SRP test run for 42K and 21K Runners

The South Road Properties management approved a request to conduct test run inside the South Coastal Road on Sunday, 20 December 2009. The SRP which, on normal days, is off limits to runners and joggers, will comprise 17 KM of the Cebu City Marathon route.

For all those interested to join the LSD please be guided by the following:

Meeting Place: Magellan's Cross.
Assembly: 4:00 to 4:30 AM
Run Starts @ 4:30 AM sharp

There will be churchgoers at the Magellan's Cross exit of the Basilica del Sto. Nino because of the Misa de Gallo, so dili ra kaayo sya mingaw. For those who will be bringing cars, you are advised to park in a more secure place such as the I.T. Park and simply commute or run towards the assembly venue.

Runners should take care of their own hydration and nutrition needs.

Important: As much as possible, the runners should run in one pack @7:30 mins./km pace because there's only one SRP patrol car that can escort the group. The police escort is necessary in ensuring our safety especially while running on the viaduct, which has no sidewalks.

Runners should run right and not left as earlier posted. After the viaduct, runners must run on the sidewalks.

Turnaround point is the Phoenix gas station in Talisay. (You won't miss it. It's blazing red!)

After exiting SRP, runners are free to pursue any route or distance they wish to complete their target distance for their respective LSD.




Those who feel they cannot finish the SRP trial run must ride a car or cab towards the Aduana exit. If the runner has no car or cab, it is advisable that he take the Mambaling exit. The viaduct (about 1.2KM) is really very dangerous.

Prior to the run, participants will be asked to sign a waiver.

And finally, Marathon Foodie will collect a contribution of P10.00 each from the participants for the escorts' honorarium.

Rest well, prepare, and let's all pray for a safe run on Sunday.

Note: On Marathon Day, the SRP and two lanes of all roads included in the CCM route will be closed to vehicular traffic to ensure runners' safety.

Photo Credit: Valcaro of Sugbu Triathlon, photos were taken during the LSD organized by Sugbu Triathlon last 29 November 2009

Triathlon at Plantation Bay

Danao Sports Commission & Sugbu Triathlon bring back triathlon to Plantation Bay.

If you want to sight see in one of Cebu's premiere resorts for only P250.00 now is your chance.

Join the 3.15.3 Triathlon series at Plantation Bay.

Individual participants will have to do a 300-meter swim, bike 15 KM and run 3 KM.
Tandem teams are welcome! (Yey! Marathon Foodie doesn't know how to ride a bike.)


Registration fee is only P250.00 (includes swim cap, bib no. and snacks)

On-site registration is allowed, but participants are encouraged to register online. Visit www.sugbutriathlon.com

Mango Finisher's Medal!

On 01-10-10, the biggest running event in Cebu will take place! Sign up today for the Cebu City Marathon and get exciting early-bird perks. The first 500 registrants will get free copies of Men’s Health or Women’s Health magazines. What’s more, as part of the preparation for all runners, the first 500 registrants of 21K and 42K distances will get free passes to the Carbo-loading Pasta Party at The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu on January 8.

Slated to be the marathon to top all others, the Cebu City Marathon is the first race in recent years to host the full marathon distance of 42.195 kms. A total of P300,000 in cash prizes will be offered to the winners with P50,000 in store for the 42K champions in men's and women's category. There will also be a lot of fun activities awaiting all runners at the Start/Finish line including entertainment with band and dancers, massage therapists, food and drinks, Media Tent plus an Awarding Ceremony with great raffle prizes and lots of entertainment! Along the race route, runners will be provided with Summit Water every 1.5KM plus 100 Plus Isotonic Drinks, First Aid, chocolates, bananas and even liniment spray in some stations. For the first time ever, there will be clappers, cheerers, dancers and band along the route to cheer on the participants! Everyone can also purchase their very own marathon photo at the Souvenir Photo Tent.

Register now! Deadline for registrations is on December 31, 2009. Visit the Cebu Marathon Booth at the Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu or Cebu City Sports Center (PSC Office). Registration for Manila participants will be at RUNNR, Bonifacio High Street. You can also visit the Marathon Expo from Jan. 6-9 at the Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu and get big discounts and special deals on shoes, apparel and running accessories. The Cebu City Marathon is presented by Summit Natural Water and Globe, organized by the City of Cebu together with Cebu's leading club, Cebu Executive Runners Club (CERC). For more details, visit www.cebumarathon.com or call ASAP Cebu at (032)2328518 or 19

Marathon Foodie: I've never seen a finisher's medal shaped quite like this one... I really like it. For those who don't know, apart from the beaches, lechon and world-class furniture, Cebu is also known for it's mangoes.

Cebu City Marathon Running Clinic (Part 3)

The newly-opened RUNNR store and Cebu Executive Runners Club will hold the Cebu City Marathon Running Clinic Part 3 on Dec. 5 (Sat), 2009 at the Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu.

The speakers are as follows:

1. Coach Jim Saret – to talk about running and training techniques, necessary preparations to take up running as a sport, Tips for different levels or runners: starting out, beginners, advanced, marathoners, etc., how to determine readiness: when to move from 3K to 5K to 10K to 21K and 42K.


2. Coach Julius Giron – to talk about benefits of heart rate monitor, compression wear and forefoot/midfoot running.

Just like the first two clinics, part of 3 will still be for free. The two speakers are Manila-based and brought in by RUNNR.