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Much Fun at the Condura Skyway Marathon

by on Feb 8th, 2011

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I didn’t use to be addicted to running, so I always missed the Condura marathon. Thankfully, I made it this year!

I waited all year last 2010 for the next Condura run. I heard it was good, plus I wanted to help save the dolphins. Finally, registration began and I immediately rushed to the nearest registration center to sign up. I was really looking forward to this run that I even told myself, I was going to beat my PR! Days before the race however, I received news that a couple of my friends from Singapore would be coming home for a visit. That was great news, if only they didn’t plan our get together party (and drinks) on the Saturday before the race. I thought of not running but I really wanted to. So, I partied the night away and took a quick shower before the race. No sleep for me! No PR as well.

5km run

Good thing I just registered for 5km. Had it been longer distances, I might have fainted half way. The run was really good. As I was telling my friend, “Ok lang mahal, basta Rio, sulit”  (It’s okay if it’s a little expensive, as long as it’s Rio, it’s worth it). I was not disappointed, and neither was my friend.

Highlights

  • Singlet design
  • Gun start (It started right on time!)
  • Just a few minutes before the 5km gun start, there were fireworks! Beautiful! Call me chummy or whatever, but it got me teary eyed! …and it really put me in the mood!

  • Different starting points for the different race distances. It was a bit confusing at first, but it made traffic a little less heavy and also made the race more organized.
  • Automated timing system
  • Hydration booths after almost every one to two kilometers.
  • Distance markers. I find these really useful ‘coz it gives me the much needed push.
  • Musical band near the finish line
  • Several marshals and traffic enforcers
  • Finisher’s Medal. I not only loved that there was a medal, but the medal design itself.

  • The SKYWAY of course! Though the 3km and 5km runners were unable to experience this, I still feel glad for the other runners! congrats!
  • Proper lighting along the entire race course. (I passed by Makati Avenue on the way to BHS, and it was REALLY bright!)
  • Lots of freebies. We got magazines, medicines, summit water and more
  • Lots of stuff to do after the race. Condura village. Donna Cruz.

  • Really nice people. Marshals, officers and others were ready to help with big smiles on their faces
  • The dolphin wall. Each runner gets to paint a dolphin or two on the 500 meter wall (which was also back to back)

Things for improvement

  • I hope next year, the 3km and 5km runners would also get to experience the skyway.
  • and maybe shorter distances such as 500m for kids who also want to join.

Check out my facebook page for more pictures!

See you again next year!


Check the results here: http://www.conduraskywaymarathon.com/2011-official-race-results

About

Cheryl Villareal is a preschool teacher and the owner/ editor-in-chief of LittleRunningTeacher.com. On weekdays, she could be found teaching her little tots while Sundays are her workout days. She easily enjoys simple things and loves experiencing new things! Her blog is simply a way for her to share these experiences with people. Besides her blog, she also contributes and writes various articles on WhenInManila.com. Follow her on Twitter

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