Inspire

I gained 22 pounds in about 4 years while in College. Now looking back at my 16 year old self, I have never felt this much regret as I realize how much I unknowingly abused my body with all the junk food, alcohol, stress eating and all nighters I had done in my college years.

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 is not about going around the same place for a few times until you get tired of it – it’s about being in sync with nature and actually enjoy the scenery.

For some people, retirement or being at the age of 60 means staying at home and enjoying all the hard work done in their younger years. However, there are some special ones, who choose to spend their later years practicing fitness and getting even more healthy which stands them out in the fitness community.

How long do you run before you decide you’ve had enough? How many years does it take for you to say “I’m done running”? How many marathons before you feel accomplished enough to retire?

Vanj Endaya works as a Corporate Finance Head in a Renewable Energy Company, a Single Mom and a Triathlete.

Have you faced something so challenging that you just feel like it’s the end of the world?

“Dad, I wanna be just like you when I grow up!” - Sky

"2 years ago, I wouldn't be caught dead in a gym or be seen crossing the finish line of a run."

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).

Sometimes, all you need to be fit is an inspiration -- and nowadays that isn’t so hard to find. From the people we interact with to the people we see on TV/Magazine/etc., they’re practically everywhere.

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.

It’s Wednesday night, I go up the 22nd floor of Strata 100 Building in Ortigas, quickly ask for directions, and find myself inside Polecats Manila

Being a mom is no easy task. However, if you ask any mother out there if they love what they do, more or less they would likely say that they would choose being a mother over anything any day and any time of the week.