Earthquake, running coach, kittens

We had a big earthquake on Friday (7.1). It happened 8:52am. I first noticed it when I heard the sound of the building going back and forth, the mechanical sound of its parts. Then the girls said earthquake (like announcing dinner time) and without pause asked me how to do this math question. Husband was … Continue reading Earthquake, running coach, kittens →

Hardest run, best burger

I had my hardest long run of the year, aborted at the last mile. Sigh... it was caused by stomach pain, which I never experienced before, from mile 1. I had to stop so many times to see if it subsides. My pace got slower and slower, I couldn't drink/fuel so I was miserable the … Continue reading Hardest run, best burger →

Euphoria run

I just finished my long run of the week, just 10 miles, but it was third consecutive day of running so I wasn't sure how I'd feel, especially after last week's 10 mile run that left me out of myself for most of the day. It was the perfect run. I got to listen to … Continue reading Euphoria run →

A little challenge for the family

48 hrs since I returned to Manila, we traveled to Baguio, 4.5 hrs drive from manila for our trail races. I was still tired, slept 10 hrs Friday night after quick packing. We left Manila 6:30am and got to Baguio 11am. First stop was to pick up the bibs. YAY! First family race event. then … Continue reading A little challenge for the family →

Day 175: joys of a relaxing Sunday

5:45am: excited for my run! I am amused when people asks me why you run so much? don't you ever get bored? My answer is simple: if it's a daily drag, why would I ever do? i do it because I love every minute of it! Every morning when I step out of the building … Continue reading Day 175: joys of a relaxing Sunday →