tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18605998521918928862011-11-28T08:22:32.613+08:00The Chronicles of a (Wimpy?) Recreational RunnerLingnoreply@blogger.comBlogger941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-85170245742137142262011-05-26T09:45:00.000+08:002011-05-26T09:45:17.031+08:00

Am I still obliged to say, "Sorry" to my beloved readers for my absence on this blog? I guess so! I apologized to my dear fans for my no entries for quite some time. Since my injury (What an excuse, is it?), I kinda enjoy the comforts of not waking up at 4 am, wake up in the ungodliest hours in the morning just to catch European football, and eat out with friends. Such lifestyle made me lost my

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Hello there! It's been a while since i blogged about anything running. Anyways, I got some news for everyone! The prestigious Milo Marathon will be celebrating it's 35th year this year. So I am blogging to announce that the Cebu leg of the race will be held on OCT. 2, 2011.  Mark it on your running calendars, boys and girls. For the complete schedule of the Milo Marathon 2011, click here.

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I just reported to work today, and I am excited to share to you my experience watching the Philippine Men's National Football team match against Mongolia. Really it was an amazing and memorable experience for me as a football fan and as a Filipino. For my entry, it will be on my other blog. Laban Azkals!

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Dear Reader, I am off to Bacolod this week with my folks to watch the AFC Challenge Cup match between the Philippines and Mongolia (first leg). Anything related to the Azkals, football, and other sports, please click here. That's my sports blog. I decided to keep this page, rather, devote this site for running and anything related about it. I am planning to change the site's title as well. But

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-57225041386651591022011-02-02T10:53:00.003+08:002011-02-02T21:44:25.251+08:00

I tried so hard to conceal the pain near the finish line. It's been almost a month since my second half marathon, and I owe my dear readers my experience of what was it like to run another second half-marathon. For starters, I have a lot of respect for this distance, after all 21K is half of the 42K. This is not the type of distance where you can just slack and relax. To prepare for a

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posing just like those japanese idols do on their blogs. You have read it and seen it! After devoting my whole Sunday afternoon finishing Stieg Larsson's first book of the Millennium trilogy, it's time to read this. This book contains one hundred and one inspirational stories about running. So while I'm on the injured list, it's good that my spirit is buoyed by this book. I consider this as my

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-17265325224510329122011-01-27T10:09:00.003+08:002011-01-27T10:13:01.998+08:00

You read it right! After doing my much-awaited second half-marathon, I got injured. I was already injured while doing the half-marathon. I was already in pain while doing my pre-Noche Buena Run last Dec. 24. It was almost an 18 km run. I normally don't limp after the run, and I always, always stretch right after. But unfortunately I was limping. I iced it, and it's gone. In the succeeding

Lingnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-45090830336251866692011-01-20T09:44:00.003+08:002011-01-20T09:55:00.616+08:00

Ever since finishing my second half marathon, my weekly mileage is down to a big, fat egg. As in NIL, ZERO, or whatever you call it! Partly because I was limping for a week after the race. My left calf muscles were sore, that I have to take pain killers to kill (The pain, that is.) it. Plus the weather has been wet and dreary that I wore every jacket that lay dormant in my closet for most parts

Lingnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-3832363092331382222011-01-16T15:49:00.002+08:002011-01-20T09:30:49.327+08:00

Even if Santa did not deliver most of the things on my wish list, but boy, I feel blessed with all the goodies I got. I am going to feature only two for this post. First is the I-Pod Shuffle. I unabashedly declared my notoriety in Twitter in one of my previous posts. It is through Twitter where I earn this little musical gadget. Commission on Elections (ComElec) commissioner, Gregorio Larazzabal

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RACE: 1st Sinulog Fun Run LOCATION: CSSC Track OvalDATE: January 2, 2011 5:00-8:00 AMRACE CATEGORY: 5KTIME: 31:13:08 (My Time) My very first race of the new year was the day after the New Year's Day, January 2. This was the Sinulog Fun Run to kick off the festivities of the feast of Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu (Child Jesus). It was rather a short race, only 5 kilometers. The route of the race is

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Or should I say, "The Documentary".  I hope this will be shown in our local theaters.

