My thanks:

To takbo.ph for the chicken and rice…

To Team Baldrunner for the boiled egg and the water…

To those people who cheered me up, who appreciated my running, who praised my effort, and also those who mocked me down. I’m not “sira ulo” or “buang” or crazy or insane tho…

To photographers who took pictures of me (send me a copy, please…).

… and I want to congratulate Jonel aka bugobugo for finishing sub4. See, you made it!

/I paced him on the last 15k…

/I ran barefoot!!!

Photos by: Photovendo, Vener aka runulmtd and Rodel aka argonautquest

Elite Multi-Sport Resources (EMR) would like to announce that the 2009 edition of Shake Rattle and Run – the Halloween Costume Fun Run has been canceled for this year.

Originally scheduled on October 30, 2009 (Friday) at 6PM, this unique and fun event will return in 2010.

Circumstances brought about by Typhoon Ondoy have made it difficult to properly promote and produce this annual event to the standards expected.

Please watch out for further announcements on the 2010 Shake Rattle and Run event. It’ll be a shocker!

Start/Finish area

Situation at the start/finis before the gunshot

Few minutes before the awarding. The green tent was where the runners would receive the freebies including fresh buko juice.

Long table of water for 196 runners

BIB # for three different categories

Yup, this is not from patafa, we found a freeware digital clock from internet for this event.

Don’t get me wrong… yes, you see Bataan Death March Ultramarathon banner. I got permission from Baldrunner to use this banner for the event, “Slow down race on progress” Thanks, BR!

yes, thats the medal for the winners

Thanks takbo.ph!

Takbo Kontra Ondoy 250 (TKO250) is  a project initiated by Team Hardcore to help the victim of Ondoy (click the detail here)…

TKO250: Team Hardcore and Takbo.ph

Jinoe of takbo.ph

Baldrunner in TKO250 with Lester, Margareth, J and Jonel

Takbo.ph

Team Hardcore

TKO250: Team Hardcore & takbo.ph

Cris Sabal

Mari of Team Hardcore

About a month ago, I received an assignment from the Pathfinder Club Officers to organize a run for a cause, “Run for Pathfinder”* in AIIAS, Silang, Cavite on September 20, 2009, 1.5k, 3k and 5k.

Honestly, I was reluctant to received this job simply because I never done this in the past. However, I took this responsibility as a challenge for me.

I would say that the experience of being a runner and race director is totally different. It is true that both will experience tensions, stresses and tired. However, I would again say that to be a race director is more tiring and stressful than a runner.  At least, that’s how I felt last Sunday.

In order to have an idea on how to run a race, in the last three races I participated, I came early to observe how things at the assembly area, starting area, etc. In the same way, I left the finish area late to observe how they manage the runners at the finish are, especially the finish time. I volunteered myself in the Baldrunner’s event, “Masters Run” and luckily I was assigned by Coach Titus as race official at the finish area. This was the time that I really observed how they record the time of the runners. I thank Baldrunner for this opportunity. Few days before the race, I made a call to Baldrunner to seek advice on how to organize this race. From this conversation, I had confidence that everything would be just alright.

Saturday evening at 6pm was the first technical meeting with all the marshals and race officials. I spent more than two hours explaining the mechanic of the race, the assignments of all marshals and race officials, A-Z about the run… and of course, long tables of water, enough marshals in every junctions and the punctuality of the gunstart are included in our discussion. The plan, as announced, was to start the race at 6am, assembly time was 5.30am with a brief program.

No frills all thrills!

Right after the meeting finish, we proceeded to the start/finish area to start preparing the area for the race.

I slept in a tent near the assembly area at 12.30am and woke up at 2.30am. Well, the truth was I couldn’t sleep that night. My mind was keep on working and thinking many things about the race…

Quarter to three am, we started to distribute the tables and water in each water stations.

4.00am: Assembly area was crowded already with marshals and race officials. I asked rj aka thefirstgrader to checked all the water stations to make sure that we have long tables and ample of water and cups.

By 5am, I gave last short instructions to all marshals and then dispatched them to appointed stations.  About this time, aldwin aka aldzheimerz was ready with the digital clock. We don’t have patafa guys here hehehe aldwin got the software for the the digital clock from internet. The course was measured on foot with GF305 by myself.

5.30am: The emcees were ready to start the short program. I emphasized to them for several times that the program should adjust with the gunstart at 6am right after the Philippines National Anthem.

5.50am: All runners has been checked in.

5.56am: GUNSTART. 4 minutes early than the plan…

5k runners start the race that morning, followed by 3k and 1.5 with 5 minutes intervals.

