Official Results: 2013 Hardcore Hundred Miles Trail Ultramarathon (H1)

OFFICIAL RESULTS: Pioneer Finishers
1 – James Tellias, PHILIPPINES (36:23:34)
2 – Jonnifer Lacanlale, PHILIPPINES (37:23:05)
3 – Mark Bryan Grey, PHILIPPINES (41:50:00)
4 – Aldean Lim, PHILIPPINES (42:20:12)
5 – Yee Chuan Teh, MALAYSIA (42:43:36)
6 – Mia Constantino, PHILIPPINES (F)(43:46:23)
7 – Joe Wacangan, PHILIPPINES (43:47:30)
8 – Wilnar Iglesia, PHILIPPINES (44:04:08)
9 – Elmar Bob Tolete, PHILIPPINES (44:04:28)
10 – Hendra Wijaya, INDONESIA (45:06:30)
11 – Ron Sulapas, PHILIPPINES (45:30:08)
12 – Meljohn Tezon, PHILIPPINES (45:53:31)

12 FINISHERS / 43 STARTERS (28%)

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED: Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
i have a hundred miles worth length of thoughts running in my mind but let me start off by saying;

1. thank you to all the 43 participants for your support of this pioneer event. that you took on the challenge of the unknown makes me in awe of all of you. both finishers and non-finishers alike, you have my respect. i know what you went through every step of the way. it was by no means a perfect event so please accept my apologies for whatever shortcomings i had as your organizer and i will do better next time. congratulations!

2. thank you to Jovie Narcise and Kois Lapira Jr for helping me map out a truly hardcore course. your help before, during and after the event is truly appreciated. we may have made life miserable for our friends but that’s how it goes, that’s how we show our love for others. love one another. isko, for being with me from day one of the recon and your insane choice of routes, you’re the man terminator! sir jovie, thanks for the inspiration and post-race beer!

3. thank you to the volunteers for helping out and in making life a little comfortable for all. James Roldan and charise roldan and the 4×4 gang for taking on the off roads under the inclement weather and shipping our logistics and runners safely, Jingle Melanie Ku Marquez for the designs of maps, medals, buckles, tarps and everything else, Tom Baniwas, Moots Quipse and Joyce Carreon Llanda for your ugo duties, Aga Dulinand Jeffrey Abenina for braving the pulag weather and guiding all to safety, Trace Abella-Pineda for being the babadak terminator, Nick Pskn and Carmeli Ortega for your dayap terminator duties.

4. thank you to mayor John Balasya, the LGU and wonderful people of kayapa, the teachers and kagawads of banao, cabayo, napo/tuyak, babadak, amelong labeng. our head marshals alex basilang and wilfredo and sweepers in kayapa proper, domolpos and bundao. thank you for sheltering the runners in the warm comforts of your homes as well and for staying up for almost 48 hours.

5. thank you to our home stay hosts in kayapa central for making our rests comfortable and cooking good food.

6. thank you all my friends who sent their best wishes and prayers. and to those who followed our updates religiously.

7. thank you to our sponsors for believing in the event. rdm marketing and general merchandise, energizer, psi, smart, soleus, headware, caribee, brooks, cep compression wear, polar, gu, lily’s peanut butter, c2 tea, refresh, red dragon, coco fresh, cobra energy drink, total motorparts, baguio palace hotel, baguio countrymart, ed yonzon, karlene sebastian, A-Z Marketing, engr. and dr. briones, grace ruperto, and lester chuayap for the kotm patches.

8. and most of all, thank you LORD for keeping everyone safe all throughout.

guys, i can never thank you all enough but then again, please accept my most sincere gratitude for making H1 happen.

the H in H1 has taken on many new meanings-hypothermia(for those who felt real cold), hardheaded(for those who will repeat).

from gunstart up and all throughout the course, the event was marked by strong rains and winds and low temperatures which only added to the challenge, as if the terrain wasn’t enough.

i have never doubted the resilience, strength and courage of the runners. you are made of stuff unknown, you are truly hardcores!

and as i closed the curtains on this event, i hope that you all rest and recover well and are back home in the embrace of your loved ones.

i am truly humbled by your support.

i feel your love.

at your ultra trail service,

jonel (worried sick and nervous from gunstart to finish and vowing never to conduct this again, but seeing the weary but happy faces and hearing all the stories, well, see you in the 2014 H1 then)
race director, www.kotmtrailrun.com

CHEERS!

