"Good things come slow - especially in distance running." - Bill Dellinger, middle-distance runner
This Fun Run served as my First FULL-MARATHON 42.2KM as a Solo Joiner, started my running enthusiasm on 13-Apr-2024. Finished a complete full Marathon trained in less than 6 months (not my aim during the early phase). My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.
The MANILA MARATHON 2024 brings together athletes and enthusiasts as they traverse the streets of the Philippines’ capital. Fueled by determination and a shared passion for running, the event promotes fitness and celebrates tourism. I registered on an early bird promo for my first Full Marathon 42.2km Fun-Run for PHP 3,200 (Race Singlet, Finisher Shirt, processing fee, shipment fee).
I've been a Fun Run Solo Joiner since 2007 but not as a runner (walker actually as most of the time I was walking), just for the sake of Race Singlet and being a joiner. My longest distance was even 10km (about 2x only), and usual for 5km. I stopped joining because I was lazy and lost interest.
More than 10 years later until April 13, 2024, my first official run training for Fun-Run, I was so bored I had nothing to do and no regular hobby (so somehow it was a spontaneous decision). My main triggering factor was the FINISHER SHIRT (bragging entitlement shirt) and TikTok / FB Reels of running tips randomly (not that motivated, just for a push on my interest). One week after, I joined the 10km Fun-Run (Earth Day Run) (1:15:00) then 2 weeks after my 1st Half-Marathon 21.1km (Milo Marathon 2024 Manila Leg) (2:45:00). Then, I just bought around 4 brand-new running shoes and keep reading some tips online. After four Half-Marathons and one 32km race (4:04:00), I suddenly decided again to elevate the distance to a full marathon (42.2km) as my running interest is getting addicted out of boredom and depression.
Race Name: MANILA MARATHON 2024 Distance Joined: FULL MARATHON (42.2KM)
Registration/Inclusion: PHP 3,200 (early bird) / singlet, finisher medal/shirt, loot bag, processing/shipping fee
Location: PASAY TO MANILA ROUTE (one loop) Cut-off Time: 06-Oct-2024 Sun 1200H-0800H (8 hours)
Finished: YES Time: 05:59:48 (SUB6) Pace: 08:34
New PR: NO Elevation Gain: 104m Rank: 67.65% (297th of 439)
Route difficulty: Raining throughout the race (before the start until I went home), my entire body was soaking wet (literally Raining in Manila), felt discomfort/pains, especially in my stomach, legs and feet. Awesome scenic route, good for beginners. Mostly flat, uphill/downhill are the 4 bridges of Roxas Boulevard, Jones Bridge and Intra-Binondo Bridge.
Remarks (My rating: 4 of 5 stars): (1) Well-organized, started on time. Lots of refreshments in the water stops. (2) Finisher shirt fabric is very thin, it might not last longer. The design is not good, "FINISHER" is not readable. (3) I didn't achieve my target time due to continuous rain and body pains. (4) Free professional photos provided with a watermark.
If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? Definitely Yes (just don't rain please)
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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| My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024 |
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My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024
My 1st Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Manila Marathon 2024
Bukod sa tuloy-tuloy ang malakas na ulan na grabe ang discomfort since starting line, ang sama pa ng pakiramdam ko (inaantok, nahihilo, naiihi, nadudumi) dahil siguro sa epekto ng tuloy-tuloy na ulan. Buti umabot ng portalet. Nakaka-culture shock ang Full Marathon na ganito ang takbo.
Mang Andoy's 1st 42.2km. Managed to finish despite the continuous rain and leg pain. 1x Beginner Marathon Finisher, run training in less than 6 months, started in mid-Apr 2024. 73 hours of recovery time.
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