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”
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Micah True or Caballo Blanco, 58
I only had the opportunity to meet Micah True aka Caballo Blanco or White Horse from the pages of Born to Run written by Christopher McDougall. Thanks to fellow runner Master Eo for lending me the book three years ago. Related: Born to run: a must read book Born to run, the book: in a nut shell Micah was famous for hisContinue reading “Micah True or Caballo Blanco, 58”
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”
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?”
The Path to Ultramarathon Running: 2nd PAU P2P 65K++ Road Race in Ilocos Norte, August 29
“Whaaat?!” “That’s far!” “Why are you doing it?” “I don’t see myself running beyond 42K.” “Wow, the farthest I’ve run is 21K.” “I’ll support you but I won’t be there physically.” “Good luck.” Do the statements above sound familiar? Do you hear them from your friends or, may be, from your own family? I getContinue reading “The Path to Ultramarathon Running: 2nd PAU P2P 65K++ Road Race in Ilocos Norte, August 29”
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