Race Director’s Report (Longest Version): 1st BDM 160K Ultra Marathon Race (February 26-27, 2011)
Birth of an Idea/Concept
The idea was brought about by my invitation as the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the Araw ng Kagitingan Bike/Cycling Event sponsored by the Philippine Veterans Administration Office under the Chairmanship of DND’s Undersecretary Ernesto Carolina which was held on the 1st week of April 2010. The cycling event consisted of Officers and EPs of the AFP and other Bike Clubs in Metro Manila and other provinces within the suburbs of Metro Manila. Almost 200 cyclists attended the event where they started at the BDM Shrine in Mariveles, Bataan and finished inside the Capas National Shrine, passing through the historical markers and Kilometer Posts of the Bataan Death March in the Old Railway Stations in San Fernando and Capas, Tarlac.
As most of the cyclists arrived in the early afternoon, I asked a lot of cyclists with cyclometer on their bikes on the actual distance they have traveled or biked on the said route. More than four cyclists registered a distance of 151 kilometers as they ended on the last Flagpole of the Capas National Shrine. This gave me the idea that the distance from Mariveles, Bataan to Capas National Shrine could be a running event that would completely commemorate the distance travelled by the POWs by march and by train.
Planning
Being “low-tech” and non-Google Map expert, I started to plan the route by actually going to the area and recon the place where the runners would continue as soon as they reached BDM Km Post 102 in San Fernando, Pampanga. My former multi-day run from Manila to Baguio City using the McArthur Highway gave the idea to let the runners take this road as they proceed to the Old Railway Station in Capas, Tarlac. (There was no way for me to trace the old railway that connects San Fernando, Pampanga and Capas, Tarlac.)
I considered in my planning that there is a necessity for a “test run” for the BDM 151 runners, at least, one month before the Race Day and it would be an easy 49K long run.
I made an announcement in my blog that there will be a longer version of the BDM Ultra Marathon Race which will end at the Capas National Shrine in Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac sometime in May/June 2010. I received a lot of comments from friends and Finishers of the 2010 BDM 102 that it would be a big challenge on their part and they were amenable to join the said extended distance. In addition to the said positive and encouraging comments, some of the runners intimated that if possible, I could extend it to 160K so that the runners would be able to experience a solo 100-Mile Run. Initially, I did not approve of it because there is no historical basis to extend the Bataan Death March as what was stated in the books of history.
In one meeting with my brother, General Samuel, on the third quarter of last year, he told me to contact another General who is now the Historical Officer of the AFP, General Aguilar. Through these good Generals, they informed me that the POW Concentration Camp at Camp O’Donnell was divided into Two Sectors/Areas. Sector/Area 1 is the same area where the Capas National Shrine was established and it was the POW Concentration Camp of the Filipino & Militia contingents; while Sector/Area 2 which is now the area occupied by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and Light Armor Division (LAD) of the Philippine Army was the POW Concentration Camp of the US troops before they were finally transferred to Nueva Ecija in June/July of 1942.
So, the BDM 151 could be extended for another 9-10 kilometers just to meet the requirements of a 160K Run with the purpose of letting the runners reach the TRADOC, PA area and back to finish inside the Capas National Shrine. The DPWH Km Post 118 along the Capas-Sta Juliana Road was used as the turn-around point for the course. I had to measure this distance again from the Gate of the Capas National Shrine up to Km Post 118 just to make sure that it will be 160 kilometers.
Advance Scheduling
Due to the increasing number of applicants for the 3rd BDM 102K Ultra Marathon Race which breached the 200 limit of runners, I decided to schedule the BDM 160K in advance, at least, one week before the main event, which is the BDM 102K. The reasons were for the safety and control of the runners. Also, I don’t like that my attention and focus will be divided to two different races in one day in two different finishing areas. It would not be possible for me to be shuttling from one finish line to another with 58 kilometers in between each other!
With the BDM 102 as the main event, I decided that the focus and attention should be concentrated on the supervision and administration of the 1st BDM 160K Ultra Marathon Race due to its being the longest, hardest, and most challenging distance. This will entail a lot of pre-positioning of our time stations/checkpoints and mobile marshals within the distance of 160 kilometers.
It was an action that I have to take risk as most of the participants from outside the country were pissed off or complained due to another adjustment in their flight schedules. I am really sorry for those who were affected by this decision but in the end it was the right decision in order to have a successful result in this event. I hope that those who were not able to join this event due to such decision would be able to come and join the event in its second edition.
Ultra Marathon Clinic
At least 4-5 sessions of lecture had been conducted at the Philippine Army Officers’ Clubhouse Lecture Room ranging from subject topics like Training, Strengthening Program, Hydration, Apparel, Nutrition, Race Strategy, Support Crew Tips and Techniques, Reminders and Rules & Regulations, Heat Training and others. It was the lecture of Atty Jonnifer Lacanlale that gave the insight among the participants on what it takes to finish a 100-Mile Ultra Trail Run as he just finished the GNW 100-Mile Endurance Run in Australia.
Test Run
There was only one scheduled “test run” for the BDM 160 runners which was held at least one month before Race Day. The “test run” was from BDM Km Post 102 in San Fernando to the Finish Line, a distance of 58 kilometers. I scheduled it to start in the late afternoon, 5:00 PM, which is the estimated time that the lead runners would reach the area on Race Day. And I was right in my estimation for the said start as compared on what really happened on Race Day. The runners were exposed on what it felt to run on night time along the dusty and traffic areas on the stretch of San Fernando-Angeles-Mabalacat-Bamban Areas, and the cold breeze (and lots of dogs) as they run along the Capas-Sta Juliana Road and ending at the Gate of the Capas National Shrine.
Registration Fees
The registration fee is costly if compared with the BDM 102K Race. This race and the experience you get has a “class” of its own because of its historic significance, the procurement of the “Finisher’s Silver Buckle”, and being the most prestigious extreme running event in the country today. There will come a time that this event will be participated by those who have saved their money and well-trained & sincerely prepared for the event.
Qualifications
I became strict on this matter as I advised late applicants that they have to finish first the BDM 102 before they could be considered and invited to join this premier event. The foreign runners from USA had finished 100-Mile Endurance Runs and I accepted them. The Singaporean Runners had to finish a 100K Running Event within the cut-off time of 18 hours within the year prior to the event just to be able to qualify to join the BDM 160K. I am glad they complied with this requirement in one of their ultra races in Singapore.
I have to turn down triathletes who applied and had finished 70.3 Ironman or Kona Ironman because of the reason that they have to finish first the BDM 102K Ultra Marathon Race before their application will be considered to join the BDM 160. It is not a guarantee that an Ironman Finisher would be able to finish the BDM 160K without trying and qualifying first in the BDM 102K.
Race Day (February 26-27, 2011)
Fifty-Nine (59) “brave warriors” toed the starting line inside the BDM Shrine in Mariveles, Bataan at 5:00 AM of Saturday, February 26, 2011 for another historic moment in the history of running in the country. The BDM 160K Ultra Marathon Race is the first 100-Mile Solo Road Race in the country which is doubly significant because it is a tribute and commemoration of the infamous Bataan Death March in April 1942.
Out of the 59 runners, 7 are foreign runners—2 from the USA and 5 from Singapore; and four (4) ladies—2 locals and 2 foreigners.
After a short program that consists of an invocation (by Jonel Mendoza), singing of the US (by Gilbert Gray) & Philippine National Anthems (by all the runners & crew), and a brief final instructions by the RD, the gun went off at exactly 5:47 AM. The runners left the BDM Shrine with a slow jog and most just walked due to the heavy traffic of vehicles and personnel near the Shrine.
BDM Km Post #14
After two kilometers, the runners had stretched out on the left side of the road while their support vehicle had to “leap frog” to Kilometer Post #7 and wait for their respective runners to arrive thereat. After one hour had elapsed, the 59 runners have already covered a stretched distance of 14 kilometers, with the 3 lead runners (Lacanlale, Iglesia, Santos) reaching the Km Post 14 in 1:12 hours which was a very fast pace for a 100-Mile race on the early part of the event. As the first group of runners had cleared Km Post #14, the last runner (Wenceslao), while brisk walking, just passed by Km Post #7. Despite the increase in elevation on the 1st 7 kilometers to about 800 meters and the strong headwind meeting the runners on top of the mountains and hills of Mariveles, the lead runners maintained their fast pace (5:08 mpk) as if they were running a Marathon Race.
The fast pace could be attributed by the cooler temperature prevailing on the early morning of Saturday; the strong wind and breeze; the overcast sky; and the pressure within each runner and the competition.
The second group of leading runners at Km #14 with one minute difference from the 1st group consisted of Albert Salazar, Junrox Roque, and Gene Olvis and the group of Singaporean runners (Wee, Sean Say, & Paulina) were trailing them with a difference of two minutes. Jonel Mendoza, General Narcise, Lemuel Narcise and John Jeffrey Avellino’s were on the middle of the stretch of runners with 28 minutes behind the leaders and they were running at an average pace of 7:08 minutes per kilometer. While the last runner, Jael Wenceslao, was able to clear Km Post #14 in 2:09 hours (9:13 mpk pace).
BDM Km Post #23
At the next critical intersection at Km Post #23, Jonnifer Lacanlale & Wilnar Iglesia were running together and reached the place in 2:26 hours. They slowed down to an average pace of 6:20 mpk because of the terrain of the route as it was a rolling road. Behind them in 3rd with 4 minutes difference was Gene Olvis and followed by Junrox Roque and Totoy Santos. A 10-minute difference from Totoy Santos, Say Huat Tan & Paulina Tanoto had been established as they arrived at the intersection. Victor Ting, General Narcise, Jonel Mendoza, and Lemuel Narcise were still at the middle of the pack where they reached the intersection in 3:28 hours. Abe Lim and Gilbert Gray, both from the USA were ranked #38 & 39, respectively, with an identical time of 3:32 hours. Consistently, Jael Wenceslao reached the intersection as the last runner #59 in 4:13 hours with an average pace of 11 mpk!
