(i2runner is in takbo.ph black singlet)

Wow, it’s my first time for me to be included in a picture in a newspaper! The picture was taken in last year’s Condura 21K in Skyway, a beautiful sight with the airplane above us runners! I mean, just look at it. Doesn’t it look awesome to run 21 to 42kms above the city? Please visit www.condurarun.com. I’m planning to frame the picture and hang it on my wall. Heck, it’s already my laptop’s wallpaper.

Unfortunately, for me, my knees limits me to flatter routes only 5K races allow. However, I’ve registered Beth to 21K, while my dad will run the 42K–his 3rd one already, in less than 1 year!

This year the Concepcion brothers have answered the runner’s prayers to include the Full Marathon (42.195Kms) in the race, also in Skyway, but will now run the whole stretch of skyway. This means runners now have to enter the tollgate (unlike in last year), so an epass is definitely an advantage:

Runningshield's epass

This Condura race will probably be the best race of the country not only because of the Skyway Route, but also because the leader/organizers of the race are also real runners themselves who also do listen to runner’s needs and wishes. I predict this is going to be a perfect race just like last year, so I encourage all real runners in the city to join. Newbie runners or non-runners who would also like to experience road racing this year should definitely not miss this.

However all these great planning and the growing strong demand of running have increased the registration fees to another level. Other races this year even have higher fees! I believe this could discourage some less fortunate runners who could still choose to run regularly without racing. I am also now being more careful of this trend, and will now limit racing to only every 2 to 3months, choosing the only races that I believe would be memorable like this Condura race, or other Coach Rio great quality races. The rest of the weekends for me would be for long training runs that are equally enjoyable.

Deadline for registiration is on January 24, 2010. Keep in mind, 7days makes one week!!! Registration is at Planet Sports and RUNNR store.

Please visit www.condurarun.com and runningshield.blogspot.com for more information.

We are pleased to announce that the CONDURA RUN 2010 will be on Feb.07,2010 and will feature a full 42km marathon.

Route :

The route is being finalized but will go from the fort up kalayaan buendia up the SKYWAY all the way to the end at BICUTAN and u turn back to the fort.

The route shall also take marathoners to the on and off ramps of NAIA 3.

Condura is making the announcement this early so that runners can begin training as the event is 5 months away. A 4 man marathon relay is also being planned so that 10k runners can have the opportunity to run up the skyway.

Please post it in your calendar for 2010.

Thank you

Patrick Concepcion – RunningShield
Ton Concepcion

CONDURA RUN

http://www.condurarun.com/

This is going to be awesome! Probably the most anticipated race next year. I’m so excited already. Thank you very much Patrick for the advanced notice, so every aspiring marathoners could start training right away.

Initially I planned to go easy on this and enjoy all 42.2kilometers moment of it. But then again, February is a very cool time of the year – a great time for chasing marathon PR’s in Metro Manila. Last year’s Condura Half-Marathon wasn’t so tough at the skyway. The toughest part was back at the Kalayaan Flyover. The skyway is long but it isn’t that steep – it’s not hard as I’ve imagined. I think the course is going to be a lot easier than Milo 42K elims.

So in conclusion, I’m going to train well for this, though I’m not yet sure what time to aim for. For the rest of the runners who would like to attempt a sub-4hour marathon, you can read my article here: Keys to a Sub-4 Hour Marathon.

I do have one question to Sir Patrick – do we need to buy an E-Pass in advance, or is it going to be included in the race pack?