TNF100 Nitty-gritty (Must read for 1st timers!)

This is an “impromptu blog” so pardon me if thoughts are scattered.This entry is primarily for 1st timers in TNF100 and probably some reminders too for the regulars. (11k, 22k and to some 50k runners) 100k runners these are the elite somehow crazy ones Lol… They pretty much familiar with it.
Let’s start...
1. Make sure to file your leave  - for those who are planning to be there Friday. (Avoid the last minute filling of VL baka hindi pa kayo payagan ng Boss nyo happens to me frequently you’ll resort to SL)…

Note: That only Ultra runners (50 and 100 ) are required to attend the briefing on April  19 (Friday) 3pm at ROX Camp John Hay Baguio. For 11 and 22 runners no need to rush you can go there Saturday, since Sunday pa takbo ninyo. Last year there were several  11 and 22 runners who were there Friday (Including us) just to be informed na we don’t need to be there. It wasn't clearly cascaded last year.

Briefing site at ROX Ayala Techno Hub

http://www.thrillofthetrail.ph/race-details (Check this for Race Briefing schedule)

2. Booked your Accommodation – This should be done by Feb or March, the fact that Baguio is the summer capital of the country medyo busy mga hotels ngayon dyan, to add up the TNF 100 delegates. Choose hotel Near camp John Hay or the ones in The City, thus you’ll be near to the event.

http://www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/baguio (Check here for Hotels)

3. Buy bus ticket ahead of time - particularly for the ultra runners. Briefing starts exactly 3pm in Baguio. An hour delay of Bus ride is significant, what more kung mga 2 hours pa yan.  Maraming tourist bound to Baguio this summer kahit weekdays. So kung mag walkin lang talaga kayo you’ll end up waiting… And mind you madami din kaming runners for TNF 100 ang nag intay sa Terminal ng Victory Cubao thinking that we can just buy and ride when we got there. (Baguio is 6 Hours ride).

The same thing goes heading back to  Manila… Repeat #3

Victory Bust Terminal Cubao (waiting in vain)

http://www.victoryliner.com/schedules/ (Check here for VICTORY BUS Baguio trips schedule)
http://www.phbus.com/ (You may also check this for other bus liners)

4. Location/ Transportations – Upon arriving Baguio given that you boarded Victory Bus. You’ll end up here on their Terminal  the new Victory Liner terminal in Baguio City. The best way to go your hotel or Camp John Hay is to ride a Taxi - Metered Taxi (Flagdown Rate: Php 35; plus Php 2 per 200 meters). Note that Cabs here don’t have ACs or most doesn't use it, why would they need to anyway… Well I think you can request the to turn it on kung na iinitan pa kayo. Cab drivers here are way different from some “Gahaman” drivers in Manila, they would give you change up to the last centavo, they don’t usually accept tips unless you insist. Hindi namimili ng pasahero and location. (How we wish ganito sa Manila). PUJs  (min fare: Php 8.50) but I think you need to have several rides.



Venue is in ROX Camp John Hay Address: Cluster C, Ayala Techno hub, Camp John Hay, Baguio!
Phone: (074) 2447593

Just ask the cab driver to got to Ayala Techno Hub. Most drivers are not familiar with the stores inside Camp John Hay.





Like any Ayala park this it’s no different form the one we have her in Commonwealth, they just have a good climate there. Restos, Fast food, Pizza, Coffee shops are everywhere inside. Hindi kayo maguutom as long as you have money.

(Check this blog for some shops inside) http://www.tinavilla.com/2012/10/the-shops-at-new-baguio-ayalaland.html

Drop off bags ready for deployment. (For ultra runners only). Bag counters for all runners are available during the race Day

Start and Finish will be at ROX for all categories.

http://www.thrillofthetrail.ph/race-details (Check here for complete race schedule)

Free post event “boodle- brunch” courtesy of D.O.T. CAR also at ROX (Only for the Ultra Runners) Well they paid 3,500 for the event anyway.

