Tuesday, June 5, 2012

2013 BDM 102/160 Updates

Interested runners who would like to participate in next year's edition of BDM 102 & 160 have up to the middle of next month, June 15, 2012, to file their application through the Facebook's BDM 102/160 PAGE; or posting a comment in my blog's BDM 102 and/or BDM 160 PAGES; or by sending an e-mail at jovie75@hotmail.com. Application should include the following data: Name; Age; Gender; Latest Marathon Race Finish & Time; and e-mail address. Approval of Application through a Letter of Invitation to each runner-applicant will be sent to the applicant's e-mail address starting on June 20, 2012. Details and important instructions will be stated on the letter of invitation to include the Payment Period for the Registration Fees. The following are the scheduled dates for the 2013 BDM Races: 2013 BDM 160 Ultra------January 26-27, 2013 2013 BDM 102 Ultra------March 2-3, 2013 The following are the scheduled "Test Runs" for the 2013 BDM Races: BDM 160 Test Run (Km 102-160)-----December 22, 2012 BDM 102 Test Run (Km 00-50)-------January 5, 2013 BDM 102 Test Run (Km 50-102)------February 2, 2013 Registration Fees: BDM 102-----P 3,000 (within the Registration Period)/P 3,500 for Late Registration BDM 160-----P 5,500 (within the Registration Period)/P 6,000 for Late Registration BDM 102 & 160 Test Runs-----P 500 Thanks and Good luck!

