Baguio Break

Monday, 5 April 2010  |  Bullish Insights

It was just what I needed to refuel.  A long break from the chaos of the city and even the world wide web. For the first time in a long, long time, I kept my mac locked in its bag…and I didn’t miss it at all.

The past days in Baguio was just what I needed to remember that I should always live in the moment. To be fully present in my kids’ lives without thinking of errands that must be done or work that must be finished. To spend more time with the hubby without the children in tow. To run without worrying about pace nor distance and having the time to stop and smell the flowers (or pines)…

We had such a grand time at Baguio I almost wish I wasn’t back in Manila just yet…

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– Some cross training for the little Bull Runners at the mini golf in Camp John Hay –

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– Only The Bull Golfer was foolish enough to wear all black and not have her hair up in a ponytail at a mini golf –

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– Par or PR? –

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– As requested by Li’l Miss TBR –

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– Swimming at the heated pool of Baguio Country Club is always a must –

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– They say musical chairs is a good calorie burner… –

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– …and so is hunting for Easter Eggs –

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– Li’l Miss TBR found the silver egg and won a brand new Barbie doll for it –

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– Of course, no trip is complete without a run! I ran a total of 30km in Baguio. More on this in tomorrow’s post –

High Altitude Training

Thursday, 1 April 2010  |  Bullish Insights

Off to Baguio for some high altitude training…plus horseback-riding and easter-egg hunting with the family!  I’ll be accompanying hubby as he complies with Coach Jim’s marathon training program for TBR Dream Marathon. We’ll tour Baguio on foot and attempt to cover 23km for his weekend long run.  We never ran that long around the City of Pines so it’s going to be a grand adventure!

Enjoy the break. And don’t forget to say your prayers. Advanced Happy Easter to all!