Notes:

• No shower area
• Dining is every where inside the park (After the run)
• Changing room comfort room is provided in the park
• Parking slots  are adequate
• We’re not sure if they will allow campers at the site though we saw some tents there during the event.

Here are some significant notes from a Fellow Blogger “Boy Praning”  We find very informative and helpful for ultra runners. Based from experience.

http://boypraning.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/notes-to-tnf-100/ (Significant notes for Ultra runner)

Our personal reminder to all runners lalu dun sa mga bago sa Trail running. Mind you, this is way different from road running in term of:

• Track/trail, elevation, difficulty, Running style that should be applied.
• Water stations (Konti  lang mga water station sa mga trail run because of kind of terrain) Also keep in mind that they don’t provide plastic cups. The water stations are more of a refilling station. Make sure to bring your own hydration system: (waist pack, hand held, or back pack type with balder)
  • We personally prefer back pack hydration system for it contain larger amount of liquids and its hands free. ( It is important that your hands are free while running along the trail to keep your balance and protection, you can quickly garb on to something specially on slopes.

There are some alternative Hydration pack in store: Thus you won’t be limited sa mga expensive brands.

You can Try: Sandugo, Bobcat, High Sierra and Outdoor products. They are less expensive but of good quality too.

Here are some of the gears we used last year for tnf100 22k

Recommended Gears From TNF100 organizer and some notes from us!
There are some alternative brands para naman hindi kayo maghirap sa pag bili.

• Hydration equipment (water bottles or water bladder up to 2 liters) – Check Outdoor Products brands in Major department store they are cheaper pero ok ang quality.  Pay much attention on your hydration you don’t want to be dehydrated along the trail where help is far… This happens to us during the Salomon X-Trail run just last March Our X-trail, eXtra ordinary run <- click here to see our story.
• Dry bag or plastic bag to keep gears dry.
• Trail food to last several hours – This is important, this will fuel you along the trail this will counter fatigue. It’s about time you try Gels like GU.

Our personal Trail food consists of: Bananas, hard boiled eggs, Trail mix nuts, Iodized salt (we get from McDonalds and Jollibee), Gels (GU), and Pocari. http://www.fitnessfuture.com/salt-intake-for-endurance-athlete.html (Check this for salt intake)

• Jacket (Rain/Wind)
• Thermal Blanket  - You can buy Coleman, Handyman (counter area). Ito yung silver sometimes gold na foil blanket.
• Headlamp/Flash lights (with spare bulb and batteries)
• Blinker or reflective equipment
• 1 Mobile phone with at least 100 credits (to call or text in case of emergency)
• Whistle
• First aid kit
• Map case
• Map of the course (provided by the organizers)
• Cap or hat
• Extra clothing/shoes
• Trekking poles – You can buy at Coleman or some Airsoft store they’re much cheaper there (this will aid you in slopes more on descending this might slow you down, but definitely do its purpose when needed.
• Sun block or Sun Screen
• Extra pair of socks
• Petroleum Jelly, Body Glide, Vaseline, Etc. – Apply this sa mga singit-singit.

And here re the Mandatory gears for the Ultra runners (They are mandatory for a very good reason; safety and protection)
Mandatory gears should be carried by the runner at all times during the race. Random checks will be conducted by the organizers and a runner without the mandatory gears will not be allowed to proceed with the race until the missing item is replaced.
For day running

• Hydration Equipment
• Trail Food
• Whistle
• Cell Phone – this could also serve as your navigator/locator than can determine your elevation exact coordinates distance traveled and many more… How? Well most cellphones now are GPS capable just install programs like http://www.sports-tracker.com/ and  Map-my-run. The drawback is it would drain your battery fast you might want to consider bringing  extra cell bat

For night running

• Headlamps with batteries – Super important to have at least one and extra batteries (Petzl, Black Diamond, Silva, Pricenton) Ito yung maganda pero mahal. (Energizer, Eveready) ito naman yung maganda pero mura. You can buy it sa Handyman and ACE hardware. (We’re using energizer 7leds 40 lumes head lamp. Php 700. and Petzl Tikkina 2.

