Searing heat beats on Bataan Death March Ultramarathoners
One of the runners trying to find comfort in the searing heat in Pampanga
It’s not only the distance that is quite trying for the Bataan Death March Ultramarathoners, but starting at around 8 AM and on until the time of this writing at 3 PM here in Guagua, Pampanga at KM 92 of the Death March, the runners have to find comfort from the searing heat. From ice cold water being splashed on their heads, countless bottles of gatorade and bottled water, to improvised sun shades, they have to bear the heat of the sun.
It doesn’t help that the highway from Dinalupihan, Bataan to Guagua, Pampanga, the road is open and cemented adding to the scorching heat. As one of the support crew of three runners, I admire their determination and headstrong commitment to finish this race.
Right now, the Singaporean lady runner we’re assisting is taking on the last 10 kilometers to the finish line head0-on while our two other runners are now into the 90s.
For updates, do stay tuned at twitter via the hashtag #bdm102.
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Estan Cabigas is a multiawarded blogger, freelance photographer and a newbie runner based in Makati City, the Philippines. A true blue Cebuano, he makes stunning images and meaningful photo stories. He has writtten for CNN Go and his photograph published in the May 2010 issue of the National Geographic Magazine. To know more about him and his photography, visit estancabigas.com.
I'm Estan Cabigas, a freelance photographer blogger and traveler. I just started to seriously run last 2 March 2010 and for the past few months, I've improved greatly in my running as well as lost pounds in the process. I'm gunning for a full marathon by 2011. I shoot races as well.
My flagellant image is Editor's Choice in the National Geographic Magazine May 2010 issue.
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