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”
Tag Archives: long distance running
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”
Perfect Pacing and Marathon Angst
Leading the pack of half-marathon runners? This is the same question I’ve been asking myself countless of times ever since I accepted the challenge to be one of the official pacers for the 1st Quezon City International Marathon. Not an easy feat considering that it will be my first time to be a pacer inContinue reading “Perfect Pacing and Marathon Angst”
Simulator Run for Marathon Success
Just like any performance—be it recital, concert, musical competition, etc.—needs dress rehearsal. In marathons we call this as a “simulator run”. It prepares the runner’s body and mind for the race. How to be successful on race day? Schedule simulator run at least four to five weeks before the marathon. If you have access toContinue reading “Simulator Run for Marathon Success”
Race Course Accuracy: What About It?
Within my two-year stint of racing locally, I’m no longer surprise to hear complaints or disappointments from either fun runners or the hardcore ones. Could’t blame them. After all they did train and prepare for it. Some kept tab on their personal records. Others, being their first, wanted it to be a legitimate one. SomeContinue reading “Race Course Accuracy: What About It?”
Quezon City International Marathon
Last September 8, I attended the bloggers meet for the launching of the 1st Quezon City International Marathon at Kabisera Bar and Grill, Bonifacio High Street. L to R standing: Vince, Dave De Leon, Guests, Jun C, Guests, bloggers RunningPinoy, Forefoot, Jazzrunner, Kenkoy Runner, Passion Runner; seated: Bananarunning, Changeling Child, Kulit on the Run, Rose,Continue reading “Quezon City International Marathon”
Subic International Marathon Launched
Just a year ago, I had the chance to visit Subic with fellow Happy Feet runners. Two of them, Masters Totoy and Doc Oknoy, ran the full marathon which started at midnight. Please see also the Happy Feet photo on the side bar and previous blog entry, September 2008. It was an awesome experience forContinue reading “Subic International Marathon Launched”
Third Milo Race, Third 21K
Didn’t have enough preparation for the half marathon race. On top of that the weather the previous week didn’t cooperate. It rained when it was time to have a practice run. But that didn’t deter me at all. Friday night, I had to meet Queenie to get my road ID but ended up in aContinue reading “Third Milo Race, Third 21K”
SlimmeRun, 19 Apr. 2009
Left my place a little bit earlier to have time for warm-up exercises before the race. When I arrived at the venue, I’ve noticed not many runners. Either, I was too early or most of the runners were in Laguna for the Greenfield race. After I deposited my backpack, Efren, a fellow Happy Feet, sawContinue reading “SlimmeRun, 19 Apr. 2009”
Priceless Valor
It was almost springtime when I first set foot Japan in 2001. I was one of those fortunate enough to represent the Philippines for the Philippine ASEAN-Japan Friendship Association for the 21st Century Programme in cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The most significant moment during my month-long visit was when we stayed inContinue reading “Priceless Valor”
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