aNR UP Diliman Goups

The adidas adiNation of Runners (aNR) UP diliman group was started last Nov. 9, 2010. And I’m one of the 124 members of the aNR UP group. The aNR is not a running clinic but a weekly group run where you can meet and mingle with fellow runners.  It's a venue where you can share your goals and find running buddies who will be training for similar events.

Rene L. Villarta has been tasked to head the aNR UP group. He also holds its own running clinic every Sunday in UP. While Cecille Maceda Lavarez responsible for the beginners.

Our first guest lecturers then was Coach Jojo Macalintal and multi-awarded triathlete Monica Torres who both gave valuable tips in running form, running techniques, stretching exercises and the value of proper hydration & nutrition.

Adidas gave a little incentive for the newly registered aNR runners who have already a passport of aNR in offering loot bags of Adidas products. I just got a pair of socks and master facial wash.

Last week (Jan. 11) Couch Rene announced that there will be a running competition among all aNR groups. This will be the aNR 5th Sunday Run and will be held on January 30, 2011 at Newport city.  There will be an individual events, team events, raffle prizes, private shopping of up to 30% discount to qualified adiNation of Runners members. This event is exclusive for adiNation Members only.

Last night I registered in the 5^th Sunday run. According to Coach Rene a total of 54 runners (aNR UP group) were registered for the 5th Sunday aNR Run.

My race bib #

Race route

Runner's Horoscope for Year 2011

Year of the Rat: Ikaw ang kauna-unahan runner na tatapos ng Half Marathon na gumu-gulong.

Year of the Tiger: Mag iimprove ang race time mo kung babawasan mo ng kahit konti ang sex.
Year of the Pig: Susuko at walang tatagal na Vibram five fingers sa mga korteng luya mo na paa.
Year of the Rabbit: Ang bleeding nipples mo ay hindi sanhi ng long runs but sa sobrang pakiki-pag relasyon sa bading.
Year of the Dragon: I-hinto na ang pag takbo ng walang underwear.
Year of the Snake: Kundi mo babawasan ang sobrang sprints at mga challenging hill runs ay baka lumala ang Hernia mo.
Year of the Horse: Magiging full time runner ka.. kasi matatangal ka sa trabaho mo.
Year of the Lamb: You will represent the Philippines sa Olympics..Special Olympics nga lang.
Year of the Monkey: Mag-aral ka muna mag bike na may dalwang gulong bago mo ambisyunin ang Triathlon.
Year of the Rooster: Dahil sa running ang cup size ng “Man Boobs” mo ay baba mula cup C to cup B.
Year of the Ox: Dahil sa suot mong compression shorts o tights tatawagin kang si Dakota runner.
Year of the Dog: You will be married to running..kasi iiwan ka ng fiance mo.
Run on, friends.

Morning Run

I woke up early this morning just to prepare myself in my coming half-marathon. As what we did in aNR U.P. diliman, I started with a 5-10 minutes warm-up then walked for about 500 meters to my starting point. At first I ran slowly to facilitate the warm up and reduce the stress in my lower legs, and then I gradually increase my pace. Still have to write "felt injured" because of the pain done last PSE Bull-run, where I ran 10k and last week before that, I wasn’t able to run because we’re just moved-in and busy unloading things in our condo.

The fresh air here in our village near sm fairview adds to my strength and able to finish 17k in 1:42 this morning. With a little trail and uphill not too bad; still I have more days to complete my training.