Sofitel – RunRio BATTLE OF THE SEXES – March 3, 2013

Here is RunRio, Inc’s maiden race for the year 2013. Another race with a different concept. 🙂 Read on!

THE SOFITEL-RUNRIO BATTLE OF THE SEXES
March 3, 2013; 5:30AM
SM Mall of Asia
5km/10km

MECHANICS OF THIS RACE:
Male and Female participants will compete with each other in one finish line, one venue, one distance.
Female runners will run first then after 7 to 10 minutes, male runners will start the race.

AGE CATEGORIES (Male and Female): 
16 and below
17-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60 yrs old and above

WINNERS: 

10km Winners:
1 OVERALL WINNER
PLUS
1 Male and 1 Female TOP Winners for each Age Group

5km Winners:
1 OVERALL WINNER
PLUS
1 Male and 1 Female TOP Winners for each Age Group

PRIZES FOR OVERALL WINNER (for 5km and 10km) :

2-Person stay at a Sofitel Suite with breakfast

PRIZE FOR 10km TOP WINNERS FOR EACH AGE GROUP (Male and Female):

1  Overnight stay in a superior room for 2 with breakfast

PRIZE FOR 10km TOP WINNERS FOR EACH AGE GROUP (Male and Female):

1  Spiral lunch or dinner GC  for 2

RAFFLE PRIZE: 1 winner  of

• 3 Nights Stay at the Imperial suite with 1 Breakfast GC for 4
• 10 SPIRAL GCs for Lunch or Dinner (good for 2 persons per GC)
• 5 LE SPA GCs (1hr massage)

SOFITEL RAFFLE MECHANICS:
To qualify for the raffle, interested participant should:

• Bring a VALID PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION during registration. VALID ID can be any of the following:Participants will be categorized as Male or Female based on the gender indicated on their Valid ID
  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport
  • NSO-issued Birth Certificate
• Participants will be categorized as Male or Female based on the gender indicated on their Valid ID
• Participant’s age group will be determined based on the age/birth date indicated on their Valid ID

BENEFICIARY: Children of VIRLANIE  Foundation

REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Online Registration: December 21, 2012 – February 17, 2013
In-Store Registration: December 21 – February 24, 2013

REGISTRATION VENUES:
1. RIOVANA

• BGC – 28th Street corner 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City; Monday to Sunday from 12:00nn to 9:00pm
• Katipunan – 3rd Floor Regis Center, Katipunan, Quezon City (infront of ADMU); Monday to Sunday from 12:00nn to 8:00pm

2. TOBY’S

• SM Mall of Asia; Monday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 8:pm
• SM The Block; Monday to Sunday from 12:00nn to 8:pm

REGISTRATION FEE:

SINGLET DESIGN:

BIB:

ROUTE MAP: (click on the image for a larger view)

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

• Registration may end earlier than announced deadline.
• A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID must be presented by the representative.
• A Valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of a valid ID must be presented by the representative.
• VALID ID can be any of the following:Participants will be categorized as Male or Female based on the gender indicated on their Valid ID
  • Government-issued ID
  • Passport
  • NSO-issued Birth Certificate
• Participants will be categorized as Male or Female based on the gender indicated on their Valid ID
• Participants age group will be determined based on the age/birth date indicated on their Valid ID
• Singlet size availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
• A timing device will be used by all participants during the race.

RACE RESULTS AND HOTLINES:
Race results will be available after two (2) days at http://www.runrio.com.ph

Hotlines:
Globe – 0927 347 7700
Smart – 0929 717 8164
Landline – (632) 703-1736

For concerns and feedback email: feedback@runrio.com

Sin Tax Run RACE RESULTS Out Now!

The race results for RunRio’s last race event for the year 2012, the Sin Tax Run is now available!

The official race results can be viewed/downloaded below:

Download Sin Tax Run Overall Results

According to RunRio, Inc:

All details are based on the data gathered from the UHF RFID D-Tag by ChronoTrack Systems.

Gun Time: is time from the gun start to the time you crossed the finish line. Results for this is used as basis for determining the Top 3 finishers.

Chip Time: is when you cross the start line to the finish line. This is most helpful for you to know your personal record (PR).

The race was organized by RunRio, Inc. For any concerns regarding the race results, please email feedback@runrio.com.

