Perhaps all are expecting a sunny day but unfortunately nature has its own way of blessing everyone. So heavy rains or light, runners at the 11th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run kicked their way to the tracks of Camp Aguinaldo parade grounds Quezon City with different types of running pairs—parents and kids, siblings, lolos and their apos, loved ones, officemates, best friends, even neighbors—competing in the 5K and 10K races. This time everyone enjoyed the run even when it is raining. It's really cool to run under the rain.
“We are happy to provide an opportunity for people to start their wellness journey in a fun and one-of-a-kind event with their partners. After all, getting fit and choosing the healthier lifestyle is more worthwhile when shared with a buddy,” said Jody Gadia, Robinsons Supermarket general manager.



Presented by Robinsons Supermarket, the 11th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run 5K race offered a top prize of a trip for 2 to Siargao with 3 days/2 nights hotel accommodation while 2nd and 3rd placers get Php8,000 worth of Robinsons gift certificates. For 10K race podium finishers, the top prize includes a trip for 2 to Hong Kong with 3 days/2 nights hotel accommodation while 2nd and 3rd placers get Php15,000 worth of Robinsons gift certificates. All of these are indeed great prizes but of course there are certain events that are uncontrollable.




After crossing the finish line with their buddies and celebrating fitness in a fun and exciting way, most of the participants also enjoyed exciting activity booths and took home big grocery loot bags that have been the trademark of the Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run through the years.
The loot bags contained lots of freebies from Nestle, Johnson & Johnson, Wyeth Nutrition, Abbott Nutrition, Fonterra and Unilab.
The fun run is in line with Robinsons Supermarket’s wellness commitment to continuously encourage more people to choose and live healthier lifestyles. Find out more about the wellness commitment and other activities at their official website at www.robinsonssupermarket.com.ph or like their official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RobinsonsSupermarketofficial.

Hear yea.... Hear yea! Calling all runners! You are all invited to participate in SMDC Run this coming Feb 25, 2018. You can join from any of the categories - 5K / 10K / 21K.

This coming February 25, 2018, we’ll be holding the SMDC Run at SM Mall of Asia. Register online now at: http://bit.ly/SMDCRun2018 or you may also register in-store at the following Chris Sports Outlets: - Megamall - North Edsa - Market Market - SM BF Sucat - SM Mall if Asia - Glorietta Race kits are available upon registration.

Register now before slots run out! http://bit.ly/SMDCRun2018

One of the best exercise is running and the better way to do this is with a friend or loved one. This brings more fun and exciting to achieve a healthy lifestyle. It's always best to have someone to remind or push you to your goal. Just like what Robinsons Supermarket did with their annual Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run. They made sure that participants will have a running partner, it won't be called Buddy Run if only one.

For how many years, we've always been one of the avid participants of this running event and this year is a little bit different because we were joined by our adorable little ones. Yes, Kwento Ni Toto (Daddy Marco) and Mommy's Mag Life (Mommy Angelyn) were joined by the Kids On The Go (Maki and Gelo). But of course the little ones is still on their starting point so we just phased our run or rather walk-run.

For this year there were plenty of participants who joined. This is Robinsons Supermarket's 10th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run which happened at the Parade Grounds of Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. To make sure that we will be on this event we woke up really early.

In line with Robinsons Supermarket’s wellness campaign to continuously encourage more people to choose and live healthier lifestyles, the Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run gave everyone an opportunity to partner with friends and family, and run together towards the finish line.


“Through the years, the Fit & Fun Buddy Run has been a much-anticipated event for a lot of people. It’s our kick-off as we celebrate with the nation, Wellness and Nutrition month. It provides a fun gateway activity for fitness newbies who are just about to start their wellness journey and loyal runners,” said general manager of Robinsons Supermarket, Mr. Jody Gadia.

This year's run were Hosted by volleyball superstar and TV personality, Gretchen Ho, the event also featured exciting booths with lots of freebies from Nestle Philippines, Johnson & Johnson, Fonterra, Unilab and Wyeth Nutrition, Unilever, International Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (IPI), Procter & Gamble, Abbott Nutrition, Getz Bros, Ecossential, Del Monte, Foodsphere Inc., and Philusa.




