Raffle Winners, Claim your Prize at the Condura office!

Wednesday, 04.01.09

Check if your race bib number is on the list of raffle winners and claim your prize at the Condura office at 308 Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City (beside Zuellig across Ospital ng Makati):

Click here to check the list of winners

Winner of 6 bottles of Rogue Oregon Goldens c/o Global Beer Exchange

Thursday, 03.26.09

Frank Tan - bib # 1100

Please claim your prize at the Condura office at 308 Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City (beside Zuellig across Ospital ng Makati).

Check the race results!

Tuesday, 03.24.09

You may now view the results of this year’s Condura Run for the Whale Sharks. Click here.

Also, check this coming Sunday’s issue of the Philippine Star for the race results courtesy of Go Negosyo, Vitwater, and Condura.

Power jelly beans to be given away at 21km route

Saturday, 03.21.09

Runners for the 21km half-marathon to the Skyway will receive free power jelly beans from Candy Corner.

Official tally of registered runners for the Condura Run

Saturday, 03.21.09

A total of 6,223 runners registered for the 2009 Condura Run for the Whale Sharks broken down per category as follows:

3km – 1,046
5km – 2,126
10km – 1,527
21km – 1,424

Volunteer Pace Runners

DJ Mykie Concepcion and DJ Cocoy Puyat shall be playing your favorite power running songs through the decades.

Saturday, 03.21.09

Get that extra adrenaline rush with power music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today brought to you by DJ Mykie Concepcion and DJ Cocoy Puyat.

Water Stations

Saturday, 03.21.09

For 3km Fun Run, there is one (1) water station at about 2km mark.  For 5km Discovery Run there is one (1) water station about 2.5km apart.  For 10km Challenge, there are four (4) water stations out and back every 2km.  For 21km half-marathon to the Skyway, there are eight (8) water stations out and back every 2km.

To locate this water stations, please check the list below:

10Km/21 Km Water Stations

ID                    Location
A1                   32nd St cor Rizal Drive, Fort Bonifacio
A2                   DTI/BOI, Buendia
A3                   Makati Post Office
A4                   Off Ramp Buendia (Skyway)
A5                   500m before Turnaround

5 Km Water Stations

ID                    Location
B1                   Cor. 34th & 11th Ave., Fort Bonifacio    

3 Km Water Stations

ID                    Location
C1                   Along 32nd St, nr. MC Depot, Fort Bonifacio

Condura teams up with Bantay Kalikasan to help Donsol

Saturday, 03.21.09

Condura Run Founder Ton Concepcion recently signed the memorandum of agreement with ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Kalikasan to help protect and preserve the whale sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon.

Condura pledged 50 pesos from the registration fee of every paying registered runner for the Condura Run.  This money will benefit the community of Girawan in Donsol through its community base eco-tourism projects aimed at providing alternative tourist spots to protect and preserve the endangered gentle giants.

Race results to be published on Philippine Star

Saturday, 03.21.09

Check your names, your running time and category for the Condura Run at the Philippine Star after the race.

Celebs support Condura Run

Saturday, 03.21.09

Here’s the list of celebrities who signed up for the event:

• Rovilson Fernandez
• Mark Nelson
• Phoemela Barranda
• Phil Younghusband
• Enchong Dee
• Tessa Prieto-Valdez
• Derek Ramsay
• Richard Gomez
• Carlene Aguilar
• Kat de Castro
• Franzen Fajardo
• Uma Khouny
• Drew Arellano

Race Advisory

Saturday, 03.21.09

There are more than 6000 runners joining the 2009 Condura Run on Sunday at the Bonifacio Open Grounds. For everyone’s knowledge, we will strictly start the race on time so come early and don’t be left behind. Be part of the Condura Mania!

Nutrition Tips Before Race Day by Noel Rulloda

Friday, 03.20.09

Stay Cool

Exercise increases body temperature in direct proportion to the exercise load.  The higher your core temperature, more blood is used for cooling and less blood for muscles.

Drink Extra Water

for two days before the event.  Then, four hours and one hour before the race drink eight ounce-glass every 15 minutes.  Drink two glasses 30 minutes before the start.  With your heavy exercise the kidneys shut down.

