mind of a traveler

Accenture Men’s Team - ADB Volleyball Tournament champions

2008-10-24T22:48:00.001+08:00

We won game 2 and clinch the Men’s division championship trophy of the 2008 ADB Volleyball Tournament. Accenture won over Claret in a close match: 25-27, 25-22, 29-27 and 25-22. Congratulations Team! Goodluck to the Accenture Women’s Team on Game 3.

More pictures at my multiply site - http://ibetlacbay.multiply.com/

Robbery during races

2008-10-24T22:47:00.000+08:00

Just wanted to share the incident experienced by fellow Happy Feet runners Let and Erick during Botak Paa-Bilisan last Sunday. Their new SLR camera and cellphone were stolen probably while the race is ongoing. Here is part of Let’s email to the Happy Feet group:

“but something bad happened that race day sa amin, naka park kamimalapit sa rox, ninakaw ang camera namin at celphone ko which i thinkhappened habang tumatakbo kami, sinungkit yung sasakyan namin atkinuha ang mga yun.

ni-report namin sa police (and were not hoping na marerecover pa angmga yun, i just don’t believe sa sistema ng mga “kinauukulan”, nooffense po sa may mga kamaganak na autoridad). sabi lang nya wala dawcoordination yung mga organizers sa kanila (pinasa pa sa iba ang sisi,hay..), at hindi lang daw kami ang nanakawan (defensive), meron pa rawiba. (pero hindi ba dapat mag bantay pa din sila kasi yun angobligasyon nila), i felt so sad nung time na yun, almost 6mos. pa langsa amin yung slr na camera na yun. pero sabi ni erick pasalamat pa dinkami sa Diyos kasi hindi kinuha yung sasakyan.”

I heard that this is not the first time this incident happen. May this serve as a warning to other runners to take the necessary precaution.

Paa-Bilisan 2008

2008-10-19T21:19:00.002+08:00

I was targeting 55 minutes but wasn’t able to get it. Instead, I finished the 10K course with an unofficial time of 58:19 still a PR! Thanks to fitmommy for pacing me. Try natin uli i-break ang 55 minutes sa next run.
Met runner bloggers bugobugo, run unltd and loonyrunner. I heard bananarunning was also there but I wasn’t able to meet her.
Forgot to bring my camera. Good thing I have my camera phone ready and I was able to get great and interesting photos.

Orange everywhere!

At the finish line

Storm Troopers (i wonder where master yoda is?)

with the legendary Zorro

with Elma Muros-Posadas

Accenture Volleyball Team

2008-10-19T21:16:00.001+08:00

Got this writeup from our office's weekly news bulletin.

The AVT: A force to be reckoned with

The Accenture Volleyball Team has in the same way been a strong force divided amongst strategic teams, as it continues to compete in several leagues in the off-season of the AVL. With the beginning of this fiscal year came an opportunity for victory, as both the Men's and Women's teams joined the ADB Invitational Tournament which began on September 4th. Racking up consecutive wins, Accenture topped both divisions earning a twice-to-beat advantage for the semifinals. This was unnecessary, however, as both teams calmly beat their opponents with their eyes on the championship.
In mid-September, the AVT also fielded teams for the Corporate and Open Divisions of the Volle 650 Tournament held on weekends at Club650, Libis. The elimination round is still ongoing - view the schedule and watch the games!
October proves to be a busy month for the AVT, as they also joined the 1st ITAP Volleyball Tournament. Accenture showed they are High Performers at work and more so at play, as they challenged other IT companies and swept the one-day league, gladly accepting the championship trophy from Mr. Peter Tan, ITAP President. Our very own Ms. Ning Siy, chairperson of the ITAP Sports Committee, proudly congratulated the team.
The ADB Tournament finals will surely be exciting as the Accenture Women's team plays Meralco, while the Men's team will play Claret - both teams need 2 wins from the best of 3 games series. Come to the Greenhills Christian Fellowship court (near Robinson's Galleria East Wing) and cheer on your colleagues!

