My 10K Runs

Next on my list of running milestone are my 10 kilometer runs. This is the stage where I doubled my previous 5 km runs and in preparation and sort of a test if I can endure the half-marathon.

Greentennial Run (January 2011)

Greentennial Run's start/finish line; the loot bag also shown hanging on my shoulder

Greentennial Run's Race Bib

A fun run organized by the De La Salle University Alumni. To date this was indeed a "fun" run and the happiest run I joined; not to mention lots of photographers in the race route and more than a hundred bucks cheaper than other runs.

Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 (Run for the Dolphins)

Condura Skyway Marathon 2011 Race Bib

Condura Skyway Marathon finisher's medal

Condura Skyway Marathon banner

Running on top of Skyway is truly a feat for a runner and to everyone! It was a great experience and though the registration fees are marvelously priced, I would give in as this is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. For this run, it was also my first and only run along Ayala Avenue; just try to imagine the organizers have managed to close two one of the most important streets in the metro - Skyway and Ayala Ave.

Run United 1 2011

Run United 1 2011 race bib

Run United 1 2011 start/finish line

One of RunRio's most anticipated running series; and I think this made RunRio into what it is known for now.

NatGeo's Earth Day Run 2011

NatGeo Earth Day Run 2011 race bib

NatGeo Earth Day Run 2011 start/finish line

I miss running with them! One of the controversial runs in 2011 as its organizers failed to uphold what it's advocating for - Earth. Well, I think they used plastic cups for the hydration and cups usually scattered by runners along the race route which irked some people seeing this scenario. Anyways, one of the usual runs that felt was organized by RunRio.

I Ran for our Mother Earth

Last weekend was my scheduled run for the month of April, the NatGeo Earth Day Run 2011. I was excited for this event considering that it has the same organizer with Condura Skyway Marathon and it was promoted by one of my favorite channels - National Geographic; not to mention that the route organizer is Coach Rio!

Here are some of my feedbacks and observations on the said race, both nice and cruelsome...

We were expecting difficulty on parking spaces due to what we had experienced on our last run - Run United Leg1 2011. But to our luck, we got a legal space just a couple of walk from the starting line. By the way, this race got over 10,000 registrants so most likely it has the same number of runners with Run United.

It was my first time to see a fireworks display right before the race. Somehow it made me amaze and brought up the metabolism within me. Nice job!

A simple announcement lead to confusion to many: "All runners please proceed to the starting line!" I am running for 10k and when we got to the starting line, throngs of people are already there, it was very crowded then! I think organizers should also think and be wary of the announcements that they will be releasing.

Hydration stations were pretty sufficient and traffic flow were strictly implemented on motorists. Just a no-no of scattered plastic cups along the way. We even noticed sponges along EDSA flyover from Kalayaan to Buendia when we are on our way home; please protect also our flyovers!

I was a bit disappointed with this race, why? there are no loot bags! We cannot deny the fact that most of race participants do expect on the giveaways after finishing the race; included here are the booths and program to entertain the numbing muscle pains of the runners. Well, I just stick on my mind that I was able to help other people/specie/our Earth.

On more thing! Having no timing chip for both 3k and 5k races made me think of the whereabouts of their registration fee. It was quite expensive huh! They used bar codes instead, roughly, this would just create inaccurate results.

Over-all, I am happy in joining this race. Maybe not plainly due to the race itself but because of my peers I am with.

For the race info and results, you may visit this link: http://www.natgeorun.com/2011/