5th Tagaytay to Nasugbu 50K Ultra-01May2013

5th T2N with BR Sir Jovie Narcise

It's sweeter the second time around? Or the third time around? I believe that running ultra marathon will bring you different experiences every time you run the course even in multiple times.

In my third in a row participation of the Tagaytay to Nasugbu 50K ultra marathon, I have tasted different types of pain and fulfillment.

During my first ultra on May 20, 2012 during the 3rd T2N, my finish time was 6:30H sharp and this was my personal target time and up to now is my personal record.

In my second ultra on December 02, 2012, I was a pacer to my doctor running friend and we finished the run with time 7:20H.

Last May 01, 2013, at the 5th T2N, with no sleep at all, I managed to finish the race with time 6:46H, still not beating my PR but it was another experience to remember.

With different ultra marathons, with different body and road conditions, I still wanted to participate in the next staging of T2N.

Happy ultra running every one!

2013 PAU/Bald Runner's Schedule of Ultra Races

Hello year 2013! Another year to conquer more miles through our beloved sport of running!

As one of my year-ender, I challenged myself to my second ultra marathon by running at the 4th Tagaytay to Nasugbu 50K without training two months before race day. Got slower time this time but I was happy to pace my running friend Doc Gracielle Daya up to the finish line and achieving her first ultra!

For this new year 2013, the following will be the events of Bald Runner (Sir Jovie Narcise);

January 12, 2013—-BDM 102 Test Run: From BDM Km 00 to BDM Km 50
January 26-27, 2013—-3^rd Bataan Death March 160 Ultra Marathon Race
February 10, 2013—-BDM 102 Test Run: From BDM Km 50 to BDM Km 102
March 2-3, 2013—-5^th Bataan Death March 102 Ultra Marathon Race
March 23/24, 2013—-1st Siquijor 360 Ultra Marathon Race
April 6, 2013—-3rd Mt Mayon 360 50-Mile Ultra Marathon Race
April 13-14, 2013—-2nd Marcos-Kennon 50-Mile Ultra Run (Rosario, La Union)
May 1, 2013 (Labor Day)—-5^th Tagaytay To Nasugbu 50K Ultra Run (T2N)
May 10/11, 2013 (Election Day)—-2nd Western Pangasinan 65K Ultra Marathon Race (Sual to Bolinao)
June 12, 2013 (Independence Day)—-1^st Mt Tirad Pass 50K Ultra Run
July 13-14, 2013—-1^st Negros Occidental 50-Mile Run (San Carlos City To Bacolod City)
August 3, 2013—-2^nd Burgos To Pagudpud 50K Ultra Run (Ilocos Norte) or Fort Magsaysay 60K Ultra Run
August 24-25, 2013—–1^st Bataan Six-Peak Ultra Challenge
September 14-15, 2013—-2^nd PAU National Championship 110K/50K Ultra Race (Guimaras)
October 12-13, 2013—-1st Mt Pinatubo 100K/4th Mt Pinatubo 50K Trail Challenge
November 1-3, 2013—-2^nd WEST COAST 200K Multi-Day Stage Run & 1^st WEST COAST 200 Endurance Run (Single Stage)
November 17, 2013—-6^th Tagaytay To Nasugbu 50K Ultra Run (T2N)
December 1, 2013—-1^st Mt Pulag 50K Challenge
December 14-15, 2013—-3^rd Taklang Damulag 100-Mile Endurance Run & 50-Mile Run

See you on the road ultra runners!


Info credits from baldrunner.com

3rd T2N 50K Ultra Race Day Experience

Last Sunday, May 20, 2012, I had my ultramarathon debut at the 3rd Tagaytay to Nasugbu (T2N) 50K Run.

For this 50K debut, I trained since February this year after my second full marathon (42K) at the Condura Skyway Marathon. But after my 45K LSD last April 29, I suffered sore throat, dry cough and colds. A training set back for me, but this did not hindered me to continue. My last 30K LSD last May 13 brought back my colds until May 19.

Before race time, I only managed to have 1:30 hours sleep as my team Rock and Road need to meet up and travel to Tagaytay at 1AM.

While waiting for our race bibs at Picnic Grove

We arrived at the Picnic Grove almost 4AM, we immediately claimed our race bibs. And after some time at the line, we are ready to go!

