New Post Jun07

New Post

Sometimes during your runs .. you see things that you just want to hold on to forever. Well, this post is not about that. It is about pictures I have taken recently. Hehehe    Sunrise from the bay   I don`t know what is happening here .. but it seems that the tug boat is trying to pull the entire island of Luzon into the Spratlys. Oh by the way, recently I have been also trying to run without my Zensah leg compression sleeves. I have been using them ever since my shin was injured while training for last year’s edition of BDM 102.     I love them, but I guess I couldn’t be too dependent on them.  ...

Just Run Jun06

Just Run

I have noticed that lately, I have been so dependent on technology when I run- so I decided to train this morning without my GPS watch. At first, I felt uneasy not knowing what my actual pace was but after around 3 KMs – I didn’t mind at all. I finished  my easy 18km (yes, I know the distance because I have measured this route before) this morning in 2:31  – it was supposed to be my recovery run for yesterday’s 20km but I enjoyed the slow pace so much      My GPS watches : Garmin 405 and 305. My 305 suddenly died just 8 months after I purchased it. The thing about GPS watches is that they suddenly malfunction just when you have gotten used to training with them. So my advice is this : don’t be too dependent on technology....

Battle of the bottles :) Jun03

Battle of the bottles :)...

Hydration is an important part of training.  So at any given point in your runs, you should have access to  your fluids. Carrying them with you is a must, but it should be done in a manner that would be convenient to you. So as far as water bottles go, I’d prefer the handheld ones on my regular runs and a bladder based system on the longer ones. I have just been given an Ultimate Direction Fastdraw Plus water bottle and since it is new , I decided to  use it for my  last 4 short runs – the average distance of each run is around 23.5 kms.         While I was using it, I couldn’t help but compare it with my existing Amphipod Hydraform Handheld bottle – I use two versions: the 20 oz and the 12 oz. I know a lot about this has been previously posted on the web. So let me give you the short version:     •    They both can carry the same volume of fluids (20 oz) •    They both have wide enough  “mouths” for  ice to fit in •    The pouches that come with them can accommodate almost the same items (keys / phone / cash, etc) •    Ultimate Direction has a big finger loop : you can attach it to a carabiner , just like you would do on Nalgene sports bottles. •    Physically, I like the way Ultimate Direction looks like and also how it fits my hand, not to mention  how easy it is to adjust the strap; the thing is – I find it difficult to sip fluids from the nozzle and everytime I squeeze it, it doesn’t return to its original shape: I have to open the entire...

Tete-a-tete

This morning, I ran 20k in the rain, by now I guess you know how refreshing that feels :). Anyway, it has been a two week rest after QCIM –it seems that I have almost recovered from my injuries  – this means that I could start increasing my mileage again, (finally).   QCIM Let’s get ready to rumble …. This is the third edition of the Quezon City International Marathon – I am happy to be a participant in all three events. I think this is the first time when it actually rained on this race.  I had doubts at first if I can complete this edition since my left foot is still swollen from the  trail run (CM50) which I joined the week before – imagine running the entire 42k with swollen feet. Finished this one in 5:27 – I had to since we were pacing for 5:30   Clark to Mayamit Falls 50 Miler Happy thoughts before the race … As I’ve said .. painful but fun   This is the first edition of this trail race ( I joined the shorter 60km edition) , and boy was I glad to have joined it! If you would ask me, there are two races here that you should include in your bucket list : Bataan Death March and this one (in no particular order).  I would describe this one as “masarap na masakit”. This is the first time that I injured my hamstring, finished with swollen feet and got lost many times. I reached the finish line way after cut-off.  This is also the first time that I have experienced eating gourmet pasta in the middle of the race – ha! Ang sarrrrap! In a nutshell, the best local trail race that I...

Random

  About three weeks ago, I  participated in the CAMSUR Marathon. I have yet to see the results – no PR for this one, just one of the LSDs you need to gain mileage. The thing is – a lot of runners who participated in last year’s edition said that last year was better. Personally – i wish that they have lighted some of the roads like what they did with Milo. Luckily, i brought with me my other cel which comes with a LED flashlight. No hydration issues on this race. Work  is hectic (as always) – not much on the weekday runs. Yep, I have gained weight (again). I hope to loose it over the next few weeks when I return to my usual mileage. Last Saturday i did 15K, 32k on Sunday and 19k last Thursday.  I wasn’t able to run this morning due to the weather – hopefully i’d be able to do a long run tomorrow.   The calm before…   The damage brought about by the typhoon was tremendous. I have other pictures of it but it is the same ones  you see in the news. This one (for me) stood out.   It stood out because it blocked my path,  hehehe     Lock Lace I have always been a lock lace fan. However, due to financial reasons, i was forced to pursue other alternatives : my friend Isko provided me with a high quality shock cord – all that I needed to do was to find a stopper. More details on this in another post. Thanks to Jay for the CAMSUR...