One of the weekends that I always look forward to each year is when Century Tuna Ironman is held. It’s one of the few times in the year where world-class triathletes come to the country and show why they are called “elites” in the sport. It’s also that time of the year where new Ironmen…
Tag: Subic
Caught with My Pants Down: My First-Hand Account of the Century Tuna Underpants Run
When I learned that the Century Tuna Underpants Run will be its own event to be held in Manila, a part of me was dismayed as I’ve always associated the event with the Ironman. But at the back of my mind, I still had some hope that the Ironman tradition would still stick around, and…
Lost and Found
I was in the midst of covering the 2017 Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay when a lapse of judgment caused me to break my phone and lose my recently taken photos with it. Months later, I was able to revive my phone and was glad to recover the shots I thought would be lost…
Race Recap: Salomon X-Trail Run 2016
I had forgotten when I last ran the trails so when the opportunity to do so came, I quickly grabbed the opportunity. Knowing the past editions of Salomon X-Trail, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy—and it really wasn’t as we all figured out.
Salomon X-Trail Run 2016 Race Results and Photos
The race results and photos from Salomon X-Trail Run 2016 Subic is now available via Salomon Philippines Facebook page. You may find the race results here and the finish line photos here and here. Congratulations to all the finishers! 😀
Salomon X-Trail Pilipinas 2016: Running the Path of Most Resistance
[Press Release] Limits were tested, boundaries were pushed as more than a thousand runners converged for one of the biggest trail running event of the season—the Salomon X-Trail Pilipinas 2016—last April 09, 2016.
Borlain Sisters Sweeped Alaska Ironkids Triathlon Subic
Sisters Franchezka, Tara, and Samantha Borlain sweeped the girls 06 to 08, 11 to 12, and 13 to 14 age categories, respectively at the recently concluded Alaska Ironkids Triathlon held at the Wow Recreation & Activity Center, Subic last March 05, 2016. The girls 09 to 10 age category went to Kira Ellis.
2-Day Coverage of Subic International Marathon
Subic International Marathon was a unique event that it spans two days and was two races in one—aside from the main SIM events the Nike Human Race were also simultaneously held. Day 01: Marathon and Nike Human Race SIM distinct itself from other events by featuring a sundown race for its main event and Nike…
Subic International Marathon 2009’s “Prestige” (Part 2)
I got pictures for as long as sunlight permits me. Once darkness fell onto us, bad things started to happen—and it was anything but supernatural. The Count of SCTEX Slowly but surely darkness covered the beautiful sceneries that I sought for with this race, and with that came boredom—yes I got bored! Running practically in…
Subic International Marathon 2009’s “Prestige” (Part 1)
Subic International Marathon (SIM) dubs itself as “The most prestigious marathon in the Philippines.” Many of you may have an idea on the events that transpired, and this is the story of my partake on its “prestige.” Dawn It was very early Saturday morning when we left Manila for Subic. Yet again it was another…
Subic International Marathon 101
1of 3 international marathons being staged in the country this last quarter of the year and the only one outside Metro Manila is the Subic International Marathon (SIM). One unique feature of this race is that the full marathon would be held on a Saturday afternoon, on October 24, 2009 at 4PM. A sunset marathon?…
