Half past nine in the morning at the jump off point of Pico de Loro: the group was complete and set for the climb. A steep incline immediately greets us and although not that difficult it was a nice welcome. The trails of Pico de Loro were very nice. Despite being a very popular trekking…
Category: Trails
Freedom Climb Chronicles (Part 1: The Birth of the RunHikers)
It was another one of those long weekends in the country with this year’s Philippine Independence Day, June 12, falling exactly on a Friday. For the first time Filipino mountaineers stand united to create the first Freedom Climb—a flag-raising ceremony to be held atop 40 summits nationwide to commemorate the occasion. 6AM Baclaran, Parañaque City:…
Product Review: Sandugo Tootega
One of the newest products from Sandugo, a local company known for its sandals, is the Tootega—a footwear somewhere in between sandals and shoes. It offers the lightness of sandals and the protection offered by shoes. First Glance The Tootega comes is available in three colors: black, brown, and blue. While it isn’t really as…
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…
Countdown to TNF100
I can’t believe it, the moment of truth is coming, and my excitement is definitely building. TNF100 Philippines is almost here! Today, Thursday, is my last day at the office for the week. Because of this I have to finish every task that I have, hastily—all because of this race. So in a way I…
TNF100 Race Update 2
Last night at ROX TNF100 held its first pre-race briefing for all participants. This race is being handled by Finishline.ph, headed by Coach Rio dela Cruz. To those who weren’t able to make it here are some of the topics discussed: Mandatory Items These items really are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in disqualification…
Extreme Weekend Adventure at Mt. Maculot
Friday, straight from the office, I, together with eight of my friends, met up in Buendia for our weekend getaway. It was our first trekking adventure together so we were naturally excited. Unbeknownst to us that this getaway would be more than just a typical climb—it would be an extreme adventure! I’ll admit that…
Weekend at the Trails of Montalban
It was an interesting weekend for me together with the guys of takbo.ph for our first trail adventure. Rene (JazzRunner) was kind enough to give us a tour of the trails of Montalban and experience firsthand the magnificent sights and breath-taking trails of this wonderful place. This event was also made possible with the help…
TNF Thrill of the Trail Experience, Part 4 (Final)
Finally to conclude my series on The North Face Thrill of the Trail experience, here are my opinions about the race:
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