Not many runners like to admit that they like or even prefer music on the run. Back when I was a newbie, I let myself get persuaded into thinking that junking the MP3 player meant serious, competitive and highly performing races. It definitely could be learned, running for almost endless kilometers with just a mantra... Continue Reading →
You can ignore her, tease her, bypass or try to stop her --- but GIRLS, those strong determined type, will always run your life. We used to be called the weaker sex but now we've evolved and compensated in so many more ways that the only thing weak about us is still an inhibition towards... Continue Reading →
It should have been easier to say and write about the last hours before the marathon I was about to run. After all, in the past 6 years, part of the pre-race rituals was that mental checklist and conditioning, that, at least for me, spelled the difference between redlining at kilometer 32 or not. Instead... Continue Reading →
Two nights ago, I got an invitation that was too good to resist: to race representing Team Soleus at yesterday's Li-Ning Manila Run at MOA/Roxas Boulevard. While the race itself had some logistical issues (late gunstart, shortage of 21K mileage, insufficient water and personnel in some stations...) I couldn't help but smile along the race... Continue Reading →
The Life of a RunningAdik 