When all runners went off, we immediately clear the start/finish area and divided the road to the finish line by three division according to each categories. The assigned race officials for each lane were ready as well as the time keeper. Race officials with certificate and goodies were also ready behind the finish line.

To make sure that the runners were okay and to check that the all water stations and check points were working according to the plan, I ran the course once. By doing this, I could run and talk with the runners and stop in each water stations and checkpoints. I just feel that it’s just good to know everything is alright by yourself instead of hearing it from someone else.

…all runners finished the race.

196 participants, representing 18 countries (Korean, Filipino, Indonesian, Myanmar, Russian, Chinese, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Japanese, Nigerian, Kenyan, Ecuadorian, Indian, South Pacific/Tongan, American, German, Mexican and South African) ran the race.

Now, this is the things which is very interesting to me. Almost everything we need during the race were sponsored.

Water sponsored by Filcan Ice & St. Barbara; sport drink by Mr. & Mrs. Jared Medena; tarpaulin and medal by Davies paint; BIB numbers, certificates and marshals identifications by Print for Less; Power cookies/granola by AIIAS Health Department, fresh buko at the finish line by AIIAS, banana and cookies by Dr. Almocera and Drs Orbe; sound system by SSD.

Other sponsors such as: TAKBO.PH, Drs. Romel Salagubang, Mrs. Prisca Oendo, St. Thomas Bldrs., Kaong, FMC?Laochengco Bldrs., Evy, Reyna Bldrs., Kristy, EMV sash and furniture shop, Mr.&Mrs. Brofas, Marivic Buendia, Arlene de Dios, Pinedas, Eric Nasution, Michael Oluikpe and Melissa Lepon.

Our big appreciations goes to all of you for helping us, your children, our children in Pathfinder Club.

Special thanks to the Committee members of the Run for Pathfinder: Cherille Rabaya, Jennifer Libalib, Lorrein Medenilla, Beth Siapco, Aldwin Tapeceria and Elmer Brofas… Praise God we did it!

*Run for Pathfinder is a run for a cause to help financing the activities of the Pathfinder Club which focus on children 10-15 years old. This club is more or less a Boyscout that train the children to be independent in many areas, to help them develop mentally, physically, and spiritually.

General Race Rules

After examining the 1st Bataan Death March Ultramarathon 102 last April 5, 2010, especially on the issue of cheating, the race director, M/Gen Jovie Narcise (ret) aka BaldRunner come up with totally different rules and regulation to be applied in the 2nd Bataan Death March Ultramarathon which will be held on March 6-7, 2009. According to him, the rules and regulation will follow the Badwater Ultramarathon Races Rules. I’m pretty sure that this race rules will be contextualize to our situation in the Philippines. I hope BaldRunner will come up with the race rules anytime soon.

To give you the idea of the rules, below is the race rules I copy from Badwater website.

Badwater Ultramarathon Race Rules

1. There are three starting times for the 2009 Badwater Ultramarathon (6am, 8am, and 10am on July 13, 2009), but all racers in all groups are competing in the same race. Runners may attend only their assigned start time. Runners must check in at the start line, ready to race, 30 minutes prior to their start time. Starting Groups are assigned by the race director and are non-transferable. Split times will be collated throughout the race to maintain overall standings. There are only two divisions: men’s and women’s. The racer to arrive at the finish line in each division with the lowest overall time, based on their starting time, will be considered the winner.
2. The race number must be worn on the front of the body, unmodified, unfolded, and visible at all times during the race. It may not be worn on the head or hat.
3. The clock does not stop for any reason until the race course officially closes 60 hours after each designated official start time. All racers must leave the course by the 60th hour.
4. Running must always be single file, on the far left side of the road or off the left side of the road, facing traffic (pacers, too).
5. Racers must make their presence known at all Time Stations located along the route. Runner arrival times at Time Station will be recorded.
6. The race ends at the Mt. Whitney Portals. If you choose to hike to the summit, please remove any official race logos and be sure to have the appropriate permits from the Forest Service.
7. Racers, crew, and staff must not litter, mar, or pollute the landscape or environment.
8. All racers, crew and staff must display courtesy, good taste, decorum, and sportsmanship at all times. Nudity is specifically not allowed.