BDM Km Post #32
The sun started to appear and the sky became clear from clouds when the runners were about to reach the intersection at Km Post #32. Wilnar Iglesia was already leading at this point with 4 minutes ahead of Jonnifer Lacanlale. Iglesia reached this point at 2:58 hours. Gene Olvis and Junrox Roque were trailing Lacanlale with 2 minutes difference. Totoy Santos was on 5th place with 13 minutes difference from Olvis & Roque. Totoy Santos was followed by the Singaporean Runners (Sean Say, Hong Soon, Wee Tech & Paulina) and reached the Km Post #32 in 3:26 hours. Aniceto Grimaldo, Jonel Mendoza, and General Samuel Narcise were at the middle of the pack with a time of 4:21 hours. They were followed by Blas Ople Tiangco, Mark Hernandez, and Julius Giron with a time of 4:25 hours. Eventually, Gilbert Gray and Abe Lim from the USA had improved their ranking/standing when they reached this point. The two runners were ranked #33 & #34, respectively. Jael Wenceslao was still the last runner who reached this point in 5:15 hours.
BDM Km Post #50
Wilnar Iglesia was the first runner to reach this point in 4:27 hours with 10 minutes difference from Jonnifer Lacanlale who was the second runner. 3rd runner was Gene Olvis with a time of 5:00 hours. Sean Say Huat Tan of Singapore was the 4th runner in 5:04 hours followed by Junrox Roque in 5:13 hours. Junrox was followed by Wee Tech Hian and Seah Hong Soon after 7 minutes. Totoy Santos and Paulina Tanoto arrived #8 & #9, respectively, with a time of 5:34 hours. Gilbert Gray of USA was able to gain grounds as he improved his standing to #18 as he reached this point in 6:33 hours. Jonel Mendoza has also gained grounds from #25 in Km Post #32 to #20 as he reached this point. Mark Hernandez and Julius Giron were still together and ranked # 22 & #23 with a time of 6:44 hours, followed by General Samuel Narcise with 14 minutes difference. Jael Wenceslao was no longer the last runner when he reached this point in 7:41 hours and gained grounds to be ranked #51. Junar Layug & Joseph Soriao were the last runners to arrive with an identical time of 8:06 hours.
RD’s Personal Observation From BDM Km Post #50 to #97
After the 59 runners arrived at BDM Km Post #50 in Abucay, Bataan, I left the place aboard my vehicle and took the Roman Highway so that I can catch up with the lead runners before they would reach the intersection that goes to the town of Guagua, Pampanga after passing Lubao, Pampanga. I brought a Race Marshal to be prepositioned on the said intersection.
At the vicinity BDM Km Post #80 (before reaching the Poblacion of Lubao, Pampanga), I saw Jonnifer Lacanlale brisk walking on the left side of the road and I asked him what is the problem or “issues” he was encountering. I slowed down driving my vehicle and asked him about his situation. He gave me a body language that sent me a message that he is “giving way” for the stronger runners and had some problems with his quad muscles due to stiffness and cramps. I smiled at him and shouted that he can still make it and be able to recover along the way. To be accurate, I shouted at him, “Kaya mo pa yan!” Pwede ka pang maka-recover niyan!” and gave him the “thumb-up” sign before I left him.
I tried to catch up with the lead runner/s as I proceeded to the Poblacion of Guagua, Pampanga. The first runner I was able to catch up (after leaving Jon Lacanlale) was Gene Olvis and tried to ask about his condition and he answered that he was doing fine. As I moved forward, I saw Sean Say Huat Tan approaching Km Post #85 and he was the second place runner at this point. I tried to ask him about his condition and he answered that he was doing fine. I gave him a “thumb-up” sign before I left him.
After positioning my Race Marshals at the Poblacion of Guagua, Pampanga, I proceeded to Bacolor, Pampanga, towards San Fernando, Pampanga, just to find out where Wilnar Iglesia was located. I was surprised to see him running towards BDM Km Post #97 and he was strong with a consistent pace. I asked him if he is ok and he replied with a positive answer. I could only conclude at this point that the lead runner was already ahead by 12 kilometers from the second runner.
As I returned to Poblacion of Guagua, Pampanga and to pick-up my Race Marshal at vicinity Km Post #83, I saw Sean Say Huat Tan approaching BDM Km Post #89 and Gene Olvis trailing him. After I picked up my Race Marshal at Km Post #83, I turned around and proceeded back to Guagua Poblacion. As I approached Guagua Poblacion, I saw Jon Lacanlale jogging & shuffling and he told me that he was able to recover and he is bouncing back on the race. At this point, my staff informed me that Wilnar Iglesia was approaching the BDM Km Post #102 with a time of 10:20 hours!
After 10+ hours had elapsed, the 59 runners have already stretched out within the distance of 35 kilometers in between the lead runner and the last runner!
BDM Km Post #83
At this point, Wilnar Iglesia was leading the runners with a time difference of 47 minutes from the 2nd runner, Sean Say Huat Tan and arrived with a time of 7:14 hours. The 2nd runner arrived at 8:01 hours. Gene Olvis was 3rd runner with a time of 8:11 hours while Jon Lacanlale arrived with a time of 8:40 hours. Singapore runners Wee Tech Hian and Hong Soon were ranked # 5 & #6, respectively with 19 minutes difference from Jon Lacanlale. Gilbert Gray from the USA improved his standing at this point and landed at #12 with a time of 11:16 hours. Ariel Cortez of the Philippine Army was ahead of him who arrived 6 minutes earlier with a time of 11:10 hours. Jonel Mendoza slowly improved his standing by placing #18 with a time of 12:45 hours. Mark Hernandez arrived at this point with a rank of #21 with a time of 12:57 hours followed by General Samuel Narcise in 13:00 hours. Jael Wenceslao had tremendously gained grounds at this point where he landed as #30 (from #51 @ Km Post #50) with a time of 13:23 hours. Patrick Alcomendas, who was consistently on the upper half of the runners, had slowed down and eventually arrived as runner #48 with a time of 14:26 hours. Joseph Soria was the last runner to arrive with a time of 15:03 hour.
Only 53 runners arrived and crossed this point. Six (6) runners have declared themselves as DNF.
BDM Km Post #102
Wilnar Iglesia reached this point in 10:20+ hours as the leading runner. Gene Olvis was the 2nd runner to arrive with a gap of 1:26 hours from the lead runner. Sean Say Huat Tan was 3rd with 5 minutes difference from the 2nd runner with a time of 11:51 hours. Jon Lacanlale was 4th with a time of 12:36 hours followed by Seah Hong Soon in 12:44 hours and Wee Tech Hian in 12:59 hours. Francisco Lapira was trailing Paulina Tanoto with 3 minutes difference as he arrived in # 9 with a time of 13:45 hours. Gilbert Gray had overtaken Ariel Cortez and Junrox Roque and placed #10 as he reached this point in 13:53 hours. Albert Salazar had also recovered and arrived as #15 with a time of 15:10 hours. Kelly Lim was the 2nd woman to arrive as #21 with a time of 16:27 followed by Abe Lim of the USA with a time of 16:28 hours. Unfortunately, Abe Lim had to wave and drop the towel once he crossed BDM Post #102. General Samuel Narcise was able to overtake Jonel Mendoza along the way as the General arrived as #23 with a time of 16:31 hours followed by Joma Galauran in 16:41 hours and Jonel Mendoza in 16:42 hours.
Haide Acuna was the 3rd lady runner to cross the BDM Km Post #102 in 17:34 hours and ranked #37. Raiza Tulan was the 4th and last lady runner that reached this point in 17:39 hours. The last runner who cleared this point in 18 hours was Dionam Basco and the rest of the runners behind him were declared DNF.
After 18 hours of running, only 49 runners were left on the road with the goal to reach the finish line within the cut-off time of 30 hours. Ten (10) runners eventually were declared as DNF.
BDM 160K Km Post #135 (@ Vicinity Bamban Bridge)
Wilnar Iglesia arrived at this point in 14:21 hours with a time difference of 1:56 hours from the 2nd runner, Sean Say Huat Tan who arrived at 16:17 hours. Eight (8) minutes later, Gene Olvis arrived as the 3rd runner with a time of 16:25 hours. Jon Lacanlale was 4th trailing behind Gene Olvis by 27 minutes and arrived at this point in 16:52 hours. Sean Hong Song was the 5th runner with a time of 17:30 hours and trailing behind Jon Lacanlale with a time difference of 38 minutes. Wee Tech Hian was the 6th runner with 15 minutes behind Hong Soon. Arman Fernando was able to gain grounds as he was able to overtake Francisco Lapira and Gilbert Gray and put himself to number #8 with a time of 18:15 hours. Paulina Tanoto, the 1st woman in the race, placed #11 with a time of 20:15 hours. Julius Giron was able to overtake Junrox Roque and he placed #15 with a time of 21:43 hours with Junrox Roque trailing behind with 9 minutes difference. Jael Wenceslao was already ranked as #18 with a time of 22:05 hours at this point and was able to jump from #30 @ BDM Km Post #102. (This guy really conserved his energy during the daytime run and only to get stronger during the night run!) Jonel Mendoza was steadily maintaining his pace with a time of 23:52 hours while General Samuel was following him with a gap of 8 minutes and a time of 24:00 hours.
At this point, my time marshals had only listed 35 runners who passed the Bamban Bridge with the last runner, Arturo Virata, with a time of 24:22 hours and it was already 6:09 AM of Sunday.
The remaining runners have only 6 hours left before the cut-off time of 30 hours with 25 kilometers to go. Severe running–related injuries would be the only reasons why any one of them would not reach and cross the Finish Line and declare themselves as DNF. The mental challenge was on the mind of each of the runner at this point.
@ Highway Post #118/Turn-Around Point on the last 5K
As I approached the turn-around point at Km 118 near the TRADOC, PA Compound in Camp O’Donnell to check if my route marshal had been positioned thereat, I saw Wilnar Iglesia and his Pacer brisk walking in his half-naked attire with long tights as he was 100 meters away from the turn-around point. I said some encouraging words to him that he could finish the race in sub-18 hours! He looked pale and tired but I could see in his eyes the determination to finish the race with a good time.
I left him on the road and proceeded directly inside the Capas National Shrine to set-up the Finish Line Banner, the electrical lightings, and prepare for the Silver Buckle and other awards/souvenirs for the finishers. I knew I have a lead time of almost one hour before he finally arrives inside the Shrine.
Finish Line @ Capas National Shrine
Wilnar Iglesia arrived and crossed the Finish Line at exactly 11:22 PM of Saturday evening with an official time of 17:35:48 hours. It took him 3:14 hours to cover the last 25K-leg of the race. After the traditional “hug” from the RD, I gave him his Awards—1st BDM 160K Silver Buckle; #1 Finisher’s Medallion, BDM Km Post Trophy, and Finisher’s T-Shirt with Collar. He was apologetic to me for having slowed down and walked on the last 9 kilometers of the race and thereby extending so much time for me to wait for him to cross the Finish Line. This guy is so humble!