Tuesday, October 21 @ GCF6:30pm [Men’s Finals Game 1] - Accenture vs Claret8pm [Women’s Finals Game 1] - Accenture vs Meralco
Thursday, October 23 @ GCF6:30pm [Women’s Finals Game 2] - Accenture vs Meralco8pm [Men’s Finals Game 2] - Accenture vs Claret

NB Power Race

2008-10-19T21:14:00.000+08:00

I was browsing takbo.ph this morning when I saw the post for the New Balance Power Race details. Registration opens today and I thought why not register today in Glorietta since I have a lunch meeting at MSE Bldg. Meeting ended at 1:45pm and I went straight to Glorietta to register. I already know that the race packet and singlet for 25K will not be available until October 25 but I was able to see the men’s singlet for 5K and 10K. It is white with navy blue (btw, blue is my favorite color ;)) on the side and is of the same quality as the KOTR singlet.
Even though it’s still a month away, I am already excited. I just need to know how will I get there and where to stay.

Unicef Walk on the Child’s Side 2008

2008-10-13T22:19:00.002+08:00

Visit runrio.com for details

I am the King of the Road

2008-10-11T23:34:00.003+08:00

My first ever 21K! I initially planned on just doing 10K but after completing almost 16K during one practice run and words of encouragement (or should I say peer pressure :P) from some HF members I decided to do 21K at the last minute.

I played volleyball last Thursday (semi-finals in the ADB tournament where we won against ADB) and Friday (one day ITAP volleyball tournament where we emerged as champions). With little training and a bit tired from the previous nights volleyball games, I managed to wake-up at 3:30am and I arrived past 5 at the Fort to met up with the Happy Feet group.

I did not have any problems with the Buendia route. Sensei John, Bobby, Roselle and me had a good pace and there was plenty of water at the water stations. I was pacing with Roselle on our way back to the Fort but decided to run on my own after we went down Buendia flyover.

The route towards Heritage was really a challenge. First, the heat was terrible. I could feel it burning my skin. Second, water ran out at the remaining water stations towards the finish line. I felt really dehydrated and started running at a slower pace. In the end, I managed to push myself and finished with an unofficial time of 2 hours and 35 minutes.

After the run, I drowned myself with plenty of water and ate the oatmeal bar and banana that were given out after the race. I felt happy and fullfilled that I was able to complete 21K. I am looking forward to next runs and would definitely go for a PR on my next 21K.

Also, the race would not be complete without the usual photo ops.

Before the run

HAPPY FEET!

Tiffin, Mark and Me

Me and Jay (Prometheus Cometh)

Happy Feet with Kenyan runner Sarah

21

2008-10-08T23:48:00.003+08:00

I managed to find a way to make my anniversary run interesting and memorable.

I am a little bit scared but excited. :)

Anniversary Run

2008-10-07T00:25:00.001+08:00

I am already excited for the Adidas King Of The Road this Saturday, October 11, 2008. The Adidas KOTR 2007 was my first official run and I consider this year's KOTR as my anniversary run.

See you at the starting line! :)

Hope in Motion 3

2008-10-07T00:11:00.003+08:00

This is my first time to run in Ayala Alabang and I have confirmed that the air smells bacon in the morning!
I can still run even though I had a couple of shots of Cuervo the night before…hehehe
Unofficial time is 1:01 with a distance of 10.62km according to my Nike+ sportsband (although the distance is around 10.2 accdg to Garmin and Google Earth)
Free breakfast after the run! Sir Ipe even gave Happy Feet Krispy Kreme dougnuts.

Happy Feet Group at Ayala Alabang (photo courtesy of Pat C.)

