All Systems Go for SIERRA 51050!

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All Systems Go For SIERRA 51050

TEAM GETS THE SPOTLIGHT!

January 9, 2014 MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Rundezvous, Inc. is inviting runners, schools and corporations for Sierra 51050, Team Comes First on February 23, 2014, Sunday in Tanay, Rizal.

Sierra 51050 is a team race that calls for strategy and endurance. Set in the scenic roads and the rolling hills of Tanay, Rizal, Sierra 51050 aims to strengthen team unity and friendly competition among teams.

The teams will assemble at Sierra Madre Hotel & Resort at 3:00am and the race will start at 5:00am.

Regular registration fee is PhP3,500 until February 8, 2014. Late registration (PhP4,000) will be until February 15. The team racekit will include the racebibs (5) and finishers’ kit that includes the Sierra shirts and giveaways. The first three (3) teams to cross the finish line will be the winners of Sierra 51050 and will receive citation, team trophy and cash prize for each team.

The teams are encouraged to don their uniforms that will make them stand out during the race. A team is recommended to bring a support vehicle throughout the race. With the challenging terrain in Tanay, a runner is recommended to be comfortable covering a minimum of 10 kilometers. Teams are not limited to registering just one entry but they can register as many teams as they can form! A set of frequently asked questions is available for download in the Facebook page.

To register:
(1) Go online and register your team:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m0CEx6xmlzqUPG3Y8LgQNyBoraK1W1KOgr7pvygJvZE/viewform
(2) Deposit thru BPI Savings Account 4949 6250 74 (under Mark Anthony Terrado) and email teamrundezvous@gmail.com. Rundezvous, Inc. will contact the team via email or SMS to acknowledge receipt of payment.
(3) Download the Team Waiver from the Sierra 51050 Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SierraFiveTenFifty

There will be a Team Leads Orientation on February 6, 2014, 7-9pm at Escalades, 20th Avenue Cubao, Quezon City. Racekits will be made available in the orientation after receipt of the signed team waiver.

Interested teams may visit Sierra 51050 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SierraFiveTenFifty or Rundezvous, Inc. Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RundezvousInc

Sierra 51050 is in partnership with Running Atom and Running Free Manila.

Sierra 51050 on February 23, 2014

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SIERRA 51050 TEAM COMES FIRST!

13 December 2013 MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Running is an individual sport. It brings out the best and the worst in you, yet you still go back for more: another mile perhaps tomorrow. With the benefits of running, no wonder runners have formed groups or clubs just to get the most out of each run or race.

Rundezvous, Inc. has come up with a race that will encourage running as a group or team. Sierra 51050 is a race that is geared towards fostering teamwork and team spirit. A team will be composed of five (5) runners and will cover increments of ten (10) kilometers and will run the 50-km route. Set in the scenic roads and the challenging hills of Tanay, Rizal; it will be a first of its kind promoting camaraderie among team members and bringing out the best in each member.

The opportunities for a team race multiply, with the following benefits:
- Runners will be required to register as a team.
- Groups may be motivated to train for the race.
- Teams may be interested to make uniforms for recognition.

Sierra 51050 will be on February 23, 2014, Sunday with registration fee of P3,500/team (P700/member). Registration starts real soon with an early bird registration fee of P3,000/team so watch out for it!

Reservation is on-going, interested teams may visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SierraFiveTenFifty

Sierra 51050 is in partnership with Running Atom and Running Free Manila.

Running Skyathon A Third Time

It's Skyathon's 4th edition and my 3rd year running the event (missed one when I had a 3-month business trip). It's the same old formula - travel to Boracay, stay in a nice hotel, relax, claim the race kit, run the race, attend the post-race party, relax some more before heading back to the metro.

The best way for me to share my Skyathon experience to you is through photos, so here goes:

Nandana Boracay Hotel - where we stayed for 4 days and 3 nights

First night and had our alcohol fix (in moderation of course) at Epic Bar.

Carboloading at Bite Club - One Pound Burger for the win!

Survivor Viewing Party with fellow Survivor fanatics CJ and Thirdy

Beach Bums

April 13 (Race Day) - with photographer Lem of Active Moments

Julio and Julia's photo! Haha! Finally my sister was able to run in this event.

Quartet - Ryan, Noel, CJ, Thirdy at the starting line arch

Ran on the 10k relay with Ryan - here's an action shot from Active Moments. So difficult to run in the soft, white sand!

With Idol Coach Mherlz - 1st place Women's 5k

Everyone wants a photo with the star of the race Coach Mherlz! Wow abs!

Race finishers

Hope Mikael Daez doesn't mind. Photo with Megan Young, hehe!

That's what I call a loot!

Zorbing with Pinoy Exchange friends

90s Flavor Post-Race Party - with Jinoe of takbo.ph

Since Epic was way too crowded for our taste, we transferred to Bom Bom Bar and drank the night away.

Goodbye Boracay! See you again very soon! ;)

Official race results for the relay. 5th place overall with a sub-1 finish. Not bad at all!

Next year, Skyathon turns 5! Anticipating it to be bigger and better! I also hope they return timing chips and get rid of manual timing next time.