In purSUIT of Fun & Speed

Last Friday, May 1, 2009, the first ever invitational Nissan Navara purSUIT was held. The race was a combination of Run, Bike, and Drive.
It was an honor for me to be a part of the two teams representing Takbo.Ph. Our admin, Sir Jinoe, offered it and without thinking twice, I said yes!. I was assigned to drive the Navara which made me excited because it will be my first time to participate in such kind of event.

Here's how it was played.

Challenge 1: Treadmill and Bike Time Trial

Challenge 2: Navara Track | Driving Accuracy Time Trial (Team must complete the course as closely as possible to a benchmark time. Time over/under the benchmark will be ADDED to their overall time)

Challenge 3: Mental & Physical Challenges

This is a Time Trial event. Clock will stop only when ALL required challenges are completed.

*Teams will be released on time. However, Organizer reserves the right to adjust schedule in the interests of racers' safety in case Navara Track is still occupied by a preceding team. Affected teams will be duly notified should this occur. Organizer will NOT adjust schedule to accommodate late team sign-in.

Fastest time wins (ofcourse )


Takbo.ph Line-up

Team 1
Graciano Santos - Run
Ronald Rei Declarador - Bike
Marco Christopher Montaos - Drive
Marvin Opulencia - Team Capt.

Team 2
Patrick Alcomendas - Run
Sherwin Botabara - Bike
David Viray - Drive
Jinoe Gavan - Team Capt.

We competed with other sports club such as Fitness First, Pinoy Ultra Runners, X-Terra, Fort Striders, Second Wind etc.
It was my first time to drive off-road, a race at that, and I must admit, it really felt good to abuse a 4x4 :), not because it wasn't mine :) but because it was really meant to be abused. As they say, it's tough and sweet! And will I do it again?....'hell yyyyyeeeah!!!

We were there for fun...and that's exactly what we got!