Vertical Run 2012

Feb. 12, 2012, my 3rd race for the year and my 3rd vertical run. For a change I opted to run a shorter distance, a sort of tapering to my  Condura 42k last week end and preparation to my up coming HK100 6 days after this event.  But this is going to be a run on a road and a vertical run on 19 floors. Something I have done before. I am suppose to have a climb on this date, but I prefer to stay in the city even if I really want to go outdoors.

The race started 5:30am, still dark for just a 10K run, though an advantage for the sun is still not out. But we have to share the lane with cars, motorcycles and tricycles. Something that I really do not want when on a race. After running  9 kilometers we proceed to a 19story building to do the stair climbing. Unfortunately, the stair space is narrow making even two runners congested on the same step, making it difficult for me to over take a runner infront of me, though I managed to do it on my way up. I skip 3 steps at a time on some part, it's manageable. Going down was just impossible for me to overtake until we went out of the building.

Finished in 1:15:57. Not bad for a 10K run with stair climbing. Yahoo, next adventure will now be HK100.

Ladakh, India

I'd like to quote my friend's post "I stare at the horizon and I see God's paintings. I feel a cool breeze kissing my face, I smell the fertile soil within the rich green plains. I see an easy passage across the mountains, while I glance at mother nature's riches embedded in the rocks. A stimulating climate for the birds to soar across the blue sky. What a glorious feeling to be one with nature! Thank you God for another opportunity at the peak!" 

She verbalize my thoughts about how wonderful our universe is. This is how I exactly feel when I am with nature.

Extracted from the Internet (from KC Leong's post): 

Ladakh, also called the Land of the High Passes, lies in the eastern half of Jammu and Kashmir in the far north of India. It shares its much disputed north-western border with Pakistan while to the north lies the Chinese province of Xinjiang, and to the east, province of Tibet. It is sandwiched between two vast mountain systems: Himalaya to the south and the Karakoram to the north. 

The Ladakh region is very thinly populated. The people who live there are migrants of Indo Aryans and Tibetan civilization. Ladakh has an altitude of 9000 feet at Kargil and 21,170 feet at Saser Kanri.
 

Leh was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh; Leh has for centuries been an important stopover on trade routes along the Indus Valley between Tibet to the east, Kashmir to the west and also between India and China.
 

The temperature in winter reaches minus 22 degree Celsius and during summers, can go up to 20 plus. Leh and Ladakh have been said to be the only places where you can have a sun stroke as well as frostbit at the same time.

Water in such places is always scarce because the place hardly receives any rain. The main source of water here is the melted water from the snow which is carried down by smaller streams and thus helps in irrigation. It is interesting and shocking to know that the place does not receive any water from the rain for almost 300 days in one year.

There are beautiful mountains all over Ladakh and it is worth visiting if you are into mountain activities.

Trekking In Ladakh
Ladakh is one of the most favourite trekking destination, having some of the most picturesque and challenging treks in northern India. Located in the northernmost part of India some seven kilometers from the Indus River and its extensive valley.

 

Ladakh lies at altitudes ranging from about 9,000 feet (2,750 m) at Kargil to 25,170 feet (7,672 m) at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram. Thus summer temperatures rarely exceed about 27°C in the shade, while in winter they may plummet to minus 20°C even in Leh. Surprisingly, though, the thin air makes the heat of the sun even more intense than at lower altitudes; it is said that only in Ladakh can a man sitting in the sun with his feet in the shade suffer from sunstroke and frostbite at the same time.

Leh has been a Buddhist centre since at least the 3rd century AD. Since the invasion of Ladakh by Tibet in the 8th century, when much of it became part of Western Tibet, Tibetan ('Mahayana') Buddhism has dominated eastern Ladakh, while Islam has slowly developed in Ladakh's western regions. Ladakh's colourful gompas (Buddhist monasteries) such as Shey, Alchi, Hemis and Lamayuru, have attracted devout Buddhists and interested travelers from all over the globe.

Trekking In Ladakh
Ladakh is a paradise for adventure lover given by its world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Greater Himalaya and the Karakoram, and two others, the Ladakh range and the Zangskar range. The most important feature of trekking in Ladakh is it's High Mountain passes which comes on the trekking routes gives you opportunity to have wonderful view of colorful mountains and amazing landscape everyday. Spituk to Markha Valley, Laayury gompa to Chilling and Likir to Temisgam are some of the popular treks that one can take. Acclimatization is the most important activity before heading for trekking and mountaineering. Rafting down the Zanskar is another exciting thought but it is imperative to take help of a rafting instructor or guide.

