Brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want something badly enough. They are there to keep out the other people. - Randy Pausch ( 1960-2008 )
1. I “get” race reports, I actually “dig” them - you know, the narrative of a runner’s experience in a race. I’ve come to have favorites in the Filipino running blogosphere - some for humor, some insight, some for inspiration, and some for plainly having something to read. Sometimes when I read accounts it feels [...]
Tags: race reviews
Lance Armstrong did not win it after all.
Yes, I am one of the “yellow banded faithful” who followed the Tour live on the internet, and who “grieved” when the Tour returned to Paris with Armstrong not in yellow. I’m not that sad though. Considering the circumstances, a third place finish is still great. And besides, [...]
Tags: Lance Armstrong, Tour de France
The last quarter of the year is definitely full marathon season, with four(five if the Milo Finals is counted) marathons of interest for the Filipino runner. Locally, there is the Quezon City International Marathon(QCIM), the Subic International Marathon(SIM), and the Philippine International Marathon(PIM). In addition to those, for those who are crazy or passionate enough(and [...]
Tags: 33rd National Milo Marathon, 42.195K, full marathon, Manila Eliminations, Philippine International Marathon, Quezon City International Marathon, Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Subic International Marathon
Prologue
This race was originally scheduled for last Friday but it was moved because of the typhoon. It was perfect for me since as I mentioned in a previous post, all of my races lately had been really long, with the shortest one being at 18K. Also, it prevented me from being raceless this week - [...]
Tags: 5K, Sprint Strong
I know, I know. It would be so newbie-like to do this. But then I realized - what the heck - I AM one!
I guess the future has arrived for the local road racing scene. I’m sure it would be quite a while before this becomes the norm among local races, but hey, a runner [...]
Tags: 21K, half marathon, Run for Home, RunPix
Lucky lot
First off, is it just me or are runners really really lucky? It’s been raining cats and dogs the past two days but this Sunday’s weather was simply perfect: not too much sunshine, and just enough wind. Man, Somebody up there must be looking after us runners.
Yes, I love the sound of Championchips in [...]
Tags: 21K, half marathon, Run for Home
Dear Kenny Roger’s Roasters,
I would like to commend you guys for actively supporting the Filipino running community. The carboloading party you sponsored last March definitely powered many runners during the Condura Half Marathon, including me. And now you’re stepping it up a bit with the Urbanite Run. It’s not just an ordinary run, it’s a [...]
Tags: Kenny’s Open 2009 Urbanite Run
It is no big secret that many organizations are resorting to fun runs as fund raising activities. In a board meeting or brainstorming session for fundraising, somebody is bound to come up with the idea of holding a 5K or a 10K run. If these organizations are small, like if they are university-based or charity [...]
Tags: GPS measurement, public service
This is not a rundown of reasons why you should join the Run for Home. That has been discussed in detail, if not repetitively, in many blogs already. These are just some of my thoughts regarding the upcoming event which is generating so much excitement in the Filipino running community.
It is surprising that the registration [...]
Tags: 21K, Condura 2009: Skyway Run for the Whale Sharks, Greenfield City Run, half marathon, Men's Health All Terrain Race, Run for Home, upcoming races
I actually had second thoughts about joining this one since I know other Milo marathoners are taking time off to recover. But I felt good all week, and all aches were gone by Tuesday so I decided, what the heck, let’s give it a go. I was longing for some racing anyway, and I want [...]
I always loved running…it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs.
— Jesse Owens
