Declining running performance, aggravated by an overstaying pandemic, was my reason for staying away from competition -- even when physical races rebooted since 2nd Quarter as Alert 1 gave us more courage to go outdoors. I must admit that it was plain curiosity that had me signing up for the Run Ortigas 2022. I had... Continue Reading →
Dealing with Runner’s Low Part 1
I never thought it could happen to me. I didn't even see it coming. And the sad part is that I could be falling out..or can I still save this relationship before it totally fizzles out...? How and why did running became a relationship that would seriously matter in my life. I was not the... Continue Reading →
Early to Bed, Early to Run
I need to get back into the habit of sleeping early, so I can wake up early enough to cook breakfast for the kids and get ready for my AM run. It dawned on me that today is a workday so I might "run" into my partner, whom I just feel will be lured into... Continue Reading →
Day 1 Back to Marathon (re) Training
The one thing I have not lost, injured or not, in my 4 long years of running --- is the discipline to "prepare" for the following day's workout. My daughter refuese to label it as being OCD but somewhere deep inside me, I must have tinges of OCD in the way I meticulously ready my... Continue Reading →