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…
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I Survived Mount Pulag (Part 2)
Apparently I wasn’t the only one who needs to be thawed. At around 3AM I was hearing voices in our camp and I’m hearing water was being boiled for coffee—just the thought of hot coffee in your tummy during this freezing setting is already heaven. I was still reluctant to get outside for coffee, but…
Bataan Death March Test Run News Flash
Just a quickie post about the great adventure we had with Bataan Death March Test Run last Saturday, January 23, 2010. There were 70 participating runners, 54 of which successfully completing the 50K test run from Mariveles to Abucay, Bataan. Surprisingly I was able to finish 16th overall despite the heat (beginner’s luck?). The complete…
PRs at Timex Run
Timex Run, the most expensive sub-marathon road race in the Philippines thus far not only set the race registration fee higher, but also introduced a lot of new PRs. PR = Piolo + Rio One of the possible reasons that the race became a huge success despite the steep price was due to the celebrity…
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