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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.

SUNGAY CHALLENGE ULTRA: Stories from the Front, the Middle and the Back Rows


Penguins graphicsIn my article on the recon run for the Sungay Challenge Ultra (http://bicolanopenguin.blogspot.com/2014/07/sungay-challenge-ultra-marathon.html?utm_source=BP_recent), I succinctly postulated that the attraction of this ultra will have to be the 9-km breath-taking ascent up Tagaytay City thru  Ligaya Drive.

ALTRA TORIN 1.5: Hitting the Right Spot

Penguins graphicsTwo articles are the reason why I decided to order the Torin 1.5, my second Altra after the Olympus.

SUNGAY CHALLENGE ULTRA MARATHON: “Breathless” Recon Run

Penguins graphicsNo doubt, the allure of the Sungay Challenge Ultra Marathon scheduled for July 13 is the 9-km “uphell” ascent that is referred to in the google map as “Ligaya Drive.”