Ahhh, to be young and free of responsibility, with no cares in the world - unfortunately, as life really unfolds, the phase of careless abandon and risky lifestyle is short. This only means that seriously taking charge of your finances early in life has become as important as enjoying youth and the trappings that go... Continue Reading →
There comes a time in a runner's life that you have to LEVEL UP, or go bust. And I want to bet that if you've sat on the saddle for years, you're just as curious of what it could be like to raise your competition by a notch, by doing more than just biking. First,... Continue Reading →
It was not until I was in quasi-retirement mode in 2009 that I became more concerned about my health. For this reason, I can relate to millions of Filipino workers who can easily take health and being active for granted, simply because work (which equated to food on the table) was such top priority that... Continue Reading →
No, it's not the title of a new race (but could potentially be!) but I got some elevated heart rate coming face to face with the Asics line-up of running watches during the media launch of the GPS and Night Run versions yesterday, 14 July 2015, at 100 Miles Cafe in BGC. I'm an early... Continue Reading →
'Tis that time of the year when we ask ourselves if we shall be mice or men, trying to decide if it's worth running in the torrential rains. My parents told me that the day I was born was exactly like today and my father had to carry my full-term preggy mother and wade into... Continue Reading →
Milo Manila Marathon Elims becoming fever-pitch at the onset of the typhoon season doesn't help since it is also time to commit to the longest training run of 30 - 35 kms. Like many of us already registered for the longest distance, I'm doing my own checklist of how to play out this crucial long... 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 →
I started blogging here and there over the past 2 years, but it's been more like an ON-OFF relationship that didn't know where to go. Of course, everything was just personal in the beginning because to write about the outside world felt a bit intimidating. But churning another milestone has its pressures, more than just... Continue Reading →
The Life of a RunningAdik 