You might be surprise to read this, or perhaps laugh… believe this or not, yesterday was my first time in my life to hit the oval track 
I’ve been running since last year in the mountains, trails, dirt, cement, asphalt but not in the oval track.
I finally got a bus from silang to pasay at 3.15pm and was able to reach ULTRA at 5.40, 10 minutes late from the appointed time. I was in the jeepney heading to Pasig from shaw and the driver was puzzled when i said i’m gonna get off in kapilyo. A very kind lady then ask me where would i go and i tell her ULTRA. She then instructed me where to get off and gave me direction how to reach ULTRA. I crossed the road, jog for about 5 minutes, asked a guy where is the entrance to oval track, and finally, ULTRA Oval Track.
I met Coach Espejo and the session was begin by having a warm up. Later Coach Espejo introduced me to Coach Salazar and continue with a specific warm up. I was impressed to know that Coach Salazar could speak some words of Bahasa Indonesia. In fact, he started to gave instructions in my language. Phew… i was laughing in most of the time.
…and of course a specific training of ‘drinking while running’ for me hahaha…
I would like to express my gratitude to the Team BaldRunner, Coach Espejo and Coach Salazar. Yesterday session was a new revelation for me. Thanks for the ‘anti-stitch Salazar’ technique by Coach Salazar . Thanks to Je for the water supply…
Looking forward to see you guys on Wednesday next week.
Can you drink now while running?
By: foreignrunner on November 20, 2008
at 4:15 AM
Hi Phillips, I still need time to practice tho…
i’m almost there….
By: highaltitude on November 20, 2008
at 4:29 AM
when they tried to teach me this last tuesday … i was blaming you hahaha. its sooo hard. i think most of the water ended up my nose. i think i will stick to squirting water out of my nathan flask.
By: bards on November 20, 2008
at 4:41 AM
hahaha… yup, its soo mahirap. it was messy. the water didn’t ended up in my nose or my mouth but it turn to be skin hydration… hahaha
By: highaltitude on November 20, 2008
at 4:57 AM
Hi Jerry. If I were in the Philippines, my Wednesday nights would be at the Ultra. I have complete confidence in Team Baldrunner. The coaches know what they’re doing and you can see the results already!
Coach Salazar, Coach Espejo, Baldrunner and I share many of the training philosophies. It’s everything for the running community to gain.
Take care and keep running! 2009 is not far off!
By: sfrunner on November 20, 2008
at 5:24 AM
Hi Jerry, as much as I want to join you I cannot because I’m on my taper now. Maybe next time I can join you and the Team Baldrunner. Have a nice workout.
By: rununlimited on November 20, 2008
at 7:33 AM
Wayne,
Nice to have you back… Yes, they really taking care of us professionally. I enjoy the training session. As much as i want to join every session, Wednesday is the only available slot for me.
Vener,
I know you are preparing for Milo full marathon. Wish you the best and hope to see you again…
By: highaltitude on November 20, 2008
at 8:57 AM
what time did your session end? i hope i could join you guys next week
By: ritchiealava on November 21, 2008
at 1:59 AM
jerry, i am glad you learned a lot and enjoyed the speed & water training. capt espejo & coach salazar are athlete par ecellence and IAAF-trained coaches and they updated on the latest developments in running. you have everything to gain here.
ritchie, the session ends up until the lights at the ULTRA are still on up to 9:00PM. see you soon.
By: kingofpots on November 21, 2008
at 2:23 AM
Ritchie,
If you come on time, at 5.30pm, the session will ends at 8.30. Hope to see you there!
BR,
As i’ve told you, i was overwhelmed by their efforts to bring us to a new level of running.
Thanks for giving us this free clinic, BR!!!
By: highaltitude on November 21, 2008
at 2:55 AM