Me and the doughnut (photo courtesy of Fit Mommy)

My shot at photography

2008-09-27T13:10:00.011+08:00

I've always been interested in photography but it was just last year when I got my first camera. Thanks to my US assignment, I was able to buy a Canon SD1000 (I decided to give this to my brother as a gift) and a Canon SD870IS. They say that I have the eye for photography but I'll let you decide on that. ;)

Under one hour

2008-09-21T14:40:00.007+08:00

raymond, ipe, sensei, gg, vimz, art, cecil, me and mikey

sensei john, me, gg, vimz

at the finish line (photo courtesy of thefitmommy)

I did the PMI run this morning. The weather was great - it was cool as the sky was overcast. The trees lined on the side of the UP roads added to the coolness that already was. Compared to the Run for Your Life, PMI run drew more runners probably because of the PMI students that were present. The route was the same as run for your life - 2 laps around UP campus. I started slow on my first lap. Every now and then I would glance at my Nike+ sportsband to check my time and pace. I had this goal of finishing a 10K run under 1 hour but seeing my pace for the first lap I said to myself that this will not happen for this race. And so on the second lap, I decided not to look at my sportsband anymore but just concentrate on running. I increased my pace on the last 500 meters. Nearing the finish line, I decided to look up to check the official time and to my surprise the time read as 59 minutes. I sprinted and crossed the finish line at 59:58!!! My sportsband registered exactly 1 HR but I stopped the time few seconds after I crossed the finish line. So now that I have done 10K under 1 hour, next goal is 10K under 55 minutes.

2008 ADB Invitational Volleyball Tournament

2008-09-19T00:58:00.003+08:00

The Accenture Men's team made it's debut last night at the 2008 ADB Invitational Volleyball Tournament and won over Claret in 5 sets. The Accenture team - runner-up in the last season will be facing the defending champion Meralco on Sept. 22 8PM at the Greenhills Christian Fellowship Gym.

15K

2008-09-17T21:38:00.002+08:00

Runs for the last two months are 5K and 10K runs. I promised myself that if ever there will be a 15K run I will definitely go for it. Then came VSO Bahaginan's Kabahagi Ako FUNdraising RUN on Nov 9. I am definitely going to register for the 15K run. I am already excited but a bit worried if I will be able to finish it. Time for training. :)

Nike+ Human Race 10K - 08.31.08

2008-08-31T22:56:00.004+08:00

This is my 4th 10K run and probably the most challenging because of the terrain and the weather. McKinley hill and the road to Heritage Park are the killers. It was also unusually hot this morning. My official time for this 10K run (10.5K to be exact) is 1:06:39.

After the run, the Happy Feet group had the usual round of picture taking and breakfast at Chowking. We ended the day by claiming our finisher's bracelet at Nike Bonifacio High Street.

We are the [level 5] champions!

2008-08-30T18:06:00.004+08:00

Last Aug 16, 2008 the Accenture Badminton Club held the 2nd All-Men's Badminton Tournament at Yonex Badminton, Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong. After joining 5 tourneys, I was able to finally bring home the level 5 championship trophy. Thank you to my partner Willie Boy. Next season uli!

Milo Run - 08.03.2008

2008-08-03T13:08:00.003+08:00

This is my first Milo Marathon participation and my second 10K run. It was raining most of the entire race but it I enjoyed getting drenched by the rain. After the run I was able to finally meet some of the happy feet members at Jollibee Harbor Center CCP after the run. Thanks to Sir Mon for the happy feet singlet :)

Run! Run!

2008-07-13T19:57:00.005+08:00

Aside from being a volleyball addict, I am now hooked into running. I started running last year. The Adidas King of the Road 2007 was my first run and I would like to thank Roselle (my friend from FOM Choir) for encouraging me to participate. From 5K, I was able to complete my first 10K run just last month courtesy of Rush to Infinity run. I am now looking forward for my next 10K run at the Milo Marathon. Here are some pics from my runs. Sayang hindi lahat ng running events my picture ako.

Volleyball pictures

2008-07-13T19:40:00.006+08:00

Here are some pictures from the Accenture Volleyball League, Volle 650 Tournament and ADB tournament.

