Taray Nga Taray!

OFFICIAL RESULTS OF TARAYEM 52K & 32K RUN

2012-01-08T20:31:00.000-08:00

50K 1. Eduardo Madariaga 102 04:36:11.95 2. Col. Jose Wacangan 007 04:46:04.43 3. Roland Bolos 181 05:13:05.45 4. Richie Acas 888 05:15:17.61 5. Fernando Sy, Jr. 330 06:00:06.22 6. Johnlen Cantano 323 06:06:56.42 7. Perfecto Atinaja 900 06:10:01.78 8. Eduardo Espiritu 666 06:11:15.85 9. Jerwynne Asuncion 108 06:30:23.53 10. Earl Warren Navor 101 06:53:23.78 11. Steve Dumlao 324 07:08:26.45 12. Ferdinand Mangaliman, Jr. 820 07:09:54.59 13. Romel Gallardo 555 07:13:31.82 14. Amador Orio 009 07:13:36.03 15. Randy Racho 999 07:13:37.56 16. Jorge Guerrero 423 07:31:26.98 17. Ace York Guerrero 221 07:31:27.23 32K 1. Roland Repato 727 02:55:20.47 2. John Patrick Jajon 717 03:05:10.04 3. Romie Quitevis 228 03:35:00.45 4. Daniel Yadao 028 03:37:54.21 5. Bernard Azcueta 218 03:39:36.57 6. John Peter Ragasa 117 03:47:26.60 7. Mark Albert Campos 812 03:56:48.83 8. Raymund Riego 525 03:58:54.88 9. Jojit Rapin 624 03:58:55.18 10. Bernard Rondaris 820 04:02:49.60 11. Joy Bennet Orio 009 04:12:23.03 12. Pepito Abijero 020 04:12;41.70 13. Ramil Quinto 622 04:17:34.11 14. Cecille Racho 999 04:17:46.09 15. Leila Carolina Vizcara 888 04:29:30.75 16. Jovelyn Domenden 222 04:29:31.03 17. Atong Foronda 071 04:37:48.08 18. Agnes Rimalos 823 04:48:04.13 19. Mark Concepcion 328 04:48:32.35 20. Vinci B. Anicoche 010 04:48:43.31 21. Istokoys. Waldo 069 04:54:52.40 22. Istokoys. Marvin 143 04:54:52.94 23. Istokoys. Giunno 123 04:54:53.43 24. Rubyrose Kagaoan 111 05:05:12.63 25. Gladys Baysac 104 05:05:17.68 26. Sheralyn Aytona 816 05:08:33.24 27. Rhea Paroligan 126 05:08:33.90 28. Carlo Medina 511 05:20:34.79 29. Sean Acas 711 05:20:35.51 30. Istokoys. Joseph 011 05:24:16.60 31. Jane Gallardo 555 05:42:21.05 32. Cyril Carlyn Chan 318 05:42:21.63 33. Istokoys. Deus 001 05:47:04.09 34. Istokoys. Justin 325 05:47:04.74 35. Istokoys. Francis 285 06:05:57.12 36. Istokoys. Dharien 023 06:16:23.39 37. Istokoys. Matthew 283 06:16:25.76 38. Istokoys. John 323 06:31:28.60 39. Istokoys. Dandrei 333 06:31:29.22

RACE RESULTS CAOAYAN CENTENNIAL RUN 2011

2011-11-09T21:02:00.000-08:00

A Cherished Write-up

2011-11-07T04:35:00.000-08:00

Just want to share this write-up about me, made by my daughter for a school assignment.

A Local Hero's Profile

Most people would describe heroes as those who sacrifice their personal comforts to live and die for special causes.

At this day and age, heroes come in different shapes and sizes. For me, they are not just of the political kind that we always hear of on television and read about on the papers. Heroism can also be seen in people who show great passion in whatever fields they are in, in those who go beyond themselves, strive to spark change and inspire their fellow.

I believe my dad is one of them. As a husband to my mother, and a father to us siblings, yes he is our hero. But there is more to him than just the sacrifices he does as the head of our family.

