Grand Eyeball (sort of) at the Energizer Nite Race

It was a night full of excitement as around 2,500 runners converged last night to participate in the Energizer Nite Race Cebu. Everyone were amazed by the free headlamps (which actually cost more than the registration free) and were also starstruck (kuno!) with the Kapuso stars. But the real score actually was the runners were already impatient to run -- the race started a little late.

Anyway, last night's experience was more of a "gathering" -- a get-to-know-each-other meeting -- an "oh finally!  we've met!" thingy -- a Grand Eyeball of Runners!

Ungo Runners led by Max Limpag and wifey Marlen to ARC led by Jack Morilla and Weng Asis and BRC led by El Presidente Mujacko... Yes! I've met this people already but I had blast knowing I will finally meet other dailymilers.

First stop: Doc Kingking Perez and her S.O. Adrian. Then at the holding area, I saw some familiar faces... my own pack -- Accenture Runners Club led by Jerry, Jack, Leo Ironman Mitch, Marathon Man turned coach KirkBoying, Victor (Robin Padilla's long lost brother), Richell Comabig, fellow Sillimanian Adam, Kuya Jay and lady runners Sheena, Weng and Aijeigh. Richell's S.O. Irish was the  instant photographer after running -- thanx for taking our group photo. Aijeigh's Rafa took the shot below. Sorry I know there are other ARC members but I wasn't able to get all their names. 

The crazy dudes (BRC) were there too:  Ken, Richelieu and Richard. I also met Doc Israel and I instantly envied his Garmin 405. Cool!

I saw other familiar faces at the holding area and I know most of them are Ungo Runners.  Some new friends were their too -- Manny Camacho who paced with me on the first 2K and Doc Ling Abella who paced with me on the second lap till the finish line.  After the race, Doc Kingking introduced me to fellow dailymiler Agatha and I also got to see again the running lovers Popoy and Tine.  Sayang wa jud ta naka-photo ops.

The experiences that I won’t forget include running + talking about other things than running (Doc Ling was practically preaching about World Cup + Oranje!), Victor’s first 10K, Nikia's first nite race, meeting fellow DMs, seeing running celebs Doc Yong and Donna Cruz (again!), seeing Simon Losiaboi kissing Katrina Halili on the cheek which I think was funny (haha!), seeing Kapuso celebs and finally running as a Kapuso (haha!), the Grand Eyeball (sort of!) among others.

The race was well-organized except for some bloopers but the overall experience was great!

I will post some photos soon…

Energizer Nite Race -- this time I will be a Kapuso!

Oh yeah! This time I will be a Kapuso Runner. The Energizer Nite Race will hit Cebu City on July 10, 2010. They will be in partnership with the GMA-7 Kapuso network. I believe this race will be exciting especially to all Ungo Runners like myself. Night running has a different feel and a different mood and pace. Imagine running without the sun! So, if you haven't tried it, better hit the road on that nite! See you then mga Ungo!


Nikia and I will try to get a new PR for 10K... wooohooo!!!

tweaked the photo from www.energizernightrace.com.my

Random scenes while running my first 15K race

Just like what I said, I am a Kapuso. But I must agree with Doc Ling in her comment in my previous post that "Wala kay Kapamilya kung wala kay Kapuso". So I did ran donning the Kapamilya singlet while at the back of my mind I wanted to wear a Nike singlet which I bought at my fave mall for a cheap price... but well, I was prepared for this race. For this is my first official 15K race. 


Here are some random scenes and thoughts that happened before, during and after the race:

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•  I was working last night. I was on half-day CTO (compensatory time off). Had to leave the office at 4am to meet some fellow runners of the ARC (Accenture Running Club).
•  finally met with fellow dailymiler -- Popoy and Tine, Richard, Sir Jerry Chua, and others nga nakalimot ko. :-)
• was able to pace, ran and greeted Atty. Haide Acuna of ABS-CBN (she's a star! - nahulog intawn iya water bottle)
• first taste of Hammer Gel Apple Cinnamon flavor.... didn't quite like it. mas maayo pa ang saging namo and Cloud 9 chocolate :-)
• clocked 1:48:36 in my first 15K race
• route was OK... did Chi Running in some uphill roads like Escario, Banawa, Jones, Gorordo 
• the ice-cold 100 Plus drink at the Jones water station was thirst-quenching (Jerry Ano had to pour some on his head and he said that his sweat tasted sweet. haha!) 
• saw a CRRC veteran runner who made a shortcut. funny guy!
• Jerry,  Leo Ironman Mitch Jala and I were laughing our ass off when Jerry uttered these words, "oi katorse minutes nalang 1 hour 30mins nata.". that time we were pacing... but we had to stop and walk because we were all laughing at each other....
• I saw fellow Ungo Runners running 15K too... too bad I still don't have my Ungo shirt (calling Max Limpag!!! 
• had a photo op with Leo Lastimosa of TV Patrol Central Visayas
• took some shots of ACT (Association of Concerned Texters Inc). and guess what, most of the members are actually older than me... I'd say they're text addicts but helped in organizing as well.... they were specially mentioned by the hosts. great job!
• ABS-CBN made a good decision to get RunCheck to organize this event. RunCheck did an organized run again! Congrats RunCheck.

I am proud to share this day to my fellow ARC members who endured their first 15K... Xyrus Ba-ad and Jaymarl Padreganda... the 3 of us clocked less than 2hours. Also, Jack Morilla, Jerry Ano, Franz Dakoykoy and Weng Asis also finished their 15K.

Of course, Nikia did a great job this morning. She never failed to amaze me with her performance on the road. It's just sad that Aijeigh wasn't there to celebrate this feat with me and Nikia. :-(

Next stop? HALF-MARY!!!

A Kapuso to be a Kapamilya Runner

Yeah. You read it right! I am a Kapuso. Having been trained in 1998 at GMA-7 Cebu as a Masscom Intern. Maybe I am biased. But it's ok. Tomorrow, I will participate an ABS-CBN - the 10th DYAB Kapamilya Run.

The news says this run is for their classroom project. That made me decide to ran. And aside from that, this will be the  first 15K run for me and Nikia. So we're  pretty excited. I'll post some pics after the event.

All I know is this: it doesn't matter if you are a Kapuso or a Kapamilya... as long as you have the heart and mind and the soul to reach for those who need. We will be all runners... together in this goal.

See you tomorrow!