Dispatch #6: Hard Yards
Last week was a bit of a rollercoaster for training. My body was just raring to hit everything with more intensity, but there were a few hiccups.
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How to Plan a Destination Race
There are so many well-run races in breathtaking destinations around the world. This year, donβt miss out on doing a destination race. Let your feet take you places… literally!
Dispatch #4: The Little Engine That Could
Last week I hit 100% of all my planned training sessions and felt pretty great. I did feel pretty tired by Saturday afternoon, which resulted in me hitting my bed […]
Dispatch #3: Build-Up to What?
This is one of my favorite times of the year for training and racing. Metro Manila temperature hovers around a low of 25 degrees Celsius and a high of 30 […]
Dispatch #2: Group Training
I do a lot of training by myself, so it was refreshing to get into some group training this week. Solo long runs are still the rule, though.
Dispatch #1: Slow Start
Hi folks! I’m starting a new series of blog posts that should keep me accountable for how I spent every week and also to keep you abreast of what I’m […]
Gadgets vs. Body Awareness
Gadgets like the GPS watch, heart rate monitor, and power meter enable us to quantify our performance according to training targets, and they can help push and motivate us further […]
What to Do in the Offseason
Now that we are well and truly in the offseason (with some Christmas parties and family get-togethers thrown into the mix), many athletes see it as a time to indulge […]
Kikay Reviews: Saddle Row Indoor Cycling
With the traffic in Metro Manila steadily worsening, it’s become a nightmare for city-based triathletes to drive to their favored cycling stomping grounds. Forget about riding out from your front […]