I have been overweight most of my life. Being fit was never in my vocabulary since I was a kid. I spend most of my time playing games and of course, eating (my favorite past time).

Yes, you are those things: strong and independent, and they describe you perfectly. No ifs or buts. So please; drop the word “pero.” Stop attaching conditions to that phrase you tell yourself to stay motivated when you’re struggling with that last mile on the run or the last rep to that set of deadlifts, or when you’re dragging your tired body to the gym after a long day at work.

Figuring out why you want to run will make the miles and effort more reassuring to yourself so you aren’t running aimlessly questioning why you are doing it.

I want to have a good life when I grow old. We all know that when it comes to health, it doesn’t matter how much money you have.

Some of us registered for the color powder, most of us joined for unicorn medal, but sometimes running is not always about the fun or the freebies, but an opportunity to help others who are in need.

Running – this is my daily routine in going to school every time I don’t have any allowance due to what we called “out of budget” or, shall we say, my parents do not have enough resources to support us in that aspect.

When I first started, I never envisioned myself going this far, but I firmly believe that with Pinoy Fitness and the unwavering support from this inspiring community have been instrumental in my ability to sustain this sport for such an extended period.

The idea of putting up a running clinic and a small fun run came up as part of my fifth runniversary. And what better way to mark such milestone is to celebrate it with a group of children

Acceptance that you will go through a lot of pain, and believe that it will be all worth it in the end.

Unless you’re blessed with favorable genetics suitable for running, beating the SUB1 10K challenge requires a certain level of dedication, consistency, and hard work from those who would dare to try.

Here’s my Valentine’s Day letter to everyone caught in the rush of things

I started running in 2010, and over the past 13 years, I've run multiple marathons and participated in hundreds of running events. Over the years, my mindset has evolved in profound ways, shaping not only my approach to running but also my perspective on life.

God really trained me, not just for tri. But God trained me for my cancer journey. Everything that led me here was to help me get stronger for my cancer.

Those who are watching can’t help but say, “that’s a team I want to be on” with none who can disagree.