Tagged ‘Marathons’
- Blogger’s Marathon-For-A-Cause
On July 22, 2007, the day of the Milo Marathon, I’ve decided to run and help raise funds for Kythe, a non-stock, non-profit organization that helps uplift the spirits of sick children with chronic illnesses such as cancer. I was inspired by other runners who have done the same like Sen. Pia Cayetano in the [...]
- Milo, Get Set, Go!
I received my Milo 10k race packet today together with my son’s and husband’s 3k packets. Thank you Mayi for signing us all up! – Singlets of all shapes and sizes for the three of us: my hubby, son, and I – Phooeey! Staring at the documents enclosed, I start to break a sweat when [...]
- Run For Your Life 100km
A group of runners have taken on a seemingly insurmountable mission: to run 100km within the city of Metro Manila. Call them crazy if you wish, but nothing will stop them from accomplishing this challenge as its cause is something they are willing to sweat, pant, cry, and struggle for. They are running to raise [...]
- Great Wall Marathon
Anton wrote about the new 7 Wonders of The World on his blog and, not surprisingly, the Great Wall of China is still on that list. I haven’t been there myself, but if and when I do it will be sometime in May. Nope, not because it’s my birthday month nor is there any other [...]
- Are You Joining The Milo Marathon?
Wake up guys! Today is the first day of registration for the Milo Manila Marathon on July 22 with the starting point at the Quirino Grandstand. Choose from a 3k (and run with the kids), 5k, 10k or—as my Coach has selected—the 42k! Bring a 300g wrapper of Milo to register. If let’s say it’s [...]
- Featured Runner: Grete Waitz
“God gave me a gift. I got the chance to use it.… I didn’t think I deserved what people were saying. My talent is just more visible than theirs.” – Grete Waitz – Grete Andersen (before she married and changed her name to Waitz) at Bislette 1976 after she set a new world record [...]
