RUNNING ESSENTIALS by Skechers GOrun

Good morning! We're having another running clinic for those in the area of Fairview, Bulacan, Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela, QC, etc. If you guys wanna come, please do, so you can experience Skecher's FREE running clinic. ;)

EVENT: RUNNING ESSENTIALS by Skechers GOrun
DATE: Nov. 28, 2012 (Wed)
TIME: 6:30-9:00PM
VENUE: Annex Atrium, SM City Fairview

*It's for FREE!
*For Men & Women 13 years old and above

Champions Dethroned at MILO Marathon CDO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 25, 2012 – The City of Golden Friendship saw intense competition as veteran runner Jeff Sotto (1:13:10) renewed a staunch rivalry with four-time regional champion Arnold Unabia (1:13:41) at the 36th MILO Marathon Cagayan de Oro race Sunday morning. Three-time MILO Marathon King Cresenciano Sabal (1:13:55) also graced the 21-k tracks to wrap the top 3 cast of the men’s division race. The rivals treated spectators to a thrilling showdown of agility as they fought to win the last qualifying leg of the season

The distaff division also saw a heated race unfold as Aileen Tolentino dominated the 21-k track at 1:30:39 ahead of Michelle Ann Sampang (1:31:16) and last year’s regional champion Cresabel Cadion (1:35:45)

The school category awards unwrapped with Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive National High School earning double wins in the Biggest Delegation and Fastest Delegation awards. MOGCHS posted a total of 1177 finishers and an aggregate time of 23:50.45 besting other participating schools

Through its advocacy program called ‘Help Give Shoes’, which is now on its third year of staging, MILO donated a total of 500 shoes to public schools in the region as an ongoing commitment to develop the Filipino sports community. Students of Bulua Central School, Bayabas Elementary School, Agusan National High School, City Central School and Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School were among the campaign’s local beneficiaries. Since the campaign’s conception, MILO has given over 22, 700 shoes to underprivileged children nationwide

About the National MILO Marathon
The National MILO Marathon is an annual marathon event open to amateur and professional runners. From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a single marathon race in Metro Manila attended by 747 participants, the National MILO Marathon has grown to be the biggest, longest, grandest national running event in the country attracting more than hundreds of thousands of runners across the country. The race is organized by RunRio, Inc

Why Visit Corregidor? Here's 9 Reasons!

"Corregidor Island, locally called Isla ng Corregidor, is a lofty island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor was fortified with several coastal artillery and ammunition magazines to defend the entrance of Manila Bay and the City of Manila from attacks by enemy warships in the event of war" - Wikipedia

#1  A view of Caballo Island at the Corregidor Beach Resort.  Caballo, along with Corregidor divides the entrance to Manila Bay, known as the North and South channels.  The island is occupied by the Philippine Navy and is off limits to civilian

#2  The Battery Way is one of the most visited landmarks in Corregidor Island.  It is a battery of four 12-inch mortars named after Lt. Henry Way of the 4th US Artillery, based in Corregidor during WWII

#3  The Brothers in Arms Statue is a portrayal of an American soldier aiding an injured Filipino soldier during WWII

#4  The Spanish Lighthouse located at the highest point of Corregidor Island, was built in 1896.  From the top of the lighthouse, tourists get to see the Island at a bird's-eye view. 

#5  The Eternal Flame of Freedom designed by the famous American sculptor Aristides Demetrios, symbolizes the never ending aspirations and hopes for freedom of the Filipino and American soldiers during WWII

#6  The Mile-Long Barracks is now roofless and skeletal but still majestic under the summer skies.  This imposing structure on the Island's Topside is indeed a memorable architectural achievement of the Americans in the 1900s

#7  The Lorcha Dock is where General MacArthur exited Corregidor Island and proceeded to Australia during WWII upon instructions from President Franklin Roosevelt

#8  The Japanese Garden of Peace is a gift to the people of the United States from the people of Japan with prayers for everlasting peace

