Happy Mother’s Day to all Mom’s out there!!!
Alexa, Migs and Andy showed love for their Mom by trying to win each 2500 pesos by being in the top 25 of the Philippine Star’s “Run for Mom” 2.5k fun run last Sunday at McKinley Park. Talk about fighting spirits and hearts. My kikay daughter Pauline had chosen to show her love with her wallet :-D
It was my first time to be a mere spectator in a race and I’d say I enjoyed it. It gave me plenty of time to be more observant. Idle minds breeds evil thoughts :-D
Celebrities I saw running were Karylle Padilla, Vina Morales and the Pangilinan kids with their Dad, Anthony. Preggy Mom Maricel Laxa was the post event host.
Alexa, Migs and Andy showed love for their Mom by trying to win each 2500 pesos by being in the top 25 of the Philippine Star’s “Run for Mom” 2.5k fun run last Sunday at McKinley Park. Talk about fighting spirits and hearts. My kikay daughter Pauline had chosen to show her love with her wallet :-D
It was my first time to be a mere spectator in a race and I’d say I enjoyed it. It gave me plenty of time to be more observant. Idle minds breeds evil thoughts :-D
Celebrities I saw running were Karylle Padilla, Vina Morales and the Pangilinan kids with their Dad, Anthony. Preggy Mom Maricel Laxa was the post event host.
The race started on time. One thing unique, of all the races I attended, is that this one started with the runners starting uphill for a good half-kilometer and went on a roller coaster run throughout the route. The tennis regimen of my kids helped them cope with the hills. They came one after the other before the 21st minute mark with Ate Sisay bringing in the rear, hehehe. Ok lang yan, Ate!
One thing I really disliked in the organization of the race is the crowd control at the starting line. The route was also shared with passing vehicles. Andy and Migs, and as many others, had to pause going into Park Avenue (to the finish line) from Upper McKinley (from the Venice Piazza) as they have to watch out for taxi cabs, cars and motor bikes crossing into their paths. It was such a mess that it was a small miracle no runner got sideswiped. The marshals and security guards were easily rattled. I would think twice joining events by the same race organizers. This is not the first time I have observed serious shortcomings in their directed events.
The freebies are ok even as the distribution leaves a lot to be desired. No one got Havaiiana flipflops but we sure had a good laugh as kuya Migs got a gift coupon for a bikini wax. Mommy did not want any of it, either, hahaha!
Hearty breakfast followed but Andy was the happiest runner that day, as usual. She never leaves a race without a smile. Am sure Mom appreciated the effort the kids put forth to win prizes for her. It was their thoughts and sweat that clinched it for her. Right, Mom?
Hearty breakfast followed but Andy was the happiest runner that day, as usual. She never leaves a race without a smile. Am sure Mom appreciated the effort the kids put forth to win prizes for her. It was their thoughts and sweat that clinched it for her. Right, Mom?
