THE BIRTH OF MAD RUNNING CLUB

 

Since 2011 that I started becoming a runner, I was never a part of a running club even if there was a multitude of clubs here in Cebu.  There was an attempt to join one in Toledo City in 2014, but it did not push through as planned for some reasons.

Fast forward to 2021.

I did not expect the accidental inception of the Marigondonian Adik og Dagan (MAD), an exclusive running club of the alumni of Marigondon National High School, the biggest public high school in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. 

Care to know the story behind?

I was serving my last year as the elected Alumni President and I was thinking of ways to unite the alumni community.  One option I thought of is organizing different clubs to unite the alumni through a common sport, hobby or interest.  Through the initiative, several clubs were formed, including a mountaineering club, a motorcycle riders club and of course, the running club we called Marigondonian Adik og Dagan or MAD Running Club.  We chose the name because it is catchy and easy to recall and we reference it to the famous running club in Cebu, the Toledo Adik og Dagan or TAD club organized by the esteemed Doc Willie Estepa.  We also loved the name because it clearly suggests people to get addicted to a healthy lifestyle through running.

We started our 1st session last July 4, 2021, 5AM at MIMG Memorial Park in Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City.  There were ten (10) runners who joined the first session and it was truly a blast.  I'm glad to have meet running enthusiasts from other batches, get to know them better as journey together in our goal of becoming a physically better versions of ourselves.

So what are you waiting now? 

Join us! Get MAD! Be MAD!

PINOY FITNESS SUB1-10K CHALLENGE 2018 CEBU

Date:  May 20, 2018
Venue: SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
Time: 4 AM

Categories: 
Sub1 Wave
Fun Wave

Registration Fee:
Sub1 Wave - P750
Fun Wave - P650

Registration Centers:

In-store Registration - April 1 - May 13

1)  GNC, SM City Cebu - Building A Cebu G Entrance
     SM Cebu North Reclamation, Cebu City

2)  GNC Ayala - Ground Floor, Ayala Center Cebu
     Cebu Business Park, Cebu City

3)  GNC SM Seaside - L 3004 - 3005
     SM Seaside, South Reclamation Properties (SRP)
     Cebu City

Online Registration:

www.pinoyfitness.com

For personalized race bib and guaranteed shirt size

Source: www.pinoyfitness.com

PROACTIV ADVENTURE TRAIL RUN

Date: March 25, 2018
Venue: Manduang Elementary School, Minglanilla, Cebu
Time: 5AM

Registration Fee:
P1,000  - inclusive of sublimated Finisher Shirt, 3-inch Finisher Medal, SKTR 2018 Event Token, Race Bib and Post Race Meal

Source: Cebu Fun Run Facebook Page

ELORA SUPERMARKET SUMMER FEST HALF-MARATHON

Date:  May 20, 2014, Sunday
In partnership with Dan Enrico Corporation and for the benefit of Nissi Academy

Categories:
3K/ 6K / 13K / 21K

Registration Fee:
3K - P250 exclusive for Nissi Academy; inclusive of Race Shirt and Post Race Snack
6K - P300 local; inclusive of Race Shirt and Post Race Snack
13K - P400 Open with Finishers Medal; inclusive of Race Shirt and Post Race Snack
21K - P600 Open with Finishers Medal; inclusive of Race Shirt and Post Race Snack

Registration Sites:
1)  Elora Supermarket - Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
2)  Dan Enrico Hardware Branches - Marigondon / Sudtonggan / Babag 2/ Poblacion Cordova / Bacayan Talamban
3)  Planet Sports - Active Zone Ayala Center Cebu / Pueblo Verde Tamiya Basak, Lapu-Lapu City

MARCO POLO PLAZA CEBU RUN FOR ERUF 2018

Date:  April 29, 2018, Sunday
Venue:  Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Grounds, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City
Assembly Time: 4:00 AM
Gun start: 5:00 AM

Categories:
1K / 3K / 5K /10K

Registration Fee:
1K - P350
3K - P350
5K - P350
10K - P550

For more inquiries, please call 032-253-1111 local 8106 and 8119 or email pr.cebu@marcopolohotels.com

Source: Cebu Upcoming Events Facebook Page

THE UPhill CHALLENGE ANNIVERSARY RUN

Event:  The UPhill Challenge Anniversary Run

Organized by: University of the Philippines Cebu

Date:  October 7, 2018

Venue: University of the Philippines Cebu

            Lahug, Cebu City

Gun Time: 4AM

BEST PLACES TO RUN IN MACTAN AND CORDOVA

Are you a runner living in Mactan Island or Lapu-Lapu City or its neighboring town Cordova?  Whether you are a local or a tourist, are you in quest for best places to pound the road?  Below are the recommended ideal places to jog, run or trek.