First and foremost, he is a hero to those who suffer the unbearable pain of ailing gums and teeth. As a dentist by profession, he is the superman who will always be ready to save his patients when they've had too much sweets to eat and forget to brush their teeth at night. Not to mention, further to his private practice, he also sets off to offer his services for free in various dental mission initiatives. This is his worthwhile way of using his profession to help the less fortunate members of the community.

Second, my dad is a leader in all sorts of fields. He has headed developmental programs of the local chapter of the Philippine Dental Association, where he served as President. He was also President and is currently active member of Rotary Club, where he takes part in the implementation of goodwill projects for various sectors of the society.

Third, my dad has been most notable for his contributions to sports in the province. He has founded the LITAKEM Ilocos Sur Badminton Club (LISBC). Through this initiative, the Ilocos Sur Badminton Center was built. This badminton hub stands to house enthusiasts who come together with their friends to play leisure and competitive games of the sport.

My dad has also founded TARAYEM, an organization of passionate runners in the community. What started as a hobby and a practice for personal well-being has now become the advocacy that he envisions to share with the community. Through his selfless sharing of his time, expertise and love for the sport, he has created several venues for people to also experience the transformative power of running as a sport, a hobby and a community-building activity.

Having finished seven marathons (42km) and three ultramarathons (43km and up) to date, my dad has established for himself a record that only highly-determined, dedicated and disciplined people can achieve. This has allowed him to inspire people to also embrace such virtues and has given him the credentials to be considered a master of the craft. He has then organized several running events and races that drew people to love the sport and practice healthy lifestyles, alongside. Now, given the prevalence of the sport in the province, I believe my dad has been successful in realizing his noble vision.

At the end of the day, heroes are those that move us to live for something bigger than our own dreams for ourselves. While most men of his age are primarily dedicated to making money and building their own estates, my dad has profoundly shown me the greater fulfillment that comes from pursuing one's passion and initiating relevant causes that benefit the community, even those that do not necessarily involve money in the process. Most of my dad's achievements are actually fruits of pro bono work and his utmost dedication to effect change.

As a witness to all his benevolent contributions to the community, I will always live by the example of my dad. His unending passion, charm and commitment to his craft will always be something I'll look up to, as I strive to be a hero in my own little ways, as well.

Taray PAMULINAWEN 2011

2011-04-22T19:04:00.000-07:00

Joined the 'Taray Pamulinawen | Laoag Sand Dunes Challenge' last February 26, 2011 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

Carbo loading party on the eve of the race

Having my coffee fix before the run

With my team TARAYEM

Shaking hands with Michael Luis of Pinakbet Group

The race begins

Running along the sand dunes

At one of the checkpoints during the race

With Dado Culabat

Approaching the finish line, after 1hr and 49 minutes!

With my fellow TARAYEM runners in our finisher shirts

2nd QC International Marathon

2011-04-22T18:34:00.000-07:00

Stills from the 2nd Quezon City International Marathon last December 5, 2010.

My race bib

At the starting line

With my nephew Christian

With my Team TARAYEM

With Maffin from SMART

Along Commonwealth Avenue

Nearing the finish line after 4 hours and 40 minutes!

With my running friends and our finishers' medals

Photos from Photovendo

Pasuquin to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte 70 Km Ultra Marathon

2011-04-22T03:54:00.000-07:00

Last August 29, 2010, I ran my very first ultra marathon, along the scenic roads of Pasuquin to Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

My running gear: I am Ninoy Runners shirt from Rudy Project ; CW-X compression shorts ; Nathan hydration belt ; K-Swiss running shoes ; Nike cap ; Garmin Forerunner 305 watch

With my fellow runners, Galo and Edward at Pasuquin bridge

Along Kapurpurawan Rocks, Burgos Ilocos Norte Still along Kapurpurawan Rocks and the South China Sea With Bhrein Salazar and the Bangui Wind Mills at the background

At Cape Bojeador, Burgos Lighthouse

Finally, at the finish line! Saud Beach, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Awarding of finishers with my new running friend, Bhrein Salazar and race director Jovie Narcise

With the Bald Runner, Sir Jovie Narcise!

