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Born to Run, the Book: in a Nutshell

Remember that book on superathletes I posted sometime ago? Finally! Done with it after two weeks. I knew I have seen that title before. Then I remembered, I’ve read it from a song hits mag. Well, I didn’t know much about the singer but Bruce Springsteen was a rock icon after the release of hisContinue reading “Born to Run, the Book: in a Nutshell”

The Baguio Race: a Chilly WonderRun

L-R: Bryan, Mon, yours truly, Ellen (won 9th place), Carlo, and Judah New Balance was supposed to be my last race for the year. But being asked by Ellen a.k.a. Kelcy33 and Master Mon, to go with them to Baguio, I just couldn’t say no. Besides, a 30-km race on hilly slopes would improve leg-muscleContinue reading “The Baguio Race: a Chilly WonderRun”

Born to Run: a Must-read Book

National Best Seller Born to Run : a hidden tribe, superathletes, and the greatest race the world has never seen Written by Christopher McDougall Format: Hardcover; 287 pages Publication: Knopf; 1st American ed., 2009 ISBN-10: 0307266303 ISBN-13: 978-0307266309 “Running should be free, man.” ~ Caballo Blanco I never heard of this book until Eo, freshContinue reading “Born to Run: a Must-read Book”

NB Power Race: Raising Hope

Who could forget this race? It was one Saturday morning, two months ago, when I received quite a number of text messages that it was not pushing through due to inclement weather. Tropical Storm Ondoy (international code name: Ketsana) struck, wreak havoc across Metro Manila and nearby provinces, and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.Continue reading “NB Power Race: Raising Hope”

Newbie 101: How to Choose the Right Running Watch

From being a neophyte in the running world to being more serious about the craft…Getting more serious about running, eh? If you find yourself signing up for races, running them, involving yourself in fun runs, road races, trail races, does regular training, does LSD every week, and maintains a running diary, then, my friend, youContinue reading “Newbie 101: How to Choose the Right Running Watch”

Help Others Help Themselves

L-R: Rene a.k.a. Jazzrunner, yours truly, Glenn a.k.a. Sean Williams, and Master Mon (Photo Courtesy of Rene) Charity runs are always close to my heart. After all, it was also during a charity run where my love for running started five years ago. Let It Shine Foundation sent me an invite for a bloggers meetingContinue reading “Help Others Help Themselves”

Time is Running for Recovery Run

Running a marathon can really drain one’s energy. That is, if it’s your first. Well, you don’t have to agree with me. There are those who are just too blessed with strength to run back to back marathons unscathed. I finished the full marathon injury free and I wanted it that way. L-R: Anton, ownerContinue reading “Time is Running for Recovery Run”

Sheer Will Aquathlon Cup, 3/e.

A group photo after the awarding ceremony. If you try to check the meaning of the word will, you’ll be surprised of the various meanings of this pretty simple yet powerful word. In my readings, one dictionary defined it in 19 ways. This one is my favorite. Will ~ a fixed and persistent intent orContinue reading “Sheer Will Aquathlon Cup, 3/e.”

What’s in a Medal?

“…inquire of Zeus of the flashing thunderbolt, if he has any message to give concerning men whose spirits are seeking to attain great excellence and a breathing-space from toils.” ~ excerpt from the Eighth Olympic Ode, by Pindar (c. 522-420 BC), courtesy of the Perseus Project digital library Medal is an award for doing somethingContinue reading “What’s in a Medal?”

Marathon Debut to Help Save Pasig River

After finishing the simulation run for the QCIM route, that was the day when I registered for the Pasig International Marathon, a whimsical decision to run a first full marathon. If you try to remember your Rizal subject back in college or Filipino subject during your high school years, Pasig River was mentioned by oneContinue reading “Marathon Debut to Help Save Pasig River”