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Archive for June, 2009
BOTAK Paatibayan Takbo 100 Kilometro
BOTAK Paa-tibayan Takbo 100 Kilometro in partnership with the University of the Philippines, College of Human Kinetics and Run for Change is having the first 100KM Ultra Marathon in Metro Manila this coming June 28, 2009 for the rehabilitation of the UP Track and Field Oval.
PTAA Race Results
Independence Day Run
Last June 12, as everyone was celebrating Independence day or perhaps starting to enjoy the long weekend, I decided to do a symbolic “INDEPENDENCE DAY RUN” around the streets of Dasmariñas Villag in Makati. This was my 2nd run for the week, with the first being interval training at ULTRA last Thursday.
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As my personal commemoration of our Independence Day, I decided to free myself from excuses for not running, for not watching what I eat, for not exercising and being active… in short, NO MORE EXCUSES. I’ve been out of the running scene since the start of the year and I think it’s taking it’s toll on my health already. My clothes no longer fit and I’m back to wearing the clothes I had already set aside a year ago. I am usually short of breath whenever I walk up the stairs at Malcolm Hall.
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I’ve been pathetically trying to run the past 6 months but my excuses have always gotten the better of me. I need to finish do this or do that, see this person, visit this place and all sorts of other excuses which I know in my head is just really an excuse.
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Those who helped me get back
As I was going through the difficulty of racing, there were people who continually supported me and helped me get back. First and foremost is my favorite “running classmate” and running buddy Doray who always asks if I’d be running a race or would be going to ULTRA to train. We’d give each other wake up calls and make kulit to get up, get dressed and head to ULTRA. Last Thursday, she was the reason that I finally went to ULTRA to run. I did my first interval workout, doing a 5km session after a 2km warm-up and drills.
Passion Runner and Doralicious at Condura Run
Ian is another good friend of mine who has been teaching me a lot of running techniques. He’s also very depnendable whenever I need a running companion. Good thing he doesn’t get angry everytime he ends up waiting for me.. hehe! I tell him, “Let’s meet at ULTRA, 6am” and then I arrive by 7:30am. Peach Ian!
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Coach Rio, Ian and Passion Runner
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Another person whose been really helpful is Jay, the co-owner of Paul Calvin’s Deli. We met each other at the Men’s Health Miracle Run in UP and we’re both part of the original iamninoy runners. He paced me during my pitiful run during the 3rd AutoReview Run for Road Safety and Courtesy where I did a time of 36 mins for 5k. He did not allow me to walk, jog or stop for a second. He was pushing me all the way and kept on saying, Kaya mo yan! Konti na lang. If it weren’t for Jay, I doubt I would have finished the race running. It was the first race I joined for the year wherein I didn’t walk.
1st PTAA Charity Race Event
I think this is the most rewarding race event yet! Imagine, 10 top raffle prizes to be awarded include roundtrip tickets to either Hawaii, Hong Kong or Macao. There are also $200 discount vouchers to any destination in the US plus accomodotations for two at Manila Peninsula, Pan Pacific or two nights accomodation in Bangkok. There are also other 20 minor raffle prizes such as shirts and travel bags. Aside from this, each runner gets a free Lance Armstrong Livestrong Baller as a token for helping renovate the Playroom for Pediatric Patients of East Avenue Medical Center.
We’re back online! v 3.0
After being out of commission for more than 2 months, RUN FOR CHANGE is now back online with v3.0. Visitors can expect new features and a lot of surprises. One thing to look forward to would be articles from contributors who would share their passion about running, gear, travel and training tips. So much is in store with v3.0
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To everyone, enjoy! 
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-Passion Runner
Spirit of the Marathon
Spirit of the Marathon is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries.