Official Result: 2012 BDM 102 Ultra Marathon Race

Official Result: 2012 BDM 102 Ultra Marathon Race March 3-4, 2012 RANK N A M E TIME 1 Jonnifer Lacanlale (Champion, CR) 10:00:54 2 Peter Kennedy (1st Runner-Up) 10:44:56 3 Eugene Yasay (2nd Runner-Up) 10:50:09 4 Alfred DeLos Reyes 11:54:47 5 Graciano Santos 12:29:27 6 Rain Ordonez 12:33:29 7 Laurencio Ogerio 12:37:59 8 Junn Besana 12:38:38 9 Junrox Roque 12:43:05 10 Jerome Lagumbay 12:53:34 11 John Paul Baldomar 12:56:25 12 Elmar Tolete 13:06:01 13 Mario Alberto Danguilan 13:09:01 14 Henry Laron 13:11:31 15 Wilfredo Estepa 13:22:52 16 Simon Pavel Miranda 13:23:42 17 Rick Adrian Salay 13:37:08 18 Jerome Bautista 13:51:31 19 Nolan Llanora 13:54:54 20 Roberto Abad 13:56:38 21 Rafael Gabotero 13:59:12 22 Gregorio Maranon 14:01:35 23 Ronie Morimoto 14:01:46 24 Lieza Valerio (Female, Champion) 14:02:12 25 Fernando Dellomos, Jr 14:03:25 26 Alvin Adriano 14:05:35 27 Rolando Nerona 14:06:44 28 Darryl Panado 14:10:00 29 Ma. Aleth Reblora (Female, 2nd) 14:15:40 30 Francisco Delmo 14:19:44 31 Bob Castilla 14:20:51 32 Jose Cando 14:21:06 33 Jonathan Colao 14:35:01 34 Mark Repala 14:35:49 35 Erwin Tolentino 14:38:17 36 Nino Andrelix Navarro 14:39:07 37 Jeffrey Jay Amurao 14:53:39 38 Meljohn Tezon 14:55:02 39 Fernando Sy 14:55:38 40 Camilo Paran 15:05:39 41 Carlos Macasarte 15:06:09 42 Joseph Pineda 15:07:26 43 Jon Las Bruce 15:08:13 44 Catalino Lee Escasinas 15:09:39 45 Randy Rubio 15:09:47 46 Ace York Guerrero 15:13:23 47 Doel Torres 15:13:50 48 Candy Balaba (Female, 3rd Runner) 15:14:02 49 Carlos Delos Santos 15:15:35 50 Max Espinosa 15:19:44 51 Reno Enopia 15:20:56 52 Din Cordero 15:21:20 53 Peter Roy Salingay 15:24:44 54 Jesus Llarena 15:26:57 55 Dennis Chavez 15:34:54 56 Dindo Diaz 15:36:08 57 Emerson Sto Domingo 15:37:55 58 Alberto Castro 15:42:59 59 Marlo Guloy 15:45:31 60 Joey Baladad 15:48:07 61 Ricardo Cabusao 15:48:45 62 Carlito Buenaventura 15:48:59 63 Tomas Miguel Miranda 15:50:37 64 Alain Cuchas Ilagano 15:52:39 65 Ronnel Go 15:54:55 66 Dino Dolina 15:57:03 67 Asher Dolina 15:57:04 68 Angelo Lagumbay 15:59:23 69 Trojan Lorenzo 16:02:32 70 Allan Roy Martos 16:04:30 71 Michael Kent Reaport 16:04:37 72 Miguel Angel De Alba 16:12:00 73 Frederick Quitiquit 16:12:05 74 Jude Palispis 16:14:24 75 Vic Topacio 16:14:39 76 Ruben Silva, Jr 16:17:03 77 John Lao 16:22:28 78 Teodolo Alferez 16:22:32 79 Reylynne Dela Paz (F) 16:23:08 80 Lawrence Arvin Tomas 16:33:54 81 Alvin Rivera 16:34:12 82 Cesar Abarientos 16:37:07 83 Alan Paul Vargas 16:37:12 84 Torii Akimitsu 16:37:17 85 Irene Ong (F) 16:37:38 86 Randy Racho 16:39:12 87 Benedict Muriel 16:44:19 88 Jonathan Manas 16:44:31 89 Brian Tan Seng 16:44:35 90 Jayson Tan 16:47:39 91 Ron Illana 16:50:13 92 Jonel Mendoza 16:53:30 93 Samuel Narcise 16:53:34 94 Lemuel Narcise 16:53:34 95 Marlon Saracho 16:53:36 96 Luedemer Samar 16:53:37 97 Ofelia Lorete (F) 16:53:39 98 Mark Anthony Delumen 16:54:19 99 Jesse Chan 16:56:09 100 Angelo Anillo 16:58:37 101 Emil Hulipas 17:02:33 102 Gerzon Patriana 17:03:04 103 Mary Jane Villamor (F) 17:04:14 104 Raffy Barolo 17:06:05 105 Merwin Torres 17:06:34 106 Calvin John Escandor 17:08:54 107 Jon Michael Tan Flores 17:09:30 108 Erell Villalba 17:10:54 109 Blas Ople Tiangco 17:12:34 110 Ruben Fajardo 17:14:17 111 Ernesto Badong 17:14:23 112 Gabriel Tuazon 17:15:10 113 Ronnel Castro 17:15:58 114 Ian Francisco 17:16:19 115 Katrina Perez (F) 17:16:44 116 Carl Balagot 17:17:41 117 Steve Paul Dumlao 17:20:01 118 John Andrew Alcedo 17:20:36 119 Paolo Tambo 17:21:57 120 Jojo Paguia 17:23:06 121 Alexander Jones 17:23:31 122 Bee Yen Soberano 17:23:48 123 Ryan Albert Moral 17:28:58 124 Wesley Orana 17:29:41 125 Caloy Nobleza 17:30:34 126 Marvin Pangan 17:30:40 127 Michael Dauz 17:30:44 128 Japhet Grande 17:30:54 129 Chaps Grande 17:31:02 130 Franklin Ace Panuncio 17:31:27 131 Cris Dela Cruz 17:31:41 132 Julius Cervantes 17:31:48 133 Jason Sison 17:32:29 134 Joseph Ligot 17:33:09 135 Vicky Ras (F) 17:34:05 136 Larry Daliwag 17:34:12 137 Victor Viola 17:35:17 138 Anthony Mark Alindada 17:35:59 139 Florimon Bernardo 17:38:22 140 Jose Arthuro Virata 17:39:01 141 Jorge Richard Guerrero 17:39:06 142 Raymond Canta 17:39:11 143 Leo Tugade 17:39:15 144 Edgar De Jesus 17:41:28 145 Jorell Anthony Paringit 17:43:03 146 Roger Villareal 17:43:42 147 Aldouse Zaguirre 17:43:57 148 Vincent De Lima 17:44:30 149 Theodore Zamora 17:46:17 150 Don Armand Gutierrez 17:48:35 151 Jinky Yray (F) 17:46:39 152 Harold Lorete 17:48:42 153 Robert Jonah Rivera 17:49:26 154 Michael Rheneson Galas 17:49:52 155 Jeje Ajusto 17:52:03 156 Benjo Termulo 17:53:18 157 Marie Ann Ortega (F) 17:54:34 158 Carmeli Anne Ortega (F) 17:56:21 159 Nelson Val Caro 17:57:58 160 Erwin Ordonez 18:00:00

