Josie Natori Singlet for HSBC 136th Anniversary Run

My event: October 27, 2011

A Run For Books

Makati A

Shangri- la Hotel

Makati 

Following up on the successful fun run held for the first time last year, HSBC decided to make it an annual event. HSBC, the world's local bank, has been doing business in the Philippines for almost 136 years. As part of its advocacy, all proceeds for this year's run will be donated to Sa Aklat Sisikat Foundation (SAS). 

Josie Natori singlet... wait till you see the back design ; )

SAS is a not-for-profit, accredited, professional Philippine organization that promotes that love and habit of reading in Filipino Children. It aims to build a nation of readers. 

Josie Natori, a Filipino world renowned designer lend her talent to design HSBC 2011 singlet. More about the singlet and race info after the break.

Running Diary: Ayala's Eco Dash

September 13, 2009

Eco Dash
The Fort
Taguig City

It was raining really hard the night before, AC and I decided to wait until the day itself to see if we would continue to run or not.

And so, around 4am, I got a text from AC that we will not attend the fun run anymore as it was still raining. It was my DH, who woke me up at 4:30am and ask why I haven't prepared for my run. I looked outt he window and the rain stopped. Luckily, AC was still awake and we manage to get ourselves in the venue a few minutes before the race starts.

starting line

Unfortunately, the moment we arrived at the venue that's when the rain started once again. I saw runners without any jacket or cap. AC and I would like to think that we can still run because others can.

But just after a few turn, we gave up. We were soaking wet and we would not want to risk our health because of the PhP250 we paid.

AC wet look and all

me styled by DH

Photos above were taken immediately after a heavy down pour. We hid in one of the toilets lol

pic taken from our car

It's crazy, people were still running in heavy rain! I wish I had their strength and stamina.

singlet and number

But we just couldn't risk our health! I hope we can have a good weather in the next run!

Running Diary: Official Race Result for Globe Run for Home

I'm so excited for the race result. I opened my computer just to see if the race result was up and there it was:

Result in entire field : 1640

Result in gender( F) : 701

Result in division (F30-39) : 215

My average speed : 6.2 kph; 2.9mph

My official time : 51m:31s (gun); 48m:6s

Event winner is M 20-29 finished at 00:15:29

Event Average Time: 00:42:06

So, I was wrong when I said that I clocked in at 42 minutes lol

photos taken at globe site

Running Diary: Globe Run for home experience!

My run: July 19, 2009

Globe Run for Home
Fort Bonifacio
Taguig

As usual, I was not able to sleep the night before the race due to excitement. By the time I was already falling asleep, I got a text message from C, oh, make that AC now, she is now an employed lawyer again. *yipee* Anyhoo, we arrived at the Fort earlier than usual as we still have to collect our race kit. AC went to claim it the day before but was unsuccessful. Race kits were all gone! All for nothing! Sayang lang ang parking lol

already full parking at 5am

our sunrise photo, nice noh? taken by J, galing!

with my fav cuz, J

On our way to the race kit booth, I saw my "favorite" cousin, naks sipsip!

the station where we claimed our race kits

This was the tent where I heard some argument and complaints from several runners who were not able to claim their running kit on the specific claiming period. The runners were told that no more kits are going to be issued on the day of the race. Whaat? I panicked! I looked for AC somewhere and buti nalang the girl she talked to the day before was there. The girl recognized her. She explained to everybody else that AC was at the claiming booth the day before but the organizers just ran out of kit and so we were entitled to get hold of our kits. So there. I heard some people were told by Fitness First that they can claim their kits on the day itself. Poor runners... sayang ang PhP 300+ na binayaran nila. I think Globe really didn't expect the huge turn out. Thus, the lack of race kits. On the other hand, strict implementation of rules teaches us to comply next time. I'm just saying.

5k runners in front of me

It's already past the time that they announced they were going to start the 5k race, numerous runners were already in front of me. AC got to go to the toilet before the race starts. Maybe excited din siya di lang nagpapahalata sa akin lol

singlet that were issued to us

I also took off my long sleeves and hooded jacket and changed into the singlet that they issued to us. Ang init kasi buti nalang it didn't rain that morning.

starting line

stopping all the traffic for the racers

The enforcers who were present that day should be commended for not letting the runners lose their momentum. All traffic were stopped as the other runners and I crossed the street.

two way run

I am nearing the 2.5k u- turn when I took the photo above. The road seems narrower by then since it has became two way.

fellow 5k runners

sponsor of drink station

3rd water station

I was not able to taste the 100 plus sponsored drink, I only stopped at the water station.

winner ka talaga , kuya!

For my third race, I finished under 42 minutes for the 5k run. A 10 minute improvement for my last race of 52 minutes finishing time. But official race result are going to be announced tomorrow. I can't wait. We have an official timing chip tied to our shoe laces to get a more accurate result so they say.

all sweat at the finish line, yey!

with ms. Karen Davila

at Runnr

back at the parking garage

my cuz's rubber soles... calling mr. Quickie!

My cousin showed me his rubber shoes that he is about to retire... hello, talaga namang dapat itapon o ipamigay na. Buti nalang hindi nasira ng tuluyan habang tumatakbo siya lol I took this shot of his soles while waiting for our orders in Figaro Coffee.

my number

disposable timer

hope it works

my race kit

All the while, I thought that with a big sponsor like Globe would have a very coordinated team to organized such events and it was one save for the miscommunication it has encounter with some of the runners who were not able to get their kit that they paid for. I pity them.

Globe - Run for Home

Globe - Run for Home

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Running Diary: still taken during PTAA run

runners for the 5k

10k runners

I was told he is an "alamat" in races like this

this dog joined too

running priest isdatchu?

Running Diary: 1st PTAA Charity Run Event "run, run for children's fun"

June 14, 2009

1st PTAA Charity Run Event

University of the Philippines

Diliman, Quezon CIty

6am

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finisher shirt

I love my number

live strong wrist band

I finished overall 471st place out of 554 participants with time 52:05. It was my first time in a 5k race. I am proud to say that this time I really finish a race. Yihaaaaaa! My first race was 3k and sad to say I was not able to finish it.

Official result

Running Diary: My first marathon at age 33

Date: May 31, 2009

Event: Run with K.I.D.S.

Venue: UP Diliman, Q.C.

Time: 6am

C woke me up with a text around 3:30 am. I couldn't get myself to get up for a very early breakfast and beg to just postpone it and have it at 5 am instead. After picking up her other friend CC, we went looking for the nearest drive thru, thank God for Mc Donald's!

After downing our egg mc muffin and longganisa rice meal, we picked up AA (sounds like a battery but he is not haha), who will run for the 5k. We arrived at the venue around 5:45 am, pinned our number, have it checked and waited in line.

It turned out that the 3k runners should be positioned at the back since the 5k and 10k runners are running first. Lucky me, it was my crush Diether who was calling the start of the run for 3k runners. Upon hearing the bang, C and CC were running so fast that I was not able to keep up with them.

I was not a bit worried because many runners were starting slow. Pacing myself, I don't want to force myself, I started walking faster and then jogging and when I felt I'm too tired i would slow down. Until I reached CC at one of the many drinking stations. C was nowhere to be found.

start of the line for 5k and 10k runners

pose before the run

Diether, with cap

ready, set, go!

can't help myself, pic with Oblation in the middle of the race

When I saw CC, he told me that we can cheat our way to the front, bad idea! We didn't get the pink necklace and I am not proud that I didn't complete my first race. I know a little bit of rain is not an excuse to give so yes I joined my first race but I didn't complete it.

C showing her pink necklace

certificate at the end of the race

till next time

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