others to write their running stories. Our stories would "run" a long way. Keep those stories coming! Keep running!

To you, thanks for dropping by. Be sure to visit other posts and give me a shout out! 

>>I should be posting a travel blog next time... I got addicted to running already. Till the next post.