Monday, January 30, 2012

RESULT: 2012 Bataan Death March 160K Ultra Marathon Race

2012 Bataan Death March (BDM) 160K Ultra Marathon Race; January 28-29, 2012; Mariveles, Bataan To Capas National Shrine

Rank NAME TIME
1 Juny Rex Carreon (Champion Overall) 21:07:56
2 Benedick Balaba (1st Runner-Up) 21:50:22
3 Jose Randy Duenas (2nd Runner-Up) 22:39:14
4 Noel Hernandez 23:20:58
5 Alfred Delos Reyes 23:46:47
6 Robert Patrimonio 23:55:45
7 Keshia Fule (Champion, Women) 23:56:31
8 Benjamin Gaetos 23:57:24
9 Ed Yonson 24:35:03
10 Roberto Delos Santos 24:44:15
11 Randy Rubio 25:33:55
12 Reginald Santos 25:38:27
13 Bert Camangonan 25:40:36
14 Bob Castilla 25:40:37
15 Graciano Santos 25:54:31
16 Frederick Gabriel 26:42:12
17 Wilfredo Parcon, Jr 26:43:52
18 Jose Lorenzo Mina 26:51:01
19 Meljohn Tezon 26:53:02
20 Terence Chen 26:54:53
21 Rain Ordonez 27:00:47
22 Albert Salazar 27:10:12
23 Chito Vegim 27:14:27
24 Paolo Osmena 27:28:15
25 Dindo Diaz 28:03:04
26 Gilbert Gray 28:03:53
27 Sandy Alentajan 28:07:13
28 Samuel Narcise 28:12:46
29 Marcos Lontoc 28:33:51
30 Heide Acuna (1st Runner, Women) 28:42:58
31 Allan Bandiola 28:43:35
32 Ferdie Cabiling 28:44:46
33 Bong Bernadez 28:48:58
34 Lemuel Narcise 28:50:20
35 Michael Fabian 28:52:25
36 Victor Ting 29:02:54
37 Jimmy Ong 29:03:58
38 Vans Camannong 29:08:39
39 Francis Andrew Santiago 29:13:55
40 Mark Hernandez 29:22:35
41 Jag Irasga 29:27:04
42 Sherwin Tommy Botabara 29:28:31
43 Mark Anthony Alindada 29:29:49
44 Emma Alvarez (2nd Runner-Up, Women) 29:30:42
45 Jonel Mendoza 29:32:20
46 Mar Marilag 29:34:22
47 Barry Red 29:35:16
48 Junar Layug 29:36:14
49 Mark Anthony Rodica 29:36:23
50 Blas Ople Tiangco 29:41:37
51 Carlos Kharl Ocampo 29:46:22
52 Carlito Buenaventura 29:47:39
53 Benedict Meneses 29:48:51

Monday, October 17, 2011

2012 BDM 102 List Of Applicants

This is an UPDATED list of applicants for the 2012 BDM 102K Ultra Marathon Race. The additional runners were the applicants who posted at my "hacked" e-mail address at bald.runner@yahoo.com prior to the deadline last October1, 2011. I apologize for missing their names and not being able to act on their applications as I could no longer access such e-mail address.

