My first bib

My first ever organized race was the TNF 100 held inside the former US military airbase in Clark, Pampanga.

I and a close friend and running mate were strolling at Megamall and saw the advertisement for the run inside the TNF boutique store.

We decided to register after agreeing that a trail run would be an easy task since we were then into brisk walking and badminton. We used to  brisk walk inside the Cultural Center of the Philippine (CCP) complex.
Sometimes we walk from Vito Cruz along Roxas Blvd. to T.M. Kalaw.

It was a great experience and from then on we entered into other organized races. After several 5k runs and 10K runs I participated in a half marathon a year ago.


Of course, my next target is to finish a full marathon and after that an ultra marathon.

By the way, the TNF race was organized by Rio dela Cruz, who was then not as famous (and probably richer) compared to his current star status.

When was your first organized race and how was your experience?