I finished the MILO Marathon! Admittedly, I did not make it to the goal that I set out for myself. But all I can say is that even if this is my seventh marathon, it still felt like it was my first one again. There’s something about the MILO Marathon that makes it indeed a memorable marathon. I can’t put my finger on what it is. Is it because it is the longest running event the has made it to its 34th year? Or is it because of the level of difficulty and prestige of the marathon itself? Could be both because I felt like a high schooler getting ready for a field trip. Two days before the marathon, I already had my stuff ready and even the night before the race, I just couldn’t sleep at all. I think that’s one major contribution why I did not run well in this event — the lack of sleep. And yet I already experienced lack of sleep with other marathons.
My MILO Marathon gear and giveaways
Overall, I am deeply satisfied with how the event was organized. Indeed, the MILO Marathon in my book deserves its credit to be called THE Marathon in the Philippines. I hope that someday one of our marathons could reach the level of interest and challenge that the Boston Marathon gives [in terms of qualifying]. Perhaps it will take a few more years since marathons and ultramarathon events have just begun in the Philippines. But until then, I will look forward to challenging myself to reach the cutoff time in order to join the MILO NATIONALS event.
My first MILO Marathon medal
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Ronnie says:
July 4, 2010 at 12:31 pm (UTC 8 )
hindi ako nasiyahan.
contrary to what some thinks that 5k runners aren’t that serious in running, im simply a newbie that takes race seriously but can only run 5k for now. that is why i am disappointed by how some events take that category lightly. come on! we also deserve an organized race!
i dont know why they decided to have a common gun start for the 3k, 5k, and 10k but imagine sending off such LARGE number of participants all at the same time? the road was heavily congested all through out! nag decide na lang ako to walk upon reaching the turn-around point. nakakadismaya din kasi yung cord ay isa lang ata nagbibigay so nagkakagulo mga tao. they then decided na ihagis na lang ito sa crowd. wow!
im ranting too much. hahaha. baka tamarin na akong gumawa ng review sa blog ko nito. i could pardon all of those things pero hindi ko talaga mapapatawad how unorganized the baggage deposit booth is. it was hellish, promise! siguro inabot ako ng isang oras bago ko na claim ang bag ko! mas challenging pa nga mag claim ng bag kesa sa 5k race.
Wayne says:
July 4, 2010 at 12:40 pm (UTC 8 )
Congratulations my friend on finishing Milo and your seventh marathon. Yes, MILO is the marathon of the Philippines from what a lot of runners have told me. What I like are the beautiful singlets and the nice medals.
Continued success and I know that soon, you qualify for the finals. Looking forward to meeting you and seeing everyone in November. Please take care,
titaniumrunner says:
July 4, 2010 at 3:11 pm (UTC 8 )
I feel for you bro. But actually, ganun talaga ang races ni Biscocho for MILO and even for the PASIG Marathon. It’s good that you made a comment because I am sure makakarating yun sa kanya. As far as the baggage area is concerned, ganun talaga. As in. That is why I don’t leave my baggage when I know that there would be more than 10,000 people who will be joining a running event. It’s just not worth it. A lot can still be improved with the races, and your comments are important. It is important that it reaches the organizers because I am sure they didn’t know that the marshals just threw the cords in the air.
Ronnie says:
July 4, 2010 at 6:15 pm (UTC 8 )
i’m not sure if those were marshalls or participants pero what i saw was that the bag of cords were there and people were left for themselves to get one then some people are throwing them to the crowd na lang. that is why may mga participants na may more than 1 cord na suot.
minsan lang akong mag-iwan ng bag sa baggage counter at malas kong isa ito sa mga yun. hahaha.
medyo nakalma na ako. im just laughing at the experience.
Ronnie says:
July 4, 2010 at 6:17 pm (UTC 8 )
last time na siguro ito na magdadala ako ng bag. im not saying na last milo run ko na ito.. i really want that medal. ang ganda!
Roelle says:
July 5, 2010 at 3:52 pm (UTC 8 )
syete! ba’t wala akong natanggap na 42k finisher’s shirt (and tote bag)?! Hayyy…
titaniumrunner says:
July 5, 2010 at 5:05 pm (UTC 8 )
Tote bag?!??! I never got a tote bag either! Was there ever one?
kassy says:
July 6, 2010 at 10:35 am (UTC 8 )
CONGRATULATIONS!!
“TITAN THE WINNER!”
I am still jealous and envious, I was depressed running coz I wanted the bling bling but the exhausting heat and lack of preparation? i told myself, hey, there’s always next year 
sharon says:
July 22, 2010 at 3:45 pm (UTC 8 )
Have been waiting to read this blog entry! Glad you were happy with the race.
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