Talk about Mother Nature changing her mind so abruptly—from sweltering heat to flooded streets literally overnight! Wasn’t it just a few days ago when most of us were complaining with the record highs for the year, and yet yesterday many got stranded with flash floods that swept some of the roads in the Metro? Does…
Tag: Mt. Pulag
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…
TNF100 Philippines 2010: Prep Up
This year one of the region’s toughest ultramarathon race is back, The North Face 100. For its 2010 edition it would be held in the Philippines’ summer capital, Baguio City (1,500 meters above sea level). TNF100 is not your “typical” trails—the higher elevation should pose a greater challenge. TNF100 holds a special place in my…
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…
I Survived Mount Pulag (Part 1)
Mount Pulag became my “date” last February 14, 2010, Valentine’s Day. It was also Chinese New Year that day so you may say there were at least two reasons that made that weekend special.
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