1.  MARCELO FERNAN BRIDGE

Opened for public use in 2000, the Marcelo Fernan Bridge or known to locals as Bridge 2 has become a popular haven for runners, joggers and trekkers who wanted to burn some calories.  Compared to the Mactan Bridge 1, the second bridge is more safe for runners to pound the road as barriers are provided along the walk lanes.  After all, nobody likes the idea of running alongside cars and jeepneys.

Aside from safety, another offering when running the Bridge 2 is the breathtaking view of the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Mactan and cool sea breeze that awaits you atop.  It is recommended to run here early morning when the sun is about to rise or in time for sunset as the magnificient view are added spectacle to behold.

Photo Credits:  www.peanutbrowas.com

Photo Credits: www.peanutbrowas.com

www.flickriver.com

2.  MACTAN ISLAND MEMORIAL GARDEN

Located in Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Mactan Island Memorial Garden or MIMG is the preferred running grounds for jogging, running and fitness enthusiasts living near the place.  It is a private cemetery but the place is opening its doors for runners and joggers to use the place.  It is located along the highway thus easy to reach and highly accessible by public transportation.    It is fronting the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Church and near Marigondon National High School.  Since the place has become a running landmark, don't expect to be running alone rather expect a running crowd as this has became the running go-to place in the locality.

Photo Credits: www.runroo.com

Photo Credits: www.runroo.com

3.  CATTLEYA GARDEN MEMORIAL PARK

    

Located in San Miguel Cordova, Cebu. Just like Mactan Island Memorial Garden (MIMG), Cattleya is also a privately-owned cemetery that opened its door to runners and joggers.  It is also highly accessible as it is located along the highway and can be reached through public transportation.  It is also clean and well-maintained but unlike MIMG, the place has less crowd.

The Main Entrance of Cattleya Memorial Garden
Photo Credits:  www.realestatetalks-philippines.weebly.com

Photo Credits:  www.realestatetalks-philippines.weebly.com

Photo Credits: www.realestatetalks-philippine.weebly.com

Photo Credits:  www.realestatetalks-philippines.weebly.com

The Clubhouse
Photo Credits:  www.realestatetalks-philippines.weebly.com

Photo Credits:  www.realestatetalks-philippines.weebly.com

4.  PAROLA CORDOVA ROAD

The Parola Cordova Road is the actually the port for boats, banca or small ships bound for Bohol and Hilutungan Island. If running along the seaside is your kind of hype, then Parola is the place for you.  This has became famous with the recent development making this a recent hit for runners.  Try to visit one of these days and surely you won't go home disappointed.

Photo Credits:  www.kendalljenner.fun

5.  MARIGONDON BEACH ROAD

If you are living and familiar with this place, I'm sure you'll agree with me that the Marbeach road is an ideal place to run.  There is some kind of vibe that this place offers for runners.  One is the prize that awaits you at the finish line or the dead end where you can find an array of public and private resorts.  My favorite part of the route is that Suba Panas stretch that will lead you to Suba-BasBas Elementary School.  There were less houses and all you can see are trees alongside the road.  The peace and serenity the place offers for runners is priceless.  I can remember running here years ago before sunrise and I'll cap my run at the beach waiting for the sun to rise.  It was perfect moment.

Marigondon Public Beach.  Fronting this photo is the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
Photo Credits: www.runroo.com

This is my favorite part of the MarBeach route - the Suba-Panas stretch that will lead you to Suba-Basbas Elementary School
Photo Credits: www.runroo.com

6.   PUNTA ENGANO ROAD

Who doesn't like Punta Engano?  It is located in Lapu-Lapu City and home to world class resorts such as Shangrila Mactan, Movenpick Resort and Spa, BE Resorts, Abaca Resorts and many more.  This is a running hub because aside from being remotely located, the place offers an ambiance fit for running.  There's a stretch after Shangrila where the entire road is covered by shade of huge trees.  That was my favorite part of this place.  This part of Lapu-Lapu City is also the Ironman route thus I know several Ironman participants will agree with me that this is one of the ideal place to run in Mactan.

LIONS RUN

Date:  March 11, 2018
Time: 5 AM
Venue: Plaza Independencia, Cebu City
Categories: 3K / 5K / 10K

Registration Fees:
3K - PHP350 Fun Run
5K - PHP450 Local with Finisher's Medal
10K - PHP550 Open with Finisher's Medal

Registration Centers:
1)  Planet Sports Ayala
2)  Planet Sports Tamiya
3)  Fitness Nation Gym Banilad
4)  Road Star Mabolo
5)  Country Basket JY Lahug
6)  Country Basket SM Cebu
7)  Sevenways Lending Branches
8)  Raintree Mall
9)  San Nicolas - Consolacion - Minglanilla

THE GAISANO CAPITAL RUN 2018

CEBU FUN RUN BUBBLE RUN