tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-260063982011-04-22T10:21:27.556+08:00running my way through lifebealteanoreply@blogger.comBlogger1021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-57237588163398711492008-04-17T10:21:00.003+08:002008-04-17T10:41:23.442+08:00

Got my computer back several days ago. Basically long story short, after two trips to the Apple store, I've got a new hard drive. What that means is, I've lost everything ~ all my data and fancy applications! No more iWork, Photoshop, Word and Excel! :-( Good thing I backed up my documents to a portable drive before leaving Manila. So except for a week's worth of pictures, most of my data

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argh! my mac conked out this afternoon. not happy about it at all considering it's less than a year old. i'm crossing my fingers I haven't lost my yosemite pictures - that would really suck if I did. taking it to the store tomorrow. hmmm, maybe I can upgrade to the air...it was a great trip to yosemite. I did my long run, whopee. best of all, I stumbled on a family of deers - 7 of them! it was

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...because I can't stop sneezing...the flowers are starting to bloom...it's still light outside and it's almost 7:30pmStill jetlagged, I'm not tired but my hours of sleep hasn't yet normalized! Haven't unpacked yet ~ there's no place to put my stuff. My room has become everyone's dumping ground for storage. Argh! Thank god I'm still jobless, because it'll take some time to sort through all

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Hi there! Currently in HK for a 3 hour layover before continuing on to SF. I only had a few hours sleep last night, I am so tired. Keeping my fingers crossed that there won't be any screaming babies around me on the long flight...Just saw a friend's online album of my going away dinner party. My gad, I couldn't stop laughing! I wish I could share it in this space, but there are some people who

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...well not quite, but I'm almost there. Sunday is the big day, so I'm making the most of my time left. These four boxes are currently on its way to Oakland by ship...

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A fantastic view of Taal lake and volcanoIt was a lazy 3 days and two nights at my Tito's place in Tagaytay. The weather was cool enough to wear a light sweater, a welcome change from Manila and Boracay. I was content just sitting around the dinner table the entire time chatting with the family. I finally tackled organizing my Australia pictures. That was a time suck, whittling down 4,000+/-

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It was unlike any other Boracay trip I've had. For one, we were nowhere "close" to white beach. Second, we didn't even touch the water. And lastly, we ate in most of the time.Heading to and from white beach from my brother's condo unit was no easy task. Trikes have difficulty climbing the hills to his place. Arrangements have to be made with the condo driver for pickups and drop offs. Plus

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I can't believe, I haven't ran since I returned from Australia!!! I can already see unwanted changes in my body. It hasn't helped that I've been eating non-stop, like a pig. All the walking and running I did in Australia, plus the long plane ride back to Manila, somehow affected my knees. My right knee was swollen for 4 days, it felt like it had some extra fluid there... But it's all better

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It's great to be back in Manila, where the weather is surprisingly cool and breezy. A bit jetlagged, even though there's only a 3hr difference between Sydney and Manila.Will be flying to Boracay this weekend before to the Holy Week rush. Yippee, this will definitely be my last hurrah before returning back to California. That being said, I'll be quite busy the next few weeks, preparing and

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Day 13It was an easy and unstructured day. Did an early morning run around Hyde Park, Circular Quay, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden and Central Station. After a late breakfast, planned to take the ferry to Watson's Bay then head over to Coogee, but decided to explore the surrounding neighborhoods instead. Walked around the Surry Hills and Darlinghurst areas, discovering cool little

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Day 10Heavy morning rain messed up my plans to run along The Rocks, Circular Quay and Sydney Opera HouseCruised along Sydney Harbour via Majistic Cruise Smart. Awesome 1 hour cruise!The Rocks Walking Tour. History and other interesting facts about The Rock and how Sydney was discovered.Sydney Wildlife World. A waste of time, except that I saw Koalas for the first time.Day 11Half day City Sights

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Flew to Sydney in the morningCoastal walk from Bondi Beach to Coogee. Stunning views!!!Gay & Lesbian Parade back on Oxford St. Similar to the Berlin Love Parade.Dinner at Chinatown

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Morning run around Burleigh Heads and the promenade. Awesome run, a few drizzles but the sun eventually came outShopping for gifts and requests from family membersWalked along the beach from Palm Beach to Currimbin. Experienced a sand storm

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BrisbaneUniversity of Queensland St. LuciaHop on hop off on the Jetty Cat from the University, to Southbank, Toowong, and Brett's WharfTried an Aussie delicacy called chiko roll, a chicken in a roll. The one I tried was disappointing.Also tried a scone with cream and strawberry. Now that was really yummy!Gold CoastWalked around Surfer's Paradise and BroadbeachReturned to Goldstein's for their

