Almost two days more to go and we bid goodbye to February and move forward to 2011. It is already the month of March on Tuesday and it makes me giddy with excitement because it is my “Birthday Month”. Oh and what makes this Birthday Month all the more exciting is that this is the year that I turn the great 4-0! Yep, i turn FORTY this year, OLD na eh? 
I have initially planned and wished to be able to run my first ever full marathon this year - at the TBR Dream Marathon on the 20th in fact. But then again, the demands of work, the call of being mom to four kids (two of which are graduating – one from High School, one from Elementary School; one who will be entering school and the last one an 8-month old who still needs all the care and attention i can give) and some health problems, told me to find other means to celebrate “life begins at 40″.
And how could I complain when I have been getting challenging and new experiences almost everyday since this year opened. So instead of sulking, I look forward to a great 2011 full of hopes still of being able to finally get that precious time for running training and yes, that opportunity to being able to run my first every 42km.
Now back to March being my Birthday month! I believe that birthdays are always for celebrations and also gifts! But then since I would like my foray to the world of “40ish women” to be a little bit special, I thought it might be good – great even - if I will be the one giving these gifts. 
Gifts that when given, will also be taken with great value by the one receiving it. So here goes my first batch of gifts: 5 10-km Race Kits for RUNRIO TRILOGY LEG 1: RUN UNITED 1 (RACE BIB and D-TAG only).
Yep folks! When everybody thought it is all over, no more chance in getting hold of a 10km slot to this race, here is another crack at it. Get a chance to be one of 5 lucky runners who will by all means get to run the 10km after all!
So what should you do to get one of these 5 kits? Simple!
1. Post a comment in this blog post with the answer to the question: “What race feature/s matters most to you as a runner?”
Sample answers: “It will have to be the race route!” or “The race categories are the most important feature of any race for me!”
2. Keep your answer as short as possible (no need to tell a story!). There will be no correct or wrong answers.
3. As you keep your answer short, please also remember that each commenter can only submit ONE entry and thus can only win ONCE. All succeeding entries will have to be disqualified.
4. Since the race will happen on Sunday, March 6 already, entries will only be accepted until 12MN of Monday, February 28.
5. The five winning entries will be chosen via random sampling (using randomizer.org) and will be announced within Tuesday, March 1.
Take note though that my gift will only be the race bib and d-tag, no singlet and no Unilab Kit (since these are out of stock already). But then these are the essential contents of the kit that will make a runner good to participate in the 10km race and if and when he finishes, be eligible to receive the finisher’s kit and see the results under his/her name.
And one last thing, the lucky five will have to PROMISE ME that they will truly use the kits and participate on the 10km run come race day. Why? There are a lot out there who unfortunately were not able to register for any Run United 1 race slots and it will be a shame if one were given this other chance to finally run and then not use it.
Many thanks to Runrio, Inc. for my five complimentary race kits. 
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March is a great month, Spring is getting closer !! I am also a fan.. Good luck in the race !
Cheers
Happy Birthday Ms. Vimz
Just dropping by a greeting and I’m not joining the promo as I will be a support crew in BM 102 next week
Good luck to all entries
Thank you Zalds. Medyo matagal pa naman my birthday so I will be having other birthday “gifts” pa sana for those who visit my blog…
Accurate race distance.
Finish line matters to me the most because this is where all drama scene happens!
The Race Marshall’s to keep eye on the cheaters.
For me, it would have to be the hydration stations.
The basics such as km markers, enough hydration stations, safe and accurate route, friendly marshalls and fun post-race activities.
If it’s a Runrio run! I love races by Runrio! My last race was the Unilab and My feet are itching to run again!!
Timing Chip is the most matters to me because, it tells every runner the record of their performance.
Keep the runners in the right route and hydrated.
The feature that matters most to me is the route. In it I always chance upon my runner friends, whether they’re also running, volunteering, or simply supporting, I always find them along the route and they’re the ones who make the run special. ;-P
The competitive atmosphere in the race because it pushes you to be a better runner.
The most important part is the runner’s attitude towards the race. Just the basics, no fanfare.
The most important part of the race is the finish line…
The challenging routes
The most important feature of the race for me is the safety of the route (security/marshalls, well lit if the sun is not up yet, making sure vehicle and foot traffic is being monitored)
the most important for me is the route and the hydration station!
what matters most to me in a race is the consistency and coordination between the marshalls, staff, runners and race organizer to make the race organized and in order
safe route; race organizer.
location, race route, reg fee..
A safe and exciting route is the most important feature of a race.
Happy birthday mam vimz!
Happy birthday po!
Hydration and aid stations are very important in a race.
Sufficient knowledgeable marshalls. Abundance of water and sports drinks. Just to feel the cool morning breeze in my face makes me smile. Hence; less vehicles on the road.
right timing and distance.
The whole run experience is what matters. But the most that matters to me is what awaits in my finish line. Haaageeen Daaaazss …. lol… =)
happy bday vimz! the cause! the organizers!
Hydration station matters most to keep each runner well hydrated.
A decent race venue.
timing chip!
The hydration stations matter to me most in a race.
Runner’s safety and hydration stations
Countless Photographers!!
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Adequate hydration, masaya nako
“What race feature/s matters most to you as a runner?”
THE EXPERIENCE, the race for me should be planned and executed with the thought that people like me run not to become an elite runner or athlete (in my case IMHO), but to enjoy life with every breath and step I take until the finishline.
Definitely the Race Organizers! Because this sums up all the needs for a good race; registration, kit, route, hydration, accurate timing and distance and ofcourse, post activities.
strategic hydration and aid station:-)
For me, the venue and race route are very important. The lesser the vehicle the better. While running you never feel unhealthy except when you inhale to your deepest lungs the carbon monoxide from the vehicles when you need the most is oxygen.
Accurate distance.
The race feature that matters most to me is the location, where the air is clean or less polluted so that nobody would have any problem breathing.
freebies! haha
It would be the Race Categories – it defines the level of challenge I am up to!
How well the race is organized. That includes the hydration, the markers and the handling of baggages of the runners.
Efficiency of hydration stations
if it’s for a worthy cause, then i’m all for it !
running for a cause.
The feature that matters most to me is the route – it serves as a mental and physical challenge.
sino po mga nanalo??
san po i-aanounce??excited na ako malaman may entry ako eh