The North Face 100, the Philippines’ toughest ultramarathon race is back on its third year, this time on possibly its toughest leg, Baguio City. TNF100 was always on a league on its own and with Baguio City as its stage it surely would be an adventure of a lifetime.
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10.10.10 Run for Pasig River
ABS-CBN Foundation in its sustaining effort for Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig launched the MALINAW Advocacy on April 15, 2010. As a clear call-to-action to inspire Filipinos from all walks of life, the MALINAW advocacy aims to bring back the glory of Pasig River and mobilizes the whole populace into action. It’s a yearning…
Mt. Maculot Revisited (Part 2)
The challenges were going back up the trails and retrace our route from the summit to find the right way. Luckily my teammates followed my suggestion of packing light so despite the crumbling ground, with teamwork they were able to pull through with relative difficulty. I however didn’t with my weight training. Mt. Maculot was…
Mt. Maculot Revisited (Part 1)
Stubborn as I am my injury wasn’t enough to keep me in one place—once again I’m out and about on an adventure, this time to revisit an “old friend” Mt. Maculot. And what perfect date to set it but on another long weekend courtesy of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), the 9th of April….
Palm Sunday at the Trails
March 28, 2010, Palm Sunday, at the trails of Timberland Heights. The 4th All Terra King of the Mountain was staged, a unique event with trail running, biking, and both legs. It was my first time to attend an event of such and it was also my first time in Timberland which was relatively close…
Team Runner’s World at Globe Run 2010 (Part 2: Race, Route, and Review)
5:40AM the 10K race started. We “strategically” placed ourselves at the back of the pack as we’re not conscious of our time. For me it was one of the few times I started at the back and it was a world of its own—the gun was sounded yet the people at the back were hardly…
Team Runner’s World at Globe AyalaLand Run for Home 2010 (Part 1: Origins)
The race that introduced timing chips to the local running scene is back, the Globe AyalaLand Run for Home 2010, this time bringing a running event, also for the first time, to the heart of the country’s financial capital, Ayala Center, Makati Central Business District. The firsts don’t stop there—Facebook live updates were also introduced…
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….
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…
A Hot and Wet Weekend
Unrested but not restless—that’s my weekend. A very hot Saturday matched with a wet Sunday. Hot Saturday at Nestea Fit Camp Hot We’ve been aware of Camp Hot since its first week but we’re too preoccupied doing everything else to give it a try until last Saturday. It started with a casual online chat about…
2nd BDM Ultramarathon 102 (Part 5: Bonus Stage)
Last night the awarding ceremony and get together party of the 2010 BDM 102 was staged at the AFP Clubhouse for all event participants composed of runners, support group, marshals, etc. Sir Jovie “Baldrunner” Narcise also presented to all of us his observations and assessments of the race. 2011 BDM Next year’s BDM would introduce…
2nd BDM Ultramarathon 102 (Part 4: Conclusion)
Around 6:18AM I arrived at +Km 50 and Sam a few minutes later. We were feeling excellent for the next half ahead, but first it was time to load up some carbs and change outfits. Unfortunately there was no hot coffee there when we arrived but my ultra-support Ross got me one including a breakfast…
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