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Legal and Bureaucratic Issues

1. All racers must follow and complete the entire application and entry process, filling out all forms and paying all necessary fees.
2. All racers must sign the Entrant Contract.
3. All racers and all crew members must sign the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability / Release of Name and Likeness. Each entrant must also bring the properly completed Check-In Form and Medical History Form to Runner Check-In.
4. All race vehicles must meet the minimum requirements of property damage and personal injury liability automobile insurance for the state of California. All vehicle drivers must be fully licensed.
5. All racers and at least one crew member for each entrant must attend Racer Check-In and all of the Pre-Race Meeting. Those racers who do not complete the scheduled check-in and attend the meeting will not be allowed to participate. No exceptions.
6. All racers must be willing to submit to a drug urine test before, during, or after the race. If any USOC banned substances are detected, the racer will be disqualified from competition and listed as DISQUALIFIED FOR DOPING in the final standings of the race.
7. No TV, film, or video crew, person, producer, director or other broadcast media representative may accompany or cover any racer or the race itself without the specific written permission of the Race Director. All film crews must sign a Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement and pay a Rights Fee. Additionally, Death Valley National Park and/or the U.S. Forest Service may also require payment of a filming fee and signature of a filming agreement.
8. All racers and crew must pay the Death Valley National Park Entrance Fee. Proof must be brought to Runner Check-In. Runners will not be allowed to check-in for the race without proof of paying the Park Entrance Fee.
9. All entrants must bring one U.S. dollar (or more) in a sealed envelope to the Pre-Race Meeting. Please write the runner number on the envelope. This envelope will not be returned and the money will be donated to charity.

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Support Crew and Assistance

1. Each racer must be accompanied by a support crew comprised of at least one four-wheeled motor vehicle and two crew members - both of whom are legally licensed to drive and at least one of whom can speak English – at all times. Each racer must have his or her own personal support crew and vehicle; crew and support vehicles may not be shared, except informally in the spirit of the event, i.e., crews may lend assistance to other racers or crews. Race entrants may have no more than two support vehicles and no more than six crew members in total (including “unofficial” and “family cheering squads”) at the race. This includes at the finish line: no more than six crew and two vehicles.
2. Runners must progress under their own power without drafting, helping, pushing, supporting, or any other type of physical assistance. Runners may not use walking sticks, ski poles, or the like. So-called “cooling vests” or other types of artificial / technological cooling systems may not be worn or utilized by race entrants while making forward progress on the race course. (Click here for more on this.) Crewmembers may not carry an umbrella or shade cover for a runner.
3. Runners may not be accompanied by more than one pacer at any given time while making forward progress on the race course. Additional crew members that are handing off supplies to the runner and/or pacer must be off the roadway at all times (i.e. left of the white line on the shoulder).
4. Runners must not run abreast with other runners or with pacers on the roadway. All running must be single-file on the roadway. If runners or pacers want to run next to one another, they must be OFF the roadway, i.e. left of the white line. Pacers may not run in front of race entrants at any time.
5. Crew members may not use illegal drugs, stimulants, or dope, as well as alcohol of any kind, during the race or at any official race events or activities.
6. Runners under the age of 60 may not be accompanied by pacers or moving crew members between Badwater and Furnace Creek.
7. Wheeled conveyances (other than a motorized support vehicle), including in-line skates, strollers, and bicycles, are prohibited on the course at all times. Likewise for hovercrafts and helicopters. Runners accompanied by any such conveyance will be disqualified.

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Support Vehicles

1. Support vehicles may not be wider than 78″ in width, as stated in the manufacturer specifications. Small Cars, Minivans, and SUVs are recommended. Oversize SUVs, vans, and trucks, or other types of oversize vehicles are strongly discouraged, even as a secondary support vehicle. Motorhomes and RVs are specifically not allowed. Race entrants may have no more than two support vehicles and no more than six crew members in total (including “unofficial” and “family cheering squads”) at the race. This includes at the finish line: no more than six crew and two vehicles.
2. All support vehicles must have their headlights on whenever the engine is running, 24 hours a day.
3. All race vehicles must have highly visible signage on the back of the vehicle stating “CAUTION RUNNERS ON ROAD,” as provided by the race organizers at Runner Check-In. Magnetic, reflective, professionally made signs for this purpose can be made to order by your local sign shop instead.
4. All support vehicles must have their racer’s name and race number easily visible on all four sides. This type of sign can be made, for example, using yellow, white, or pink adhesive shelf paper with at least 6 inch letters. This should be done in advance of coming to Death Valley. Magnetic, reflective, professionally made signs for this purpose can be made to order by your local sign shop.
5. Vehicle windows may not be blocked or obstructed with any signage, paint, or the like.
6. Only one support vehicle is allowed for each racer at the Start Line before the race and then between the Start Line and Furnace Creek during the race.
7. Due to a severe parking shortage at the finish line, no more than two vehicles per runner may be on the Whitney Portals Road and/or parked at or near the finish line.
8. Vehicles must “leapfrog” the runner at all times. Attempt to make each “leapfrog” at least one mile or more in length. Racers may not be “shadowed” (driving a vehicle at the runner’s speed) and vehicles must not “caravan” (drive together, like a train, at any speed). Driving may never be at the speed of any racer. Driving must be done at the speed of traffic, never slowing down to encourage, talk to, or lend assistance to any racer while moving. All assistance must be provided by pedestrian crew members; handing off of supplies from the vehicle is never allowed.
9. Vehicles must be parked completely off the road surface whenever they are stopped (with all four tyres right of the white line). Many areas of the route have very little shoulder for parking so care must be taken in choosing stopping places. When stopping/parking, vehicles may not stop on the left side of the road. All stopping/parking must be on the right side of the road, off the roadway.
10. All vehicles must obey the vehicle code laws of California at all times.