Ever thought of trekking on a frozen river? A part of the Zanskar River freezes during the winter and is used as trekking route by many seasoned trekking enthusiasts. The trek is one of its kinds in Leh Ladakh. If you are a novice when it comes to climbing mountains and negotiating treacherous treks, it is better to hire a seasoned mountaineer or trekker. A guide with experience and with fairly good knowledge of the area is of great help.The small isolated villages and hamlets and friendly people on the way greeting you with a magic word "Juley" (hello) makes your trek memorable.

Ladakh - A Mountainous Country

This two weeks tour to Ladakh takes you through Markha Valley which is one of the most visited trek route in Ladakh region. Its a must for every trekker comming to Ladkah and provide some of the best views of High Himalayan and Karakoram Ranges along with the greatest of the nomadic experiences in the Markha Valley area. One crosses the heights of upto 4500 mts on the high points and Markha Valley trek and the average altitude also remains above 3500 mts through the trek. Wanla, Konzekla give a grand panoramic view and makes this trek a paradise for all those want to be in the mountains for the obvious reason of being with the mother nature at its best.

The tour provides a great opportunity for a lover of culture and diversity when it takes you to Alchi, Lamayuru & Hemis monasteries which are also the oldest and the most beautifull monastries in Ladakh region apart from taking you around in and around Leh which is also the capitol of Ladakh. Popularly called as the moon land, The landscape around Lamayuru monastery is one of most spectacular things one could see on earth. 

Ladakh Holidays
See towering mountains reach up to a clear blue sky. Hear the rhythmic chant of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery where time stands still. See the rushing waters of an icy river surge down from a glacial height. Ladakh - the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World awaits you. Leh Ladakh India offers tours to Ladakh, an exotic region in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. From age-old Buddhist monasteries to exciting adventure tours, Leh Ladakh India has a lot to offer. Explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Ladakh plateau where the earth seems nearer to the sky, trek on treacherous and breathtaking routes and see rare mountain goats ascend the slopes and cranes fly overhead. Leh Ladakh India welcomes you to holidays in Ladakh. Tour a land that will amaze you with its stark beauty and delight you with the warmth of the Ladakhi people. 

Leh Tourism
Leh, the capital of Ladakh is a fascinating destination. Age-old monasteries, quaint lanes, colorful markets and stunning views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination. Leh is where your adventure in Ladakh begins. You can go trekking through the mountainous terrain of Ladakh, enjoy a game of polo in a high altitude arena or watch an archery contest where local residents compete in a contest that remains unchanged by time. Mountaineering, white water rafting and wildlife tours are other adventurous attractions of Leh Ladakh India. Though the weather can be freezing cold, the smiles on the faces of the Ladakhi people are sure to warm your heart. Feel on top of the world in Ladakh, on tours to Ladakh with Leh Ladakh India.

 

Honored to Support La Ultra-The High

No, the event is not soon, it will be this coming August 2, 2012 yet at Leh, Ladakh, India. And no I won't be running the ultra race, I will be part of the support crew but I am allowed to run a shorter distance 6 days prior to the ultra race, I decided to join the full marathon (42K).

La Ultra - The High is a gathering of extra ordinary people who have extra ordinary achievements not just in their work life but also in sports. I call it 'the gathering of the greatest of the great.'

The list of participants for La Ultra - The High has been released by the organizer Rajat Chauchan today. And as I go along the list I look first the name of my friend whom I will be supporting, Seow Kong Ng. The list includes not just the names but their achievement as ultrarunners as well. Seeing Seow's achievement really makes me so proud of being part of his crew team. All the more I am motivated to practice and prepare for the event.

But as I go along the list of each individual coming from different parts of  world, all the more I got so excited and thankful and grateful for being part of this event. Having to be with the best and extra ordinary athletes in the world  who achieve so much in ultra running  makes me so excited , one of them is a 7 summit finisher from Greece. And one thing more, Sudip will be around. This is going to be fun....yahoo.... I can say I am so blessed. Thank you Seow Kong and thank God.

Below is the list as copied from the site of La Ultra - The High. 

