Leap of Faith
At the beginning of 2015 I decided this would be the year I would make a big change from what I’ve been doing. For the last eight years — in […]
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Kikay Reviews: Garmin Forerunner 920XT
I promised myself I wouldn’t write up a review on the Garmin Forerunner 920XT until I had at least used it in an actual triathlon. As the new Holy Grail […]
National Age Group Triathlon Subic
My first open-water triathlon was at the National Age Group Triathlon in Subic in 2011. I competed over the minisprint distance having no open-water experience whatsoever, panicked and backstroked to […]
Atleta Ako Women’s Aquathlon on March 22
I have always advocated that more women get into a fit and active lifestyle, and what better way to get your feet wet than at an aquathlon! The Atleta Ako […]
Expect Great Things
Today marks five years to the day I first started Kikay Runner, the blog! What started out as a way to keep me honest and motivated through my first marathon […]
Takbo.PH 20-Miler: Every Mile Counts
For many runners yesterday, the Takbo.PH 20-Miler was a peak run leading into their next marathon. 20 Miles = 32 Kilometers. Perfect last long run for a marathon. For me, […]
The Power of Positive Self-Talk
I rode the Challenge Philippines hills again last Saturday. It just never gets easier! What’s worse is we had a pro, Michael Murphy, riding with us, so I got left […]
Wish List: Challenge Taiwan
I want to do Challenge Taiwan half. I think it’s become a tradition for me to set down in writing at least one thing I would like to do, whether […]
BSI Medicated Spray for Muscle Aches
I’m starting to get into gear again for next year’s races, and nothing makes me ache more than the first long hard sessions back. In the past I’ve just sucked […]