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Running British Columbia: The Vancouver Marathon by The Scientist Runner on May 20, 2012This RunVan medal almost eluded me. Two months before the event, the BMO Vancouver Marathon (RunVan) announced that the 42K category had sold out! Having planned to register at the race expo, I was caught flat-footed. But, thanks to Facebook and Jenn...
I Raced at BDO Race4Life by Deemen Runner on Apr 5, 2012There were a lot of choices of race events last March 25 - FIC Run in BGC, Tupperware Run in ASEANA, BDO Race4Life in Mall of Asia, and for those with extra cash to spare for travel, Globe Run4Home in Cebu. I chose to run in BDO Race4Life since it of...
Running Macau: The Macau Galaxy Entertainment International Marathon (澳門銀河娛樂國際馬拉松) by The Scientist Runner on Dec 14, 2011The MedalIt would literally be the biggest of my marathon medals- all 24 of them thus far. Indeed, a sizable memento from a city that likes to host grand sporting events at land and at sea- from F3 open-wheel formula racing to dragon boat...
Thoughts on the NBA Fit Run 2011 by On A Shoestring on Aug 8, 2011Come Back Race It was a rainy run for my “come back” race after months of traveling. I was gunning for a sub-50 but finished at 50:35, more than 3 minutes slower than my 10K personal best. But I am already contended because I don’t have the pro...
Late at Men’s Health All Terrain Race 2011 by On A Shoestring on Jul 4, 2011This is a late post thus the title but hey I learned during my elementary years that “better be late than never.” I was also 6 minutes and 32 seconds late for the 5K gun start. Applying what I learned during my grade school years, I ran an...
Race Review: Mizuno Infinity Run 2011 by BarefootDaves on Jun 11, 2011Here's my experience - Mizuno Infinity Run 2011 Good Points - Singlet (nice singlet that came with the race kit) - Timing (used bibtag instead of the usual shoe tag; less worry for the participant)- Assembly Area (there were pens assigned per distan...
Race Review: Greentennial Half Marathon 2011 by BarefootDaves on May 22, 2011Here's my feedback - Greentennial Half Marathon 2011 Good Points - Registration Fee (very cheap registration fee at PHP500 for a half marathon) - Gun Start (the 5am gun start for the 21k runners was commendable; better if earlier) - Hosts (they did...
Aquathlete and Trail Runners Debut at Camaya Coast by On A Shoestring on Mar 27, 2011p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times; }h1 { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; page-break-after: avoid; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } 3RD CAMAYA COAST...
42K Photos of a 3-in-1 42K: The 2011 Hong Kong Marathon 渣打馬拉松 by The Scientist Runner on Feb 21, 2011Arriving in Hong Kong for the nth time, I was again reminded of its enviable status- a world city, one foot familiar with the sophisticated and direct Western ways but the other ever-wise to the subtleties and mysteries of the East. Truly a melting p...
42K Photos of a 3-in-1 42K: The Hong Kong Marathon 渣打馬拉松 by The Scientist Runner on Feb 21, 2011Arriving in Hong Kong for the nth time, I was again reminded of its enviable status- a world city, one foot familiar with the sophisticated and direct Western ways but the other ever-wise to the subtleties and mysteries of the East. Truly a melting p...
