Last June 9 - 10, 2012, the team composed of ten (10) members coming from different walks of life dubbed as Pinoy Fitness "Eco Runners" conquered the latest edition of Chris Sports Epic Relay 250km Run. This epic run started at Lighthouse Marina Resort, Subic "then go to the hilly terrain of historical Bataan and the
breathtaking uphill climb of Mt. Samat to the small communities of
historical coastal Zambales and back to Subic Bay : non-stop running day
and night - relay style." - www.eccp.com
The following are details of the Run:
Race Route: Subic - Bataan - Subic - Zambales- Subic
Terrain: Easy - Moderate - Difficult - Very Difficult
Terrain: Easy - Moderate - Difficult - Very Difficult
Starting Point & Finishing Line: Subic Bay
Total number of hours allowed in the race: Maximum 40 hours
Results of the relay by category |
We did finish strong with no injury and with a time of 24 hrs and 57 minutes, 15 hours and 3 mins ahead of the cut off time. Because of this, we placed second overall in the Mixed - Group Category or ranked tenth overall based on the released time. This achievement is not bad for us as first timers.
For making this event possible, I would like to thank Sir Jeff Lo - the brainchild of this team. Thank you Sir for your unwavering support and confidence for our team. I would like also to thank the support and encouragement shown by Ms Cheryl Castaneda and Ms Rachel Jose from start to the finish line. Worth mentioning too are the drivers - Arnold and Bong - for guiding us accident-free on the road. Of course our sponsors - Ms. Mariel of Nathan and Ms Christine Majadillas for the Gu Gel! Thanks also
to Ryan Moral for the photography and to Ryan Maranan for always there to support and give cheers to us while on the road.
PF Eco-Runners posing at R.O.X before embarking on the Epic Run - courtesy of Pinoy Fitness |
The members of the team |
To my teammates namely: (from top to bottom) Edgar Puruganan, Philip BF, Mharu Pacana, Coach Elmar "Bob" Tolete, Czhel Macogay, Peachy Tamayo, Nylah Bautista, Coach Mherlz Lumagbas and Jackie Gutierrez: A million thanks for being part of this team. Rest assured the camaraderie and bonding we have shared will be treasured till the end of time.
To be continued... my account for the run.