EXPLORAC Trail Run 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!
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11K,
22K,
addiction,
Apag Marangle,
Explorac,
no registration fees,
Our Races,
out-of-town,
Pampanga,
Trail Run,
NatGeo Earth Day Run 2013
There are more reasons to celebrate the Earth Day. And there are more ways to do it. But what on Earth did the Road Eaters do to participate in this event?
Of course, of the many reasons to take part in this celebration, the Road Eaters simply became one with the Earth by joining National Geographic Channel's Earth Day Run 2013.
Weekly marathons were no longer a surprise and were already part of the Road Eaters culture. Nothing could stop them, even if this run attracted anxiety due to the recent Boston Marathon tragedy; even if this was another expense (sheesh); nor after a punishing trail run a week ago! What on Earth!
Well, they made sure that this should be a group run, and this should be slower, noisier (they made fun of everything that their eyes could bear to see), and selfier. Selfie-er or Groupie-er? Oh, they kept on showing their best poses for each photographer along the way. Unfortunately, some were only by-standers. False Alarm.
The Jemai signature pose.
On their Finisher's Tee.
Race Results (updated on June 7, 2013)
Off to Longganisa Sorpresa!
Sin Tax Run 2012
The last race of the year organized by no less than Runrio Inc. had the cheapest registration fee that the Road Eaters had ever encountered. It was a great opportunity for runners to join a marathon who were not into singlets, medals or any finisher’s items. For the Road Eaters, they were free to choose their favorite singlet to wear.
The Sin Tax Run was a 6 KM run that used the symbolic 16. For a measly sum of 16 pesos, runners could support Coach Rio’s advocacy in voting for health and demand for sin tax reform which was still pending for 16 years. The running event took place on December 16, 2012 at the Seaside Boulevard, Mall of Asia.
Only 5,000 participants would be accepted on a first come, first served basis. As expected, a great number of registrants flocked the registration sites. Some had to bring logbooks with hundreds of names listed. Jemai the generous Road Eater registered all Road Eaters and paid their registration fees. Wow!
The event happened a week after the Milo Marathon Finals. It was a good form of addiction for the RoadEaters, but aware of some lessons in the past so they decided to jog slow, chat with co-RoadEaters, tease each other, make jokes, and do hilarious running acts just like what Kevin did. They also welcomed Eya, who showed strength during her first run.
Watch how they enjoyed the run and approached the finish line altogether!
With credits to...
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Other clips included to highlight other marathons in 2012.
Off to Kenny Rogers Roasters!
36th Milo Marathon National Finals 2012
This year, the biggest, longest, and grandest national MILO Marathon eliminations were held in different cities across the country in continuing to help raise funds in providing running shoes for the underprivileged children.
On July 29, former Elite Runners Josh, Kirk, Jemai, BJ and Jek joined the Manila eliminations. After waiting for almost 5 months, the transformed Road Eaters were back for the Milo Marathon’s culminating event.
It was a challenging run. All runners need to be serious to finish their chosen category for a specified time frame or else they would be picked-up by Milo’s official vehicle. Most of the Road Eaters succeeded in beating their previous PRs. What’s more, they’re very proud of Lyvia.
All Road Eaters successfully crossed the finish line within the time limit. Lootbags given to all runners were stuffed with Nestle goodies. Beautifully engraved medals were received by the 21K runners. And Jemai printed the names of each Road Eater on their certificates. All these make all runners Champions For Life.
Race Results (updated on December 12, 2012):
Off to Tapa King!
Tag :
10K,
21K,
addiction,
Elite Runners,
MILO Marathon,
Our Races,
rainy marathon,
SM Mall of Asia,
Tapa King,
Rexona Run 2012
A week after surpassing Run United III, enthusiastic 21K Road Eaters Josh, Kirk, Jemai and BJ challenged themselves for another running event. In just a matter of 7 days, those almost fully-charged Road Eaters were ready to outrun themselves. They were joined with new members Julie and Wax who ran their first 21K. Lyvia was there to support them.
Rexona Run 2012, which was originally set in SM Mall of Asia last August 12, 2012, was postponed to September 23, 2012 due to the effects of the Habagat Disaster. With the theme “Outrun Yourself!” this much-awaited race provided more fun-filled activities for over 8000 participants.
The Road Eaters’ strong willpower pushed them to their limits. Injuries were inevitable and a new lesson was learned: that was not to run in two consecutive major running events without ample rest and recovery.
But these were the reasons why this run was still one of those memorable events:
Lucky Lyvia got a RUNNR’s visor. Somebody unknowingly left it!
Lootbags were filled with lots of goodies after the race!
Best of all, each of the Road Eaters received their Finisher’s Medal.
The Rexona Run 2012 organizers were very proud MAKING FUN-filled activities. And the Road Eaters were also proud MAKING FUN of themselves.
then...
then...
and...
Wait, here's one more thing:
Billy Joe's Exhibition
Off to Conti's Pastry Shop & Restaurant!
