I’ve been running for exactly a decade now.
When I look back at how it all began, alone on my old treadmill in our den, it really all started with just one single step. One seemingly insignificant step that changed me and my world entirely… and all for the better.
Since then, I’ve gone farther and longer and I don’t think I’m ever going to stop. Why do I do it? Here are 21 reasons why I run: (more…)
Have you seen the new Gatorade ad? Oh, it just has some of my fave athletes: Alyssa Valdez of the Ateneo Lady Eagles, fastest runner in the world Usain Bolt, Gilas Pilipinas point guard Terrence Romeo and tennis champ Serena Williams on board.
I think it’s a fantastic way not just to inspire people to follow in these great athletes’ footsteps, but also remind everyone—whether you’re a newbie or a competitive athlete—that proper hydration is important not just for your performance but overall health and safety.
Click here to view the ad: Nothing Beats Gatorade ad
PRESS RELEASE: The world’s number one sports drink is finally making its debut in the country’s fast growing running circuit with the launch of the first ever Gatorade Run.
The run will happen on November 22 at the Seaside Boulevard at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. There will be two distances—11 and 22 kilometers gun-starting at 5:00 and 4:00 AM respectively. Race fee is P1,100 for 11K participants and P1,500 for their 22K counterparts. The pre-race kit will include an Adidas race tee, a race bib and a timing chip. Another Adidas shirt, this time a finishers tee, will also await all finishers. (more…)
Selfie before leaving my hotel room for Boston Marathon. Check out that nervous fake smile LOL
The night before the race I sat upright in bed staring at the news on TV in disbelief. The weather for Boston Marathon day was expected to be rainy and windy with temperatures in the 5 to 8 degree range. A reporter declared it was to be a challenging race for Boston runners due to weather conditions, but, at least, most of them had trained in cooler temperatures during winter. In my mind I screamed “But what about those who trained through extreme summer heat?!” Despite this, I kept an optimistic attitude as I prepared for the worst. This was Boston Marathon! Come hell or high water (no pun intended), I was going to have a grand time! (more…)
A few weeks ago, Gatorade offered to put me through their Gatorade Sweat Test to aid me for Boston Marathon. This was the second time I was doing this with the first done in 2011 as preparation for New York City Marathon. What I learned about hydration from the Gatorade Sweat Test was astounding and I’m sharing them with you to help you in your own performance. (more…)
