Review: Run United 2 - 2012

Run United 2 this morning of June 17, 2012 is the biggest participants for the half marathon with almost 5,000 runners who joined and almost 13,700 runners who participated overall in 3k,5k, 10k and 21k. This huge number of participants only tell that Run United 2 / RunRio Trilogy is endeed a great run or one of the best race ever!

Even the race started with rain; we didn't stop on it thinking of some slippery road waiting for us ahead!

Stretching time in the starting line

Even it's raining, runners didn't mind it! 

with my group - Barefoot Running Philippines posed at the starting line. Running barefoot throughout the course is not that easy but we did!

the best hydration ever! 

 crossing at Buendia

 look like not tired of running :) - near World Trade Center

plenty supply of bananas! thumbs up :)

choice of water or powerade :)

Coach Roel - as one of the marshall, also cheer us as we going to Luneta Park

 


with some of my running buddies near Manila Bay area

with Coach and Tri-Athlete Michelle Estuar - on her way to the finish line.

set of bananas on our way to the finish line

First aid station, medics are visible in the area
 

Portalets in some area. Thank you!

Announcing of winners / booth of Alaxan in the Active Health Expo

Some booth in Active Health Expo

I'm with my fellow runners and bloggers as well! Congratulation everyone :)

With Coach Rio dela Cruz

 Finished my 2nd 21km barefoot run without injury and blister - only good run!

Kudos everyone who organize this race - Unilab Active Health and RunRio! This is one of the awesome race that I joined so far! Plenty of hydration in every station, bananas, sponges and portalets that are necessary are there. My friends also told me that this run is great - having plenty of giveaways like medals, games , cheering competitions, photo booths and freebies awaits in the finish line. Yes, at this time I got finisher shirt that fits for me; but not for everyone. Some runners argue about their finisher shirt the second time around because some of them are bigger that their preferred size. 

For the next event, I hope you will have people in charge in the Finisher Shirt that will be assign for the fitting ; even in the suppliers so that they will tally ahead of time how many runners will wear the particular size. In over all rating, this race is great! Congratulation for this success. Hope for more development and good news on this coming Run United 3.

For more information about Unilab Active Health, please log on their website:

http://www.unilabactivehealth.com

For more details about RunRio and upcoming run / activities, please view their website:

http://www.runrio.com

Running: It's More Fun in the Philippines

Running - a nice sport that helps you boost your energy; have a healthy body and lifestyle. At this present time,  running here in the Philippines is awesome! Why? Because aside from the typical fun run most of the running events have; they have giveaways / freebies waiting from the finish line; loot bags, finisher shirts and medals are now essential to runners including me. 

Yes, I run also! And as a runner for almost 4 years - I have many accomplishment. I'm running not because my friends want me to join them. I'm running because this is my sport, my passion and not only for fashion. Most of the run I've joined are for a "cause". The registration fee I have is on my own expense. I'm running because I want to help others in my own little way to return all the blessings I have and not because I want be recognize for who I am. Probably this thing will follow but for me; the  essence of running is for fun, for good health - for a better you. 

And speaking of running and good health; here comes the must awaited event of the year aside from the 1st leg of Run United last March 2012. Run United Leg 2 is the continuation for the RUNRIO Trilogy and for the another piece of our medal! More freebies awaits all runners! And after the run ; the're will be an Activity Health Expo such as Active Kids Zone, Runners’ Lounge Zone,  i-Connect Zone, Food Zone,  Health, Sports and Leisure Zone. Expect to be one of a kind running event with full of adventure and thrill. See you all there!




Register now for your preferred categories of 500m, 3k, 5k, 10k and 21k.
June 17, 2012 - SM Mall of Asia

• All Run United 2 finishers for the 500m, 3K, 5K and 10K categories will receive an Active Health sling bag, drinks, and race analysis. 
• 21K runners will receive a finisher’s medal, finisher’s shirt, Active Health sling bag, drinks, and race analysis.

You may view other details about Unilab Active Health at their website: 
http://www.unilabactivehealth.com


Check the Run United 2012 Race Expo 
http://www.unilabactivehealth.com/rununited/raceinfo_raceexpo.html


Check the Run United 2012 Race Schedule 
http://www.unilabactivehealth.com/rununited/raceinfo_schedules.html


Check the Run United 2012 Race: Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.unilabactivehealth.com/rununited/raceinfo_faqs.html


For more running events, please check RunRio website
http://www.runrio.com

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Some photos in my Run United Leg 1, 21KM , March 4, 2012