The Merrell Siren Sport GTX: My Future “IT” Trail Shoe

I was on one of those weekend home tasks, trying to fix/arrange the corner of our room where I keep my running shoes, when hubby asked me a question nonchalantly – “With all those running shoes, I bet you won’t think of adding one really soon, right?”

“As a matter of fact, I do. I need a trail shoe”. His question is actually spot on to what have been at that time going on in my mind. With all the running shoes in my shoe closet, the only trail shoe I have needs to be replaced already.

In my search for that most coveted trail shoe, I have listed my requirements:

• should be both functional as a trail running shoe or a mountain biking shoe
• should be light weight (as light a trail running shoe can be)
• needs to have a waterproof but breathable upper (some trail shoe doesn’t provide much comfort that is needed for warmer climates)
• has to provide good cushioning (for someone with Plantar Fasciitis, this is a must!)
• soles needs to have a good grip
• good looking shoe not a must but definitely a plus
• not be too expensive

And so, search the web I did, to try to find one that will conform to the requirements I listed. I started with the brand that I am most familiar and comfortable with: MERRELL. As always, I was not disappointed because I found one that might be the “IT trail shoe” for me: the Merrell Siren Sport GTX SS11. 

According to the website, http://www.merrell.com, the following are the features of the said Merrell Trail shoe:

UPPER/LINING

• Strobel construction offers flexibility and comfort
• Synthetic leather and mesh upper
• Bellows tongue keeps debris out
• GORE-TEX® Extended Comfort Footwear lining keeps feet dry and comfortable
• Lining treated with Aegis® antimicrobial solution
• Ortholite® anatomical footbed

MIDSOLE/OUTSOLE

• Molded nylon arch shank
• QForm® Comfort midsole provides specific stride-sequenced cushioning for women
• Merrell® Air Cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability
• 5mm Sole lug depth
• Vibram® Siren Song Sole/TC5+ Rubber
• Weight: 1 lb. 5 ozs. (326g)

The Siren Sport, seems to be a goodie – one that has covered the basics I need and more! It is light weight but doesn’t sacrifice on providing a high level of protection and support in the soles – with Vibram, QForm and Ortholite taking prominence in the construction of the shoe.

In the looks department, well it isn’t green (my favorite color!), but it definitely looks better than most trail shoes I have seen.

I am betting that aside from being a good trail shoe for running and mountain biking, this model will really be perfect for comfortable hiking.

I am truly excited to get my hands, (errr feet!) on a pair to try out and eventually purchase. But wait! Isn’t it Christmas in just a number of days? Someone whom I remember asking me about shoe purchases earlier might be able to read this and well, you know… 

Note: The Merrell Siren Sport GTX S11 is available online through http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk/ and locally at Merrell Concept stores and department stores nationwide.

O+ Bench + Joseph Marco’s New Adventure

Hubby and I were invited just recently to the  O+ Smart Phone and Bench Launch cum Fashion Show. The event is not in any way related to running and/or mtbiking but we went there anyway thinking that it will be nice to be able to sometimes try on new things. 🙂

ON THE GO. In between shoots for magazines and the television, Joseph Marco goes places with the newest from O+.

The event showcased the exciting features of the O+ Smart Phone which has celebrity Joseph Marco as its endorser.  Afterwards, a Bench fashion design competition was held. Truly an exciting event to cap our weekend.

Here is the official press release, read on! 

O+ Bench + Joseph Marco’s New Adventure

SLEEK AND LIMITLESS. O+ keeps tech-savvy buyers excited with the entry of its 8.5 Android.

As the two ever-changing worlds of fashion and technology have grown more competitive than ever, we have come to realize that the key is, “keep up or be left behind.” Interlinking individuals through the power of mobile technology has tremendously become more of a need than a statement of luxury, similar to the case of fashion where trends come and go and modern consumers are always on the prowl for the next big thing.

The two are undoubtedly united by key elements to thrive: innovation and democracy. With constant reinvention remaining as the driving force of these worlds’ operations, the clamoring market has been granted access to their needs and wants.

Fashion, today, has been accessed not just by the chosen few, and technology has paved the way to an interconnected way of living. And so, what better way to celebrate limitless possibilities than to meld these worlds into one.

