DREAM MARATHON '16 DIARY: THE FIRST BULL CIRCLE

The first Bull Circle happened last September 23, 2015, at St. Lukes Global City. Everyone had been so excited to meet each and everyone. Ours is actually a different story, we met at Subaru Run so we already have communication prior to the first circle and where #teamguttom founded so watch out for that hashtag. But nonetheless I'm still excited to meet the class of 2016.

I've been to BGC several times but honestly I still dunno how to get there except riding a taxi. I know where the highstreet is but other than that I am an idiot with the streets around Global City. Thankfully we have decided to meet first at the Ayala MRT with Butter, Sab, and Nikki. And latter is much familiar with the place and she toured us how to get there starting at the commuter bus and where to alight. We actually planned to meet early as I need to get tested with Gait Analysis at Runnr. I wanted to make sure if I am overpronated (which I am now after the test) and what is the best shoe to wear with long distance. So girls, I wanted to Thank You for joining me there. By the way, Gait Analysis is free at Runnr or even at Asics but I heard they're not really accommodated if you are not buying a shoe.

DIY TRAVEL GUIDE: SURIGAO DEL SUR (BISLIG CITY AND HINATUAN)

Surigao del Sur is part of CARAGA region and situated at the east coast of Mindanao facing the Pacific Ocean. Surigao has a lot to offer in terms of a must places to visit, however, the focus of this post is only for Hinatuan and Bislig City. We went there last July 2015 for a quick visit and my first time to set foot in Mindanao.

This do-it-yourself travel guide to Bislig City and Hinatuan is my personal version for a 4D/3N trip and kind of relaxed itinerary. It was my special day so I don't want to put things in rush. However though, you can search for several DIY tips on google. I'm sure some of the Pinoy Travel Bloggers have an article for you.

DREAM MARATHON '16 DIARY: OUR FIRST MINI MEET UP

The official registration of the TBR's 42k opened last August 7th, 2015. A week after, they have released the official and final list of participants which is only limited to 800 so everybody will be given proper attention. And I'm glad that I am part of that list after days of thinking of joining the full marathon.

And days counting, everyone picked up their official training shirt (so jealous here!! @@ ) and because I chose for delivery rather than pickup, I'll have to wait when it would start. I feel envy to those folks with a welcome kit already, they have something to use for the Subaru Marathon. We actually asked them to wear it so we can easily distinguish for our quick meet up after run.

SUBARU MARATHON 2015

Subaru has been running race events abroad and if I'm not mistaken it is their first time in the Philippines together with Runrio. This has been my fourth half marathon of the year after Run United 1 and 2 and Takbo.ph. Also, I'm not really a frequent runner but this time I get addicted (I guess). I have run two consecutive Sundays for the first time after EntrepRun and this one. Thanks to Deltek, my new employer that provide "run for reimbursement". As long as you are wearing the official shirt and they will pay it for you. It's a huge help for me and for the company.

Know More.

Do More.

Move More.

Although I'm not quite sure if I can finish this race, the previous Sunday was terrible, suffering for Plantar Fasciitis - one of the runner's common injuries that usually happens for flat-footed like me. I'm glad that my college mate who is also a runner joined me from start till the finish line. There were signs that in anytime the muscle will explode from somewhere under my feet but fortunately, it was a bit smooth. We had a slow yet continuous pace till the finish line.

ENTREPRUN: A RUN FOR SUCCESS

It is my first time to join an 18KM event or perhaps the first time in the Philippine races to have an 18 kilometer longest distance (I'm not quite sure with this though). AFFI (Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc.) supported this event together with Affinitea Brown Race as the event organizer. Actually my first time to run with Affinitea, I have tried with Runrio, Runtarantantan and Takbo.PH.

Huh, looks like everything as "first", how many times did I mentioned that word?

Anyway, I only had one 10KM training at the Ayala Triangle Gardens prior to this event, although I have a regular badminton practice twice a week so I guess that was a huge help completing this event. The route is pretty much familiar as I had few races before in MOA - Roxas Boulevard - Baclaran area but the start to finish route of EntrepRun is completely different. And as usual I stayed in my slow yet continuous pace.

DREAM MARATHON '16 DIARY: WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

Just so you know running is not new to me. I started doing it since 2012 at 5k distance and I barely know that time that running is one of the huge events in the metro. I stopped from there. It took me two years to join fun runs again. As I mentioned I didn't know that running is a huge activity in the speedy life of the city until I noticed that my facebook timeline has flooded with numerous posts about running every Sunday morning. Then a common friend invited me to run at 16k for FrancisM. And everything started from there, I have joined several running events and eventually signed up for half marathons. At the moment, I can't really count how many 21k medals I have at home but all I know it keeps on counting.