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Ran along Tallebudgera CreekDaytrip to Tumblegum in New South Wales for Devonshire Tea. Scenic roads similar to Marin coastal roads and Sonoma hills.Fish & Chips at Club TalleCocktails on the balcony

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Stayed at my aunt and uncle's brand new condo. They have an awesome beach front unit on Palm Beach. Spectacular 280 degree views of the beach!Lunch at Goldsteins. Really good steak pie with mushy green peas!!!Coastal drive from Pt. Danger all the way down to the SpitCocktails on the balcony

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Day 3Half Day City Sights TourSt Patricks ChurchFederation SquareMCG & Rod Laver ArenaDocklandsRoyal Botanic GardenRemembrance HallSt. KildaLuna ParkAckland StPromenadeMonarch Cake ShopCrown CasinoMelbourne AquariumVictoria State LibraryEureka 88 Sky DeckDay 4Ran along Yarra River ~ drizzly but an awesome run!Fitzroy St: Cool shops & stationeries, lots of handcrafted items, cafes and

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Just a quick update on how my Melbourne leg is going so far. Enjoying myself, meeting people and seeing a whole lot of sights. The hostel where I'm staying at is fine. Location is GREAT! It's at Flinders Lane and Swanston, so central to everything! But my bed is a bit lumpy (what can I expect from AU$30/nite). I have 3 roommates, a girl from Japan, Korea and an Australian from Perth.

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Been busy the past few weeks preparing for my trip to Australia. From scheduling my itinerary, finalizing trip details, to ripping movies/tv shows for my iPod. Boy, you should see my travel calendar, each day is packed with both sightseeing and some kind of activity, whether it be surfing, skywalking, hiking, and of course, running. Also starting to think about what to take along... Packing

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After several weeks of light running, I did much better this week. All because I received a challenge from a runner, who is in the Top 5 in Nike+ Philippines overall distance. Just what I needed! So here is this week's data:MON ::-TUE ::5.76mi8:40paWED ::-THU ::4.8mi9:22paFRI ::6.0mi*10:01paSAT ::-SUN ::7.5mi*10.01paTOTAL ::24.06mi**Approximate miles only. Having Issues in regards to

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I had an awesome interval run on the treadmill this afternoon. I ran hard and fast, because I was inspired by the music. I usually listen to my workout playlist or the latest Fdip podcast. Today I set my mp3 to shuffle mode and the songs it spewed out were awesome. Songs I haven't heard in a long while. Not even 5 minutes into my warmup, I heard Pictures by Systems of a Down. That got me

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Went to Clark Air Force Base in the early hours of Saturday to watch hot air balloons take flight during the Phil Int'l Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Legs in running shorts and shoes! :-DIt was unfortunate that the winds were too strong that day. Balloons can't take flight on a windy day, something to do with not being able to fill up a balloon... There wasn't much the organizers, balloonists and

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Not a whole lot of running activity done last week. Pretty embarrassing actually. But I did get a new Nike+ sports kit, and the numbers look about right.MON ::-TUE ::-WED ::3.5mi*11:26paTHU ::6.66mi9:00paFRI ::3.31mi9:03paSAT ::-SUN ::-TOTAL ::13.47mi* Data from old Nike+ Sports Kit

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I had lunch with a couple of friends at Apartment 1B today. It was my first time there. I liked the food, I had the french onion soup and crab cakes, and they were both good. But somehow, being there was bittersweet... You see, before it was Apartment 1B, the place used to be con fusion, a neighborhood restaurant/bar owned by a very dear cousin. Prior to moving back to Manila, for seven

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Used a new Nike+ sports kit on my run tonight, and the numbers are looking good. Too good for a hill workout on the treadmill. Need to get it calibrated this Sunday! Miles ::6.66Pace ::9.0Time ::1:00:02

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Early morning in Taal LakeLast weekends' highlight was supposed to be sailing around Taal Lake with friends. Upon arrival early Sunday morning, a very tasty breakfast was prepared for us by G+H. We lingered over the breakfast table, soaking up the view, in the company of good friends. After a couple of drinks, I was in a happy state I decided to forego my turn in the hobie cat. In my book,

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Last week was a super light week for running, logging approximately 16 miles only. My love for the Nike Vomero shoes continues and grows more and more with each step. It is so light and cushiony I feel like I am flying. Unfortunately, the Nike+ Sports Kit doesn't work too well with the Vomeros. The distance readings are so off. Could it be that the lush cushioning of the shoe prevents the

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I registered for my first marathon! No, not the Philippine Marathon, but the San Francisco Marathon in August. Yeah I know, it's a long time away, but I needed a real goal, not just a plan, to get me moving. Next thing to do is plan a training schedule, which should start the beginning of April. In the meantime, I'll continue building my base, running approximately 20-25mi per week. Did you