AVL 2008

AVL 2007

Volle 650

AVL 2006

ADB Tourney 2006

Stop and Stare

2008-03-23T23:14:00.003+08:00

OneRepublic - Stop And Stare

This town is colder now, I think it's sick of us
It's time to make our move, I'm shakin off the rust
I've got my heart set on anywhere but here
I'm staring down myself, counting up the years
Steady hands, just take the wheel...
And every glance is killing me
Time to make one last appeal... for the life I lead

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're 'here' not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need
Oh, can u see what I see

They're tryin to come back, all my senses push
Un-tie the weight bags, I never thought I could...
Steady feet, don't fail me now
Gonna run till you can't walk
But something pulls my focus out
And I'm standing down...

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh
Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're here not there
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need
Oh, you don't need
What u need, what u need...

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be
Oh, do u see what I see...

Official KOTR Results

2007-08-11T01:19:00.001+08:00

Place No. Name Age S Ra 5k Pace
===== ====== =========== ==== = == ===== ====
244 6665 Wilbert Lacbay 30 M 5 35:32 7:07

Not bad for a first timer di ba? :)

King of the Road

2007-07-01T23:35:00.000+08:00

Matagal ko ng gustong sumali sa mga fun run. I'm not sure if it is the lack of time or the lack of encouragement but I was able to finally sign-up to a 5K run for Adidas King of the Road.

I woke up very early kanina and found myself at the Quirino Grandstand at 5 in the morning. Although kulang sa training, tulog at hindi pa nakakarecover from a tiring volleyball finals, I was able to complete the 5K run in more or less 35 minutes. Not sure if this is a good time but I am satisfied. Mas marami kayang nahuli sa akin. :P Kahit in the middle of the race sumasakit na yung tagiliran ko at mga legs ko tuloy pa rin ako sa pagkatakbo. Sa next running event I will definitely go for 10K. This will be a yearly thing for me.

Bago

2007-03-31T02:35:00.000+08:00

Shucks! Tagal ko na rin palang hindi na-u-update itong blog ko. Almost one year na rin! Hehehe...

So anong bago? Una, new pairs of shoes! Nakabili na rin ako ng Mizuno at New Balance rubber shoes. One for volleyball and the other pang-gym.

At syempre bagong phone! After more than 3 years I was finally able to retire my SE T610. Naka-SE W850i na ako - 3G, 2MP camera, 1G memory stick at walkman. Yabang...hahaha!!! Pano ba naman ngayon lang ako nagkapera.

Birthday Birthday

2006-05-21T19:31:00.000+08:00

Just recently celebrated my 29th birthday. Yes 29 na ako at ang tanda ko na pala. But some say i look only 25 or 26 (Naks!). Hehehe. Anyway, I celebrated my birthday in Bohol. Maraming firsts nung birthday ko. This is the first time that I celebrated my birthday outside Metro Manila and spent it without my family, first plane ride (yup, hindi pa ako nakakasakay ng airplane), first time in Bohol and Cebu. You might be wondering bakit Cebu samantalang Bohol yung trip namin. Well, na bumped off lang naman kami from our flight kasi we arrived late at the airport. We were 9 in the group but only 6 seats were left. The following day pa yung next flight to Bohol and our options were to take the flight the following day or take the flight to Cebu and just take a ferry to Bohol. So we chose the latter and that is how we ended up in Cebu. Ang galing no!

Ganda ng Bohol! I spent my birthday at Bohol Beach Club, kung saan maganda ang sand, malinis ang tubig at presko/sariwa ang hangin. Hay, sarap talaga magbakasyon. Hanggang dito na lang muna yung kwento ko.

Gym

2006-04-03T17:11:00.000+08:00

Just recently ko lang na realize na one na year na rin pala akong nag gy-gym. Looking back,
I have lost more than 20 lbs and I now have a 32 inch waistline (from 35 or 36 ata). Hindi naman ako ganun kataba pero when I looked at my pictures (see my pictures sa friendster) then and now, dun ko nakikita na sulit naman yung binabayad ko sa gym. Pwede na akong maging spokesperson for weight loss! Hehehe

So what now? Target ko ngayon ay maging 30 in ang waistline ko! (goodluck sa akin, ang lakas ko pa namang kumain) at mapagganda pa ang katawan ko especially yung chest (naks!).

