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…
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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…
Men’s Health All Terrain: Back on Trails
The All Terrain Race can be described as salvation for Men’s Health—the race was n a different caliber that everyone seemed to forget the past mishaps of races by Men’s Health. This was of course made possible by the race’s new organizer finishline.ph and with that, blazing fast race results. The Trails It’s either I’ve…
Mizuno Infinity Run (With A Surprise!)
Last weekend’s Mizuno Infinity Run was a monopoly in terms of races as it was the lone one for the day in the Metro. With a relatively higher registration fee than the usual (P300 without any race singlet) it was almost like paying for the brand, not the race. The race started early for the…
Botak Paa-tibayan 100K Route
Crazy for an ultramarathon? Botak Paa-Tibayan Takbo 100K to be held on June 28, 2009 would be one of the first road ultramarathon race in the country. The ultra race would have a 100K solo, 100K relay (2x 50K), and a 50K solo category. Here’s the route for the 100K: There are also sub-marathon distances…
The Earth Run Weekend
The recently concluded Earth Run proved to be deliverance for Advertising and Events from their “not-so-good” previous race as they had not only a great venue and route, but also a very fun event. The Good As I previously mentioned the race had an excellent route for 3K, 5K, and 16K. I guess you can’t…
TNF100: The Chronicles of an Ultra Trail (Part 3) The Prequel
Our TNF100 adventure started much earlier than the usual. We headed off to Clark, Pampanga Friday morning and by lunch time we were already at SM City Clark for final shopping and lunch. Traveling through North Expressway was really fast. This is part of a series① ② ③ After a hearty lunch and some “liquid…
TNF100: The Chronicles of an Ultra Trail (Part 2)
I noticed that the route I’m taking is moving me away from Expo Filipino. I actually don’t remember the way back to the base camp since it was dark when we left so I just followed where the route lead me to. I was still seeing race markers along the way so I know I’m…
TNF100: The Chronicles of an Ultra Trail (Part 1)
This is the story of my first ultramarathon trail race, TNF100. This race combines the excitement and adventure brought about by nature’s trails with the unforgiving distance of an ultramarathon—a lethal combination many are not able to endure.
One Hundred Kilometers: TNF100
Success! One hundred grueling, agonizing, and body-breaking kilometers conquered! Congratulations to all my fellow TNF100K solo survivors! That was definitely one of the most difficult races in all aspects and I’m so proud to be part of such an elite group. Watch out for my TNF100 story soon as I recover and prepare my story…
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