Earth Run 2012 Review: The Price i$ Right

Earth Run 2012 got a lot of runners excited at the very affordable price of Php350 for 10k (and an early bird rate was at Php250 to boot!). I believe the price was very reasonable. Upon getting the race kit, which contained the singlet, timing chip, race bib, complete details of the race route, gun start time and location of the start/finish line, I didn’t feel shortchanged at all.  I’ve joined some races charging Php500 which didn’t even offer a timing chip. For the win, there was no shortage on the fancied goodie bag given after the race, and everyone had a finishers certificate for bragging rights.

Where have all the cowboys gone?

There was shoving and bumping while racers tried to make it early to the front lines or catch up from being late due to the scarcity of marshals and event organizers during the race itself. But the saving grace for this dilemma was the host Gelli Victor.  She did a good job not just entertaining us, but also providing direction for the pre and post race activities.

All in all, I score this race 8 out of 10 because it gave me good value for my money, not to mention the cause it represents. 

I believe other race organizers should look into how Adevents Manila pulled a race like this off. Low cost does not always equate to low quality.

Waiting up front for a good headstart

Gelli doing her magic. We got a greet right before this shot. 2 seconds of fame!

Stuff of legend!

Not the usual finishers'  drink but hey...It tasted good! Oishi Fiber & Fruit

The Foam Roller Works!

After a slow 7.54 km run because of running with sore legs from previous training, I knew that I needed to give my legs a break. Thank God for my ever ready sister-in-law Noelle, aka Kikay Runner, I get to  treat my legs to a foam roller session.

The foam roller is a foam log that is used to relax contracting muscles and increase circulation. This works by using body weight on different positions to hit different areas. While flexing leg muscles, just roll to target the pain, then stay on that pressure point for 30-60 seconds and enjoy the salay (odd combination of sarap and aray) brought about by muscle relief.

Runners World magazine says that the foam roller provides similar benefits to a deep-tissue massage. What's awesome is that it can prevent injury, cure pain and restriction of motion, and improve performance. For a complete guide on how to roll, click right here .

After getting on the floor, I was amazed by its instant effect, so instant that it got me typing on this blog right away. My stiff legs usually heal in a matter of days, but now I feel recovered and ready to hit the road anytime soon.

If you had any serious injuries in the past, you should consult a health professional first to make sure that the foam roller is safe for you.

Rock n Roll runners!

You can purchase a foam roller at any Runnr branch.