TAKBO.PH March 8, 2009 LSD Run

It was a simple idea from the Hari Manok to invite readers of Takbo.Ph who are training for the Condura Run to have a group Long Slow Distance (LSD) run around the Fort Bonifacio area to mimic the conditions of the Condura race.  First was the post at the Takbo.Ph Forum asking if members are interested.  Then a handful of respondents and 2 days from the event we reached 70! And this was totally unexpected.

The run started with the usual briefing at 5:20 am.  Then the usual class picture prior to the start and at 5:30 am we were off.  The start off point was at R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street (BHS).  We divided ourselves into the fast runners (7 min/km pace) and the slower group (7:30-8:00/km pace).  We proceeded to  turn right at 26th Avenue before turning left to Lawton.  We made a U-Turn after the Bayani Road and then turned right to Bayani Road and made another U-Turn at the C5 junction and back to Lawton.  We then made a right turn to McKinley Hill and made a U-turn back to Lawton at the British Embassy area.  Thereafter we were on our way back to BHS.  A good 15 k.  We wanted to complete the 21k so we went for another round to the McKinley Hill area.

We had a great time meeting new friends and renewing old friendships.  I finally met my schoolmate way back in the mid-70s, Rene Villarta (aka Jazzrunner) who is on the comeback trail in long distance running after a long absence.

Obviously, the participants enjoyed the practice run as shown by the pictures below, which were courtesy of  either Sheer Will, Manokan Expres, Seabiskwit and Marvin.  Some were even clamoring for more.    Thank you fellas for a great LSD practice run.

Reflectorized Class Picture

Pre-run preparations

Pre-run instructions

Group 1 @ Bayani Road

Bayani Road

Group 2 @ Lawton

Group 2 pitstop after McKinley Hill

First group picture