Two years have passed since last ultramarathon race, which was the Bataan Death March (BDM) 102-km race. I found myself wanting to go back and do another ultramarathon. While searching online sometime in June, I chanced upon a link of an ultramarathon to be staged in Tacloban City. I’ve never been to this part of the country sinceContinue reading “I Shall Return 50K Ultramarathon 2013 Finisher”
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A Slice of Humor from the Oatmeal (Runner)
Note: From The Oatmeal. (2013). Retrieved 16 July 2013 from http://theoatmeal.com/comics/running I love to eat instant or quick oats either for breakfast or dinner. Little did I know until a friend and a fellow runner, Master Eo as I fondly call him, gave this link leading to discovery of an Oatmeal site, but thenContinue reading “A Slice of Humor from the Oatmeal (Runner)”
A Chock-full and Colorful Tidbits Taken from Born to Run Book
I kept notes while reading the Born to Run book, and also wrote down some of its interesting things, line of thoughts, facts, quotes, etc. in my journal. I’d encourage you to read this book. It’s a fantastic read! Here’s a list of those, mostly to let you see a glimpse of whatContinue reading “A Chock-full and Colorful Tidbits Taken from Born to Run Book”
Good Luck to All Bataan Death March 102KM Ultramarathon Warriors!
Nearly a year had passed when I had the chance to run this prestigious ultramarathon event. And on Sunday, March 4, another batch of Bataan Death March runners will brave the same path to honor the memory of our WWII brave fallen soldiers. To all ultra marathon runners in this race, I wish you allContinue reading “Good Luck to All Bataan Death March 102KM Ultramarathon Warriors!”
102 KM All the Way: My Bataan Death March Ultramarathon Experience
This post is dedicated to all the heroes and survivors of the Bataan Death March, with thanks for their courage and sacrifice. ~●~●~ I know. I know. It took me so long to write about my BDM race. Well, writing about it was kind of difficult. I so wanted to capture great moments. But everyContinue reading “102 KM All the Way: My Bataan Death March Ultramarathon Experience”
Bataan Death March 102 Ultramarathon Race through the Eyes of a Support Crew
I was not the one who wrote this article. But Carmen, one of my support volunteers, did. This blog post is the fruit of a request to let the readers catch a glimpse of how a volunteer support works during an ultramarathon race. Read on … Trails and Thrills: My BDM 102 Journey by CarmenContinue reading “Bataan Death March 102 Ultramarathon Race through the Eyes of a Support Crew”
How I Prepared and Trained for BDM 102
I believe my preparation for BDM 102 started when I finally joined the 1st Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU) 50K race in Tanay, Rizal. It was followed by running more PAU races, like the P2P 70K race (from Pasuquin to Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte) and T2N 50K race (from Tagaytay to Nasugbu, Batangas). My performance as aContinue reading “How I Prepared and Trained for BDM 102”
Bataan Death March 102K Finisher Thanks Everyone
A sneak peek of the third edition of Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race that took place on March 5-6. It started at 10 o’clock on Saturday night, from the KM 0 in Mariveles, Bataan and ended in San Fernando, Pampanga at 4 o’clock on Sunday afternoon. Running Diva on her way toContinue reading “Bataan Death March 102K Finisher Thanks Everyone”
On Foot from Tagaytay to Nasugbu, Batangas: 4th PAU 50K Ultramarathon, November 14
My aim for this year was to only complete Runrio Trilogy. And, looked where it brought me, not only one ultramarathon race, but three.How did I make it possible for me? Oh well, there were key persons who influenced and never stopped egging me on to try one. I was the skeptic, but somehow theirContinue reading “On Foot from Tagaytay to Nasugbu, Batangas: 4th PAU 50K Ultramarathon, November 14”
What Happens After an Ultramarathon?
I felt so fine right after I finished running an ultramarathon. In fact, I walked and could even go up and down the stairs (without limping) like as if I didn’t run quite a long distance one weekend. Not been into running like what I used to. Well, except for a slow 6.5K, just twoContinue reading “What Happens After an Ultramarathon?”
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