Brooks Run Happy

May 22, 2011 - Bonifacio Global City

Unfortunately, this has got to be the worst run I've ever participated in. Major booboo was starting late in the middle of summer when Mr. Sun sets earlier than most months. I've already seen some irate posts in the Brooks FB page complaining about this. One even posted that the supposed "run happy" event turned out to be "run angry".  And I totally agree. How can you "run happy" when the heat of the sun is breathing down your neck! Then I heard there was also the issue of the water stations or lack thereof.  Luckily for me  the water stations were still handing out water when I passed them by. Well, except for the one located at the foot of the Kalayaan flyover which ran out of water supply so early in the race, about 4kms into the 10k run. This is precisely the reason why I carry my own bottle as I have a constant fear of dehydration. 

However, despite the negative things that transpired in the event, there are still a few things I like about Brooks Run Happy:

• Love the singlet. It was the deciding factor over the Greentenial Run in Aseana. 
• This was my first 10k in BGC and half of the route was new to me.  
• It was also my first time to run in the Kalayaan flyover. It was the longest flyover I've ever run in and it was a thrill because it somehow gave me the feeling I was on top of the world .

Over-all, it was a so-so run. I had better runs where I even paid less.

 

 At the starting line waiting for the (very late) gun start.

Almost at the finish line, whew!

Finally made it!

My Finisher's Medal

 My race results

Intramuros Heritage Run

May 15, 2011 - Intramuros, Manila

I chose this run over the Goldilocks 45th Anniversary Run in BGC primarily because the registration fee  was cheaper and the venue is near where I live. Secondly, I have never ran in the Intramuros area and I thought it would be exciting to try a new route.   

 

3km mark for the 10k race. Me and sis trying to catch our breaths after the first 30mins of running under the intense heat of the sun. 

 

Last 3kms. I was at the tail end of the 10k race. 

 At the end of another good 10k run.

Intramuros graffiti.

World Youth Day Fun Run

May 1, 2011 - PICC Grounds

It was one hot run. Mr. Sun was already peeking at 5:30am so imagine how high he was by 7am when I crossed the finish line. I stopped and took water breaks at all the water station because the heat was making me feel so dehydrated. But all in all, it was a good run. I hope those youth delegates that will benefit from this fund-raising event to participate in the World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain later this year will have a fruitful trip.  

 

 Sunday Mass after the run celebrated by Manila Auxillary Bishop Broderick Pabillo

The crowd attending the Sunday Mass

Cereals by Kellogs