After such a long hiatus from racing, it was a comeback for me to run in short distances such as the recently held Nike We Run Manila 10K. My goal for this race was to test whether my speed work training has improved my running pace. Running in ultra distances has changed my pace sinceContinue reading “Nike We Run Manila: The Reds”
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Let there be Light: Isang Litrong Liwanag Green Revolution
Light is a symbol of … rebirth freedom from ignorance positive affirmation hope truth enlightenment clear thinking opportunity new things teachings cleansing Divine power clearing up of things innovation idea … and the list goes on. Let there be light is an English translation from a phrase written in Hebrew language. It is a verse takenContinue reading “Let there be Light: Isang Litrong Liwanag Green Revolution”
Divas Half Marathon Series: I’ll Run This Someday
Last month (two weeks ago to be exact), I received an e-mail from a good friend of mine Doc Marvin a.k.a Nuttybunny in the running community, who is currently pursuing his medical studies in the States. When I finally saw the site he mentioned in his e-mail, it sparked my interest. “Someday I’ll run inContinue reading “Divas Half Marathon Series: I’ll Run This Someday”
Runrio Trilogy Leg 2. Run United 2: My 16th Half Marathon
Caught off guard. Yes, that was what I felt when I received an e-mail from a fellow blogger, Vimz a.k.a. Kulit Runner, reminding me where and when to claim the race kit for the Run United 2. I totally forgot about this particular race since I was looking forward to the upcoming Run United provincialContinue reading “Runrio Trilogy Leg 2. Run United 2: My 16th Half Marathon”
ABS-CBN’s STORYLINE Featured a 75-year old Runner, Alfredo Fototana “You’re Never Too Old to Run”
Last night, while I was trying to solve sudoku puzzles, my attention was caught by a late night show from a local channel ABS-CBN. I have watched a segment of this show once. That was last year I think. And if I remember right, it featured different stories of real people—ordinary people … your every dayContinue reading “ABS-CBN’s STORYLINE Featured a 75-year old Runner, Alfredo Fototana “You’re Never Too Old to Run””
My First 2-Mile Barefoot Run, 6 August 2011
When I saw the latest blog post of Sir Jovie a.k.a. Bald Runner (BR) about a race on barefoot running, my interest was sparked. It was a post about a two-mile run or equivalent to a three-kilometer run. In my mind this was something new considering that I’ve been running since 2003 wearing running shoesContinue reading “My First 2-Mile Barefoot Run, 6 August 2011”
Runner’s Blues, of Being Slow, and Running the Takbo.ph Runfest
A few months back I already notified my good friend Queenie, fondly called “Que”, that I would not be joining the Takbo.ph Run Fest. Not because I didn’t want to. Just not having the same zest to run after finishing the BDM 102K Ultramarathon sometime in March. Yes, it has been over three months yetContinue reading “Runner’s Blues, of Being Slow, and Running the Takbo.ph Runfest”
Newbie 101: The 5K Run
Running in a 5K race in 2007 after a year of hiatus from training, mind you, I could hardly reach the finish line. Without proper training, a five-kilometer run wouldn’t be that easy. Recently I came across two websites that discuss how the 5km races help one’s fitness and motivate runners to trainContinue reading “Newbie 101: The 5K Run”
This Blog is in its Fourth Year
VSO Kabahagi Fun Run 2010 Wow, time flies so fast. Never knew this blog would reach this far. Yep, it’s now in its fourth year. Before putting this post into writing, I revisited what I’ve written in the past three years and it amazed me really to read some of my previous posts and hadContinue reading “This Blog is in its Fourth Year”
Happy Feet Running Group Featured in Front Runner and Multisport Magazines
It came as a surprise when I got a text message from Jonel Mendoza, editor of Front Runner, that Happy Feet running group was featured finally in their magazine (Front Runner Magazine, April 2011). Many thanks to Jonel and the staff of Front Runner for giving me the opportunity to write about the groupContinue reading “Happy Feet Running Group Featured in Front Runner and Multisport Magazines”
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