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Back on track! 4x800m repeats. Training starts for 2020 BDM 102km.

“In the marathon, the first half is just a normal run. At 15 kilometers, 20 kilometers, everybody is still going to be there. Where the marathon starts is after 30 kilometers. That’s where you feel pain everywhere in your body. The muscles are really aching, and only the most prepared and well-organized athlete is going to do well after that. I’ll go with the pace, but after 30 kilometers, I’ll change to my own pace. And if you’re ready to follow me, then we can go together.”

How a newbie prepared for her first halfmarathon. She started with a plan and committing to it, mileage progression, having a training partner with the same level of fitness, hydration/nutrition, pacing, mental preparation, lessons learned and other useful tips. Seems a lot but doing one step at a time consistently, you'll be ready on race day.

10 need-to-know training tips if you plan on running a marathon A newbie runner shares the tricks she figured out along the way that may make the training process easier for you.

Tough 50k (rather 54k)!

I knew it's going to be a challenging race because of the heavy rains in the mountains. Embracing mother nature and adjusting my own expectations helped me cross the finish line safely. Congrats to all finishers and superb job to the organizers and volunteers!

Photo: Mt Ayaas summit around 30+km mark. A killer climb after summiting 3 peaks. Didn't stay long as I have to climb Mt Parawagan (another steep climb to the summit).

In running, weight is not a metric of success. In my experience, strong-willed coupled with smart consistent training will help you reach the finish line.

My Weight Has Nothing to Do With How Good a Runner I Am I'm done feeling like being thin will make me better.

It's the holiday season but doesn't mean running stops. Stay sharp and active!

Run for your life: A cost-effective lifestyle that helps reducing premature death risk Running has been associated with joint pains and whole-body vibrations that may not necessarily yield the best results for weight loss or a healthy lifestyle. However, studies show that running is good for the knees, providing a cost-effective lifestyle medicine – and reduces the risk of prema...

Finished off her 10-week run/walk program with a 5k fun run. Congrats Lilian! :)

Finished another 10k with the SubJuans. Missing our pambato. Get well soon Jason!

Compressport Forest Run random pics

Photos by Activepinas

Uploaded my data of the 2017 Compressport La Mesa Forest Run (21K distance).

Recommended for runners who are new to trail running and seasoned runners looking for fast course. There are four distance categories - 6k, 12k, 21k and 42k. The race course is located inside the La Mesa Nature Reserve (protected area) where you get to experience pure rainforest in the city! It's a well-organized race too.

Compressport La Mesa Forest Run 21k Check out my run on Strava.

2018 Cebu Marathon Training (Week 8/17):

Joined Compressport's La Mesa Forest Run yesterday to run on soft ground and give my legs a break from the concrete road. Turned out it was not a walk in the park, I mean forest :). The rolling terrain and unlimited mudfest from beginning to end made it tougher than I thought. Never underestimate a race with flat course. It was amazing to see and run the lush green forest of La Mesa. Kudos to the organizers!

Distance: 21k
Unofficial finish time: 2:26