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Safety and Medical Issues

1. Remember, at all times and in all situations, safety is the most important issue. This means safety for racers, crew, staff, and the general public. The roads are not closed for this event and are, in fact, quite busy with tourist and local traffic.
2. I.V.s (intravenous fluids) are not permitted during the race. If a racer receives an I.V. during the race, for any reason, then that racer is disqualified and must withdraw from the race and the race course.
3. From 700pm to 600am each day (night) of the event, while outside on the race course, all racers and all crewmembers/pacers must wear reflective material facing in all four directions, as well as blinking red lights facing front and rear. Racers and crewmembers are encouraged to wear reflective material during the day as well. We highly recommend the products from ZombieRunner.com (click “Nighttime Running” in their store.)
4. Racers are responsible for both their own and their crew’s actions; crews are responsible for both their own and their racer’s actions.
5. Always look and listen both ways before crossing the highways. Remember that drivers will not expect to encounter a racer or parked vehicle out on the course. Remember we are on public roads. Racers should not cross over the highway more than necessary; crew should cross the highway carefully to bring assistance to their racer.
6. All entrants and crew must study “Medical Risks in the Badwater Ultramarathon,” “Dangers of Running in the Heat,” and “The Dangers of Hot Weather Running”.

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Leaving the Course or Withdrawing

1. Every inch of the course must be traveled by each racer. In the event of a routing error, e.g., wrong turn, the racer may be driven back to the exact original spot where he/she left the course and continue running from that location. There will be no allowance made for lost time or miles run in the wrong direction.
2. If a racer needs to leave the course, his/her crew must note the exact location with a numbered stake in the ground. This numbered stake must be visible from the road in both directions. The racer must then resume the race from the same place that he/she left it. The numbered stakes will be provided to all runners at Runner Check-In. Racers may only leave the course for appropriate reasons such as rest or medical attention. Focus must be kept on the speedy completion of the course.
3. If a racer withdraws, he/she or his/her crew must contact Race Headquarters or a Time Station immediately. Name, reason for withdrawal, time of withdrawal, and miles completed must be stated. All racers and crew who drop are encouraged - and expected – to come to the finish line and both post-race events to greet and celebrate with their fellow racers and crews.
4. All Emergency Evacuation costs for participants or crews will be borne by that person or their heirs. The race organizers are in no way liable or responsible for emergency evacuation.

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Awards

1. All racers who begin the event will receive a Badwater Ultramarathon race t-shirt, hat, Race Magazine, and a goodie bag. All racers who officially complete the event within 60 hours will receive a finisher’s medal and a finisher’s t-shirt. All racers who officially complete the course within 48 hours will also receive a commemorative Badwater Ultramarathon buckle.

Badwater Ultramarathon Race Rules

(Last updated June 12, 2009.)

General Race Rules

1. There are three starting times for the 2009 Badwater Ultramarathon (6am, 8am, and 10am on July 13, 2009), but all racers in all groups are competing in the same race. Runners may attend only their assigned start time. Runners must check in at the start line, ready to race, 30 minutes prior to their start time. Starting Groups are assigned by the race director and are non-transferable. Split times will be collated throughout the race to maintain overall standings. There are only two divisions: men’s and women’s. The racer to arrive at the finish line in each division with the lowest overall time, based on their starting time, will be considered the winner.
2. The race number must be worn on the front of the body, unmodified, unfolded, and visible at all times during the race. It may not be worn on the head or hat.
3. The clock does not stop for any reason until the race course officially closes 60 hours after each designated official start time. All racers must leave the course by the 60th hour.
4. Running must always be single file, on the far left side of the road or off the left side of the road, facing traffic (pacers, too).
5. Racers must make their presence known at all Time Stations located along the route. Runner arrival times at Time Station will be recorded.
6. The race ends at the Mt. Whitney Portals. If you choose to hike to the summit, please remove any official race logos and be sure to have the appropriate permits from the Forest Service.
7. Racers, crew, and staff must not litter, mar, or pollute the landscape or environment.
8. All racers, crew and staff must display courtesy, good taste, decorum, and sportsmanship at all times. Nudity is specifically not allowed.

