35th Milo Marathon - Manila Eliminations

July 31, 2011 - SM Mall of Asia

What can I say, Milo is very dear to me as I grew up drinking this chocolate drink. When we were kids, me and my sisters would drink it all up in then turn our glasses upside down as we shout, "All the way down!". 

When I started running back in 2003-2005, most of my runs were with Milo. And then when I made a comeback last December 2010, after a few years of sedentary living, it was still Milo that I chose to be my comeback run.   

Takbo.ph Runfest

July 24, 2011 - Bonifacio Global City

I could not make up my mind whether to do another 10k or level up to a 16k run even as I was filling out the registration form in R.O.X. more than a month ago. I have completed most of the required details except the distance. I remember stalling by trying out the sample singlet sizes over and over again. I was itching to do a 16k but I kept asking myself if I was ready for it. Then this girl who was also registering that time checked the 16k box on her reg form and I thought, what the heck! I checked the 16k box in my reg form as well, submitted it, paid the fees and left with my claim stub.

Life-work balance was unfortunately unbalanced in the weeks leading up to the race. I didn't get to train well due to were major changes in the office that entailed a lot of after office work and the persistent rains. So my only training was a few weekend 10k runs at the UP Academic Oval when the weather permits. Good luck to me!

SlimmeRUN

July 10, 2011 - Bonifacio Global City

This run was doomed (for me and my sister, at least) from the very start. It was a series of unfortunate events. 

The original SlimmeRUN poster

My sister and I are lifetime members of Slimmers World but I was more interested in doing the Manila International Marathon (MIM) scheduled last June 26, a day after SlimmerRun for two reasons. First, MIM registration was cheaper and second, the venue was nearer our place. I can commute by myself and need not bother Caloy to drive me all the way to BGC. But my sister/running buddy wanted to do SlimmeRun and I guess out of loyalty to this gym which had been a constant witness to my struggle to keep fit in the last 7 years, I agreed. And besides, the singlet was really nice =)

Yamaha Run for Heroes

July 3, 2011 - Bonifacio Global City

First of all, I have to thank hubby's cousin Paolo and family for inviting us to join this run and sponsoring our registration. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 

 

10k Race Map

A few meters away from the finish line.

(Photo courtesy of Jpeg Mendoza,  Runners' Runner photographer)

 My 6th 10k run in 4 months

 I haven't been running for quite sometime either due to work or rain. My last 10k run was 2weeks ago then nada! As expected there was some struggle in finishing the run this morning. Good thing the weather cooperated coz it was a bit cloudy and it wasn't that hot. I still managed to finish at 1:24 mins, my average 10k run. So I guess it wasn't that bad.   

Trying out one of the Yamaha motorcycles on display

Coach Rio checking the runners on his Yamaha bike

(Photo courtesy of Jpeg Mendoza,  Runners' Runner photographer)

The Finisher's Bag

I almost did not get a finisher's bag because they ran out of stock. I got the goods that was supposed to be in the bag but not the bag itself. So there I was trying to carry a bottle of water, a Century Tuna Chili Corned Carne, a Unilab medkit and my finisher's certificate with my two hands. Good thing I did not leave the area immediately because after about 10mins, a bunch of bags were delivered. Miguel fell in love with the finisher's bag and asked me if he can use it in school. He said I have so many other bags anyway. How can I say no to that?

Family pic courtesy of Jpeg Mendoza,  Runners' Runner photographer

My race results