An Awardee: a Recognition that Never Was

The  unused Mardi Gras mask with materials carefully selected by yours truly for this event  I laud RunRio for its noble cause—giving back to runners and recognizing their achievements in a ceremony prepared solely for them.  But no matter how small or grand an awarding ceremony is, missing out a small detail such as a nameContinue reading “An Awardee: a Recognition that Never Was”

One Fine Sunday Morning Run

It has been roughly almost two weeks since my visit to Baguio City for the 2013 Panagbenga a season of blooming flower festival, but still have yet to write an article about it. Missing to do a long slow distance (LSD) the other weekend, I made up for it last Sunday. Meanwhile, the day beforeContinue reading “One Fine Sunday Morning Run”

Race Against Raze 2 Race Kit Raffle Winners

Not three but four!  Yes, you have read it right.  Decided to include another 5K kit in the raffle as additional giveaway. Congratulations to the following readers for winning FREE “Race Against Raze” race kit!  Readers and Distance Category RYAN HALAGNA 3K JHUDANN PRECILLAS 5K RONALDO DAMASCO NILLUSGUIN 5K RHOZALLINO RAMONES 10K All winners willContinue reading “Race Against Raze 2 Race Kit Raffle Winners”

An Award for this Blog!

This blog was meant as a vehicle to hone my skills in writing.  What better way to do it than by journaling something about that interests me most, running.  It never occurred to me that I could be a blogger since writing is my waterloo in my secondary years.  I tried to improve step-by-step, didContinue reading “An Award for this Blog!”

Ecstatic with Unexpected Podium Finish

12 January 2013 — On my way out, a light rain began to fall and the sky was overcast. Crazy it may seem, but I was heading to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex at about 5:15 AM to join a one-kilometer run.  Yes, you’ve read it right.  One kilometer, not my usual race, uh, but “why this?”  SufficeContinue reading “Ecstatic with Unexpected Podium Finish”

From a Sea of Reds to an Ocean of Black and Lime Green: the 2012 Nike We Run Manila

2 December – I was out of the house early in the morning may be too excited to get to race site for the annual Nike 10K run.  I really thought I couldn’t make it this year, but many thanks to Nike and to the We Run Manila Team for the invitation and for making itContinue reading “From a Sea of Reds to an Ocean of Black and Lime Green: the 2012 Nike We Run Manila”

For the Love of RUnning: My Run United Philippine Marathon Experience

Commitment.  Lifestyle.  Perserverance.  Discipline.  Determination.  Passion.  Courage.  Motivation.  Fun.  Wellness.  Confidence.  Fitness.  Health.  Strength.  Inspiration.  Family.  Friends.  Active.  Personal goal.  These are the words written on the front side of the shirt, the loyalty running shirt given to runners who have completed the Run United (RU) series this year and couldn’t be luckier to haveContinue reading “For the Love of RUnning: My Run United Philippine Marathon Experience”

Corregidor International Half Marathon 2012 Launched

The 3rd Corregidor International Half Marathon (CIHM) which is organized and managed by Big, Big, Big, Inc. was launched last Thursday night, October 11 attended by media people including runner-bloggers.       This year’s edition dubbed as Showdown on the Rock is expected to intensify a runner’s competitive spirit.  Notable changes are also expected toContinue reading “Corregidor International Half Marathon 2012 Launched”

Run United Trilogy Completed!

The pie is now complete. September 16 — Yes, I completed the trilogy again. The first one I did two or three years ago.   With barely three weeks left to get back into training plus a few short runs every now and then, I wasn’t sure how well I would do in this 32-kilometer race.  Continue reading “Run United Trilogy Completed!”