Last 2012, I was fortunate enough to be invited to join the Runrio Awards Night (I blogged the experience at this
link.) Since then, I dreamed of being an awardee so that I may have that moment on stage when I shake the hand of Coach Rio for being one of his loyal trilogy runners.
Fast forward to April 2013 - I got an invite to attend this year's awards, not as a blogger, but as an awardee. The Mardi Gras-themed celebration was held at the SMX Convention Center.
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Registration booth |
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With CJ and Thirdy |
We arrived early at the venue so we waited for quite some time for the other guests and awardees to show up.
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All set up! |
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Mardi Gras performers |
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Hosts Sir Boy Ramos and DJ Chloe |
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Coach Rio congratulates the awardees for staying loyal to the Runrio races. |
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Sir Lester of Unilab explains ULAH's commitment to promote a healthy lifestyle for everyone. |
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One at a time guys! Haha! |
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Receiving the dog tag symbolizing the completion of the Run United series |
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Group shot with bloggers and fellow awardees |
Looking forward to completing this year's leveled-up trilogy and hopefully, becoming an awardee again next year. Thanks
Runrio and
Unilab Active Health for coming up with a once-in-a-year event when runners meet without having to wear our usual running gear. Cheers!
sayang wala ako dito :(
ReplyDeleteoo nga, pero napicture-an ko naman ung pangalan mo sa stage. haha!
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