To put it succinctly WE are getting ready and are on the final stages of our preparation for the marathon this Sunday.

Similar to most Filipinos running a marathon in Manila, WE wish that there will be adequate amounts of water and that there will be enough clouds on the atmosphere to block significant amounts of radiation from the sun. Call us pessimists, but WE doubt our wishes will come into being.

WE have observed Filipino runners make provision for sports drinks, gels, skin lubricants and running apparel in a compulsive manner when preparing for an important race. A totally logical form of approach considering the usual scarcity of water and other forms of re-hydrating fluids in Philippine running events, not to mention the tropical climate. WE would like to adhere to this norm considering that the human body WE will assume for the race still has terrestrial requirements.

WE have prepared a list of the implements and substances needed for July 5.

• Race Number w/ pre-attached pins
• Milo Singlet
• Compression Leggings
• Sports Socks
• Asics Gel Oberon (Color Green)
• Fuel Belt, 4 Flasks – filled with zodan, a liquid-like concoction of hyper-active particles with high osmolality meant to invigorate a carbon-based life form.
• StarGlasses - purchased from a merchant residing at Sector 4 of the Crab Nebula. Looks like regular polarized sunglasses but is a mini-computer with GPS read-out, x-ray vision, life-signs scanning and several other functions that its artificial intelligence is capable of.
• Anti-Gluon Gun – to unravel the atoms of any being that might display hostility towards us. Small enough to fit in the Fuel Belt pouch.

If there would be any suggestions as for other things to bring on a race, it would be most welcomed.

In addition to tapering WE are also consuming large amounts of of Milo to store enough “Olympic energy”… once again, pardon our attempt for human humor.

Run Strong and Prosper!

The Milo Marathon, WE were informed, is the Philippines' premiere running event. What better way for us to begin running but by joining this race?

Yesterday, WE telepathically communicated with Mr. Biscocho* regarding the registration process. He agreed to register a "representative" of ours for the full marathon and WE've already received the race packet he sent.

The Milo Marathon race packet consists of a race number, four safety pins, and a green singlet (WE like the color green, a pity you humans cannot ever have that skin tone). Where was the race map? WE had another telepathic conference with the race organizers* and WE found out that it should have been common knowledge that the race will start at Quirino Grandstand like it always has and will follow the same route it had for the past 4 years. Excuse us, we are still very green with races and all.

WE have selected a male Filipino to serve as a vessel for our collective consciousness. WE would like to have a singular experience of our first marathon for us to closely mimic your kind. The male WE selected has had adequate marathon training and WE have been in telepathic contact with him for weeks. WE have, just now, assimilated him. With consent , of course.

WE are ready for our first marathon. WE can only imagine if the running community is ready for us.


*Mr. Biscocho's memory of our encounter has been thoroughly erased and replaced with random experiences. Memory erasure is a painless process.