(For more upcoming races in Western Visayas, you can follow this aktib.ph list here >>.) If you had done running around an island, maybe you want to try island hop and run — a perfect escape. And, the first weekend of May will be a perfect time to do it as Western Visayas will have […]
Archive | April, 2013
Suroy-suroy sa Sugbo via Running / Racing
For those wishing to running with a different scene, outside Metro Cebu, following are some races you can check this coming weekend (April-May): * RUN FOR A CAUSE 2013 (2K/8K/16K), MEDELLIN, CEBU – April 28, 2013, details here >>. Check below on what activities / attractions you can check in Medellin, Cebu. * HIGHLAND ENDURANCE […]
Rest Days: It Pays to be Lazy
(Anyone care to share tips and nuggets about running, please share. Email it to rose@runroo.com) Following is a collection of tips and information about the importance of rest days in training for running or any sports. Click on the provided link to read more about each nugget of tip. REST DAYS ARE BUILDING BLOCKS TO […]
My 1st Bohol Ultra Marathon 2012 and 1st Ultra Experience.
By Soybitz on 22 April, 2013 in Bohol, Runner Stories, Running Philippines, Soybitz Running Moments, Ultramarathon 1
October 2011 was the year and month I received my first medal, the 21K Milo Marathon Elimination round here in Cebu. During the race I read a poster saying “Summit 60K Ultra Challenge“, what the “F”? 60K is that a Php or price of its event or kilometer? “For this 21K event, I am running like I […]
Dear Coast 2 Coast, Y U NO Friend Me!?!
(I was meaning to write some tips for running the Labor Day Coast to Coast, because I thought someone might benefit it. Though I realized it’s I who needs most it. Anyhoo, after some time of doing some deep thinking, the only tip I came up with is: Rule #: Don’t ever hope there will […]
Runs for Boston with Love from Philippines
“Runners are a resilient bunch. If there were ever a sub-set of population that can rebound and grow stronger during a time of hardship, it’ll be the runners.” – Ian Torrence Thus, less than 24 hours, we find a lot of people inviting others to run for the Boston incident. Following are some of the […]
Puerto Princesa Palawan Ultra Marathon: “If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon”
(Title is a quote from Kathrine Switzer) Event: Puerto Princesa Palawan Ultra Marathon (PPUM) Organizer: ProSport ProSport Upcoming Events: GUIMARAS Ultra 15/25/50K (May 4, 2013). For more events (Palawan, Panay, Negros) from them, see here >>. Related stories: OFFICIALLY, MY FIRST ULTRA RUN We love to hear your story, please add it at aktib.ph. ———————————————— […]
The Indie Experience: Crashing into a Birthday Run in MEPZ 1
While most are busily dashing in and out of the MEPZ compound, a few remain inside, not working, but doing rounds of running. Some of them were running for the heck of running and some were preparing for their respective upcoming races. And, some of them were doing a run as a way to celebrate […]
Gualandi Volunteer’s BREAK THE SILENCE RUN: There’s More to Deaf Culture than Being Deaf
Race Event: Break the Silence Run: Stop Deaf Child Abuse Organized by: Gualandi Volunteer Service Programme Race Technical Director: SAFE / Joel Baring I have wonderful deaf friends over twitter. I only learned they were deaf when they brought it up. Over the online social network, they sound like any typical young professional over the internet. […]
