December 2011 Archive
- Race Report: California International Marathon 2011
The Califonia International Marathon is a point to point, net downhill race. It starts at Folsom Dam, a 20-minute ride from Sacramento and ends at the finish line at California State Capitol in Sacramento. The course offers gentle rolling hills which allows for fast times and, subsequently, a high number of Boston qualifiers. No wonder [...]
- Pre-Race: Sacramento and California Int’l Marathon Expo
I arrived in Sacramento two days before the race giving me enough time to get acquainted with the city. It was my first time here. – Hello Sacramento! – The entire city of Sacramento—an easy 2-hour drive from San Francisco—is quaint, relaxed, and filled with character. The roads are flat and lined with beautiful autumn [...]
- California International Marathon 2011 – Done!
Just finished the California International Marathon in Sacramento! WOW. This was one fast course that made for a marathon that was one of the most enjoyable, hassle-free, and fun courses I have ever run. Highly recommended! Here’s a photo of fellow Pinoy runners and I at Capitol Park where the race ended. Everyone was happy [...]
- Run for Pinoy Glory: Support Filipino Athletes in London 2012
Run for Pinoy Glory is a fundraising run to help the Philippine National Team competing in the London 2012 Games. Click HERE to read an article is posted on the British Embassy website. Race: Run for Pinoy Glory Date: 7 January 2012 Location: Bonifacio Global City Distances: 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K (with special categories for [...]
- Running in San Francisco
Hello from San Francisco! I arrived a few days ago in preparation for California International Marathon (CIM) in Sacramento on Sunday, December 4, 2011. – Union Square is ready for Christmas – - Powell Street Station – - Cable car on Powell Street – - Hills of San Francisco. Thank God I’m not running 42k [...]
