The Early Bird Registers for the takbo.ph Runfest Early!

Oh yes, you read it right! I just wanted to make sure that I'm one of those blessed 3000 who get the cool customized singlet and will run for takbo.ph's anniversary run!

I'm really excited about the singlet because I think it looks good on me *wink*. But what's more exciting is that my girlfriend Tey also registered for the 5k! This is her first ever race registration and I am happy that I have been a very good influence to her. >:P

On my way to the office (I work night shfit), I passed by New Balance Glorietta to register my girlfriend. Thanks to Noel Camarillo for the registration assistance. :P

Special thanks to the NB Glorietta staff (oh man, I forgot to get his name!) who took my picture when I tried on the sample singlets.

Here's a look at the sample singlet. This is XL. NB Glorietta only has S and XL samples.


Can't wait for my own!


Mabuhay takbo.ph! I'm sure this is so gonna be fun! :P Let's celebrate running!

The registration for the takbo.ph anniversary run opens today! For more details, please go to (where else?) takbo.ph.

P.S. I'm not Don but I sure wish I am one.

The Skyathon Bora Beach and Surf Run!

Who ever said going to the beach means you need to miss those runs?! Well, no one! :P So no one's stopping you either from joining Skycable and Bayan DSL's Skyathon Bora Beach and Surf Run! [They have a 5K and a 10K run along the white sands of Boracay].

Mabuhay! Register now!



Here's the map. Cool, huh?! :))


This really looks like a lot of fun! And you know what? If you register, you also help with the clean up of your favorite white beach! Oh yeah!

Start your healthy lifestyle the Skyathon way at Guilly's Island on April 24, 2010.

For more details, visit skyevents.multiply.com. The Skyathon Bora Beach and Surf Run will be officiated by Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP).

The Value of Being Early

It's often advised to arrive at the race venue at least an hour before gun start. And there are a number of reasons for this. For one, you have a buffer time in case you get lost (which has happened a couple of times already for me and Noel!). It also gives you enough time to be in thermal equilibrium with the environment [yeah yeah, I miss thermodynamics!].

You can plan your pace or review your game plan because of that extra time. You can also warm up/stretch better because you're not rushing (we even stretch as a group) and you get the chance to bond with friends/fellow runners who are difficult to find later after the race, especially big races!

If you're confident enough with your pace, being early means you can stay in front of the pack at the start line! This also means (if you are really speedy like Eugene "Ostrich" Yasay) that you do not have to overtake that much and you can focus on moving forward. [If you are a slow runner or a beginner, it's best to stay at the back at first. More than the confidence boost you get when passing others, it is your safety that matters. ;P]

And and and... if you're in front, you get good arc shots at the start line! Plus celebs of course! Hahaha... Thanks to the Green Miles photographers for these shots. Mabuhay kayo at si Piolo! ;)

That's Noel right on the line. I'm on his left. Click image to see full size.

Sir, Present, Sir! Click image to see full size.


Caught on Cam - Earl checking out Piolo! Click image to see full size.


Six guys are holding their watches but only Piolo was looking at the time. :)) Click image to see full size.


These shots are from the Race Day Facebook Album of The Green Miles Run page. Become a fan! :))