Next race: Four Lakes 100K

Here is my next race:

 

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This is 3 weeks (too close? I don't mind really) before Bighorn 100 (if the gods of running and finance smile down on me :)

 

Will be delighted to see Rick Gaston again and his wife. I hope I get the chance to see Wayne as well and of course, Simon who is doing the WS100! Oh Scott Berge too, Rick's pal, who lent me his discount card at Sports Basement. For some reason I failed to return it to him. Just saw the card when I was rummaging through my stuff. Sorry mate!

 

Cheers,

Jon (still not in racing mode)

P.S.

Qualifying races at Miyamit (marathon and half marathon trail races) for CM50 is happening on 22 September 2013 or 2 months before CM50 on 24 November 2013. More details to follow but honestly, the best detail is to TRAIN HARD for it! Cheers!
 

2013 TNF100 Race Report

 

 

Nice medal this time!

 

 

So I finally managed my 5th TNF100k for the series of 6 races. Whew, what a race it was last weekend! 

 

2013 TNF100 Philippines

This is the next race in my calendar which will be happening this weekend on 20-21 April 2013. I have been doing the series since 2008 Batangas (except the Camsur edition) where only a few of us finished. If I am not mistaken, it was the first official 100km race on this side of the planet back then. I remember I was told from reliable source that the plan was only a series of 3 races but somehow the race organizer has managed to stage it until today. 

 

Pictures from Hardcore 100

Pictures from H1 courtesy of my good friend Simon Sandoval who is running the Tarawera 100k in New Zealand this weekend, 16 March 2013. Go Simon and thanks! To Jose Devera running the 60K, go man!

 

Cheers,

Jon (missing mountain running)

Hardcore 100 Race Report

 

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” (Kahlil Gibran)

The race just took place a few days ago specifically 22-23 February 2013. It started at 12:01AM or thereabouts with a time-barrier of 46 hours. I suspect the cut-off served more to factor in the elevation gain of 10,000 meters but frankly, after crossing the finish line, Simon and I were certain that it could be higher. Same observation from other runners. The RD should be able to give a definite answer to this question.

It shall come to pass ...

One of the benefits of tapering is that you have so much time in your hand which otherwise would have been devoted to running-related activities. Of course, tapering brings also uneasiness and restlessness of varying degree given how much energy is coursing in your system. It comes with the territory I guess and thus, there is nothing to worry about. But for those who are new to big races as long and tough as H1, it can be nerve-wracking. There is no easy solution and the only thing I can say is ... it shall come to pass.

Race Report - Pilipinas International Skyrace 2013, etc.

This is the second edition of PlLIPINAS AKYATHLON®: The Philippine International SKYRACE™  held last 09 February 2013 at Mt. Ugo. Brgy. Tinogdan, Itogon Benguet.

 

I like this race for several reasons:

Training and Reviews on Inov8 Trailroc 245 and Altra Superior

 Last week was fruitful, training-wise. My week kicked off with a 16K run on Monday, 20K Tuesday (split), 31K with gym Wed (split), 16K (split) Thurs and Friday gym only (basically rest). Weekend was more specific and on elevation - 18K or so double climb at Mt. Arayat and the next day, Sunday 40K run at Miyamit for a total of 141k plus. My weekday runs included some hills just to simulate the terrain for H1 (You have to have "mountains in your legs" for this type of race). The week before last week training capped off close to 100K. I think I am ready. The last 3 weeks will be spent to more-specific workouts.