Stills from the Recent 34th Milo Marathon Elims

2010-07-09T19:39:00.000-07:00

Pictures 1, 2, 3 & 4 Courtesy of Photovendo

My 5th Marathon Race

2010-07-09T17:50:00.000-07:00

After 8 weeks of marathon training, finally the green day came.... It was a nice time to run once again the most prestigious marathon event of the country.

Game plan: To finish the race in 4 hours and 50 minutes. How did I arrive in this figure? I studied the race route of my previous marathon (Condura Run for the Dolphins) and compared with the new route of Milo marathon. In my assessment, the race route of Condura is more difficult than that of Milo. I’m quite confident that I will be able to beat my Condura time of 4 hours and 57 minutes.

After my warm up drills, I found myself inside the 42K corral chatting with runner friends. At exactly 4:09 AM I was already crossing the starting line with my running buddy Edward. When we reach Km 5, my Garmin watch keeps on beeping due to my high heart rate. I know that it signals that my body have not been fully rested during the past days prior to the race day. I haven’t experience this during my training days. I can’t increase my pace since I was bothered by the heart rate alarm that keeps on beeping. I keep myself relax by maintaining an average pace of about 6; 40 min/km till kilometer 21.

To make the story short, as I was nearing kilometer 30 the agony started. I begin to slow down and I feel exhausted. It’s good that Edward was still running with me despite the fact that I repeatedly said to him that he may go ahead but he said we will finish the race together. Before we finish the third loop, we were already doing run-walk strategy.

Then came the final stretch of Roxas Blvd. It was again the longest distance of the race because of too much exhaustion. The heat of the sun, the temperature was like rubbing salt to an injury. Walking is more conducive than running during this moment. Time is of the essence, I need to go to beat my previous marathon time. Finally at kilometer 38, I gave up my goal time. All I wanted is just to finish the race. I had no cramps in my legs but I was too tired to speed up.

Finally, after 5 hours and 7 minutes I found myself in the finish line. Thanks God I made it again! My time may not be impressive but I’m lucky enough I have no injuries after the race.

"Five marathons have been conquered, a lot of lessons have been learned....and most of all a lot of running friends have been found along the way."

"Marathons are addictive; you will do it again and again no matter what it brings..."

My 8 Weeks Marathon Training

2010-05-16T16:17:00.000-07:00

Almost a year ago when I finished my first marathon during the 33rd Milo Eliminations(July 5, 2009) in Manila wherein I registered a time of sub- six hours (5:44 to be exact). It was a grueling experience but worth remembering! As they say, first love never dies! When I did my second marathon in October during the 1st Quezon City International Marathon I finished the race with a time of 5 hours and 29 minutes. It was a better experience than my first! Last December 20, 2009, our running group TARAYEM had our marathon which we started at Merge Pt., Bantay, Ilocos Sur to San Juan, I. Sur back and forth and I ended the run in 4 hours and 52 minutes with a distance of 42.305 kilometers. I did my fourth marathon last February 7, Condura Run for the Dolphins and I finished the race with a time of 4 hours 57 minutes with a registered distance of 42.400 kilometers. Yes i did! I finished four 42 when I was 42 years old! And the rest is history...

Come July 4, 2010 will be the 34th Milo Eliminations in Manila. I will be joining again and I hope this time I will be included in the list of finishers (sub 5 hours) and will get 42k medal. Seven weeks to go before the 4th of July, seven weeks of marathon training. Seven weeks of patience, discipline, focus and dedication....

WEEK 1

May 10, 2010, 4:59 AM : 11.47 km, Time 1:15:59:07, Average Pace 6:38 min/km, Calories 741 May 11, 2010, 5:23 AM : 5.41 km, Time 31:14:99, Average Pace 5:47 min/km, Calories 357 May 12, 2010, 5:12 AM : 5.11 km, Time 34:59:21, Average Pace 6:51 min/km, Calories 312 May 13, 2010, 5:22 AM : 10.65 km, Time 1:03:36:89, Average Pace 5:58 min/km, Calories 700 May 15, 2010, 5:08 AM : 18.30 km, Time 1:54:15:44, Average Pace 6:51 min/km, Calories 1189 Total: 50.94 kilometers

