Weekend with Zonta’s RAT Race

Have you ever heard of a “registered bandit?”  I guess that’s the closest words I could use to describe how my weekend went. It all started with waking up later than planned—a race really wasn’t in my radar until two days before the race day so naturally my body was expecting a tranquil weekend.  I’m not…

My BDM102 (2011) Perspective (in Photos)

Bataan Death March Ultramarathon is currently the longest road ultramarathon in the Philippines with 160 kilometers and “classic” 102 kilometers route.  The 102K event would always be special for me as it was my first road ultramarathon and the first one beyond 100K.  Unfortunately I’m not able to run either of the two events, but…

T-Rio (Day 03): The Establishment of a New King (of the Road)

Third day: Thursday, March 03, 2011.  Finally, after three days, the “trilogy” of media launches is about to conclude.  On this third day we were brought at The Establishment in the Fort Entertainment Complex for a lunch launch of one of the biggest races of the year, the adidas King of the Road.

Lights, Camera, Run!

‘Tis the season of awards, not just in the movie industry, but in Philippine running as well. Tonight, the Runrio Trilogy 2010 Awards Night will be held to give due credit and recognition to all Runrio Trilogy participants…

Rogin-E Last Man Running: My Perspective

Last Sunday, February 20, 2011, Rogin-E Last Man Running was held in McKinley Hill which was definitely a first of its kind race in the Philippines.  It combined the endurance requirement of an ultramarathon but at the same time speed as with much shorter races.  It was a really challenging event that I would’ve loved to…

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…

Lucky 9 at Cebu Marathon

It was the ninth day of the New Year, and it was my ninth marathon.  I’ve heard wonders about the previous Cebu Marathon, so this year I decided to find out for my own and do some “assessment run,” but I got much more than I had expected.

The Bests of 2010

Drumrolls please… and the award goes to… Welcome to my list of the year’s bests!  This year I’ve these categories picked:

One Kickass Boot Camp

Breaking out from the monotonous typical weekend races, 360° Fitness Club introduced their Boot Camp race last Saturday at the PhilSports Arena, and it was one of the most enjoyable event that I’ve ever had.