I'm back!!!

2006-01-26T22:48:00.000+08:00

I'm back! Hehehe... It just so happened that my team mate accidentally discovered that the internet connection in the office has been restored. So here I am, taking advantage of the opportunity by updating my blog...

Walang silbi

2005-10-23T13:18:00.000+08:00

These past few days, feeling ko nakapa-inutil ko!

Inutil on all things - volleyball, work, my friends and my family. :(

Time off

2005-10-11T19:21:00.000+08:00

Being a gym addict as I am, taking time off from gym this week will be difficult for me. By doing this, I hope I can improve my volleyball game and increase my work output. Sana lang wag akong magkasakit sa gagawin kong ito (or won't experience withdrawal symptoms...Hehehehe). So help me God...

Ang lalaking walang pahinga

2005-10-01T08:53:00.000+08:00

Friday.
Woke up at 6:00 AM
Started my usual trip to the office at 7:00 AM
Arrived in the office at 9:00AM and worked my butt off until 7:30PM.
Volleyball game from 8:30PM (or was it 9PM?) til 10:30PM. We won the game! Yahoo!!!
Watched the game after ours until 12MN.

Saturday
Late dinner/midnight snack at (Pinoy Big...hehehe) Brothers Burger Rockwell.
Went home to get my stuff for the next day's volleyball game. Thanks for the ride Nalds! :)
Arrived in the office at 3:30AM
Okay, I actually slept for 3 hours...
7:30AM - Started my weekend work
9:30AM Breakfast at Mcdo
Volleyball game at 12NN
Work again from 2 - 5PM
Volleyball game again at 5:30PM
Dinner at Pancake House Metrowalk after the game

Finally, I was able to find the comfort of my bed around 1AM...

Still in the office

2005-09-27T22:13:00.000+08:00

It's already past 10PM and I'm still in the office....huhuhuhu :(

Gutom na ako at masakit na ulo ko!

Busy, busy, busy

2005-09-27T21:47:00.000+08:00

Just dropping by coz i missed by blog. It's been 2 weeks since my last post!!! Hehehe... Isn't it obvious that I've been VERY busy these past few weeks? I've been juggling my sched between work ang volleyball.

Well bye for now!!! I really haven't got much time to write a new post.... :(

Psalm 23

2005-09-12T15:22:00.000+08:00

Psalm 23
(For the Work Place)

The Lord is my real boss, and I shall not want.He gives me peace, when chaos is all around me.He gently reminds me to pray and do all things without murmuring and complaining.

He reminds me that he is my source and not my job.He restores my sanity everyday and guides my decisions that I might honor him in all that I do.

Even though I face absurd amounts of e-mails, system crashes, unrealistic deadlines, budget cutbacks, gossiping co-workers, discriminating supervisors and an aging body that doesn't cooperate every morning, I still will not stop--- for He is with me! His presence, His peace, and His power will see me through.

He raises me up, even when they fail to promote me.He claims me as His own, even when the company threatens to let me go. His Faithfulness and love is better than any bonus check.

His retirement plan beats every 401k there is!When it's all said and done, I'll be working for Him a whole lotlonger and for that, I BLESS HIS NAME!!!!!!

Disappointments...

2005-09-12T14:39:00.000+08:00

- Not being promoted this year! (I'll write more on this next time)

- Losing game one of ADB Volleyball tournament

Mondays

2005-09-12T13:38:00.000+08:00

I hate Mondays but today is different for me. I woke up early - around 5:30AM and arrived in the office earlier than the usual (when I say early it means before 9AM...hehehe). I was expecting to start the week right however, I have this terrible cough and colds. By lunch time, I was not feeling well - was not able to go to the gym :( . Now I am afraid that I might not be able to attend volleyball practice this evening. What a way to start the week... I just hope I get better soon.