Run, Ruff & Roll Over, Rover! @ Doggie Run 2013

{Pet Express Doggie Run 2013}

This little pet project is getting bigger and bigger year after year! Doggie Run 2011 had an impressive turn out with 500 canine runners. Last year, it got bigger and better (the finisher doggie medal was awesome!) with 800 dogs. Now on it's 3rd run, we're looking at a whopping 1000 dogs. And it even leveled up with a timing chip! O, diba? Can you say feeling pro??? :) haha. 

So, start training your four-legged running buddy and troop over to SM Mall of Asia on March 23, 2013 (Saturday). Newbie doggie runners need not fret, they can enjoy an easy 1.5K fun run. If you think your dog (and you) are fit enough, then level up and do the 3K run. And last but not the least, there's the 5K distance for elite doggie runners. 

Just a friendly reminder though, let's all remember to always keep our doggie's disposition in mind. Are they dehydrated? Tired? Don't force 'em if they refuse to run. Remember, dogs can't talk (well, unless you're a dog whisperer like Cesar Millan). So, always be vigilant and check if they can still go on. If not, just leisurely stroll along the picturesque Manila Bay and make new doggie friends along the way. ;)

Hope more people support the Doggie Run this year. Aside from the timing chip, a new event-- Flyball, which is a dog team relay game, will be introduced in an exhibition game as well. Exciting! 

More dogs/runners = More funds to raise for PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society)

P.S. Watch this video for some Doggie Run fun!

{Doggie Run 2013 Running Shirt}
{The dogs also get their own doggie bandanas!}

{The doggie race bibs can be personalized.}

{Doggie Finisher Medal}

Pet Express DOGGIE RUN 2013
 
They say that good things come in 3's, so you'd better get ready for another fun-filled day with your dogs and fellow dog lovers at the Pet Express Doggie Run Year 3! On March 23, 2013 (Saturday), expect 1000 doggie runners and their humans to hit the streets of SM Mall of Asia at the Pet Express Doggie Run 2013. Participants may register in the 1.5K, 3K, or 5K race categories.
 
Runners will get an event running shirt, race bib, and timing chip, while the doggie runners get a doggie bandana and doggie race bib they can personalize. All dog registrants who crosses the finish line will get their very own doggie finisher medal and loot bag. 
 
Also featured during the run is the exciting dog sport, Flyball, a team relay game that will surely make you get up on your feet and cheer. This exhibition game, in cooperation with PCCI (Philippine Canine Club Inc.) is a sneak peek into the next big thing in dog sports that will hit the Philippines. 
 
Part of the proceeds of the Doggie Run 2013 will be donated to PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society). Come and enjoy the sponsor game booths, souvenir photos, and raffle prizes that are up for grabs. 
 
Registration is ongoing in all Pet Express branches (Corinthian Hills, Greenhills, SM Cubao, SM Hypermarket Makati, SM City Masinag, SM City North Edsa, and SM Mall of Asia) until March 20, 2012. Registration will be continued in Mall of Asia branch from March 21-23. On-site registration during the race day will depend on the availability of race kits. Race fee is P500 for the Doggie Race Kit and P400 for the Human Race Kit. 
 
This event is made possible with the support of Holistic Recipe, Beef Meal, Espree, Hartz, Pedigree, Cesar, Ezydog, Frontline, Royal Canin, Kong, Wahl, Sergeant's, Orijen, Acana, Kibbles 'N Bits, Doggyman, Nutripet, Bayer Advocate, Virbac Nutriplus Gel, Pampered Pooch, Play Pets, Canidae, Cosi, Pawsh Couture, and Toy Kingdom. 
 
For more Doggie Run 2013 details, visit the Pet Express Facebook page. 
  