Still foggy at Tagaytay, around 6AM

Greens at Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway

At around halfway of the 50K course, I suffered over hydration, which I blame to myself. This slowed me down as I felt bloated and heavy.

At past 30K mark, my energy started to diminish and I resorted to buying another bottle of cobra energy drinks at a sari-sari store along the way. I also asked my support to buy some bananas as these will help prevent muscle cramps.

At almost 40K mark, I started to feel the heat of the sun at around 9AM, while my support team was still at the next 5K mark, I bought softdrinks and iced water at the stores along the road.

At past 40K mark, it seemed the road to be endless, I am so grateful that I have our support team which kept on returning back to check on us.

At the finish line in Nasugbu, 11AM

And at 11AM, I finally arrived at the Plaza de Roxas in Nasugbu, Batangas, where the 50K run have its finish line. At the last 500 meters, I pushed myself to pass at least three runners ahead of me, thus making me the 103rd finisher out of 275 finishers. And with official time of 6:30H.

With Bald Runner at the Awarding

Thank you to our TeaM Rock and Road for the great support! Thank you to all other support teams who offered their drinks!

Congrats to my 3rd T2N batchmates! Till next ultra guys!

For the official race results, please click HERE.

For photos by J. Avellanosa Photography, please click HERE.

Photo credits to Team Rock and Road c/o Dennis Lopez and J. Avellanosa Photography

3rd Tagaytay to Nasugbu (T2N) 50K Run on May 20, 2012

On Sunday, May 20, 2012, I will be challenging myself to conquer a new distance. This time it is beyond the marathon event, it is ULTRA MARATHON with 50K distance from Tagaytay to Nasugbu, Batangas!

I am hoping for a great run for everyone especially to my Pinoy Fitness team mates. See you on the road guys!

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The following are the details of this ultrarunning event:

Date: May 20, 2012 (Sunday)

Start Time of Assembly: 3:30 AM

Gun Start: 4:30 AM

Starting Area: Picnic Grove, Tagaytay City (infront of the Development Academy of the Philippines, DAP)

Finish Area: Plaza Roxas, Nasugbu, Batangas (Municipal Plaza Infront of the Municipal Hall)

Registration Period: March 28-May 18, 2012

***NO Registration on Race Day

Registration Fee: P 1,250.00

Registration Center: ARC Manila or Deposit at Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) Savings Account # 0296-0673-22 in the name of Jovenal Narcise. Keep the deposit slip and bring it to the Starting Area on Race Day.

Cut-off Time: 9 Hours

Source from: http://baldrunner.com

Journey to my First Full Marathon

Every individual have his or her own life goal. As a runner, I aim to do Ultra Marathon, or running more than a Marathon distance which is beyond 42 kilometers.

For me to achieve my goal, I need to undergo several training and races from short to long distance runs. After doing several half marathons on year 2011, I felt the urged to do my first Full Marathon before the year ends. With the aim to have my first Ultra Marathon at the 3rd T2N (Tagaytay to Nasugbu) on May 19, 2012.

Near Finish Line during my 1st FM @ QCIM3. Photo credit to PhillipBF Photography

With that, having my first Full Marathon (FM) is the biggest stepping stone in my sport And let me guide you in my journey to my first FM.

2011 January -
Done several short backyard runs in preparation of my first Half Marathon at Condura Skyway Marathon.

2011 February 06 - Condura Skyway Marathon
My first Half Marathon, baptized my toes with runners toe injuries with the uphill/downhills of the Skyway.
Category - 21K
Venue/Route - Ayala Avenue to Skyway to Buendia Ave., to BGC
Finish Time - 2:18

Post race pic at 2011 Condura Marathon

2011 March 06 - Unilab Run United Leg 1
My second Half Marathon just a month after my first HM.
Category - 21K
Venue/Route - BGC to Buendia Avenue back to BGC
Finish Time - 2:10

RU1 Post race pic

2011 March 27 - Yakult 10 Miler
My first 16K (10 miler) run at the Yakult 10 Miler, one of the longest running event in the country. 
Category - 16K
Venue/Route - CCP Complex to Roxas Blvd and back
Finish Time - 1:33

At Yakult 10 Miler

2011 April 02 -  Hyundai Run
My first ever FREE registration run (no other run event was offered free for the rest of 2011)
Category - 5K
Venue/Route - Quirino Grandstand to Roxas Blvd and back
Finish Time - .24

First meeting with Rexie

2011 April 17 - Run with the Masters
Registered a good time (PR) during this event, but they claimed that the distance was short of almost 1 kilometer.
Category - 21K
Venue/Route - Rizal Park to Roxas Blvd to NAIA Road back to Rizal Park
Finish time - 2:04

Exhausted! Near Finish line.

