August 2011 Archive
- 9th Gabriel Symphony on 3 Sept 2011
Gabriel Symphony stands out as one of the annual races that’s all heart. The atmosphere is filled with generosity, positivism, and unity to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. Now on its 9th year, the Gabriel’s Symphony 12Hour Multi-Sport Celebration in Memory of Gabriel raises funds for children with cleft [...]
- Rain and Earth Run
[27 Aug 2011, Saturday | 4 am] I woke up to hear the wind howling and the rain hitting our rooftop. While bad weather never stopped our run group from doing our long runs, this Saturday was different. Most, if not all of us, had been sick, were sick, or were going to get sick [...]
- adobo Run After Dark – 29 October 2011
Running at night + beer + shopping + entertainment all on the long weekend of Halloween. What more could you ask for?! Gotta start training for this guys and ghouls! adobo Run After Dark 2011 is a fantasy-themed run for an estimated 5,000 runners. This electrifying, one-of-a-kind event kicks off the Halloween-All Saints’-All Souls’ Day [...]
- Goosebumps
I’ve been getting chills on and off for the past few days this week. Every day I don’t quite feel 100% fine hence just 7k total mileage the past days and zero gym or swimming. Every evening, as we get into bed, I show the kids the goosebumps on my arms and beg them to [...]
- 1000 Runners for 1 Heart: A Run for Sofia Ysabel on 27 August 2011
I almost wept when I read this. I never met Sofia Ysabel’s mom but, as a mother myself, I could feel her pain… You were in my arms as you peacefully took your last breath… While the grief is great, your Dad and I are, in a sense, consoled/happy that it happened the way it [...]
- TBR Dream Marathon 2011 Certificate and Souvenir Programs Out Tomorrow
Belated Happy 5th Month Anniversary to our TBR Dream Marathoners 2011! It’s been 5 months since you crossed the finish line of your first marathon and most of you, as I’ve seen and heard, are going strong and dreaming big! As promised–and I’m sincerely sorry for the delay–we’re giving you your TBR Dream Certificates and [...]
- Manny Pacquiao and TBR at Misibis Bay
In the middle of reviewing both kids for their exams a couple of days ago, this stressed out mom couldn’t have received a better gift: an invitation from the lovely people of Misibis Bay to revisit their resort. Before I could answer “Yes!”, they added: Congressman Manny Pacquiao will be there, too. Fast forward to [...]
- Tampons to the Rescue
Its time for some running girl talk. So, guys (and any other squeamish people out there), step out for a quick 5k while us girls discuss some important matters, specifically the best way to manage our menstruation. Getting our monthly period is more of an inconvenience than anything. We have to deal with bloating, cravings, [...]
- Mommy Milkshake 2011
There’s one race that the kids and I look forward to every year. It’s the Mommy Milkshake Run! Yesterday, over 400 parents and kids trooped over to Mercato Centrale at Bonifacio High Street for some 3k and 5k running action and to show their support for breastfeeding. Spotted there were active families and friends… – [...]
- Cam-sure!
Expect the roads of Manila to be empty this weekend as runners and triathletes fly off to Camsur for the Ironman Camsur 70.3. Swim squad classmate and triathlete Roland Benzon said his training was: Cram-sure! And he was going to Cramp-sure! Well, all I can say is that I wish that all you triathletes who [...]