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Photo taken from this site: http://www.kakatech.com/power-balance-silicon-wristband-bracelet/ News have been circulating around the web this week that the Power Balance bracelets do not have any medical benefits as promised. Read on this link to know more about the issue. It's a good thing that I did not purchase this product, which was THE "IT" product last year. Celebrities are wearing it,

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This year is about to end, and it's about time to make some reviews, recollections and recalls of the year that was. First stop, I conquered my very first Pikermi, half-mary, half marathon or 21K race.  My race time of 2 hours and 45 minutes was kinda disappointing after all the effort and training. But I guess, I have to be happy with this result since this is my very first 21K. On my dad's

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The Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Fraternity and Sorority's annual Oblation Run is one of those quirky traditions in the University of the Philippines. This is usually held every 16th of December,which is the anniversary date of APO's establishment. The Oblation Run started in 1977 in protest of the human rights atrocities during the Martial Law regime. Since then, the Oblation Run serves as the

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Tomorrow, Dec. 16 (Manila time) and on Dec. 19, the Philippine National Football Team aka the Azkals will face the Indonesian National Football team aka the Garudas for their semifinal tie of the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup. My country's "home" game will be held in the opponent's territory. For those who have not known yet why my nation's football team (That's soccer team to us Filipinos

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-85831461084024880272010-12-12T19:08:00.001+08:002010-12-14T10:07:32.498+08:00

DNF!  In runners' lingo, that means, "DID NOT FINISH". This is my first DNF that's because I paced a new-found friend. Since I missed last Sunday's race, I made a "lagare" to the scheduled weekend races, and that included the Saturday race. I was planning to run 15K in both races. You read it right? 15K on each race that I am going to run. I finished the Saturday race drenched, but I was able to

Lingnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-12451812047162045942010-12-08T23:37:00.000+08:002010-12-08T23:37:28.328+08:00

I have to make a segue blog post on football. I must write something about Philippine Football. Why? Because for the first time since it's inception, the Philippines are heading to the semifinals of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Football Federation Suzuki Cup (then known as the Tiger Cup), for the VERY FIRST TIME! I haven't watch a single game except tonight's goalless draw

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-12113725145505605692010-12-05T03:35:00.002+08:002010-12-05T03:38:47.577+08:00

As early as 3:26 AM (Ph Time) I decided not to run today's race, "Run for BB2". Since 12:57 AM (Again, Ph time.) I am already awake and I am nursing a bum tummy. I think I got this from the half-cooked rice that I ate for lunch, (or something even more sinister...ROTAVIRUS!). I'd rather swallow my pride and withdraw, rather than suffer some embarrassment or any untoward freak incidents.  I hope

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-40243464294503217002010-12-01T10:41:00.009+08:002010-12-01T15:28:49.983+08:00

Guess where was I during the Cebu Ultramarathon last Nov. 27?  Sirit? I was at the clinic where I am currently working. The clinic is situated in one of the those tiny roads along Gorordo Ave. in Lahug. It is more or less 1.5 km away from the Provincial Capitol. In the morning, I was busy attending to the walk-in patients, giving there much needed vaccination, dewormers and treating one

Lingnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-85249571295030020792010-11-24T10:44:00.000+08:002010-11-24T10:44:56.370+08:00

photo taken from runfool.com.This weekend, Cebu will be holding it's first ultramarathon. I have been running for 18 months already, but I haven't signed up for a single marathon, and have to complete my second Pikermi this January. The thought of conquering my first marathon is still quite daunting. But conquering an ULTRA, I must be insane by that time.  Anyways, this post is dedicated to the

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Dec. 5 must be the busiest day in Cebu's running calendar! Can you imagine there are SIX, as in 6 races will be held on this day all over the metro! I know most of you guys will either be in deep training for the January gig, or in Singapore or in Quezon City. But for those who want to join races on this day, it would be better to Run for BB2! Why am I unabashedly suggested for anyone to join

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-61638651682593295542010-11-16T06:15:00.001+08:002010-11-16T19:49:04.488+08:00

photo courtesy of iaaf.com I knew it! I know he'll be back! Good thing I did not write anything about his sudden and shocking retirement after his DNF in the recently concluded New York City Marathon, due to a knee injury. It was wounded pride that prompted Haile to decide on his retirement. But he is a person who eats, drinks and breathes running! And I when I saw a tweet from the New York Times

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-69707770726214872462010-11-14T06:34:00.000+08:002010-11-14T06:34:20.346+08:00

photo courtesy of http://angelodemonio.wordpress.com I have to confess, I did not run this week.Got burned out, In both work and running.Anyways, I'll be lacing my running shoes next week.And I cannot wait 'til next week because of this... ... and this.

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Tour Beverly Hills? Why not try running it? Off 'n Running Tours will take you to places where Hollywood celebs frequently shop, dine or hang around, for just $ 60.00 per person. The fee also includes a "Running from the Paparazzi" shirt and a post-run cupcake at Crumbs. For more information, you can visit their website, http://offnrunningtours.com.

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photo taken from happy feet yahoo! groups.