The following is the list of invited runners with the attached Letter of Invitation:

No. Name
1 Alindada, Bong
2 Ajusto, Jeje
3 Aquino, Mark David
4 Alcedo, John Andrew
5 Aragones, Jerome
6 Arenillo, Philippe
7 Ang, Kirk Patrick
8 Anillo, Angelo
9 Abarientos, Cesar
10 Aquino, Adrian Padilla
11 Alinea, Tonyvox
12 Asencio, Dave Anthony
13 Agbanlog, Michelle (F)
14 Avellanosa, John Jeffrey
15 Asuncion, Chito
16 Acop, Francis Joseph
17 Amurao, Jeffrey Jay
18 Balagot, Carlyle Noel
19 Buban, David
20 Besana, Junn
21 Baesa, Nephtali James
22 Balaba, Benedict
23 Bautista, Jerome
24 Buenaventura, jerome
25 Barolo, Raffy
26 Bernardo, Florimon
27 Bayrante, Jesus Jr
28 Barona, John
29 Badong, Ernesto Venancio
30 Blumberg, Andre (Hongkong)
31 Belmonte, Vincent
32 Brooks, Camilla (F/USA)
33 Bautista, John Paul
34 Cervantes, Julius
35 Consolacion, Noy
36 Castillo, Ellen Abigail (F)
37 Canta, Raymund
38 Chavez, Dennis
39 Cordero, Aladdin
40 Camangonan, Saturnino
41 Constatntino, Mia (F)
42 Cuaresma, Erich
43 Casino, Winifred
44 Castillo Mark Fer
45 Calulut, Joseph Frederick
46 Carino, Arrishtottle
47 Castro, Alberto
48 Colao, Jonathan
49 Chavez, Emmanuel
50 Choi, Russel
51 Camannong, Vans
52 Castilla, Bob
53 Cochanco, Louie
54 Cabiling, Ferdie
55 Chan, Jesse
56 Chua, Charlie
57 Cruz, Dennis
58 Delmo, Kokoy
59 Diaz, Dindo
60 Doctolero, Romulo
61 De Alba, Miguel Angel
62 Domingo, Nathaniel
63 Dizon, Yan (F)
64 Dacanay, Carlo
65 Del Prado, Joseph
66 Dolor, Alexis Huebert
67 Dauz, Michael
68 Dumlao, Steve Paul
69 Divino, Joey
70 Danas, Julius
71 De Los Reyes, Alfred
72 Danguilan, Almar
73 De Los Santos, Carlos
74 De Lima II, Vicente
75 De Jesus, Edgar
76 Delumen, Mark Anthony
77 De La Cruz, Cris
78 De La Paz, Reylynne (F)
79 De Guzman, Jose Pedrito
80 Escueta, Ed
81 Estepa, Wilfredo
82 Etable, Ramon Christopher
83 Espinoza, Romel
84 Enopia, Reno
85 Espinoza, Max
86 Flores, Jan Michael
87 Forbes, Wap
88 Fajardo, Ruben Jr
89 Giron, Julius Oliver
90 Garcia, Garry
91 Go, Ronnel
92 Gelvero, Jaymar
93 Galapin, Alex
94 Garcia, Arman
95 Gaspar, Allen
96 Galas, Michael
97 Guerrero, Jinkee
98 Gabotero, Raffy
99 Guerrero, Jorge Richard
100 Guloy, Mario
101 Gutierrez, Don Armand
102 Grande, Japhet
103 Grande, Chaps
104 Galauran, Jose Ma.
105 Hernandez, Mark
106 Hervias, Roy Wyndell
107 Hefti, Maria Angela Stephanie (F)
108 Hulipas, Emilio
109 Imperial, Alexander
110 Illana, Ronald
111 Jones, Alexander
112 Jimenez, Antonio
113 Ko, Michael Joseph
114 Kennedy, Peter William
115 Lorete, Harold
116 Lopez, Lito
117 Lagumbay, Jerome
118 Lao, John Tianchon
119 Llanora, Nolan
120 Lorenzo, Trojan
121 Llaneta, Jose
122 Laron, Henry
123 Llanes, Andrew
124 Lorete, Ofelia (F)
125 Ligot, Joseph
126 Legazpi, Merlin
127 Llarena, Jesus
128 Lagumbay, Angelo
129 Leono, Tess (F)
130 Lacanlale, Jonnifer
131 Martos, Allan Roy
132 Masayon, Jason Van
133 Maningat, Edison
134 Marcelo, Jesus
135 Meneses, Alden
136 Miranda, Simon
