No Bib Number & Singlets YET for 25k Runners of New Balance Power Race

God the Almighty is absolutely amazing.  Of all the sundays where I need to do my first 25k training run, it was scheduled on Nov 16, the exact same date of New Balance Power Race check out the details at takbo.ph! It clearly is a miracle that they have 10k and 25k to choose from!  I’m relatively new to running so I rarely encounter 25k races. I normally see 5k, 10 and in few circumstances,  a half and full marathon.  Am I ever thankful that there’s a 25k offered. 

When I first saw my marathon training plan, my worry was where can I do my long distance runs?  I regularly run at Manila Memorial Park and the thought of running around that loop 11-15 times makes me shudder.  Not because of something creepy and scary but I get bored easily if I see the same puntod or mausoleum over and over again. Wouldn’t you feel the same way?

Going back to the subject of this post,  25k runners will get their bib numbers and singlets on race day itself.  When Tsi and I signed up this afternoon at New Balance Glorietta, the staff informed us immediately about it.  Apparently,  the production and delivery of singlets didn’t make it in time for the start of registration.  Oh well as long as I’m officially registered, I’m happy.

At the registration area, we met a couple of runners who are part of a running group called Heavenly Runners based in Molino.  They told us that the club consisting of about 25 runners regularly run at Heaven’s Gate cemetery.  Immediately,  we felt some kinship with them because Tsi and I also run at the cemetery near where we live!  They are also participating at the Botak Paabilisan race tomorrow so I wish them all the best!

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Biking at Daang-Hari This Morning

 

Tsi and I woke up early to meet our MTBiker NFF (New Found Friends) Ana, Allan Vincent and Allan P. at Manila Memorial at 6:30am this morning.  We wanted to do the sabak trails in Filinvest, Alabang but because of last night’s rain,  we decided to just ride to Daang Hari to Molino.

It was my first time to use my MTB in Daang Hari.  According to Allan the route is about 20kms roundtrip.  It was not as tough as I thought before.  There were hills that definitely shoot up my heart rate.  But for the regular roadies and mountain bikers that I encountered this morning,  it was absolutely nothing to them.

I also saw the pretty ladies of Team David Salon with David riding with them!  I envy those strong girls and wish I could be in their team but since I use MTB not a road bike,  it will forever remain a dream.   

Took a short break twice during the ride.  Once at a small cafe that serves hot pandesal and the other when we were returning back.  It’s at the area where a lot cyclists make tambay, even sell jerseys and shorts.  Saw my badminton friend Bong, who used to be president of Rizal Badminton Club.

Enjoying this sport tremendously.  I am looking forward to doing the Sabak trails next saturday morning.  Should be a good preparation for my 10-miler La Salle Run on sunday, July 13.

 

PHOTOS

 

Much anticipated stop-over at Fulton St. Cafe.  Allan told us the pandesal is good!  This is on the right side of Daang Hari if you are coming from Alabang to Molino.

Pramis the pandesal is soft and delicious!  They are served hot too. 

 

Smiling but deep inside scared of the return when we do the turn-around in Molino.  The cafe is located at the high point of the incline.  You get to watch a lot of bikers claim victory or defeat as they climb it.  I observed though that most roadies find it easy. Super sanay na talaga. 

 

With the two Allans.  My cousin Tsi was the one who took the picture.  Ana had to return early because she has work.  Sagabal talaga sa trabaho ang bisikleta!

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