Coaches Jim and Toni Saret prepped-up the runners with a short work-out and invited them to register on-site for the Fit Filipino 1 Million Pounds National Weight Loss Challenge, the biggest on-ground and online wellness program in the country which aims to encourage everyone to pledge and lose weight.

The Fun Run is just one of the programs this July. Robinsons Supermarket is also giving away Healthy You snack platters for a minimum purchase of Php 3,000 inclusive of Php 500 worth of participating items of the Wellness Festival.
Aside from the fun that each buddies gained while running together, there were also treated with some goodies after the run but of course buddies should finish together in order to have it completed.
There were also other booths that participants can visit and win some prizes.

Well we are hoping to join again next year and hopefully we would able to achieve our goals next year.  Thank you so much Robinsons Supermarket!

Robinsons Supermarket's commitment to wellness campaign extends to providing Filipinos with delicious and healthy food options and alternatives. Check out their Facebook page www.facebook.com/RobinsonsSupermarketOfficial or website www.robinsons-supermarket.com.ph to see what's good for you.
ROBINSONS SUPERMARKET
Event : 10th Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run
Website : www.robinsons-supermarket.com.ph
Facebook : www.facebook.com/RobinsonsSupermarketOfficial

All running enthusiasts will definitely be excited this year, as one of the most renowned running coach in the Philippines, Coach Rio dela Cruz of Runrio Events, Inc. announced to bloggers and media the start of this year’s anticipated running series in the country - the RUNRIO Trilogy 2017. The announcement happened last April 28, 2017 at one of the newest and extravagant hotel in the metro, the Okada Manila in Paranaque City.
If you’re familiar with Runrio’s trilogy running event, you know it already how it works but for those who don’t have any idea about it, well, get a few more time reading this and you’ll know what I am saying.
The very first Runrio Trilogy event was held last 2010 and it is aimed to purposely provide a progressive running program for those who want to finish a full marathon. This was did by Coach Rio to prepare potential marathoners.

The trilogy is compose of three running events. The first leg is set for June 25 that features a half-marathon run including 10Km and 5Km race. Then followed by the second leg on August 13, which is Rio’s very own Afroman distance, a 32Km run together with shorter distances - 21Km, 10Km and 5Km. Then the last leg is on October 1 with a full marathon of 42Km, which also includes 21Km, 10Km and 5Km race distances.

During the event in Okada Manila Coach Rio presented their celebrity partner and ambassador for this year’s Runrio Trilogy. According to Dingdong Dantes “We are excited to launch the Runrio Trilogy race series because there are many running enthusiasts out there who are looking forward to this event. This year marks the 7th year of Runrio Trilogy, whose main objective is to educate runners to train and train and race progressively.” He alos added, “Aside from this, part of the proceeds of this year’s race series will go to YesPinoy Foundation to support the organization’s philanthropic works.”

During the launch they also introduced their newest campaign and expects would be mantra of every participants, the “Heart to Finish”

“We at RUNRIO understand that people join races not just to run. It’s more because of their desire and passion to be able to finish their 21k, 32k or 42k races with different motivations. We believe that if you run with your heart, anything is possible” said Coach Rio dela Cruz, President of RUNRIO Events, Inc.

The online registration was opened during the launch while the onsite registrations was started May 6, 2017 were participants can visit the following stores:


For more information, visit www.runrio.com or like the official Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/runrioeventsinc/.
RUNRIO TRILOGY
Website : www.runrio.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/runrioeventsinc/

To people who loves to run, get healthy and enjoy an event, especially residences of Pampanga, here's one fun run that you might want to join and enjoy on Labor Day. The Rotary Club of Metro San Fernando is inviting everyone to join the fundraising running event on May 1, 2016 Sunday at the Clark Parade Grounds, Angeles City, Pampanga.

It's the second time that Kwento Ni Toto participates in Robinsons Supermarket's Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run. This year is their 8th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run in which yours truly run 5K together with my better half Angie of www.mommysmaglife.com. It was truly a fit and fun run though I wasn't able to have a thorough run it was still good because I managed to boost my wife to finish the 5K run for the very first time. But of course it's more of a jog-walk-jog thing, still, she was able to finish it, no shortcuts and had every kilometer for 15 minutes.