Registration Fee: 
• P500 Doggie Race Kit 
• P400 (human race bib, dri-fit running shirt, insurance coverage, donation to PAWS only)
 
On-Site Registration Fee - P550
 
Registration:
1. Register at any Pet Express branch. 
(Corinthian Hills 696-7400, Greenhills- 705-1176, SM City Masinag 477-8659, SM City North Edsa- 921-9442, SM Cubao 912-5924, SM Hypermarket Makati 843-7174, SM Mall of Asia 836-8955)
 
2. Race kits will be given upon payment to Pet Express.
 
Pet Express Doggie Run 2013 Race Kit (P500) includes:
• Event Running Shirt
• Event Dog Bandana
• Race Bib (for human)
• Timing Chip
• Race Bib (for dog)
• Insurance Coverage
• Donation to PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society)
 
For Registered Doggie Finishers:
• Doggie Finisher Medal
• Doggie Finisher Loot Bag
 
Gunstart:
5K- 5:40 A.M.
3K- 5:50 A.M.
1.5K- 6:00 A.M.
 
Pet Express Doggie Run 2013 Features:
• 1.5/3/5K Run
• Flyball Exhibition (NEW!)
• Sponsor Game Booths
• Souvenir Photo Booth
• Raffle Prizes
 
Dog Runner Winners: 
• 1.5K- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place (only toy/small dogs are eligible to win in this category)
• 3K- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place (all breeds/sizes) 
• 5K- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place (all breeds/sizes) 
 
Guidelines:
1. All participating dogs must be properly vaccinated (Please bring vaccination records). 
2. Bitches must not be in heat.
3. Please keep your dogs on a leash. 
4. Please provide a muzzle for unfriendly dogs.  
5. Please be considerate and pick up after your dog’s waste.
6. Never leave your dog unattended. Pet Express will not be liable for dogs that are lost or missing during the event. 
7. The organizers reserve the right to reject the participation of a dog that might cause disruption or disturbance in the event (i.e. dogs with aggressive behavior, bitches in heat, etc.)

Good Run: Shake Yo' Booty-Tail (Good Housekeeping Family Fun Run 2011)

After all those meetings, and everything about running and dogs and running and dogs (yep, that's no typo error) for the Pet Express Doggie Run, MY RUNS and MY DOGS ironically took a backseat. You can just imagine how envious I was seeing all the other dog lovers running with their four-legged running buddies. But of course, all that "seeing green" just took a nanosecond before it was quickly replaced with excitement, happiness, and overwhelming gratitude at the successful outcome of the run.

So when another run opened its doors to the canine kind, you can bet that I'd be there, dragging my running buddy and its furry behind ASAP!

The Good Housekeeping Family Fun Run 2011 (pets included!) was held at the Manila Ocean Park last April 3. I decided to bring our golden retriever, Phoebe, to run with this time. (My dachshund, Imp, ran a 3K in last year's dog run while BFF Phoebe cheered him on. Imp ran with my sister. I was working as one of the organizers. So, yeah, green with envy! ;P)

RACE DAY- Phoebe and I piled into the car and set off to Luneta Park. And, in true Phoebe form, as soon as the car doors opened, out she rushed excitedly wagging her booty-tail as we ran from one end of Luneta to the Grandstand. Apparently, pacing was NOT an option.

Phoebe was already all pooped out (Really. We had to make a "quick stop"...) before the 1K Pet Run, that when the actual race started, we had to take it slow and took a few walking breaks in between that looooooong stretch. But who cares? We ran, we finished, we had a whole lotta fun! It's always a blast running with (wo)man's best friend. Always.

{It's Phoebe's first official race. Woo-hoo!}

{Good Houskeeping family fun!}

{Hanging out with dogTV peeps: host John Hendrix, Sugar, and Marvin}

{The unveiling of Summit's Good Dog Magazine.}

Dogs Runneth Over (Pet Express Doggie Run 2011)

{Dogs (and dog owners) of all kinds and sizes, all revved up to run!}

Last March 26, 2011, dog of all breeds and sizes flocked over (or should I say pack?) to the SMX/Mall of Asia grounds to compete in the biggest dog running event in the counry- the Pet Express Doggie Run 2011.

