Tagged ‘Philippines’
- Trot with Your Tots on Runner’s World Phils Oct-Dec 2011
Thanks to Marie Calica, Editor in Chief of Runner’s World, for inviting me to write an article on running with our kids on the October-December 2011 issue of Runner’s World. Get your copy now if you still haven’t!
- Adidas King of the Road on 23 October 2011
There was a time when there were only a handful of well-organized races to look forward to in our running calendar for the year. One of the top races on that list was the adidas King of the Road. I joined in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Here’s a photo of me way back in 2007. [...]
- CCF’s Run to Build
Yey, another run through the hills of Ortigas/Pasig area. I’m definitely joining this one… Registration has been extended to May 4, 2011 – online at www.runrio.com and in-store at the following sites: • CCF, 5th Floor St. Francis Square (Sundays only) • Runnr, Bonifacio High Street • ROX, Bonifacio High Street • The Athlete’s Foot, [...]
- Where will TNF be?
Where in the world—or, at least, in the Philippines—is this? Word is, this scenic course may just be the venue for The North Face 100, the upcoming trail run that many of us are looking forward to. According to Neville Manaois of Pinoy Ultra Runners, the race organizers should finalize details within this week [...]
- Women Runners on Inquirer
Just in time for Women’s Month, Inquirer has a great feature on running women today. The first article is on Joy Rojas, the first woman to run across the Philippines. Now, she is embarking on a new journey called “Takbong Pangarap” in which she hopes to be the first Filipina to run across the United [...]
- Missed Milo—Again!
Race bib…CHECK Brand spanking new mizuno outfit…CHECK Fully charged garmin…CHECK Packed bag with extra clothing…CHECK Gatorade and banana…CHECK As early as friday evening, I was all set to run 10k at the Milo race that was held this sunday morning. To say that I was excited about this race would be an understatement. I had [...]
- Marathon Mommies
Two running working mothers. One marathon: 24 February 2008. Training begins NOW. ————————————————— Every Friday afternoon, Annie and I exchange the routinary SMS message: “Run tomorrow? Same time, same place?” And, almost always, the other will send a customary reply of “Yes. See ya!” For the past six months, Annie and I have been enjoying [...]
- Marathon on My Mind
Ever since I posted about the Subic Marathon I’ve been toying with the idea of going for the full 42, but probably in the Pasig Marathon on Feb 2008. Am I ready? Is it feasible considering I’ve been running for less than a year? Can I really put myself through the rigors of a marathon [...]
- Tag: I am a Runner…
Inspired by John Bingham’s RW column No Need for Speed, Hitme came up with this new tagging game which he entitled, “I am a Runner”. Hitme wrote: To hear it from Bingham quote the late Dr. George Sheehan, beloved Runner’s World columnist, who once wrote that the difference between a runner and a jogger was [...]
- Slowing Down
Admit it. Most runners like us are masochists. We feel like winners when our calves are burning, our feet are sore, and we are too exhausted to run any further yet we still plod on for the sheer passion for running. Conversely, slowing down may feel like we’re giving in—or worse giving up. For those [...]
