Dreaming of your first marathon? Application for the 13th TBR Dream Marathon 2024 opens on Sat, June 17 at 12NN! ⁣ ⁣ If you’re selected, you’ll be one of 1000 Dreamers for Batch 2024 who’ll start training on Oct 2, 2023 and run your first marathon on Feb 18, 2024 at Filinvest City, Alabang!⁣ ⁣ Do you want in? Click HERE to learn more. Be ready to apply on the 17th. Slots go pretty fast. It’s a race in itself! ⁣ Looking forward to helping you reach your marathon dreams and welcoming you into our TBR community of over 6,000 alumni! The post Join TBR Dream Marathon 2024 appeared first on The ..read more

Today, Filipino running icon and my dearest friend, Patrick “RunningShield” Concepcion, passed away. He was the epitome of a real runner – self-effacing, humble, and kind. You would always just see him swiftly, lightly running by with a quick wave and his big smile. To me, he’ll always be running. RIP PatCon. You will be missed. Photos: Ben Chan, Blacksheep Photography for The Bull Runner Magazine, Sept 2013 Reposting an interview with brothers, Patrick and Ton Concepcion, from March 2009 with edits: ——————————– With the The Condura Run drawing near, it was imperative that I featured running ..read more

All of us World Marathon Majors finishers are always looking out for the next race that’s going to be added to the prestigious list. News came out today that Sydney Marathon may be one of them! Read on below… The Blackmores Sydney Marathon has officially been announced as a candidate race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) – the first marathon in Oceania to be nominated.  The announcement marks the commencement of a multi-year evaluation process by AbbottWMM.  To become a Major, the Sydney Marathon will be required to meet strict criteria over a three-year period and ..read more

Basecamp is a 12-week running program that will build your base mileage for marathon training. It is essentially the pre-training program to TBR Dream Marathon training. The running program was designed by certified USATF Level 1 and RRCA running coach and TBR Dream Marathon founder, Jaymie Pizarro, The Bull Runner. Who can join? Basecamp is for individuals who are new to running, beginners, or runners who are coming back after a long hiatus. There are 3 Phases to Basecamp with each phase being 4 weeks: Phase 1: Jul 4 to 31 – if you are new to running or wish to start running a ..read more

Come and join TBR Dream Marathon, my baby, my personal project, and advocacy. It’s the first and only marathon in the world that caters to first- and second-time marathoners. Now on its 12th year, The Bull Runner (TBR) Dream Marathon will be held on Feb. 12, 2023 at Clark Parade Grounds in Pampanga. Registrants will enjoy a free marathon training program, in-person monthly Bull Sessions (run clinics), virtual monthly Bull Circles (running talks), and a Send-Off Party right before the race. Of course, you’ll also have one of the most memorable experiences of your life when you run your first ..read more

Marathon No. 17: Barcelona Marathon Here’s my review of Barcelona Marathon 2019 from the route to hydration and crowd support. Read on! Since 2009, I’ve been running 1 to 3 marathons per year.  This streak was broken in 2017 when I unexpectedly DNF’d at Marine Corps Marathon due to a foot injury, then in 2018 I suffered health issues that forced me to rest from running long distances to allow for full recovery.  To say that 2018 was a tough year for me would be an understatement. It was the most difficult year in my 42 years on this earth. But, when I came out of it alive, I was wise ..read more

For years now, I wanted to put my Health Coach certification into practice. But, for those who know me well, running always came first. My focus was running my own marathons. And, inspiring people to run their own through TBR Dream Marathon. Then, the pandemic happened. Without races as goals, I was lost. I gained 10 lbs even if I was running and biking. My cholesterol was at an all-time high by October 2020. I was at my unhealthiest both physically and mentally. Thankfully, I pulled myself out of that rut. I lost 8 lbs and stopped obsessing over my weight, went vegan, dropped my cholestero ..read more

Not many people know that I’m an introvert and loner, but I am. So, running alone and practicing social distancing, as required during these Coronavirus times, is nothing new for me. I love my solo runs. If you’re struggling with running alone and missing your run buddies, here are some tips while we’re waiting for all this to blow over (and, yes, we will get through this!): *Start early. If you’re working or studying from home, it’s easy to lose all track of time. Get your run done first thing in the morning.  Don’t even think about it. Just do it.  It also sets you up for the rest of the d ..read more

Dear Dreamers – Batch 2020, Due to the Taal ashfall and its health risks for runners as well as the potential eruption of Taal Volcano in the coming weeks, TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2020 will be moving its race venue to CLARK PARADE GROUNDS, Pampanga. Gun start will be moved to 2AM. Event: TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon 2020 Venue: Clark Parade Grounds (in front of Clark Museum) Assembly: 1:00AM, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 Gun start: 2:00AM, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 Cut off: 10:00AM (8 hours) Please know that we assessed all possible alternatives and chose this to be the best option for majority of ..read more

WHAT: SHAKEY’S COLOR FUN RUN DISTANCE AND FEES: 3K (P500) and 7K (P600) VENUE: RC Santos Parade Grounds, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga REGISTRATION: any Shakey’s store, online at https://www.shakeyspizza.ph/, and on-site at Clark Freeport Zone In line with its commitment to provide great times and great memories, Shakey’s, the leading casual dining restaurant in the country, is hosting its very own “Color Fun Run” on August 31, 2019. More than a restaurant that serves fun and pizza, Shakey’s recognizes the importance of maintaining good health and wellness. Nowadays, there’s a constant nee ..read more