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!
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Run United III 2012
After the running club was built and trainings were held, the much anticipated first running event for the Road Eaters came.
As early as 12:30AM, the service van started to pick-up the Road Eaters in different parts of the Metro. They had to reach SM Mall of Asia before 4:00AM (21K gunstart).
Sleeplessness, excitement and anxiety were felt by the newbies for in the next few hours, a great action would be done. It was also a chance to travel with like-minded new friends.
Sleeplessness, excitement and anxiety were felt by the newbies for in the next few hours, a great action would be done. It was also a chance to travel with like-minded new friends.
Inside the van, people had their own kinds of businesses. There were eaters, sleepers, talkers, updaters, jokers, gigglers and a driver. Outside are bright lights in still-busy streets and rain clouds on a night-dark sky.
When they reached SM MOA, there was still time to warm up cold bodies before the 21K gunstart. They met the other club members as well.
At 5:30AM, the 10K runners (all newbies) started to run.
At the 5:45AM gunstart, Lyvia braved the 3K race.
The morning rain provided difficult challenges for the runners, especially the newbie Road Eaters. It was shivering. Clothes and shoes soaked in rainwater added weight. Worse, eyes were hit with spattering raindrops and eyeglasses got watermarks.
But to put it positively, it was freshening; a playful experience for the child in us.
Good thing, unlimited Powerade in plastic cups were provided. And lots of bananas too.
The Road Eaters waited until all had finished the race. 3K, 10K and 21K runners received Active Health Finisher’s Bag with medicines and other Unilab products inside plus drinks. And of course, Finisher’s Medal and Shirt for the 21K runners.
Happy and proud poses
The 21K finishers: Kirk, Jemai, BJ and Josh
The 10K finishers: Anjo, Hanna, Saldy, Angel, Kevin and Mitch
Of course, there was a special prize that awaited the best runner.
Guess who?
It's Kevin!
THE ONE who started the slowest during trainings but THE ONE who became fastest among all newbies during this official run. Congratulations!
Race Results (updated on September 19, 2012):