137 Macasarte, Carlos
138 Martin, Alexander
139 Monte, John Nino
140 Marquez, Johann
141 Merin, Allan Llandro
142 Muriel, Benedict
143 Magallanes, Dindo
144 Macrohon, Daniel Manuel
145 Munoz, Dennis
146 Moral, Ryan Albert
147 Marilag, Mar
148 Mortel, Norberto
149 Miranda, Tomas Miguel
150 Manat, Aileen (F)
151 Manas, Jonathan
152 Milan, Cenen Jr
153 Mendoza, Jonel
154 Nobleza, Caloy
155 Nicart, Charisse Aimmie (F)
156 Nerona, Rolando
157 Orana, Wesley Noel
158 Ong, Irene (F)
159 Ocampo, Carlos Napoleon
160 Ortega, Carmeli Anne (F)
161 Odonez, Erwin
162 Ortega, Marie Ann (F)
163 Obligado, Mark Chester
164 Ocampo, Napoleon
165 Ogerio, Laurenciano
166 Ordonez, Rain
167 Pajo, Paul Amerigo II
168 Paiso, Jet
169 Primero, Andreco
170 Penalosa, Franklin
171 Penaranda, Joselito
172 Panado, Darryl
173 Paran, Camilo Reyes Jr
174 Puno, Chester Rosario Jr
175 Perez, Kathrina (F)
176 Paguia, Jojo
177 Panuncio, Franklin Ace
178 Paringit, Jazz
179 Paringit, Jorell Anthony
180 Pangan, Marvin
181 Patriana, Gerzon
182 Pascua, Remuel Paul
183 Quitiquit, Frederick
184 Red, Barry
185 Reblora, Ma. Aleth (F)
186 Ramirez, Harold
187 Ramirez, Ramir
188 Ramon, John Pierpont
189 Rivera, Alvin
190 Roque, Junrox
191 Rara, Edwin
192 Ras, Vicky (F)
193 Rivera, Robert
194 Reaport, Michael Kent
195 Sto. Domingo, Emerson
196 Santillan, Zaldy
197 Simbe, Brandy
198 Severino, Mel
199 Sayoc, Addison
200 Serrano, Immanuel Carlo
201 Sy, Fernando Jr
202 Sietereales, Antonio III
203 Saracho, Marlon
204 Samar, Audi
205 Sison, Jason
206 Salugue, Jessie Lou
207 Soberano, Bee Yen
208 Swee Hsien Ming, Ben (Singapore)
209 Santos, Michael
210 Selerio, Jacinto Jr
211 Salay, Rick Adrian
212 Sabado, Miko
213 Sanchez, Russell
214 Salingay, Roy
215 San Miguel, Randy
216 Sevilla, Cindy (F)
217 Sulaiman, Rahmat (Singapore)
218 Tezon, Meljohn
219 Tugade, Leo
220 Tiangco, Blas Ople
221 Torion, Alvin
222 Tuiza, Reinell
223 Tan Seng, Brian Roy
224 Tuason, Gabriel
225 Tolentino, Erwin
226 Tariaga, Eugene
227 Torii, Akimitsu
228 Tan, Jayson King
229 Tolete, Elmar
230 Tenebro, Ken (USA)
231 Ticzon, Edison
232 Tambo, Paolo
233 Tomas, Lawrence Arvin
234 Toledo, Richard
235 Tocol, Enrico
236 Tobe, Wilber
237 Virata, Jose Arturo
238 Villamor, Jolly
239 Vegim, Chito
240 Villalba, Erell
241 Velasco, Remireagan
242 Villamor, Mary June (F)
243 Villareal, Roger
244 Vildosola, Tito Minoza
245 Varga, Milan (USA)
246 Wenceslao, Jael
247 Yasay, Eugene
248 Yray, Jinky (F)
249 Zaguirre, Aldouse
250 Zamora, Theodore
251 Zeta, Larvin
252 Moriomoto, Ronie (AFP)
253 Dellomos, Fernando (AFP)
254 Palisipis, Jude (AFP)
255 Alferez, Teodulo (AFP)
256 Jamili, Jerome Estrada
257 De Jesus, Jericho
258 Briones, Perkins
259 Vargas, Alan Paul
260 Broncano, Neil Jhamfrens
261 Cando, Jose
262 Pamesa, Erl
263 Manlangit, Edmund
264 Viola, Vic
265 Senorin, Noel
266 Adriano, Alvin
267 Rodica, Mark Anthony
268 Escalante, Ed
269 Suarez, Raymond
270 Silva, Ruben Jr

