Have you seen your race results? Perhaps one of the best innovations that this race contributed to the Philippine running scene was its adaptation of globally competitive race results due to the usage of the timing chips. Although it took a little longer than runners expected, the informative race result was never seen before in…
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Thank You, PhotoVendo!
I would like to thank PhotoVendo for capturing a really nice photo of me during Run for Home: Run for Home pictures are free for download for all registered runners, all you have to do is supply your bib number in the space provided from Globe’s website. You may also view the very informative race…
What is an Electronic Timing Chip?
Disposable electronic timing chips finally made its Philippine running debut during the Globe-Ayala Land Run for Home event by Finishline. Although it ended up being a fancy accessory, a timing chip utilized properly does have huge advantages over manual time capturing processes. For the said event the organizers picked the “chips” from ChampionChip, a Netherlands-based…
Race Review: Run for Home
Run for Home can be proud to be one of the country’s largest race in terms of attendance with more than 6,000 runners and raising more than a million pesos for charity, according to the race organizers. This was aside from the fact that this race introduced disposable electronic timing chips in the Philippine running…
Top 5 Best Places to Run in Metro Manila
Running is very inexpensive but very addicting but sometimes running on the same area over and over again could be very tiresome. Do we have to go far to run in some interesting locations? Runners fear not! I’ve compiled a list of the best places to run within Metro Manila based on its walk-ability, safety,…
The Chronicles of My First Marathon (Part 2)
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…
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…
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