Pinoy Fitness

If you are reading this, chances are you are runner who is looking for a new challenge, cross-train through swimming, or venture into the world of multi-sports. Whatever the reason may be, jumping from being a runner to an aquathlete is never that easy.

Injured? These workouts will still keep you fit. If you’re suffering from running injuries, relax. You can still maintain your current fitness level while reducing the impact of running to your body with these activities.

A pair of good running shoes is the most important investment for every runner. Your chosen pair will be the primary protection of your feet, knees, ankles, and joints as you run kilometer after kilometer. But a good pair of running shoes doesn’t come cheap.

Gone are the days when the sun is up and the tank tops are out. For weeks now, we have experienced intermediate to heavy rainfall signaling the end of summer and the beginning of the “tag-ulan” season. But does that really change how frequent runners train?

Admit it or not, every runner dreams of accomplishing this distance. The Full Mary, as it is popularly known, is considered to be the pinnacle of all race distances.

No guts, no glory... Those words are easy to say than done and somehow, it came to a point where I truly understand its true meaning. I was standing on the beach being surrounded by other competitors whom I think were triathletes all their lives while waiting for the gun start.

What does it take to be a marathoner? Do you have to have legs of steel? Or perhaps a stamina of an athlete? Or is it maybe a few 21K finisher medals in your collection?

Some of us are guilty of binge scrolling our feed for hours on end - passing through pictures of good food, latest fashion, beautiful travel spots, cute dogs, etc. There are times that browsing too much on social media while not doing any physical activity for too long gives us the so called “tamaditis” where we just get too lazy to run.

This June, celebrate Philippine Environment Month by running for a cause with Run2Plant: Para sa Greener Pilipinas. Plant trees and pave the way to a healthier environment!

Join the ultimate challenge at the Sulu Ultramarathon 91K on July 19, 2024. Discover the scenic landscapes of Jolo while testing your limits in an ultramarathon.