Last night, while I was trying to solve sudoku puzzles, my attention was caught by a late night show from a local channel ABS-CBN. I have watched a segment of this show once. That was last year I think. And if I remember right, it featured different stories of real people—ordinary people … your every day heroes.
While waiting for the introduction to end, the documentary film then initially showed a pair of running shoes. I bet it would feature yet another famous runner or may be a celebrity perhaps. But I was wrong. It showed instead a 75-year old runner in the person of Mr. Alfredo Fototana, who, narrated his life story, the kind of lifestyle he had, how he got hooked on running, and his achievements as a runner.
The film is in Filipino with no English subtitles.
Interested? Please click here to watch his story.
Running Diva PH 
Hi, Roselle. I had the pleasure of talking to Mang Alfredo before and I was soooh inspired by him that I won in the age category level of the KOTR last 2008.See you on the road through 75 and beyond!
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Roselle! Do you still remember me? Grabe, ultramarathoner ka na 🙂 Really happy for you! Ako heto nagbabalik loob sa takbo :)Hope to see you one of these days on the road!GG
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To: Ms. Nora aka Golden GirlCongratulations on that feat Ms. Nora! It's really a wonder how a simple action or achievement inspires a person, eh? Look at you now … still fit and running! Yey!
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To: GigiOf course, I remember you Gigi. Don't ever wonder that I've forgotten you. Running friends I've met here virtually and ran with in races, I will never forget. Welcome back! Hope we can arrange a meet up soon. Email me, okidoks!
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Hi Ms. Running Diva,,I am so happy and thankful that you made an article about Mr. Fototana, thank you for the inspiring and graceful word about him. I hope many people can read the article and they can be inspired.
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hi nora s mang alfredo to thank you at naging inspirasyon m ako tuloy m lang yang.ako 25 yrs nang tumakbo pero d p tumitigil dahil gusto marami p ang m inspire.
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It's my honor and pleasure to feature this runner. I also congratulate the team who made this documentary possible.
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Thank you so much for gracing this page of your presence Mang Alfredo. Greatly appreciated. Will inform Ms. Nora of your visit and comment.
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