Participants for 2012 edition of La Utra - The High

To be considered for this event, the first  thing we are looking for is not to get participants killed. We look for people who respect for nature, these monstrous but beautiful mountains and people around them, not simply studs. And of course, have the potential to finish this run. Yes, that's the last criteria, not the first.

To us, every participant who makes it to the start is a WINNER. As Border Road Organization, the guys who maintain these high roads say, 'Failing is not a crime; lack of effort is.'

We planned to give away trophies, not medals or belt buckles, to all the participants at the start line. But non-finishers of the first edition, Bill Andrew and Molly Sheridan, wanted to 'earn' the beautiful trophy. Molly earned her trophy during the 2nd edition. Bill is coming again for his.

Good luck to all you common normal beings (most would not disagree with this), who are putting in the effort to do achieve an extra ordinary feat.

Daniel Lacoste (Canada) 

• Canadian Death Race 2003, 2004 & 2005. 125km mountain run, twice solo and once as a team - Best finish 15th place. Alberta, Canada
• Jay Challenge 50 km, Vermont
• Multiple Adventure races with distance ranging from 150 km to 350km (48 hour - 60 hour races) Raid the North, Adventure racing Series, WAR and others in Canada 
• 24 hour mountain bike races 

Jarad Kohlar (Australia) 

• 5th World Adventure Racing Championships (TAS) - 2011
• 1st Australian Multisports Championships (TAS) -2007/2009/2010/2011
• 1st Baise outdoor Quest (China) - 2009
• 14th Grand Traverse Crested Butte to Aspen (USA) - 2009
• 1st Team Desert Island Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge (UAE) - 2008
• 1st Bright Alpine 4 Peaks Mountain Run (VIC) - 2006
• 1st Australian Adventure Racing Champion Anaconda Lorne (VIC) - 2006
• First commercial crossing of Bass Strait and first crossing  of Bass Strait by ocean racing skis Peak Adventure
• 2nd Southern Traverse (NZ) - 2003
• 1st Solo Kayaker Murray Marathon (VIC) - 2004/05

Jiro Ishizuka (Japan) 

• UTMB 2011

John T Sharp (US) 

• has DNFed in 5 100 mile runs 
• Completed Hardrock 100 in  2010. It has 33, 000 feet elevation gain

Justyn Marc Brown (New Zealand) 

• 50 km per day for 67 days in a row, had 7 days off in that time, ran 2, 930 kms all together (2011) 
• Tensing Hillary Everest Marathon 2011
• 100 kms on a treadmill in 12 hrs. 12 mins. (2011) 
• 100 km on road in 12 hrs20mins. 

Kim Rasmussen (Denmark)

• Spartathlon finish 4 times best time 30 hours 
• Badwater 2008 38 hours 
• Western States 28 hours 2005
• 24 hours best 207 km
• 6 day race Mexico 665 km together with Arun from India also 
• 200 km desert race in Algeria

Luis Alfonso Guerrero (Mexico)

• 17 100 miles races (16 under 24 hours) 
• First international at the Sakura Michi Natural Run in Japan  (2011) 250 km
• 3 attempts to Spartathlon, 1 finish 
• 5 Marathon de Sables 
• 1 attempt to Badwater
• 1 Desert Cup
• Second place at the Himalayan 100 mile race 
• many adventure races and mountain bike races 

Lynne Elizabeth Hewett (Australia) 

• Didn't finish Brazil  135 due to a knee ligament tear 
• 7 x 100 miles Ultra's
• 10 Ironmans (many triathlons)
• 40 plus marathons 

Mark Hines (UK)

• Marathon de Sables (2007)
• Jungle Marathon 2008
• YAU 2009 & 2011 (450 miles) 
• Trans Alps 2009
• Wainwright's coast-to-coast 2010
• Rab Mountain Marathon 2010
• Plenty of non-race events 
• Ran 270-mile Pennine Way over Christmas, 2011

Mark Steven Woolley (UK/Spain) 