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My aunt and uncle invited me to visit them in the Gold Coast region of Australia. I jumped! HIGH! This could well be my last hurrah before I move to San Francisco in March. If only I can get a ticket! All PAL & Qantas flights to Melbourne/Sydney in February are solidly booked. There are a few business class seats available, but that's way over my budget... I'm waitlisted so I'm crossing my

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I wore my new Nike Vomero+ 2 shoes for the first time today and oh my gawd, they are heaven to my feet. Compared to my NB 1061, the Vomero+ 2 is super light and cushiony. My kicks and lift offs were higher. I felt bouncy, springy and fast. It also has a support for bunions, which will come in handy during long runs. Love it! The oval thingy supports bunionsA few things I'll need to adjust to:

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It took me three days to recover from last Sunday's half marathon. My legs were so sore and stiff, that I waddled like a duck when I walked. But it's all good now. I had a massage the day after the race. It felt good, but a couple of times I felt my ankles were going to snap whenever the masseuse would draw circles with my toes. So note to self: wait a few days before getting a massage. A

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I met up with my two German friends, Peter & Cathrin, last night. They visit the Philippines each year to escape Europe's bitter winter. Basically, Boracay is their second home. They've been going since the late 1990s, staying at the same resort each year, up to a month at a time! I swear, I love their life. Gasthof, Boracay. Jan 2006For the past two weeks, they've been traveling around

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It's been four days since the Subic Marathon, and yet I'm still on a high for completing a half marathon! I started running approximately 8 months ago, so for me this is a big deal. I never thought that I'd be able to run one mile straight, let alone 13+ miles! I have worked so hard for this, and am so proud of myself! Okay, enough of the self patting.That being said, I know that I am not

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Ayyy, been having computer problems lately. Spotty wireless internet connection, that had nothing to do with my wireless router ~ other laptops were working just fine. I think my black beauty was miffed at me for mentioning some MacBook Air lust. Okay, no more of that, it was just a phase... Today, I've had uninterrupted internet connection :-) I think she's forgiven me.Having Touch trouble

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The night before the raceI was excited, I couldn't wait for it to be race day. Had an early dinner, 3 huge slices of pizza from Extremely Espresso. Oh, I shouldn't have eaten so much...Prepared my race stuff so I wouldn't have to deal with it the next day.FuelBelt in fridge: 2 flasks filled with Gatorade, 2 flasks with PowerBar Gel (strawberry banana) mixed with water pinned race bib to

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I did it! I ran my first half marathon at Subic!!! Yeah! Actually I ran more than 13.1 miles. Way more, per my Garmin.Distance ::14.75 milesTime ::2:38:17Pace ::10:43/miUPDATE :: My official finish time is 2:36:05 :-) You can download the race results for the full and half marathon from the Subic Marathon website.

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Most women know that you're not supposed to shampoo your hair everyday. As a runner, I sweat, a lot, and so does my head. I knew that sooner or later, someone was bound to ask me whether I shampoo everyday.I was with my sister the other day and she asked me that very question. You see, my sister has beautiful hair. She started running recently to complement her yoga workouts. But, if running

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After dinner with the girls last night, I was in for a super ultra treat. An entire suite all to myself. And not just any old suite, it was an upgraded suite at the Edsa Shangri La. This was all so completely spontaneous and unexpected! Did I mention it was just me? Alone in a suite? I still can't get over it! Thank You!Good thing I packed my running gear with me too. To burn off last

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If this is true, that sucks! Big time! Plus, the Feb. 24th marathon, which bills itself as the "Philippine International Marathon for the Pasig River," has yet to update it's totally outdated website!!! I'm sure organizing a marathon of this scale is a challenge and I'm glad someone's out there to do it. But with 38 days left before the race, c'mon, you would think that they'd at least update

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because this week is taper week. In four days I only ran twice and both of them short runs. Ugh, I want to run more! SAT ::0SUN ::0MON ::4.35 mi9:45 paTUE ::3.01 mi11:57 paSunday is race day! I'm treating it as an lsd run, so I won't be setting any PR's here. Actually I will, since it'll be my first half marathon. :-) My next half is on Feb 24th.

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for the full and half marathon.

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Got my Subic Marathon race packet today. Sorry to say, but their singlet is nothing to rave about, especially up close. The design is okay, but the print quality isn't. Best to stick to simple text and graphics next time. So to the first person who leaves a comment and can pick it up, it's yours. Seriously!UPDATE :: 1/26 Singlet is reserved for Venice.

