Over the last year or so, you’ve probably noticed how many of your Facebook running friends have started posting about venturing into ultramarathons

Have you ever wondered kung ano nga ba ang sikreto ng mga magaganda at guwapong nakikita niyo sa gym and sa races?

One of the most common questions we get from runners is how to choose the right running shoes. Some runners will chose based on their favorite brand, others will base their selection on their aesthetic or design.

Inconvenience—be it that of time and/or cost—is the main reason why people don’t get started working out. We’re either too busy to get it started, or we feel like it’s just another expense we can’t afford as of the moment.

On the TBR pumped up station at Nuvali, a stranger wearing a yellow shirt that was printed with "Dream Chaser" was walking towards me holding a sign that says "FREE HUG". Two of the thing I love best. Free and Hug. Yes, a hug. A simple gesture that could give the feeling of comfort and security at the same time. Just what I needed after running 30 kilometers. That was also what I needed on the 15th of May 2015 when I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.

My first mountain hike was a very fulfilling and fruitful one to say the least. They weren’t kidding when they said that you’re going to be learning a lot just by climbing the mountain itself.

No guts, no glory... Those words are easy to say than done and somehow, it came to a point where I truly understand its true meaning. I was standing on the beach being surrounded by other competitors whom I think were triathletes all their lives while waiting for the gun start.

Running alone is definitely a profound endeavor. It reminds me of a hero’s personal battle, like the journey of Hercules (cue in Michael Bolton singing “I will go the distance”) just to prove one’s worth – more to yourself than to anyone else.

This June, celebrate Philippine Environment Month by running for a cause with Run2Plant: Para sa Greener Pilipinas. Plant trees and pave the way to a healthier environment!

Join the ultimate challenge at the Sulu Ultramarathon 91K on July 19, 2024. Discover the scenic landscapes of Jolo while testing your limits in an ultramarathon.