• 101 kms Ronda: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 9:50hrs. 12th Overall (2011) 
• Ultra trail Tour du Mont Blanc: 158 kms 9000M D+: 2005, 2006, 2007 (PR:39 hrs), 17 hours Courmayer-Chamonix after restart due t bad weather (2010), 44 hrs (2011)
• 115 kms 4000 M D+. Trans Gran Canary. 25 hrs:2007
• Spartathlon. DNF - 115 kms (2007), DNF Hypothermia - 170 km (2008), 246 kms. 34:30 hours. 77th overall, 1st Brit. (2009), 246 kms. 33:48 hours. 57th overall (2011)
• 24hrs Barcelona TV3 173 kms official: 7th overall (2007), 5th overall (2008)
• 100 kms Madrid. Spanish Championship. 9:02 hours. 13th Overall (2008), 8:46 hours. 10th Overakk, 2nd over 45 vet. (2009), 8:33, 8th Overall, 2nd Over 45 (2010), 8:27, 9th Overall, 2nd Over 45 (2011) 
• Malaga Almeria Carretera de la Muerte 210 kms 35 hours 40 mins. (2009), 35 hours (2010), 32 hours 15 mins. (2011) 
• Alandalus ultra trail 250 kms, 5 stages desert conditions. 22:53 hours total, 2nd overall (2009) 
• Puerto de Motril at 0 M - Summit of Mulchacen at 3482 M. 75 kms. 11:47 hours. Fastest ascent of Mulchacen (highest mainland mountain in Spain) from the sea to date - Hodl the actual record jointly with Francsico Contreras (2009) 
• Badwater Ultramarathon Death Valley, USA 42:36 49th Overall (2010)
• Madrid Segovia 100 kms 2000M D+ 10:06 3rd Overall and 1st team (2010) 
• Ultrabalaton 212 kms 26 hours 
• Ehunmilak 170 kms. 11,000 M D+
• Malaga Granada 163 kms. 3,500 M D+ 27 hours 

Michele Ufer (Germany)

• 250k Atacama Crossing - 7th overall position
• 2 weeks later - Everest Marathon 

Nikolaos Mangitsis (Greece) 

• Toubkal trail 2009 125km/ +9000 48 hrs
• VFT Greece 2009 105 kms/ +3500 21 hrs
• Everest Summit 2004
• Seven Summits finished 2008

Raymond Sanchez (US) 

• Came in 2nd during 2011 edition of La Ultra - The High in 39 hours and 3 mins. thenext day finished marathon in 3 hours 56 minutes and 20 sec. 
• Over 130 races in 5 years and all 135 races (Badwater, Brazil, Arrowhead, Europe) in one single calendar year twice 

Rodrigo Cerqueira (Brazil) 

• 2005 - first ultra, 24th track race in Curitiba, PR, Brazil, finishing 2nd in his category with 130.4 km
• in 2006, Badwater, as a pacer of a Brazilian athlete (manoel Mendes) and when he quit, helped the team of other Brazilian athlete 9Mario Lacerda) to finish the race
• Started the Brazil 135, the most difficult ultra-race in South America in 2007
• Arrowhead Ultra, MN, USA in February, 2007
• 12h in Sao Caetano/SP/Brazil in 2007 and again helped a Brazilian athlete in Badwater (Valmir Nunes) which broke the race record 
• 160km in 24 hrs, 2009
• Sahara Race, Egypt, October 2007, 2009
• Brazil 135, 2008
• Arrowhead Iltra, 2009

Seow Kong Ng (Malaysia) - I will be part of the crew team of this great athlete

• Coast to Kosciusko (240K single stage) 
• Magredi Mountain Trail 100 Mile 
• 100kms: HK 100k, Great North Walk 100k, TNF Beijing 100k, 100k del Sahara
• Marathon del Sables (250km) 
• Amazon Jungle Marathon (220km) 
• Comrades Marathons (Twice - Up and Down) 
• Has summitted Mt. Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa 
• Adventure Marathons: Great Wall Marathon, Everest Marathon, North Pole Marathon, Antarctica Marathon

Sudip Rai (Nepal) 

• 24th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon - 2nd place 2 hr 46 min 14 sec, 4th (2011) 
• Annapurna 100 - 1st in 100 km class 12 hr 05 min (2011), 2nd (2012) 
• Everest Ultra 2010 - 1st place 5 hr 14 min 30 sec
• Davos mountain marathon - 5th (2011)
• Everest Marathon 2009 - 1st place 3hr 45min 49 sec
• Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon 2012 - 2nd place 4hr 02min 35sec

Tim Garrett (Australia) 