WEEK 2

May 17, 2010, 5:01 AM : 10.02 km, Time 58:55:28, Average Pace 5:53 min/km, Calories 653 May 18, 2010, 5:07 AM : 8.78 km, Time 56:04:14, Average Pace 6:23 min/km, Calories 572 May 19, 2010, 5:26 AM : 5.06 km, Time 39:56:17, Average Pace 7:53 min/km, Calories 296 May 20, 2010, 5:17 AM : 10.01 km, Time 1:04:30.19 Average Pace 6:26 min/km Calories 657 May 23, 2010, 5:58 AM : 10.44 km, Time 1:16:29.32 Average Pace 7:19 min/km Calories 661

Total: 44.31 kilometers

Week 3

May 24, 2010, 6:07 AM : 5.12 km, Time 29:36.57, Average Pace 5:47 min/km Calories 338 May 26, 2010, 5:57 AM : 10.38 km, Time 1:10:23.43 Average Pace 6:48 min/km Calories 681 May 29, 2010, 5:00 AM : 23.02 km, Time 2:28:36.05 Average Pace 6:27 min/km Calories 1516 May 30, 2010: Gym- core strength work outs

Total: 38.52 kilometers

Week 4

May 31, 2010, 5:16 AM: 10.10 km, Time 1:02:35.01, Average Pace 6:12 min/km, Calories 662 June 01, 2010, 5:25 AM: 6.06 km, Time 34:47.43, Average Pace 5:44 min/km, Calories 391 June 02, 2010, 6:17 AM: 8.16 km, Time 56:52.55, Average Pace 6:58 min/km, Calories 516 June 02, 2010, 5:10 PM to 6PM Gym June 04, 2010, 5:16 AM: 15.08 km, Time 1:35:45.66, Average Pace 6:21 min/km, Calories 981

Total: 39.40 kilometers

Week 5

June 7, 2010, 6:27 AM: 7.12 km, Time 46:15.30, Average Pace 6:30 min/km, Calories 460 June 8, 2010, 5:26 AM: 10.04 km, Time 1:06:06.45, Average Pace 6:35 min/km, Calories 651 June 9, 2010, 5:20 AM: 6.32 km, Time 39:25.09, Average Pace 6:14 min/km, Calories 405 June 10, 2010, 6:07 AM: 5.11 km, Time 37:21.78, Average Pace 7:18 min/km, Calories 313 June 12, 2010, 5:09 AM: 21.16 km, Time 2:19:41.32, Average Pace 6:36 min/km, Calories 1400

Total: 49.75 kilometers, Time 5:28:49 hours

Week 6

June 15, 2010, 5:07 AM: 11.27 km, Time 1:09:07.95, Average Pace 6:08 min/km, Calories 730 June 16, 2010, 5:14 AM: 7.10 km, Time 46:06.95, Average Pace 6:35 min/km, Calories 433 June 17, 2010, 6:40 AM: 5.08 km, Time 33:45.07, Average Pace 6:39 min/km, Calories 315 June 19, 2010, 4:39 AM: 26.31 km, Time 3:01:45.53, Average Pace 6:54 min/km, Calories 1704

Total: 49.76 kilometers, Time: 5:30:45 hours

Week 7

June 21, 2010, 5:09 AM, 5.19 km, Time 33:46.55, Average Pace 6:30 min/km, Calories 339 June 22, 2010, 5:22 AM, 5.82 km, Time 39:01.32, Average Pace 6:42 min/km, Calories 360 June 23, 2010, 6:45 AM, 5.37 km, Time 37:30.76, Average Pace 6:59 min/km, Calories 339 June 24, 2010, 6:49 AM, 5.09 km, Time 35:50.78, Average Pace 6:28 min/km, Calories 325 June 25, 2010, 5:17 AM, 10.20 km, Time 1:07:15.46, Average Pace 6:36 min/km, Calories 649

