Truth be told, I’m far from being the athlete-type. Suffice it to say that I don’t run for pleasure or even for fitness. I only run when running after my kids. Haha!
That being the case, I’ve never participated in any fun runs before. And since I’m usually the one organizing our family’s activities, my hubby or kids have not really participated in any fun runs either. So, you can just imagine their surprise when I accepted an invitation for all of us to participate in the Nickelodeon Slime Cup Run 2016. Well, for most of us, anyway. Since I’m pregnant I couldn’t join my hubby and kids. I just took photos and watched the race. Haha!
Anyway, the reason why I accepted the invitation was because of the following:
- It was almost the end of the summer and I wanted to have a family activity that everyone will enjoy before the kids go back to school.
- Nickelodeon actually brought back SLIME CUP as a global campaign this year but this was the first running event for Nickelodeon Philippines so I didn’t want to miss it.
- Everyone, from the little ones to parents, and even dogs can join.
- I knew getting slimed is an experience that I want my kids to enjoy at least once in their lives.
- Partial proceeds of the Slime Cup Run 2016 will be given to the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), which I think is awesome.
My hubby was actually skeptical because call time at the SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds on May 29 was at 5:30 am. That meant we had to wake up at 3:00 a.m., have breakfast and get everyone ready to go by 4:30 a.m. Not such an easy feat when you’re bringing three kids. But hooray, we were able to do it! We arrived at the event 15 minutes before the racers were asked to assemble at the starting line.
Here are my racers right before the 3K race began.
By the way, there were three race categories that day:
- 200m dash for kids aged 7 and below
- 1K race for individual runners and dog and owner tandems
- 3K race for families, individuals and runners in pairs
I chose the 3K race for my family. I figured it would be more fun for them to do it together as a sort of dad and kids bonding activity.
The event actually started with a stretching routine led by no less than Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick Starfish, who served as this year’s Slime Cup ambassadors. They also started off the race.
Unfortunately for preggy me, I wasn’t able to watch the whole course of the race because that would have been exhausting. I found out later on that there were obstacle courses throughout the race where participants had to hop, skip and crawl. There were ninjas too who tried to distract or stop them. Obviously, it was all for fun though because the race didn’t only require running and there really was no pressure to win. I’m just sad I wasn’t able to get photos of them actually racing and going through the obstacle courses.
Here are my racers after they finished the race. They didn’t win any medals but I’m so proud of them! I actually had some doubts that they’d be able to. Haha!
After the race came the slime. Yahoo! I actually asked them to go through the slime twice because I wasn’t able to get a nice photo of them the first time. They were game though. After all, at Nickelodeon, getting slimed is an honor, a celebration and a happy experience.
Although I wasn’t able to join the race or get slimed, at least I got to join the family after at the event area.
There were so many booths from the event sponsors, such as Barbie, BOOMCo, Happee Kiddie Toothpaste, Jiggels, Magnolia Chocolait, Milkita Lollipops, Plus! Juice Drink, Propan TLC Drops with Zinc, Sketchers Kids, and Toy Kingdom. The official venue partner was of course, SM Mall of Asia, and other partners include Chris Sports, Gatorade, Maynilad and Pet Express.
My kids were able to enjoy some of the fun games in the booths.
Overall, it was a very fun experience. What a way to end our summer vacation! Thank you, Nickelodeon!
For more information about Nickelodeon in Asia, visit www.nick-asia.com.
Like you, I only run to chase my son, hehehe!. I joined Fun Run before because my husband registered our family in their office event. 3k run is ok but more than that baka gumulong na ko. 🙂
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This was fun! I wanted to get slimed myself!!! Hehehe! There were a lot of activities pala! Super enjoy ang mga kids! And I wonder, did Spongebob and Patrick finished the race? Hehehe!
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Looks like you had a fun bonding fam day. Nickelodeon visited my children’s school last year. My 7 year old told me it was so much fun. He said he joined games and almost got slimed. He brought home a loot bag and some free products from that event.
Juvy Ann recently posted…End of Summer Hurrah at Club Manila East
What a great bonding activity for your family! I’m sure you had loads of fun! I love the mascots haha
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It looks like your kids had so much fun! I recall tuloy watching nick shows and loving the slime for the live shows! Sooo fun!
Denice recently posted…It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
This is such a fun event for kids! I can imagine the excitement of other kids who are fond of spongebob and patrick! Hihi
Michelle recently posted…From A Corporate Junkie To A Work-At-Home Momma
That event looks really fun. I am not into fun run also but if my family wants it I will definitely do it.
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Ahahahah!! No to funrun but yes to run after kids haha! Full of fun ang daming activities
Aw, this is definitely a fun, fun, fun time! I would stop to have a picture with Spongebob! lol!
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We’re also not the athletic type of family. I think I would have been game to join this sort of event though as it’s for the whole family. Except for the super early call time. Haha!
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It’s a fun sight to see the whole family enjoying an activity together and for such a good cause! I’m sure you’ll all be joining more fun runs in the future.
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wow looks like you had fun! Ah the nickelodeon slime sure brings back memories of childhood 🙂
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wow looks like you had fun! Ah the nickelodeon slime sure brings back memories of childhood 🙂
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Was supposed to go to this but it was right after bloggers United and I just couldn’t find the strength. Sayanggggg :((
Just seeing spongebob and patrick made me regret not going to this event. Though my three boys are all pretending to be grown ups, they are still thrilled seeing their all time fave tv cartoon characters. Ihihi. Looking at the photos show you really had fun.
Too bad I missed this event! It would have been my first fun run.
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Sayang, di kami nakasama dito. Parang ang saya saya. 🙂
Celerhina Aubrey recently posted…What’s in a name?
What a fun and healthy way to bond with the kids. Too bad me and my siblings missed this. It would have been wonderful. I love Spongebob, it brings childhood memories.
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