• Northface 100km Blue mountains Australia 2010
• Kallahari Augrabies extreme marathon (240km) 2012
• Grand Canyon Marathon USA 2010
• Arctic ultra marathon (122 miles) Yukon Canada 2011
• Northface 100km Blue mountains Australia 2011
• Leadville 100 miles Colorado USA 2011

Upendra Sunwar (Nepal) 

• 2nd in Annapurna 100 - 2nd (2011), 5th (2012)
• Kinabalu Climbathon - 9th (2011)
• Annapurna 70 km - 6th (2010)

Dr William (Bill) Andrews (US) 

Dr William Andrews interview before the 2010 edition of la Ultra - The High

• Ultra marathon runner since 1996. Has completed more than 100 ultra- marathons 
• One of the three participants who came for the first edition of La Ultra - The High. He's coming for his trophy. 
• In 1998, completed the Grand Slam of Ultra-running, the Last great Race, the Western Slam, and completed more 100 miles that year than anyone else in the world
• Nevada State Champion in the Marathon for his age group (50-59) in 2006
• Badwater Ultra-marathon, twice
• Competed in twenty 50 mile races in 1997
• First 100 mile race in 1998 (Rocky Racoon) 

Rock n Roll

Mt. Ugo

Just want to share the trail of Mt. Ugo from Tinongdan Barangay Hall.

This is Tinongdan Baranggay Hall. From here, it's a downhill cemented road of I think around more than a kilometer leading to the jump off of Mt. Ugo. It's best to stay on the left side of the road as the other side is a cliff going to the river. Upon seeing the signage, it's a turn left leading to the bridge. One will not miss it, the signage is visible. 

After the bridge is a turn left to a community, just follow the trail, do not get inside the community of old houses, this is a trail that will lead to rice paddies.

 Please be mindful of trail signs as there are many local trails, you might end up following a wrong one. You will enter another community.

 After here  is another turn left now following an uphill trail. This will now be a trail leading outside the local communities and will now start the never ending ascend.  While concentrating on your breathing and making sure of your footholds, make sure to look around, the view of the mountain range is beautiful. If it is sunny, some parts of this trail will be too hot. But if it will rain, it could be very cold as well.

This is going to be a long uphill trail after which you will have some flats on some parts. Until the trail will lead to a descend, there will be a community of around  two or more houses, turn left going up hill again. On some part of the trail there will be cows and sometimes they run after you.

It's all the way going up already passing by some parts with pine trees and some parts open trail.

After several kilometers of open trail and trail under the pine trees, it will again lead to another community, Lusod, which one can refill water at the drinking faucet. This will be the last community before heading all the way up to the summit.

After Lusod, one will pass by small portion of rice paddies again then will lead to all uphill trail under the pine trees.

It's all ascend up to the summit passing by mini forests before seeing the signage of Mt. Ugo.

Going down is passing the same trail back to the barangay hall of Tinongdan. Reserve some energy after passing by the last bridge going back to the cemented road as it will all the way an uphill run up to the barangay hall. It's going to be too tiring to ones lungs  and to the knees. But this is going to be fun, promise, I've done this trail several times in the past and I love it. I tried it when it was raining and I am cold and wet and I tried it on a hot sunny day too. Both are fun filled adventure. Happy running.

Note: Some pictures are taken from the album of Mayan Nicolas and Badodong delos Angeles.

My Many Firsts on Condura Full Marathon 2012

No, this is not my first full marathon, in fact this is my 4th since I started running one. But this is my very first year anniversary of running a full mary. It was last year that I push myself to run a full marathon on the same event, inspired by my two running friends. But at this time, this will be my very first marathon that I will be wearing a full leggings. On road running I don't use leggings at all,  not even  half leggings, I find it too hot and uncomfortable. But this time, as I don't want my legs to be bloody red again, I decided to wear one. So then my next first is, this is my first time to run a full marathon having my monthly menstrual period. Whew.  A challenge of being a woman again. A super good luck to me.   And this too is my first marathon held on an evening, actually a midnight race. 

I am glad I anticipated on  my situation, at least I am prepared. And it turn real fine than what I expected. To start with, I love doing the run midnight. There is no sun so it's not hot. Something I really find challenging doing a long run on a bright sunny day. Doing it also on a Skyway is something that runners do not share the road with the vehicles. I do not have to compete with the vehicles,  it's less stressful. There are enough water at the water stations though I really do not get and drink water at each station, I bring my own hydration belt which I did not even consume and use all of my water and Gatorade. Bananas are available at km 21, I got 2 as my food. I eat one right away while I eat the second one on km 31, though I missed the Gu gels at km 32. Actually I did not know  that there are some and since I do not drop by that water station so I missed it. Oh well.