Total: 31.67 kilometers, Time: 3:30:25 hours

Week 8

June 28, 2010, 6:56 AM, 5.16 km, Time 32:44.12, Average Pace 6:20 min/km, Calories 327 June 29, 2010, 5:30 PM, 5 km, Time 29:23.94, Average Pace 5:53 min/km, Calories 329 June 30, 2010, 5:21 AM, 6.02 km, Time 41:58.74, Average Pace 6:59 min/km, Calories 376

1st Viva Vigan Heritage Run

2010-04-25T16:59:00.000-07:00

Another summer spectacle unfolds in Vigan from April 30 to May 5, 2010- the Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts! The festival was crafted in 1993 as an effort to nurture the pride of Biguenos on their identity as residents of this unique and historic city. With the collaboration of the LGU and the private sector, it metamorphosed into one of the biggest and most colourful attraction in the North, drawing crowds from all over the Philippines and abroad, who come to celebrate a city festival in a setting replete with history and heritage, cultural treasures and reminiscences.

This year’s festival marks another milestone of the city of Vigan with the inclusion of the “1st Viva Vigan Heritage Run” which will be held on May 2, 2010 with a theme “A Run for a Clean and Honest Elections”. The event is sponsored by the city government of Vigan headed by Mayor Eva Marie S. Medina. This race is being organized by passionate runners from Vigan, TARAYEM (Metro Vigan Runners Club). Race categories: 3K, 5K, 10K, 15K

What to expect from this race?

• Very affordable registration fees

• On-line registration allowed

• Accurate race distance

• Kilometre markers

• Directional signs

• Road marshals (Police, Traffic aides, Barangay Tanods)

• Clean in-house rest rooms situated every 3 km

• Abundant water stations (every barangay)

• Experience running on a cobblestones along the Heritage Village ( all race categories)

• Running alongside a river that connects to the South China sea (15K category)

• A glimpse of Baluarte ni Chavit (10K and 15K category)

• Carbo-loading party on May 1, 2010, 6PM in front of Vigan city hall(local carbo-rich delicacies)

• Souvenir shirts

• Enjoy the weeklong Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts

Umaykayon makipagrambak diyay Vigan!

1st Viva Vigan Heritage Run

2010-04-06T20:07:00.000-07:00

VIVA VIGAN HERITAGE RUN 2010 BINATBATAN FESTIVAL “A Run for a Clean and Honest Elections” 5:00 AM, May 2, 2010 Vigan City Hall, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Race Organizer: TARAYEM (Metro Vigan Runners Club)

Objective: To create awareness on the health benefits of running and to promote and showcase the tourist spots of the City of Vigan through this road race.

RACE CATEGORIES 3K Kiddie Run, (12 years old under) • Male • Female

5K Fun Run (13 years old to 18 years old) • Male • Female

10K Adventure Run (Open Category) • Male • Female

15K Le’ Tour de Vigan (Open Category) • Male • Female

PRIZES:

3K Kiddie Run (Male, Female) • 1st Prize: PhP 1, 500.00 plus trophy • 2nd Prize: PhP 1, 000.00 plus trophy • 3rd Prize: PhP 500.00 plus trophy • 4th to 10th placers: Medal

5K Fun Run (Male, Female) • 1st Prize: PhP 2, 000.00 plus trophy • 2nd Prize: PhP 1, 500.00 plus trophy • 3rd Prize: PhP 1000.00 plus trophy • 4th to 10th placers: Medal

10K Adventure Run (Male, Female, Open Category) • 1st Prize: PhP 3, 000.00 plus trophy • 2nd Prize: PhP 2, 000.00 plus trophy • 3rd Prize: PhP 1000.00 plus trophy • 4th to 10th placers: PhP 400.00 each plus Medal

15K Le Tour de Vigan (Male, Female-Open Category) • 1st Prize: PhP 4, 500.00 plus trophy • 2nd Prize: PhP 3, 000.00 plus trophy • 3rd Prize: PhP 2000.00 plus trophy • 4th to 10th placers: PhP 500.00 each plus Medal