From here, it was a waiting game for me for the next runner/s to arrive. The Shrine was so silent and the place was windy and cold. It was past midnight already and I was shivering from the cold breeze of the early morning. Even if I was wearing a thick Adidas Cotton Track Suit with a T-Shirt inside, I was still feeling cold that I have to get inside my vehicle just to be able to warm myself.
After 3:17 hours, I was surprised to see Jonnifer Lacanlale approaching the Finish Line Banner from a distance of 10 meters! He was running like hell and as fast as possible as if somebody was trying to catch and kill him from behind! He was trying to catch his breath and perspiring like he was running under the heat of the sun when I hugged him! After the traditional hug, he immediately lie down on the cemented steps of the Shrine to rest. His official finish time is 20:52:18 hours!
Almost 2 minutes after Jon Lacanlale crossed the Finish Line, Gene Olvis was also sprinting so fast to cross the finish line as if he had seen a ghost along the 400-meter paved stretch of the Capas National Shrine! Gene was able to register an official time of 20:54:08 hours placing himself as the 3rd runner to cross the Finish Line. I overheard Gene saying the following to Jon Lacanlale, “Pare, ang lakas-lakas mo!” Through the blog of Jon Lacanlale, I found out that these “two warriors” battle it out on the last 5K of the course with a blistering pace of a 5,000-meter run in an oval track!
And the rest is history.
Sean Say Huat Tan of Singapore arrived as the 4th runner in 21:07:42 hours. Wee Tech Hian, another Singapore runner arrived as the 5th runner with a time of 21:44:06 hours. Totoy Santos arrived as the 6th runner followed by a teary-eyed Sean Hong Soon of Singapore as the 7th runner in 22:30:11.
Arman Fernando was so gentleman enough not to overtake Sean Hong Soon who finished ahead of him by mere 5 seconds! Arman placed #8 with an official time of 22:30:16 hours. I found out later that he really wanted to be ranked as #8 Finisher because it’s his favorite number. He even reserved the Race Bib #688 for this race. So, he got his lucky number in this race, from Start to Finish!
Francisco Lapira crossed the finish line as #9 with an official time of 23:21:10 hours. His hug was a memorable one as he lifted me for a few seconds in the air. Gilbert Gray from the USA, carrying the flags of the USA and Philippines, followed in a few seconds as the #10 with a time of 23:21:25 hours. While he was hugging me, he also lifted me into the air. These guys are really big and strong and still have the strength to carry me after going through a 100-Mile run. These guys are simply amazing!
Ariel Cortez, a First Lieutenant of the Philippine Army, arrived at the Finish Line at sunrise with an official time of 24:49:39 hours placing him in #11th position. After one hour, Jael Wenceslao arrived with his wife, Cookie, as his Official Pacer with a time of 25:49:33 hours placing him in #12th position. Jael was sporting a “Tony Krupicka”-look (half-naked with very short running shorts) without the long hair and mustache/beard!
The first woman finisher, Paulina Tanoto of Singapore, followed as the #13th runner with a time of 25:56:37 hours. The 2nd woman finisher, Kelly Lim, proudly carried the Singapore Flag as she crossed the finish line as # 29 with a time of 28:54:38 hours. She had to be given with a seat after she crossed the Finish Line and she was seated while I was giving her awards.
General Samuel Narcise finally entered the Gate of the Capas National Shrine with so much time to spare before the cut-off time of 30 hours. He was declared finisher #31 as he crossed the Finish Line in 29:18:20 hours.
At this moment, I started to ask the location and condition of my friend, Jonel Mendoza. As the minutes and seconds ticked before the cut-off time of 30 hours, I received information that he had 18 kilometers more to go before he reaches the Finish Line and he had some “issues” to deal with. I advised his crew for him to finish the race even beyond the cut-off time. As I closed the arrival of the Official Finishers of the race, I got information that he declared himself as DNF for the race.
Officially, 34 runners, out of the 59 starters, finished the race within the cut-off time of 30 hours. At exactly 11:47 AM of Sunday noon, the official time was closed.
Unofficial Finishers
I maybe harsh and strict with my rules and regulations in my races but there are also ways and means where I could be very kind and generous to my runner-competitors. It is for this reason that I waited for the arrival of the remaining runners who forced themselves to keep up the challenge to finish the FIRST 100-Mile Run in the country and get the reward for their accomplishment. Although I don’t include them in my Official List or Result of my races, I will mention them and acknowledge their accomplishment through this blog. (These guys should be paying me an extra compensation for waiting for them up to 6 hours under the heat of the sun!)
#35 Ramon Gillego—–30:23:27 hours
#36 Haide Acuna (F)—31:08:05 hours
#37 Mar Marilag ——-34:05:54 hours
#38 Christopher Montaos—36:05:08 hours
Except for the BDM 160K Silver Belt Buckle, these 4 “brave runners” received their Bataan 160K Finisher’s Medallion, BDM Km Post Trophy, and Finisher’s T-Shirt.
Conclusion
My special gratitude and thanks to all the runners who had the courage to be a part of this historic event in running in this country. Each of these runners has their own story to tell as they could even write a book out of their failures and victories in order to explore and go beyond their physical and mental limits. These runners, whether they are finishers or not, will serve as inspiration to upcoming ultra runners in this country.
The “flood gates” had been opened and we have proven that we can conduct a 100-mile road race in our country despite our hot and humid weather (without corporate sponsors). We have proven also that we are already known by other countries and ultra runners worldwide that there is a historic Bataan Death March Ultra Marathon Race which could be done ONLY on the very exact place where history/event had happened. There is only ONE Bataan Death March Route and it is located in the very heart of our country.
This road race will remain to be the ultimate test to runners who have properly trained and prepared for the daunting distance. This race is not for the fast runners but a race for the patient, matured, strong, smart, and have the positive determination to finish the race.
See you on the next edition of the BDM 160K Ultra Marathon Race!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Official Result: 3rd BDM 102K Ultra Marathon Race
3rd BDM 102K Official Result/Finishers
March 5-6, 2011
Rank Name Time
1 Juny Rex Carreon 11:05:58
2 Jun Adel 11:10:08
3 Alfredo Ocampo 11:17:48
4 Benedict Balaba 11:32:47
5 Victor Ayohan Jr 12:00:28
6 Godfrey Gozo 12:25:17
7 Alfred Delos Reyes 12:49:23
8 Camilla Brooks (F) 13:04:30
9 Sandy Alentajan 13:07:15
10 Vergilio Leona 13:10:59
11 Victor Ting 13:28:20
12 Saturnino Camangonan 13:39:58
13 Jose Wacangan 13:40:50
14 Robert Patrimonio 13:41:21
15 Elmer Morales 13:41:28
16 Ignatius Patrimonio 13:43:23
17 Roberto Delos Santos 13:53:55
18 Roel Olimba 13:56:04
19 Dindo Diaz 13:57:08
20 Rain Ordonez 14:06:09
21 Jose Duenas 14:07:14
22 Francis Velasquez 14:09:46
23 Terence Chen 14:11:58
24 Priscila Hernandez (F) 14:15:37
25 Melvin Pangan 14:28:09
26 Felipe Nama 14:33:22
27 Romulo Doctolero 14:36:05
28 Lito Lopez 14:40:50
29 Bob Castilla 14:42:58
30 Tin Ferrera (F) 14:43:30
31 Christian Oting 14:48:22
32 Jonnifer Lacanlale 14:50:00
33 Enrico Tocol 14:50:53
34 Bobby Go 14:52:56
35 Bong Bernadez 14:54:14
36 Vincent Lorenze Ocampo 14:58:45
37 Mac Millan 15:02:38
38 Ronnel Go 15:04:20
39 Mark Anthony Rodica 15:06:07
40 Allan Bandiola 15:06:50
41 Earl Quero 15:10:33
42 Benedict Meneses 15:13:02
43 Chips Dayrit 15:15:22
44 Simon Pavel Miranda 15:16:35
45 Nolan Llanora 15:19:30
46 Willie Yao 15:21:52
47 Carlito Buenaventura 15:23:35
48 Marcos Lontoc 15:39:45
49 Marlo Guloy 15:46:07
