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2nd AKLAN 50k Ultra Marathon: RD’s Race Report

Event: 2nd AKLAN 50k Ultra Marathon (share a story here >>)
Related story: 1st Aklan 50K Ultra Marathon: The Chasing of Prey
Related Event: TK DC2DC Ultramarathon 60 – Sept. 6, 2014. Davao (REGISTER online here >>)
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This year’s edition, the 2nd Aklan 50K Ultramarathon has a new route with a new finish line area. Instead of the usual nearby port to the white sands of Boracay Beach, this time it was in a beautiful Malumpati Cold Spring, Brgy. Guia, Pandan, Antique. This year it’s a beach / port to cold springs!

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Congrats to all the participants!
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I would like to give a special mention to our podium finishers.

For the female category, the defending champion Cheche Magramo proved to be undefeated as getting the championship title for 2nd time in a row. First runner-up was a first timer in ultramarathoner, This year’s edition, the 2nd Aklan 50K Ultramarathon has a new route with a new finish line area. Instead of the usual nearby port to the white sands of Boracay Beach, this time it was in a beautiful Malumpati Cold Spring, Brgy. Guia, Pandan, Antique. This year it’s a beach / port to cold springs!

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Congrats to all the participants!
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I would like to give a special mention to our podium finishers.

For the female category, the defending champion Cheche Magramo proved to be undefeated as getting the championship title for 2nd time in a row. First runner-up was a first-timer ultramarathoner Belleza P. Boersma. Congrats to these fast Ilongga runners!
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While in the male category, the defending champion Fredie Sungcog of Bugasong, Antique came in 2nd runner-up this time. A new champion emerged, who is also from Bugasong, Antique, in the name of Marck Anthony Caintic. Aivan Villalon of Sipalay City is consistently 1st runner up of this race.

Champion – Marck Anthony Caintic

Champion – Marck Anthony Caintic

1st Runner Up- Aivan Villalion

1st Runner Up- Aivan Villalion

2nd Runner Up – Fredie Sungcog

2nd Runner Up – Fredie Sungcog

And, congrats to new friendships made because of ultramarathon!
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Special thank you also to the LGUs of Caticlan, Nabas, Pandan for their support!
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For next year 2015, are you ready for this as the finish line?!?

Photo from myphilippinelife.com/phaidon-beach-resort

Photo from myphilippinelife.com/phaidon-beach-resort

Photo from facebook.com/pages/Antiqueno

Photo from facebook.com/pages/Antiqueno

The Aklan Ultramarathon will be my way of letting you explore the different beautiful spots of Western Visayas thus I’ll try to have a new finish line each edition!

For the next ProSport Ultramarathon, let’s enjoy Negros Occidental this time — NEGROS OCC. ULTRA MARATHON ( 50k n 75k ), Aug. 16, 2014, more info >>!

Photo credits: Brynn Jaztiz, Diding Boersma, Edison Mc.

From: ProSport Frederic Senen Rentoy, RD

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Rose Buenconsejo. A runner who runs after runners, and their stories, and her dream to become a NEDBANK.
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