The Pao Pao Sinawal Trail Run
Author: Rosilie Lim programmer/professor/entrepreneur/blogger/runner We had our prior trip to Pao Pao during the Gift Giving of slippers and school supplies among 250+ elementary students of Pao Pao Elementary School. And what makes this community extra special is the fact that they belong to the indigenous tribe of B’Laan, one of the natives of South Cotabato. From the national highway of General Santos City, a drive of 30 minutes are needed to hit the base of the...
Read MoreTransition Pains: Why Run on Midfoot Strike?
When you go on fun runs, you seem to notice that there are indeed other faster runners and in spite of the harder push to chase them, you only end up panting, enduring the cramps and still coming last. And, since you are simply too stubborn to stop, you get to compare your time, pace, speed with the faster and slower runners. And, one of the distinct differences is the fact that you land on heel while others are on their midfoot. And, still you want conviction, you get to notice your new pair...
Read MoreWhere to, Captain? An Anthology of Gensan Run Sites
Authored by: Rizaldy Nolasco, M.D. —- orthopedic surgeon/trail runner Gensan is never a “running” city. Its people are! Traffic infrastructure is wanting. Being a tricycle – and now a “habal-habal” city compounded the problem.These mode of modern transpo for us masses is double-edged, paradoxical to some extent. It simplifies and complicates life. That is perhaps the reason why mall carparks are filled with running patrons of varying persuasions. Sadly, it...
Read MoreA Doctor’s Tale: Running – A Catharsis to Mental Toughness
Authored by: Rizaldy Nolasco, M.D. —-orthopedic surgeon and hardcore trail runner Let me bore you with the question “Why do I run?” When you could have been regaining some much needed sleep, or overextending your rest, there you are lacing your trainers and hitting the road. And why not? Running is the most mentally demanding sport I have ever engaged in. Middle to long distance I should say. And its weather-friendly. It does not respect the boundaries of time. I run at my...
Read MoreChristmas Run: DOLE Cannery – Kalsangi Trail
Author: Rosilie Lim programmer/professor/entrepreneur/blogger/runner We started our trail running with four (4) runners only at the hilly trail of Sinawal, and since then, we practically run every weekend around General Santos City and Sarangani and the GenSan Run Club hardcore runners won’t stop, not even on Christmas Eve. So, as early as 4am of December 24, eight (8) runners including the gorgeous 40′ish mom and her grown-up kids and a former student/colleague...
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