Carbo-loading

is a complex strategy

used only before competition.  You don’t just eat all starch, sugar, bread and pasta the night before a marathon and sleep with spaghetti sauce in your lips – NO! The Astrand method begins six to seven days from race day.  You need to carbo-deplete the first three to four days and do exhaustive exercise then eat high carbs the last three days.

Shop ‘til you drop at Condura Run Expo

Aside from the highly anticipated Grand Nike Sale, booths will line up for the Condura Run Expo where you can get some good finds from food to clothes and more, as early as 5am on Sunday. 
Be sure to bring some extra cash or your Citibank credit card as you scout through the booths of these exhibitors: Itallianis, Men’s Health Magazine, Luxe Magazine, Takbo.ph, The Bull Runner, Kettle Corn, Candy Corner and many others.

Last minute reminders!

It’s only a day to go! We know you’ve been training really hard so make sure your hard work will not be put to waste by forgetting the simple things.  To all runners, be reminded that you must wear your race bibs for you to be able to run the race.  Also, come 30 minutes before your race event. Runners for 21k would have to check in and take off first followed by 10km runners, then the 5km runners, and lastly, the 3km runners.

Win Canon Selphy CP 760

Friday, 03.20.09

Two runners will go home with a brand new Canon Selphy CP 760 Compact Photo Printer after the race.

Water station every 2.5 km

Friday, 03.20.09

There’s no thirst when you are running the Condura Run ’09. We made sure water stations are within reach after every 2.5 kilometers of your route.

Quitting is not an option

Friday, 03.20.09

This is just one of the inspirational signs you’ll see along your route to keep you going and reach the finish line at the Condura Run ’09 courtesy of Runners for Others and Inspire Leadership Consultancy. 

Event map now available!

Friday, 03.20.09

We don’t want you to have a hard time finding your way to the Condura Run activity area so we’re providing this map for your convenience.

Pre Race Day Tips by Coach Ige Lopez:

Friday, 03.20.09

Last day of registration is TODAY!

Friday, 03.20.09

Today is the last day of registration so if you have not signed up for Condura Run, hurry up and go to Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street to be part of the much talked about running event of the year, the Condura Run.

Smart Quintet to play at the Skyway

Friday, 03.20.09

Run in harmony when you pass the Skyway on your 21km route with the Smart Quintet led by Ms. Sol Taylo.

Win cool raffle prizes on race day!

Thursday, 03.19.09

Take home these exciting raffle prizes on March 22 courtesy of our sponsors:

• Nike gift certificates
• Cebu Pacific tickets
• Canon printers
• Jollibee gift certificates
• Rogue Oregon Goldens courtesy of Global Beer Exchange

Buy limited edition whale shark posters to help Donsol

Thursday, 03.19.09

Visit the Girawan Booth on race day to see and buy yourself a limited edition whale shark poster only at Condura Run ’09! 

Get star struck at Condura Run

Thursday, 03.19.09

Be ready for some serious stargazing at the Condura Run with showbiz personalities gracing the event to show their support for the marine environment.  On the list are Derek Ramsay, Phil Younghusband, Jeff Rodriguez, and more!

Collectible finisher’s medals only for 21km finishers

Thursday, 03.19.09

All 21 km finishers will get the special edition Condura Run finisher’s medals to prove they ran the Skyway.

Pose at the gigantic Canon Photo Wall

Thursday, 03.19.09

Be sure to get your pictures taken in front of the magestic Canon Photo Walls by Gutsy Tuason lined up at the exhibit area during race day on March 22.  Bring your cameras and capture your journey to making a difference for our society.

Who wants to become a pace runner?

Wednesday, 03.18.09

Register for free when you volunteer!
We are looking for volunteers to run the following categories within the given time frames:

21km – 6:30 mins/km
10km – 5:30 mins/km, 6:30 mins/km, 7 mins/km, 7:30 mins/km
5km – 5 mins/km, 5:30 mins/km, 6 mins/km, 6:30 mins/km, 7 mins/km

Check out the Girawan Booth to see the beauty of Donsol

Wednesday, 03.18.09

We want you to further appreciate the advocacy behind Condura Run so we’re putting up a photo exhibit for you to see the beauty of Donsol as captured on photos by Ton Concepcion at the Girawan Booth.

