“To travel is better than to arrive” — Buddha
Category: Travel
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.
“Sophomore”
November 11, 2008 was the day “runningpinoy” was born on the web, and now two years hence the adventure continues.
Resorts World Manila Grand Fiesta 2010
Resorts World Manila (RWM), the first integrated tourist destination in the Philippines, will hold an extravagant unveiling this November that will showcase the wonders of the Philippine culture, dubbed as the Grand Fiesta Manila 2010. (Continue reading…)
Cebu City Quickie
Cebu was one of the destinations I’ve always wanted to visit for the longest time mostly because of my fascination with Philippine history. Unexpectedly, that wish came true! But there’s a catch—the trip was merely for only a day and a half! And here’s how this “surprise” trip came about.
10.10.10.10.10 Weekend at Mt. Pinatubo
The Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU) brings another ultramarathon “to the masses,” this time to the trails. For its debut trail ultra we were taken to the site of second largest terrestrial eruption of the 20th century—Mt. Pinatubo.
Impromptu 42: My CamSur Experience (Part 2: Race, Route, and Review)
Did I mention that CWC (where the starting line is) is several minutes away from Naga (where we were staying)? Well, because of this we had to wake up at 12 midnight and aim for the 2AM shuttle towards the venue. It’s the same old story of having that so-little sleep before that so-long run. …
Impromptu 42: My CamSur Experience (Part 1: Pre-Race)
Camarines Sur, or CamSur, has recently become popular because of the world class CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC), host to world wakeboarding championships and for the past two years Cobra Ironman 70.3. Last week, another world class event was staged in the province, the first CamSur Marathon which is another government initiative headed by Governor L-Ray…
Committing Suislide! (EAT Danao)
All good things eventually comes to an end, and before finally concluding my Bohol trip a visit to the island’s new adventure playground was in place. Where else but in EAT Danao?
Bohol Island Tour
For the second day of our tour, the island of Bohol itself is our destination. It doesn’t sound very exciting, until we actually had the tour. And here’s how our second day of touring transpired:
A Surreal World: Fireflies Kayaking at Abatan River
Kayaking has always been my favorite activity on water. As a runner who is used to going places, a kayak is my best friend on water as it allows me to do as such, like a bike on land. While I may not own one personally, I never miss the opportunity whenever I had the…
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