Sunday, August 17, 2008 marked the birth of the runner in me. It was the first ever Miracle Run by Men’s Health Magazine (Philippines) and it was my first ever race. I, together with several of my colleagues, decided to join this run for the benefit of GMA Kapuso Foundation so that in our own…
Category: Firsts
The Trip Down Memory Lane: 1st Anniversary of Running
I can’t believe it, today is the first anniversary of my first ever run! Time runs fast when you’re having fun. I haven’t even completed my first anniversary special post! I just want to greet my comrades that started with me during that “Miracle.” Looking back there’s nothing then that speaks “runner” on my attire:…
When Runners Don’t Run: XT
Cross-training (XT) is an activity runners engage in when they’re not running, or to put it in simpler terms, XT is simply doing something else, training-wise. XT allows you to maintain a certain level of activity while your muscles are recovering so that the rest of your body has a time to catch up making…
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…
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…
Countdown to TNF100
I can’t believe it, the moment of truth is coming, and my excitement is definitely building. TNF100 Philippines is almost here! Today, Thursday, is my last day at the office for the week. Because of this I have to finish every task that I have, hastily—all because of this race. So in a way I…
A Blog (Post) About Blogging: runningpinoy’s 6th Month Online
Today, runningpinoy (the blog site) is celebrating its half-anniversary online! (Yay!) It was like yesterday when I posted my first post, celebrated my first month, and now it is six months old! I was looking forward to blogging about this blog and on its first half year online I can get away with it. This…
First Quarter Summary
It was like yesterday when we celebrated New Year’s and now we’re entering the second quarter of the year. It had been a very fast three months for me and surprisingly most of my goals for the year are already achieved; add to that a lot of firsts. 2009 Goals Get a Garmin. This was…
Condura Run 21K: My Half-Marathon Debut and the Making of a Running Bandit
The Condura Run last Sunday was easily one of the best races of the year not only for its historic SkyWay route but also in terms of how well it was organized. To the organizers, especially to the running brothers Patrick and Ton Concepcion, thank you for making this great race possible and congratulations for…
Feb Summary: Raceless But Not Runless
February was a great month, but in terms of races it’s not as fulfilling as I had expected. Major races during the month were scheduled on the second half, which was the time I left for US, resulting in a raceless month for me—a first since I started running regularly. Being raceless doesn’t really mean…
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