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34th Milo Marathon – Manila Elims

// July 8th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Running

I’m getting ready, getting ready,
Oh boy what a day it’s gonna be!

The last run I had with my friends was more than two months ago and so I was looking forward running with them on this event. I wasn’t targeting for a PR, I wanted to experience the fun in this run.

Since Milo Marathon is the biggest, longest, and grandest running event in the Philippines; I was expecting a lot from them as far as organization is concerned. Anyway, they have 34 years of experience tucked under their belt. Sadly, I was wrong.

When the gun was shot and the 6AM-runners took off, it is only natural that one starts wishing that slots were made limited. One lane of Roxas Boulevard was not enough to accommodate the reported 20,000 5k participants. However, that might also mean fewer children receiving new shoes. So next time, I’ll happily lower my expectations when it comes to cause-oriented race with unlimited slots.

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Will Now Run on Tubes

// March 30th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Running

I previously blogged about my injury following my 100th kilometer. So as planned, we headed to Ortigas from Manila in order to have my gait analyzed at Second Wind. I didn’t paid enough attention to the map since seeing the Home Depot landmark made me think that that was the MC Home Depot I have previously visited. I am not familiar with Pasig so I didn’t know that there were two Home Depot in the vicinity and that the store was beside Ortigas Home Depot. Well anyway, we found the place.

We walked in the store and told the attendant that I came for a gait analysis. I was instantly disappointed when he informed me that the operator was not in and that they encourage those who wants to take one to call beforehand. We were about to leave the store when Hector, who just got off from a phone call, asked us how he can help. I told him that I would like to buy a running shoe but would want a gait analysis first. He said that if I have my running shoe with me, he’ll be able to help me find the appropriate shoe by analyzing it’s wear and tear. He explained that it is actually more effective to analyze the latter since the former only checks what is happening during the time of the analysis.

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Intramuros Forever Ends Today

// March 28th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Photography

Intramuros Forever ends today. This is the first photo competition I joined using my DSLR. I rarely join in contests because themes restrict me.

I am a photo hobbyist with no formal training. My composition is always tied up with what I’m feeling and less on technical knowledge. Sad to say, I didn’t quite managed to have a connection with the theme. I had a hard time finding the forever in Intramuros. But it was a good learning experience.
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Amazing Thailand 2010

// February 2nd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Gallery

Visiting Thailand is one of the items in my bucket list. Though I have managed to set foot on it, I couldn’t easily scratch it off. It was just a two day visit and I feel that I have not explored Bangkok enough. The trip, though short, was sweet… and spicy. Haha. I would definitely be back for more.

Thailand
January 12 to 15, 2010
Bangkok and Pattaya

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Our Amazing Race in Thailand

// January 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // General

I will be scratching off one item from my bucket list as I have finally managed to visit Thailand. It was a short trip but I can say that we have made the most out of our stay.

There are so many things to write about and so many things to share. I know that I am not obliged to make a thorough documentation but as a sign of gratitude to the numerous articles I have read that have greatly helped make our trip memorable, I decided to make one in return hoping that it will help other Thailand-first-timers.

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Road Accident Magnet

// January 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // General

It makes me wonder how some people manages to be on the road for so many years without meeting any accident while I already have three counts of incidents in less than three decades.

[1] First accident was when I was still a kid between age 4 to 6. My uncle took me for a ride on his bike. I was sitting uncomfortably on the top tube and so I was constantly moving to ease the discomfort when my right foot was caught between the spokes of the front wheel. It was painful and I had difficulty walking for a short time.

[2] Second accident was when I was probably around 7 to 9 years old on a bike with a side car. I was the one driving and have my sister and a few cousins as passenger when an elder cousin jump on board behind the back of the side car. The cab flipped and I fell back first. This incident was very vivid to me as I feared that I have become mute after trying to cry but no sound came out of my mouth.

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Big Bang

// January 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // General

Talk about starting the year with a bang!

I just recently said in another blog post that there are a lot of things we can be thankful for if we only learn to look at it with the right perspective. Well today, I like to exercise that concept – I want to see that the glass is half full.

I am thankful that damages done are limited to things that can be repaired. I am thankful that the offended party is not at all intimidating and hopefully, will continue to be cooperative until the issue is completely resolved.

I am thankful for yesterday’s new “unpleasant” experience.