50 Jereven Adriano 15:52:29
51 Gil Ocampo 15:58:50
52 Conrado Teodoro 15:59:10
53 Narciso Alipio 15:59:11
54 Raincy Robert Del Rosario 16:00:40
55 Randy Rubio 16:04:57
56 Reynaldo Jimenez 16:05:32
57 Ken Alonte 16:13:31
58 Joshua Suarez 16:14:55
59 Gil Brazil 16:15:02
60 Emma Alvarez (F) 16:15:13
61 Chito Vegina 16:17:30
62 Manuel Dela Serna 16:25:22
63 Francis Hortellano 16:27:18
64 Samson Ocampo 16:34:47
65 Nelson Mallillin 16:36:59
66 Tom Moreno 16:42:48
67 Rayman Delos Angeles 16:43:00
68 Earl Warren Navor 16:43:56
69 Michael Angelo Fabian 16:43:57
70 Reginald Santos 16:46:10
71 Barry Red 16:54:12
72 Jose Merdino Lim 16:58:49
73 Noel Tillor 16:58:50
74 Allen Gaspar 17:00:42
75 Julian Confessor 17:01:32
76 Paul Pajo 17:08:15
77 Arlito Masamoc 17:11:25
78 Jay Chavez 17:12:16
79 Mark Lester Salvador 17:12:17
80 Jimmy Ong 17:14:17
81 Carlos Napoleon Ocampo 17:16:34
82 Abell Ngo 17:17:16
83 Ferdie Cabiling 17:17:39
84 Blas Ople Tiangco 17:20:08
85 Emmanuel Toralba 17:20:20
86 Mel John Tezon 17:21:22
87 Bong Alindada 17:23:55
88 Teresa Ybanez (F) 17:24:12
89 Oliver Templo 17:25:44
90 Leo Tugade 17:28:02
91 Rodel Montejo 17:28:27
92 Vans Camanong 17:28:28
93 Jose Lorenzo Mina 17:28:29
94 Aaron Anievas 17:28:50
95 Roselle Dadal (F) 17:29:00
96 Ryan Washington 17:30:00
97 Keshia Fule (F) 17:30:45
98 Laarni De Guzman (F) 17:30:50
99 Arturo Virata 17:32:27
100 Ronald Perez 17:36:02
101 Fernando Cunanan Jr 17:37:28
102 Jemuel Bayot 17:37:29
103 Larry Daliwag 17:37:30
104 Mark Salazar 17:37:31
105 Alden Meneses 17:41:48
106 Jayson Van Masayon 17:44:35
107 Tess Geddes (F) 17:45:20
108 Julius Cervantes 17:49:32
109 Ed Escalante 17:52:30
110 David Buban 17:53:55
111 Mark Fer Castillo 17:55:42
112 Ellen Castillo (F) 17:59:20
March 5-6, 2011
Rank Name Time
1 Juny Rex Carreon 11:05:58
2 Jun Adel 11:10:08
3 Alfredo Ocampo 11:17:48
4 Benedict Balaba 11:32:47
5 Victor Ayohan Jr 12:00:28
6 Godfrey Gozo 12:25:17
7 Alfred Delos Reyes 12:49:23
8 Camilla Brooks (F) 13:04:30
9 Sandy Alentajan 13:07:15
10 Vergilio Leona 13:10:59
11 Victor Ting 13:28:20
12 Saturnino Camangonan 13:39:58
13 Jose Wacangan 13:40:50
14 Robert Patrimonio 13:41:21
15 Elmer Morales 13:41:28
16 Ignatius Patrimonio 13:43:23
17 Roberto Delos Santos 13:53:55
18 Roel Olimba 13:56:04
19 Dindo Diaz 13:57:08
20 Rain Ordonez 14:06:09
21 Jose Duenas 14:07:14
22 Francis Velasquez 14:09:46
23 Terence Chen 14:11:58
24 Priscila Hernandez (F) 14:15:37
25 Melvin Pangan 14:28:09
26 Felipe Nama 14:33:22
27 Romulo Doctolero 14:36:05
28 Lito Lopez 14:40:50
29 Bob Castilla 14:42:58
30 Tin Ferrera (F) 14:43:30
31 Christian Oting 14:48:22
32 Jonnifer Lacanlale 14:50:00
33 Enrico Tocol 14:50:53
34 Bobby Go 14:52:56
35 Bong Bernadez 14:54:14
36 Vincent Lorenze Ocampo 14:58:45
37 Mac Millan 15:02:38
38 Ronnel Go 15:04:20
39 Mark Anthony Rodica 15:06:07
40 Allan Bandiola 15:06:50
41 Earl Quero 15:10:33
42 Benedict Meneses 15:13:02
43 Chips Dayrit 15:15:22
44 Simon Pavel Miranda 15:16:35
45 Nolan Llanora 15:19:30
46 Willie Yao 15:21:52
47 Carlito Buenaventura 15:23:35
48 Marcos Lontoc 15:39:45
49 Marlo Guloy 15:46:07
50 Jereven Adriano 15:52:29
51 Gil Ocampo 15:58:50
52 Conrado Teodoro 15:59:10
53 Narciso Alipio 15:59:11
54 Raincy Robert Del Rosario 16:00:40
55 Randy Rubio 16:04:57
56 Reynaldo Jimenez 16:05:32
57 Ken Alonte 16:13:31
58 Joshua Suarez 16:14:55
59 Gil Brazil 16:15:02
60 Emma Alvarez (F) 16:15:13
61 Chito Vegina 16:17:30
62 Manuel Dela Serna 16:25:22
63 Francis Hortellano 16:27:18
64 Samson Ocampo 16:34:47
65 Nelson Mallillin 16:36:59
66 Tom Moreno 16:42:48
67 Rayman Delos Angeles 16:43:00
68 Earl Warren Navor 16:43:56
69 Michael Angelo Fabian 16:43:57
70 Reginald Santos 16:46:10
71 Barry Red 16:54:12
72 Jose Merdino Lim 16:58:49
73 Noel Tillor 16:58:50
74 Allen Gaspar 17:00:42
75 Julian Confessor 17:01:32
76 Paul Pajo 17:08:15
77 Arlito Masamoc 17:11:25
78 Jay Chavez 17:12:16
79 Mark Lester Salvador 17:12:17
80 Jimmy Ong 17:14:17
81 Carlos Napoleon Ocampo 17:16:34
82 Abell Ngo 17:17:16
83 Ferdie Cabiling 17:17:39
84 Blas Ople Tiangco 17:20:08
85 Emmanuel Toralba 17:20:20
86 Mel John Tezon 17:21:22
87 Bong Alindada 17:23:55
88 Teresa Ybanez (F) 17:24:12
89 Oliver Templo 17:25:44
90 Leo Tugade 17:28:02
91 Rodel Montejo 17:28:27
92 Vans Camanong 17:28:28
93 Jose Lorenzo Mina 17:28:29
94 Aaron Anievas 17:28:50
95 Roselle Dadal (F) 17:29:00
96 Ryan Washington 17:30:00
97 Keshia Fule (F) 17:30:45
98 Laarni De Guzman (F) 17:30:50
99 Arturo Virata 17:32:27
100 Ronald Perez 17:36:02
101 Fernando Cunanan Jr 17:37:28
102 Jemuel Bayot 17:37:29
103 Larry Daliwag 17:37:30
104 Mark Salazar 17:37:31
105 Alden Meneses 17:41:48
106 Jayson Van Masayon 17:44:35
107 Tess Geddes (F) 17:45:20
108 Julius Cervantes 17:49:32
109 Ed Escalante 17:52:30
110 David Buban 17:53:55
111 Mark Fer Castillo 17:55:42
112 Ellen Castillo (F) 17:59:20
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Official Result: 1st BDM 160K Ultra Marathon Race
1st BDM 160K Ultra Marathon Race
February 26-27, 2011
Rank Name Time
1 Wilnar Iglesia 17:35:48
2 Jonnifer Lacanlale 20:52:18
3 Gene Olvis 20:54:08
4 Say Huat Tan 21:07:42
5 Wee Tech Hian 21:44:06
6 Graciano Santos 22:07:30
7 Seah Hong Soon 22:30:11
8 Armand Fernando 22:30:16
9 Francisco Lapira 23:21:10
10 Gilbert Gray 23:21:25
11 Ariel Cortez 24:49:39
12 Jael Wenceslao 25:49:33
13 Paulina Tanoto (F) 25:56:37
14 Carlo Bacalla 26:08:30
15 Gregorio Ocampo 26:11:59
16 Albert Salazar 26:42:14
17 Don Ubaldo 27:28:10
18 Rodel Cuaton 27:41:42
19 Julius Giron 27:43:30
20 Rico Cabusao 27:44:20
21 Mel Severino 27:53:20
22 Ed Yonzon 28:08:10
23 Junrox Roque 28:12:50
24 Jose Ma. Galauran 28:15:15
25 Red Samar 28:26:50
26 Aniceto Grimaldo 28:36:38
27 George Dolores 28:44:54
28 Ralph Salvador 28:45:22
29 Kelly Lim (F) 28:54:38
30 Chito Carreon 28:58:18
31 Samuel Narcise 29:18:20
32 Arturo Virata 29:29:15
33 Luis Arcangel 29:30:18
34 Ronaldo Sulapas 29:40:20
February 26-27, 2011
Rank Name Time
1 Wilnar Iglesia 17:35:48
2 Jonnifer Lacanlale 20:52:18
3 Gene Olvis 20:54:08
4 Say Huat Tan 21:07:42
5 Wee Tech Hian 21:44:06
6 Graciano Santos 22:07:30
7 Seah Hong Soon 22:30:11
8 Armand Fernando 22:30:16
9 Francisco Lapira 23:21:10
10 Gilbert Gray 23:21:25
11 Ariel Cortez 24:49:39
12 Jael Wenceslao 25:49:33
13 Paulina Tanoto (F) 25:56:37
14 Carlo Bacalla 26:08:30
15 Gregorio Ocampo 26:11:59
16 Albert Salazar 26:42:14
17 Don Ubaldo 27:28:10
18 Rodel Cuaton 27:41:42
19 Julius Giron 27:43:30
20 Rico Cabusao 27:44:20
21 Mel Severino 27:53:20
22 Ed Yonzon 28:08:10
23 Junrox Roque 28:12:50
24 Jose Ma. Galauran 28:15:15
25 Red Samar 28:26:50
26 Aniceto Grimaldo 28:36:38
27 George Dolores 28:44:54
28 Ralph Salvador 28:45:22
29 Kelly Lim (F) 28:54:38
30 Chito Carreon 28:58:18
31 Samuel Narcise 29:18:20
32 Arturo Virata 29:29:15
33 Luis Arcangel 29:30:18
34 Ronaldo Sulapas 29:40:20
Friday, March 19, 2010
Official Result: 2010 BDM 102K Ultramarathon Race
2nd BDM 102 Ultramarathon Race Result
March 6-7, 2010
NAME TIME
1 Alvin Canada 10:01:05
2 Randy Bumahit 10:44:27
3 Jonnifer Lacanlale 11:01:47
4 July Oconer 12:25:48
5 Hermogines Olvis 12:25:48
6 Jusell Laya 12:41:38
7 John Frederick Abenina 12:42:43
8 Armand Fernando 12:45:09
9 Eric Bullena 13:18:40
10 Junrox Roque 13:20:44
11 Gregorio Ocampo 13:33:28
12 Albert Salazar 13:40:25
13 Muhammad Sallehan Zainuddin (SING) 13:55:58
14 Don Ubaldo 14:03:40
15 Audax Cantero 14:12:25
16 Bonifacio Dalisay 14:19:25
17 Albert Sama 14:35:42
18 Carlo Bacalla 14:38:15
19 Oscar Sañez 14:40:26
20 Constante Mendoza 14:47:25
21 Francis Jay Nacino 14:49:26
22 Charlie Chua 14:55:09
23 Mark Peralta 14:55:10
24 Enrico Tocol 14:56:14
25 Graciano Santos 14:58:52
26 Rhoderick Guieb 15:06:15
27 Wilnar Iglesia 15:17:33
28 Christopher Iblan 15:17:34
29 Ben Gaetos (USA) 15:28:27
30 Rayman Delos Angeles 15:28:35
31 Edilberto Yonzon 15:34:05
32 Felipe Nama 15:44:47
33 Albert Henson 15:47:38
34 Francisco Lapira 15:49:18
35 Patrick Winceth Alcomendas 15:55:41
36 Julius Oliver Giron 15:58:13
37 Romeo Erivera 16:00:00
38 Whreachelle Cordova (F) 16:00:07
39 Red Samar 16:01:33
40 Cesar Abarientos 16:01:36
41 Dennis Ravanzo 16:02:19
42 Dionam Basco 16:13:40
43 Glenn Romualdo 16:16:43