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What's my dog doing on my running blog? Well he did a good deed this week which involved one of of my running gear. Last Friday, while our house help, Gina and I watched the replay of our favorite Koreanovela (straight from Korea with English subtitle), Chavo was barking frantically. We were thinking the reason for his barking (He has a big voice! Our neighbors love him because it scares any

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Dear Santa,    It's already less than 60 days before Christmas! I know that I am neither naughty or nice, but in my own little way, I am sure I made many people happy. Since it's less than 60 days before Christmas, and you and you're elven staff are quite busy preparing and wrapping gifts to kids ages 0-110. To make it easier  for you guys, here's my wishlist. An Adizero Boston. I prefer the

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I thinks it's about time to share a little something about injury I already experienced what it feels like, and it seems a lot of people are training for their big run this coming January. Injuries are part of any athlete's obstacles in his career. Injuries come in many forms such as accidents, genetics (e.g. bow-legged, or uneven length of your knees or even arms), or just simply over exertion

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I know a lot of people who already signed up for the Cebu City Marathon this January are now training like crazy right now. I know some of them might be bored with the same LSD routes they tackle every weekend. So ladies and gentlemen, why not take your LSD to another place, like the City of Gentle People (also known as Katol's hometown.), Dumaguete.This coming November 21, they will be hosting a

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After the success of Run for Bebe last June, Code Blue Running Team of the Chong Hua Hospital, is inviting everyone to join the Run for BB2! This time the beneficiaries are the children as young as 7 months old who cannot afford further treatment. The singlet, according to Code Blue's Tita Naomi Fajardo is orange. You never had any orange singlets, right? 

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Mizuno fans, rejoice! Thank you, Richard Ho for posting this on the dailymile.

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Yes, Auntie! This one is for you! photo credits to Katol V.   Last year, I ran 10K on behalf of one of my college professor's mom who happens to be a breast cancer survivor (Click here for the story.). This year, cancer has struck someone who is really close to us, our Aunt. Although the Pink October Run is organized for breast cancer awareness, but I think this run has become an avenue for

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photo taken from reelrunning.blogspot.com. It's another lazy day at the office, I guess. So since I have nothing to do, I browsed at my Facebook account. Then and there, CebuRunning announced that the Cebu City Marathon 2011 registration will be open this October 8, 2010 at the Ayala Center-Cebu Active Zone. The registration fee has increased. The 5K is pegged at P500.00 (from P250.00), 21K is at

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Rain, rain, go away!Come again another day!Little children, little children, little childrenWants to play!- a nursery rhyme from sketchpan.

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photo taken from the official website of St. Peter Life Plan and Chapels In celebration of their 40th anniversary, the St. Peter Life Plans and Chapels will have a "Life Run" this coming Oct. 24, 2010 in Ortigas (Metro Manila), Cebu and Davao. The registration fee is P50.00 (Believe it!), inclusive of singlet, race bib and race map. Your P50.00 registration fee, will go straight to Bantay Bata

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-19801719254791406962010-09-27T10:04:00.003+08:002010-09-27T14:44:44.989+08:00

RACE: 7th World Heart Day Run LOCATION: The Terraces-Ayala Center CebuDATE: 26 September 2010 5:00-8:00 AMRACE CATEGORY: 5KBIB NUMBER:0338TIME: 33:39:56 (My Time) To be honest, I am having my blogger's block right now. I am out of words, so I better go straight to my point.I have sworn myself to never, ever have to play catch-up on a race. But guess, what, I have to play catch up on yesterday's

Lingnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-71055930649917004872010-09-26T08:32:00.000+08:002010-09-26T08:32:43.721+08:00

Monday, September 20- After skipping my Sunday Runs (since I ran on Saturday), I decided to go to the oval for my "recovery run". For the past two weeks, I have been running around the track for 12 times, non-stop. I was thinking to increase my mileage, and instead of 12, I decided to go 13 rounds. Since it's a "recover run", I took this in an easy pace. My time was 41 minutes and 44 seconds. 

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Monday, 13 Sept.-I had myself checked for my blood pressure by my Mother, who happens to be a nurse. My blood pressure is 90/70, which is already normal for my standards. Most of the nurses and physicians who always take my blood pressure would often ask if I am anemic or an athlete. I just smiled, and say, no I am not anemic, I am just blessed with a low blood pressure. Tuesday, 14 September- I

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-27969822924947812212010-09-19T06:56:00.002+08:002010-09-19T07:17:53.742+08:00

RACE: Philippine Social Security Service 53rd Anniversary Fun Run RACE DIRECTOR: Engr. Roel Militar LOCATION: SSS-Cebu CompoundDATE: 18 September 2010 5:00-7:30 AMRACE CATEGORY: 5KBIB NUMBER: 249TIME: 34:06 (Official Time) PRAISES- Early gun start- Ample supply of water- Marshalls were present especially in intersections- Food and refreshments at the finish line RANTS- Water stations should be

Lingnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-75190912279377457842010-09-12T08:54:00.005+08:002010-09-12T16:20:56.725+08:00

