Singing the national anthem at the recently held Takbo.ph Runfest Fun Run last Sunday was no easy task, especially, if one has to sing it a cappella. I tell you why. (Photo courtesy of Takbo.ph) I only learned about it just two days before the event. The first thing that I did was get inContinue reading “Is Singing Like Running?”
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Newbie 101: Too Much, Too Soon
It feels good to finish a 3K. Or may be a 5K. How much more if it’s a 10K. Or, other distances. I know. I’ve been there. I was once a newbie, too. So I know how it feels. What I’ve achieved didn’t happen overnight. It took me quite sometime to do a 21K evenContinue reading “Newbie 101: Too Much, Too Soon”
This Blog is now in its Third Year
Back in 2007, I wrote: My running background is like almost every newbie runner in the world. One day a three-kilometer run for a cause by a non-governmental organization was organized and that was it. I was hooked. Started training on my own and never realized that I would be seeing myself joining races …Continue reading “This Blog is now in its Third Year”
Running Calamba City to Sta. Cruz, Laguna
It all started with an invite from Joseph aka Prince asking me to join a long run in Laguna together with some Takbo.ph runners. I decided to go for two reasons. First, it fitted my marathon training schedule. Second, though I’ve visited some of Laguna’s municipalities before, it was a good chance to see andContinue reading “Running Calamba City to Sta. Cruz, Laguna”
From Treadmill To Road Running
“What is that sport where one doesn’t need a team, not-so-expensive, a good way to keep fit, and where one can do it any time, anywhere?” This was the question I asked myself back then. And the only answer I could think of was running. In running, all I could do was tie my shoes.Continue reading “From Treadmill To Road Running”
Done with Two, One More to Go
Nature Valley Run, 2nd leg of the Runrio Trilogy 30 May 2010 Photos by Lugs Borromeo and PhotovendoI couldn’t tell much what happened during the run. My heart was not really into it and I bet you knew why. I realized though that no matter how many times one traversed the same route, with notContinue reading “Done with Two, One More to Go”
License to Run 2010 Edition
27th Runnex Executive Classic 10K 23 May 2010 Photos courtesy of Vener aka Run Unlimited and Dr. Jun Kagaoan Two years ago, I joined the 25th Executive Classic 10k of Runnex and got the surprise of my life when I placed 8th in the 10K Top Ten Women Division. Allow me to copy, cut, andContinue reading “License to Run 2010 Edition”
What An Ultra Runner Is
While browsing the Net, I came across with Ultrunr.com, a site describing what an ultra runner is, in a funny way. Visit the site for the complete list. The distance is measured by miles (1 mile = 1.609 km). Here are some of my favorites.You Know You’renAn Ultra Runner If … By: Various Authors YouContinue reading “What An Ultra Runner Is”
Baptism of Fire in Ultrarunning
1st PAU 50K Run, Tanay, Rizal Photos courtesy of Emil Ancheta aka DecipherWith the persistent but gentle prodding of Jonel aka BugoBugo85 plus the encouragement of some running friends like Sir Jovie aka Baldrunner, Francis, Mel, Gab, Luis aka GBM, Rodel aka Argonaut among others, what reasons do I have “not to” try ultra running?Continue reading “Baptism of Fire in Ultrarunning”
Trail Running Ultra Marathon: a Personal Narrative by Someone Who Finished TNF100
“Discover tales of awe-inspiring tale of real people in their quest for self mastery…” Yes, that’s what my blog says. Having said that, here’s a personal account of someone who conquered the risky 100-kilometer trail running race held in Baguio City organized by The North Face. No pictures were included in this post since hisContinue reading “Trail Running Ultra Marathon: a Personal Narrative by Someone Who Finished TNF100”
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