I just came from Mizuno Store and registered for Mizuno Infinity 09. Following BaldRunner’s advice to know first the race organizer before joining any race, I asked the Mizuno attendant on who’s going to organize the race. She told me Rudy Biscocho (the same guy who organized Condura) will head this one and so I hope this will be a well organized race. My idea of the  best (Condura) and worst (Paa-Tibayan) race has been defined after attending those 2 races. And so knowing that Rudy B. will head this one, I registered for 15k and paid php 350. All I got is my race packet with the finisher’s singlet to be given upon finishing the race.

Information about the race can be found here:

Mizuno Infinity Run 2009
http://mizuno.ph/index.php/news/sport_entry/infinity_run_2009/

However, upon checking their website I noticed that not all info are displayed in the “information and Instruction” section as compared to the race packet I received. For those who haven’t registered yet, here are the missing info from the website:

- Bags Check-in Service will be located at the assembly area near the start/finish area. Only one item per person will be accepted
- Portable toilets will be provided at the assembly area, seperate for men and women
- Race bibs must be worn in fornt, at the center of th erunner’s shirt or singlet. the bibs must be worn througout the entire race. Do not fold or crumple the race bib
- Water stations are located at the start and every two (2) kilometers on the race route
- Upon crossing the finish line, you will be timed and directed to a chute where the bar code tag of your race bib wil be removed. Finisher’s certificate and shirt will be given at the end of the chute.
- Ambulances and medical staff will be preesnt on the site. If you are experiencing difficulties, please inform the nearest marshal, race staff or water station

The first thing I’m going to check out on this race is the “water station every 2 kilometers” promise. I’m now thinking if bringing a hydration belt will be necessary. What do you think?

See you guys at Mizuno Infinity Run 09 race!

It’s funny how people would address me these days. Last night I went to Mizuno Store at Bonifacio High Street to get my winnings from The Bull Runner and was told by the Mizuno lady that she’ll be available around 8:30pm. I figured out I might as well join their training as they really have this cool drills I wanted to participate plus the runs. On my way there somebody yelled at me “Running Ninja!”, I looked around and there he was. His name is Wilson and his blog can be found here. I like the way he writes especially his novela type of describing the events following the recent Botak Paa-Tibayan race.  He’s currently taking his Masters (Electrical Engineering) at UP Diliman and plans to take phd after. He will also join the 100km TNF this coming Saturday in Clark while his brother and dad will do 50km. Well a family that runs together, stays together!

After the warm-up run,  on my way back to Mizuno Store, I met a guy who also addressed me as Running Ninja. He’s a nice guy and so we ended up running together for one or two small loops until he asked me to go ahead of him as he would take a quick break. Later I realized that he’s one of the pastors working for Victory Church at Fort Bonifacio Global City. Nice to meet you pastor Michael Paderes! Later, I found myself running alone that night and two gals quipped “Uy si Running Ninja oh”, like a teen-age boy I said “hello po”. I still love people calling me as Running Ninja but would prefer “Sam”. However, some people still call me “Ammy” following the race result at Alabang Town Center early this month. Please lang! I also got to talk to Coach Ige (Mizuno coach) and we had a small conversation about running. He’s happy to see running is starting to be the “hot” thing here in Philippines. I have to tell him that running coaches are now like the modern D.Is (dance instructors), earning lots of cash from trainings and one-on-one tutorials. He smiled convincingly. I found out later from him that aside from coaching people how to run properly, he also sells stuffs at Bike King. He also agreed to be interviewed in the future, so guys send me any questions you want to ask coach Ige.

Finally just when everyone is starting to leave, I met The Bull Runner and gave me my winnings ( see above 500 worth of food stuffs at Paul Calvin’s and Cocoon Spa and Salon). There’s not much conversation involve as I believe she’s in a hurry to go home (or she’s in a hurry to get rid of me hahaha!).

This is one of the things I like most with running, you get to meet a lot of people of all shapes and sizes. Keep on running guys!