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Legal and Bureaucratic Issues

1. All racers must follow and complete the entire application and entry process, filling out all forms and paying all necessary fees.
2. All racers must sign the Entrant Contract.
3. All racers and all crew members must sign the Accident Waiver and Release of Liability / Release of Name and Likeness. Each entrant must also bring the properly completed Check-In Form and Medical History Form to Runner Check-In.
4. All race vehicles must meet the minimum requirements of property damage and personal injury liability automobile insurance for the state of California. All vehicle drivers must be fully licensed.
5. All racers and at least one crew member for each entrant must attend Racer Check-In and all of the Pre-Race Meeting. Those racers who do not complete the scheduled check-in and attend the meeting will not be allowed to participate. No exceptions.
6. All racers must be willing to submit to a drug urine test before, during, or after the race. If any USOC banned substances are detected, the racer will be disqualified from competition and listed as DISQUALIFIED FOR DOPING in the final standings of the race.
7. No TV, film, or video crew, person, producer, director or other broadcast media representative may accompany or cover any racer or the race itself without the specific written permission of the Race Director. All film crews must sign a Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement and pay a Rights Fee. Additionally, Death Valley National Park and/or the U.S. Forest Service may also require payment of a filming fee and signature of a filming agreement.
8. All racers and crew must pay the Death Valley National Park Entrance Fee. Proof must be brought to Runner Check-In. Runners will not be allowed to check-in for the race without proof of paying the Park Entrance Fee.
9. All entrants must bring one U.S. dollar (or more) in a sealed envelope to the Pre-Race Meeting. Please write the runner number on the envelope. This envelope will not be returned and the money will be donated to charity.

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Support Crew and Assistance

1. Each racer must be accompanied by a support crew comprised of at least one four-wheeled motor vehicle and two crew members - both of whom are legally licensed to drive and at least one of whom can speak English – at all times. Each racer must have his or her own personal support crew and vehicle; crew and support vehicles may not be shared, except informally in the spirit of the event, i.e., crews may lend assistance to other racers or crews. Race entrants may have no more than two support vehicles and no more than six crew members in total (including “unofficial” and “family cheering squads”) at the race. This includes at the finish line: no more than six crew and two vehicles.
2. Runners must progress under their own power without drafting, helping, pushing, supporting, or any other type of physical assistance. Runners may not use walking sticks, ski poles, or the like. So-called “cooling vests” or other types of artificial / technological cooling systems may not be worn or utilized by race entrants while making forward progress on the race course. (Click here for more on this.) Crewmembers may not carry an umbrella or shade cover for a runner.
3. Runners may not be accompanied by more than one pacer at any given time while making forward progress on the race course. Additional crew members that are handing off supplies to the runner and/or pacer must be off the roadway at all times (i.e. left of the white line on the shoulder).
4. Runners must not run abreast with other runners or with pacers on the roadway. All running must be single-file on the roadway. If runners or pacers want to run next to one another, they must be OFF the roadway, i.e. left of the white line. Pacers may not run in front of race entrants at any time.
5. Crew members may not use illegal drugs, stimulants, or dope, as well as alcohol of any kind, during the race or at any official race events or activities.
6. Runners under the age of 60 may not be accompanied by pacers or moving crew members between Badwater and Furnace Creek.
7. Wheeled conveyances (other than a motorized support vehicle), including in-line skates, strollers, and bicycles, are prohibited on the course at all times. Likewise for hovercrafts and helicopters. Runners accompanied by any such conveyance will be disqualified.