3rd Corregidor International Half-Marathon!  You have until today to register.  Check the details HERE

image credits - firsttimetravel.com, philippinepicture.com, futuremarta.com, momotkuyit.com, en.wikipedia.org, mytravelsaroundthephilippines.com

Run BGC 2012. Revised Race Route

Here's the updated race maps for RUN BGC 2012. If you haven't signed up yet, you got until tomorrow (Nov 23). See you on Sunday! Check the rest of the details HERE

Registration Site
RIOVANA BGC – Monday to Sunday from 12nn to 9pm
RIOVANA KATIPUNAN (infront of ADMU) – Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM to 8PM
TOBY’S SM Mall of Asia – Monday to Sunday, 12PM to 8PM
TOBY’S Trinoma – Monday to Sunday, 12PM to 8PM

Assembly Time and Gun Start
15km - 4:30AM - 5:15AM
10km - 5:00AM - 5:25AM
5km - 5:00AM - 5:30AM
500m - 6:00AM - 6:45AM

Race Map / Race Route

5km road map

10km road map

15km road map

Rip The Road

Rip the Road is an annual series of five competitive 10K races with a championship race at the end of each season. In each leg, the top 3 over-all male and female winners will be awarded, as well as the champion and runner-up in five age groups. Only the top 1,000 runners will qualify for the championship race (free entry)

Runners must finish at least 2 legs to qualify for the championship race. Qualifying time is the average of a runner's 2 fastest finish times. Winners and the top 250 finishers of the championship race will be invited to the Night of Champions awards dinner (free entry)

Why Join?
* New concept - 10k race series with 5 qualifying legs and a championship
* Unique race route - start/finish Glorietta 3 Park; race route in the heart of Makati Central Business District (pls see attached race route). Same route every race to eliminate the biggest variable---the route.
* Limited field (to give runners more room to vroom!) - 2,000 slots only in first race
* Big prizes in each leg and championship
* Age-group competition
* It is a unique and innovative race concept that has everything that advanced and competitive runners seek

Race Dates
Rip the Road 1 - November 25, 2012
Rip the Road 2 - February 17, 2013
Rip the Road 3 - March 17, 2013
Rip the Road 4 - April 14, 2013
Rip the Road Championship - May 12, 2013

Registration Fee
PHP650 - 10km
Note: a one-time purchase of a reausable timing tag for PHP150 is required

Registration Site
Planet Sports Glorietta 3
Planet Sports Trinoma
Planet Sports Alabang Town Center
Note: Register first at www.riptheroad.com/register.php to get your Ripper's ID

Start/Finish & Activity Area
Glorietta 3 Park, Ayala Center, Makati

Assembly Time and Gun Start
10km - 5:00AM - 5:45AM

Race Map

Finisher Entitlement
Limited special-edition finisher's technical shirt

Winner's Trophy

Sin Tax Run 2012. The Sixteen Peso Race

As part of RunRio, Inc.'s Corporate Social Responsibility, a race dubbed as the "Sin Tax Run" will be organized. Why PHP16? Sixteen years that the current system has been in place.  Sixteen years of the tobacco industry underpaying excise taxes.  Sixteen years of too low cigarette prices leading the children and the poor easy entry into cigarette smoking

What: Sin Tax Run
When: December 16 2012
Where: Mall of Asia

Registration Period: November 19 to December 14

Registration Fee
PHP16 - 6km

Registration Site
Riovana Store BGC 28th St. cor. 9th Ave (Mon-Sun, 12NN to 9PM)
Riovana Store Katipunan 3F Regis Bldg - Across Ateneo and Beside KFC (Tue-Sun, 10AM to 8PM)
Tobys SM Mall of Asia Entertainment Hall (Mon-Sun, 12NN to 8PM)
Tobys SM North The Block (Mon-Sun, 12NN to 8PM)

Assembly Time and Gun Start
6km - 5:00AM - 5:45AM

Prizes
PHP50,000 - PHP30,000 - PHP15,000 (Filipino winners)
PHP20,000 - PHP10,000 - PHP5,000 (non-Filipino winners)

Finishers Item

BGC Passionfest 2012

The first ever BGC Passionfest will be held November 23 to 25, 2012. Discover a whole new twist of passions in one weekend at Bonifacio Global City - a one of a kind mobile concert, outdoor movies, giant game installations, and more. Don't miss it!

