CIHM 2011 – Save the Date!
Get ready for the Corregidor International Half-Marathon 2011!
More details will be announced soon.
Mark the date in your calendars: December 9-11, 2011.
Thank You Rock Stars…See you in CORREGIDOR 2011
Phenomenon Sports and Events Management would like to sincerely thank YOU for supporting and participating in the recently concluded CORREGIDOR INTERNATIONAL HALF-MARATHON.
We are overwhelmed with all your generous feedback online. Weeks after the race, pictures, video and write-ups are still being posted on various blogs, forum and social networking sites. It is reassuring to know that we – organizers and participants alike – all share in the satisfaction of successfully conquering the Rock. From being mere runners we have all become Rock Stars in our own right.
Allow us to again thank those who helped us turn our race into an unforgettable experience — Sun Cruises, Inc., The Philippine Star, The Radio Partners, Inc., particularly Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, Magic 89.9, 99.5 RT, 103.5 Wow FM, and Killer Bee Cebu and Davao.
Thank you as well to Coleman, RunnerSpeak, and R.O.X. and our event partners Print Avenue, Runners’ Runner, Runnr, Second Wind Running Store, FCM Productions, Two Seasons Resort Boracay, Holster Fashion Philippines, Paul Calvin’s Deli, University of Perpetual Help Dalta Medical Center, Runningmate, Takbo.ph and Corregidor Foundation Inc.,
Plans are already underway for the next Corregidor International Half-Marathon. Expect the unexpected once more when we see each other again in December 2011!
PHENOMENON Sports. Events. Management
EDWARD P. KHO, Race Director
ATTY. RAYMUND G. MARTELINO, Race Manager
Ten Trips in Twenty Ten
I end this year by writing my top 10 most memorable travels in and out of the country.
1) My first Ati-atihan Festival. Before attending a weekend wedding in Boracay I had the chance to shoot the street dancing in Kalibo, Aklan.
2) Celebrated E’s birthday in Ville Sommet Tagaytay.
3) Easy 10k run around Washington D.C. The route was simple. I plotted a course that started from the Washington Plaza down to the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and all the way to the other end of the Mall towards the Capitol. Of course there were frequent photo stops.
The US Supreme Court
4) Empire State of Mind in the New York. I tagged along with E and RG for the NY Festivals (Film and TV) as their documentary Planet Philippines was nominated for best environmental documentary.
I took advantage of the free time to run around runner’s heaven – Central Park.
In NY I met up with Jud Santos of the NY Adobo Running Club. To this day I will not forget the speed workout around the Great Lawn.
Ordinary Times Square photo? NOT! Look behind me. There are NYPD cars, firetrucks and the whole 911 emergency group because of a car bomb found in the central tourist area.
5) Baltimore sidetrip.
6) I had to take several trips down to Cebu, the Queen City of the South for work.
7) Travelled back in time at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan.
Goofed around to shake off the negative energies.
8 ) Another working trip took me to Coron, Palawan.
Kayangan Lake
Mt. Tapyas summit view.
9) In December, I went to Singapore with E for the Asian TV Awards. This time Planet Philippines was up against Discovery Channel and National Geographic for Best Environmental Docu. To be nominated against them was a prize in itself.
We partied like rock stars in SG and lived like royalty in Marina Bay Sands. A much deserved holiday.
10) Organized AND ran the Corregidor International Half-Marathon.
It was a pleasure to see the project come to reality since Coach Edward Kho and I conceptualized some time in June of this year.
We hope to make this event an annual race to cap every running year. As Edward says, in 2011 the race will be ” bigger, better, with more fun elements!”
The Bear on the Trails of Corregidor
Bearwin Meily a.k.a. The Bear Vlogs while running (fast!) on the trails of Corregidor during the Corregidor International Half-Marathon.
At the time the video was taken, he was around the 9KM mark. He was way ahead of the 10km curfew of 1:45.
