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Putting Uniqlo’s Sport Utility Wear to the Test

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 Noelle De Guzman

I got the chance to try two new things: pickleball, the country’s fastest-growing sport, and UNIQLO’s new Sport Utility Wear products.

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REVIEW: All Day Sound with the OpenRock X Open-Ear Sport Earbuds

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 Noelle De Guzman

The OpenRock X Open-Ear Air Conduction Sport Earbuds are a solid wireless headphone for all-day comfort and sound, with adjustable fit and long-lasting charge.

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Racing the 2025 Osaka Marathon

March 8, 2025March 9, 2025 Noelle De Guzman

I have no regrets about how I ran the Osaka Marathon. Mission accomplished with a new personal record and my best-executed marathon in 15 years.

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How I Pack for a Destination Marathon

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 Noelle De Guzman

When packing for a destination marathon, you want to be able to start the race you trained for. Here’s how I ensure that happens.

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My Amazing Liveaboard Tour of the Komodo Islands

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 Noelle De Guzman

What I thought would be a laid-back trip in the Komodo Islands for snorkeling and sightseeing turned out to be an action-packed adventure.

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Sydney Marathon Now a Major: What This Means

November 4, 2024November 6, 2024 Noelle De Guzman

Sydney joins the World Marathon Major roster which includes some of the biggest and most prestigious races in the world.

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Back on the Road at the Yakult 5K

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 Noelle De Guzman

When race organiser Hyve Sport invited me to sign up for a 3K, 5K, 10K or 10-Miler at the Yakult 10-Miler, I jumped on the chance to get a 5K time trial in.

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Running the 2024 Sydney Marathon

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 Noelle De Guzman

Here’s what you need to know about running the Sydney Marathon.

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How I’m Preparing for the Sydney Marathon

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 Noelle De Guzman

It is less than four weeks to go until the Sydney Marathon on September 15, which I have been training for the past seven months. It’s been quite a journey […]

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"Running a lot leads to injuries" πŸ₯΄ Happy to r "Running a lot leads to injuries" πŸ₯΄  Happy to report that the injuries that have kept me from running in the past are mostly not running-related.  Injury #1: I went shopping in a pair of Fitflops and bruised my metatarsals.  Injury #2: Rolled my ankle dancing like I was fighting for my life. (Because groove is in the heart 😜)  Injury #3: Last week I cut my toe on an aluminum screen door and had to go on antibiotics, get tetanus shots, and wait for the wound to dry before I could start running again.  Injury #4: Was rushing to a restaurant because I was hungry, but strained my metatarsals wearing Vibram FiveFingers (remember those? May back pain ka na kung naaalala mo yun)  I'm probably safest when I'm out running πŸ˜…
The early gunstart 🫠 the cool medal 🀩 back i The early gunstart 🫠 the cool medal 🀩 back in bed right after the race 😴  Short vlog is up on my Youtube channel about running the @aiaphilippines 10K at the @asicsrnrmanila this morning. Thanks @ogilvymnl for the opportunity to participate in this event!  🩳: @flipbeltph shorts
🎽: @spcesportswear custom
πŸ‘Ÿ: @adidasph adizero Boston 12
@glideandgo anti-chafing stick
2024 race pics dump -- because I buy all the photo 2024 race pics dump -- because I buy all the photos but only post 1 or 2 πŸ˜… looking forward to my last two races of the year:
➑️ @atletaraces Community Run 10K on Nov 17
➑️ @asicsrnrmanila 10K on Nov 24
My thighs 🦡🦡 are THUNDER! Week 1 of 16 to Os My thighs 🦡🦡 are THUNDER! Week 1 of 16 to Osaka Marathon starts today and I feel all sorts of things about it 🫣 But let's take it a week at a time, a day at a time, a step at a time πŸ˜…  🩳: @flipbeltph (best for my thunder thighs coz no chafing!)
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