Tagged With: Trails
Itogonia Wild Country Trail Run 2023
Itogonia 8K felt like a struggle to me. I’m no longer used to the frenetic pace of a race or a climb. I’m more or less down to being a recreational trail runner. My legs and lungs would disagree but I did have a good time revisiting my home trail. Continue reading
On Cloud Vista Gives You Versatility on the Trails
Choosing the right trail running shoes is not an easy task. Go with hard lugs, you get strong grip on muddy surface yet you lose a bit of control on hard wet surfaces. Go with soft lugs, you sacrifice a little bit of traction but get a better grip on hard wet surfaces. Go with cushioning and you lose a little bit of ground feel. On Cloud Vista is a compromise in between giving you a racing flat that keeps its traction on both road and trail surfaces. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Itogonia (Itogon, Benguet)
Itogonia Wild Country Trail Run will definitely give you a wild country ride across jaw-dropping descents, steep climbs and a lot of visual treats of the greens of Itogon. Here’s a #TaleOfTheTrail View of the 16K route of the run. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Mount Alapaap (San Andres, Tanay, Rizal)
Mount Alapaap is a short 5 kilometer circuit but it does give you several climbs, steep drops and a really awesome view of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. #TaleOfTheTrail Continue reading
Mount Sembrano Mountain Run 2018
Overheard: “Ang hirap pala nito, kaya pala yung deadline ng registration ng DBB Mountain Rockstar kahapon para wala ng atrasan.”
Mount Sembrano is definitely a trap with a really painful technical climb but if you put that aside, you get to play around the scenic ridges of Mount Sembrano for most of the run. Continue reading
Bravehearts 2018
The race earned its “Bravehearts” title as I was descending on the ropes on a really steep terrain. Good times come when you brave those tough parts. True enough, we were rewarded with a whole ridge view of the sea of clouds as we made our way into the race. Continue reading
STAR Trail Challenge
You can have all the bright ideas in the world but if you don’t have people to execute its just bound to be an idea. After the successful Sierra Trail Adventure Race 2016, it took time before I was mentally ready for its sequel. I also needed the experience and expertise of Be Trail Ready team and the full backing of the sponsors just to make sure STAR Trail Challenge would be a success. Continue reading
Salomon Introduces the All-New Sense Collection
One thing you can’t argue with when it comes to Salomon is the performance of its athletes and its users as you see them in the races. With a performance line that’s tried and tested by the world’s best trail runners comes an all-new Sense Collection featuring the VIBE midsole and contagrip technology designed for cushioning, support and traction. Continue reading
The Amihan Hauler is Designed for the Long Haul
Amihan’s Hauler Vest has all the compartments for your run to sustain you in the Long Haul. It’s a race ready vest that’s snug fit and can go with different hydration setups. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Star Trail Challenge Route (Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal)
The STAR Trail Challenge Route is a scenic overload with a lot of vantage points showcasing the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. It’s gonna give you a runners high with a lot of run-able section. The Sampaloc route will leave you mystified by the beauty of Dayapa Falls and a long stretch of river treks. Continue reading