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Coleen and Lyra still managed to do a jump shot after running 81 kilometers around Mt. Mayon Volcano

And just consider this, they did this after running for 81 kilometers in the just recently concluded Mayon 360, Albay province’s only ultramarathon around the scenic volcano, now on its second year (gallery here).

While shooting late in the afternoon in Sto. Domingo, with the last few hours of the race’s cut off time, I chanced upon Coleen on the road and she was all smiles. In her Facebook page, she wrote:

Thanks for this, Estan! I was so glad to see a familiar face on the road to Legazpi. Dako kaayo akong smile (I really had a big smile).

Congrats ladies for making it!

After covering the Run United Cebu 2011, the final leg of the provincial running series, I had a blast shooting Beep Beep running inside the Marco Polo Hotel in Cebu. Well, this is just for fun but perhaps, can be sketches for future projects. Would’ve been much better if we were able to shoot inside Cafe Marco with diners.

Running at the lounge

Running at the grand staircase

Anthony Mariano will run his first marathon to help Filipino schoolchildren read

Anthony Mariano of Sambat Trust will run his first 42K at the Honolulu Marathon this 11 December 2011, this Sunday. He will be running for Sambat Trust and with your donation, you can help him raise funds to help schoolchildren read books. Below is about the runner and his reason for this charity run.

Please help him raise ￡1250.00 and more. Your help will go a long way in his advocacy. I have worked for Sambat Trust as a photographer and have been witness to what the organization has been been doing to poor Filipino students especially in Batangas. Read on.

I have been running for about two years, but only short distances, usually about 5km, twice/three times a week. I got started because I wanted to get fit and support Sambat Trust at the same time. Yes, my first marathon.

I Entered the O2 half marthon in London in September to prepare for the full marathon in Honolulu this month and been cramming last minute trainings as I only have time on Sundays to do long distances: Sunday, November 6th did 16km, 13th did 20km, 20th did 24km and 27th, 30km. I stuck to short distances for the last two weeks before the big day.

I know this is not ideal training but I have to schedule it around my work. Sambat Trust is supporting the development of children’s literacy and education in the Philippines by establishing school libraries, granting scholarships and training teachers.

Read through Anthony’s post on why he’s running and get inspired.

I have done my share by donating ￡10. Let’s not just go for the target but exceed it more. Every ￡ counts. Do your share by clicking at the JustGiving donation page.

I’m glad to have covered the 2011 TNF100 in CamSur where I was invited as part of media and I have friends who I admire in finishing their respective distances. See you or, even, run with you in the next editions!

Nap, 100K

Nino, 100K

Kelly, 100K, 6th Women

Francis, 100K

Merlita, 100K, 1st Women's Category

Blas, 50K

Lana, 22K, 2nd Women's Category

Thru the invitation of Titanium Runner of Team Reebok, I covered the Fuego Sunset Run last 7 May 2011 and before the race, we had a fun shoot in the exclusive enclave grounds. Kassy and Rainier were not present at this time.

Titanium Runner, Beep Beep, Vicky and Rainer

Vicky with the guys

Titanium Runner at the Gazebo

Titanium Runner at the beach

Alex

Alex in action

Beep Beep

Beep Beep at the church

Vicky

Vicky in action