Yep. This is really a report of my dad’s race.
Sorry if I’m kinda late, it’s our finals week anyway.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Woke up at 4 in the morning. Didn’t even
bother to shower or anything, just switched my pajamas for trousers (look! I
just used the word trousers!). Dragged myself out of bed and went to the car to
sleep again.
Senator Pia Cayetano waiting for gunstart
Woke up at 5:38 AM to find that I’m already
at Dungaree Beach (The venue for the race). Slept again.
Woke up again at 6:39 AM to find my mother
shaking me from my dream about creepy Japanese horrors. Found out that I missed
the start of swimming but that’s alright cause the fee for entering the beach
is way expensive if you’re only going to watch the race. It’s 200 pesos by the
way.
Racking up the bike at Transition Area
Waited beside the transition area so I can
get a picture of my father basking in his own awesomeness ;)
Oh I almost forgot, I saw Melai of PBB
there. Ambushing triathletes with “HEY!” just like Jennifer Lawrence in The
Silver Linings Playbook. I even passed by Erwan Heussaff. But don’t worry, I
didn’t go snapping pictures of him like a mad man. I kept my cool and
discreetly took a picture of him.
Matteo Guidicelli being interviewed after the swim
Waited some more and there he is. My father. Basking in the glory of his awesomeness.
I ran to the finish line when I saw my dad
starting to run. So you know, I’ll be able to take a picture of his finale.
The sun was shining down on us and it was
crammed over there so I can’t help but feel annoyed because I despise the hot
weather. I prefer the weather of London. Even though I haven’t experienced it
first hand, I just know okay?
After waiting for a long time --of course
it’s a long time, it’s 10 kilometers guys!-- my dad finally came and he didn’t
even show mercy on the guy in front of him.
With a time of 2:37 Paps placed twelfth in
his age group.
2:37!
Hydration Stations: Typical multi-sports race where water and
energy drink is abundant.
Route: The
venue was moved from Laiya, San Juan, Batangas to Subic Bay Freeport. The swim at Dungaree Beach was a nice
starting point, the bike route was relatively flat along a scenic seaside drive
and the run route was an easy 10k beside the airport with the bay as our view.
First few meters of run route
Cheering:
Triathlon is usually a big family event where members cheer for the
participants and teammates and this was no different but the addition of the
presence of ABS-CBN talent Melai holding the mike, it’s really crazy fun out
there.
Celebrity:
Not sure but here goes.. Isabelle Daza, Erwan Heusaf,Drew Arellano,Matteo
Guidicelli, Paolo Abrera
Traffic Management: Great.
Marshals:
There were enough at every key area.
T-shirt:
Awesome black Tee
Medal:
Excellent
The pink band was worn after claiming the race kit, medal is TRIangular :D
Injuries:
None.
The
Bad: My heartfelt sympathy and prayers
to Mr. Raymond Cruz and his family. I
was taking pictures of my dad at the transition area when the ambulance was
called and it sped in front of us.
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