2011 May 15 - Goldilocks Run Run
Category - 21K
Venue/Route - BGC to Buendia Avenue and back
Finish Time - 2:17

Finish line pose ;-) Photo credit to Rexie

2011 May 22 - Greentennial Half Marathon
My first back to back (one week interval) Half Marathon. Registered the same time with Goldilocks Fun Run,while running with upset stomach.
Category - 21K
Venue/Route - Aseana City to Diosdado Macapagal and back
Finish Time - 2:17

With Sir Val aka GreenEyes and Rexie

2011 June
No run for June, I hate rainy months :-)

2011 July 17 - LSD 22K with Rexie
Venue/Route - KM Zero to Roxas Blvd, Coastal Mall and back

Look back shot. Photo credit to Rexie

2011 July 24 - Takbo.ph Runfest
The hills ate me for breakfast during this run. Registered a slower time from my first 16K at the Yakult 10 Miler.
Category - 16K
Venue/Route - BGC to McKinley Hills and back
Finish time - 1:44

Heel strike! Photo credit to KB Photography

2011 July 31 - Milo 35th National Marathon Manila Elims
My first rainy run during the 35th Milo National Marathon. Same performance to previous HM's.
Category - 21K
Venue/Route - MOA to Roxas Blvd and back
Finish Time - 2:17

Post race pic. Photo credit to Rexie

2011 August 21 - Unilab Run United Leg 2
Category - 21K
Venue/Route - BGC to Buendia Avenue and back
Finish Time - 2:18

Almost there! Photo credit to Greentennial

2011 September 18  Run Rizal
Category - 16K
Venue/Route - Rizal Park to Roxas Blvd and back
Finish Time - 1:31

Shower! Photo credit to Team Tukod

2011 October 15 - Nike We Run Manila
My first night run, struggled with the heat after gun start at 5PM.
Category - 10K
Venue/Route - BGC
Finish Time - 1:05

Concert after race. With Ma'am Ayen.

2011 October 30 - LSD 32K with OK OK Runners
Completed at least 27K of the planned 32K LSD with OK OK runners in preparation of RU3 32K.

Venue/Route - KM Zero to Roxas Blvd, Coastal Mall and back plus Intramuros

With OK OK runners

2011 November 14 - Unilab Run United Leg 3
Category - 32K Afroman Distance
Venue/Route - MOA to Roxas Blvd to Buendia Ave. and back
Finish Time - 3:40

With Coach Rio at RU3

2011 November 30 - Michelle Estuar's FUNd Racing
Category - 10K
Venue/Route - ULTRA Pasig to Meralco Ave, Ortigas Center and back
Finish Time - 58 minutes

With new friend Mark Ray from ARC. Photo by HoB

2011 December 04 - Quezon City International Marathon
Category - 42K
Venue/Route - QC City Hall to UP Diliman to Commonwealth Avenue to La Mesa Dam and back
Finish Time - 5:01

With Grace Lao

2011 December 31 - Rescue Run (Race for Typhoon Sendong victims)
Category - 5K
Venue/Route - McKinley Hills, Taguig City
Finish Time - .30

Look back shot courtesy of Yongsky

Pinoy Fitness peeps. Photo credit to Yongsky

Year 2011 was my second year in running and it was a great year so far! Ending my running year with my first  Full Marathon at QCIM3 and a run for a cause at the Rescue Run.

I have registered an estimate of 400+ kilometers mileage using dailymile.com, following at least one-two long run a month with few short training runs to avoid too much impact on my body especially on my legs, knees and ankles as I have been suffering from Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) since college.

Thanks to my running mates especially to the Pinoy Fitness peeps, OK OK runners, ARC TFR runners and to my officemates Sir Romeo, Sam and Reman.

Looking forward for a injury-free running year this 2012 as I will be targeting my first Ultra Marathon.

See you on the road guys!