44 Ricardo Cabusao, Jr 16:19:45
45 Raiza Tulan (F) 16:23:01
46 Ralph Jerome Salvador 16:24:15
47 Jerry Guiao 16:28:55
48 Alvin Adriano 16:29:05
49 Joshua Suarez 16:34:58
50 Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe (F) 16:38:48
51 Anecito Grimaldo 16:40:02
52 Paolo Osmeña 16:46:25
53 Jael Wenceslao 16:48:02
54 George Dolores 16:48:42
55 Ronald Rei Declarador 16:52:38
56 Fernando De Lara 16:52:42
57 Charles Fletcher (USA) 16:55:16
58 Armando Queza 16:58:04
59 Ellery Ho (USA) 16:58:32
60 Kelly Lim (F) (SING) 16:59:30
61 Maria Cristina Narvaez (F) 17:03:47
62 Glendel Tañag 17:03:52
63 Vener Roldan 17:05:08
64 John Nikko Nolasco 17:05:24
65 Lemuel Narcise 17:09:22
66 Carlo Nobleza 17:10:24
67 Ramon Gillego 17:13:28
68 Jose Maria Galauran 17:14:32
69 Dennis Enriquez 17:17:30
70 Abiegayle Jocson (F) 17:18:45
71 Artemio Ladia 17:19:32
72 Francis Andrew Santiago 17:22:46
73 Rodel Cuaton 17:22:52
74 Caesar Callangan 17:22:54
75 Gregorio Torres 17:24:25
76 Jose Arturo Virata 17:26:40
77 Odessa Coral (F) 17:29:56
78 Michelle Estuar (F) 17:32:30
79 Francis Randy Hortelano 17:33:20
80 Jag Irasga 17:33:35
81 Blas Ople Tiangco 17:33:50
82 Jeremy Go 17:34:13
83 Frederick Chaneco Gabriel 17:35:41
84 Luis Arcangel 17:35:53
85 Ria Go Tian (F) 17:37:07
86 Sherwin Tommy Botabara 17:37:43
87 Niño James Ramos 17:37:58
88 Mark Adrian Hernandez 17:38:13
89 Haide Acuña (F) 17:40:08
90 Joseph Adrian Soriao 17:42:24
91 Joseph Cu Unjieng 17:43:05
92 Junar Layug 17:43:49
93 Ronaldo Sulapas 17:44:25
94 Sammy Deleña 17:44:32
95 Rosgar Apolinario 17:44:42
96 Marco Christopher Montaos 17:46:03
97 Mel Severino 17:48:26
98 Wilfredo Parcon, Jr 17:48:50
99 Ramoncito Carreon 17:49:59
100 Delmo Sullano 17:51:50
101 John Jeffrey Avellanosa 17:52:42
102 Marlin Marilag 17:54:10
103 Emerson Go Tian 17:55:34
104 Manuel Macrohon 17:58:21
March 6-7, 2010
NAME TIME
1 Alvin Canada 10:01:05
2 Randy Bumahit 10:44:27
3 Jonnifer Lacanlale 11:01:47
4 July Oconer 12:25:48
5 Hermogines Olvis 12:25:48
6 Jusell Laya 12:41:38
7 John Frederick Abenina 12:42:43
8 Armand Fernando 12:45:09
9 Eric Bullena 13:18:40
10 Junrox Roque 13:20:44
11 Gregorio Ocampo 13:33:28
12 Albert Salazar 13:40:25
13 Muhammad Sallehan Zainuddin (SING) 13:55:58
14 Don Ubaldo 14:03:40
15 Audax Cantero 14:12:25
16 Bonifacio Dalisay 14:19:25
17 Albert Sama 14:35:42
18 Carlo Bacalla 14:38:15
19 Oscar Sañez 14:40:26
20 Constante Mendoza 14:47:25
21 Francis Jay Nacino 14:49:26
22 Charlie Chua 14:55:09
23 Mark Peralta 14:55:10
24 Enrico Tocol 14:56:14
25 Graciano Santos 14:58:52
26 Rhoderick Guieb 15:06:15
27 Wilnar Iglesia 15:17:33
28 Christopher Iblan 15:17:34
29 Ben Gaetos (USA) 15:28:27
30 Rayman Delos Angeles 15:28:35
31 Edilberto Yonzon 15:34:05
32 Felipe Nama 15:44:47
33 Albert Henson 15:47:38
34 Francisco Lapira 15:49:18
35 Patrick Winceth Alcomendas 15:55:41
36 Julius Oliver Giron 15:58:13
37 Romeo Erivera 16:00:00
38 Whreachelle Cordova (F) 16:00:07
39 Red Samar 16:01:33
40 Cesar Abarientos 16:01:36
41 Dennis Ravanzo 16:02:19
42 Dionam Basco 16:13:40
43 Glenn Romualdo 16:16:43
44 Ricardo Cabusao, Jr 16:19:45
45 Raiza Tulan (F) 16:23:01
46 Ralph Jerome Salvador 16:24:15
47 Jerry Guiao 16:28:55
48 Alvin Adriano 16:29:05
49 Joshua Suarez 16:34:58
50 Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe (F) 16:38:48
51 Anecito Grimaldo 16:40:02
52 Paolo Osmeña 16:46:25
53 Jael Wenceslao 16:48:02
54 George Dolores 16:48:42
55 Ronald Rei Declarador 16:52:38
56 Fernando De Lara 16:52:42
57 Charles Fletcher (USA) 16:55:16
58 Armando Queza 16:58:04
59 Ellery Ho (USA) 16:58:32
60 Kelly Lim (F) (SING) 16:59:30
61 Maria Cristina Narvaez (F) 17:03:47
62 Glendel Tañag 17:03:52
63 Vener Roldan 17:05:08
64 John Nikko Nolasco 17:05:24
65 Lemuel Narcise 17:09:22
66 Carlo Nobleza 17:10:24
67 Ramon Gillego 17:13:28
68 Jose Maria Galauran 17:14:32
69 Dennis Enriquez 17:17:30
70 Abiegayle Jocson (F) 17:18:45
71 Artemio Ladia 17:19:32
72 Francis Andrew Santiago 17:22:46
73 Rodel Cuaton 17:22:52
74 Caesar Callangan 17:22:54
75 Gregorio Torres 17:24:25
76 Jose Arturo Virata 17:26:40
77 Odessa Coral (F) 17:29:56
78 Michelle Estuar (F) 17:32:30
79 Francis Randy Hortelano 17:33:20
80 Jag Irasga 17:33:35
81 Blas Ople Tiangco 17:33:50
82 Jeremy Go 17:34:13
83 Frederick Chaneco Gabriel 17:35:41
84 Luis Arcangel 17:35:53
85 Ria Go Tian (F) 17:37:07
86 Sherwin Tommy Botabara 17:37:43
87 Niño James Ramos 17:37:58
88 Mark Adrian Hernandez 17:38:13
89 Haide Acuña (F) 17:40:08
90 Joseph Adrian Soriao 17:42:24
91 Joseph Cu Unjieng 17:43:05
92 Junar Layug 17:43:49
93 Ronaldo Sulapas 17:44:25
94 Sammy Deleña 17:44:32
95 Rosgar Apolinario 17:44:42
96 Marco Christopher Montaos 17:46:03
97 Mel Severino 17:48:26
98 Wilfredo Parcon, Jr 17:48:50
99 Ramoncito Carreon 17:49:59
100 Delmo Sullano 17:51:50
101 John Jeffrey Avellanosa 17:52:42
102 Marlin Marilag 17:54:10
103 Emerson Go Tian 17:55:34
104 Manuel Macrohon 17:58:21
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Final List Of 2010 BDM 102 Participants
2nd BDM 102 Participants
1 Carlo Nobleza
2 Ben Gaetos
3 Luis Archangel
4 Graciano Santos
5 Melvin Pangan
6 Mel Severino
7 Armand Fernando
8 Francis Randy Hortelano
9 Francis Andrew Santiago
10 Rhoderick Guieb
11 Jose Mari Javier
12 Alvin Adriano
13 Glendel Tañag
14 Paolo Osmeña
15 John Jeffrey Avellanosa
16 Francis Jay Nacino
17 Maria Cristina Narvaez
18 Christopher Montaos
19 Edilberto Yonzon
20 Julius Oliver Giron
21 Sherwin Tommy Botabara
22 Jael Wenceslao
23 Wilnar Iglesia
24 Joseph Adrien Soria
25 Denniz Enriquez
26 Haide Acuña
27 Jonnifer Lacanlale
28 Oscar Sañez
29 Ramon Gillego
30 Ellery Ho
31 Jonathan Gener
32 Erich Cuaresma
33 Rosgar Appolinario
34 Ronaldo Sulapas
35 Rogelio Reli
36 Dennis Ravanzo
37 Christopher Ibalan
38 Gregorio Torres
39 Albert Salazar
40 Ronald Rei Declarador
41 Kim Oconel
42 Roel Año
43 Manuel Macrohon
44 Wilfredo Suarez
45 Sammy Deleña
46 Jose Ma. Galauran
47 John Frederick Abenina
48 Vener Roldan
49 Francis Joseph Acop
50 Frederick Chaneco Gabriel
51 Alfred delos Reyes
52 Carlo Bacalla
53 Ramoncito Carreon
54 Albert Sama
55 Gregorio Ocampo
56 Niño James Ramos
57 Anicito Grimaldo
58 Ernesto Balolong, Jr
59 Blas Ople Tiangco
60 Muhammad Sallehan Zainuddin
61 Kelly Lim
62 Rayman delos Angeles
63 Mark Adrian Hernandez
64 Rodel Cuaton
65 Jose Arturo Virata
66 Patrick Winceth Alcomedas
67 Hermogines Olvis
68 Jonel Mendoza
69 Francis Martin Esteban
70 Kenneth Liwanag
71 Ambrocio Ramos
72 Artemio Ladia
73 Delmo Sullano
74 Glenn Romaldo
75 Rodrigo Conrado
76 Jeremy Go
77 Alfred Paul Paiso
78 Bonifacio Dalisay
79 Jag Irasga
80 Marlin Marilag
81 Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe
82 Ricardo Cabusao, Jr
83 Odessa Coral
84 Enrico Tocol
85 Michelle Estuar
86 Siosan Baysa
87 Red Samar
89 Audax Cantero
90 Emerson Go Tian
91 Charles Fletcher
92 Ivy Macainan
93 Nicomedes Jaranilla
94 Kelvin Viola
95 Caesar Callangan
96 Francisco Lapira
97 Mark Peralta
98 Felipe Nama
99 Jerome Cartailler
100 Joshua Suarez
101 Ria Go Tian
102 Junrox Roque
103 Ma. Felsie Briones
104 Cesar Abarientos
105 Junar Layug
106 Edward Penales
107 Whreachelle Cordova
108 Samuel Narcise
109 Lemuel Narcise
110 Armando Queza
111 Eugene Pornilas
112 Ariel Cortez
113 Peregrino Antoque
114 Rodolfo Tacadino
115 Romeo Marquez
116 Eric Bullena
117 Alvin Canada
118 Charlie Chua
119 Randy Bumahid
120 Dionam Basco
121 Allen Mendoza
122 George Dolores
123 Leomar Mirasol
124 Alley Quisay
125 Crisenciano Sabal
126 Dominic Canada
127 Adonis Lubaton
128 Jhon Higger Quiñones
129 Jusell Laya
130 Crifrankreadel Indapan
131 Albert Henson
132 Wilfredo Parcon, Jr
133 Jerry Guiao
134 Joseph Cu Unjieng
135 Benedict Meneses
136 Abiegayle Jocson
137 Ralp Jerome Salvador
138 July Oconer
139 Ronnie De Lara
140 Romy Irevera
141 John Nickko Nolasco
142 Don Ubaldo
1 Carlo Nobleza
2 Ben Gaetos
3 Luis Archangel
4 Graciano Santos
5 Melvin Pangan
6 Mel Severino
7 Armand Fernando
8 Francis Randy Hortelano
9 Francis Andrew Santiago
10 Rhoderick Guieb
11 Jose Mari Javier
12 Alvin Adriano
13 Glendel Tañag
14 Paolo Osmeña
15 John Jeffrey Avellanosa
16 Francis Jay Nacino
17 Maria Cristina Narvaez
18 Christopher Montaos