Reach the events venues via our "BGC Hop On Hop Off" BGC Bus Rides
It runs every Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 10pm
Tickets are available for P25 at the BHS Concierge and at the bus
One ticket serves as a 1-day pass for BGC Hop on Hop Off Bus rides

On November 23 (Friday)
BGC Passionfest Ceremonial Opening @9th Street BHS, 5PM
Wolfgang with a Sextet @BHS, 6:30PM
The Brass Munkeys & Jun Lupito @The Mind Museum, 8:30PM
Razorback @Turf BGC, 10PM
Silverfilter & Skarlet @The Fort, 11:30PM

On November 24 (Saturday)
Kids Zone / Pet Zone / Fair Games / Picnic / Giant Games BHS, 10AM
Kiddie Shows @BHS Central, 4PM
Outdoor Movies @BHS Central, 6PM
Big Fish's Exception Music Festival @9th Street BHS, 4PM

On November 25 (Sunday)
RUN BGC 2012 @34th Avenue, 5AM
Explore BGC's interactive parks, outdoor art, science museum and retail playground
Registration period: October 14 to November 23, 2012
Race includes: Singlet, Bib, & Finisher's kit
Finishers get the chance to explore Asia in an Asian Cruise for 2 or win P150K in cash!
Wanna join the fun? Check the details HERE

More Good News! BGC residents, employees and students enjoy special discounts and freebies at participating BGC retail stores.

14,000 Graced Milo Event in Mindanao

With a force of about 14,000 runners and running enthusiasts blazing the Davao City tracks, MILO Marathon made local history as the biggest foot race ever to take place in the Mindanao region. Organizers said that they remain upbeat on reaching their target of 200,000 runners for the entire season

Anthony Nerza clocked in at a swift 1:12:30 and carved his best personal time to date. The 23-year old student said he looks forward to asserting his dominance in the National Finals, where he is set to face his hometown rival once again in the 42k track. “This year’s race allowed me to assess my limits in the sport regardless of my familiarity with the route and with the contenders. The level of competition today was definitely higher than the previous races, but I am expecting a more challenging bout from other regional winners in December,” said the Kapatagan, Digos native

Former MILO Marathon Queen Flordilisa Donos proved she remains a strong force in the sport by finishing far ahead of competitors in the 21k distaff race division. She clocked in at 1:26:52 and led fellow team members in the top 10 cast

Completing the top 3 cast for the 21-k men’s division race behind Anthony Nerza and Brian Lupio (1:13:54) is University of Mindanao’s James Castillo with 1:14:21. Meanwhile, Cellie Rose Jaro posted a time of 1:35:28 in the women’s division race, while Emely Avergonzado posted 1:37:32 to finish in third

For the school category awards, the Davao City National High School sent in 1,035 student runners to wrap the “Biggest School Delegation” plum, while University of Mindanao brought home the “Fastest School Delegation” award with an aggregate time of 19:59.22

About the National MILO Marathon
The National MILO Marathon is an annual marathon event open to amateur and professional runners. From its humble beginnings in 1974 as a single marathon race in Metro Manila attended by 747 participants, the National MILO Marathon has grown to be the biggest, longest, grandest national running event in the country attracting more than hundreds of thousands of runners across the country. The race is organized by RunRio, Inc

Condura Skyway Marathon 2013

For the past two years, I've participated the half-marathon category. Next year, I might take on the full marathon challenge and run for the mangroves once more. Can't wait for the registration to open

