My Visit to the Orthopedic Doctor

It’s that season again which I really dislike: forced off season due to injuries.  For the nth time, it’s my right knee again.  And to figure out what went wrong, I had a visit to an orthopedic doctor.

A Ravishing Day at XTERRA Pang Rave Run

XTERRA Pang Rave Run is the first leg of XTERRA races slated for this year all around the country.  It was my first trail run for the year and it was one of the best races I’ve had recently.  It was also my first trail run in a very long time, and I admit I…

I Outran the Sun at Run United 1

This blog post is written minutes after my Run United 21K run, even before the winners are even announced!  It’s quite nice to have a netbook handy and Wi-Fi around!  Anyways here’s my account fresh off the race.

Commencement Exercise: The Runrio Trilogy Awards Night

It was an evening of pure delight last night at Decagon Silver City as those who have completed all three required legs of the Run United Trilogy were recognized.  It’s an event that was so overwhelmingly positive that even critics and detractors alike were all smiles and forgot their rants!

What’s News? Sunday Lifestyle

I would like to thank Ms. Tessa Prieto-Valdes for mentioning my post and blog about Timex Run (yes, the one with Piolo!) on her article “Fireworks with the Dragon, Katy Perry and Piolo Pascual” on last Sunday’s Lifestyle section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.  It was an unexpected but pleasant surprise which I really appreciate!…

I Ran with Piolo: Timex Run 2012

I’m not just making this up or saying this figuratively, really did ran with Mr. Piolo Pascual and Coach Rio dela Cruz, literally!  This was during this weekend’s Timex Run 2012 which was one of my most memorable and fun races of all time.

Hot Issue: Runner’s World Philippines Jan-Mar 2012 Edition

Do you already have the latest issue of Runner’s World Magazine Philippines?  The latest one is a “Marathon Special” and aside from getting the magazine, you also get an arm band to place your gadget when you run—for still the same regular price of ₱150.  But I’m actually more interested in that special feature about…

Dried Mango Chronicles: Cebu City Marathon 2012

Cebu City Marathon 2011 holds my record for my fastest marathon so breaking my course record would also mean a new personal best—what a pressure!  On a lighter note, merely completing CCM will finally take me across my first 3,000 kilometers.  Will I be able to break my previous record, or will I just break…