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Support Vehicles

1. Support vehicles may not be wider than 78″ in width, as stated in the manufacturer specifications. Small Cars, Minivans, and SUVs are recommended. Oversize SUVs, vans, and trucks, or other types of oversize vehicles are strongly discouraged, even as a secondary support vehicle. Motorhomes and RVs are specifically not allowed. Race entrants may have no more than two support vehicles and no more than six crew members in total (including “unofficial” and “family cheering squads”) at the race. This includes at the finish line: no more than six crew and two vehicles.
2. All support vehicles must have their headlights on whenever the engine is running, 24 hours a day.
3. All race vehicles must have highly visible signage on the back of the vehicle stating “CAUTION RUNNERS ON ROAD,” as provided by the race organizers at Runner Check-In. Magnetic, reflective, professionally made signs for this purpose can be made to order by your local sign shop instead.
4. All support vehicles must have their racer’s name and race number easily visible on all four sides. This type of sign can be made, for example, using yellow, white, or pink adhesive shelf paper with at least 6 inch letters. This should be done in advance of coming to Death Valley. Magnetic, reflective, professionally made signs for this purpose can be made to order by your local sign shop.
5. Vehicle windows may not be blocked or obstructed with any signage, paint, or the like.
6. Only one support vehicle is allowed for each racer at the Start Line before the race and then between the Start Line and Furnace Creek during the race.
7. Due to a severe parking shortage at the finish line, no more than two vehicles per runner may be on the Whitney Portals Road and/or parked at or near the finish line.
8. Vehicles must “leapfrog” the runner at all times. Attempt to make each “leapfrog” at least one mile or more in length. Racers may not be “shadowed” (driving a vehicle at the runner’s speed) and vehicles must not “caravan” (drive together, like a train, at any speed). Driving may never be at the speed of any racer. Driving must be done at the speed of traffic, never slowing down to encourage, talk to, or lend assistance to any racer while moving. All assistance must be provided by pedestrian crew members; handing off of supplies from the vehicle is never allowed.
9. Vehicles must be parked completely off the road surface whenever they are stopped (with all four tyres right of the white line). Many areas of the route have very little shoulder for parking so care must be taken in choosing stopping places. When stopping/parking, vehicles may not stop on the left side of the road. All stopping/parking must be on the right side of the road, off the roadway.
10. All vehicles must obey the vehicle code laws of California at all times.

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Safety and Medical Issues

1. Remember, at all times and in all situations, safety is the most important issue. This means safety for racers, crew, staff, and the general public. The roads are not closed for this event and are, in fact, quite busy with tourist and local traffic.
2. I.V.s (intravenous fluids) are not permitted during the race. If a racer receives an I.V. during the race, for any reason, then that racer is disqualified and must withdraw from the race and the race course.
3. From 700pm to 600am each day (night) of the event, while outside on the race course, all racers and all crewmembers/pacers must wear reflective material facing in all four directions, as well as blinking red lights facing front and rear. Racers and crewmembers are encouraged to wear reflective material during the day as well. We highly recommend the products from ZombieRunner.com (click “Nighttime Running” in their store.)
4. Racers are responsible for both their own and their crew’s actions; crews are responsible for both their own and their racer’s actions.
5. Always look and listen both ways before crossing the highways. Remember that drivers will not expect to encounter a racer or parked vehicle out on the course. Remember we are on public roads. Racers should not cross over the highway more than necessary; crew should cross the highway carefully to bring assistance to their racer.
6. All entrants and crew must study “Medical Risks in the Badwater Ultramarathon,” “Dangers of Running in the Heat,” and “The Dangers of Hot Weather Running”.

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Leaving the Course or Withdrawing

1. Every inch of the course must be traveled by each racer. In the event of a routing error, e.g., wrong turn, the racer may be driven back to the exact original spot where he/she left the course and continue running from that location. There will be no allowance made for lost time or miles run in the wrong direction.
2. If a racer needs to leave the course, his/her crew must note the exact location with a numbered stake in the ground. This numbered stake must be visible from the road in both directions. The racer must then resume the race from the same place that he/she left it. The numbered stakes will be provided to all runners at Runner Check-In. Racers may only leave the course for appropriate reasons such as rest or medical attention. Focus must be kept on the speedy completion of the course.
3. If a racer withdraws, he/she or his/her crew must contact Race Headquarters or a Time Station immediately. Name, reason for withdrawal, time of withdrawal, and miles completed must be stated. All racers and crew who drop are encouraged - and expected – to come to the finish line and both post-race events to greet and celebrate with their fellow racers and crews.
4. All Emergency Evacuation costs for participants or crews will be borne by that person or their heirs. The race organizers are in no way liable or responsible for emergency evacuation.

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Awards

1. All racers who begin the event will receive a Badwater Ultramarathon race t-shirt, hat, Race Magazine, and a goodie bag. All racers who officially complete the event within 60 hours will receive a finisher’s medal and a finisher’s t-shirt. All racers who officially complete the course within 48 hours will also receive a commemorative Badwater Ultramarathon buckle.

This is my first post about the 2nd Bataan Death March Ultra Marathon 102k. I haven’t seriously train for this event. The load of my class works are overwhelming which drag me away from running as often as I want. I was shocked to see my heart rate from GF305 after Makiling Challenge 12k last Sunday. It showed that the avarage heart rate was 180 bpm and the maximum was 207 bpm. That was so high! My normal heart rate before was avg: 130-145 bpm and max: 175-180 bpm. I hate to admit that I pushed too hard. I forced my self even without proper training and lack of mileage.