Registration Fee: 3K: Free 5K: P30.00 10K: P50.00 15K: P80.00

Deadline of Registration: April 30, 2010 Registration areas: Vigan City Health Office Mon-Friday from 8AM to 4PM c/o Dr. Lymuel Pascua or Mr. Jessie Ancheta, Planet Sports General Merchandise, Plaza Maestro, Vigan City, Bantay Bread at Brgy. Boquig, Bantay, Ilocos Sur or download registration form and fax it to (077) 722-3838.For inquiries please call/text Dr. Jun Kagaoan (0917) 568-0800, (0922)824-1313

New 21 km PR

2009-11-16T18:25:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday, November 14, 2009 I posted another milestone in my running career when we had our long run which started from Merge point to Banaoang View-deck back and forth. We started our run at 5:06 AM. After running for 2:05:09 hours, my watch registered a distance of 21 km with an average pace of 5:56 mins/km. Nine (9) minutes faster than my previous record. (Whew!) Congratulations to me!!!!

Start of an Unending Process

2009-11-13T23:28:00.000-08:00

After two weeks of recovering from my second marathon, I can feel that my body has fully (?) recovered from aches and pains which the full Mary has inflicted. I have already started my easy short runs a week after October 18 with my spouse. The running fever has again invaded me.

Running a marathon is addictive! Once you have started doing it you can no longer say no to it. It has a secret ingredient that every runner enjoys that no matter what it brings. Indeed running is full of mystery in itself. I cannot explain why we keep on running, enjoying every step, pushing ourselves to maximum, punishing ourselves, yet the more pain, the better we become.

Started my daily workouts last week, speed works, tempo runs and 26 km run last November 7. For this week I did easy runs, 10k race pace, speed intervals and 21k long run with a time of 2:05:21 hours, whew! What a feeling! Come December 20, 2009, my group TARAYEM (Metro Vigan Runners Club) will be having our 42.195 run which will start at Merge point in Bantay, Ilocos Sur to San Juan, Ilocos Sur back and forth..

To date I have already logged more than a thousand kilometres since I started running October last year. One year has passed and lot of stories to tell and to treasure. Running indeed has no ending, the process is just continuous, it always the start of an unending process......

My 2nd Full Mary....

2009-10-22T20:51:00.000-07:00

After having weeks to months of training for my 2^ndfull marathon, finally the long wait is over, the big day, October 18, 2009 came and I have no more recourse but to go on with my mission.... to finish my second marathon race, the 1st Quezon City International Marathon. Woke up 2AM on that fateful day, our team TARAYEM was billeted at Crown Plaza Apartelle along West Avenue, Q.C. Took a quick shower, ate some boiled eggs, noodles, banana, and hydrated myself with water and Gatorade. After an hour of preparation, my group headed to QC Memorial Circle....

Upon arriving at the starting area, had some glimpse with some runner bloggers and noticeably the presence of Kenyans doing their warm up drills. I saw familiar faces that I once met during the Milo eliminations last July. I bumped on my running buddy Steve Mendoza a.k.a. Runningchilipepper, had a brief chat with him before the stretching exercises. We wished each other good luck. Then the countdown before the race begins, five...four...three...two...one, go!!!!

I started the race following the 5 hours and 30 minutes pacers with my Kumpadre- Edward Villareal who ran his first marathon. Our run was relaxed hearing the stories about running by our pacers Arman and company from Team Hardcore. We exchange ideas with no specific topics, anything under the sun just to calm down our nerves in our leg muscles.

Then we reached East Fairview wherein we made a right turn in a subdivision. After a while we noticed a lot of soldiers in full battle gear that signifies our presence at “La Mesa Eco-Park”, wow... it was really nice to run with nature view, inhaling fresh air that somewhat rejuvenates my exhausted lungs. The scenic view somehow distracts my attention to the hilly course. I took some videos using my cell phone to capture the memories of the race. Just before the turn around, I met Bards, a.k.a. Banana Running and we exchanged greetings.

After a while I felt stomach discomfort maybe due to over hydration but as minutes go by, the uneasiness persists and I can feel, I know that it’s a call of nature...oh men! I have to leave organic souvenir to this historic La Mesa Dam! After a quick hide in the bushes, I was able to relieve myself as I shouted success! Thanks to Edward for he acted as lookout and waited patiently on the road.

