Sta. Rosa City
7K – 35K – 3.5K
Powerade tarp near the pool (free use of pool)
It was raining hard an hour before the start of the race
and I got lost in the town of Sta. Rosa. After some help from tricycle drivers
I made it to Sta. Elena City and proceeded to the clubhouse to get my race
pack. When I told the verifier my name someone said ‘sino si Neil Ong?’ and saw
a lady dressed in Team Beacon trisuit. It was Karen my teammate, glad to
actually see a teammate for the first time.
Transition Area after the Race
This is easily the biggest duathlon event I have been
part of. With more than 500 participants
the starting line was packed and I couldn’t squeeze myself into the front
unlike the previous races where I would sneak in and start near the front.
With Karen of Team Beacon
Because of the rain before the race we were gifted with a
perfect racing weather condition. The run course was slippery. The bike course
was wide, flat and fast with some big road humps. This was probably the first
time I rode in a race without feeling exhausted on the bike due mainly to the lovely
weather. It was such a joy riding with my cycling shoes for the first time.
With an average speed of 30.8 kph I was faster than my previous races but I
attribute it to the race course being flat and straight. Upon entry to the
transition area for the second run I noticed some men already taking a rest and
asked them ‘tapos na kayo?’, they all
nodded and wow they’re really fast or I was just too slow.
Aling Ineng's free meal
Celebrity sighting: my wife saw Matteo Guidicelli and
told me that he was way ahead of me. I also saw a gorgeous model wearing Gotta
Tri racing suit, I think it’s Isabelle Daza.
yurbuds Booth inside the clubhouse
After the race I got my high quality Powerade shirt made
by 8a apparel, checked out some booths, grabbed free Aling Ineng’s breakfast
and took a shower.
Zoot
The multisport scene is looking pretty good and
I’m just glad to be part of it.
In Front of the Clubhouse (14th in my AG :-)
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