Running stories in Cebu and around Philippines - Runroo
Running stories in Cebu and around Philippines
I felt bad by not being able to put a lot of support into this run. It started with Dondon for the #climatewalk of Father Robert Reyes, which started in Carcar to Bogo, then crossing to Leyte on the way to Tacloban, City, for the Yolanda crisis anniversary. After the said #climatewalk, since not all […]
Special shoutout to the podium winners of the 21K category (not official)! Male Noel Tillor – champion Leyte runner – 1st runner-up Robert Daang – 22nd runner-up, our archived story of him here >>. Female Roselyn Bongcalos – champion Cristy Tutor – 1st runner-up Sandra Soliano – 2nd runner-up, read our archived story of her […]
Related Event: Speed 50 Ultramarathon (Oct. 25, 2014) – Danao City, Cebu, Register online here >> 2nd Sungay 60K Challenge Ultramarathon (Oct. 19, 2014) – Tanauan City – Tagaytay City, Register online here >> —- Congrats, warriors! Here are some photo sources for the recent BE Warrior 50K Ultramarathon 2014: * FotoSmile, more here >> […]
Event: Tabuelan 111 (Photo sources listed. Watch out for aktib photos too!) Related story: It seems it’s a trend in Cebu triathlons that Team Parklane and Omega Pro Tri often bag the top podiums in male and female category, and Tabuelan 111 is not an exception. Though, could it be a “Team Parklane Rules” as […]
Here’s a quick post as a shoutout to the very talented Cebu-based athletes: Mary Joy Tabal (RU2 champion) and John Philip Duenas (1st placer). Lapu-lapu must be very proud! * Photos from Mary Joy Tabal * Featured photo from Michael Monto
Event: The North Face 100 (TNF 2014) Related Event: 1st TAAL VOLCANO 360 Challenge 25km Trail Run, May 24, 2014 REGISTER ONLINE HERE >> *** I tried to monitor the The North Face (TNF) Ultramarathon 100 via social sites for the results and top winners, but there was not much that I gathered except for […]
Event: Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge 2014 Here is a quick post of the 4th 120KM race, Mt. Apo Boulder Face Challenge: Team Boatman-Escape Route is the champion. This team is made up April John Maniyog and Mark Anthony Rance who finished the race in 13:23. Team Apo Ville gets the 2nd place overall with […]
For more marathon, fun runs, cycling, triathlons / multisport race schedule in the Philippines, check aktib.ph. *** Two press conferences for 2 different race events in a day must be a telling sign that running / sporting race scene in Cebu is getting crazier (in a fun way) this year. I was happy to be […]
Related Event: Red Cross 143 Marathon for Humanity (Nov. 10, 2013 >>) Early Bird rates is up to Oct. 31, 2013: 42K – Php 1000, 21K – Php 700, 500M / 3K / 6K – Php 300 (non-student rate) / Php 200 (student rate). They also have a group promo, 10 + 1 (1 free […]
Related running events / Philippine races: * Talisay City Negros Occidental Extreme Run (Nov. 24, 2013, REG OPEN!) * 1ST CEBU RUN FOR THE RIVERS * SILAY CITY MARATHON 42K: MT. PATAG ECO ENDURANCE TRAIL CHALLENGE ——- Any race day that we see our own elite Filipino runner athletes toe-ing the starting line elbow to […]
Congrats to John Philip Duenas and Arland Macasieb for an epic finish at the Dipolog Centennial Triathlon!!! Their mouths said it all! =) Both have the same time finish of 2:09:14. Arland Macasieb posted a status that Duenas beat him by millisecond. They need a new kind of timer just so their time difference can […]
The G.O.O.D RUN 2013 Photos are available at aktib.ph Photos. Runners’ Stories of The GOOD Run 2013: MY UNFORGETTABLE 1ST 21K RUN by MARIA CHARISMA GATILLOSA MY SECOND HALF MARATHON EXPERIENCE by ANDIE LOUIE ANDRADE Following are the list of results of the top finishers of the The G.O.O.D. RUN 2013 Cebu, Philippines: The G.O.O.D. […]
3rd AWUM 2014 is on!!! Details here >>. With Merlita Dunkin’s involvement in AWUM 2013 only included transferring her crown and wearing a pink gown, like with everyone, I also thought the All Women Ultra-Marathon 2013 champion spot was going to be a race among top female runners from INDIE versus IGAT versus NRRC. Rhoda Caballero […]
(For BDM 102 tips, we collected a few. Please find it at the EVENT DETAILS area here >>.) From the little island province with the *most number of ultra marathons, here are our many one-shots for the Philippine’s big daddy of ultra marathon, BDM (Bataan Death March) 102 Ultramarathon 2013. BALDRUNNER, are you ready for […]
Congrats to Parklane Tri Team. They’re ruling the top male and female categories of the recently concluded Cebu Loves Tri Team Championship Series – Leg 2. For complete results list, see here >>.
The story behind the “Puso” medal design of Cebu City Marathon, and why CCM only offer medal to 42KM category, read on at Pages: Puso: the heart of the Cebu City Marathon | Sun.Star.
“Life is meant to be a challenge, because challenges are what make you grow.” – Manny Pacquiao – from @Sports_HQ I’m no boxing fan, thus I haven’t followed any Pacquiao fights – a duty expected from a Filipino. But I greatly admire his passion for his craft, and his hardwork on it, which, unfortunately, is rarely […]
Big Congratulations to Mary Grace delos Santos and Eduardo Buenavista for ruling the 36th Milo Marathon National Finals 2012!!!
