Tagged ‘Running Coach’
- Secret Training Exposed
What have I been doing the past month? Had you looked closely, I rarely discussed my training sessions nor did I complain about my evil knee. Truth be told, I found little time to write here as running had taken over a large chunk of my idle time leaving me with the rest of the [...]
- 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 [...]
- Virtual Training Run Report
I woke up in the dead of the night—or more like early morning—committed to making it in time for my 4:45 am run with my virtual running buddies spanning the globe: E-rod, Hitme, Ben, Renz, Marga, Steph, Gretchen, and TRF, and of course Coach B who agreed to accompany me for the run. Driving through [...]
- I’m Back!
Aaaaw, it was a scene straight out of the movies…or maybe just a postcard. I parked my car at the soccer field of Alabang Country Club yesterday morning and paused for a few minutes to appreciate the spectacle before me: the sun was about to rise. How I missed seeing the early morning sun! On [...]
- Attack of the Sniffles
Here goes the SMS conversation I had with my coach this morning: Me: Hi Coach, do you think I can run today if I have cough and colds? Coach: Mam, no. Take lots of liquid, medicine, and rest. Pls advise when we can continue our run. Tnx and get well. Me: Oh, I was hoping [...]
- When It Rains, It Pours
To say this week was slow would be an understatement. It was a dreadfully long-drawn-out and nasty five days for me: Sunday: 45 minute easy run in Ayala Alabang Monday: I skip my 5:30am run with Coach B and Annie due to soreness on my left knee. Coach B tells me to rest for two [...]
- The Hunt For Dead Frogs
“The sound of frogs croaking brings good luck!” That’s what my mother-in-law happily told me last night as we listened to the orchestra of more than a dozen bullfrogs screaming out their ribbits in her frontyard. Ironically, I learned this morning that if there is any creature on this earth that needs luck the most, [...]
- Losing The Baby Weight
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommies out there! Motherhood is the most fulfilling experience in the world, but at times it can also be the most arduous, pull-your-hair-out-in-frustration, maddening act yet. One hug from our little ones though and all the difficulties simply melt away. If only baby fat could evaporate as quickly… After [...]
- Meeting Coach B
Most runners will get by without a coach. After all, running is a very simple sport—put one foot in front of the other and go a bit faster than you would while walking. Even serious runners can just create their own running programs, train by their lonesome, and still end up winning a race. However, [...]
