After a very long hiatus I’m finally glad to be back at the races, and fittingly it was at the trails which were always a favorite of mine. For the first time I was able to run the trails of Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna and I could probably say we have another “playground” to explore,…
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Nuvali But You!
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…
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…
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…
TNF100 2010 Chronicles: Post Race Hurrah (Part 5)
After a successful TNF100 campaign the next agenda on our list was to eat and freshen up! Who needs rest after a hundred kilometers of trail? 😛 This is part of a series① ② ③ ④ ⑤ What I love about Baguio City was that practically everywhere was just a ride away—a taxi ride away! …
TNF100 2010 Chronicles: Conclusion (Part 4)
Although I didn’t commit to the pact with Jonel and Ronald of staying together that night, I didn’t oppose it as well. Deep down within me I wanted badly to complete this race. I may not be in the best shape possible, but I would not give up so easily. And I don’t want to…
TNF100 2010 Chronicles: First Loop (Part 3)
This year’s TNF100 for me is walking, but is anything but a walk in the park. This is definitely the most tiring race I’ve ever had. I was merely walking uphill but it was so long and steep that even that makes me catch my breath (takes the word “breath-taking” to a whole new level). …
TNF100 2010 Chronicles: Running in the Sky (Part 2)
With TNF’s introduction of a 50K leg (as a replacement to the venerable 100K relay) many runners were encouraged to do their first trail ultramarathon, and surprisingly with my circle of friends many of which were ladies! Of course there were also a select few first timers (within my network at least) that braved the…
TNF100 2010 Chronicles: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)
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.
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…
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…
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