Best of 2008: As I See It

1. Best Thing That Happened: Surging Popularity of Running



2. Next Best Thing: More women joining races



3. Welcome Development: Greater corporate sponsorship (more giveways!)



4. Another Welcome Development: Babies-on-strollers and dogs joining road races



5. Best Online Development: Birth of running forum (takbo.ph)



6. Race of the Year: New Balance Powerrace



7. Most Attended Race: Milo Marathon Finals



8. Most Festive Race: Milo Marathon Finals



9. Best Family-oriented Race: Unicef's Walk on the Child Side



10. Fun Race of the Year: Isuzu's Shake, Rattle and Roll



11. Race Venue of the Year: Clark Freeport Zone



12. Most Scenic Route: Heritage Park



13. Most Challenging Roads: McKinley Hills



14. Best Route to Get a PR: Roxas Boulevard



15. Best Place for Practice Run: Ayala Alabang Village



16. Best Race Singlet: New Balance Powerrace



17. Best Proof of Finish: Medal from NB Powerrace



18. Best Improvement in Race Conduct: Same day release of results (UP Ictus Run)



19. Welcome Change in Race Conduct: Use of Timing Chip (NB Balance Powerrace)



20. Best Ad Campaign: Love/Hate. This is the New Balance