Official Results: 2013 Run Batanes! 21k/50k

Congratulations and thank you to all the pioneer participants of the first-ever Batanes Ultramarathon and Half Marathon!

Thank you to Governor Vicente Gato, Basco Mayor Paul Narag, Batanes Tourism Office (Mr. Richard Cantero and Ms. Gel Valones), Batanes Police Provincial Office, Batanes Provincial Health Office (Doctor Nicolas), Philippine Coast Guard-Batanes Station and A Runner’s Circle (Mr. Joe Matias and Ms. Hazel Briones) for providing Ultima Endurance Drink!

Special mention goes to Raffy Gabotero of Savidug, Sabtang, Batanes for arranging the group’s day tour of Sabtang!

DIOS MAMAJES!

 

 

BATANES

50K

Start: Km 0, Basco, Batanes

Finish: Naidi Hill Lighthouse, Basco, Batanes

 

1. Jerome Bautista 5:26:31
2. SN1 Jovic Mendoza 6:02:07  Guest Runner, Philippine Coast Guard
3. Alfred Delos Reyes 6:10:20
4. Ronnel Go 6:32:20
5. Raffy Gabotero 6:34:47
6. Jingle Melanie Marquez 6:48:25, Female Champion
7. LTSG Atanacio Bagawe, Jr. 8:54:55, PCG
8. SN1 Samuel Carrera 8:54:56, PCG
9. SN1 Ernesto Madriga 8:54:57, PCG
10. Bryan Kho 8:56:07
11. Johann Marquez 8:56:08
12. Toto Padilla 9:07:50
13. Boo Toledo 10:20:10

 

21K

Start: Km 0, Basco, Batanes

Finish: Songsong Ruins

1. Maris De Castro 2:32:30
2. Myla Go 3:30:55
3. Vivian Toledo 3:38:58

Official Results:3rd Labor Day Coast to Coast 65k Ultramarathon

12:01 AM-12:01 PM April 28, 2013

Cebu City-Toledo City via Transcentral Highway

Number of Solo Starters: 93

Number of Official Solo Finishers: 66

Number of Relay Teams: 6

Number of Official Relay Finisher teams: 6

Thank you to SMART, A Runner’s Circle-Cebu, Province of Cebu, City of Toledo, Ms. Grace Ruperto, Mr. Jidan Jakosalem and Mr. Garry Garcia for helping make this happen.

Congratulations to all the participants!

RELAY

1. Noel Tillor / Mohammad Sherwin Managil  6:31:01
2. Saturnino Goles / Johnreil Goles 8:12:39
3. May Anne Briz-Mares/June Marq Briz-Ocana 8:27:40
4. Mariel Cimafranca / Ceasar Real 8:58:12
5. Elmer Misa / Roland Caneda 9:34:24
6. Jay Gatchalian / Ed Sherwin Llanes 10:16:25

