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I am a Bicolano by birth and choice. By any standards, I am a slow runner but I like it that way. I look at running as a healthy and exciting way to make a difference. Together with my fellow runners from our family, school, office, and the community, we use running to give back.

BOSTON STRONG NAGA: Humabol


A day after our April 22 Boston Strong Muntinlupa run in Filinvest City, Alabang, I was informed by my fellow 83nean  Ric Lozano that a trio of his running buddies (Joji Asis, Lito Atento and Gary Castillo) and he went on a run to show their support for the Boston Marathon. 

SAFEGUARD 2XU INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON LEG 1: Likes & Dislike


   Likes:

1. The Claiming of Packets two days before the actual run of April 21, 2013 was hassle-free with a festive atmosphere. Plus  Zoot and 2XU were selling items at discounted price. This was a case of good “foreplay.”

BOSTON STRONG MUNTINLUPA : A Dozen Gray Shirts



At almost the same time this morning  that CNN broke the news that Bombing Suspect No. 2 was captured alive in Watertown, a suburb of Boston, my favorite shirt printer Eric Monfero handed me a dozen gray cotton shirts with the Boston Strong ribbon stamped on the front. 

BOSTON STRONG MUNTINLUPA: Assembly Time and Assembly Area





BOSTON STRONG MUNTINLUPA : 04.22.13



This afternoon, I was on the internet searching for a suitable symbol of the Boston Marathon that I could print on a  shirt which I can use in a half marathon I am running this coming Sunday, April 21. I am touched by what happened on that fateful day of 04.15.13. 

2013 MAYON 360 ULTRA WINNERS: Rise of the Oragons



"Oragon" is Bicol slang for somebody who is feisty, determined, principled, fighter, unafraid of consequences, and one who stands up for his principles. 

2013 MAYON 360 ULTRA PRE-RACE BRIEFING: Familiar & Friendly Faces




As the 3 of us 83neans (Allen, Ernie, and me)  entered the People’s Hall of the Albay Capitol for the Pre-Race Briefing, we were greeted with familiar and smiling  places from the uber friendly ultra running community.