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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.

ALTRA PARADIGM: A Challenge to Hoka’s Dominance in Maximalism

Penguins graphicsMention the word ‘Paradigm” and one conjures up the idea of a “paradigm shift” which,  as defined by Oxford,  means a fundamental change in approach.

DC2DC TK ULTRA 60: Q & A with the Organizer


Penguins graphicsSince 2012, I have harboured the desire to run an ultra marathon each in the Visayas and Mindanao. 

THIRD WIND: A Reason for Running Beyond 30 Minutes

Penguins graphics“THE ESSENTIAL SHEEHAN” is turning out to be a treasure trove of running concepts and running experiences. On page 113, I discovered an intriguing idea. The idea of a third wind.

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.