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”
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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”
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”
High Definition at the Rock Awards 2009
For the first time I had the chance to watch Rock Awards held last Oct. 30. Thanks to Mykol, a fellow runner, who gave me a free ticket so I can watch live band performances. I even had to forego attending the carbo loading party hosted by Takbo.ph runners just to see this show. IContinue reading “High Definition at the Rock Awards 2009”
A Swarm of Yellow Runners
I experienced running my first half-marathon during the Adidas KOTR last year. This year, I signed up for another 21k KOTR race with the objective of beating my previous PR and treating it as a long run (adding 5k before the race and another 5k after). With fellow KOTR finishers from Takbo.ph and Happy FeetContinue reading “A Swarm of Yellow Runners”
A Cool Respite
After doing a lot of running and racing lately, which culminated during the QCIM race, a good break was all I needed, away from the bustle of city life to commune with nature. How lucky our group was, the Fishers of Men Choir, to get a pretty good package to Coron, Palawan. Airfare was availedContinue reading “A Cool Respite”
The QCIM Experience: Let’s Pace It!
Friday Night: Carbo Loading Party and Pacers Orientation Going to Quezon City was quite difficult, especially, on a Friday night. Thanks to Neil a.k.a. Crash Burn for the ride. But who would like to miss this event? It took me sometime to post this entry, as I myself was quite overwhelmed that night. For me,Continue reading “The QCIM Experience: Let’s Pace It!”
Running Diva PH 