He finished the 21km race in 1:55:44 (5:30 min/km pace), crossing as the 25th (male) and 26th (overall) runner.
CIHM Bonfire
“Tonight we come together united in our desire to overcome the bloody and bloodied terrains of this island.
We are gathered on this Rock – where many lives were lost from struggles of our distant past.
Tomorrow as we run through the historic ruins, as we hurdle the batteries, and as we emerge from the tunnel, we pay our respect to the heroism, courage and strength of spirit of those who blazed these trails before us.”
Special thanks to the following torch bearers and keepers of the flame:
Coach John Lozada
Tuesday Vargas “Pusta ko pag dating sa gitna patay na yan!”
Vanessa Extra-Ordinario a.k.a. “The Hot Chick in Red” a.k.a. “Brown Pasta Man Buster”
Jinoe Gavan of takbo.ph
Dingdong Biruar – runmd
Bards Bathan – banana running
Paula “Buwis Buhay”, Edward’s niece
The very efficient and supportive SCI boys led by Brian, Edward and Gener.
Coach Edward lights up a tradition.
So who’s hungry?
On the menu: mashed potato, rice, carbonara pasta, and the brown pasta a.k.a. pansit bihon. Special thanks to Jay Em of Paul Calvin’s Deli for the sausage pasta and roasted chicken. I did not get to try them Jay. The spirit of the pasta and chicken lingers in the minds of the team who missed them. 
Dessert was Coach Edward’s delicious Pandan Puto.
TKR – Team Kamote Runners
Green puto a.k.a. pandan puto. Coach Edward’s personal pick.
CIHM: Sweet Emotions
For those who were part of this event, whether as an organizer, volunteer, or participant, the Corregidor International Half-Marathon was a roller coaster of emotions.
These photos express some of the feelings and experiences of those who shared a bond on that historic island.
We made memories. We made history.
One for all. All for twenty one.
Happiness.
Worry.
Doubt.
Confidence.
Triumph.
Fulfillment.
Pleasure.
Poise.
Unity
Fellowship
Party!
More partying!
CIHM: Session Road with Tuesday Vargas
Tuesday: “Coach, pak yu and that last 3k!”
Tuesday Vargas
Bib No.: 325
Rank: 156
Time: 2:38:16
Coy Placido – Lead Guitar, Session Road
Bib No.: 324
Rank: 61
Time: 2:12:48
Hannah Romawac-Olives – Vocals/Guitar, Session Road
Bib No. 16
Rank: 148
Time: 2:36:59
CIHM: Session Road with Miro of Stonefree
After they raced in the Corregidor International Half-Marathon Session Road and Miro roked the Rock during the event’s Victory Party.
It was raining until 9pm so we started the party a little later than scheduled.
Tranvias parked beside the stage made the experience even more interesting.
Miro Valera
Bib No.: 228
Rank: 107
Time: 2:26:31
Race Results: Corregidor Int’l Half-Marathon
Click: CIHM RACE RESULTS.
Runners’ personal time and pace were also sent via SMS/text and by email immediately after the race.
About
Raymund G. Martelino
“Self-assured and multi-talented, it is easy to see why he is often misunderstood. He succeeds where others falter. While most of us procrastinate, he gets his tasks done. And he makes sure he does them well. While most of us panic, he stays cool. And he finds means to calm our frantic souls. When most of us shut up, he speaks up. And he almost always makes perfect sense. For this he may strike some as over rational and void of emotions. But believe it or not, he isn’t. He cares deeply for those whom he considers friends, willing to go to great lengths for them. This may not always be apparent, though. After all, he is and will continue to be a mystery even to those who are closest to him. But then again it is precisely this that makes him the disarmingly endearing person that he really is. A shot at love, a picture perfect family, a passion for football and running, a gift for music, an eye for photography, a genuine concern for others, an above average intellect, an intact set of principles, a pure understanding of who he is and who he should be — some guys just got lucky.”
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