My super cool geek high school classmate, Frank, posted on his Facebook status about his blog, and what an artifical intelligence thinks about it. His blog, thirdworldwriter.com, is written by a female, between 18-25 years old. So I tried my blog, if what the AI thinks about it, and here's the result: Text analysismysundaespecial.blogspot.com is probably written by a male somewhere between 26-35

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In celebration of it's 53rd anniversary, the Philippine Social Security Systems will be having a fun run this coming Sept. 18, 2010. There are only two categories available: 3K and 5K. Registration fee is at P250.00, inclusive of singlet and race bib. Interested participants can register at the SSS Legal Department, Third Floor, SSS Building, Jones Ave. (Osmena Blvd.), Cebu City. Deadline for

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-54552835715430287682010-08-26T09:45:00.001+08:002010-08-26T09:46:48.175+08:00

Yesterday, I dropped by at Chong Hua Hospital to visit a sick relative. When I passed by the lobby, I saw this note from Bebe, the beneficiary of the June 26 run organized by Chong Hua Hospital's Code Blue Running Club. It was an intimate race, yet they were able to raise P100,000.00 for her treatment against nasopharyngeal cancer. To all those who cannot read her message of gratitude in the

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 They say that "Doctors are the worst patient". I think I am the personification of that adage. Despite the fact that the physiatrist adviced me to rest, I still ran the 5th Cebu Doctors University Run. Well, I made a compromise to him that the surface is flat, no hills! But he told me if the pain creeps in, I better stretch it out! I ran slow, did not gun for a faster time, just assessing

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-63046785634105032792010-08-14T14:03:00.000+08:002010-08-14T14:03:47.984+08:00

It's confeermed! (I must say!) I have iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS)! What is an iliotibial band? The iliotibial band is a long strip of connective tissues that runs from the pelvis to the knees. It is located in the lateral or the outside part of the thigh. This tissue is a stabilizer for both the hips and knees. photo taken from this site. What is ITBS or iliotibial band syndrome? This is

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Later this week, (I have to wait for my colleague aka Bat Girl to return from her bat hunting expeditions in Rizal.)I have to see the doctor to check on my right knee and hip that's been bugging me this past few weeks. I am currently setting my sights in conquering my second half-marathon in Dumaguete this September, while it's still early (or is it late?) have them check by a physiatrist.(FYI: A

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-48897403487117277702010-08-10T20:05:00.000+08:002010-08-10T20:05:08.031+08:00

       Photo from the Solemates. I just wish i have fairy godparents who lives in a fish bowl, and would grant my wishes by a whisk of a wand. "I wish I am injury-free!", or "Allow to replicate myself to do all my tasks at hand", or "Teleport me to Manila to join Coach Erik Spoelstra in the NBA Run! You made us proud, Coach Spo. You better whip up LeBron's butt if he waants a

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-70625229315075216082010-08-01T18:43:00.000+08:002010-08-01T18:43:50.723+08:00

RACE: Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry Race for for LifeLocation: Parkmall, Ouano Ave., North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, CebuDate: Aug. 1, 2010 4:00 AM-9:00 AMRace Category: 15KBib Number: 15K-067Race Time: 1:45:24 (UT) Before I start sharing my experience on my first 15K run, let me start with my litany of praises and rants and raves.   I give this race 4 doggy paws. PRAISES- on

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-15295847215418526252010-07-31T20:33:00.000+08:002010-07-31T20:33:13.028+08:00

 The Silliman University Alumni Association in Cebu is inviting everyone to join the run to Educate this coming Aug. 22, 2010 at the Terrace, Ayala Center-Cebu. This is for the benefit of the Silliman University's Scholarship Program. Registration fee is at P250.00. You may register at the following venues:Fitness First Ayala, Wow Travel and More in Robinson's Place-Cebu, Elizabeth Mall and

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-13024249071933963522010-07-31T06:34:00.000+08:002010-07-31T06:34:22.476+08:00

The Sacred Heart School For Boys (now Known as Ateneo De Cebu/Sacred Heart-Jesuits), together with Run for Sight will have two more Eagle Runs in the last quarter of the year. After the success of the first Eagle Run last May 23, they will be having a night race dubbed as "Eagle Run-Blackout", while the third race will be "Eagle Run Half-Marathon". Eagle Run-Blackout will be held on October 16 (

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-10908741736419896042010-07-24T22:32:00.001+08:002010-07-24T22:36:46.755+08:00

 *This review was done sometime ago. I am just reposting my POV about this movie. I rarely do movie reviews, but I have to make a review on this one since it covers two topics I like: running and it's a typical-loser-overcoming-obstacle-and-wins movie. It all started by surfing the channels after watching the spectacle that was Sinulog all day on the television. I wanted to go out with my