• Blinkers or Reflectors
• Hydration equipment
• Whistle
• Jacket (Windbreak, Rain Jacket, etc.)
• Cell Phone

One important gear they always miss here; Gloves you’ll appreciated wearing one during the run.  Bike or gym gloves will do.



Please use trail shoes; these are made for trails and Road shoes are for roads. (Tractions, protection and build) Masisira lang road shoes nyo sa trail and papahirapan pa kayo sa pag takbo. 
What else? We’ll update this… Wala nako maisip

Remember this event “TNF100 “ is not your typical fun-run anymore it is fun but also serious. You can be hurt here if you wont take it seriously, preparations are needed, do your research ask people who are used to it.  This is serious stuff….


UPDATE! 

TNF100 Announcement:

1.In liue of the post buffet lunch, the DOT will instead host a pre race briefing carbo loading merienda on April 19, 3-5 pm at Azalea Hotel (http://www.azalearesidencesbaguio.com/)

2.Drop off bags will be collected after the race briefing at Azalea Hotel. It should not exceed 60L in volume. Ultra runners who will not be able to attend the briefing, may turn over their drop off bag at Camp John Hay Jamboree area until 10pm

3.Start and Finish arc is at the Camping/Jamboree area of Camp John Hay

4. F&B (Aid stations)

a. Fresh Bananas

b. Nilagang Kamote

c. Nilagang Saging na Saba

d. Breads

e. Chuckies Tetras

f. Water

For some personal insights and updates about the Run follow us here -> http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Hikezillas/102548083200528

Here are some clips from our 2012 TNF100 run nasa end part. :)

Route preview: 

See you all trail lovers!

-Boyzilla

CIHM 2012 - Race track preview and More++.

For the first timers like us, here are some sneak- peak  of  of Corregidor’s  race track, highlighting  the “Malinta Tunnel” and more. Video courtesy of fellow mountaineers from Ayala Mountaineering Club Inc. (AMCI). 40 AMCI basic mountaineering course trainees spend the weekend in Corregidor Island for the penultimate series of activities in 2009. Since running is one of the best cross training for mountaineering.

Some trails in CIHM on December 1, will be pretty much like this. So you’ll have an idea how beautiful the place is and perhaps prepare some strategies.

Enjoy!

We also look forward for the Carbo loading Dinner, thus ito agad ang inuna kong kinuha. I got ticket number’s 1 & 2 exited much. Carbo loading dinner will be catered by Yellow Cab. How’s that?  

Got our race kits, sizes are a bit big for us, since American sizing ito to benefit expat participants. But coach Edward advised us that shirt can be replaced on the race day.

We’ll be camping out, to have some little adventure and to enjoy the place even more. Camp site is at the South Dock which where the carbo dinner will also be held.  We even got a new tent for this event. Hehe.  

Checklist for campers (Basic) for beginners and Reminders for the regulars.  

Tent (for beginners you can buy sa Coleman, I suggest yung  SUN DOME tent nila 2,300 ata 2persons)

Sleeping bag or Earth pad since you would want to have a good sleep before the. Earth pad would do and mas mura compare sa sleeping bag. You can buy sa mga outdoor shops at Mega Mall, Robinsons Galle and Pioneer, Trinoma. 300 pesos yung earth pad 900 to 1300 yung sleeping bag.

Implantable pillow mahirap matulog ng walang unan, and it would be bulky naman if you would bring a regular pillow. I recommend Intex Implantable pillow you can buy this at any department store 100 pesos, comfortable sya and light weight at the same time.

 

Wind and Cold protections it is really cold at night much more sea sidAe pa yung site. Yan lagi ko problema when camping out. Bring Jacket, pants, socks and Thermal blanket for emergency ito yung silver foil you can also buy this sa mga outdoor shops. 100 to 200 pesos. This is important lalu na kung ginawin kayo.