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For the longest time, I've been wanting to add a third column to this site. But I've been dragging my heels because I didn't even know where to begin. I did a search and came across this site. What a great resource for blogger users!Now all I need to do, is figure out how to remove those darned underlines from the links and I'm set! I've tried adding the code below between the heads, but it

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Next Sunday is the Subic Marathon, so today I began my Taper Week. I know, I should have started last week... Based on the miles I ran last week, the Parrot Marathon Predictor predicts that I will run a 5:02:59 marathon. Therefore, I'm aiming for a sub 2:30 half marathon. Miles ran today:: 0On a completely different matter, the trip to Singapore is not pushing through. :-( I will have to see

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-69556411465948107912008-01-11T21:57:00.000+08:002008-01-11T22:15:47.006+08:00

Subic Marathon is next Sunday! I'll be doing my first half.I'm going to Singapore in early February to see The Police in concert!Fridays are my swim days, but since I still have a bit of a cold, I did an interval run. Miles:: 7.00Time:: 1:05:11Pace:: 9:18

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symbol appeared on my Polar F11 heart rate monitor (hrm) about a month ago. This has become my everyday watch and I love it. Since I also use this watch/hrm for swimming, I was advised to take it to an authorized Polar Service Center. I dragged my heels getting the watch serviced because I didn't think there'd be an authorized center here in Manila. But there is! You can drop off the watch at

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Except for the sore throat, all the symptoms I felt yesterday are now gone. Could it be that last night's run plus amping up on the Vitamin C, have flushed out all the bad toxins from my body? Well whatever it was, I am happy. Did an easy short run today...Miles:: 2.89Time:: 30:03Pace:: 10:22

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I've got a headache, my throat is sore, I can't hear off one ear and my muscles are sore. Could this be the onset of a flu, or simply a case of overtraining?I don't want to risk missing the Subic race next weekend. Dare I run an easy 4 miler tonight?UPDATE: I did run tonight, 5.35 miles. It was supposed to be an easy run, but I exerted more effort than planned. Bad, I know... Per Lance

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My weekly treat is a 1 to 1&frac12 hour massage. Here in Manila, a massage isn't such a big indulgence as it is in other parts of the world. You can get a great massage for under $10 USD in the comfort of your own home. But for those times when I need a mini massage to ease tight calves after a hard or long run, I'd like to get my hands on one of these.

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Make a list of things you're wasting time on today. Cut one of them out and get the run in. blogginglistening to TheFinalSprint/Phedippidations podcasts,while doing nothinginstead of listening to them on the treadmillbrowsing the webprocrastinating

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I have two set sets of resolutions, a running and a personal one. One of my personal resolutions for 2008 is to be more social, at least once a month. As a friend keeps saying, expand-the-base. Well, there's this person I was set up with last year, who was described as "okay na okay," hereinafter referred to as Mr oNo. Well, Mr oNo and I went out several times, but I wasn't interested.

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It was my first time to Macau and I enjoyed it. The weather was perfect, sunny during the day and chilly at night. Six days is more than enough time to get to know, enjoy and wander around this charming little city. Here are some of the things I did: a day trip to Coloane Village and Hac Sa Beacha shopping expedition in Zhuhai (similar to Shenzen)a visit to the Da Vinci Exhibitionand walking

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-64692817955432242152008-01-02T22:58:00.000+08:002008-01-03T00:03:48.106+08:00

I had a tough but exhilarating run on a cold, windy New Year's morning in Macau. The first half of the run up and around Penha Hill was, for lack of a better word, hilly. If ever you find yourself in Macau, I recommend a morning run up to Penha Church ~ the view is spectacular, with the rising sun casting a warm soft glow all over. Plus it's a great workout for the legs. I stopped often to take

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with the family and returning on the 2nd. Hoping to get a few runs in. By the way, another milestone was reached yesterday. I logged 600+ miles on Nike+, and reached the Top 5 in Distance in the Philippines! :-) What a way to end the year, eh?Have a wonderful New Year!

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-64069941287927340992007-12-26T12:20:00.000+08:002008-01-11T10:31:16.313+08:00

do one long run every 2 weeks;run a minimum of 25mi/wk, unless it's a taper week;do one cross training activity each week;prevent injuries through proper warmup, stretching and cooldown;discover the world by running in 20 different cities/locations;complete 4 half/full marathons in 2008. A few races I'd like to run: Jan 20, Subic MarathonFeb 24, Philippine Marathon Aug 3, The San Francisco

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-60658987962618246282007-12-23T11:40:00.000+08:002007-12-23T20:30:42.426+08:00