SOLO

1. Robert Daang 6:31:02
2. Herman Quanico 6:57:20
3. Jimmy Yu 7:31:25
4. Jack Neil Labajo 7:36:33
5. Melandro Cuyos 7:37:49
6. Jason Rodriguez 7:58:30
7. Mark Maloloy-on 8:26:18
8. Ernie Saavedra 8:26:19
9. Wilmar Saavedra 8:26:20
10. Calixto Lamonte 8:18:15
11. Samuel Stevens 8:27:01
12. Josephus Ortega 8:34:23
13. Rhoda Oporto 8:36:55  Champion, Female
14.  Patrick Manulat 8:41:00
15. Cilu Joel Ouano 8:47:20
16. Andrew Alberto 9:00:00
17. Romil Garces 9:11:42
18. Frijie Laude 9:11:43  1^st Runner Up, Female
19. Avelino Cabales, Jr. 9:12:35
20. James Francis Aguas 9:16:41
21. John Alvin Merin 9:22:47
22. Jasper Balbuena 9:27:16
23. Jesse Susada 9:35:20
24. Michael Goles 9:47:40
25. Brian Tindoy 9:49:37
26. Lucrecio Batucan 10:12:12
27. Kent Lampago 10:12:13
28. Rico Racuya 10:29:17
29. Douglas Lopez 10:29:18
30. Jocelyn Grimard 10:31:50   2^nd Runner Up, Female
31. Orbel Pepito 10:31:51
32. Adrian Sabandan, Jr. 10:34:35
33. Alexander Lim 10:34:36
34. Adelita Oke 10:34:50
35. Nila Lampago 10:36:00
36. Diomedes Sique 10:39:30
37. Aida Sique 10:39:31
38. Johnny Salinas 10:46:00
39. Booby Tuazon 10:50:20
40. Jerry Maque 10:52:50
41. Ronaldo Mabunay 10:59:18
42.  Edwin Tamula 11:03:58
43. Hernani Espina 11:04:20
44. Ryan Ramirez 11:05:24
45. Ian Santos 11:05:45
46. Marc Cano 11:05:46
47. Ariel Pellejera 11:12:59
48. Sancho Yray 11:15:26
49. Jovahn Ybanez 11:22:27
50. Renato Abellar 11:22:28
51. Don Cinco 11:26:45
52. Criv Aguirre 11:26:55
53. Michael Niala 11:27:28
54. Jose Barte III 11:30:17
55. Isko Uy 11:30:23
56. Jez Ramos 11:31:14
57.  Joseph Sebalda 11:42:25
58. John Paul Blanco 11:45:01
59. Joselito Tajanlangit II 11:46:00
60. Joshua Managula 11:48:30
61. Erwin Unson 11:51:40
62. Chelito Manayon 11:51:50
63. Januarius Padilla 11:53:35
64. Neil Caintic 11:55:42
65. Rodel Gozo 11:56:05
66. Boyet Casas 11:56:48
67.  Arturo Ypil 12:05:25*
68. Henry Aquino 12:06:25
69.  Jonathan Miro 12:09:00
70. Francis Del Rosario 12:09:01
71. Leonardo Cardente 12:10:02
72. Johnefer Ermac 12;17:40
73. Richard Yañez 12:21:33
74. RJ ChristiaN Jagonio 12:33:10
75. Ronan Gonzales 12:37:14
76. Chiqui Roble-Jugo 12:37:15
77. Ian Sanchez 12:38:50
78. Guilbert Sedentario 12:38:51
79. Jessica Arevalo 12:41:20
80. Kevin Camacho 12:47:40
81. Menchu Dagode 12:47:41
82. Ian Nicolas Jugo 12:51:30
83. Enrique Tapere  12:55:10
84. Nick Bacorda 12:59:20
85. Roderick Sia 13:14:30

South to North (SN250)

 

 

                                                                                                             NEVER SEND A BOY TO DO A MAN’S JOB

 

 

 

Santander to Bogo City, Cebu

June 14-16, 2013

START: Santander Municipal Hall, Santander, Cebu

FINISH: Celestino Martinez, Sr. Sports Center, Bogo City, Cebu

 

Distance:  ~250 kilometers

Route: (Western Cebu Coast) Santander to Bogo City via Ginatilan, Samboan, Malabuyoc, Alegria, Badian, Moalbal, Alcantara, Ronda, Dumanjug, Barili, Aloguinsan, Pinamungahan,Toledo City, Balamban, Asturias, Tuburan, Tabuelan, San Remigio

SOLO / TEAM RELAY

SOLO (48 hours) 5:00 AM June 14 – 5:00 AM June 16, 2013

TEAM RELAY (48 hours, 4 members) 5:00 AM June 14 – 5:00 AM June 16, 2013

 

Cutoff  Times: SOLO

Stage 1: ~ 141 Kilometers, Toledo City Gymnasium, 28 hours (28:00:00, 9:00 AM June 15, 2013)

Finish Line Cutoff: ~250 Kilometers, 48 hours (48:00:00)

Cutoff  Times: TEAM

Stage 1: ~65 Kilometers, (12:00:00)

Stage 2: ~130 Kilometers, (24:00:00)

Stage 3: ~195 Kilometers, (36:00:00)

Stage 4: ~250 Kilometers, (48:00:00)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Solo. Participant must have officially finished at least two 100-kilometer (or longer) races in the last 24 months prior to the event date (JUNE 14, 2011 – JUNE 14, 2013)

Team. All team members must have officially finished one marathon in the last 12 months prior to event date (JUNE 14, 2012 – JUNE 14, 2013)

Registration: (Up to June 3, 2013) PLEASE FOLLOW DEADLINE STRICTLY. This is to allow for proper preparation time for items due all participants.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

1. Please deposit registration fees to Constante C Mendoza Jr BPI 2379-0362-39
2. Scan and email deposit slip (write team members’ names and shirt sizes) to frontrunnermag@gmail.com SUBJECT: S2N 250
3. Please do NOT post on my facebook wall.