Lights I suggest head lamps, para hands free and practical anywhere you look maliwanag. For beginners you can buy energizers or Eveready head lamps. 400 to 700 yung Energizer with night mode and 270 yung Eveready. You can buy this at Handy Man or ACE hardware (which I think naka sale pa yung energizer) I would not recommend yung mga generic na madi in china, sakit lang sa ulo.  

Cook ware, if you’ll will also consider cooking your own food. Medyo complicated ito since you would need to bring a cook set: Stove and butane gas cook ware. And medyo mahal bumili nito. Marami naman kaninan sa place so this wont be a problem and if you avail the carbo dinner ok na, since may free lunch namn on the race day.

Siguro just bring your owns spoon and pork and  paper plates.

But if you want to sip tea/coffee at night Just approach us we can cover that. Mag pakulo ako ng tubig for you.  

Ample amount of toiletries ok na yung mga nasa sachets para hindi mabigat.

Dri-fit shirts paraligt weight and easy to dry pag nabasa.

Water proofing ziplocks for gadgets, disposable ponchos for you. You can buy dispoable ponchos sa Coleman and any outdoor shops 75 pesos.

Medicine kit  liniment para sa lamig, and other essentials.

Hope to see more campers sa site para  mas masaya.

Couple din kami mag camp-out, Red coleman tent yung gagamitin namin. Just approach us at the camp site if you’ll be needing some assistance.

Good luck to all of us and Many Thanks to Coach Edward and his associates for putting up this one of kind running event!

-Boyzilla

Adidas KOTR 2012 in Multi-Color

Adidas is once again ALL-IN in this year’s adidas King of the Road (KOTR) 2012! Featuring 5KM, 10KM and its signature 16.8KM distances happening at the Bonifacio Global City on September 30, 2012! So, are you IN!?

Right after we saw the announcement in Pinoyfitness we went straight to Trinoma to  have the leverage on selecting  our desired singlet color. Unfortunately early bird registration wont still be an assurance  that we’ll get the color we’ve wanted. But they advised us that once delivered we can immediately replace it “priority” on our registered site with our preferred color. Thus early registration means nothing… waste of effort.   

Mai wishing that she will get the purple singlet.
  

 

Good thing I went to Adidas Trinoma yesterday to check some apparels so I also asked them updates on the delivery of our singlets since they started distributing it for on-site registration. (So people who are just registering at this period is luckier to pick their desired color). The staff advised me that I can already claim our singlets that I don’t have to wait for the delivery that will start on September 8. That was indeed good news.

Finally our  desired Singlets!

 

The kit includes 1000 GC from TimeStudio and 500 discount on Sennheiser earphones. Not bad…

So we suggest that for those who registered early and are  still waiting for their singlet to be delivered (Starting September 8) Go to your registration site instead and claim your desired singlet.

Race Details courtesy of PinoyFitness

adidas King of the Road 2012
September 30, 2012
Bonifacio Global City
5K/10K/16.8K

Registration Fees:
16.8K – PHP 1,300
10K – PHP 1,050
5K – PHP 1,050

- Only 10,000 slots available

Race Categories:
16.8km – Men’s Closed (For Filipino Only)
16.8km – Women’s Closed (For Filipino Only)
16.8km – Men’s Open (For All Nationalities)
16.8km -Women’s Open (For All Nationalities)
10km – Men’s Open (For All Nationalities)
10km – Women’s Open (For All Nationalities)
5km – Men’s Open (For All Nationalities)
5km – Women’s Open (For All Nationalities)

Gun Start:
16.8km – 4.45 a.m.
10km – 5.15 a.m.
5km – 5.45 a.m.

Registration Venues:

Online Registration: (July 25 to September 15, 2012) -> Click Here
Early Bird Promo: FREE Delivery of Race kits from July 25 to September 7, 2012

On-Site Registration:
-adidas Trinoma
-adidas Megamall
-adidas Rockwell
-adidas Greenbelt 3
-adidas MOA
-RUNNR BGC

-Registration will be 7 days a week from 12.00 n.n. – 08.00 p.m.