Bound by the common thread of pushing for endless possibilities, Bench/, in its silver year, ushers in a seamless marriage of talent and vision with O+, the US-born Android mobile technology brand.

DOUBLE TAKE. Dual sim and dual camera, the new 8.5 Android is armed and ready

Enjoying 25 years of dominance in the market of fashion faithful, Bench/ has tremendously undergone evolution along with its clout of Filipino fashion lovers. The retail giant has cemented a name that has bridged markets of varying social brackets without compromising its design stamp and persona.

On the other hand, O+’s Android series has recently broken ground in local shores. Work and play come hand in hand in its lineup of smart phones and tablets. Aiming to make a dent in the tech-savvy market, O+ brings in revolutionary partners for the young and young-at-heart who are always on the go.

And one with O+’s vision of limitless possibilities, through the revolutionary Air Shuffle technology, today’s Android brings us to greater heights by allowing swifter navigation using the unique motion sensor that allows users to easily switch FM radio stations, browse stored photos and music with one swoosh of the wrist, even capture Instagram-worthy moments without the need to touch the capture button.

THE PERFECT FIT. Browse photos and take pictures with just one swoosh of the wrist through the Air Shuffle technology.

In this unique collaboration, O+’s young ideals mesh with the 25-year tradition of excellence and ingenuity established by Bench/.

With the guiding principle of sharing without limits, on December 2, 2012 at the new Glorietta 1 Activity Center at 5:00pm, Bench/ and O+ cultivated a new-breed of Filipino fashionistas by highlighting unsung heroes in the world of fashion—the stylists.

PICTURE-PERFECT. Enjoy capturing Instagram-worthy moments and navigating the latest Tweet updates with O+’s 4” capacitive multi-touch screen.

A first in the country, invited were six celebrity stylists, Sidney Yap, Adrian Concepcion, Ton Lao, Myrrh Lao To, Edlene Cabral, and Kate Paras, who competed in an exemplary display of creativity, vision, and technique. Each stylist headed a team of make up artists and hair experts to produce five (5) coherently-styled looks fusing elements derived from Bench/ and O+. Each collection were judged on creativity, originality, and relevance to the theme. Judges to the competition are esteemed names in fashion and entertainment: top designers Randy Ortiz and JC Buendia, Manila Bulletin’s Liza Ilarde, Preview’s Vince Uy, Philippine Daily Inquirer’s JJ San Juan, Philippine Star’s Christopher De Venecia PMAP President Phoemela Barranda, and Bench endorser Joseph Marco.

Fashion and technology displayed an exemplary union with Bench and O+ pushing for going beyond the ordinary. Coinciding with the competition, the biggest supersale on fashion and technology was also be mounted by Bench and O+ at the new Glorietta Activity Center from 1PM-9PM. 

1K@Amway Fun Run 2013 – January 12

1K@AMWAY FUN RUN
January 12, 2013
1km/5km
CCP Complex
http://www.amway.com.ph

BENEFICIARY:
– Portions of the proceeds or registration fees will be used to support the Department of Education’s Adopt-a-School Program through Amway’s One by One Campaign for Children

REGISTRATION PERIOD: December 17, 2012 to January 5, 2013

REGISTRATION VENUES:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

1. AMWAY Head Office
108 Ground Floor Feliza Bldg.
V.A. Rufino cor. Dela Rosa
Sts. Legaspi Village Makati City
Tel No. (02) 8148181
Fax No. (02) 8124184

2. AMWAY Distribution Center Shaw Boulevard
Ground Floor Sun Plaza Bldg.
Boulevard, Mandaluyong City
Tel No. (02) 571-7161 to 62
Fax No. (02) 571-7533

RACE FEE:
For Existing Distributors (IBO): Buy 1 NUTRILITE Daily Foil PAck, get 1 1k@Amway Race Kit for FREE
For Non-Distributors (Non-IBO): Php 595 (5km or 1km)

RACE INCLUSIONS:

– Singlet
– Bib with raffle stub
– 1 NUTRILITE Daily Foil Pack

5km FINISHER’S ENTITLEMENT:
– 5km Finishers (Non-IBO) get to Sign-up as an AMWAY Distributor for FREE
– 5km Finishers (IBO) geta a Product Coupon Discount

ROUTE MAPS: