November 2008 Archive
- Runner’s Interview: Mike Mesina
I have decided to resurrect TBR’s “Runner’s Interview” to feature runners of all shapes and sizes who have something noteworthy, significant, or inspiring to share with their fellow runners. My first interview was with Sen. Pia Cayetano followed by Pinoy Ultra Runner’s Team Principal Neville Manaois last year. Hopefully, I can churn out at least one interview [...]
- Sunset Run at Fuego on Dec. 13
I don’t care if this Sunset Run is a week after my Singapore Half Marathon; I’m going to this one. I can already smell the salt water, feel the pain in my legs from the steep and rough inclines, and imagine the picturesque sunset I’ll be viewing during the race. Oooh, I cannot wait.
Here’s more [...] - Nike Warehouse Sale
- Nike Run Clinic: Day 3
- with Jay (who looks like a firefly here), Coach Rio, friend, Vimz, Wilbert, Mark, and Jun. (Chris, never leave before the photo op!) -
Silly me for thinking I could do an easy 10k during Day 3 of Nike Run Clinic. My training at Ultra last night was quite the opposite.
After the usual warm up [...] - Confirmed: Phil. Marathon on Feb 2009
It’s confirmed. The Philippine Marathon—initially cancelled—will be pushing through on February 22, 2009 thanks to the support of the ABS-CBN Foundation.
With that news confirmed by race organizer Gay Maddela and announced by Patrick C. via SMS yesterday, there were a lot of runners sporting wide grins and walking on cloud nine rejoicing over the [...] - The Pinoy Ultra Runners Conquer Pinatubo
Welcome back to the Pinoy Ultra Runners and their guests who ran 55km up Mt. Pinatubo and down again for a good cause: Kythe kids’ Christmas Party.
Read Part 1 of the story here. Neville, we shall wait with bated breath for the 2nd installment.
* Photo courtesy of Pinoy Ultra Runners - Unicef Walk on the Child’s Side
TBR RACE REVIEW: UNICEF WALK ON THE CHILD’S SIDE 2008
Organizer: Rio de la Cruz
Overall rating (5 highest): 3
WOOHOO, HIGH FIVE!:
- challenging 10k course (as always whenever McKinley hill is included)
- fair atmosphere with kids’s entertainment (inflatable), photo wall, finisher’s family photo, raffle, etc.
- race marshalls were everywhere
- quick response of marshalls in emergency
- UPDATE: Same [...] - Unicef 2k/ 5k/ 10k Still Open for Registration
A couple of days ago, I dropped by ROX to register for Unicef 10k only to learn that slots were all filled. Race bibs were only available for 2k. Argh.
Today, however, it was announced that there are slots open for all distances. For those of you who still wish to join the Unicef run this [...] - Ugly Feet
I have never had uglier feet than I do now.
I’ve had a black toenail on my right foot for what feels like f-o-r-e-v-e-r. If that wasn’t bad enough, after New Balance last Sunday, my left pinkie toe was practically covered by one giant bloody blister that scared the living hell out of me after [...] - Clark Marathon in Feb 2009?
Just as most of us are almost drowning in our own sorrow over the postponement of QC Marathon, Atty. Jon from Clark comes in and brings us a shimmer of hope. Read his comment as written in my QC Marathon post…
Hi fellow runners. I am the Team Captain of Team Clark based here in Clark.
We [...]