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-65774992223582750442010-07-21T22:34:00.000+08:002010-07-21T22:34:09.113+08:00

I am feeling nostalgic right now. Well, nothing special, it's just that my running buddy/Dad is already in Laguna for a 2 month stint to set-up their branch there. Our rendezvous for running started way back in 2007, it was October to be exact. It was the first and only SK Fun Run held in Labangon Elementary School. It attracted the elites and even fun runners. There were only two categories then

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-17800242742461862572010-07-19T22:01:00.000+08:002010-07-19T22:01:28.709+08:00

My "tipster" just e-mailed me the details on a race this coming Aug. 01, 2010. Unfortunately, this announcement was embedded in the blogs of the bloggeratti of Cebu aka Cebu Blogger Society (They should include runner blogs!). So for those who are interested to join this event, here are the details for this race. You may register at the following venues: Dunkin Donuts' branches in SM-Cebu and

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-65316973126513774942010-07-17T20:36:00.002+08:002010-07-17T20:46:59.691+08:00

I have been longing to join one of these races, since I want to experience what is like to do trail running. As I was browsing my Facebook account, I saw this photo tagged to a runner-acquaintance. Giddy me wants to join this, but reality me reprimanded. TNF Thrill of the Trail-Bohol is scheduled at the same date as the Milo Marathon-Tagbilaran Eliminations race, which the crew have long been

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-47549072293728551542010-07-13T06:20:00.001+08:002010-07-13T06:20:51.567+08:00

Below is the official statement from the organizers of the Energizer Night Race as posted in the Cebu Running's Facebook account. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Young Runner Dies in Freak Incident Alexander Landero, 19, who joined the recently concluded, popular night race died in a freak incident at the Mandaue

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-91473785864021292002010-07-11T22:16:00.003+08:002010-07-15T06:45:04.884+08:00

Race: ENERGIZER NIGHT RACELocation: Parkmall, Ouano Ave, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue CityDate: July 10, 2010 6 PM-10 PMRace Category: 10KBib Number: 1082Race Time: 1:05:22 (Unofficial time) I get first to the race review and rating! Four out of five doggie paws! The Good- half of the roads along the route are close to vehicular traffic to accommodate the runners.- water runs aplenty -

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-76511396515344940722010-07-03T00:45:00.002+08:002010-07-03T01:00:01.089+08:00

 from a facebook application. this, by the way, is my profile pic ever since the World Cup started. My favorite team just upsets everyone's favorite team in tonight's thrilling quarter final match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. World number 4, the Netherlands defeated World number 1, Brazil 2-1. Brazil went ahead via a goal by Robinho (pronounced as: Robin-yo) in the 10th minute.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-50748336484267199532010-07-02T20:35:00.004+08:002010-07-03T13:07:23.574+08:00

Cebuanos will be treated to a couple of races which is slated to have distances beyond 20K. First will be the Pilipinas First 25K International Marathon (Why call it a marathon, if it's only 25 kilometers?) this coming August 15, and the Run to Reduce on August 22. The Pilipinas First 25K International Marathon will be held at the Asiatown IT Park. They had a press conference today at around 10

Lingnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-88788697993172396192010-06-30T19:39:00.005+08:002010-07-01T06:17:06.887+08:00

I was about to answer the call of nature, when the 10K starting gun was fired. What the?! Forget about emptying my bladder, I immediately went down the staircase toward the starting corral, only to find out it was already closed to accommodate the 5K runners. I have no choice but to run and catch up with the last of the 10K runners without stepping on the starting mat (Well, as if we were wearing

Lingnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-90804228920200478872010-06-29T06:23:00.000+08:002010-06-29T06:23:06.561+08:00

Thank you Rodzz Guardiario for sending the race route for the up-coming Energizer Night Run through Facebook. For the benefit of those who still have doubts about the route, here they are. 3K 5K 10K *Click on the photo to bigify!

Lingnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-16691252690483741632010-06-27T14:49:00.005+08:002010-06-30T19:42:09.869+08:00

Don't you just love helping other people in need? Well, I do! Anyway, yesterday, the Code Blue Running Club of the Chong Hua Hospital along with Runcheck organized the Run for Bebe. This is a fund racing activity for one of their colleague who is fighting cancer, and her name is Bebe. WHO IS BEBE? She is the assistant director of Ms. Naomi Fajardo, the Chief Nurse of Chong Hua and one of the

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-68159123541783873732010-06-25T05:52:00.000+08:002010-06-25T05:52:50.654+08:00

photo credits from the official website. Another run for a cause will be held this August 8 at the Terrace-Ayala Center Cebu. This is for the benefit for of babies with congenital club foot. To download the registration form and race route, you can download it in their official website. Other race details will announced later.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-15465513784046506442010-06-24T21:27:00.003+08:002010-06-25T06:44:48.810+08:00

 i got this from their Facebook fan page. As I was goggling my blog(I'm a bit of a narcissist!), I glanced on one of the results. It's the fan page of Bohol Runners Club, and someone's pitching on my post on the upcoming Energizer Night Run. Click here. To Ms. Yam Garote, thank you for featuring my blog!

