Before I got far from the group Quennie asked me if who was running with me. Being worn-out I didn’t immediately understand what the question was for and I was surprised that she was actually saying that she was ready to pace me! I was grateful enough with all the support I was getting and…
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The Chronicles of My First Marathon (Part 1)
I am a runner. I am a newbie runner that once dreamt of running the distance, and eventually, a marathon. And now almost 11 months since I took that first step on my first ever race, God was gracious enough to allow me to fulfill a dream that I used to only imagine.
Race Review: 33rd Milo Marathon Manila Eliminations
Last Sunday showcased how a long-established race could be improved—and Milo did it with flying colors. I am of course referring to the Manila Eliminations leg of the Marathon, now on its 33rd year, still being under the supervision of RACE. These reviews were based from a marathon runner’s perspective so it may differ that…
The Calm before the Storm: Countdown to the Milo Marathon
My first ever full marathon race is just a few hours away—the moment of truth is almost upon me, and with some weird sequence of events, I am relaxed and calm—much like a calm before the storm. This calm is both a blessing and a curse—I get to rest my weary body and prepare for…
runningpinoy’s 2009 Midyear Report
2009 is my first full year of running and with the first half completed its time to have a look back at some of my highlights for the first six months of the year. January The year started with “bi-polar” races: one was well praised and the other went in infamy. Of course I’m referring…
Botak 100: From an “Active Spectator’s” Perspective (Part 2)
After a few kilometers within UP Diliman Campus we exited on Katipunan Ave. and found ourselves running inside a very nice subdivision. From that point everything for me was unchartered territory—I’m glad that I have my GF405 with me to keep track on where we’re going. Eventually we arrived at Tumana Bridge that links Quezon…
Botak 100: From an “Active Spectator’s” Perspective (Part 1)
Botak 100 was the first road ultramarathon set entirely in Metro Manila with routes spanning the cities of Marikina and Quezon City and being an “active spectator” I got to see this race from a different angle this time around. I called myself an “active spectator” during this race because unlike a normal spectator that…
5th of July, 2009: The Road to the Marathon is Set
The fifth of July, 2009 at the Manila eliminations race of the 33rd Milo Marathon, the road to the marathon is set, and I’ll be having my debut. Yes, you read it right—after almost 11 months since my first race ever and 7 months since my first Milo Marathon experience, I’m taking the big leap…
Men’s Health All Terrain: Back on Trails
The All Terrain Race can be described as salvation for Men’s Health—the race was n a different caliber that everyone seemed to forget the past mishaps of races by Men’s Health. This was of course made possible by the race’s new organizer finishline.ph and with that, blazing fast race results. The Trails It’s either I’ve…
Freedom Climb Chronicles (Part 3: Day Two, The Summit of Pico de Loro)
Four in the morning: time to get up. The day of the assault to the summit has come. It was a first time for me and a few in our group to reach Pico de Loro’s beak, I mean peak, and despite seeing the pictures there’s nothing better than actually being there. Excited? Yes! (But…
Freedom Climb Chronicles (Part 2: Day One, Assault to Base Camp)
Half past nine in the morning at the jump off point of Pico de Loro: the group was complete and set for the climb. A steep incline immediately greets us and although not that difficult it was a nice welcome. The trails of Pico de Loro were very nice. Despite being a very popular trekking…
Freedom Climb Chronicles (Part 1: The Birth of the RunHikers)
It was another one of those long weekends in the country with this year’s Philippine Independence Day, June 12, falling exactly on a Friday. For the first time Filipino mountaineers stand united to create the first Freedom Climb—a flag-raising ceremony to be held atop 40 summits nationwide to commemorate the occasion. 6AM Baclaran, Parañaque City:…
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