The Radical Runner

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My Radical Journey

When Goals and Commitment Collide

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As of this writing, the much awaited race of the year has just been concluded, the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship. My snappiest salute to all the participants! Special mention to my Team Marquez teammates. It makes me so much proud to belong to a team full of dedication in this sport we are in!

Just in case you’re wondering, 70.3 refers to the total distance in miles covered in the race. It consists of a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride, and a 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run. You’re welcome! 😉

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Saved By Grace

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Saved by grace

WARNING: Read this blog post at your own risk. This post contains EMOTIONAL contents.

Rarely do I put a disclaimer in my blog posts. But when I do, I make sure to give you something valuable in the end.

If this caused quite a stir, then read on…

You see, I love posting updates in my Facebook account and of course in this blog. When I say updates, that which I consider something valuable. Things worth documenting. I’m talking about my fitness journey.

I mentioned in my previous blog post “My Sweet Transition” about my latest open water triathlon.

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My Sweet Transition

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Hey there! It’s been a while.

I guess the last time I updated this blog was a little over a year ago. Too bad, I got caught up with so many things that had me focus on other stuff.

Well, as the old adage says, “It’s never too late to begin again”. If I may tweak that, it’s never too late to get back to the game.

I’m back for good!

As I was transitioning to the next stage of my fitness journey, I got to uncover more lessons.

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Nothing is Cooler than Running in Rainy July

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Running in Rainy July

What’s up, July?? The half of the year is finally over. How time flies so fast!

I woke up in a gloomy Saturday morning.  A breezy wind can be heard from inside my room. It’s been raining for almost a week now.

…Just when I needed to train for my next race

With only 2 weeks left before the much awaited 39th Milo National Marathon, it is still unclear to me whether 21k 0r 42K will be most fit for me.

Yup, as of this writing, I’m still deciding on which course to take.

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Exceed Yourself: My 2015 Run United Trilogy Second Leg (32K) Experience

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2015 Run United 2

It was exactly 1am when I woke up to the loud alarm I set in my mobile phone. It was wee hour of Sunday morning. I thought 3 hours of sleep was already enough.

I had no choice. That was the most I can get that day.

I did my usual pre-race routine and came out of our place only to be greeted by a windy weather. The sky was covered by a blanket of clouds. It looked like rain was about to fall anytime soon.

Almost but not quite. I thought I was not yet ready traversing a 32-kilometer … [Click HERE to continue reading...]

Important Lesson that Earth Day Run 2015 Taught Me

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Yay! The feeling was strange.  I didn’t know it was that hard. Oh well, I had to finish it anyway!

After all, I committed to become part of this historic Earth Day Run 2015.

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It was in March 15 of this year when I last joined a running event, my 2nd marathon, so to speak. It’s always a joy to be able to do your passion and breaking your personal record at the same time.

I thought I prepared well enough. I had all the trainings needed.

Nat Geo Run 2015 was a different story.

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