It’s time to get back!!!

Below are the information I copy from Baldrunner events about Bataan 102k.

The following are the Bataan Death March Events for the year 2010:

1) 2nd Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race—-6-7 March 2010

2) 1st Bataan Death March 102K Duathlon Challenge (10K Run-80K Bike-12K Run)—-21 March 2010

3) 1st Bataan Death March’s Hiking Experience—-9-11 April 2010

2nd Bataan 102K Ultramarathon Race is limited to only 150 participants to include foreign runners.

Registration Fee For the 2nd Bataan 102K Ultramarathon Race is Two Thousand Pesos (P 2,000) for local runners and Seventy US Dollars (US $ 70.00) for foreign runners.

Deadline of Registration/Application on this Page  is January 5, 2010. (Ultramarathon Race)

After a thorough screening process, runners who will be included in the final list of participants/competitors will start receiving e-mail letters or SMS messages as an approval of their acceptance to join the race effective January 15, 2010. They are given 15 days to pay their registration fee.

Last Day of Payment of Fee is February 1, 2010. (Ultramarathon Race)

Registration Fees for the other Bataan Events are still undetermined.

Just few weeks ago, I climbed Mt. Makiling through UPLB to survey for the upcoming survival training. Since this mountain is rainforest mountain, leech is common. In fact, it is the house of this carnivorous aquatic, bloodsucking terrestrial worm. It was a blessing for them during our two days one night in that mountain because they had an ample supply of blood. The moment we stepped on the wilderness area, those little *cute* worm started to invade our body from all directions, crawling… looking for a better *hot* spot to have their potluck.

They are easily to spot on the trail or leaves. They will stand like a stick of matches and then jump when they detect our body heat.

In every 10 steps while trekking up the mountain, we have to stop and checked/clean our body from them. We would then pick 1 or 2 that were crawling up to our neck *no, it was a joke, not 1 or 2, mannny of them*. They went to our neck because that was the only part of our body which was not covered and where the body heat was high.

This limatics were really problematic!

Back to our title…

This morning I joined for the first time Makiling Challenge in U.P. Los Banos. I arrived at the vicinity at 5.30am. The starting area was in front of baker hall. It was raining this morning. The race started 24 minutes late from the schedule. So many talking inside the building in which not many runners paid attention. Most of the runners were outside having their warm up including me. I asked RJ Almocera what they were talking about, he also couldn’t listen well although he was inside the building.

It was a small race or community race. I would like to compare it with Run with M.E. few weeks ago in Ateneo. Although it was a small race but many elite runners were presents including Team Baldrunner.

The race started exactly 6.24am accompanied by rain.

From the front of Baker Hall, we went straight for about 50m and then turn right. From this point, the route start to climb gradually. Not long after that, the first killer incline challenged us. One of the many inclines that morning. Entering College of Forestry, we were given a bonus of about 500m flat. Enough for us to take deep breath and pick our pace again. Soon after that was a long gradual hill. Passing the check point of Makiling Rainforest ranger station, the route became rough.

Now, the route became really tougher and rougher.

Sobrang maghirap talaga pero enjoy na enjoy ako :p Eyes focus on the road. Missed to do that, injured! Uneven surface, loose rocks, huge and small stones were just scattered.

I committed sin that morning,… I walked for a few second to catched up my breath hahahaha

On the way back after the u-turn was another challenge. Yes, I was flying downhill. I felt that all my organs in my body especially in my abdomen and chest were in turbulence. My hands were stretch to both side to make a balance to my body while running downhill. Eyes focus on one object only and that was the road in front of me. I didn’t put any attention to runners I’ve met anymore. I was running 2.35 minutes/km downhill. However, it doesn’t last long tho. I discovered a problem in my shoes. My TNF BOA I used this morning has no space in front for my toes anymore. The toes were forcing so hard toward the shoes which made me to slow down a bit. It eventually caused blister on one of my toe. I should have been use mizuno wave musha which is one size bigger.

I enjoy the race tho it was tougher. I just enjoy being in the wood, looking at the huge trees and listening to the sound of different kind of animals in the forest…

With AUP runners

Farther… Higher… Rougher…

Jerry, GET BACK TO YOUR TRAINING!!! heart rate: avg: 180bpm; max: 207bpm. Finish time: 1.04 unofficial

PS. Special thanks to Carina who accomodate us. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated. And to AUP runners, so good to see you. Hope to run with you guys sooner.

Two years ago, on November 04, 2007, I joined my first race in Baguio, Milo half marathon. My finish time was 1:52:57.

