In light of running events getting postponed or cancelled, I decided to sign-up for my first virtual run!
Category: Long Runs
Back on the Road: Running Commonwealth Avenue and C5 (Again)
It’s been ages since I last run on the road outside of races and I’m glad I finally did! I didn’t join any races for the month of September but I’m glad that something came along to motivate me out of my bed.
Product Review: Unilab Active Health Sports Gel
(Update: This product has been discontinued) To those running long distances (usually half marathons or longer) energy gels serve as a very convenient source of nutrition: they don’t spoil easily, comes in a minimal packaging, and provide an energy boost without needing to chew. All brands available in the local market is imported, until now,…
Unconventional
Don’t you just love it when you break the monotony of your everyday routine? Well, yesterday wasn’t too far fetched from the usual, but it definitely was unconventional.
2010 in Pictures
2010 was the year running took a backseat from my list of activities, but in between my great hiatus there were some interesting events that transpired. Here’s a look back at how 2010 was for me: January The highlight for the first month of 2010 was my return to running with a 50K test run…
Ilocos Norte 2010 Revisit Preview: In Photos
I just returned from one of the best experiences of my life, in one of my favorite places in the Philippines. I sure have a lot of stories and pictures to share, but for now here are some select few photos that I could share while I cook up my narrative:
runningpinoy: Season 3 Preview
Goodness gracious! I didn’t realize that my second season (anniversary) of running had just passed last August 17! And as of that date I accumulated a total of 2,012 kilometers (since August 17, 2008, my first ever race). I’ve no idea though how much of it was earned during the last 12 months, but it’s…
Rediscovering Quezon Memorial Circle
During weekends when I don’t do races I usually have a preferred northward route from our home to SM Fairview, a 6K course via Commonwealth Ave. and Regalado Ave. Last Sunday though, I decided to change course and head southwards, still originating from home but this time towards SM North EDSA (also via Commonwealth Ave.,…
Once Is Not Enough: Inspirations to a Multi-Marathon
Completed your first marathon? Congratulations! Now what? Running is one of the most addicting sports there is with all its benefits, relatively lower risks, and not to mention practically free, and the marathon may be the “holy grail” of long distance running. Completing a marathon is definitely a life achievement, but for many people finishing…
adiNation Philippines (Ortigas Group) Pilot Run
The adiNation of Runners (aNR) Philippines is a running club with a goal to provide members with value-added training and special privileges to train and motivate them to achieve new fitness levels. Here in Metro Manila aNR is staged initially in four locations: Ayala, Alabang, Ortigas, and Bonifacio High Street. This program co-presented by takbo.ph….
Dream of a Hundred and Two (in a hundred and two words)
One of the toughest ordeals I have ever faced—Bataan Death March (BDM) Ultramarathon 102—is almost here. One hundred two kilometers of roads, one hundred two kilometers of history. One of the races I dreamt of joining when I was just doing my 10Ks is finally coming true, driven by all the love and support my…
BDM Test Run 2: Recon
February 21, 2010 together with some fellow BDM participants we returned to Mariveles, Bataan to continue where we left off from our last test run. Most of the group weren’t able to join the previous test run so we started at +Km00. To BR: Sir could we request that you ease the rule about staying…