Condura Run teamed up with ABS-CBN Foundation’s Bantay Kalikasan Kalikasan to help preserve the whale sharks of Donsol.  Condura has committed P50 pesos for every paid registration fee for the benefit of the Girawan community.

DJ Cocoy Puyat will play his hits at Condura Run

Wednesday, 03.18.09

Whether you’re a runner or a mere spectator, get ready for some serious entertainment at the Condura Run ’09 where DJ Cocoy Puyat will be playing his hits and some running power songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today.  

Donate 100 pesos to Operation Smile

Wednesday, 03.18.09

By joining the 2009 Condura Run, you are not only running for the endangered whale sharks in Donsol, you are also helping fund operations on children with cleft deformities all over the country.

Add 100 pesos to your registration fee and get a special edition race bib that you can pin at the back of your shirt or jersey on race day.

Phil Army Band will perform on race day

Tuesday, 03.17.09

The Philippine Army will showcase its 20-piece marching band to show its support for the marine environment on Sunday, March 22.  Expect a festive mood as the band play on the start and finish line to cheer on the runners as they go through the race routes.

Jollibee to high-five runners on start and finish line

Tuesday, 03.17.09

Jollibee, Popo, Hetty, Champ, Twirlie, and Mr. Yum will give high-fives to runners on the start and finish lines of the race and roam around to provide non-stop entertainment during the event.  Bring your kids and expect happy bonding moments with the Jollibee gang.  One thousand worth of Jollibee gift certificates will also be given away on race day.

Bananas for 21km runners

c/o Takbo.ph

Tuesday, 03.17.09

Takbo.ph is giving away bananas to half-marathon runners to boost up their energy to reach the Skyway all the way to the finish line at The Fort.

Official cut-off time for 21km Half-Marathon
Saturday, 03.14.09

Registration is still on going!
Friday, 03.13.09

All registration centers are still open.  You can still sign up for the race at all Condura Run registration centers until Monday, March 16.  Don’t be left behind, sign up now!

Cebu Pac sponsors Costume Contest for Condura Run '09

Wednesday, 02.18.09

Cebu Pacific Airlines will give away plane tickets to winners of the Cebu Pacific Costume Contest for the 2009 Condura Run for the Whale Sharks. The top 3 best marine-life costume will each get two plane tickets to Legaspi City, Albay, an hour drive to the Whale Shark capital of the world, Donsol, Sorsogon.

They are also giving away plane tickets to any destination of your choice in the Philippines on race day. So run in marine life costume on March 22 and get the chance to see the gentle giants in Donsol and witness the beauty of our country courtesy of Cebu Pacific.

Click here for the contest mechanics.

Grand Nike Sale on Condura Run Expo

Thursday, 02.12.09

Shop ‘til you drop for Nike products during the Grand Nike Park Sale at the Condura Run Expo on March 22, 2009.  Avail of up to 70% discount on selected Nike products only on the race day.

Canon signs up for Condura Run ‘09
Thursday, 02.12.09

Canon will showcase its superiority in sports photography capturing runners in action on March 22, 2009 at the Condura Run for the Whale Sharks.

Canon will also exhibit its giant Whale Shark photo walls taken by world-renowned photographer Gutsy Tuason.

CONTRACT SIGNING WITH RUDY BISCOCHO
Friday, 01.23.09

Veteran race organizer Rudy Biscocho signed the contract with Condura Race founder and Concepcion Durables Inc. President and COO Ton Concepcion together with Vice-President for Customer Service Raul Patrick Concepcion for Condura Run 2009: Run for the Whale Sharks.

MOA SIGNING WITH SKYWAY
Friday, 12.18.08

Condura Run is all-set for March 22, 2009 with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between Skyway and Concepcion Durables Inc. on December 18, 2008.

Present in the MOA signing are Skyway President Ramon M. Borromeo, Head of Operations Eduardo F. Nepomuceno, ConcepcionDurables Inc. President Ton Concepcion and Vice President for Customer Service Raul Patrick Concepcion.

Condura Run includes the half marathon event, which is the first and only marathon to pass by a portion of the Skyway.