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I Shall Return to Corregidor

I visited this island in 2005. Then I came back to bring friends from the US and Europe two years ago. I conquered it during the 1st Corregidor Aquathlon race last year. I wrote about it quite a number of times. L~R: Vimz (Kulit Runner), Edward, James, Let (Running Mom), Erick, Running Diva, Cindy, DocContinue reading “I Shall Return to Corregidor”

Behind Every Runner’s Success…

My way of saying “thank you” to those who made my PAU ultramarathon experience in Ilocos Norte possible.Every runner’s success are people who support fellow runners in whatever they can without asking for any reward. They are also our cheerers and source of strength. Their job is ensuring needs are met during the race. TheyContinue reading “Behind Every Runner’s Success…”

Newbie 101: Running Recovery

Have you ever felt sore after each hard race? After each long run? Oh, yeah? Well, you’re not alone. Mind you, I walked like a penguin the next day after I finished Pasig International Marathon, my first marathon, last year.Walking down the stairs, especially, in public areas can be an embarrassing moment, especially, when youContinue reading “Newbie 101: Running Recovery”

The Path to Ultramarathon Running: 2nd PAU P2P 65K++ Road Race in Ilocos Norte, August 29

“Whaaat?!” “That’s far!” “Why are you doing it?” “I don’t see myself running beyond 42K.” “Wow, the farthest I’ve run is 21K.” “I’ll support you but I won’t be there physically.” “Good luck.” Do the statements above sound familiar? Do you hear them from your friends or, may be, from your own family? I getContinue reading “The Path to Ultramarathon Running: 2nd PAU P2P 65K++ Road Race in Ilocos Norte, August 29”

We’re Happy [Feet] Together

Last Sunday, August 22, was somewhat a reunion for Happy Feet (HF) runners, both the pioneers and new ones. Do they look familiar? Some of the faces you see in the photos below, well, they are just but some of those who started the running buzz, two or three years ago, through their blogs.Many thanksContinue reading “We’re Happy [Feet] Together”

Reaching Tagaytay on Foot

At the starting line, L-R: Doc T and Gab (both BDMers), Edwin aka Hawkeyeball, Running Diva, Pao aka Endangered, Joy, and Joey Five years ago, while doing my usual early morning run around Rockwell area, a runner approached and once told me that he ran all the way from Manila to Silang, Cavite. Being aContinue reading “Reaching Tagaytay on Foot”

Tanay Revisited

Three months have passed since I first set foot in Tanay, Rizal, a place where some of the country’s serious athletes train and the first 50K Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU) race was held. It was here where I had my first taste of running beyond a full marathon.It was here where I felt aweContinue reading “Tanay Revisited”

RUNNING DIVAs and the Running Skirt

It’s like a popular title of a book, “East Meets West.” Thanks to the power of technology we call Internet. It connects people from other parts of the world. It leads to people with common passion.I’ve met other running divas, two of them, albeit virtually. (Left photo: The Running Diva from Canada) I can stillContinue reading “RUNNING DIVAs and the Running Skirt”

Happy Second Anniversary and Congratulations Takbo.ph!

Congratulations to Takbo.ph on celebrating its second anniversary! Two years of being active as a blog, not only as an avenue for discussion but also as a bridge to runners in the country as well.Takbo.ph is a brainchild of Jinoe aka Manokan Express. If I remember right, he created it to answer a personal need,Continue reading “Happy Second Anniversary and Congratulations Takbo.ph!”