Two years later on last August 8, 2009 some of the Team Hardcore made our way to Baguio to participate in Milo 21k. The night before the race, I recalled that fateful day of my first race in 2007. I came to Baguio with some friends three days before the race. Before the race day, I ran half of the route with my coach, Angelo Padua of Dagupan City.

Milo marathon in Baguio is more than a race for me. It’s personal… because it was here I ran my first race and because I just love the city, HighAltitude city located above 1500+masl.

Morning of August 9, 2009 was different. It’s been raining a couples of days before. The rain was on and off, cloudy and foggy. But the chill factor was the winds. It was pretty strong. That morning, I decided to use three layers of clothes and glove but still when we came out from the hotel, it was freezing.

I knew already what to expect in this race, I knew the route by heart. I knew the challenge of the rolling hills and the winding roads.  But I didn’t expect that the weather that morning would be between 10-12 degree F. I was really shivering. I don’t have much fat in my body anymore. Even just an aircon, I could easily feel cold. And now I’m exposed to that cold temperature. Jonel aka bugobugo called basang sisiw hahaha

Rain started to poured out few minutes before the gunshot. Some runners were shouted to start the race because it was just so cold and you could imagine how runners who came all the way from manila look like that morning. All of us were in running jacket, long sleeves, long pants and caps too.

When I decided to run in Baguio, I just wanted to enjoy and had fun. To enjoy every kilometer of the distance. To enjoy the smell of  the pine trees, the cool breeze while reminishing my first race. It was just a perfect day/race. I finished in 1:47:22.

I don’t know if I still can run this race next year

My thanks to Jonel for the breakfast that morning and for everything you did to the Team Hardcore. Kim O’Connel… you are trully HARDCORE! Keep that in your mind. In your age, you still run, that is something… I don’t know if I could still run in that age. The reason is simple, I’m probably not be able to reach that age hahaha Kim, thanks for everything.

TeamHardcore (Jonel, Lester and I) at the finish area

Team Hardcore with Race Director Rudy B.

Team Hardcore

will i run in baguio again next year?

Bacolod Milo Elimination 21k *Manokan Run*

Jinoe of Takbo.ph and I arrived in bacolod on Friday August 28, 2009. We were fetched by his Father, stopped by in Bacolod to get our BIBs number and proceeded to Pontevedra where we were served with chicken inasal and several special dishes *ay ambot, nalipat ko gani ang pangalan, tuod guid, namet namet guid ya* as soon as we arrived by her Mother.

Bacolod is also a special city for me. I was staying here for more than a year and used to visit this place once a year. I’m pretty familiar with this place too.

Little did I knew that this is the first Milo 21k marathon in Bacolod. On saturday afternoon, I decided to survey the route of the race by following the flyers (read the post of Jinoe in takbo.ph). From Capitol Lagoon, runners would take left. On the second intersection *banga bata* turn right all the way to Lopuez East and u-turn.

Race day. According to the organizer, there were about 4,000 participants that morning. However, not many participants joined the 21k. First 2k, runners ran the busy Mandalagan street, right turn in Banga Bata, the road became narrow. Now sugar cane plantations were on the both sides of the road while the majestic Mt. Kanlaon far behind sit. The weather was just right. It was raining the night before. On the way to the u-turn, the sun was still behind Mt. Kanlaon and on the way back to Capital Lagoon clouds covered it. We ran with jeepneys, tricyles, big trucks loaded with sugar cane…

There was no km marker along the route. GF305 showed that I’ve been running for 5k but there was no water station yet. The first water station was available on the km 7th. The water was in a small plastic and not in a cup which I think is better than a cup. Because I just need to suck it without any difficulty or problem the water come inside my nose.

The route is relatively flat. The problem is approaching the u-turn, the road become narrow, holes here and there and there is one section which is under construction. It’s a good route to break a PR.  I did negative split in this race. On the second water station, which was located at the u-turn 10.5k, I drunk 1 plastic of water and a gu, walked for about 10m and picked up my pace. On this second half I overtook several runners which at the first half use to play with their pace.

I maintained 4.54 minutes/km.I finished the race in 1:45 unofficial.

I just want to let you know that the moment I discovered that my bib number was not there when I went to NBC Tent to claimed it last Thursday on August 13, 2009, somehow I knew that I wouldn’t get it. Specially when I heard that Mesh aka myironshoes didn’t also got her chip during Globe run.

Knowing that my bib number was not there, your guys directed me to go and wait for more than an hour just to write my name in you mac computer and informed me that Kenny Roger will call/text me.

I’ve been waiting your call/text, as you’ve promised, for more than 42hours but nothing…

I ran your race with the claim stub in my pocket, just in case people will ask me if I’m bandit.

How about that?