The Neutrogena Run 2010: Chase the Sun

My Running Diary:

It has been almost a month after my last race event. The sun is just too hot, sometimes unbearable. I wonder how runners were affected by this kind of weather. But I guess Kenyan runners were already used to it though.

For The Neutrogena Run 2010: Chase the Sun (well, I guess it was the other way around - the Sun chased me!) I finished 281^st among the 320 10K runners with a finish time of 1:22:47 and a chip time of 1:22:41. Well, I just don't want to push myself further; otherwise, I might collapse or something. Again and again, I need to remind myself that I NEED PRACTICE. Most probably, I'll be attending the Nike Running Clinic next Tuesday at the ULTRA.

Anyhow, I would like to congratulate my girl for winning our 01:10 challenge for a 10K. She is a tough runner now, I cannot really chase after her.

Thumbs UP

I guess targeting only 4,000 runners (they fall short though) is a great decision for the organizers to make the event more manageable. All in all, there were only 1,963 runners in the field, 320 runners for our category. Which somehow make the 10K run enjoyable and stress-free for most of us.
With the heat of the sun, hydration is a very very vital element for a race. Good thing the organizers make it a point to position a hydration booth at the heart of the Buendia Flyover. Otherwise, I would guess many runners would collapse due to dehydration.
Kilometer markers are very very efficient, as well as the marshals. They had placed markers for every kilometer. It is very helpful to those who are targeting a certain pace but does not have a Garmin to measure it.
Freebies, finisher's shirt, and singlet is a thumbs up too. Although my kit does not have a Neutrogena on it, I still like the overflowing post-race kit.
Post race event is equally enjoyable. We had enjoyed a bottomless lemonade, a jump at the trampoline (with pictures), and free red mango yogurt. There is also a free foot spa, but we did not avail it.

Thumbs DOWN

I can't think of any downside of this event other than the plastic cups that had been thrown anywhere by the runners. Well, this is something out of the control of the organizers; but within the control of us runners. Be responsible enough.