So I went for a swim the other day. Did my usual 60 laps on a 25 meter pool. I was highly distracted. By these two teenagers leaning against the pool divider to my right. They were making out. I'm not a prude, but how can I not notice, when they were encroaching my lane. With legs wrapped around each other and some serious groping going on! Come on people, some discretion please. Plus,

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-76761802378716095172007-12-20T09:08:00.000+08:002007-12-24T00:05:01.491+08:00

... drinking. Wine overflowed at last night's affair. We were forewarned that a surprise awaited us. It was cocktail hour at the grounds of Meralco! Graced for a while, by the presence of the chairman himself. We were an intimate party of ten, cozy in an outdoor shed lit with a thousand lights. There was a full bar, liveried staff, a dressed table, crystal ware... Our hosts do know how to

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-57627682236443128632007-12-18T15:31:00.000+08:002008-01-04T15:07:39.276+08:00

listening :: and loving Explosions in the Sky's album, The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Placeconsidering :: running the half instead of the full Philippine Marathon this coming Februarymaking :: presents using scraps and found items ~ I'm doing my bit to save the world! Pictures to follow once gifts are distributed.UPDATE: Here are some of the stuff I made, a book cover, a pencil sleeve and several

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-22414865830110509062007-12-17T17:50:00.000+08:002007-12-26T20:44:21.668+08:00

No long runs logged over the weekend... very, VERY bad! I swear to get one in this weekend.I did an easy 4mi walk/jog with a friend on Sunday though. This friend of mine just started running several weeks ago. She did quite well, we jogged 5min and walked 2min for an hour. I'm so proud of her, she even reached the "zone" during her last 5min jog! Although she is athletic, I never envisioned

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-55676679734128186482007-12-14T13:35:00.000+08:002007-12-15T09:12:38.438+08:00

Because I've been slacking off on my long runs... And also, to counter the deluge of caloric goodness I have, and will be eating, this holiday season. For the most part, I will be sticking with Hal Higdon's Marathon Training - Intermediate 1 plan. Just a few minor changes though to accommodate the half marathon.EVENT:   Subic Marathon DISTANCE:   Half Marathon (21K)DATE:   Jan 20, 2008ROUTE:  

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-7869361697650325782007-12-13T09:38:00.000+08:002007-12-13T15:56:23.768+08:00

Considering last night's 8.85mi run, I was curious what my projected finish time for a marathon would be. I plugged my data into Runner's World Training Calculator, and this is what I got...Yes! Based on this prediction, I will finish under 5hrs!

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-77205205940261266042007-12-12T19:16:00.000+08:002007-12-12T21:01:33.547+08:00

I haven't watched a movie in a long time, so over dinner last night, my cousin, sister-in-law and I all expressed interest in watching the movie, Batanes. Consequently,plans were made to watch it today. You know how sometimes plans are made, but often times those plans just tend to fizzle out? Well unfortunately, this plan did push through. Not that I didn't enjoy the company, I did! It's

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-34983371218950728592007-12-10T19:49:00.001+08:002007-12-11T10:14:23.484+08:00

I love to run.  It's who I am.  There are days though when I don't feel like running.  Sometimes, I try to get out of it, but then I think of the guilt that will follow.  And, the zero miles logged for the day.  So inevitably I always, though reluctantly, head out the door.  I'll take no excuses from me.   Except for those two times I decided to sleep in and run later, however later never came...

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MON::   swimTUE::   4miWED::   7miTHU::   4miFRI::   strengthSAT::   7miSUN::   15miTOTAL::   37miNOTE: Mileage listed above was meant for Week 8, but because I didn't follow it, I am repeating it for Week 9.Recap of Week 8MON::   -TUE::   4.6miWED::   -THU::   5.47mi; strengthFRI::   swimmingSAT::   6.2miSUN::   8.48miTOTAL::   24.76miWeek 8 was a "light" week

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Nike Moto 4, Nike Air Structure Triax 10+, NB WR1061Within a month of getting the Triax, I bought another pair of running shoes, the New Balance WR1061.  This shoe is highly rated here and here.  A couple of reviewers mentioned though that this shoe is classified as "neutral plus," therefore suited for heavier runners.  Uh oh, there is no way you can classify me as heavy.  Still, I plunged ahead

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-72698890123624874482007-12-07T19:56:00.000+08:002007-12-07T20:23:48.035+08:00

My youngest brother, C and his wife S temporarily moved back home yesterday as they await completion of their unit in Boracay. They plan to spend half their time in Bora and the other half in Manila. Welcome back!This will be their amazing view

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-60315280782683317512007-12-06T11:30:00.000+08:002007-12-06T21:24:47.315+08:00

