Into The Blue (& Pink & Purple & Yellow & Green...) (Watson's Sun Warrior Challenge 2016)

What do you get when you crossbreed a race filled with colors with a race filled with obstacles? 

Color Manila Run: Watson's Sun Warrior Challenge 2016

Color Manila Run is at it again. And this time, they paired up with Watson's to give you a whole new level of colors and fun in the sun! I've been lucky enough to be a recipient of a free 10K race kit via Kikay Runner's blog (Thank you, Noelle!). I've been to a number of Color Manila Runs already, and every experience has always been crazy fun. Last weekend's run was no exception, except that they can only level up! And by level up, I mean bring you more challenges than you could imagine. And by challenges, I mean giant slides, and the like.

Mere words can't express the whole experience, so here's a splash of colors for you to enjoy. :) 

When Watson's UV bracelet turns from white to purple,
it means you need to get a good dose of sunscreen ASAP!

Starting to see rainbows...

Slide into wave of fun!

Runners Bond.

Woo-hoo!

Look at the streets... Look how they shine for you...

It was all yellow...

Save the Date: Irrawaddy Dolphins and the Nat Geo Earth Day Run 2016

Have you ever seen one of these creatures? I haven't. In fact, this is the first time I've known that these species of dolphins even existed. And what's even more amazing (or alarming), is that these marsupials are found right here in our country! 

Irrawaddy Dolphins
(Source: http://www.fondationsegre.org)

These funny-looking, beak-less dolphins are Irrawaddy Dolphins, and they're found in the coastal areas of Southeast Asia. They're highly regarded and even considered sacred creatures by the Khmers. Had I known that they'd existed, I would have gone to check them out at a dolphin-watching eco tour while I was in Cambodia for their marathon. The good news is, I might still get a chance to see them, especially since they also have habitats in our very own strip of paradise, Palawan! The bad news is, there's a big chance that the irrawaddy dolphin species might soon disappear because they're accidentally getting trapped by fishing nets or illegally caught by poachers. :(

And this is where you can help. 

The National Geographic Channel Earth Day Run 2016 has teamed up with the folks from WWF (World Wildlife Fund) to bring more awareness to these creatures, as well as other worthy causes:

1) Oceans- Marine conservation in Apo Reef, Mindoro

2) Waters- Reforestation of the Ipo Watershed in Bulacan and Rizal

3) Climate Solutions- Building the Earth Hour village in Masbate

4) Species- Conservation of the Irrawaddy Dolphins in Malampaya Sound, Palawan

I'll be running for the dolphins, but you can choose which among the 4 causes you're willing to run 5K, 10K, 21K, or 42K for. :)

Jinoe of Takbo.ph

The men of WWF, Nat Geo, Takbo.ph, and host, Rico Robles.

This year's Nat Geo Run on April 17, 2016 will also be the day other countries join us in fighting for the environment.  The race will be held simultaneously in Hong Kong (Hong Kong), Shanghai (China), Singapore (Singapore), and Tai Chung (Taiwan) too. 

Hope to see you at the run with your eco-warrior faces on! Oh, and please do try to bring your own water bottles to reduce the amount of paper cups that will be used (and eventually end up in a landfill or oceans.) ;) 

EVENT: NAT GEO Earth Day RUn 2016
DATE: April 17, 2016
VENUE: Bonifacio Global City (Start for 21/42K)/McKinley West (Finish line for 21/42K)
WEBSITE: www.natgeoearthdayrun.com

GUN START:
42K- Assembly Time 11:00 P.M. (April 16)- Gunstart 12:00 MN
21K- Assembly Time 2:00 A.M.- Gun Start 3:00 A.M.
10K- Assembly Time 3:30 A.M.- Gun Start 4:30 A.M.
5K- Assembly Time 5:00 A.M.- Gun Start 6:00 A.M.

EVENT DISTANCES: 
5K, 10K, 21K, 42K

REGISTRATION FEE:
5K – Php 750
10K – Php 850

*5K and 10K fees are inclusive of singlet, race bib, RFID timing

21K – Php 1300
42K – Php 1700

*215K and 42K fees are inclusive of singlet, race bib, RFID timing, finisher shirt and finisher medal.