Then we finally finished the nature course of La Mesa Dam going to the polluted air of Lagro, Novaliches. Here you can see a lot of vehicles around passing, lot of runners walking, water-less water stations! This time we saw one of our team mates, Jessie having his walk breaks. I shouted, Jess sabay na tayong tatlo. The absence of water at water stations really made runners fuming mad at the race organizers. Its good thing I had a chance to see “Michael of Second Wind Running Store” who acted as support group for their team. When he saw me he immediately handed water and Pocari sweat, thanks a lot Michael!! He never hesitated to offer us help along the way.

Upon reaching Fairview, I told Edward to go on. This time sunog na si Jessie. Edward is not keen on leaving us but I told him it’s okay just move on and enjoy the race cause I need to motivate Jessie who is in distress. He was about to give up but I told him we must finish the race and disregard his goal time. We did a run-walk strategy just to ease the pain that he was experiencing. Thanks God my legs were still in running condition. We reached Mc Donald’s Fairview as my sister Carole was anxiously waiting for us. It was a nice brother and sister reunion on the road. She pampered us with Gatorade and ice tea. After a brief chat, she wished me good luck and we bid goodbye and continued our quest.

Km 30 to the Finish Line... As we continued running, I remembered the words of one runner friend George Corpuz “that the race begins at kilometre 30”! Indeed he was right, my knees started to slow my strides, my mind kept on pushing my body, pushing my legs to respond. As kilometres go by the leg pains started to develop, the intensity increases when I try to speed up. At this point, I was running alone, with no running buddy on my side, no one to talk to, and no one to lean on. I kept telling myself to go on, to enjoy every moment, to feel the pain positively, to bear the burden. I was praying hard that God will help me realize my mission. Then all of a sudden, the pacers for 5:30 hours (Team Hardcore) are on my side uttering words of encouragement, motivating every struggling runner along the way. Then I can visibly see the three angels of Quezon Memorial Circle indicating my nearness to the finish line. As we entered the circle I was able to maintain running with the pacers hoping to sustain the pace. The agony started when we reach North Avenue going to SM North where I can no longer lift my legs to move on. The pacers left me because I can no longer run. I was crying then hoping to release the much needed adrenaline left in my system. I kept telling myself that I can do it but I need to be patient, willing to give my best shot. As I made my turn around at SM North my legs slowly giving in, wanted to surrender, can no longer push to my inner limits. Oh my God, so near yet so far! The misery has elevated along the Trinoma turn around point. Here you can see runners turned walkers. Then as I patiently making my last moves, I finally saw the 41 km marker and I know that I will be running my longeeeeest one kilometre ever. As I crossed the wide street approaching the finish line, I felt relieved, the feeling of distress vanished, and my tears were flowing involuntarily. I thank God for helping me all throughout the race; He was my invisible running buddy. "Tears streamed down my face as I crossed the finish line. I was a new person, a runner, a marathoner”.

The First Marathoners of TARAYEM!

2009-10-11T19:14:00.000-07:00

From left to right; Jun Kagaoan, Lymuel Pascua, Jessie Ancheta, Julius Lagasca & Eddie Espiritu, photo taken last July 5, 2009 at the finish line of the 33rd Milo Marathon Eliminations at Quirino Grandstand, Manila.

September 27, 2009(Last Longest Run)?

2009-09-29T01:48:00.001-07:00

This day was scheduled to be our last longest run training for the marathon. The distance is set not less than 30 kilometers and we are set to start at 4:30AM. But because of unavoidable circumstances that I need to attend the night before, I slept late almost 12 midnight and need to wake up before 4AM. My gosh, I think I cant make it, puyat na ako... I texted my running friends that I'm not sure If I can go with them for the long run. Nevertheless, I still set my alarm at 4:45AM and decided to just run a half marathon. The route was Merge Pt to Pandan, Caoayan back and forth(10km) then Merge Pt. to Banaoang bridge back and forth(approximately 20.5 km). Luckily, 3 of my running friends(Mike, Galo, Carolino) will also go just for 21km and we met at exactly 5:30 AM at Merge Pt. Then after a few minutes of warm up, we started to run and decided not to wait for the runners who went to Pandan earlier coz they are faster runners than we are. Before reaching the turn around point(new Banaoang bridge) I told the group that we will have photo sessions in the new bridge. So we had our picture taking then after few minutes we ran back to Merge pt. My Polar watch registered a distance of 20.9 km in 2:19:17 hours.