 

RACE DETAILS:

1. Teams must have three runners (all male or female and mixed).
2. Pre-race briefing and collection of pre-race packets will be held at 11:00 AM, June 13 at a place to be announced.
3. Registration Fee (solo): 5,000.00 Php (Inclusive of race bib, pre-race meal, event shirt, finish line meal. For OFFICIAL FINISHERS ONLY: Finisher’s buckle).
4. Registration Fee (team): 6,000.00 Php (Inclusive of race bib per runner, pre-race meal, event shirt, finish line meal. For OFFICIAL FINISHERS ONLY: Finisher’s medal).
5. Mandatory gear: (must be worn at the appropriate times) Reflective vests, flashlights/headlamps, fully-charged and loaded cellphones. Runners not wearing same will be penalized with 1-hour additional time.
6. Race bibs MUST be worn in FRONT at all times. Any other way bib is worn (or absence of such) will merit an outright 1-hour time penalty that will be added to the time of solo/team runner.
7. All team members must cross the finish line together with their last leg runner.
8. All participants are encouraged to use recyclable water and food containers and to dispose of all wastes properly. Any report of improper disposal will merit an outright 1-hour time penalty that will be added to the time of solo/team runner.
9. Race bibs must be worn at all times during the race.
10. At no time and distance are pacers allowed.
11. At each team relay turnover point approximately 65 kilometers apart, team vehicles must park safely and properly. Finishing and starting runner must check in and get go-signal from designated race marshal before proceeding. Make sure to wear the proper race bib for each stage.
12. All support vehicles must be properly marked with team or runner’s name. This must be visible from the driver’s side and back.
13. All participants and support crew are encouraged to conduct themselves in a civilized manner. Avoid playing loud music or making noise especially during nighttime and in areas where there are residents.
14. If the current runner is injured, the team may designate any one team member to complete the said stage/remaining distance.
15. For the SOLO Category, there will be a 28-hour (28:00:00) cutoff  in front the Toledo City Gymnasium. Runners not able to meet this cutoff will be considered DNF and no longer be allowed to continue.
16. For the TEAM category, here will be a 12-hour (12:00:00) cutoff for every stage. If at any stage, the team exceeds the total time allowed at that certain point, the team will be considered DNF and not be allowed to continue(example: at Km 65, 12:00:00 is the time cutoff. 12:00:01 aggregate time submitted is not acceptable).
17. All runners are to stay on the left side of the road (facing traffic) at all appropriate times.
18. All support vehicles must follow existing traffic rules in each locality and must be parked properly when aiding a participant, with blinkers and headlights on.
19. Participants are allowed leave the course for any reason, provided the support crew will note the exact location with a marker (to include race number and name) visible to other participants and race officials. Participant must resume the race from the said marked point.
20. In support of the environment, bicycles are encouraged for use as support vehicles.
21. All runners are to attend to their personal necessities in the most decent way. In the absence of houses or public restrooms, everyone is encouraged to do their thing with the general public as their main consideration.
22. This is an open roads race so everyone must be cautious and careful when crossing intersections.
23. It is the responsibility of the runners to know the race route. Time lost will not be deducted from racing time. Every single inch of the route must be covered on foot. In the occurrence of a runner taking a wrong direction, he/she may take a ride back to the exact spot where he/she missed the correct turn and continue running.
24. There will be NO aid stations along the route. Runners are allowed to buy food/drinks at any point of the course.
25. All runners must contact the Race Director should they decide to declare themselves DNF. They must include distance covered and time of withdrawal. This is to properly account for participants still in the contention.
26. The race will officially close after 48:00:00 hours after the commencement of the event. Only the time reflected with the timer of the Race Director is recognized as the official time.
27. Protest/s must be made within one hour of the event’s conclusion and must be accompanied by a sworn statement together with documentary evidence (video or picture). Absence of one requirement will make protest void.
28. While every reasonable precaution will be undertaken by the organizers to ensure the participants’ safety, it is understood that the participants are fully aware of the risks involved, run at their own risk and the organizers and/or sponsors shall not be responsible for any injury, liability or death arising from training or occurring during participation in the race.
29. Participants are responsible for their support crew and vehicle.
30. A participant must retire from the race if required to do so by any member of the medical staff.
31. Once registration is accepted, there will be no entry fee refund for participants who, for whatever reason, do not eventually take part in the race. Likewise, the will be no entry fee refund if the event is cancelled or postponed on account of force majeure or for other causes beyond the control of the race organizers.
32. The organizers reserve the right to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other media recordings for any legitimate purpose including commercial advertising without giving monetary consideration to the participant.
33. The Race Director may, at any time, modify race rules and guidelines before, during or after the event, and the official race route for the benefit of the participants.
34. The Race Director’s decision is final.