- For runners that register in the walk-in registration sites from 25th July 2012 to 7th September 2012* (or until the race packs become available locally) and for all runners that register online, race packs will be delivered to their registered addresses in September 2012.

- For runners that register in the walk-in registration sites after 7th September 2012* (or after race packs are available locally), race packs can be collected upon registration.

* Race pack availability may change without prior notice.

adidas KOTR 2012 Race Kit:

adidas KOTR 2012 Singlet Design:

adidas KOTR 2012 Singlet Design: (from anonymous source)

adidas KOTR 2012 – Race Maps:

Trophies and Prizes -> Click Here

For More Information:
Visit -> http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/ph

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Immuvit Trail Run (It’s about time you experience it)

 
If you find happiness in road running, you will fall in love in trail running. Here is your chance to experience a Trail Run near the Metro. This is one inexpensive Trail run initiated by Immuvit and organized by Without Limits.

My great Appreciation to Immuvit for this wonderful Idea.

Last Day of registration is on August 22.

If you really want to experience a Trail Run with (moderate level of difficulty) this is the the perfect event for you. Then see if you’ll crave for more after this one.

See details below:



The Leg 1 of the Immuvit Fearless Challenge Trail Run is happening on August 26, 2012 at La Mesa Nature Reserve. Check it out!
This is the first Obstacle Trail Run ever organized in the country, conceptualized for Immuvit by its brand ambassador, US-educated Sports Medicine expert and Athletic Training specialist Coach Jim Saret. Inspired by the Spartan and Tough Mudder Races in the States, this event will offer the running community a totally new and fun experience. It will be organized by Without Limits, ProActive and Coach Joseph.

Immuvit Fearless Challenge Trail Run (Leg 1)
August 26, 2012
La Mesa Nature Reserve
5K/10K
Organizer: Without Limits, ProActive and Coach Joseph

Registration Fees:
5K – PHP 600
10K – PHP 800
There will be 5 obstacle courses but we will only mention two (the other three will be a surprise)
1. Fire Jump
2. Military Wall
3. Surprise
4. Surprise
5. Surprise =P

Registration Venues: (tentatively on Saturday Aug 11, 2012)
- Chris Sports SM North
- Chris Sports SM MOA
- Chris Sports SM Manila
- Chris Sports Glorietta 3
- Fitness and Athletics at BHS Global City

Immuvit Fearless Challange FAQ:Immuvit Fearless Challenge 2012 - FAQ Download (392)
Immuvit Fearless Challenge Trail Run 2012 – Singlet Design:

Immuvit Fearless Challenge Trail Run 2012 – Finisher’s Medal:

Immuvit Fearless Challenge – Guide Map:

Final Reminders:
1. Please bring your whistles and gloves. These are mandatory items. Participants who do not have these items will not be allowed in the race pens.
2. Wear insect repellant/have bug spray with you. There are mosquitoes and other bugs on the trail.
3. Please do not throw any garbage, especially plastic on the trail. This is a forest nature reserve and we have to respect it.
4. Keep on the trail to avoid being lost. The forest in 22,000 hectares and there is a big possibility of being lost if you do not stay on the track. We also have a cut-off time.
5. Make sure that you make your gadgets waterproof. They might fall on the mud, get scratched, etc.
6. No picking of flowers/plants.
7. The venue is a protected area. Do not try to catch insects or wild animals.
8. Only participants who completed all the obstacles will have the survivor’s medal. Those who did not complete/skipped an obstacle will be marked on the race bib and will only get the finisher’s certificate.