The first 10 km I pace with Arvin, he is really fast that there is no way for me to relax on my pace. Surprisingly I was able to cope with his pace. But after the 10 km mark, he just run fast. I did not bother to run after him anymore. I thought of just going back to my own pace. I just enjoy my pace, no view though because it's dark but I just find joy on looking at other marathoners running in front of me, whom others I know.The view of the moon is just very relaxing. It's like I am in communion with God while doing the run passed midnight. Upon reaching the 23 km surprisingly Arvin is infront of me again. I followed his pace, it was back to a fast one again. I am glad, I can push myself further, he mentioned of targetting a sub 5 PR, I got inspired of the thought I think it's possible. But after several kilometers he slowed down again which I am left alone ahead. I went back to my slower pace.

What I noticed though, on the stations that I get water I drink too much, it was not just a sip but a drink. The water is cold so I find it refreshing, but with this I feel like I need to pee but I do not want to do it while on the race. I noticed the portalets on several distances are with line of runners waiting for their turn. I do not want to waste my time.  So I proceed running with a motivation that I need to pee at the end of the race. I do not know if that helps me or not.  

What was effective for me on this race? I guess it's the following:   anticipating what will happen, timing on when to eat and drink, when to run a faster pace and when to slow a bit, always mindful of how my body is working, which part is in pain, am I sleepy or not and I goal of finishing the race without the sun yet. 

I consumed 2 bottles of water on my hydration belt and twice refilling it along the water stations, 2 sachet of Gu gels,  4 pcs of kisses chocolate, 3 pcs. of soft candy, 1 mini pack of boy bawang (I decided to bring out my boy bawang when I feel I am a bit bored which I got afraid I might feel sleepy) and 2 pcs banana.

My strategy on my being a woman having my monthly period on this event? Thank goodness to the advise of my good friend Rica Mendoza, I put a safety pin on both ends of the sanitary napkin attached to my undies, clip outside. And it worked. As I begin to sweat and I can feel my leggings already wet, the sanitary pad is still in place.


My security blanket on this race?
4 bottles of liquid on my hydration belt (2 bottles of plain water & 2 bottles of Gatorade) 
1 pc sanitary napkin (which I did not use, I did not even visit the portalets)
1 small sachet of wet ones
1 pc trail mix (which I did not eat)
2 pcs Gu Gel (I eat all)
5 pcs soft candy
4 pcs kissis chocolate
camera which I did not use at all while on the race
and lots of prayers

I thank Arvin for asking me to join this race, at first I did not think of doing again the skyway race. I had fun. And I also thank him for the ride and for the pictures. I also got a chance to meet his ultramarathoner friends, they are an inspiration. I also thank the rest of my friends who were around during tha race. Most of all I thank God for giving me the strength to finsh the race. It was another adventure acheived. 

Note: Some of  the pictures are taken from the FB album of Arvin Arcilla.

Pictures: Condura Skyway Full Marathon 2012

Nice Read

I am always a fun of Conrad Anker, his being a good athlete, a good man and a good father. It just want to have a copy of how his adopted son see him as a person. Nice piece to keep.  

Having two Athletic Dads 

Another Ultra Coming

REGISTERED. Another ultra race for me. A never ending race actually. Just when I said early this year I will lay-low a bit on any outdoor activities, here I go again. Just cannot resist on so many adventures lined-up. I was giving a thought on this one  geared towards no, not this one but when my good friend Merlita Dunkin, an athlete from Cebu assured me that this will be a race different from the other, I said, 'ok I will give it a shut'. And truly my adventure continues.....

