Wednesday, October 23, 2013

what have i been doing these past few months

it has been a while since i last posted here. there have been a lot of things going on with my life, add to that the fact that, i'm not even sure if there are still people reading running blogs that have personal insights. (as i've been telling my friends who i've been running with since 2009 [yes, it has been ages since i started into this addiction called running], most of the so-called running blogs nowadays are just people re-posting press releases, as compared to the time when i started blogging).

so, what have i been doing lately?

earlier this year, i had my 3rd Condura FM.

my mizuno elixir's first full mary

towards the last stretch
image from Mikey Macainag (if i'm not mistaken hehe)

Also, I was able to do my 2nd Ateneo Aquathlon.

sa mapula or sa maputi?
"face off" for fun bet during our teammate's farewell breakfast
ateneo aquathlon
my 1st multisport for the year
based on the facial reaction, i believe you'd get how the race was :)
lack of pool time was the culprit hahaha!
Despite my busy schedule, I was also able to participate in some runs.

goofing around with Team CB's Bilz & Daie Juanting at the start of MC Cool Run

first sub 60 10K in a long time
Post-race pics with officemates/#TeamAlmostThere 
As tradition, I have been given the privilege to run during the Takbo Runfest, also known as Takbo.ph's Anniversary.

It's been a while since I ran 21K (obvious ba sa mukha? :) ) 
Finally. natapos ko din. 
And in fairness, 2:29 finish time for someone 'rusty'
I've been also able to run the RUPM 2013.

RUPM 2013 10K race kit
still with #TeamAlmostThere/officemates at the starting line
one of the rare moments i was seen or had a picture during the race.
first time in a long time to wear mizunos during race.
On top of these limited races, I've been around a few road races and multisport events as part of my work.

1) BDO Race for Life

first time to be on stage, as a presenter. 

2) 2013 Tri United 2

with Timmy Dadia.
photo taken by Michelle Santiago
3) Cebu Ironman 70.3

Last year, I said to myself, I would be in Cebu for my 30th birthday. Fortunately, I was assigned to attend this year's Ironman 70.3.

business before pleasure.
"mandatory" solo picture with the M-dot logo before the day ended.
Saucony & K-swiss. with my friend Billie (K-Swiss) during the expo.

with my Endure teammates after their Ironman 70.3.  

4) Cebu Radio Tour
As part of my work in Cebu, I represented my brand during the launch in Cebu. I toured 3 radio stations during my short stay there.




5) 2013 SCTEX Duathlon

instead of competing, i was limited to manning the booth and giving out premium items.

So what's next for me? 


This.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Saan na nga ba ang Barkada?

Last weekend's takbo.ph runfest was a celebration of running, and for us "pioneers" of takbo.ph, specially these types of running/gatherings are one of the most memorable events in our now-more-than-ever toxic days. nakakamiss din to have these people with me, although most are still visible, be it during ultramarathons, triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, whenever we get together, it's like we were still the newbies we were a few years back. 

Takbo.ph has been my first running family, and a lot of teams i know, all came from takbo.ph as well, as the group eventually grew big. 



































Happy 5th Anniversary Takbo.ph!  More power!







Saturday, May 4, 2013

make that change

it has been a while since i last wrote here in my blog. i was not even able to make kwento about my 2 milestones early this year, one would be my 3rd Condura Full Marathon and my second Ateneo Aquathlon.

for the past 3 years or more, i have always been associated with another brand (which, if you're an avid reader of this blog, most probably eh alam nyo na kung ano un haha).

i started running using another brand, but when a friend introduced me to it, i was initially intrigued, and eventually tried it out and found out that it was perfect for me. it was lightweight, offered ample support, and as time went by, the designs AND colors eventually became updated and attractive na rin.

we've had numerous encounters where i was challenged, but it was able to stick by my side no matter what. there were times when i felt like giving up, or it decided to give up on me, but we eventually were able to patch things up, and get back on track.

there were attempts also try on other brands, two to be exact, but eventually i went back to where i was comfortable with, where i was at peace with.

times have changed throughout the years, the relationship with the brand had its ups and downs, major falling outs, but eventually went back to the brand. or at least tried out to be at peace with the brand (primarily because there are a lot more people involved with the brand which i personally initiated the contact and introduced them to the brand) but i eventually had to move forward.

why the need to change? other than change being the only constant thing in life, change pushed me to get out of my comfort zone. i may have had stagnated in the brand i was with, to the point that i may not have been maximizing what else i could be, what i can make of myself, as a runner, marketer, and as a person.

I made that change to something that i believe can help maximize my potentials and at the same time, something i can push to its own potential, making both benefit. :)

if you want to join me in making that change, you can check out this link to find out which Saucony model is similar to what you are using.
http://www.saucony.com/store/SiteController/saucony/s2s_saucony

for  TRAINING
                                                               BEFORE                                                      
Inspire 7
blade max stable

                                                         SUGGESTION
                         

or if you want the updated model:
SauconyMen's
*take note though this color not yet available in stores

for RACE DAY

elixir 7
               BEFORE




k-ona C
                               
                                                                 SUGGESTION

award-winning Mirage 3
color above not available in phils :( 
                                   

but since i've been using zero drop shoes such as Vibram Five Fingers KSO, i'm drawn to getting 

Another award-winner, the Virrata


see you back on the road!


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