Saving Mother Earth a is serious task. We may not have big funds or an armada to command but what matters is that our small deeds is greater when two or more individual made a pact to do their share of saving the environment. We're all runners in this call! As part of the celebration and call PRO Earth Run 2015 is initiated.

It's to get healthy and at the same time made an act to save the environment.

In its Global Climate Risk Index 2015, Germanwatch listed the Philippines as one of the countries most affected by extreme weather events in 2013.

Calling all runners, running enthusiasts or just those who wants to join!  Kwento Ni Toto shares another running event this month of September.  It may be the start of the ber months but the TIKTAKBO 6: WATER DASH will still splash away.  Be part of the first-ever water-themed fun run in the country!  This pioneering fun run will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Academic Oval of University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

Though I don't know what will happen to this running event but according to them waves of excitement begin as the showers of the Hydro Race Arc open to signal the start of the race.  It will be sure a lot of fun.

I never thought that running will be this popular to many people, perhaps that's because they have made running more fun, especially in the Philippines. When I was still a bachelor, running has been one of my favorite activity. It makes me more energize and always on the go. Since I work inside the Clark Special Economic Zone there's nothing else to do but run. I do my run in the morning and in the afternoon. It was great gaining more grounds every time I run. It's like completing a level in a video game.

After marriage, my run has been reduced due to some activities that needs attention but I still make sure to have time to run or a brisk walk to keep me active. It was further reduced when my favorite running shoes were already worn out. It was its time to rest.

I know companies that are organizing fun runs but never knew that more and more will initiate this activity. Some do fun runs in their communities and others in known places. Last year it was my first time to join and experience fun run. It was an out of town run which I came unprepared but thankfully it went out well. Then the rest of the story is history. I'm running again!


Unilab Active Health and RunRio Inc. organized the Run United 2 this coming June 17 and is off to break the half-marathon category record set during Run United 1 earlier inI March. As registration closed over the weekend for the 21K category, the 5,000 mark has already been breached. It was expected to have over 14,000 registrants in all categories for the much-awaited run race.

According to Alex Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health “This shows the matuirty of Filipino runners, there are still many running enthusiasts who run with friends and families for fun. But long-distnace runners are keeping pace in terms of the turnout at Run United races.

RunRio President, Rio dela Cruz disclosed that “Run United 2 is slated to be the biggest 21km race in the Philippines. At Run United 1 earlier this, there were 4,000 21K runners. We are just getting bigger every year.” Also it was said that their target is 5,000 slots for the half-marathon or 21k category but they will accommodate some more runners if necessary.

The Run United 2 categories, namely the 500m dash for kids, 3k, 5k, and 10k will start and finish at the SM Mall of Asia except for the 21k which will start at BGC and will finish at SM Mall of Asia.

In-store registrants of Run United 2 will instantly received their singlets. The race kits will be claimed at the first ever Run United Expo which is a new enhancement to the Run United experience, patterned after well known international races. The expo will let runners experience the latest trends in the running industry and they can also avail of huge discounts from the exhibitors. A special line of Run United memorabilia apparel will also be available for Run United enthusiasts.  The Run United 2 Race Expo will be held from June 12 to June 16 at Block 51, 9th Ave. Corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Claimants should bring their registration receipt or confirmation email when claiming their race kits. The specific schedule of race kit distribution at the race expo are as follows: June 12 to 13/2-8PM/Priority Lane: 21K/Regular lane: all other categories; June 14 /11-8pm/Priority 10K; June 15/11-8pm/Priority 5K; and June 16/11-8pm/Priority: 500m dash, 3K & 5K.





There will be some new concepts and services that will be introduce for the participants and their families at Run United 2 including the improved Active Health Expo with more areas to explore and services to avail. Regular activities such as photo booth, awards program, and cheer-dance competition will still be there.  The Active Health Expo will feature the following areas:

• Active Kids Zone: a daycare center where activities such as puppet shows, art classes, among others await the runners’ children.
• Runners’ Lounge Zone: after the race, runners can reward themselves here where they can try the ice cooling stations, free stretching services of physical therapists, among others for faster recovery.
• i-Connect Zone: where runners can share the Run United experience in social networking sites with free wi-fi connection in digital stations.
• Health, Sports and Leisure Zone: where runners can participate in activities and challenges that promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Participants also get a chance to win prizes.
• Food Zone: Food treats galore where runners can load up on protein, carbo and health drinks to recover fast and stay healthy.