Official Results: 2nd Mount Ugo Trail Marathon

       www.kotmtrailrun.com

Congratulations to all the finishers!

Thank you to all who participated and joined.

Thank you to those who supported this event; Mayor John Balasya of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Mayor Oscar Camantiles of Itogon, Benguet, Barangay Chairman Benjamin Medino of Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet and Kayapa Central School Principal, Mr. Onofre M. Molina, and all our able race marshals from Sitio Domolpos and Barangay Ansipsip. And of course, to the sweepers, Meljohn Tezon and Jeffrey Amurao. Ed Yonzon, Karlene Sebastian and Siosan Baysa. Red Dragon And Refresh Water, Coco Fresh Natural Coconut Water  and Cobra.

Thank you Lord for keeping everyone safe all throughout.

21 Kilometers

1. Joel Bengtay 1:59:46 Overall Champion/Course Record
2. Sandy Menchi Abahan 2:14:08 Female Champion/Course Record
3. Lay-aben Tamale 2:28:45 1st Runner-up, Male
4. Michael John Almondia 2:35:20 2nd Runner-up, Male
5. Janele Ong 3:13:10 1st Runner-up, Female
6. Angelo Carandang 3:14:22
7. Karen Joy Umila 3:24:12 2nd Runner- up, Female
8. Jude Fabroa 3:24:15
9. Cris Biala 3:25:10
10. Damien Vannier 3:29:30
11. Marlowe Crisostomo 4:04:05
12. Cecile Picardal-Manginsay 4:14:38
13. Edgar Baltazar 4:14:39
14. Anthony Padernilla 5:11:41
15. Moots Quipse 5:23:01
16. Tom Baniwas 5:23:02

42 Kilometers 

1. Dino Mantilez 4:07:38 Overall Champion/Course Record
2. Danin Arenzana 4:29:58 1st Runner-up, Male
3. James Tellias 4:30:05 2nd Runner-up, Male
4. Mark Carlo Villafuerte 4:36:36
5. Larry Estoesta 4:55:12
6. Jess Magat 5:10:52
7. Edge Madronio 5:12:38
8. George Killo 5:12:39
9. Jael Wenceslao 5:45:12
10. Reto Raimann 5:48:14
11. Gretchen Felipe 6:02:09 Female Champion/Course Record
12. Jones Mortega 6:05:20
13. Jessie Llarena 6:05:40
14. Majo Liao 6:06:56 1st Runner-up, Female
15. Jerome Bautista 6:14:12
16. Nixon Pasiken 6:21:20
17. Jojo Dela Cruz 6:22:12
18. Graciano Santos 6:26:36
19. Alain Vincent 6:33:19
20. Jake Manzano 6:37:47
21. Dennis Lopez 6:39:14
22. Ariel Briones 6:47:35
23. Bunny Casiraya 6:50:42
24. Allan Palomares 6:55:20
25. Ronnel Go 7:18:07
26. Rupert Ong 7:30:00
27. Mon Iti 7:30:16
28. Benj Termulo 7:36:53
29. Ferdinand Seculles 7:40:00
30. Juancho Valle 7:45:00
31. Marc Molina 7:47:50
32. Denicko Labayan 7:54:30
33. Gay Baniwas 2nd Runner-up, Female
34. Bien Soberano 7:55:47
35. Jeck Suyo 7:57:07
36. Victor Ting 7:59:04
37. Narciso Alipio 7:59:09
38. Ron Illana 8:03:40
39. Arvin Panganiban 8:06:38
40. Leaf Marwinson Sarmiento 8:10:31
41. Val Vizconde 8:20:50
42. Khris Caleon 8:20:51
43. Dominick Rivera 8:20:52
44. Anna Mhelle Panganiban 8:29:10
45. Nat Navarro 8:56:50
46. Jovie Narcise 8:56:51
47. Mark Jake Briones 9:06:49
48. Ronald Seculles 9:09:50
49. Mary Gold Dela Cruz 9:10:01
50. Allan Gregor Bulos 9:10:11
51. Marvin Sison 9:10:30
52. Rhoda Grace Sison 9:10:43
53. Jake Pescador 9:10:44
54. Miko Sabado 9:13:40
55. Minnie Tomas 9:14:15
56. Cath Mariano 9:26:28
57. Yani Custodio 9:26:35
58. Jerry Briones 9:48:20
59. Venjo Villanueva 10:15:54
60. Gegie Pinto Jesus 10:13:05
61. Kendrick Agustin 10:22:55
62. Jomari Waayan 10:23:05
63. Joyce Carreon Llanda 11:37:49