19 Edilberto Yonzon
20 Julius Oliver Giron
21 Sherwin Tommy Botabara
22 Jael Wenceslao
23 Wilnar Iglesia
24 Joseph Adrien Soria
25 Denniz Enriquez
26 Haide Acuña
27 Jonnifer Lacanlale
28 Oscar Sañez
29 Ramon Gillego
30 Ellery Ho
31 Jonathan Gener
32 Erich Cuaresma
33 Rosgar Appolinario
34 Ronaldo Sulapas
35 Rogelio Reli
36 Dennis Ravanzo
37 Christopher Ibalan
38 Gregorio Torres
39 Albert Salazar
40 Ronald Rei Declarador
41 Kim Oconel
42 Roel Año
43 Manuel Macrohon
44 Wilfredo Suarez
45 Sammy Deleña
46 Jose Ma. Galauran
47 John Frederick Abenina
48 Vener Roldan
49 Francis Joseph Acop
50 Frederick Chaneco Gabriel
51 Alfred delos Reyes
52 Carlo Bacalla
53 Ramoncito Carreon
54 Albert Sama
55 Gregorio Ocampo
56 Niño James Ramos
57 Anicito Grimaldo
58 Ernesto Balolong, Jr
59 Blas Ople Tiangco
60 Muhammad Sallehan Zainuddin
61 Kelly Lim
62 Rayman delos Angeles
63 Mark Adrian Hernandez
64 Rodel Cuaton
65 Jose Arturo Virata
66 Patrick Winceth Alcomedas
67 Hermogines Olvis
68 Jonel Mendoza
69 Francis Martin Esteban
70 Kenneth Liwanag
71 Ambrocio Ramos
72 Artemio Ladia
73 Delmo Sullano
74 Glenn Romaldo
75 Rodrigo Conrado
76 Jeremy Go
77 Alfred Paul Paiso
78 Bonifacio Dalisay
79 Jag Irasga
80 Marlin Marilag
81 Maria Myrna Emelyne Buenafe
82 Ricardo Cabusao, Jr
83 Odessa Coral
84 Enrico Tocol
85 Michelle Estuar
86 Siosan Baysa
87 Red Samar
89 Audax Cantero
90 Emerson Go Tian
91 Charles Fletcher
92 Ivy Macainan
93 Nicomedes Jaranilla
94 Kelvin Viola
95 Caesar Callangan
96 Francisco Lapira
97 Mark Peralta
98 Felipe Nama
99 Jerome Cartailler
100 Joshua Suarez
101 Ria Go Tian
102 Junrox Roque
103 Ma. Felsie Briones
104 Cesar Abarientos
105 Junar Layug
106 Edward Penales
107 Whreachelle Cordova
108 Samuel Narcise
109 Lemuel Narcise
110 Armando Queza
111 Eugene Pornilas
112 Ariel Cortez
113 Peregrino Antoque
114 Rodolfo Tacadino
115 Romeo Marquez
116 Eric Bullena
117 Alvin Canada
118 Charlie Chua
119 Randy Bumahid
120 Dionam Basco
121 Allen Mendoza
122 George Dolores
123 Leomar Mirasol
124 Alley Quisay
125 Crisenciano Sabal
126 Dominic Canada
127 Adonis Lubaton
128 Jhon Higger Quiñones
129 Jusell Laya
130 Crifrankreadel Indapan
131 Albert Henson
132 Wilfredo Parcon, Jr
133 Jerry Guiao
134 Joseph Cu Unjieng
135 Benedict Meneses
136 Abiegayle Jocson
137 Ralp Jerome Salvador
138 July Oconer
139 Ronnie De Lara
140 Romy Irevera
141 John Nickko Nolasco
142 Don Ubaldo
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Rules and Regulations For 2nd BDM 102
Rules and Regulations
2nd Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race (BDM 102)
March 6-7, 2010
Rule # 1: "Cheaters" Are Automatically Disqualified
As a Race Director & Runner-Competitor in the 1st BDM 102, I was a witness to cases of cheating acts of runners during the race. I know these runners but I have not exposed them in my report/blog but for the 2nd edition of this race, I will be more strict on this rule & regulation. Hence, this is the most important Rule of this Race.
If there is a single doubt or information that a runner had cheated during the race, the runner will be immediately disqualified and removed from the race. Henceforth, the runner will be permanently banned to join/participate in this race, even as a driver, support crew or volunteer.
Cheaters will be exposed in this blog; in my blogsite @ Bald Runner; and at the official website of Bataan 102.
Let us maintain the Integrity of this race.
Rule # 2: Every Runner Must Have A Support Vehicle
Every runner in the race must have his/her dedicated support vehicle. The support vehicle must be a Car, MiniVan, SUV, or pick-up Car. However, for those who do not have the resources to rent a vehicle or have their own, we will allow two runners up to four runners for a single support vehicle or Van.
One runner could not exceed one vehicle as his/her support vehicle.
We will not allow two-tired vehicles, like motorcycles and bicycles as support vehicles.
The support vehicles MUST "leapfrog" the runner at all times. The driver of the support vehicle must see to it that the vehicle must "leapfrog" at least one kilometer or more in length ahead of the runner. Runners may not be "shadowed" (driving a vehicle at the runner's speed) and vehicles must not "caravan" (drive together, like a train, at any speed). Driving may never be at the speed of the runner. Driving must be done at the speed of traffic, never slowing down to encourage, talk to, or lend assistance to any runner while moving. All assistance must be provided by pedestrian crew members; handing off supplies from the moving vehicle is never allowed.
Vehicles must be parked completely off the road surface whenever they are stopped. WHEN STOPPING/PARKING, VEHICLES MAY NOT STOP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL STOPPING/PARKING MUST BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, OFF THE ROADWAY.
All support vehicles must have their headlights ON whenever the engine is running and throughout the route during the race.
The Race Director will provide the appropriate signages for the support vehicle stating "CAUTION: RUNNERS ON ROAD/RACE IN PROGRESS" and the runner's name & race number visible on the side or back.
Rule # 3: Runners Must Stay On Left Side Of The Road
Runners MUST run on the far left side of the road or off the left side of the road, facing the incoming traffic.
Running MUST always be on SINGLE FILE.
Runners must progress under their own power without drafting, helping, pushing, supporting, or any type of physical assistance.
Runners may not use walking sticks, ski poles, or the like. So-called "cooling vests" or toher types of artificial/technological cooling system may not be worn or utilized by runners while making forwatd progress on the race course.
Runners may not carry an Umbrella or allowed to be shaded with a Cover by a Support Crew.
Rule # 4: Pacer Is Not Allowed During The Race
Every runner will not be allowed to have any Pacer during the Race.
If two competing runners would pace each other, the other runner is either on the front, back, or far left side of the runner.
Rule # 5: Runner MUST Submit Medical Certificate
All qualified runners must submit their Medical Certificate taken at least two (2) months before Race Day.
We will start receiving Medical Certicates on January 16, 2010 and the Last Day of Acceptance will be on March 1, 2010. Please send Copy of Medical Certificate through e-mail at bdm102@hotmail.com or send it through the Post Mail at:
Bald Runner's Events
115 2nd Floor M.H. Del Pilar corner E. Angeles Streets
Barangay Santo Tomas, Pasig City 1600
If the Medical Certificate will be sent through the Mail, make sure that it will reach us before March 1, 2010.
NO MEDICAL CERTIFICATE, NO RUN
Rule # 6: Runners Shall Ask Permission To Display Corporate Sponsors
If a runner-participant is being sponsored by a corporate entity, no corporate logo or symbol shall be displayed on the runner's support vehicle or apparel without the permission of the Race Director. A written request for permission is a must.
However, a runner-participant is allowed to display the name of his/her running club only, whether in his/her apparel and/or the designated support vehicle. A Runner-Participant is allowed to use his/her Running Club's Uniform.
Support Crew is also not allowed to display corporate logo of his/her runner's sponsor without the approval of the Race Director.
Display of Corporate Logo as Sponsors of Individual Runner without Permission from the Race Director will outrightly disqualify the runner.
Rule # 7: Only One Support Crew For Each Runner
Only one (1) support crew is allowed to be dedicated for every runner-participant in the race. The duty of the support crew is to hand in or give to the runner the necessary drinks, food, sponge, water, or any part of the runner's apparel if in case he/she needs to change during the race.
The support crew will not pace with the runner. His duty is simply to give any item needed by the runner.
Support crew must take extra care and vigilance when crossing the road from the right side of the road where the support vehicle is parked to the left side of the road.