All of the Run United 2 finishers for the categories 500m, 3K, 5K and 10K categories will receive an Active Health sling bag, drinks, and race analysis. 21K runners will receive a finisher’s medal, finisher’s shirt, Active Health sling bag, drinks, and race analysis.

For more inquiries on Run United and Active Health, check out these websites: www.unilabactivehealth.com and www.runrio.com as well as their respective fan pages on Facebook and Twitter to check more schedules with Run United. Race results will be available within three days after the race.

This advocacy is close to my heart, why?  Well, because one of the proponent of this advocacy run is the organization where I have been.  It is the organization where I grew and learned a lot.  It is the organization that made me finished my studies.  So, as one of the children (before) who benefited from their projects and programs I'm helping them out to encourage more people to participate in this advocacy run.

To all running buff, fun run enthusiasts, health conscious, and just want to help, we are calling out for you to participate on June 24, 2012 at 5:30 in the morning whether you're a kid, young people, people with a big heart for children to be part of Isa, Dalawa, Takbo: Run for Children’s Rights at UP Academic Oval, UP Diliman. As an advocacy event of MYLE and Lingap Pangkabataan, it aims to:

• To raise child rights advocacy spirit among its partner communities- academe, young people, adult, social development, churches, parents in a creative and fun event.
• To encourage greater public awareness and social investment on children- where every child could fully develop and participate in putting place an environment that respect and celebrate their full potential. There will be:

1. 3K, 5K, and 10K running, jogging and walking around the university oval
2. Advocacy presentations from Lingap children’s advocacy groups, Ateneo- Performing Arts groups and other partners
3. Running Pack – singlet, number and other freebies
4. Child rights advocacy booths and food stalls

THE ORGANIZERS

The Movement for the Youth’s Legal Education (MYLE) is an organization in the UP College of Law that seeks to provide legal education primarily for children, and secondarily for the children’s families and their educators towards a holistic formation of the Filipino youth. It aims to provide awareness to children of their basic rights through classroom activities, lectures and workshops. MYLE also seeks to serve as a venue for students of the law to engage in a pro-active approach to learning laws pertaining to children’s rights.

Lingap Pangkabataan Inc. is one of the social development organizations in the Philippines whose primary mission is to lead in child- advocacy efforts. As an organization or a network member, Lingap has been at the forefront of community education, awareness- raising, lobbying and other advocacy activities upholding the rights of children and promoting child protection.


PRE- REGISTRATION MECHANICS

A. FUN RUN PARTICIPANTS
1. Isa, Dalawa, Takbo: Run for Children’s Rights is open to all child rights advocates/ supporters and fun run enthusiasts.

2. To join, participants must secure a PRE-REGISTRATION FORM from designated pre- registration stations:

NAME	ADDRESS	TEL. NOS.	CONTACT PERSONS
(1)   Lingap Pangkabataan- Cubao Office	158 Ermin Garcia St., Cubao, Quezon City	912-0302	Russel, Cathy, Ruby, Ryan
(2)   MYLE	UP- College of Law		Maan, Lia

For downloadable on-line registration forms, visit www.facebook.com/isadalawatakbo.

3. Submit duly accomplished registration form and pay required registration fee. The Pre- Registration Volunteer will facilitate registration process by enlisting the participant in the pre- numbered SUMMARY LISTING according to category and assigning a runner’s number.

The ‘Fun Run Kit Stub’ will serve as the receipt of the participants.

For participants who will undergo on-line registration, payments can be deposited thru the following bank accounts:





Deposit slips should be emailed to takbo_lingap@yahoo.com.ph or faxed to 912-4225 together with the duly accomplished pre-registration form. Lingap will then send the FUN RUN KIT STUB with the registration number thru email.

4. FUN RUN KITS (singlet, runner’s number, baller and other freebies) will be made available two weeks before the event. Registered participants can claim the kit at their PRE- REGISTRATION STATION by presenting their Fun Run Kit Stub.