As early as 4:30 AM, runners and their two-legged running buddies were already milling around the game booths scoring freebies and having their snapshots taken. A very nonchalant noo-nee-noo-nee-noo move while secretly sniffing out their competition- literally.

Around 500 canines were present for the 1.5/3/5K races, bringing along their own sets of equally excited human runners and cheerleaders. There wasn't a tail that wasn't wagging happily from the time the gunstart went off, to the time those furry feet crossed the finish line. Truly a day to remember for pets and pet lovers who participated.

It was overwhelmingly awesome- and that was just me sitting on the sidelines. ;)

{1.5K Doggie Runners X-ing}

{A quadriplegic dog is "running" via stroller.}

{'Sup, dawg?}
{Beatles Rockband + Playstation 3 raffle winner. You, lucky dog, you... }

{Congratulations to the top 3K doggie runners!}

{5K Champion Chihuahua}

A big THANK YOU to all those who made this event possible: Holistic Recipe, Beef Meal, Pedigree, Espree Shampoo, Ezydog Leashes, WAHL, Bayer Advocate, Royal Canin, Virbac Nutriplus-gel, Kong Toys, Frontline, Meaty Stix, Happy Haus Donuts, Toy Kingdom, DoggyMan Treats, Doggie's Choice Shampoo, Alpo, Pawsh Couture, Eukanuba, Surplus Shop, Sports Central, Aquabest Water, Geronimo Photobooth, StarStudio Magazine, Chalk Magazine, Pet's Life Magazine, Village Choice Newsletter, Lifestyle Network, ANC, dogTV.

24 Hours of Doggie Running

Happy dogs and dog lovers. A total of 1.5 hours of sleep well worth it. =) 24oras: Fun run para sa mga aso, idinaos sa Pasay - Video - GMA News Online - The go-to site for Filipinos everywhere - Latest Philippine News

Doggie Run Race Shirt Design

Check out the shirt design of the Pet Express Doggie Run 2011.

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Bright yellow outfits and adorable dogs abound. It doesn't take a genius to predict that it's gonna be one fun and happy event! ;)

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More race details and downloadable registration forms available in your friendly-neighborhood running blogs: here on pinoyfitness.com AND here on takbo.ph

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Kita-kits sa MOA on March 26!

Four Legs X-ing

{Watch Out- Doggie Running}

So, guess who spent the whole morning wearing a hands-free dog leash (more on my new fave running accessory soon!) and secret training in the garage...

;)

Registration fee for the Pet Express Doggie Run 2011 is P350.

Part of the reg fee will go to SAWS (The Strike Animal Welfare Society). Register in any Pet Express branch (SM Cubao 912-5924, SM Hypermarket Makati 843-7174, SM Mall of Asia 836-8955).

More Reason to Run (And Wake Up Early Every Saturday)

Okay, I'm kind of embarassed for this shameless plug, but I'd really like to help promote this new show called dogTV.

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So, dear readers, the cat is out of the bag. This is one of the things that's been keeping me up and NOT running for the past few weeks. Shooting at the wee hours of the night had me hibernating like a fat 'ol grizzly bear instead of the limber gazelle that I'd rather be.

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{It's true. TV adds 10 lbs. Ugh! MUST. RUN. A. LOT.}

{That outfit looks vaguely familiar. Lucky TV shirt, eh?}

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I host the Canine Product Review segment (here I am talking about one of my favorite running accessories), which makes my very supportive sister snicker like crazy. The hearty guffaw was reserved for the TV feature as a Nike+ user during the Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho episode a few years back.
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{Circa 2008- as featured on GMA's Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho}

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2010 TV byline - Janine Ngo: Canine Product Reviewer2008 TV byline - Janine Ngo: Gumagamit ng Microchip sa Sapatos

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...yeah, okay. I gotta admit they are a bit funny. ;)

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dogTV is a brand new 30 minute TV show on SolarTV (Channel RPN 9) that features anything and everything about our beloved canine companions. It's Television for Dog Lovers Everywhere.