Support crew will also make sure that littering of waste along the route is not allowed.
Rule # 8: Cut-Off Time Is 18 Hours
This race was initially planned to have a cut-off time of 15 hours. However, due to the hot weather and humidity in the country during the summer months, I gave an additional 3 hours so that more runners would be able to finish the race.
For the 2nd edition of BDM 102, we will maintain the cut-off time which was started last year, 18 hours to finish the race. Anybody who is still on the road after the cut-off time will be considered as DNF (Did Not Finish). Runners who DNFed will be picked-up by our Official Vehicles or Ambulances along the route and they will be brought to the Finish Line.
Rule # 9: Race Bib Should Be Visible Always
The runner's Race Bib/Race Number should be visible always during the race. The runner has the option to wear the Race Bib on the front portion of the body by pinning it on the race singlet or running shorts. It can be attached to a "fuel belt" provided it should not be covered by the runner's shirt or singlet.
Rule # 10: Time Stations, Instead of Aid Station
At designated points, there will be TIME STATIONS along the race route. The said stations will be manned by Race Marshals who will take note of the runner's arrival time at the said point. The runner must be able to affix his/her signature on the time stated or recorded.
The runner's order of arrival in the said time station will also be recorded.
It is a must that a runner stops at these time stations.
Non-appearance and no signature on the time of arrival would mean disqualification from the race.
Rule # 11: Media Broadcast & Coverage
There will be no TV, film, or video crew, person, producer, director or other broadcast media representative may accompany or cover any runner-participant or the race itself without the specific written permission of the Race Organizer/Race Director.
Rule # 12: Leaving The Course Or Withdrawing
Every inch of the race course must be traveled by each runner-participant. In the event of a routing error, wrong turn, the runner may be driven back to the exact original spot where he/she left the course and continue running from that location. There will be no allowance made for lost time or kilometers run in the wrong direction.
If a runner-participant needs to leave the course, his/her crew must take note of the exact location where he/she left and make sure that the runner should resume the race from the said place or point. Runners may only leave the course for appropriate reasons such as rest or medical attention.
Runners are no longer allowed to leave the race course to eat in commercial establishments or fastfood stores. If runners intend to eat the food from these fastfood stores or commercial establishment, they have to instruct their crew to buy the item for them and have the food given along the race route.
If a runner withdraws, he/she or his/her crew must contact the Race Director or Race Marshals in the nearest Time Station immediately. The name of the runner, reason for withdrawal, time of withdrawal. and number of kilometers completed must be stated.
All runners and crew who drop are encouraged, and expected, to come to the finish line and both post-race events to greet and celebrate with their fellow runners and crews.
Rule # 13: Medical Issues
All runners must be willing to submit to a drug urine test before, during, or after the race. If any banned substances are detected, the runner will be disqualified from the competition and listed as DISQUALIFIED FOR DOPING in the final standing of the race.
Crew members may not use illegal drugs, stimulants, or dope, as well as alcohol of any kind, during the race or at any official race events or activities.
I.V.s (intravenous fluids) are not permitted during the race. If a runner receives an I.V. during the race, for any reason, then that runner is disqualified and must withdraw from the race and the race course.
Reminders:
Reflectorized Vest & Flashlight/Headlight
Runners who will participate in the BDM 102 are encouraged to wear a reflective vest or wear a running apparel with reflectorized markings or tapes during the early part of the race until sunrise.
Runners also encouraged to carry with them flashlight or wear headlight from the start up to sunrise.
The route on the first half will be dark as there are no lights or lamp posts along the road.
Find time to "test" your reflectorized apparel/vest, flashlight, or headlight during your night runs.
Bring extra batteries for the flaslight/headlight during race day.
First Aid Kits:
Runners are advised to bring their own First Aid Kits just in case of any emergency during the race. First Aid Kits should include bandages, alcohol, cotton, betadine, neosporin ointment, petroleum jelly, immodium/diatab tablets, pain reliever, adhesive tape to secure dressings, scissors, and disposable towels.
2nd Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race (BDM 102)
March 6-7, 2010
Rule # 1: "Cheaters" Are Automatically Disqualified
As a Race Director & Runner-Competitor in the 1st BDM 102, I was a witness to cases of cheating acts of runners during the race. I know these runners but I have not exposed them in my report/blog but for the 2nd edition of this race, I will be more strict on this rule & regulation. Hence, this is the most important Rule of this Race.
If there is a single doubt or information that a runner had cheated during the race, the runner will be immediately disqualified and removed from the race. Henceforth, the runner will be permanently banned to join/participate in this race, even as a driver, support crew or volunteer.
Cheaters will be exposed in this blog; in my blogsite @ Bald Runner; and at the official website of Bataan 102.
Let us maintain the Integrity of this race.
Rule # 2: Every Runner Must Have A Support Vehicle
Every runner in the race must have his/her dedicated support vehicle. The support vehicle must be a Car, MiniVan, SUV, or pick-up Car. However, for those who do not have the resources to rent a vehicle or have their own, we will allow two runners up to four runners for a single support vehicle or Van.
One runner could not exceed one vehicle as his/her support vehicle.
We will not allow two-tired vehicles, like motorcycles and bicycles as support vehicles.
The support vehicles MUST "leapfrog" the runner at all times. The driver of the support vehicle must see to it that the vehicle must "leapfrog" at least one kilometer or more in length ahead of the runner. Runners may not be "shadowed" (driving a vehicle at the runner's speed) and vehicles must not "caravan" (drive together, like a train, at any speed). Driving may never be at the speed of the runner. Driving must be done at the speed of traffic, never slowing down to encourage, talk to, or lend assistance to any runner while moving. All assistance must be provided by pedestrian crew members; handing off supplies from the moving vehicle is never allowed.
Vehicles must be parked completely off the road surface whenever they are stopped. WHEN STOPPING/PARKING, VEHICLES MAY NOT STOP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL STOPPING/PARKING MUST BE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, OFF THE ROADWAY.
All support vehicles must have their headlights ON whenever the engine is running and throughout the route during the race.
The Race Director will provide the appropriate signages for the support vehicle stating "CAUTION: RUNNERS ON ROAD/RACE IN PROGRESS" and the runner's name & race number visible on the side or back.
Rule # 3: Runners Must Stay On Left Side Of The Road
Runners MUST run on the far left side of the road or off the left side of the road, facing the incoming traffic.
Running MUST always be on SINGLE FILE.
Runners must progress under their own power without drafting, helping, pushing, supporting, or any type of physical assistance.
Runners may not use walking sticks, ski poles, or the like. So-called "cooling vests" or toher types of artificial/technological cooling system may not be worn or utilized by runners while making forwatd progress on the race course.
Runners may not carry an Umbrella or allowed to be shaded with a Cover by a Support Crew.
Rule # 4: Pacer Is Not Allowed During The Race
Every runner will not be allowed to have any Pacer during the Race.
If two competing runners would pace each other, the other runner is either on the front, back, or far left side of the runner.
Rule # 5: Runner MUST Submit Medical Certificate
All qualified runners must submit their Medical Certificate taken at least two (2) months before Race Day.
We will start receiving Medical Certicates on January 16, 2010 and the Last Day of Acceptance will be on March 1, 2010. Please send Copy of Medical Certificate through e-mail at bdm102@hotmail.com or send it through the Post Mail at:
Bald Runner's Events
115 2nd Floor M.H. Del Pilar corner E. Angeles Streets
Barangay Santo Tomas, Pasig City 1600
If the Medical Certificate will be sent through the Mail, make sure that it will reach us before March 1, 2010.
NO MEDICAL CERTIFICATE, NO RUN
Rule # 6: Runners Shall Ask Permission To Display Corporate Sponsors
If a runner-participant is being sponsored by a corporate entity, no corporate logo or symbol shall be displayed on the runner's support vehicle or apparel without the permission of the Race Director. A written request for permission is a must.
However, a runner-participant is allowed to display the name of his/her running club only, whether in his/her apparel and/or the designated support vehicle. A Runner-Participant is allowed to use his/her Running Club's Uniform.
Support Crew is also not allowed to display corporate logo of his/her runner's sponsor without the approval of the Race Director.
Display of Corporate Logo as Sponsors of Individual Runner without Permission from the Race Director will outrightly disqualify the runner.
Rule # 7: Only One Support Crew For Each Runner
Only one (1) support crew is allowed to be dedicated for every runner-participant in the race. The duty of the support crew is to hand in or give to the runner the necessary drinks, food, sponge, water, or any part of the runner's apparel if in case he/she needs to change during the race.
The support crew will not pace with the runner. His duty is simply to give any item needed by the runner.
Support crew must take extra care and vigilance when crossing the road from the right side of the road where the support vehicle is parked to the left side of the road.
Support crew will also make sure that littering of waste along the route is not allowed.
Rule # 8: Cut-Off Time Is 18 Hours
This race was initially planned to have a cut-off time of 15 hours. However, due to the hot weather and humidity in the country during the summer months, I gave an additional 3 hours so that more runners would be able to finish the race.
For the 2nd edition of BDM 102, we will maintain the cut-off time which was started last year, 18 hours to finish the race. Anybody who is still on the road after the cut-off time will be considered as DNF (Did Not Finish). Runners who DNFed will be picked-up by our Official Vehicles or Ambulances along the route and they will be brought to the Finish Line.
Rule # 9: Race Bib Should Be Visible Always
The runner's Race Bib/Race Number should be visible always during the race. The runner has the option to wear the Race Bib on the front portion of the body by pinning it on the race singlet or running shorts. It can be attached to a "fuel belt" provided it should not be covered by the runner's shirt or singlet.
Rule # 10: Time Stations, Instead of Aid Station
At designated points, there will be TIME STATIONS along the race route. The said stations will be manned by Race Marshals who will take note of the runner's arrival time at the said point. The runner must be able to affix his/her signature on the time stated or recorded.
The runner's order of arrival in the said time station will also be recorded.
It is a must that a runner stops at these time stations.
Non-appearance and no signature on the time of arrival would mean disqualification from the race.
Rule # 11: Media Broadcast & Coverage
There will be no TV, film, or video crew, person, producer, director or other broadcast media representative may accompany or cover any runner-participant or the race itself without the specific written permission of the Race Organizer/Race Director.
Rule # 12: Leaving The Course Or Withdrawing
Every inch of the race course must be traveled by each runner-participant. In the event of a routing error, wrong turn, the runner may be driven back to the exact original spot where he/she left the course and continue running from that location. There will be no allowance made for lost time or kilometers run in the wrong direction.