Registration Fee
PHP600 - 3.8km
PHP850 - 6km
PHP1000 - 10km
PHP1350 - 21km
PHP1850 - 42km

Registration Site
Asics Greenbelt 3, Ground Level, Greenbelt Mall, Paseo de Roxas cor., Legaspi st., Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Online - Please visit conduraskywaymarathon.com/2013/registration (accepts VISA/Mastercard)
A courier service fee of P150.00 will be charged on top of the race fees to deliver race kits and shirts anywhere in the Philippines
International participants can pick up their race kits at Crimson Hotel from Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2013

Race Inclusions/Entitlement

Race Tee

Finishers Medal

Finishers Shirt

Assembly Time and Gun Start
42km - 1130PM - 1200MN
21km - 0300AM - 0330AM
10km - 0430AM - 0500AM
6km - 0530AM - 0600AM
3.8km - 0640AM - 0610AM

Race start and Corral
All race distances will start at the Skyway Alabang Tunnel along Alabang-Zapote Road. Major landmarks : Alabang Home Depot, Caltex and South Supermarket

Finish line
All race distances will finish at the Spectrum Midway Extension, Filinvest City Alabang. Major landmark : Wilcon Builders and Condura-Filinvest Village

Race Route / Road Map

McHappy Day Fun Run 2012

Jazz up your bib, wear a cool hat, or come in costume with your whole family to get special prizes. Join the McHappy Day Fun Run 2012!

WHAT: McHappy Day Fun Run
WHEN: December 2, 2012
WHERE: McKinley Hill

Registration Fee
PHP250 - 1km kids (3-5 years old)
PHP350 - 3km kids (6-12 years old)
PHP800 - 3km family (2 Kids (6-12 years old) + 2 adults (13 years old and up))
PHP650 - 5km
PHP850 - 10km (at least 15 yrs old)

Race Packet Inclusion
McHappy Day Fun Run Race Kit: 1 Race Bib (4 Bibs per Race Kit for 3K Family Category), McHappy Day Reminders with Route Map, Parking and Activity Area
Meal Stub: Food can only be claimed and distributed at venue on the race day itself (6am onwards) and not in any McDonald’s Store.
Baggage Stub
Singlet
McMoney for Fair Activities

Registration Site
RUNNR Bonifacio HIgh Street
McDonald's Katipunan
McDonald's Forbestown
McDonald's Greenbelt
McDonald's Greenhills
McDonald's Eastwood (from Nov 15)
McDonald's Lucky Chinatown (from Nov 15)
McDonald's New Port (from Nov 15)

Singlet/Shirt Design

Assembly Time and Gun Start
10km - 5:00AM - 6:00AM
5km - 5:30AM - 6:30AM
3km - 6:00AM - 7:00AM (kids)
3km - 6:30AM - 7:30AM (family)
1km - 7:00AM - 8:00AM

Race Map

Frequently Asked Questions
1 What makes this event different from last year?
Breakfast will be given after the race. There will be fun pit stops during the race and celebrities will join too. What’s great about this event is that you can run with your desired costumes or headdress for the costume and headdress contest. Costumes must be related to each other (e.g. Goldilocks and 3 bears) while for 3k and 5k is the headdress parade. There will be prizes for those who’ll grab Best in Costumes and Best in Headdress. Ronald Mcdonald will join the kids as they run. And lastly, there will be Mcmoneys which will be used as your ticket for all the games, activities and photobooth available at the Piazza.

2 Are there any fun activities after the event? What are these?
Yes. We have Face painting, Glitter Tattoo, Balloon Twisting, Arcade games like basketball, Bowling. We also have food stalls and photobooth for that picture perfect moment.

3 Will there be baggage counters?
Yes. It will be located at the parking lot in-line with the changing tents.

4 Will there be changing tents?
Yes. It will be located at the parking lot in-line with the baggage counter.

5 Why is it expensive?
It is Mcdonalds advocacy to help less fortunate children learn how to read. A percentage of your registration fee will be allotted for the Bright Minds Read program which will then educate the children how to read. Plus, a lot of freebies will be given away. There will be free breakfast and a lot more.