I read up a little on shin splints and found this article, Your Shins by Martha Schindler on Runner's World. This paragraph caught my eye......A runner who overpronates might buy a rigid shoe hoping to keep her ankles from turning, he explains, but many motion-control shoes are simply too stiff for a woman's less-muscular foot to bend. "If you hear a slapping noise every time your foot hits the

bealteanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-63570941869512429682007-12-06T10:08:00.000+08:002007-12-07T12:06:42.783+08:00

The difference between interest and commitment is thatwhen you're interested in doing something, you do itonly when it is convenientwhen you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results! Unfortunately, I will be doing less running and more swimming and strength training for the next couple of weeks. Just letting my shins rest a bit. BUT, I'm still very much committed to my

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-75711535620475898742007-12-04T20:37:00.000+08:002007-12-06T16:03:10.465+08:00

Quickly flipping through the menu to start my run, my Nano froze :-( Ergo today's run isn't recorded on the Nike+ and Runner+ sites. Per the treadmill, I ran 4.60mi. No major shin pains even though I used my problem shoes.Visited an orthopedic doctor today for a consult on my shins. He thinks it's just strained muscles and too much running. Just to be sure, he asked me to get an AP/Lat xray

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-9850378639145693322007-12-03T22:10:00.000+08:002007-12-07T12:15:20.742+08:00

I'm back in Manila from a great but exhausting trip to Boracay! It was early morning runs, lazing underneath the shade of an umbrella, traipsing around the island, happy hours starting at 4pm... I'm not as young as I'd like to think I am, so I held back and didn't bother keeping up with friends. Still, my body couldn't handle all the activities, and so here I am nursing an upset stomach.

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Puka Beach, July 2007I hope the rain lets up, so I can get a few runs in.

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Ran 500 miles in 6 months, incredible! I never thought that I'd be a runner. Here's to many more years of running. Having both the iPod Nike+ sports kit and the Garmin, I don't know how to efficiently track my miles. Do I use the Nike+ or the Garmin? I think for now, I'll continue using the Nike+ for all runs, and the Garmin only for outdoor runs. Just so I accrue miles on both the Nike+

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-61057354997340474182007-11-28T14:49:00.000+08:002007-11-28T18:18:43.741+08:00

What a trip! The last time I was in Hong Kong was in the mid 1990s. I don't remember much of it, maybe because I travelled with my family. But for sure I had a great time. This trip however, I hung out with a couple of cousins and a friend. We had fantastic meals and pre/after dinner drinks at swanky places. Took a few good photographs of Victoria Peak, Stanley Market, central HK, and other

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-50664598376301602332007-11-21T16:27:00.000+08:002007-11-21T16:49:12.636+08:00

Today was my last session with my personal trainer. She's leaving for New York next week to try things out there, at least for the next six months. We've been meeting twice a week since July and I will miss her. She was a great motivator and with her gone, I'm sure I won't be going to the gym much.For now, I'm not planning to continue with my strength training. Maybe after the marathon...

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Ran with a friend today. We started at 5:15am, in the pouring rain! Wore a rain resistant jacket which wasn't very resistant at all. I'd like a light, breathable rain jacket for times like this! Hmmn, maybe they'll have good sales in Hong Kong. Used the Fuel Belt for the first time. I loaded up the flasks with 3 waters & 1 gatorade, which I finished by the end of the run. The Fuel Belt is

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-66418821551296373792007-11-20T08:42:00.000+08:002007-11-20T09:49:29.380+08:00

Argh! I was going to test Garmin's lap feature this morning, but the track is closed to "joggers." Why? Because the field is being used for soccer practice. This is the fourth time I've been there that the track is closed for some reason or another. Oh well, I guess I saved P29, ha ha. I ended up doing a quick run around the grounds of Ultra instead. Here's a look at my short run...

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-10451276096748406492007-11-19T13:34:00.000+08:002007-11-19T14:58:42.114+08:00

This week's training schedule:MON:: SwimTUE:: Easy 3miWED:: Quality 7miTHU:: Rest (travel day)FRI:: Quality 6miSAT:: Easy 4miSUN:: Long 9miTOTAL:: 29miI'll be traveling again in a few days so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I follow through with my training this week. Going to Hong Kong, mainly to watch Federer and Sampras play an exhibition game and also to catch up with some

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-45507748211796217072007-11-19T08:45:00.000+08:002007-12-06T16:04:39.267+08:00

Last weekend was all about eating and training. FRI:: Horizon Lounge & Milky Way :: SwimmingSAT:: Shang Palace :: 4.72 milesSUN:: Silks :: 12.85 miles - my longest run to dateConsidering the amount of food I ate over the weekend, my weight remains the same. According to my Polar HRM, I expended 1775 calories during my long run yesterday - WOW! Per my Nike+ Sports Kit, I only used up 1173 cal.

bealteanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-7411609990031338342007-11-17T11:28:00.000+08:002007-11-19T17:10:41.923+08:00

Getting together with cousins always make me happy. We don't get together as much as we used to but when we do, all hell breaks loose. Of course, the wine and cheese offerings were enjoyed by everyone, which I suspect contributed to quite a few headaches this morning :-) Thank god we were tucked away in an out of the way conf room at the Horizon Lounge in Makati Shang. Even so, our ruckus

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-78480755458310022742007-11-15T08:49:00.000+08:002007-11-19T13:31:51.588+08:00

Planned to do an early 6mi quality run outside today, but I woke to the sound of unrelenting rain. I've ran in the rain before, and I loved every moment of it. I was almost tempted to brave the rain, but decided against it. The run would have ruined my new shoes and possibly injure myself. So it was back to the treadmill.

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-84372102199953704712007-11-14T15:40:00.000+08:002007-12-06T16:07:14.852+08:00

TUE:: Ran 5.22mi with my brand new pair of Triax running shoes. I'm NOT liking it at all! I hope it's just a matter of getting used to it. I felt a constant dull pain on my right shin during the run and would briefly disappear only if I ran at a faster pace. The problem may be due to the Triax being a half size larger than my old Motos... Although the Triax is cushiony, which I like, I feel

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-53993427717752028902007-11-13T19:56:00.000+08:002007-11-13T21:16:02.108+08:00

reading:: The Rough Guide to Hong Kong & Macaureading:: The Athlete's Way by Christopher Berglandlistening:: to Ingrid Michaelson's "The Way I Am"watching:: season one of Brothers & Sisterstweaking:: my Beijing picturesawaiting:: my new running toyssocial life:: close to zero. If it has nothing to do with running, I decline most invites that come my way. I'm either too tired to go out or in bed

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-60063809014892888282007-11-13T19:41:00.000+08:002007-11-14T09:40:44.404+08:00

Despite ignoring a handful invites, I broke down and joined Facebook. Just to see what the fuss was all about. I still don't get it, but I did receive an email from a friend in Turkey. How cool is that?!?

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MON: SwimmingTUE: Easy 3miWED: Quality 6miTHU: Easy 3miFRI: RestSAT: Pace 6miSUN: Long 12miTOTAL: 30mi

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-4170239895981678932007-11-11T21:50:00.000+08:002007-11-11T22:43:02.601+08:00

MON: 5.9mi in BeijingTUE: Rest WED: 6.66miTHU: 6.44miFRI: Rest SAT: 6.89mi in BaguioSUN: 2.6mi in BaguioTOTAL: 28.49miLast Monday, I ran around the perimeter of the Forbidden Palace in Beijing. It was nice and cold, I hardly broke a sweat, but my knees never seemed to warm up. Wed and Thur were treadmill runs back in Manila, and my last two runs were done in Baguio. I was hoping to

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-65564697487684613832007-11-08T16:03:00.000+08:002007-12-06T16:06:16.264+08:00

My less than 6mo old shoe, a Nike Air+ Moto, is about to be retired. It only has 425+ miles, yet it has lost that bit of springiness and support :-( I tried the Mizuno Wave Creation 8s and love the way they feel on me. BUT, having several friends who work for Nike, they won't approve of me wear any other brand but theirs. So when I learned that Nike has a promotion going on right now, I

bealteanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-18995809696735732372007-11-07T20:14:00.000+08:002007-11-14T12:13:04.022+08:00

stunning sights, local cuisine overload, unbelievable smog, bargain shopping, an assault to all senses... i was able to fit in four runs for a total of 16+ miles :-)

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will hopefully look something like this...MON: Easy 3miTUE: Speedwork 5miWED: Easy 5miTHU: TRAVELFRI: Easy 5miSAT: Pace 5miSUN: Long 7mTOTAL: 30miJust as I’m getting serious with my marathon training, it will be difficult to keep the momentum going due to upcoming trips. As much as I love traveling and vacations, the next few trips will be done somewhat reluctantly. I need to find time and some

bealteanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-83604209222302786482007-10-28T18:25:00.000+08:002007-10-31T07:48:35.266+08:00

can't remember exactly where I swiped this map from, but I believe it's from some U.P. Mountaineering member's blog.