WHERE TO REGISTER:

On-site: Ground Floor, SM Aura (in front of Uniqlo & Forever 21) from March 1-31, 2016.

Online: Click here. 

Happy Sunday! ;)

From running through colors in Manila to calmness on the mat... Happy Sunday, everyone! ;) 

This little yogi was today's early bird at Beyond Yoga, SM Mall of Asia. So happy that a yoga studio finally opened in my neck of the woods. 

Namaste. 

Save the Date: Run Fur A Cause at the Pet Express Doggie Run 2016

Pet Express Doggie Run 2016

The Pet Express Doggie Run 2016 is getting bigger and furrier! The Doggie Run is an annual fun run for canines and their humans. The Doggie Run will be held on March 19, 2016 (Saturday) at 5:30 AM in SM Mall of Asia. Doggie Runners can choose from 1.5K, 3K, and 5K categories. Be a part of this one-of-a-kind fun run and meet new four-legged running buddies, win pawsome prizes, and run for a good cause. Part of the proceeds go to the animal shelter, PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society).

Registration Fee:

Doggie Race Kit (P550)- Race Bib w/ RFID, Event Running Shirt, Doggie Race Bib, Doggie Bandana, Doggie Finisher Loot Bag, Doggie Finisher Medal, Insurance Coverage,

Donation to PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society)

Human Race Kit (P400)- Race Bib, Event Running Shirt, Insurance Coverage, Donation to PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society)

Registration is now ongoing in all Pet Express branches.

Greenhills 705-1176, SM City Dasmariñas (046) 416-2979, SM City Fairview 372-3523, SM City Masinag 477-8659, SM City North Edsa 921-9442, SM Cubao 912-5924, SM Hypermarket Makati 843-7174, SM Mall of Asia 836-8955, SM Megamall 650-4693

This event would not be possible without the support of our friends: Cesar, Pedigree, Science Diet, Beef Meal, Holistic Recipe, and Smartheart.

The Doggie Run would also like to thank: Alpo, Wahl, Sergeant's, Saint Roche, Ezydog, Frontline, Heartgard, Hartz, Four Paws, Loyal Paws, Good Boy, Kong, Renuzit, Royal Canin, Dr. Vet's Wonder Soap, Canidae, Bayopet, Advocate, Odra Pooch Couture, Cosi Pet Milk, Kibbles 'N Bits, Pawsh Couture, Eukanuba, Aquaverde, Hush Puppies, Metromart.com, My RunTime, Aquabest, and Toy Kingdom.

Pet Express Doggie Run 2016- Event Shirt and Doggie Bandana

Pet Express Doggie Run 2016- Race bibs.

Pet Express Doggie Run 2016- 1.5K Race Route

Pet Express Doggie Run 2016- 3K Race Route

Pet Express Doggie Run 2016- 5K Race Route

Facebook Memories & Mark Zuckerberg's "A Year of Running" Challenge

I like how Facebook has this "Share a Memory" feature which takes you back to the posts of yesteryears. This morning, this photo popped up in my news feed...

This was from the Condura Run way back in 2010(?), I think. It's a nice memory, especially since it kinda bummed me out that I didn't get to join this year (because I'd like to think I'm such a Condura loyalist. haha). It was my cousin's wedding the night before, and we stayed up merrymaking until the wee hours of the morning. So, family (and sleep!) trumped running.

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On that note, have you heard about Mark Zuckerberg's, yes, the founder of Facebook, running challenge? It's 365 miles in 1 year, or basically a mile a day. 

Add yourself to the group "A Year of Running" on Facebook. This is a pretty attainable goal for newbies and a fun community to take part in for seasoned runners. Check it out!

A Year of Running

https://www.facebook.com/groups/954704787945183/

Are you up for the challenge?

I love seeing the different places people run in on different countries. From a leisurely run around a mundane neighborhood, from urban jungles to the real ones, it's just cool to see how people from all around the world are connected via running. Everyone has good and bad running days. Everyone needs a push every now and then. Everyone is just out on a run. How fun. ;)

Oh my, now that's an awesome running backdrop!

I feel ya! It's like you're running in UK too.

From running in urban jungles to trail running in jungle jungles... Just wow.