Run United Philippine Marathon 2012
The Road Eaters together with 12,000 estimated number of running enthusiasts became part of history as race organizer Runrio and Unilab Active Health launched its first-ever marathon in promoting nationalism through sportsmanship.
Almost late for the 21K gunstart, the Road Eaters hurried at the starting line. That was the first run without any warm up. New members Carol (who was previously an Elite Runners' buddy) and athletic Arjay joined the Road Eaters Running Club for the first time on their first 21K run.
Where else could they find finishing a marathon in an exclusive red carpet finish line under an exclusive finish arc with colorful balloons while cow bells ring and marching bands, video/photo shots and other surprises await? (what a mouthful!). The Road Eaters didn't see those stuffs. Those were for the 42K runners only! Toinks!
Here's something to be proud of: What the club offered in this marathon is its blasting 10K and 21K runners.
Oh c'mon, RUPM is just a practice game. Soon, they'll eat that 42K road. More than that. And maybe a grand circus parade will await them. Teehee!
To finish the race carrying miniature Philippine flags and wearing the symbolic singlets in blue, red and white was definitely patriotic. Definitely the colors of the Road Eaters Running Club.
Off to Army Navy Burger & Burrito!
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!
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):
