My Longest Race of the Year (So Far): Run United 2

Before I noticed it, Run United 2 came, and while I survived, I can’t say I was quite prepared.  Not only was it my longest race thus far, it was also one of my slowest race ever.  Here’s my Run United 2 story.

The crowd at the starting line of RU2 32K

Enervon Activ powers fitness experts and students of the 2013 PHASES Conference

Unilab Active Health invited yours truly to bear witness to the Philippine Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences (PHASES) Conference, held at the University of Santo Tomas Medicine Cinematorium last May 23-25, 2013.  I was only able to attend the final session, but here’s the rundown of this event:

Enervon Activ Ambassador Coach Rio Dela Cruz imparts proper warm-up drills for running

EXPLORAC: Run, Explore, and Experience Earth Like Never Before

(Press Release) Beyond progress and technological breakthroughs enclosed within the urban landscape is a rich and diverse outdoor geography, most often unexplored.  As AyalaLand and ROX, the country’s premier outdoor provider, aims to encourage people to discover the magnificent glory of nature.

adidas King of the Road 2013 Singlet and Finisher’s Medal

Here’s something that could add to your motivation in joining this year’s adidas King of the Road—presenting KOTR 2013 event singlet and finisher’s medal:

Finisher’s Medal (Front)

Race Updates: Explorac Trail Run by AyalaLand

As promised, here are some updates regarding this forthcoming trail run by AyalaLand called Explorac:

Explorac Trail Run is strictly by invitation, but the good news is that it’s FREE!  You may still be able to get a free race kit here.  Claiming period is from June 04 to 07, 11AM to 8PM at qualified TNF stores.  Those who registered today, June 04, can pick up their kits from June 06 to 07, 2013.

Going to EXPLORAC Trail Run Site:

Via commute:

• Take a Bus going to Dau
• Take jeep going to Angeles City jeep terminal
• Take another jeep going to Porac.  From Porac you can take tricycle going to Sapang Uwak

Driving directions:

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For more information about this event, visit explorac.ph.

Related:

• Teaser: AyalaLand’s EXPLORAC Invitational Trail Run

Run United 2 (2013) Race Results

This is probably the fastest race results I have ever seen from any RunRio event.  The race results are courtesy of Kulit Runner and you may view the results here.

To all the finishers, congratulations!

Puma Unveils Mobium Elite, Launching A New Class of Performance Running Footwear—Adaptive Running™

(Press Release) MANILA, PHILIPPINES (SS 2013) – Global sportlifestyle brand PUMA launched a new-to-market category of performance running—Adaptive Running™—with the introduction of the Mobium Elite shoe.

Running about in Metro Manila’s Roads: Cramming for RU2

Time flies when you’re having fun, and also when you’re quite busy.  Being a one man team at work made me forgot all about the rest of the world and before I noticed it, it was just a week before it’s time for my first 32K of the year, Run United 2 (due this Sunday!).

Long time no see, BGC

Teaser: AyalaLand’s EXPLORAC Invitational Trail Run

AyalaLand will be having a trail run very, very soon (as in Saturday, June 08, 2013) to be held for the first time in Porac, Pampanga, called EXPLORAC Invitational Trail Run.  More details to come very soon!

MultiSport 101 Camp 2013 Leg 1

(Press Release) Learn how to Swim, Bike, Run at MultiSport 101 Camp 2013.  The first Running leg kicks off this Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 5:30 AM – 8:30 AM at Bonifacio High Street Activity Center with Coach Michelle Estuar and Coach Titus Salazar.  Registration is FREE!*

*Registration is free for all MultiSport Philippines Magazine subscribers.