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The race this coming Sunday is definitely going to a memorable experience for me… for several reasons.

Though I have not seriously trained lately, nor have I been able to log in any runs for the past 3-4 months, I will  push myself to finish my first 21k.

If not for myself, for others.

I am proud to be an iamninoy advocate… I am proud to be a “hero”

[NOTE: For more info on the iamninoy campaign, visit http://iamninoy.com]

Miracle Run DISCOUNTS and MORE!!!

To all those who haven’t registered for the MEN’S HEALTH MIRACLE RUN this coming March 29, here are some good news!

1. INCENTIVE FOR RUNNING CLUBS AND GROUPS

Register as a group of 20 or more runners and enjoy at P50 discount. How? Go to the SUMMIT MEDIA OFFICE or any of the designated registration centers (R.O.X. – BHS, R.O.C. – UP Bahay ng Alumni) and submit your registration forms in bulk, stapled and with the designated GROUP NAME. (ie. IAMNINOY Runners, RUN4CHANGE, Team RunRio, Team Bald Runner, etc.

2. CLAIMING RACE KITS

One issue most runners have with the Men’s Health races is that the race kits are released on-site or can only be picked up at the Summit Media Office (Robinsons Cybergate Tower 3).

Men’s Health will be at the CONDURA RUN, together with the race kits. Yes, you heard right! They will be there to accept registration or to give out the race packets for the race.

3. OTHER DISCOUNTS

First it was well kept secret but the cat is now out of the bag. With UP as a venue partner, you can avail yourself of other discounts. If you are a student, faculty member, staff or part of the alumni, you are entitled to 10% discount. Just show your proof such as your UP ID.

Second, if you have the February or March issue of Men’s Health, you are entitled to 10% discount.

Third, if you were lucky enough to grab a flyer of the Men’s Health Miracle Run, you are entitled to a 10% discount.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Avail of all these great discounts

NOTE: Registrants can only avail of one discount promo.

AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS:
1. [b]GROUP DISCOUNT[/b]-P50 off for group of 20 or more runners.
2. [b]UP Discount[/b]-10% for UP students, faculty, staff, alumni (show your UP ID)
3. [b]Have a Feb or March copy of Men’s Health [/b]- 10% discount
4. [b]Miracle Run Flyer[/b] – 10% discount

Close call in the skies…

Last Thursday, my parents and my brother left for the US to attend an Orthopedic convention in Las Vegas. Saturday morning, my sister wakes me up and seemed somewhat distressed.

M: Eric! Can you check what flight Mom and Paps are on?
E: Ok.. Why?
M: Check NW2 if that’s the flight they were on.. Search the internet, google it. Some sort of accident happened and over 30 people were reported to be injured.”

I opened my Dad’s email and did confirm that they were on that Manila-Narita-Los Angeles flight aboard NW2. I was starting to get anxious. I searched the internet and this article came up [INQUIRER.NET].  What struck me was this part of the news report: “Among the most seriously injured were three Filipinos — two men and a woman – Jiji national news agency reported, quoting local police”.  I think my heart skipped a beat since I know my parents always sit in the exit row (my dad has long legs and wants more room to be comfortable, especially for long flights). I didnt want to tell my sister since she might get ever more worried since she has been trying to get in touch with my parents and brother since she found out about what happened thru the news.

I didn’t really know what to do but pray that nothing bad happened to them. Over 45 passengers were injured and around 20 were seriously injured, most of whom needed to be brought immediately to the hospital. Others were thrown out of their seats and hit their head on the ceiling. 

A few hours later, I get a message from my brother thru facebook. Whew! They were safe… thank God!

Earlier today, my sister visited the house and told me that she got an email from my dad and brother. Apparently, they were the “saviors on board NW2″ This was my dad’s email…

Dear Melissa,

You should be very proud of us, me and Rich. We were the only doctors on board and we were the ones who attended to all the casualties, more than 20 in all. There was a big airport pocket that jolted the plane an hour before landing and this caused the passengers to hit their heads on the ceiling and young children flying in the air and landing on the floor. Most had cervical spine injuries. One was so injured that he had spinal shock and transient paralysis. Rich did some improvised cervical braces (PGH style) as temporary measures, since they did not have cervical collars in the plane. Some patients had scalp laceration, contusions, backspasms etc. We attended to all patients until the plane landed in Narita. We then gave instructions to the paramedics and advised them on the extent of injuries, telling then which patients need to be transported first to the hospital. All NWA staff were all praising us for our good deed. Your Mom was so proud of us. The reward was 5000 miles rewards to each of us, and then Rich and Mom were again upgraded to business class all way to LA. We were all seated together in Row 9 E F and J. It was a very fulfilling trip. Sayang, in all the confusion I forgot to give the camera to your Mom…sana na video nya kaming attending to all the patients who we laid down on the floor.