100% Overall Finish Rate

UP CLOSE: Crewing for champions and witnessing a course record-breaking race

I was all set for the 5^th BDM 102, supposedly my fifth straight year of joining. But H1 preparations and operations took so much out of me. So, I took the next best recourse. Not only did I lead the prayers again but I also crewed for the 2 eventual course record holders, Joel Bengtay and Marcelo Bautista. They were the race favorites, hands down.

Right from the gunstart, Joel and Marcelo pushed the pace. Two other hardy souls kept them company, with the first one lasting up to Km 4 and the other at Km 7.

From that point on, the duo were flying and by their lonesome. Joel wore his game face all throughout. Marcelo was battling stomach aches as early as the starting line. In fact,  Joel as well as James Tellias and Larry Estoesta both champions in their own right, said hello with the bare ground at some point of the race. The culprit? Boiled corn we all had in Villasis on our way to Mariveles.

Joel, who in my mind is the stronger runner of the two, was relaxed, easy and cocksure of his pace early on while Marcelo kept up with him. As early as Km 20, I noticed Marcelo catching his breath heavily and appeared struggling but was still game. Joel was feeling sleepy at this point. Marcelo did not let Joel far off each time they stopped briefly at each station. Even if Marcelo was not yet done with his drinking and eating, he would go as soon as Joel left.

Big heart is an understatement if I were to describe Marcelo.

I knew both had the chance of a new CR once they hit Kms 42(3h 37m) and 50 (4h 16m). But I did not tell them as I did not want them to be over confident and was weary of BDM’s “Bermuda Triangle”-Km 68 to 82- where most 102 dreams die a slow death. Not only is this where the traffic gets heavy, it’s where the drivers get reckless too, unmindful of pedestrians especially at the wee hours of the morning. Running this segment during the day is another story altogether, it’s a scorcher.

At the vicinity of Km 70 and 80, Joel made his move. He was getting stronger by the minute. Marcelo meanwhile, started to slow down and the gap between them stretched to a kilometer and more.

On two occasions, I had them eat hot “goto”(Balanga) and noodles(Lubao) that I bought along the way. My own experience tells me that it’s good to eat something warm at some point. Otherwise, all they had was Gatorade, Coke and Mountain Dew, boiled eggs with salt, hamburger, long johns, coffee and ice cold water. I am quite sure we had the least of food choices and supplies and for that matter, food spoils at the end of the race. Very spartan but nourishing just as well, no frills food.

As daybreak came and both successfully cleared the Dinalupihan-Lubao stretch, I knew that breaking the existing record was just a matter of time.

Joel was way ahead and kept pushing, just taking fluids the rest of the way. I turned back for Marcelo one more time to add to Elmer Sabal’s supplies and told Marcelo that I would come back for him after Joel’s finish.

After seeing Joel through with his record time(9h 11m 56s), I went back for Marcelo and located him at Km 97. He was looking better this time and went for the record after I assured him that he could still make it below 10 hours. He eventually broke sub-10 with his own 9h 45m 59s performance.

And history was written by both.

Sub-9 hours?  Doable by any of the two from what I saw.

Looking back, I learned some new lessons by crewing for two champions. They did not walk at all and made the most brief of breaks at every vehicle stop we made regularly. They shed off their hydration bags when we all agreed that 3 kilometers would be our intervals.

The route which I got so used to seeing in daylight and under the heat of the day in my past five BDM appearances appeared so different during nighttime and under the relative comfort of the prevailing weather.

Frankly, I missed running that night so bad but giving back to BDM by way of supporting these two fine champions more than made up for my absence. It was a most fulfilling experience and gave me a rare opportunity of seeing up close how champions do their thing. I just hope their ways will rub on me. It was not a chore at all, it was fun and exciting to watch the two.

Not once did I hear them complain, they meant business from 0 to 102.

