Road to HCMC, Week 4: Hitting Marks
It’s only two weeks until the Ho Chi Minh City Run and I’m going to have to cram and wing it, no thanks to being sick and weak for most of December.
Training
Road to HCMC, Week 2: Christmas Rush
Training over Christmas time has its own challenges, but getting out on the road is more than enough motivation for me.
Road to HCMC, Week 1: Inspiration
I can’t help being inspired by the people around me. Last weekend, my buddy Joel Ramos ran his first marathon — at the 40th Milo Marathon final in Iloilo City.
Nike Training Club
While I have been using the NTC app since the start of the year, NTC live sessions with an actual coach are something different. Last Friday, I joined a Nike Training Club live session at Kerry Sports in Shangri-La The Fort.
Holiday Fitness, Week 6: Looking Forward
I really like the headspace I’m in these days: I am excited to build up to a race but am also not too hard on myself. Being able to move is already a celebration of life and the opportunities and abilities given me.
Nike Run Club Open House
Nike Run Club is an amazing service and community still going strong after its launch earlier this year. If you haven’t checked it out yet, maybe it’s time you did!
Holiday Fitness, Week 2: Work in Progress
It has been more than a month since I’d last had a full-blown cold or flu. It’s amazing how well the human body can recover, but regaining fitness is a work in progress.
Holiday Fitness, Week 1: Nike Run Club
Couple the offseason with the start of the Christmas holiday season, and it’s a recipe for letting yourself go. Here’s how I plan to maintain my fitness at this time of year.
Pacing Your Long Runs
The weekly long run is a ritual every runner has done, but did you know there are many ways to use those hours on the road?