Salomon X-Trail Run Pilipinas is back and this year it features new sets of trails that are created exclusively for the event. Gun start times have also been revised, and some more. Read on for the rest of the details.
Salomon X-Trail Run Pilipinas 2017 to be held at SBMA
I was in the midst of covering the 2017 Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay when a lapse of judgment caused me to break my phone and lose my recently taken photos with it. Months later, I was able to revive my phone and was glad to recover the shots I thought would be lost forever.
One of the photos I took while running; until now I don’t know what this ship docked in Alava Pier is…
I had forgotten when I last ran the trails so when the opportunity to do so came, I quickly grabbed the opportunity. Knowing the past editions of Salomon X-Trail, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy—and it really wasn’t as we all figured out.
The 32K participants awaiting their gun start
The race results and photos from Salomon X-Trail Run 2016 Subic is now available via Salomon Philippines Facebook page. You may find the race results here and the finish line photos here and here.
Right after crossing the finish line, still fresh from the mud pit 😀
(Courtesy Salomon Philippines on Facebook)
Congratulations to all the finishers! 😀
Leading trail running brand Salomon gathers over a thousand runners and outdoor enthusiasts for an incredible action-packed weekend
Continue reading ‘Salomon X-Trail Pilipinas 2016: Running the Path of Most Resistance’
Sisters Franchezka, Tara, and Samantha Borlain sweeped the girls 06 to 08, 11 to 12, and 13 to 14 age categories, respectively at the recently concluded Alaska Ironkids Triathlon held at the Wow Recreation & Activity Center, Subic last March 05, 2016. The girls 09 to 10 age category went to Kira Ellis.
The day started quite early for these kids
Continue reading ‘Borlain Sisters Sweeped Alaska Ironkids Triathlon Subic’
Subic International Marathon was a unique event that it spans two days and was two races in one—aside from the main SIM events the Nike Human Race were also simultaneously held.
SIM distinct itself from other events by featuring a sundown race for its main event and Nike Human Race also inherited this trait, both of which were held on Day 01. Here was my partake on the events that transpired during the main event.
The main event during the first day of SIM served as a precursor for the following day during the side events. The second day was another higgledy-piggledy event—despite the very narrow confines of the track and the number of runners, the organizers still decided on a mass start! Thankfully there was no stampede.
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The assembly area, 5:23AM
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Before gun time, the crowd at the staring area…
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…going all the way to the back of the track
Because of the huge number of combined runners from all side categories (3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K) being funneled through the narrow tracks it took a very long time before all runners were able to get out of the area. In fact the winners of the 3K event already crossed the finish line and the starting area was yet to be cleared!
Not only was starting congested, finishing was as well. Eventually the huge crowd of runners arrived at the finish line and with that the people manning the line was overwhelmed! This caused a very long line of runners waiting to finish.
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The long line to the finish…
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…extends way beyond the arch
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Can you spot the 21K winner? This was how crowded it was when he crossed the finish.