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dogTV is a magazine show filled with segments for dog lovers everywhere: learn how to keep your pet healthy and happy on K9 HealthLine; teach your dog new tricks on Follow the Leader; check out cool stuff for your dog on Canine Product Review; learn about the different kinds of canines on Breed 360; update yourself on the latest canine events on dogTV Rover; learn more about celebrities and their pets on Dogstar.

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dogTV airs every Saturday at 10:00 A.M. on GMA News TV (Channel 11 on local TV, Channel 15 on Destiny Cable, Channel 24 on Sky Cable)

A perfect Saturday morning ritual after an early weekend run. Dontchathink? ;)

Deutsch Phenomena (Klima Fun Run 2010)

This weekend has surprisingly been of all things Deutsch...

• QT with my dog. Imp, is a Dachshund, of German origin and literally means "badger dog", from Dachs ("badger") and Hund ("dog").
• 5 minutes with a blank wall and a bright orange Jägermeister football is a sure cure for stress.
• Snagged a free 10K race kit for the Klima Fun Run 2010 in celebration of Mabuhay Germany 2010.
• German sausages (plus cheeses and chocolates) dinner to cap off a terrific Saturday.

Enjoy the rest of Sunday, everyone. Schönen Tag noch! =)


Klima Fun Run 2010 (October 9, 2010)
I HAVE A FREE 10K RACE KIT 4 TOM. U WANT?

With today's race registration prices... Hell, yeah! What a silly question, my friend.

I was running the 10K category, but got to Bonifacio High Street a few minutes late because of a vehicular accident that clogged EDSA. The 10K and 5K runners already had a good head start, and as I ran down the route with the 3K runners, I had to tell myself to slow down before I injure myself by either pulling a muscle OR stabbing myself with a safety pin.

Running along the familiar streets of Fort Bonifacio on a beautiful Saturday morning was fantastic. Dang, I missed running.

And you know what else I missed? Probably a turn. Because just under an hour of leisurely running and 1 water break, I found myself crossing the finish line already. Hmm... the route probably could have used more race markers or marshals, but hey, beggars can't be choosers. Besides, 45 minutes running is still 45 minutes of calories burned.


The Klima Fun Run on October 9, 2010 at Mabuhay Germany 2010, was a joint activity of the Federation of Alumni Groups of Former Scholars to Germany and spearheaded by Carl Duisberg Association of the Philippines (CDAP) in cooperation with the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) for the benefit of Maharlika Madrasah.

Affogatto Snap Out of This Happy State

It doesn't take much to enter a state of bliss. Sometimes bliss comes packaged in a run, sometimes it comes packed in the simplest form, like a single coffee bean.

When stress levels go over the roof, it's the little things in life that keep me sane.

{This is me, bribing supermodel Phoebe with a super surprise treat if she behaves on the shoot.}

{Good girl, Phoebe! Now let's go reward ourselves with ice cream.}

The Ingredients to a Happy State:

1. A productive day
2. (Wo)man's best friend
3. A cup of good, strong coffee
4. A scoop (or two!) of Häagen-Dazs Caramel Biscuit and Cream

{Down to the last creamy dollop.}

{Welcome to my view.}

{Don't you just wish this screen is a Scratch & Sniff?}

{And this is how you do bliss.}

{Do not disturb. Slow melting in progress.}
{Mmmm...}

An affogatto (Italian, "drowned") is a coffee-based beverage or dessert. It usually takes the form of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.

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Ready, Set, Bark! (Tail Runners: The Metro Dog Run 2010)

As one of the people behind Tail Runners: The Metro Dog Run 2010, I was too busy barking out orders to actually run the race! But that doesn't mean that I didn't have a good time at that. The turnout of the event was overwhelming. Thank you to all who joined. I hope you had a blast, as we did dreaming it up. Truth be told, it could've been more streamlined, but hey, that's part of the learning curve. hehe. Hope to see everyone again next year! ;)

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Here are some scenes from the run. Check out mypetchannel.tv for more furry tales of the great metro dog race...