If a runner-participant needs to leave the course, his/her crew must take note of the exact location where he/she left and make sure that the runner should resume the race from the said place or point. Runners may only leave the course for appropriate reasons such as rest or medical attention.
Runners are no longer allowed to leave the race course to eat in commercial establishments or fastfood stores. If runners intend to eat the food from these fastfood stores or commercial establishment, they have to instruct their crew to buy the item for them and have the food given along the race route.
If a runner withdraws, he/she or his/her crew must contact the Race Director or Race Marshals in the nearest Time Station immediately. The name of the runner, reason for withdrawal, time of withdrawal. and number of kilometers completed must be stated.
All runners and crew who drop are encouraged, and expected, to come to the finish line and both post-race events to greet and celebrate with their fellow runners and crews.
Rule # 13: Medical Issues
All runners must be willing to submit to a drug urine test before, during, or after the race. If any banned substances are detected, the runner will be disqualified from the competition and listed as DISQUALIFIED FOR DOPING in the final standing of the race.
Crew members may not use illegal drugs, stimulants, or dope, as well as alcohol of any kind, during the race or at any official race events or activities.
I.V.s (intravenous fluids) are not permitted during the race. If a runner receives an I.V. during the race, for any reason, then that runner is disqualified and must withdraw from the race and the race course.
Reminders:
Reflectorized Vest & Flashlight/Headlight
Runners who will participate in the BDM 102 are encouraged to wear a reflective vest or wear a running apparel with reflectorized markings or tapes during the early part of the race until sunrise.
Runners also encouraged to carry with them flashlight or wear headlight from the start up to sunrise.
The route on the first half will be dark as there are no lights or lamp posts along the road.
Find time to "test" your reflectorized apparel/vest, flashlight, or headlight during your night runs.
Bring extra batteries for the flaslight/headlight during race day.
First Aid Kits:
Runners are advised to bring their own First Aid Kits just in case of any emergency during the race. First Aid Kits should include bandages, alcohol, cotton, betadine, neosporin ointment, petroleum jelly, immodium/diatab tablets, pain reliever, adhesive tape to secure dressings, scissors, and disposable towels.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Guidelines For The BDM 102 "Test Run"
One of the glaring lessons learned during the conduct of the 1st BDM 102 was for the runners to know the exact route of the race especially on the first 50 kilometers of the race where everybody was running under darkness. Some of the leading runners were not able to accurately went through some roads that led to the other kilometer post markings of the Bataan Death March's original route. And some did not mind going inside the towns of Limay and Orion and instead ran along the Roman National Highway, shaving off considerable distance from the race.
In order to be fair to everybody and accurately run through the exact route of the BDM, the "test run" will be conducted from Km #0 in Mariveles, Bataan up to Km #50 in Abucay, Bataan on January 23, 2010. The assembly time will be at 6:00 AM at the Bataan Death March Shrine in Mariveles, Bataan. The test run will immediately start at 6:30 AM.
It is in this "test run" that the new rules and regulations will be tested and applied and it is a must for the participants to bring their respective support vehicle and for them to run on the left side of the road, facing the incoming traffic. There will be no pacers and runners shall run on a single file on the edge of the road. If runners would be able to bring their support crew, it would be better.
Due to the unavailability of ambulance or medical personnel to assist in this run, the runners are advised to bring appropriate FIRST AID KITS in case of any injuries or emergencies during the run.
After the start of the run, the drivers of support vehicles are advised to immediately proceed to the vicinity of Kilometer Post #7 where there is an ample space where the vehicles would park and wait for their runners. Support vehicles will be advised NOT to "leapfrog" from Kilometer Post #1 to Kilometer Post #7 because of the lack of road shoulders most especially from Km Post #3 to Km Post #7. With this situation, the runners are also advised to bring their hydration belt with them on the first 7 kilometers of the route.
The first critical intersection or Y-road is at Kilometer Post #14 that goes inside Barangay Mountain View, Balantasan, Cabcaben, Bataan. All the runners should turn right on this road and be able to reach Km Post #16 as runners would go back to the main highway.
The second intersection is at Kilometer Post #23 where the runners must turn right towards the Limay's National Power Corporation and Limay's Poblacion. Runners must be able to run again along the main highway after reaching Kilometer Post #31.
The third and last critical intersection is at Kilometer Post #32 where all the runners must turn right again towards the Municipality of Pilar. On this road, the runners would be able to reach Balanga and Abucay. The Finish Area is at the vicinity of Kilometer Post #50 near the Abucay Public Market.
All these critical instersections will be properly marked with yellow-colored ribbons.
Runners are also advised to be careful and completely stop and observe the incoming traffic on both sides of the road/highway before crossing the highway and towards these intersections along the route.
After running through this part of the route (Km #0 to Km #50), the runners would be able to memorize and be confident to run through these intersections even during darkness which will be the actual situation during the race.
The local runners who will join their first BDM 102 race are highly encouraged to join this "test run".
See you at Km Post #0 on the early morning of January 23. Good luck to everybody.
In order to be fair to everybody and accurately run through the exact route of the BDM, the "test run" will be conducted from Km #0 in Mariveles, Bataan up to Km #50 in Abucay, Bataan on January 23, 2010. The assembly time will be at 6:00 AM at the Bataan Death March Shrine in Mariveles, Bataan. The test run will immediately start at 6:30 AM.
It is in this "test run" that the new rules and regulations will be tested and applied and it is a must for the participants to bring their respective support vehicle and for them to run on the left side of the road, facing the incoming traffic. There will be no pacers and runners shall run on a single file on the edge of the road. If runners would be able to bring their support crew, it would be better.
Due to the unavailability of ambulance or medical personnel to assist in this run, the runners are advised to bring appropriate FIRST AID KITS in case of any injuries or emergencies during the run.
After the start of the run, the drivers of support vehicles are advised to immediately proceed to the vicinity of Kilometer Post #7 where there is an ample space where the vehicles would park and wait for their runners. Support vehicles will be advised NOT to "leapfrog" from Kilometer Post #1 to Kilometer Post #7 because of the lack of road shoulders most especially from Km Post #3 to Km Post #7. With this situation, the runners are also advised to bring their hydration belt with them on the first 7 kilometers of the route.
The first critical intersection or Y-road is at Kilometer Post #14 that goes inside Barangay Mountain View, Balantasan, Cabcaben, Bataan. All the runners should turn right on this road and be able to reach Km Post #16 as runners would go back to the main highway.
The second intersection is at Kilometer Post #23 where the runners must turn right towards the Limay's National Power Corporation and Limay's Poblacion. Runners must be able to run again along the main highway after reaching Kilometer Post #31.
The third and last critical intersection is at Kilometer Post #32 where all the runners must turn right again towards the Municipality of Pilar. On this road, the runners would be able to reach Balanga and Abucay. The Finish Area is at the vicinity of Kilometer Post #50 near the Abucay Public Market.
All these critical instersections will be properly marked with yellow-colored ribbons.
Runners are also advised to be careful and completely stop and observe the incoming traffic on both sides of the road/highway before crossing the highway and towards these intersections along the route.
After running through this part of the route (Km #0 to Km #50), the runners would be able to memorize and be confident to run through these intersections even during darkness which will be the actual situation during the race.
The local runners who will join their first BDM 102 race are highly encouraged to join this "test run".
See you at Km Post #0 on the early morning of January 23. Good luck to everybody.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Application For 2010 BDM 102 Is Closed
Effective January 6, 2010, the application for the 2010 Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race is closed.
There are 186 runner-applicants for the said race and another 40 slots are reserved for the runners from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.
For the past days, I sent letters of invitation/acceptance to most of the applicants. For those who received such letters through their e-mail addresses, they can send us back their accomplished and signed application form and deposit their registration fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P 2,000.00)in the name of BALD RUNNER's EVENTS with ALLIED BANK Account Number 0251-07156-8. A copy of the deposit slip shall be scanned and transmitted to our e-mail address as a proof of such payment.
For the foreign runners, they can send their registration fee of Seventy Dollars ($ 70.00) through Western Union in the name of Bald Runner's Events c/o Jovenal D Narcise.
Deadline of sending the accomplished application form and payment of the registration fee is January 22, 2010.
All runners are highly encouraged to read the rules and regulations as posted in this blog.
Runners are also encouraged to join the "test run" which will be conducted on January 23, 2010. The details of this "test run" will be posted in a separate article in this blog and at www.baldrunner.com.
Finally, runners are also advised to submit a copy of their medical certificate or a doctor's certificate/written approval that the runner can endure such long distance race. This certificate should be submitted on or before March 1, 2010. An e-copy of the certificate will be enough.
There are 186 runner-applicants for the said race and another 40 slots are reserved for the runners from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police.
For the past days, I sent letters of invitation/acceptance to most of the applicants. For those who received such letters through their e-mail addresses, they can send us back their accomplished and signed application form and deposit their registration fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P 2,000.00)in the name of BALD RUNNER's EVENTS with ALLIED BANK Account Number 0251-07156-8. A copy of the deposit slip shall be scanned and transmitted to our e-mail address as a proof of such payment.
For the foreign runners, they can send their registration fee of Seventy Dollars ($ 70.00) through Western Union in the name of Bald Runner's Events c/o Jovenal D Narcise.
Deadline of sending the accomplished application form and payment of the registration fee is January 22, 2010.
All runners are highly encouraged to read the rules and regulations as posted in this blog.
Runners are also encouraged to join the "test run" which will be conducted on January 23, 2010. The details of this "test run" will be posted in a separate article in this blog and at www.baldrunner.com.
Finally, runners are also advised to submit a copy of their medical certificate or a doctor's certificate/written approval that the runner can endure such long distance race. This certificate should be submitted on or before March 1, 2010. An e-copy of the certificate will be enough.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Latest 1st BDM 102 Video
The following is the latest BDM 102 Video posted by Jerry Karundeng of Indonesia who finished the 1st BDM 102. He placed #29 out of the 63 finishers. The video could be seen on the following link:
http://highaltitude.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/65-days-to-bdm102/
http://highaltitude.wordpress.com/2009/12/30/65-days-to-bdm102/
Monday, December 28, 2009
1st BDM 102 Videos
You can click the following links to watch the videos posted about the conduct of the 1st Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race (1st BDM 102):
http://inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=2481
http://ronaldrei.multiply.com/video/item/13/BDM102
http://inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=2481
http://ronaldrei.multiply.com/video/item/13/BDM102
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