The Covid-19 pandemic forced many people to delay participation in fitness, sports and other physical activities. The closure of fitness facilities, gyms and recreational venues plus the Covid-19 restrictions and locked down on common spaces, kept people from being sporty and active. During those times, I missed the feeling of running a race or joining a funrun.
Luckily, last November 20, I was able to join Run Ortigas 2022. Thanks Ms Vimz for the complimentary racekit! This happened to be my second official run during pandemic (are we still in?) after 711 Run 2022, and perfect timing for my Runrio Trilogy Run Asia - Leg 1 happening on December 4.
Congratulations to "Ortigas and Co. Ltd Partnership" and Runrio for staging this race. Around 1,300+ runners joined the event. Very fun and organized one!
Here are some of my race observations:
- Route - unusual venue for the race/run, but who I am I to complain since it is walking distance from home? 😄 Unlimited uphill specially along J. Vargas part. I hope more races to be staged in Ortigas considering the proximity to my residence
- Logistics - lots of race marshals and security along the route, race route directions and kilometer markers are visible.
- Hydration - no cups these time since most of the runners brought their gatorade hydration bottle, an option would be a bottle of mineral provided on hydration stations.
- Finisher's medal - for a 10km run, not a bad one!
- Activity Village - Zumba!!! looks like runner
- Pets on the Run - cutie doggos 😍
My strategy for this race was just to finish it since I slipped in the toilet a day before the run. I still manage to clocked at 1:14.
Sharing my photos below. Nice to reconnect to familiar faces again on the event.
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| Reunited bloggers 💓 |
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| Before the race 😀 |
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| Started late for the 10km category |
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| Pandemic gains! lol 😂 |
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| thanks sir Dennis for the shot! |
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| with Banjoe and Koi! |
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| with Ms Vimz! |
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| Finisher's medal |
Hope to see you on the next race!