{Meet, Cheeba, a Tail Runner.}

{Runners, Grace and Macky, plus their running buddy, Cheeba.}



{See dogs run. Run, run, run.}


{Four legged runners get tired too, you know!}


{With Joe and Anna of PAWS and Reema Chanco}

{An easy, breezy 1.5K for Imp...}

{...or maybe not! haha}

Tail Runners: The Metro Dog Run 2010

http://www.tailrunners.mypetchannel.tv/

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Dogs and running... hey, what's not to like? =)

Unconditional Running

I had a terrific running session with Phoebe at Bonifacio High Street yesterday. After a long and early day at work, (we) couldn't wait to hit the pavement and work up a good sweat! Lately, it feels like my head is way too overloaded that I can't even think. We just ran and ran and ran and ran. I didn't know who was more excited- me or Phoebe. No words, no demands, no pressure. Totally liberating.

After our run, we headed to Runnr store to press our noses onto the glass and drool over shoes, shoes and more shoes. Me, figuratively. Phoebe, literally.

Ran into Franco (old friend/new running posse), Rico (SheerWill), Luis (Gingerbread) and Abby who were both off to the meeting for Bataan Death March this coming weekend. Good luck, guys!

Disclaimer: This may or may not have happened... I'm not so sure, but I think Phoebe might have had a little accident that I wasn't able to "scoop up" (I was running too fast. I only thought about this while driving home and backtracking our day). My apologies IF this incident did happen. I do always carry a supot for cleaning emergencies. ;)

{My running buddy is getting impatient.

No more pictures! I wanna run NOW!}

{Ran a super fast 3K. Non-stop. Awriiight, Phoebe girl!}

{I'm loving my newest running accessory-

A bungee leash for my dogs in cool camo print!}

{Which worked it's shock absorbing magic when Phoebe chased after a cat.}

{Normally, an ordinary leash feels like it's ripping your arm off the socket. Ew. Too graphic. Sorry.}

{I got my Ezydog leash at Pet Express.}
{You can clip it on a belt loop/hydration pack for hands-free running too.}

Featuring A Four-Legged Runner

{Marathoner Imp was featured on MyPetChannel.TV}

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I came home from a relaxed weekend in Tali with a message in my inbox telling me that my dog, Imp, and his misadventures in running would be featured in an online TV channel. Coolness! With work and full marathons running in my mind, I haven't been out with my four-legged running buddies for a while. I do miss running with those brats. I think this is a good time to start again.

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Read the featured article here.

Merry 1-Day After Christmas

Laptop on sofa, butt on floor, coffee and grapes (healthy!) on hand, and Imp climbing and jumping on all furniture surfaces. Today I blog and surf. Tomorrow, I take on my longest training run ever. From Second Wind U.P. to Fort and back.
Merry 1-Day after Christmas, everyone! ;)

On The Left-Hand Corner

Sinong sikat? =)

A Dog Named Imp

Is now a blogger.

Fetch!

adognamedimp.blogspot.com

Lean, Mean, Pacing Machine

With my Nike+ still out of commission (actually, more of M.I.A.- I "misplaced" my shoes- with the running chip still in it) and nary a Garmin in sight, what's a cheapskate to do but improvise.

Meet my latest pacer, Phoebe, my brother's Golden Retriever, who mercilessly forced me to run way too fast, way too soon. So much for smart pacing.

{Panting and Pacing}

{Phoebe girl is such a sweetie!}

{Imp, still my favorite running accessory.}

{BFFs: Imp and Phoebe}

Hope everyone had a terrific long weekend. =)

Stuck In Da Gut

{Uh-oh...}

{Now what?}

It's hard not to laugh, not to cry (he whimpers in pain when moved), to be gentle and sympathetic... all these while taking a snapshot of something that can only happen to Imp!