Jun 8, 2013
There are many marathons out there to be had, but not many like Ayala Land and R.O.X.’s EXPLORAC Trail Run. This was the club’s 3rd out-of-the-metro run and 2nd trail experience. This marathon set out in just a matter of 6 days after their flashy Run United II marathon.
Lucky Jerome, he got 15 free slots all-in-all for 11K and 22K. Fifteen Road Eaters got this rare chance to experience this difficult challenge without registration fees. This adventure took the Road Eaters on a one-of-a-kind scenic run along dusty lahar-laden paths amidst the grassy plains and streams partly surrounded by the forest.
The run started at Ayala’s Visitor Center and ended at the Ayala Nature Park. Enter scorching sun and its unbearable heat turned the site into a desert-like scenario. Unlike the sandy dunes in Ilocos, Porac, Pampanga’s desert-like appearance is due to the volcanic mudflow. Streams served as oases and runners had no choice but to cross them. Surprisingly, there was a short rope segment where runners had to do steep climbs. In just one day, the Road Eaters experienced the earth like never before.
The Top Runner for 11K: Jessica!
Race Results (updated on June 25, 2013)
Off to Apag Marangle!