Notes:
- There will be executive buses to transport race participants from Shell station in front of Ayala Technohub at Philcoa (bus details to be announced soon).
- Hand Gloves and whistles are mandatory race requirements. Participants without these equipment will not be allowed to join the race.
- The Race will start by Waves. Participants can choose their respective waves once they register; however, in the event that all slots for a certain wave are already taken, participants will be sent notifications that will indicate which wave they are entered/assigned.
- Survivor Medals and Loot Bags await finishers within their cutoff times, and Cash Prizes for the Men’s and Women’s champions.
- ProActive will be providing the hydration for this event, so don’t worry about water. There will also be shower stations after the race, in case you want to tidy up if you get muddy and dirty.

For More Information:
Email: secretariat@withoutlimits.ph

Sources:

http://www.facebook.com/withoutlimits.ph
Read more: http://www.pinoyfitness.com/2012/08/immuvit-fearless-challenge-trail-run-leg-1-august-26-2012/#ixzz24BJJlBIM

Merrell adventure run 2012; Adventure it is.

Finally we’re about to run this adventure race on the 2nd of June. We’ve just learned about it last year and planned to try it, but unfortunately our schedule did not permit us.

Well, we almost missed it again since we just registered on the last day of registration at Trinoma (the last registration point that still have slots for 5K and 10K only) and luckily enough we made it. We wanted to run the 21k but 10k is very much welcome, since this will be just a week away from another run that we joining “AmCham Run for a scholar”.  Obviously we’re not on the competitive level of running, not yet.

What made us more interested about this run is the trail. The Organizer promotes it to be a rugged run as it leads you through dirt roads, flowing streams, river crossing, rock scrambling, and uphill & downhill trails. (A mountaineer's playground.)

Trail running is expected to be rough anyway. But after learning about the test run conducted by the organizer from some invited bloggers: (Kain.Laboy.Takbo and RUNNING FREE), can’t help but compare it to our last trail run (TNF100 21km)*. This seems to be tougher, rougher and more fun as the pictures shows. But the TNF100 (50km and 100km) is another thing and it’s a killer.

TNF100,  Yours truly on my ever reliable Merrell Riot shoes.

This will also be perfect venue to test my "waterpro Ottawa", let's see if it will perform its duty..

Pictures courtesy of fellow bloggers:

Kain.Laboy.Takbo and RUNNING FREE

 




Seems that Merrell is putting some new flavors in Trail running. They're true to their words; that this will be one rugged run. Adventure you want, adventure you'll get...


 Details:

Annual trail run sponsored by Merrell is back for 2012. This event boasts the challenges and the excitement of the off-road run in Manila with 5K, 10K, 21K events.

Merrell Adventure Run 2012
June 2, 2012
Timberland Heights
San Mateo, Rizal
EVENT DISTANCES
5K, 10K, 21K
REGISTRATION FEES
5K – P500
10K – P650
21K – P800
Race Kit Inclusions
• Timing Chip, Race Bib No., Singlet, safety pins
• Rules and regulations
• Directions to venue
• Shuttle option (optional for participants, with extra charge)
Race kits distribution schedule
May 17 - 31 at the Concept Shops where you registered
A text notification message will be sent to runners prior to their pick-up for actual schedule
Singlet Design

Assembly Time and Gun Start
21km - 5:45AM - 6:00AM
10km - 5:45AM - 6:10AM
5km - 5:45AM - 6:20AM
Race Route / Road Map

Finishers Shirt



Finishers Medal
Will be given after the race to the Top 50 finishers of 5km & Top 50 finishers of 10km who finish the course before the cut-off time. All runners of 21km will receive a medal upon finishing the race.
Certificates
Will be sent through email within two weeks after the race date to those who finish the course in their specific categories
Timberland Heights (How to get there)

From Quezon Memorial Circle, go northeast via Commonwealth Avenue, past Ever Commonwealth Center.  Turn right before Sandigan Bayan to Batasan Road, then turn right again to Batasan – San Mateo Road.  Crossthe bridge over Marikina River, then turn left to Gen Luna Avenue.  After passing Tropical Hut and Mercury Drug, turn right to De Los Santos Street.  When the road begins to slope, turn left to the highway going to TimberlandHeights.


• Shuttle option (optional for participants, with extra charge)