Race Log Of My Life Beginning YR2012

January 22, 2012

Subic International Marathon

Full Marathon (42K)

5 hours 20 minutes 20 seconds

My very first race for the year 2012

my very 3rd full marathon
since February 2011

 

 February 5, 2011
Condura Skyway Marathon 2012
second race for the year 2012
4th Full Marathon
Time: 5:16:24

February 12, 2012

Discovery Channel's Vertical Run 2012

my 3rd race for the year

my 3rd vertical race ever 

10k run and 19 floor stair climbing 

Time: 1:15:57

Vibram HK100 2012, Hongkong

February 18 and 19, 2012
Vibram HK100 Ultra Trail Running Race
My 4th race for the year 2012
My second 100 kilometer run
Time: 24 hours and 45 minutes

February 26, 2012
1st Vinta Ultramarathon 50K
My fifth race for the Year 2012
Zamboanga City, Philippines 
My first road ultramarathon 
My second 50K run
My fourth ultramarathon (3 trail, 1 road)
Time: 8hours and 35 minutes

 March 4, 2012
Run United1 2012 (RU1)
My 6th Race for the year 2012
My tapering for another ultra race next weekend
Distance: 21K Run
Time: 2:36:30

March 10, 2012
1st All - Women Ultra Marathon (50K)
Cebu, Philippines
My 7th race for the year 2012
My second road ultra marathon
My 3rd 50K race
My fifth ultramarathon
Distance: 50K 
Time: 7:13:52

March 31, 2012
Salomon XTrail Pilipinas 2012
Tagaytay Highlands, Tagaytay City
My 8th race for the year 2012
My second trail run for the year
Distance: 24 kilometer
6th place Women Category
Time: 3:21: 54

April 1, 2012
MVP Olympic Fun Run 2012
Meralco Compound, Pasig City 
My 9th Race for the year 2012
5 kilometer fun run
Time: 31 minutes 

 

April 21-22, 2012

TNF100 2012

Baguio - Benguet, Philippines

My 10th Race for the year 2012

100 Kilometer distance, 5,000Meters Elevation Gain 

My 3rd 100K race

My fifth ultra marathon 

6th Overall Women's Category 

Number 51 Overall rank 

Time: 29:28:25

May 20, 2012
Bohol 50 Miler Ultra Marathon
80 Kilometer run
My 11th race for the Year 2012
My 3rd Ultra Road Run, My 1st 80K road run
My 6th Ultra Marathon
8th Overall Women's Category
Time: 13 hours and 27 minutes

 May 26-27, 2012
King of the Mountain: 4 Lakes 100K Trail Run
100 Kilometer Race
My 12th race for the Year 2012
My 4th 100 Kilometer race
My 4th Ultra Trail Run
My 7th Overall Ultra Marathon
Champion on the Women's Category
11th on the Overall 100K Category
Time: 27 hours 58 minutes

 June 2, 2012
Merrell Adventure Run 2012
21 kilometer trail run
My 13th race for the Year 2012
Time: 4 hours 8 minutes 

July 1, 2012
Valley Trail Challenge 2012
57 Kilometer Trail Run
My 14th Race for the year 2012
My first 57 kilometer trail run
My 8th Overall Ultra Race
2nd place on the Women's category
Time: 8 hours 24 minutes

July 28, 2012
La Ultra - The High 2012 3rd Edition
Shanti Stupa, Leh India
My 15th Race of the Year 2012
My 5th Full Marathon
My very first High Altitude Ultra Marathon
at 3,500MASL
The only female among the 4 full marahon runners
the last to cross the finish line
Time: 5hours 46minutes

  August 2-4, 2012
La Ultra - The High 2012 3rd Edition
222 Kilometer , 60 hour cut off
Leh-Manali Highway, Leh Ladakh, India
Crewing for Mr. Seok Kong Ng, Malaysia
My very first crew assignment
Finish Time: 42hrs 4 mins 30 secs

 

August 19, 2013

I Shall Return An Intense Ultramarathon Challenge 2012

Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines

50 Kilometer Road Race

My 15th Race for the year 2012

My 9th Overall Ultra Race

My 4th Ultra Road Race

Finished 45 Overall

Ranked 6th on the Female Category

Time: 6 hours

 

August 26, 2012
2nd Fort Magsaysay Dingalan Ultra Marathon 2012
60 kilometer Road Race
My 16th Race for the Year 2012
My 10th Ultra Overall
My fifth Road Ultra to Date
Ranked 36th Overall among the 118 runners
Ranked 4th on the Female Category
Time: 8hrs 12mins 54secs

September 15, 2012
PAU National Championships
102 kilometer Road Race, my longest distance so far
My 17th race for the year 2012
My 11th Ultra Race Over all,  6th Road Ultra
Ranked 24th over all among 46 102 km runners
Champion on the Women's Category
Time: 16 hours 29 minutes (?)