Race for the Orphans: A Run for a Worthy Cause

Diadora Phils. Running Team

Rundezvous Inc. recently launched their first  run with Race for the Orphans for the benefit of iHOPE foundation (see related previous post) held in Camp Aguinaldo.

One of only few races that I have joined that really felt closer to home–maybe because you know a lot of fellow runners, maybe because it’s a solemn race away from the road or maybe you know that the run is really going to a good cause. The orphans belong to families whose parents were killed or injured from service for the country.

Congratulations Bave!

It is also a great start of the year for Diadora Philippines Running Team as part of this race and our rose, Ms. Bave dela Cruz took the 3rd place for 5k category! The Diadora running shoes are really great shoes for propulsion with ease and comfort (and that’s without the fact that I’m endorsing it).

The Route

It is my first time to run in Camp Aguinaldo and I never thought I would be having hills for breakfast and man, do I enjoyed it! Although I wanted to run the rest of the 5k, I had to take a minute walk once or twice just to recover and eat the next hill along the way and with this I wish more and more organizers would take this site and I hope the administration of Camp Aguinaldo allows it.

There are enough marshals that you will not be lost and enough markers to give you that push. There are soldiers having their morning runs in squads that will activate you seeing them in unison and greeting you. And the marshals in hydration stations will cheer you.

Last thoughts

The whole 5k route is an interesting part. Just the first kilometer, you will be tested by the uphill after the first turnaround and the roller coaster hills were just a feast! One comment: why water on the first 1.5k? Especially for a decent race, I hoped Pocari Sweat also had their first station there. It took a toll on me and I have to maintain my pace until the next hydration station.

Overall, the race deserves a praise to the organizers and everyone behind it. Looking forward to your next races, making alternatives to runners wanting to help. To Coach Rene and the rest of Rundezvous Inc., I wish you the best and hopefully more runners join your events.

Having a talk with the Rundezvous President Abet Ocampo.

Good times!

It is also a great time for six:30 running group as Carlo won the grand raffle prize of trip to Boracay for two! Congrats Carlo!

Congratulations Carlo!

Also it is also the birthday run of our Lady Barney Jenny Red! She has come a long way in running and we were so happy that she keeps on enjoying the sport. To you Jenny, more mileage and cheers!

Happy birthday Jenny!

(Pictures courtesy of Running Atom, Genesis Senorin and Jenny Red)