6 Do senior citizens get a discount?
No, the McHappy day is a fund raising activity for its flagship program Bright Mind Reads. It is not covered by the goods against which a Senior Citizen may apply the 20% discount.

7 For the family run, should we be related to each other? Or can a group of friends be considered to join?
Whether you are related or not, you can form a group of 4 members to join 3k family run. Don’t forget to wear your best costumes for the event as this will entitle you to get a chance to win a prize.

For inquiries, email: secretariat@mchappyday.com.ph

Runner's World Running Clinic - Nov 2012

Learn from the world's leading running resource. Train with the country's finest running coaches. Register now, its FREE!

November 06 - Ultra Oval Track (6PM - 8PM)
November 13 - Mercato Centrale (6PM - 8PM)
November 20 - Mercato Centrale (6PM - 8PM)
November 24 - SM Mall of Asia (6AM - 8AM)
November 27 - Ultra Oval Track (6PM - 8PM)

Michelle Estuar's FUNd Racing 2012

The 2nd Michelle Estuar’s FUNd Racing dubbed as ULTRAlympics 2012 will be held on Nov. 30, 2012 with 8K, 16K, 3K Fun Run with the National Athletes, 400m dash for kids categories and the NEW TITAN Circuit Team Challenge. There will be Barefoot categories for 8K and 16K. All categories will start and finish at the PhilSports Area (ULTRA) Track and Field

Registration Details
Online Registration: Oct. 8 – Nov. 16, 2012 visit http://michellefundracing.org
Race Kit Claiming Dates : Nov. 17,18, 23-25
Race Kit Claiming Sites : A Runner’s Circle Manila, Skechers Trinoma, Skechers Filinvest Mall Alabang, R.O.X. BGC

Minimum Donation per Runner : 100 Pesos (all categories). Add P100 to your donation, and you get an exclusive ULTRA-Athlete event shirt to be claimed on Nov. 30, upon finishing

Promo : Register as a group of 10 for the same category and get 1 FREE bib (except for the TITAN Circuit Team Challenge)

Assembly Time and Gun Start
• 16km - 4:45AM - 5:15AM
• 8km - 5:15AM - 5:45AM
• 3km - 5:30AM - 6:00AM
• Circuit Challenge - 5:30AM - 6:15AM
• 400m - 6:00AM - 6:30AM

Reminders
• Registration is primarily online (http://michellefundracing.org)
• Claiming of Kits (Bib) and payment of donation will be on the following dates: Nov. 17,18, 23-25 at the chosen claiming site from the online registration : A Runner’s Circle Manila, Skechers Trinoma, Skechers Filinvest Alabang, R.O.X. BGC
• Race Guidelines (parking, baggage claiming, etc.) will be provided upon claiming of kits
• Watch out for announcements on onsite registration in certain running events

About Circuit Challenge
The TITAN CIRCUIT TEAM CHALLENGE is an original, ultra-modern test of physical fitness. A pet project of Coach Michelle and Team Titans, this tests the basic components or health-related skills of Physical Fitness, namely:
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Muscular Endurance
• Strength
• Flexibility or Agility
• Body Composition

A group or team, composed of ten (10) members, must pass thru as many stations as they can in a given time. There will be 8-10 stations. Each station will require teams to accomplish and properly execute a TASK

Each task will measure a certain skill/s and will be executed by the team based on either:
• TIME & REPETITION - Given X time, do as many repetitions as possible
• TIME TRIAL - Each member has to perform and accomplish the task on his own, before allowing the next member to perform the same task

Each team will be given points based on their performance. Points for each task will be added one the time has elapsed. The team with the highest total score will be declared as the CHAMPION

Running Corregidor?

Here's the teaser video for Corregidor International Half-Marathon 2012
Wanna conquer Corregidor? Check out the registration details HERE

Race Tee

Finishers Medal