It was a different story though on our way back to Baguio, they were sleeping like babies and Marcelo was the toast of the day, from our lunch in a San Fernando mall up until we had coffee in Baguio.

In another all-nighter a mere week after my week-long sleepless H1, it felt good beyond words to be sleeping in cold Baguio weather again.

Priceless experience, this crew support thing. My first and only so far but definitely not my last.

for photos; http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3839846613157.1073741826.1787791680&type=1

for the complete results; http://baldrunner.com/2013/03/03/official-result-2013-bdm-102-ultra-marathon-race/

P.S. both’s winning ways would not have been possible without the generosity of jingle melanie marquez and the selfless efforts of larry estoesta (2012 old spanish trail 60k champion), james tellias (2013 hardcore hundred miles trail ultramarathon champion) and gay baniwas, herself an accomplished trail runner. cheers, TEAM frontRUNNER!

haven’t blogged for the longest time so this is extra special.

Official Results: 2nd Mile High Radar Run-5 Miles

Congratulations to all finishers for making it all the way to the country’s highest finish line! Thank you for participating in the 2nd staging of the Radar Run.

I would also like to make special mention of Jingle Melanie Marquez (Overall Event Coordinator), Gay Baniwas and Trace Pineda (Time Recorders), Geraldine Ku, Oliver Ku, Larry Estoesta and Marcelo Bautista for helping out in many ways. Thank you very much, guys.

And my gratitude goes to our sponsors RCBC, Baguio Country Mart, Total Motor Parts, Baguio Palace Hotel, Pines Supermarket, PSI Custom Sportswear, BB-PICAG and Gatorade for their unselfish support.

This event would not have been a success without all of the above.

Until the next frontRUNNER event here in Baguio.

I thank you.

Happy New Year!

