Tagged With: Trails
Salomon XTrail Pilipinas 2016
If it’s not difficult, it’s not Xtrail!!! Last April 9, 2016, Salomon Xtrail Pilipinas 2016 has again lived up to being a tough man’s race. The climbs were forever, the trails were technical and the heat of the sun was at its full summer blast. The best race stories are those that test your character and finding the strength of will in you to conquer the path of most resistance. #SalomonXtrailPilipinas2016 #TrailLove Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Ambuklao Dam (Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet)
We were Trail-struck at Ambuklao Trail as it gave us a view of the Ambuklao Lake and the different mountain range as we went around the perimeter of the Lake. The trail is a bit raw and a bit dangerous in some portions because of the brittle soil but once you brave the tough part, you’re gonna be impressed by the beauty of Ambuklao Lake. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Mount Makiling (Los Banos, Laguna)
Mount Makiling definitely is an enchanting place. Its rich forest reserve can really make up for the arduous task of navigating its peak. It will get you mesmerized by its raw beauty even as the technical nature of the trail challenges your endurance, mental toughness and overall body strength. #NuunDirtSchoolPH Continue reading
Incoming: Rizal Mountain Run
Rizal Mountain Run offers the scenic backdrop of the mountain ranges in San Mateo Rizal. It gives you different surfaces that ranges from gravel or dirt roads, fire trails, river crossings and single track trails. You’ll also get to hurdle long stretches of climbs and descents as you conquer your distance. Rizal Mountain Run is a total trail experience offering a newbie friendly 15 kilometer distance, a mid-range distance of 30 kilometers and an Ultra distance of 50 kilometers all happening on February 28, 2016 at Basekamp, Brgy Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo Rizal. It won’t come easy but once you cross the finish line, it will be worth it. Continue reading
Hit The Trails With Ahon Trail Socks
The demands of the trails are different compared to road runs. On the trails, you spend more time on your feet because of the uneven and varying surfaces. You then deal with different debris that can enter your shoes as you hit the dirt, the sands, the rocks and the rivers. Then there’s the warmer temperature, the steep drops and a lot more. With rigors like this, you have to have the right socks that would give you both protection and comfort as you hit the trails. Ahon Trail Socks is designed for the rigors of trails made by the people who hit the trails regularly. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Ampucao – Sta Fe Trail (Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet)
It’s not an easy trail but as you struggle catching your breath climbing about 500 meters worth of elevation, you get mesmerized by the scenery that surrounds you. You get the Pine Tree rich trails that would keep you shaded on the early part. There’s the long ridge path that you’d love to run with a scenic backdrop of the mountains. There’s the Ampucao / Philex Ridge which gives you a panoramic view of the whole area. There’s Mount Ulap showcasing a lush green surface and about 1,858 MASl worth of natural attractions. It’s definitely a trail that will keep your eyes feasted with every struggling stride you make. Continue reading
Mens Health Urbanathlon #MHPhUrb
Trail and Obstacle Races are already redundant since a trail is an obstacle on its own with its uneven surfaces and and varying terrain. Men’s Health Urbanathlon gives you a long stretch of paved roads for the need for speed, a rolling trail area to challenge your legs and tough obstacles to live by its theme, Survival of the Fittest. The harder they are, the more fun they are as it made earning the coveted finisher medal and survivor shirt a lot more satisfying. #MHPHURB Continue reading
Incoming: Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2015
When it comes to obstacle races, the bar has always been Men’s Health Urbanathlon. It’s now on it’s 8th year. It won’t be easy earning the title, Urbanathlete as there will be 15 obstacles in the 10K distance that stands between you and the finish line. It’s bigger, tougher, more challenging and it’s happening on November 22, 2015 at Nuvali, Sta Rosa Laguna. Are you ready? Online registration is now open. Continue reading
#TaleofTheTrail Lion Rock (New Territories, Hong Kong)
Lion Rock is not the highest peak but it gives you a panoramic view of the Kowloon and Shatin Area. It just speak volumes on how Hong Kong has maintained a large forested area even as they progressed into a modern city. It gets its name as the rock at its peak is shaped like a lion overlooking the city. It’s gonna take your breath away with the climbs and with the view from the peak. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Lantau Peak (Lantau Island, Hong Kong)
Lantau Peak is the second highest peak in Hong Kong at 934 meters. It’s Section 3 of the Lantau Trail, which has a total distance of 70 kilometers. This section leads you to the Lantau Peak and then eventually to Ngong Ping, where the largest outdoor sitting Buddha is located in Lantau Island. It’s a lung-buster with a total ascent of about 600 meters just in the first 2.5 kilometers but the trek is worth the view of Lantau Island, the neighboring Sunset Peak and the Ngong Ping. Continue reading