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-10565367823125475182010-06-23T16:32:00.001+08:002010-06-24T21:37:24.154+08:00

photo credits from this site. Journeying James commented on my previous post, that Cebu has cheap racing rates. You see ever since the running boom, the registration fee has gone up in Manila. Gone were the days were one has to pay P150-P200 race. Here in Cebu, if the race is pegged, let's say at P350.00, expect there will be little participants. Some of my paisanos would even complain for such

Lingnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-79727587171969914252010-06-22T20:27:00.000+08:002010-06-22T20:27:26.609+08:00

If De La Salle University (DLSU) students will shout, "Animo!", the students of the University of San Jose-Recoletos(USJ-R) in Cebu will definitely say, "Adelante!". Adelante means forward, and Cebu is moving forward. Just a week after a run hosted by the Silliman University Alumni in Cebu, the Josenians (as the y are commonly known for) will host the First Recoletos Run- Run for St. Agustine

Lingnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-74985868260638151372010-06-20T13:41:00.000+08:002010-06-20T13:41:11.902+08:00

So some guy actually send me a personal message through my Facebook account with regards to the race's most important details: registration fee and registration sites. The registration fee is pegged at P350.00. I say, it's worth it with all the stuffs they are going to distribute during the race. Interested individuals may register at these establishments: 1. R.O.X.- Active Zone, Ayala

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-2261089173838969712010-06-16T21:46:00.001+08:002010-06-16T22:11:21.483+08:00

photo credits from this site. This is not the first time Cebu's hosting a night race. The "Midnight Run" during the Christmas break was the other non-morning race, until a TV station showed the TVC in one lazy Sunday morning. This folks is the Energizer Night Run! As of this moment, more and more people are interested to join this race in Facebook. So to those who are not in the circle of many (

Lingnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-35254121275584228892010-06-14T22:53:00.001+08:002010-06-16T21:05:49.129+08:00

That's "beautiful game" in Portuguese!  I know this is a running blog, but I can't help talking about football or soccer! This year is a World Cup year, and the finals is being held, for the first time, in African soil. I just saw my favorite, the Netherlands defeated Denmark 2-0! I never get bored every time the Dutch or Oranje play their deadly counter-attack game. Unfortunately, in this part

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-51948811726768279012010-06-13T18:23:00.001+08:002010-06-14T06:10:54.210+08:00

The longest and the biggest foot race in the Philipines, the Milo Marathon is now on it's 34th year. And this time, the race is also for a cause. Proceeds from the race will provide running shoes for the under privilege children in all cities where a Milo Marathon Elimination Race will be held. This year also, there's a qualifying time for every age category in the 42K eliminations in Manila.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-48421822238072516862010-06-09T12:20:00.001+08:002010-06-09T12:21:10.648+08:00

While doing some Facebook-ing on a boring day at work, I saw this photo tagged to Melina "Twinkle" Ignacio.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-7869199285923973092010-06-04T13:12:00.004+08:002010-06-04T18:22:15.497+08:00

 Silliman Hall So far, it's been a boring day at the office, so I took a peek at my Facebook account. My former dorm manager back in college posted in her status that the Silliman University Cebu Alumni will be staging the Silliman Run 2010 this Aug. 22, 2010 at the Terraces in Ayala Center-Cebu. There will be three race categories: 3K, 5K and 10K.This will be fund-raising activity, so everyone's

Lingnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-1889267880321006202010-06-03T06:20:00.002+08:002010-06-03T06:23:19.262+08:00

I opened my e-mail this morning, and lo and behold, a FAN MAIL! Let me share you the e-mail. Hello, I have read about your "Runner" blog and I find it informative... I just started running in May and my first run was Rundaue 2010. I enjoyed it a lot. And Im planning to keep this lifestyle for good...  aside from its making me physically fit, its a good way to socialize (meet new friends)...

