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From the Drafts: The Beauty and Cruelty of Silent Quitting

I’ve been digging through my old drafts in a desperate attempt to find something to post that isn’t about running (again). πŸ˜…  This was written back in 2013. I decided against publishing it at that time because the story was still raw. But it has been 12 years and I thought I'd share …

Doc, Brady Ako!

When I was still a student nurse, about twenty years ago, we were taught that a very low heart rate could be a cause for concern, as it might mean the heart isn’t pumping enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60-100 beats per minute (bpm)…

I Didn't Mean to Become a Runner

When I was young (and by young, I mean in my 30s), I used to join fun runs just for... fun.  Even without proper training, I’d just show up whenever there's a race, run the distance, get the free banana, and go home. I wasn't running regularly.  But in 2019,  I was sponsored a 50k…

Fangirling?

I remember back when I was at a fastfood resto with friends when, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed someone asking another person for a photo outside. I recognized the content creator right away. He doesn't come across my feed (thank heavens!) but the media pages I follow feature…

Third Time’s the Charm: A Family Escape to Boracay

Boracay has always held a special place in our hearts. For Jan and me, it’s already our third time visiting this little slice of paradise. But this time it's different. We brought the family along.  We flew in early July, right as the habagat season was starting. True enough, it start…