Letter To All BDM 102 Runner-Applicants

Dear Ultrarunner,

This letter confirms your acceptance and invitation to join and compete in the 4th BDM 102 Ultramarathon Race to be held on March 3-4, 2012.
First of all, the Bald Runner Events Management would like to thank you for your interest in participating to the 2012 Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race (BDM 102). This will be the 4th edition of an ultra marathon event to commemorate a significant part in the history of mankind and warfare which is the Bataan Death March in April 1942.

Each runner-participant will trace the actual route of the “Death March” from Km Post #00 in Mariveles, Bataan up to the old San Fernando Railway Station in San Fernando, Pampanga covering a distance of 102 kilometers. It is an individual responsibility for each runner to be acquainted with the race route as we lack the necessary volunteers/marshals to be deployed in every sensitive crossroad along the route.

The registration fee is Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos ( P 2,500.00) each for the Local Runners and One Hundred US Dollars ($ 100.00) each for the Overseas/International runners. Each runner must be able to have his support vehicle and support crew. The concept of the race is based from the rules and regulations of the Badwater Ultramarathon where there will be no Aid Stations along the route. Your support vehicle will serve as your “mobile” Aid Station. It will be a personal responsibility of each runner to provide himself/herself with the necessary logistics for the race. Pacer is not allowed during the race.

The race will start on or about 9:00 PM on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Bataan Death March Park’s Km Post #00 in Mariveles, Bataan and the race will have a cut-off time of 18 hours. Remember that this is a Road Race and each runner must be extra careful with the prevailing traffic condition along the national highway or roads.

Local runners must be able to pay their Registration Fee through any LANDBANK branch in behalf of Jovenal D Narcise @ Savings Acct # 1686-0795-85. Foreign runners may remit their Payment through the Western Union by sending to this address:

Bald Runner’s Events Management
c/o Maj Gen Jovenal D Narcise AFP (Ret)
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Phone # 0632-918-910-0825

Last Day & Deadline for the payment of registration fee is November 15, 2011. There will be NO extension of this deadline. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Receipt of Payment must be scanned and sent immediately to this e-mail address: jovie75@hotmail.com. It is advisable also that a copy of the runner’s Medical Certificate or Doctor’s Certificate will be sent also on or before this deadline. A runner-participant will not be allowed to be included in the final list of runners if these two (2) requirements will not be submitted/received.

Please review the published Rules and Regulations of this race at www.bataan102.blogspot.com. If you have any concerns and need for more clarifications, please feel free to send me an e-mail at jovie75@hotmail.com.

Further announcements and updates will be posted in my blog @ www.baldrunner.com and/or www.bataan102.blogspot.com and at Facebook’s BDM Page

Good luck and train well.

Cheers!

Major General Jovenal D Narcise AFP (Ret)
Founder & Race Director, BDM 102 & 160
www.baldrunner.com
www.bataan102.blogspot.com

Sunday, May 22, 2011

3rd BDM 102 Podium Finishers (Men's Overall)

Champion: Juny Rex Carreon---11:05:58 Hours


1st Runner-Up: Jun Adel---11:10:08 Hours


2nd Runner-Up: Alfredo Ocampo---11:17:48 Hours

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

1st BDM 160 Podium Finishers

The Overall & Men's Category Podium Finishers


From Left is Wilnar Iglesia, Champion; Center is Jonnifer Lacanlale, 1st Runner-Up; and Right is Hermogines Olvis, 2nd Runner-Up.

The Ladies' Category Podium Finishers


On Left is Kelly Lim, 1st Runner-Up and on Right is Paulina (Tanoto) Nadia as the Lady Champion. Both runners are from Singapore.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Ultrarunning Magazine Online Race Schedule

The following is the website copy of the Ultrarunning Magazine's Race Schedule for the BDM 160 and 102 Ultra Marathon Races for the year 2012:


For the details and clearer copy of the schedule, please visit http://ultrarunning.com/calendar.html

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Race Director's Report: 1st BDM 160K Ultra Marathon Race

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!

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

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