One of my most memorable outdoor experiences will have to be our mtbike ride at Makiling, Laguna. We were supposed to tackle the trail from the top – from the Makiling resort and down to the trails at UPLB. But then again, I was not able to fully conquer the whole route. Why? Several minutes into the ride, I crashed (and so as two of our companions) while taking on a tricky downhill, blind curve. This is to be my worst mtbike crash so far and the one which gave me the memorable scars on my left elbow and knee. It happened at a time that I was pretty new to the mtbiking craze. Engot pa, kumbaga! ;P They said that an experience that hurt me but did not kill me will only make me stronger. So from then on, I had that resolve that someday I will have to return to Makiling and see if I can try and ride on its trail one more time. A successful one at that.
So when I opened my inbox and saw this email about a Makiling challenge race, I can’t help but remember my own bittersweet Makiling experience. If it was hard for me then to ride the route via a mountain bike, I am so curious and excited on the route for this foot race. If I had not only just given birth, I would have signed-up for this race pronto! If I had failed via a mountain bike, will I experience the opposite in running? The answer to that question folks will have to wait until next year. Hopefully a Makiling Challenge, 10th edition will still be organized by then. Meanwhile, y’all may want to give this out-of-town race a try. 😉
Makiling Challenge 9
MAKILING CHALLENGE 9
September 12, 2010
Baker Hall UPLB
List of Distances: 5k, 10k, 16k
Registration Fee:
Php200 – 5k/10k UPLB Students Category
Php250 – 5k/10k Male/Female Open Category
Php300 – 16k Male/Female Open Category
Where to Register:
Baker Hall – Freedom Park UPLB
Makiling Challenge Registration Booths at races in Manila (contact us for more info)
Click HERE for Online Registration:
Download Registration Form
Contacts:
• Divine Tapit 0906 425 1387
• Chndy Rogel 0916 618 0216
• Jeremy Deanon 0929 295 2366
• Kyle Gines 0907 1951 828
Race Director/Organizer:
Divine Tapit
President – Makiling Campus Runners UPLB
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