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-34501696325342394092010-06-02T16:58:00.003+08:002010-06-04T06:00:01.590+08:00

Sports apparel outlet, Planet Sports, will host a run this coming June 27 at the Terraces in Ayala Center-Cebu (ACC). The race will start at 5:30 AM. Registration is pegged at P200-P250, depending on the category you would like to join in. 3K- P200.005K-P250.00 with singlet10K-P250.00 with singlet You can register at the Planet Sports store at the Active Zone in ACC. Or you can download the

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-540607733463618932010-05-29T10:00:00.004+08:002010-05-29T21:43:07.012+08:00

I received an e-mail that was forwarded by my Tita about the 'Kapamilya Run" this coming June 13. Here's what the e-mail stated, You are hereby invited to join our DYAB Kapamilya Run on June 13, 2010:Venue:  AsiaTown IT Park Assembly Time:  4:45 a.m. Race Starts at:  5:30 a.m. Early Bird Registration:  P200 (June 1 to June 7, 2010) Regular Registration:  P250 (June 8 to June 11, 2010)

Lingnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-86380492510185887412010-05-29T06:30:00.003+08:002010-05-29T15:33:59.457+08:00

This year, I already miss two races. The first race that I missed was                        "Dagan sa Kausaban, Dagan sa Kalamboan ug Katarungan" in Consolacion. It was organized by the North Road Runners Club based in Mandaue and Consolacion.It was a cheap race, with a registration fee of P30.00. Yup, P30.00!But this race did not have singlets, though, just a race bib.The reason why I missed

Lingnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-23894115717176852242010-05-24T20:02:00.000+08:002010-05-24T20:02:53.561+08:00

photo taken from this site. The Quezon City International Marathon, one of the country's biggest races being organized last year, will be having it's second edition this coming Dec. 5, 2010. Just like last year, the QCIM will have 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K races. I ran 10K on this race a year ago, that is why I am unabashedly pimping this race! Click here for my QCIM '09 story. I dunno if I can race

Lingnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-76347482301879365512010-05-23T21:33:00.001+08:002010-05-23T21:35:11.271+08:00

photo from the official website.  photo taken from this site. The province of Camarines Sur (more fondly named as CamSur), will host a marathon event this coming September 26, 2010. Details for this race are on their website, http://camsurmarathon.com.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-74662525039755542522010-05-21T20:27:00.001+08:002010-05-21T23:33:40.484+08:00

I am torn between to lovers. Feeling like a fool!  On this pink corner, Pink Littman Stethoscope! photo taken from this .sitehttp://www.naperstethoscopes.com/pink_littmann_stethoscopes.htm vs. On the other pink corner, Mizuno Wave Creation 9. photo taken from this site:http://www.seriousrunning.com/5/64/Running-Shoe-Reviews/Mizuno-Womens-Wave-Creation-9-Running-Shoe.html After much

Lingnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-66957151142175829582010-05-19T06:13:00.001+08:002010-05-19T06:13:34.667+08:00

Cebuano Runners will have a busy schedule these coming months. The following are the foot races scheduled (so far) for the month of June and July. I got this from yesterday's  Sun Star Cebu issue. June 20- Dasig Kabataan RunJune 27- Planet Sports RunJuly 4- Fitness Run of Fitness FirstJuly 25- Run for Kids of Ayala Business Club

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-87104109825275569872010-05-17T14:56:00.000+08:002010-05-17T14:56:08.609+08:00

Running is really booming, and there are many concerns regarding race organizing and handling. This morning I was reading this sports columnists column on "Running in All Directions" (Sun Star Cebu, 17 May 2010), and an issue of having a body that will check on how foot races are organized in Cebu. Ever since the "dreaded" May 2 run, there were calls for a creation of a body to see to it that

Lingnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-77511862978283581212010-05-14T05:48:00.005+08:002010-05-14T21:48:03.529+08:00

I am runner 1000! What's up, doc? Join Bugs Bunny and friends in the most "fun" run to hit Cebu so far. Kids and the kids at heart are invited to join the Looney Tunes Run @ Sm City Cebu, this coming June 5! There are 6 categories: 500m- for kids Under 4 years old 1 k-Kids aged under 5-7 and 8-9. 1.5km-  under 10-12. 3K-Open 5K- Open 10K-Open. Registration for 500m, 1k, and 1.5k are pegged at

Lingnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-8223534118305555402010-05-07T08:02:00.001+08:002010-05-07T08:09:10.142+08:00

Qualfon, a BPO based in Cebu will be hosting a run on May 30 dubbed as, "Run for Q". The race will have three categories: 5K/ 10K/ 16K or 10 miles.  You can register at Cebu Daily New (look for Gabby Lariosa) and pay P150.00 as an early bird rate which is until today, May 7. From May 8 onwards, you may register at RUNNR in Ayala. Registration fee is P200.00. Kit distribution will be on May 27

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-67405474262767333672010-05-05T10:42:00.000+08:002010-05-05T10:42:58.423+08:00

Not so long time ago, when running was not such an "in" sport. Hardcore runners were treated to a 25km run that covered three of Cebu's major cities, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City and Cebu City. The run was then known as the "Tri-City Run". I dunno when was the last "Tri-City" run was staged since I was not base in Cebu for most of my college life. Anyway, after the the first Cebu City Marathon,

Lingnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-19868997887467015432010-05-02T14:31:00.005+08:002010-05-05T06:38:33.552+08:00

Race: 3rd Mandaue City Run Date: May 2, 2010 Route: Mandaue City-Cansaga Bay Categories: 21K/10K/5K (exclusive for Mandaue residents only)/3K (13 years and below) A-Boo-boo 1. No Water. The same problem has plagued each and every race that have been organized in the Metro. There was even one 21k runner who unfortunately DNF (did not finish) at km 15 because she was already so dehydrated. By

Lingnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-54708624830276638812010-04-27T10:46:00.031+08:002010-09-12T09:22:01.869+08:00

I will constantly update this entry every time I receive running schedules. Metro CebuMay 2- Mandaue City Run May 8- South Road Properties (SRP) Sunset RunMay 16- Rundaue 2010 May 23- Fair Trade Run @ SMMay 23-1st Eagle Run @ CDU May 30- Run for Q by Qualfon (A BPO company) Registration: http://itlivewire.com/padeliver  June 5- Loony Tunes Run- 500m, 1km, 1.5km, 3k, 5K and 10K @ SM June 13- DYAB

Lingnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-8092934203680504072010-04-24T06:13:00.000+08:002010-04-24T06:13:04.465+08:00

This is the third Mandaue City Run's Race Route.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-286759699026259762010-04-23T06:53:00.001+08:002010-04-23T06:55:30.902+08:00

Well, why not? photo from inside sports.ph We all know that Philippines'  pride runs before doing his intense boxing workouts with Freddie Roach. Running gave this man that needed staminato last the whole 12 rounds...another potent weapon in his arsenal. He ran at any surface, from trails, to track, to asphalts.He even conquered the hills of Griffith Park and Mt. Lee, where that famous "

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-14395823967589982692010-04-22T15:18:00.001+08:002010-04-22T15:43:43.157+08:00

REVIEW The second installment of the Great Lapu-Lapu Run was a far cry that it's predecessor held last Aug. 2009. This year, it was held to kick off the "Kadaugan sa Mactan" (Victory in Mactan) celebration to commemorate Datu Lapu-Lapu's victory over Magellan some almost 500 years ago.  In last year's edition, there were only three categories: 20K, 6K and 3K. While this year's edition have four

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-59408226804652359842010-04-16T21:48:00.001+08:002010-04-16T22:00:13.688+08:00

So after Lapu-Lapu, all runners' eyes will soon turn on to Lapu-Lapu's bridge city, Mandaue, this May. Afterall, Mandaue will host two runs, the 3rd Mandaue City Run hosted by the Mandaue Runners Club May 2, 2010, and two weeks later, Rundaue 2010.  So far Rundaue 2010 has confirmed to include the Cansaga Bay Bridge in it's 10K route. Oh! What a way to celebrate the merry month of May!

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-24340594175346105672010-04-16T21:37:00.001+08:002010-04-16T21:56:19.197+08:00

I am sure everyone is into an online social networking site. This my friend is the social networking site for runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes, the . If you are a runner, cyclist, swimmer and triathlete, better get a dailymile account. Meet me there.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-9703475471337846172010-04-10T06:26:00.001+08:002010-04-10T07:00:02.647+08:00

I will be running 10k.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-87910152102214298762010-04-08T21:11:00.001+08:002010-04-08T21:16:18.950+08:00

Every April 9, Filipinos remember the brave men and women who fought the invaders before the fall of Bataan and Corregidor. And since I am not yet emotionally, mentally, financially, physically and spiritually fit to run the Bataan Death March Ultramarathon, I always wanted to conquer the historic island of Corregidor. I am looking forward for this race. PS: The woman in my photo is my

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-24951398090992645922010-04-04T05:34:00.000+08:002010-04-04T05:34:07.427+08:00

photo taken from this site. I am stalled by colds.Achoo!(Bless you!)Warm chicken soup,hot kalamansi with green tea,ginger ale,double dose of Ascorbic acid.Rest.Some indigenous massage.I need to get back......ASAP! 

Lingnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-7890527028917206582010-03-29T05:25:00.001+08:002010-03-29T05:32:29.872+08:00

Review for this running shoe will come a bit later. Their first out-of-the-box-experience was in church yesterday.

Lingnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1860599852191892886.post-26241235055982117432010-03-26T20:37:00.008+08:002010-10-01T07:14:22.839+08:00

"Oki dok! oki dok! Oki, doki,doki, doc!" Hi, I am Maria Nes-Li A. Abella. I am better known as ling among my inner circle of friends, but I am known as Marie in my profession. I am licensed veterinarian specializing in Companion Animal Medicine (that's dog and cat medicine).  I used to swim back in my grade school days, I used to play football (for a couple of games) back in high school, and I

Lingnoreply@blogger.com4