Jonel Mendoza, Race Director-Mile High Radar Run-5 Miles

RADAR RUN December 30, 2012 Baguio City
NAME	TIME
1)   Marson Tarcelo	40:37
2)   Gremil Galut	41:07
3)   Julius Bay-an	41:53
4)   Ronel Ventura	42:36
5)   Marcelo Bautista	42:56
6)   Leo Javier	45:43
7)   Jarwyn Banatao	45:55
8)   Enrico Arceo	46:15
9)   Nestor Pedro	46:36
10)                Julio Pasabing	46:49
11)                Andy Mendoza	47:28
12)                Joel Obra	48:45
13)                Romeo Pedro	48:46
14)                Michael Carulla	48:55
15)                Al Tellas	49:35
16)                Ronald Coriato	49:47
17)                Derick Palangdao	50:09
18)                Ellezer Pedro	51:02
19)                Alexander Cenzon	51:06
20)                Gam Chonglo	51:38
21)                Edge Madronio	51:49
22)                Michael Cruz	52:08
23)                Xy James Dacayanan	52:14
24)                Myric Fagyan	53:50
25)                Rey Cabanayan	53:52
26)                Allan Samson	53:59
27)                Sandi Menchi  F1	54:05
28)                Rodel Dionisio	54:13
29)                Virgilio Escaño	54:15
30)                Smile Ellasus	54:36
31)                Ryan Tungay	54:50
32)                Annaliza Maran  F2	54:56
33)                Earl Navor	55:06
34)                Mark Grey	55:16
35)                Esteban Cauton	55:40
36)                Jhon Dinangwatan	56:42
37)                John Tanawe	56:43
38)                Jimbo Taguinay	56:45
39)                Fredalyn Ramos  F3	56:50
40)                Rhuen Biala	57:30
41)                Joe Guinumtad	57:43
42)                Eduardo Isabela	58:01
43)                Jet Ramos	58:02
44)                Reggie Calma	58:30
45)                Amiel Ferrer	59:23
46)                Ryan Jucutan	59:46
47)                James Sabio	59:47
48)                Ryd Bawayan	60:02
49)                Melvin Benson	60:14
50)                Joy Lumpias	60:16
51)                Freddie Cabalo	60:24
52)                Victor Diego	60:48
53)                Jan Flores	62:25
54)                Carlo Gonzales	62:28
55)                Alfredo Vedarogaza	62:30
56)                Billy Regaspi	62:32
57)                Bong Babag	62:51
58)                Richard Cabreros	63:00
59)                Jason Marquez	63:04
60)                Rashel Peña	63:48
61)                Jep Gatchalian	63:50
62)                Yoy Rosin	64:00
63)                Jessie Lozada	64:25
64)                Marween Corpuz	64:38
65)                Victor Diego	64:43
66)                Ma. Victoria de Guzman	64:57
67)                Merryl Regaspi	65:10
68)                Joel Villanueva	65:12
69)                Pepe Calulut	65:39
70)                JT Gonzales	66:05
71)                Amy Gonzales	66:07
72)                Karlo Fabillar	66:09
73)                Rodrigo Martinez	67:02
74)                Allan Molintas	67:03
75)                Richel Langpuyas-Dagnas	67:20
76)                Feps Marasigan	67:22
77)                Rhuena Biala	67:36
78)                Larry Caballero	67:38
79)                Randy de Guzman	67:40
80)                Maurine Tuazon	67:42
81)                Pablo Ramos	68:03
82)                Mary Grace Benavidez	68:18
83)                Marieta Castro	68:28
84)                Ralph Real	68:32
85)                Ryan Lapexta	68:47
86)                Rey Ordoñez	68:49
87)                Brigido Balaba	68:50
88)                Ruth Taguiling	69:02
89)                Maria Josephine Liao	69:09
90)                Alexander Tumbaga	70:10
91)                Eduardo Isabela	70:15
92)                Ryan Gumaya	70:40
93)                Kathleen Bugnosen	1:11:07
94)                Michael Batac	1:11:58
95)                Christian Garcia	1:11:59
96)                Jas Taguiling	1:12:27
97)                Jun Rodillas	1:12:28
98)                Danny Noriesta	1:12:34
99)                Jonathan Cruz	1:12:51
100)             Antonio Baustista	1:13:19
101)             Roderica Mamaro	1:13:23
102)             Kaloi Garcia	1:13:46
103)             Kristine Piacos	1:13:58
104)             Ana Tolentino	1:14:48
105)             Gene Estadian	1:14:50
106)             Bobby Almasen	1:14:52
107)             Otik Ortiz	1:15:39
108)             Lou Ann Ramos	1:16:19
109)             Rod Leac	1:16:52
110)             Cris Biala	1:16:54
111)             Laya Tamawe	1:16:58
112)             Aileen Piacos	1:17:46
113)             Irhys Piacos	1:17:47
114)             Nelle Casildo	1:17:55
115)             Alfie Concepcion	1:18:17
116)             Arnel Biogan	1:18:23
117)             Kirk Patrick Pao	1:19:23
118)             Ryan Rayrao	1:19:35
119)             David Baybay	1:19:41
120)             Nicanor de Jesus	1:19:48
121)             Saturnino Genes	1:19:54
122)             Irene Cayabyab	1:19:56
123)             Gerard Ortz	1:21:27
124)             Jean Aspuria	1:21:28
125)             Edgar Olimpo	1:21:29
126)             Rogelio Espinosa	1:21:30
127)             Tony Vinluan	1:21:54
128)             Danna Kitoyan	1:22:06
129)             Nat Navarro	1:22:10
130)             Tyson Obregon	1:22:17
131)             Brian Tan Seng	1:23:35
132)             Ricky Yunevene	1:24:30
133)             Rysa Ablasi	1:24:32
134)             Gio Arbatin	1:25:36
135)             Allan Enriquez	1:25:38
136)             Gerry Tolentino	1:25:57
137)             Tin Cruz	1:26:33
138)             Aimee Saroy	1:27:13
139)             Miko Navarro	1:27:31
140)             Gaysapril Dangilan	1:27:44
141)             Juliet Langaoen	1:28:30
142)             Jermane Octubre	1:29:04
143)             Godwin Vensoza	1:29:23
144)             Janice Aspilan	1:29:55
145)             Ramon Francisco, Jr	1:30:36
146)             Chanda May Zambrano	1:31:19
147)             Anthony Perez	1:31:21
148)             Roy Salazar	1:31:29
149)             Xavier Soriano	1:31:55
150)             Aurelia Arumin	1:32:04
151)             Juvy Pagtalunan	1:33:01
152)             Rolando Aldana	1:33:16
153)             Lydia Cutillon	1:35:20
154)             Karen Kitoyan	1:35:23
155)             Glenda Gano	1:35:24
156)             Charlene Jones	1:35:55
157)             Rowena Joaquin	1:36:34
158)             Jo Marie Aromin	1:42:55
159)             Krisna Nimer	1:42:56
160)             Dana Jucutan	1:44:52
161)             Roxanne Gano	1:51:45
162)             Geraldine Dulnuan	2:07:46