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One Down, Two More to Go

Approaching Finish Line I almost panicked upon hearing Lupang Hinirang being played while I was getting off from the taxi. I quickly scanned the venue for the location of the baggage area. “My, I’m late,” I said to myself. But I knew I had enough time before I left my place. How come the raceContinue reading “One Down, Two More to Go”

Look Who’s Dancing

“Dancing and running shake up the chemistry of happiness.” – Mason Cooley “I gotta a feeling that tonight’s gonna a be a good night, that tonight’s gonna be a good, good, night, that tonight’s gonna be a good night hooo hooo,” my fave line from a Black Eyed Peas’ popular song. I considered it asContinue reading “Look Who’s Dancing”

Musings of a Neophyte Aquathlete

Do you believe that things do happen for a reason?I do. This happened in 1992. I was seated, typical Indian style, along the beach, watching friends swimming in the sea. I didn’t join them for one sole reason. I can’t swim. I can’t float. That was also the day when I said to myself, “youContinue reading “Musings of a Neophyte Aquathlete”

6th Philippine Blogging Summit

When I started this blog three years ago, I created it with zero knowledge. It was like groping in the dark but with the aid of Help Menu and the expertise of some IT friends, I eventually found my way through. For these past three years that I have been running and blogging, I noticedContinue reading “6th Philippine Blogging Summit”

Running and Blogging Connection

If you were fond of watching movies in any of the Ayala Malls, you would see this video ad on Ovi users featuring bloggers. One of them is Anton Diaz, a fellow runner and blogger, who owns Our Awesome Planet blog. I met Anton three years ago during the Mommy Milkshake run at the Fort.Continue reading “Running and Blogging Connection”

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: a Memoir: a Must-read

Remember that time when I personally recommended the book entitled, “Born to Run,” for you to read? Well, here’s another good read. This book was given to me as a birthday gift last year. But it took me eight months before I finally opened its pages. When I saw its title, especially, with the word,Continue reading “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running: a Memoir: a Must-read”

Marathon Running with a Vengeance: Condura Skyway Marathon 2010

This is it! There’s no turning back now. I need to finish this race or else all the hard work and training will just go down the drain. Days before Condura, some of my friends have asked me whether I have a target time or am I aiming for a PR (Personal Record). But IContinue reading “Marathon Running with a Vengeance: Condura Skyway Marathon 2010”

2009 Year Ender

Another year has passed and it’s time for reflection. I know. It’s been awhile since the last time I posted in my blog. For some unfathomable reason, the idea of writing another post before the year ended was just too much. The Baguio race was supposed to be my year ender race but I endedContinue reading “2009 Year Ender”

2009 Book of Lists

A total of 27 races for me in 2009. Not bad, eh? MY NOTABLE FIRSTS Full Marathon (42.195 km) Pasig International Marathon 30-km Race 30 for 30 Road Race in Baguio City Aquathlon Race 1st Corregidor Aquathlon 21km Official Pacer 1st Quezon City International Marathon Podium Finish 33rd Milo Marathon 21k Elims Botak sa BaguioContinue reading “2009 Book of Lists”

Mizuno Running Clinic Graduates 2/e

It was my second attempt to join the Mizuno running clinic. My reason? I didn’t complete the first one. I couldn’t go out of the house because of Typhoon Emong (international codename Chan-hom) which brought lots of rains one Thursday night. I decided to might as well make up for it the second time around.Continue reading “Mizuno Running Clinic Graduates 2/e”