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ALL ROADS lead to the very first Rogin-E ManCon this February 18, 2017 (Saturday) at the Metro Walk Tent along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City starting at 11:00 AM and lasting until 10:00 PM.  The one of a kind event offers nearly everything under the sun that would tickle...

If you have been running half or full marathon races for a while now, give yourself a pat on the back. The feeling of crossing the finish line is priceless and we, as runners, feel that great sense of accomplishment non-runners will never understand. Then comes the big question –...

     SEVENTY FIVE years ago, the combined military might of the United States and the Philippines gallantly fought off before surrendering to the advancing Japanese invaders in the Battle of Bataan, a major chapter of World War II. Today, the Philippine sporting community pays tribute to their enormous sacrifices...

The last two long distance runs I did were a real cause for concern. Weeks 6 to 8 of the marathon training plan I'm following called for a 20K, 22K and 24K workout, respectively. I felt great during the 20K. I had my bottle of water and my gel. I...

January 2017 was composed mostly of rainy days in Penang. Fat and gloomy clouds heavily pregnant with drops of water and lightning conveniently crossed the skies in Butterworth after I took my tea, which is the time I usually lace up my shoes to run. Fresh from a month’s break of...

IT'S LIKE A SPARK that ignites a fire. When the gun goes, the clock starts and the runners leap forward, eager to shave seconds off their personal bests. It begins and there is no turning back. As the athletes inch closer to the finish line, these are 4 things,...

What started out as a co-curricular activity (CCA) in their school days turned out to be a passion that binds their friendship over a decade. In the months of preparation leading up to the 71st Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon, the running buddies of Soh Rui Yong (Singapore’s fastest marathoner)...

Amidst the dearth of Penang runs in the gloomy January, Gelugor Power Run 2 seemingly stood out like a lighthouse for the islanders! This event provided the much-needed beacon of hope to brighten up the northerners, eager to jump-start their official runs. Held for the consecutive second year, this time...