Salomon XTrail Pilipinas 2014 (tourist on trail)

Nothing but thumbs up for the recently concluded Salomon XTrail Pilipinas 2014. Runners of varying level of capabilities surely enjoyed the challenge of real "Salomon Experience".

Salomon X-Trail Pilipinas 2014 Media Launch

Despite my ongoing hiatus, I was still blessed to be invited on the media launch of one of highly anticipated trail running event which is scheduled to happen in key countries and cities in the region namely, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Big thanks to Titanium Runner.

Nature's Trail Discovery Run Trilogy : Message From the Organizer

photo from Manghusi Photoshop

There are flaws in each of the Legs - hydration, bananas, and food but we'd like to believe the runners did not come for them, the runners came for the race - the trail. This belief has kept us going in spite of the hard work that goes with organizing trail running race event. For organizer its a learning experience. We started out with the Trilogy last May 27, followed by the 2nL last September 2 and finally November 25. To find the route, organizers have to go through hundreds of kilometers of probable trail routes. Its not easy as you all experienced going through the mountains.

Fearless Challenge, Endless Fun

"Fearless Challenge - No Surrender" – This is how threatening Immuvit dubbed the first leg of their race trilogy. On the contrary, the event turned out to be an endless fun and excitement from gun start up until the finish line. Its obstacles sprinkle a different flavor of fun and excitement. La Mesa Nature Reserve as its race venue provides new and enchanting trails to run onto. This was one great experience a runner shouldn't miss and I’m glad I didn't.

Trailing Above The Clouds (Part 3)

Have you ever felt so little and irrelevant? So small and yet abundance of everything are provided to you every day? I have. My faith was renewed when I ran Natures Trail Discovery Run. I appreciated all my blessings just by looking at this canvass which is a masterpiece that was painted by the Hands of God. Moreover, being able to run on it with enough strength becomes my realization of how wonderful this life I’m given.

Trailing Above The Clouds (Part 2)

The long wait for the gunstart made me antsy. The sun is about to comeout. In a cold misty morning, theres a chill that runs through my spine. A chill that wasn't caused by the cold weather but rather from the fear and anxiety that needs to take a back seat once the gun start fires.

Jared started the count down for the 21K runners:

10.. 9.. 8.. 7.. 6.. 5.. 4.. 3.. 2.. 1.. Boom!

Trailing Above The Clouds (Part 1)

There's something about trail running that frightens me. The weird thing is I don't exactly know what brought me that fear. But now, I have to face that fear and settle things out once and for all. Now I'll run Natures Trail Discovery Run with excitement (and anxiety) of a first timer. Off we go and cruised with a decent and consistent speed. The fast pace lasted for almost an hour until we made a turn to a rough terrain. "Here we are" - my utter mumble. We slew down a little as a precaution and after a short while, we came to a full stop. Then Christian, one of the organizers, announced that we had arrived and needs to get off the bus and start walking our way to the starting line. Haha! Continue reading to find the real race story. ;)