Happy to share that I’ve completed my first marathon during this year’s Tokyo Marathon! Rain, sweat, thoughts, and feels coming right up. Distance 42.195 KM 1st Marathon Yes Chip Time 5:25:32 Gun Time 5:50:18 Training 14 out of 18 weeks, Hal Higdon Novice 1 Block Block L Weather Average 6º C, very rainy Highlights Asakusa… Continue reading Tokyo Marathon: A First-Timer’s Account
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Running in Yuzawa, Japan
But first: we must run! Running and hiking during a trip is my number one must do. Cali and I had done some pre-planning on Google Maps days prior to our Fuji Rock trip. To our joy, we discovered how hilly and littered with forests Yuzawa is. There was no shortage of short trails around Yuzawa… Continue reading Running in Yuzawa, Japan
My Top 10 Decathlon Finds (with Pricing!)
Cali and I paid a long-overdue visit to the Decathlon store in Alabang. Originating from Europe, Decathlon is one of the biggest sports retailers with multiple outlets in the world. It has found its way to our little corner of the world last year, bringing along their own brands such as Aptonia, Quechua, Domyos, and a host… Continue reading My Top 10 Decathlon Finds (with Pricing!)
CycleHouse Indoor Cycling: Bringing The Outdoors Indoors
Nestled in a quiet corner inside Elorde Boxing Gym, CycleHouse Indoor Cycling is perfect for Ortigas / Kapitolyo / Pasig folks who are looking to sweat on a bike but are unwilling to struggle in the heat of the sun. I used to run trails on weekends. I always felt a little queasy seeing mountain bikers… Continue reading CycleHouse Indoor Cycling: Bringing The Outdoors Indoors
VIDEO: How To Make Quinoa In A Rice Cooker
Switching to quinoa is easier than you think! Watch this step-by-step clip on how to cook quinoa at home, made by yours truly. How To Make Quinoa In A Rice Cooker I tried my hand at cooking this one from Trader Joe’s. It was easy to make. How To Make Quinoa In A Rice Cooker… Continue reading VIDEO: How To Make Quinoa In A Rice Cooker
Learning How To Lead Climb
What is Lead Climbing? When you are lead climbing, you leave the ground with no protection in the rock. As you ascend your route, you clip quickdraws into the bolts that follow the line of the route and then clip the rope into the quickdraws. The rope is secured to you on your harness, and is also running through your partner’s… Continue reading Learning How To Lead Climb
More Yoga For Less At yoga+ Express
yoga+ has established a number of long-running studios in Manila that cater to beginners and aspiring yoga teachers alike. I frequent their weekday afternoon Flow classes. The afternoon schedule and length of class is perfect for me since I get off work early in the day. It was a delight to learn that they have launched a… Continue reading More Yoga For Less At yoga+ Express
Trail: Merrill Park
We got to explore a bit of Merrill Park in Woodbridge, New Jersey for a mix of morning trail and road running.