This runner just had a great comeback race at the trails of Nuvali. This runner had just been reunited with running friends. This runner had to wake up extra early to catch his bus. And this runner had a lot of mud in his recently washed trail running shoes! But this runner was more than…
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34th National MILO® Marathon
It was like yesterday when I had my first marathon with the 33rd National MILO® Marathon last year as I remember vividly all the trials and lessons I learned with that wonderful experience of a lifetime. I remember that it was one of the best races in the country that year outdone only by the…
Ten Running Essentials 2010 Edition
My first post about the ten running essentials served as my shopping guide when I was just starting with the sport. Back then I had no experience to rely on so I was dependent on guides like these. Now, more than a year hence I can say I’ve gained some knowledge to finally update the…
More than a Name Change: Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) 2010
Last year was my first ever marathon outside the Philippines during what was then called Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM). This year, Standard Chartered, the event’s title sponsor, decided to give it some makeover by having a name change. But the changes with this year’s event is more than superficial—new sponsors, Race Director, routes, and…
RP’s Shoe Designs
Remember my ancient post on mi adidas? For the longest time I can only imagine myself designing a shoe of my own and by chance I happen to drop by mi adidas’ site. To my pleasant surprise I found that the site now allows us to customize a variety of shoe designs as base for…
Ask RP: Buying Shoes
I’ve been receiving quite a handful of enquiries lately from various fronts about all sorts of topics, and so for the convenience and benefit of all stakeholders I decided to post my replies here. While I don’t claim to be “all-knowing” and didn’t intended this it’s probably inevitable with any runners with presence online. Without…
The Score with Score Card
What is a Score Card? Simply put it is a card designed for athletes and sports-minded persons alike. Spearheaded by Sports Media Asia (SMA), the country’s premiere sports media and marketing group, it is a card that not only looks cool, it also gives added benefits like discounts to products and services, priority for participation…
TNF100 Philippines 2010: Prep Up
This year one of the region’s toughest ultramarathon race is back, The North Face 100. For its 2010 edition it would be held in the Philippines’ summer capital, Baguio City (1,500 meters above sea level). TNF100 is not your “typical” trails—the higher elevation should pose a greater challenge. TNF100 holds a special place in my…
Me and My GF’s First Running Anniversary
Exactly one year ago (January 18, 2009), my GF (405) and I had our first run together, on a perfect location, in a great race. It was during The North Face Thrill of the Trail in Nasugbu, Batangas that we got to know each other well, and what an idyllic setting it was. First Run…
2009: Year in Review (Part 2: The Bests and the Worsts)
Not all races are made equal and this is the time to give due credit to those that gave us great experiences. Because of the ordeal many runners encountered during the period it was requested that penitent races also be mentioned (79% of respondents to my poll want bloggers to feature lowlights for the year). …
Singapore Special: Pre-Race Tour (Day 02)
As a tourist in the 21st century it is probably a mortal sin not to have a camera of sorts especially on foreign land, so for my second day in Singapore finding one comes on top of my itinerary. Being a gadget hub I sure didn’t have any difficulty finding one for me in Singapore. …
Shoe Review: New Balance 681
Choosing a good quality shoe need not be expensive. The 681 from New Balance in an entry level running shoe that not only looks good, it also performs well. Features First Glance At first glance the 681 looks good and upon closer inspection you’ll notice the Abzorb cushioning is also placed in the forefoot area. …
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