September 26, 2009

2009-09-29T01:48:00.000-07:00

Time to rest for the long run tomorrow....

September 25, 2009

2009-09-29T01:28:00.000-07:00

One of our newbie runner (Tsong Steve) eyeing his first 21km for QCIM came early. We started to run 5:26 AM with my spouse and Tsong Steve. We proceeded to Bayubay blvd for our warm up then after 15 minutes we decided to go to Sta Catalina, then San Vicente then went to Vigan as our finish line. The run was so slow that it took us 1:30:02 hours to finish a distance of 11.9 kilometers...( I wonder if Tsong Steve can finish his 1st half marathon in 3 hours, sana di sya ma-curfew, hehehe)

September 24, 2009

2009-09-29T01:03:00.000-07:00

I organized this morning run for our three friends who are new in running and aiming to finish their first 21km run on October 18 QCIM. Unfortunately, only one of them came. We started to run at 5:33 AM. Our newbie friend(Boying) was able to cope up with our pace from kilometer 1 to 7. Then after a while he started to slow down so we decided (me, mike and sir audie) to go slow so he could maintain his pace with us. He kept on telling that we just go ahead but I told him that we will finish the run together just to motivate him to keep on running. After reaching 10 kilometers, we decided to have walk breaks and hydrate ourselves. Then I told the group to add 3 kilometers more so we resume our run at a slower pace. We finished our run in 1:28:41 hours with a distance of 14.2 kilometers.

September 23, 2009

2009-09-29T00:58:00.000-07:00

Distance covered 7 km in 48:17 minutes...

September 22 Easy Run

2009-09-29T00:48:00.000-07:00

I started my daily run at 5:30AM with my running buddy(my spouse) then after few minutes, got stomach discomfort and its getting worse as i increase my pace. Then after running 2.8 km. in 21:33 minutes, I decided to call it a day and rush home to relieve the unwanted feeling....

September 21 Active Recovery Run

2009-09-29T00:34:00.000-07:00

After our 27km run, i decided to have my active recovery run, its an easy run just to release the toxins on my legs. Woke up 5AM and went to Vigan City with my running buddy(my spouse). I started slow then after 3km my pace begun to increase at a comfortable speed. Then after 45:32 minutes i stopped running and my watch registered a distance of 7.2 kilometers. My legs felt better after the recovery run.

My Four Weeks Full Marathon Training

2009-09-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

September 20, 2009; The Long Run! We started our run at Merge Pt. in Bantay, Ilocos Sur going Cabugao, Ilocos Sur with the hardcore runners of TARAYEM, Doc Lymuel, Julius Lagasca, Eddie Espiritu, Jess Ancheta, Mike Peredo and me took off at exactly 5:00 AM. The distance registered in my Polar watch 26.81km with a time of 2:54:34 hours with an average pace of 06:40 mins/km. The run was great especially the recovery breakfast prepared by Julius Savella. Julius is the best! Thanks God we were able to finish the course with no blisters nor injury. The best thing that happened? I was able to shed off 1800 calories during that awesome run!

September 20 Long Run

2009-09-21T00:46:00.001-07:00

Photo taken after our 27km run last September 20, 2009 at Cabugao Public Market, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Special thanks to Mr. Julius Savella for hosting our breakfast.

TARAYEM FOUNDING OFFICERS

2009-08-10T19:38:00.000-07:00

President: Camilo "Jun" Kagaoan, Jr., DMD Vice Pres.: Lymuel Remigio "Lym" Pascua, DMD Secretary: Conice Ian "Conice" Rabe Treasurer: Michael "Mike" Peredo Auditor: Eduardo "Eddie" Espiritu Sgt. at Arms: Jessie "Jess" Ancheta