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-82569178822765235302007-10-28T15:07:00.000+08:002007-12-06T08:32:53.571+08:00

MON: Strength 1hr; Yoga 1.5hrsTUE: Easy 4.17mi, 11:30paWED: Interval 3.13mi, 10:32paTHU: Tempo 5mi, 10:49paFRI: RestSAT: Pace 5mi, 10:42paSUN: Long 9.95m, 11:23pa (longest run to date!)TOTAL: 27.25miToday's long 9.95mi run was done around the U.P. oval. Grabbed a cab at 5:15am and headed to the university to run with J and Doc A. We started out fast at a 9:28pa. This being my first

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-65840754744596225652007-10-27T15:59:00.000+08:002007-10-27T16:23:17.064+08:00

and sleep.... can't figure out how to rotate this photo.

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-48499855311195711082007-10-26T14:36:00.000+08:002007-10-26T17:08:12.593+08:00

Just got back from a lunch with CG at Santi's Deli. It was so nice to be able to catch up with her, it's just been too long... A lot has happened since I saw her three weeks ago, all of it good things, and I'm glad it's happening to her. I'm crossing my fingers that the man from Spain is the "one" and that all will fall into place. You give us hope, CG.I got giddy hearing her stories. In a

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-11235232698632725372007-10-26T11:06:00.000+08:002007-12-26T20:47:25.881+08:00

in the Philippines! YEAH, I've been working long and hard for what I once thought an unattainable goal. Climbing up the ladder will get even more difficult as the top 9 are serious runners. Well, it helps that I'm training for a marathon, as I'm building on my weekly miles by over the recommended 10%. THURS RUN: I had a grueling tempo run yesterday. I had hoped to sustain a constant

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-11114627364214046162007-10-26T10:00:00.000+08:002007-12-04T08:31:36.715+08:00

based on the 5K race I ran on Oct. 7th, the Soroptimist Takbo Breast Friends. Calculations taken from the McMillanRunning.com site.Based on this calculation, it predicts that I will finish the Pasig Marathon in 5:12:17. Huh, so much for finishing under 4hrs!This is my goal...

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-76809340832103817392007-10-23T22:22:00.000+08:002007-10-27T16:39:09.849+08:00

I slept over my sister's place last night. I don't mind because I get to see her kids and that means I get to run around her village in peace... no distractions, no need to give way to motor vehicles, no queueing up for the treadmill.So, early this morning, I headed out the door and ran around the village. In the rain. How liberating. I felt like a kid let out for the first time enjoying

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-37976197315234456392007-10-22T11:16:00.000+08:002007-10-27T17:29:32.815+08:00

This week's training schedule:MON: X - strength, yogaTUE: Easy 3miWED: Tempo 5miTHU: Easy 3miFRI: RestSAT: Pace 5miSUN: Long 9mTOTAL: 25miI woke up yesterday, weighed myself, wow, 121lbs!!! How can that be, I've been consciously eating mounds of rice and anything and whatever comes my way?!? SUN RUN: Did an easy long run on the treadmill last night. It took me 1hr40min to complete

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-4747868674663539182007-10-20T09:00:00.000+08:002007-10-26T17:03:00.364+08:00

I planned to start my early run before 6am, but I woke up at 6:05am :-( After a quick application of sunblock, attaching various gadgets on self and wolfing a banana, I was out the door by 6:20am.ROUTE: One round around UAP, I saw about 5 joggers out there, yey, I'm not alone. Then ran through Tektite, ADB, Topaz, Ruby, Emerald (a mini food carinderia market going on), Garnet, Sapphire, then

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-31781271429144303792007-10-19T10:40:00.000+08:002007-10-26T11:54:26.848+08:00

So. Yesterday, after reading The Bull Runner's blog, I am inspired to run the Pasig Marathon.Huh, I've only run one race so far, Soroptomists Takbo Breast Friend, a 5K, earlier this month. I ran slower than hoped, 32:03, but I placed 6th in Women's. Oh, the smile pasted on my face that day! I swear, the afterglow lingered for days.Whatever possessed me, but I am committed to running the Pasig

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-1161440785416151512006-10-21T22:10:00.000+08:002006-10-21T22:26:25.426+08:00

Can't believe it's been over six months since my last blog... Time has passed by quickly, but what have I done? I've travelled a bit to the Pacific Northwest, an Alaska cruise and attended my brother's wedding in Vancouver. I've also tried my hand in crafting and sketching a lot of man bags.Since my last post, I've slowly assimilated to the Philippine lifestyle. I still need to assert my

bealteanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26006398.post-1145253677231353372006-04-17T12:54:00.000+08:002007-10-27T16:31:22.614+08:00

I spent the easter weekend at Tagaytay Highlands with friends. A nice getaway from Manila.Favorite thing on a hot summer day: ice cream on sugar cones.As I watched the kids play at Kids Gym, I noticed four kids wearing my current shoe of choice, Crocs. Is this the current rage in town? And why only on kids? So I admit, I am hanging on to my youth and besides, I just don't possess that classic

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