Negros Oriental Ultramarathon 103K
December 13-14, 2014 | Dumaguete City to Bayawan City
Our 103Km Ultra Marathon Story by Dustin
We could say that this is our one of the best runs as a couple for 2014. Not because of the distance but the story behind every kilometer. We're "mentally" prepared (because we only did a 5Km run training on weekdays and long runs not more than 21Km on weekends).
We had our PR at 50km (8hrs++), then Belle first PR and my new PR for 75Km (16hrs++). We also reached our goal to run 50miler/80Km.
Starting 0Km (Dumaguete City) up to 32Km (Zamboanguita) was running flat road, and at 25Km Buffet Dinner was serve (sinugba na isda). At 32Km to 38Km (Siaton) was uphill and 38Km to 45Km downhill. We walked the whole 6Km Uphill and ran 12Km until 50Km. We passed by 10++ runners during uphill. We took our 1 hour pitstop at 50Km (Siaton Plaza) for a relaxing cold bath, we changed gear (socks and shirts) and ate (tinola na manok). These all happened at night time. Then hello sunrise at 60Km. Brunch was served at 70Km (tinola na isda). Water stations were never a problem for this ultra marathon event: every 2Km - cold ice water station, every 5Km - cold Gatorade and Coke, and every 10Km - with snacks (banana, chocolate, chips, etc.)
Small rain pours at 80Km which gave me a blisters on my right forefoot sole. But I still managed to ran until 94Km using my heel, and then another blister on my heel appears.
The reason for these blisters was wrong choice of shoes for this ultrarunning. I just wanted to wear same shoes with my partner (my Belle) hehehe…
But I am thankful and so lucky to have my Belle on my side. She managed to support me the rest 9Km with my injured right sole (and painful blisters) and brought me to the finishline smiling.
And I am Proud of my Belle that she finished our 103Km Ultra Marathon injured free. Bilib! :)
We Finished 103Km at 26hr29min33sec.
Despite the cut off time of 24 hours, the organizer and staff never left us alone on the road. They have their motor marshall and rescue truck supporting us for the last 10Km. They gave us cold water, they gave us medical spray to overcome pain and discomforts and most especially encouraged us to finish our race.
All in all, this 103Km Negros Oriental Ultra Marathon was a successful event and I am proud to recommend this ultra event to those who are interested running Ultra Marathons in Negros Island.
Thank you NegOr100 for promoting a Tandem/Couple category in Ultrarunning.
Thank you Paultom Paras for organizing Ultra Marathon races like this.
Thank you so much City of Gentle people!
Our 103Km Ultra Marathon Race was dedicated to my Dad who passed away last November 10, 2014.
To God be the glory!
We had our PR at 50km (8hrs++), then Belle first PR and my new PR for 75Km (16hrs++). We also reached our goal to run 50miler/80Km.
Starting 0Km (Dumaguete City) up to 32Km (Zamboanguita) was running flat road, and at 25Km Buffet Dinner was serve (sinugba na isda). At 32Km to 38Km (Siaton) was uphill and 38Km to 45Km downhill. We walked the whole 6Km Uphill and ran 12Km until 50Km. We passed by 10++ runners during uphill. We took our 1 hour pitstop at 50Km (Siaton Plaza) for a relaxing cold bath, we changed gear (socks and shirts) and ate (tinola na manok). These all happened at night time. Then hello sunrise at 60Km. Brunch was served at 70Km (tinola na isda). Water stations were never a problem for this ultra marathon event: every 2Km - cold ice water station, every 5Km - cold Gatorade and Coke, and every 10Km - with snacks (banana, chocolate, chips, etc.)
Small rain pours at 80Km which gave me a blisters on my right forefoot sole. But I still managed to ran until 94Km using my heel, and then another blister on my heel appears.
The reason for these blisters was wrong choice of shoes for this ultrarunning. I just wanted to wear same shoes with my partner (my Belle) hehehe…
But I am thankful and so lucky to have my Belle on my side. She managed to support me the rest 9Km with my injured right sole (and painful blisters) and brought me to the finishline smiling.
And I am Proud of my Belle that she finished our 103Km Ultra Marathon injured free. Bilib! :)
We Finished 103Km at 26hr29min33sec.
Despite the cut off time of 24 hours, the organizer and staff never left us alone on the road. They have their motor marshall and rescue truck supporting us for the last 10Km. They gave us cold water, they gave us medical spray to overcome pain and discomforts and most especially encouraged us to finish our race.
All in all, this 103Km Negros Oriental Ultra Marathon was a successful event and I am proud to recommend this ultra event to those who are interested running Ultra Marathons in Negros Island.
Thank you NegOr100 for promoting a Tandem/Couple category in Ultrarunning.
Thank you Paultom Paras for organizing Ultra Marathon races like this.
Thank you so much City of Gentle people!
Our 103Km Ultra Marathon Race was dedicated to my Dad who passed away last November 10, 2014.
To God be the glory!
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| 103km Finish Line! |
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