Frugal Cebuanos

photo credits from this site.

Journeying James commented on my previous post, that Cebu has cheap racing rates. You see ever since the running boom, the registration fee has gone up in Manila. Gone were the days were one has to pay P150-P200 race.

Here in Cebu, if the race is pegged, let's say at P350.00, expect there will be little participants. Some of my paisanos would even complain for such fee. To convince the participants, the organizers will justify it by giving free breakfasts, loot bags and freebies. Even during the first staging of the Cebu City Marathon, there were participants who complained why the one has to pay P650.00 for the full marathon. The organizers compensated it with a finisher's medal shaped like one of the islands best known produce, the mango. The bulk of the P650, and the P450.00 I paid for my half-marathon, was also for the timing chip. It was the first race in Cebu that used timing chips.

This September, Cebuanos will have to pay P500.00 to be able run in the Milo Marathon. The Milo Marathon this year is a run for a cause. This is also the first time that Milo will use timing chips. Half and full marathon participants will have a finisher's medal (as long as you hit the finish line before the curfew time) and a finisher's shirt (for the full mary only).

the Milo bling. I like.

So, we Cebuanos are the frugal type of people. We make sure if we dish out our hard earn money for a race, we make sure the fees are justified. To Journeying James, come to Cebu, and experience cheap racing!

Adelante, Cebu! First Recoletos Run

If De La Salle University (DLSU) students will shout, "Animo!", the students of the University of San Jose-Recoletos(USJ-R) in Cebu will definitely say, "Adelante!". Adelante means forward, and Cebu is moving forward. Just a week after a run hosted by the Silliman University Alumni in Cebu, the Josenians (as the y are commonly known for) will host the First Recoletos Run- Run for St. Agustine this August 29. Oh it's my dad's birthday!

A certain tipster by the name of "Poruoslogs" gave me some of the race's details.


Race Categories: 3K/5K/10K
Assembly Time: 4:00 AM
Gun Start: 5:30 AM for 10K
               5:45 AM for 5K
               6:00 AM for 3K
Venue: Sumilon Road, Cebu Business Park at the back of Collegio de la Imaculada Concepcion (CIC-Main Campus)


Registration Fee (inclusive of singlets and race kit):
   1. Early bird (To those who will register from June 14- August 14, 2010)- P200
   2. From August 14-27, 2010- P250

Registration Venue: USJR Engineering Office, USJR Alumni Office, Cebu City Sports Commission @ the Cebu City Sports Complex (aka Abellana) and RUNNR @ the Ayala Center-Cebu.


Early Registrants may redeem their race packets starting on August 21, 2010 from 10:30 Am to 7:00 PM. Regular registrants may redeem their race packets on August 27, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Race packets will be distributed at Sug-angan Restaurant at J. Llorente St., Cebu City.


Again, say this with me this time, "ADELANTE!".

Updates on the Energizer Night Run

So some guy actually send me a personal message through my Facebook account with regards to the race's most important details: registration fee and registration sites.

The registration fee is pegged at P350.00. I say, it's worth it with all the stuffs they are going to distribute during the race.

Interested individuals may register at these establishments:
1. R.O.X.- Active Zone, Ayala Center-Cebu
2. Runnr- Ayala Center-Cebu
3. Parkmall Customers Service Desk- Mandaue City.

Energizer Night Race Will Hit Cebu

photo credits from this site.

This is not the first time Cebu's hosting a night race. The "Midnight Run" during the Christmas break was the other non-morning race, until a TV station showed the TVC in one lazy Sunday morning. This folks is the Energizer Night Run! As of this moment, more and more people are interested to join this race in Facebook. So to those who are not in the circle of many (lucky) Cebuano runners, here is the gist on the race details. *NOTE: I just "copied-and-pasted" this because I am lazy!

Date:	Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time:	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	Parkmall West Parking Area, Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu

Assembly Time: 6:00 PM.
Race officially starts at 7:30 PM.
Race Category: ALL RACE CATEGORIES ARE OPEN TO ALL.
a. 3K
b. 5K
c. 10K
Race Kit:
a. Singlet
b. Race bib w/ race number, barcode stub, baggage stub with runner’s medical information.
c. Route map
d. Race information and mechanics
On the event date, runners should claim the following from the Registration Counter:
a. Energizer headlight
b. Energizer cap

NOTE: Only those who have officially registered, signed and submitted the waiver, and have checked-in properly are entitled to win in the race.

*limited to 2,000 runners

Registration date and location of the registration booth is still to be announce. 


Last March 27, Malaysia hosted the Energizer Night Run. The distance categories were 10K, 21K, 42K and a 4x10K relay. They even dished out finisher's medals! 


So mark July 10, 2010 on your calendars, folks!

Joga Bonita

That's "beautiful game" in Portuguese!  I know this is a running blog, but I can't help talking about football or soccer! This year is a World Cup year, and the finals is being held, for the first time, in African soil. I just saw my favorite, the Netherlands defeated Denmark 2-0! I never get bored every time the Dutch or Oranje play their deadly counter-attack game.

Unfortunately, in this part of the world, most of the Filipinos don't seemed to care about football, or soccer, as it is fondly called here. But for someone who used to play (My only goal was an own goal back in high school!) and appreciate it's beauty, here are the reason why I love football:

1. It transcends barriers. Whether in terms of race, stature or anything in between, football is being played every where in the world, by every one!

2. You can see real men cry. My most memorable "real men can cry" moment was Cristiano Ronaldo's! He was crying during the awarding ceremonies of the 2005 FA Cup Finals between Manchester United and Arsenal FC. Manchester United dominated the whole game which ended with a 0-0 draw. Arsenal FC (my favorite club) won the game via a shootout. 

3. Men (and women) acting silly. Whether the it's the players themselves doing silly dances, back flips, sommersaults, or fans singing their lungs out with team (or club) songs, dress silly with a mug of beer at hand. (What's your favorite club or team song? Mine is "You'll Never Walk Alone" for Liverpool.)

4. Passion. Think of the hooligans. That's the reason why they exist!


5. Straight men kiss each other. Check out the French team during substitutions or check out the celebration after a goal, straight men can't help it but kiss each other...on their cheeks, that is!

6.  You can play the game at any surface and in any weather conditions.

7. The rivalries. It's more intriguing than those prime time weekday soap operas.
(What's your favorite football rivalry?)

8.  Exchanging kits. As a symbol of diplomacy, rival teams exchange kits, or jerseys, after the games. I know what your thinking, it's un-hygienic, but it's a common practice among players.

9. This is for the ladies! Football has a lot of eye candies!

10. Isn't it amazing how these players can dribble the ball with their foot..while running?!

I have to stop my madness. As of this writing, I am watching the first half of the Cameron vs. Japan game. Japan has the lead 1-0 courtesy of Honda. Bye for now, I have to run tomorrow.