Tonight we watched the Laker-Hornets game at the Staples Center. I drove the car of your tito Berio. The Lakers won in overtime.! We will be meeting with Nani, Sarah and your Tita Lulu this weekend. So long for now. Keep in touch. Kisses to the boys!!

DAD

After reading their email, I felt so proud of both my Dad and brother I didn’t have to be worried after all.

Vertical Run?

This video clip reminds me of the Vertical Run held in Makati City Hall last year… I wanted to join but it coincided with another event I had already registered for. I wonder if they’ll do it again?

Getting there…

I’m really happy that I’ve got people encouraging me to get back to training… and their prodding has been working! Well, aside from the fact that I also feel I need it considering that I’ve gained some weight back, lost muscle, and suffer from muscle memory loss (if there is such a term).

Slowly but surely…

Slowly, but surely… I’ll get there AGAIN and hopefully, go beyond what I’ve already accomplished. I slumped back to over an hr for my 10k… I’m giving myself several weeks to get back into shape. Slowly but surely will be my goal… also, I’m waiting for my shoes to arrive.

Bringing back good habits…

I used to have good habits… until I stopped running. Ironic thing was the fact that I’d eat anything I wanted and console myself with the idea, “Ok lang yan, I’ll burn it anyway…” but this was the time I stopped running. So much for sabotaging myself. It was also around this time that I got back to drinking… more of binge drinking. Not just my usual “Jack Coke” but beer also.

So I’m also brining back my good habits of eating carbs in the morning, protein for lunch and greens or light foods in the evening. I should AGAIN stay away from fatty foods, and limit my servings, if not take out, pork and beef. I should focus more on chicken and fish, more helpings of fruits and veggies. No more chocolates, sugar-rich foods, Krispy Kreme dougnuts, hi-calorie junk food as McDonalds, KFC, Yellow Cab Pizza or coffee from Starbucks. I’m also sticking to grilled and steamed foods, and lessening fried foods (argh!).

The hardest thing to do is to stay away from alcohol… I enjoy drinking, and I do a whole lot of it. But I guess I’ll have to settle for red wine, the healthier alternative.

Back on track, almost…

Well, I’ve been running for the past two weeks already, almost every day if possible. However, I still feel I’m unworthy of going back to ULTRA to train. I mean, I know no one really cares, but I’ve told myself that I only deserve to go back after I get back to the conditioning I was in when I was peaking. So until that time comes, I veering away from ULTRA. I’ll concentrate first on building up my endurance.

I’ve found alternative venues where I can train. I’ve been doing 800s, 400s and 200s in an improvised “track oval” and I’ve also managed to log in some decent recovery runs. In fact, I’ve been doing some hill training. Hopefully all of these pay off.

Keeping my eyes on my goals…

I’ve lost sight of my initial goals but this time around, I think I will be able to see them through.

Goal# 1 – do a sub-50 for 10k
Goal #2 – finish my first 21k
Goal # 3 – reach my ideal running weight of 150lbs

With all that in mind… the Passion Runner plans to make a comeback!

Running Mob

I wonder if these kind of pranks can be done here… Laugh trip!

Men’s Health Miracle Run 2

After the sucessful Men’s Health Urbanathlon held in UP Diliman last November 16, Run For Change brings Men’s Health back on campus with their MIRACLE RUN this coming March 29. This is one event you surely musn’t miss! Read on…

The Men’s Health 10,000km Miracle Run is a unique event that will gather all sorts of runners—those who run to compete or simply those who want to push their limits. This time, they’re all running for those who can’t. 

Be part of this unique running event where finishing first or last doesn’t matter at all. 

Be one of more than 1,000 runners who will run a 10km. course (OR a cumulative total distance of 10,000 km.) for the benefit of those who can’t. 

[DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM]

Registration fee: P350 / individual
Registration starts March 16, 2009 

REGISTRATION SITES
Summit Media
6/F Robinsons Cybergate 3, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City 

R.O.X.
Bonifacio High Street
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 

R.O.C.
U.P. Bahay ng Alumni
U.P. Diliman 

 

Claiming of Race kits will begin on March 16, 2009 at:
Summit Media
7/F Robinsons Cybergate 3, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City 

Rules and Regulations

 

• Total race distance is 10km (5km course x 2 laps)
• 10km. runners will run the course twice (2 laps)
• Team members will run one at a time, with each member running 1 lap each
• Team members will exchange places at the Team Transition Area
• The first team members will be released the same time as the 10km participants, while the second team members will await their partners at the Team Transition Area

Hydration stations

• There will be 4 hydration stations throughout the course

Other reminders

• The race will begin at exactly 6:00am
• Onsite registration will be from 4:30am to 5:30am ONLY
• Onsite claiming of race kits will be from 4:00am to 5:30am ONLY
• Have fun

MORE DETAILS AT THE MEN’S HEALTH WEBSITE.