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Recognizing Body Limits: Learning How to Recover from Injury, Run, and Workouts (strength building week 6 - 2655 minutes)

2013-05-18T20:58:00.001+08:00

I just finished a 12k run at the Nurse Corps, AFP Diamond Run (May 18, 2013). Joined the 10k category. However, some of the race marshals (including those in the water station) pointed us towards the wrong direction. As a result, we had to go back and ran another 2k just to get straws and meet the requirement for a finisher medal. It got frustrating though that as we ran, there were no more

Getting ready for a 10k run (strength building week 5 - 2475 minutes)

2013-05-12T15:04:00.000+08:00

After the 2nd Cobra-PDBF International Club Crew Challenge Bohol Edition, I decided to run actively to help assess my strength building progress. 3 runs in a week I joined the Conquer Philippines 2013 Run last May 5. The 6k category included challenges such as wall climb and mud crawl to complete the race. Putting bruises on the knees aside, the run was enjoyable. Many thanks to Titanium

Train, train, train: Lessons from Bohol Dragon Boat Regatta and Running (Strength Building month 1 - 2040 minutes)

2013-05-02T10:27:00.003+08:00

Last April 25 to 29, I was in Bohol for an E-Commerce Boot Camp and the 2nd Cobra-PDBF International Club Crew Challenge (#boholdragonboat). Knowing I will only be in Manila for 5 days this past month, I started my strength building series using the Nike Training Club (#ntc) application last March 30. As of this writing, I clocked in 2040 minutes (34 hours) workout time using #ntc. Attended 2

Getting ready for Bohol Dragon Boat Regatta and E-Commerce Boot Camp - Strength Building week 3 (1755 minutes)

2013-04-25T01:21:00.001+08:00

I started my strength building workout series 3 weeks ago to prepare for the 2nd Cobra-PDBF International Club Crew Challenge happening this April 27 to 29. Will be joining team B of Triton Dragon Boat Racing Team as it competes in the 200 meters and 500 meters division. This is my 5th time to join a competition and look forward paddling in Bohol. Here are some of developments, surprises, and

Fitness is a lifestyle, not a quick fix: Strength building week 2 (1260 minutes)

2013-04-15T14:05:00.002+08:00

From April 6 to 15, I was able to log 840 minutes workout time using the Nike Training Club application. Skipped several Get Lean and Get Toned workout choices that I can't execute without a medicine ball (where a dumbbell won't fit as a substitute). Look forward returning home this week and be able to do them. I think it is good to have a fitness vacation of sort to get your body in its proper

A Journey to Building Strength - Week 1 (420 minutes)

2013-04-05T19:17:00.001+08:00

Since December 2012, a lot of my time was spent conducting webinars, boot camps, and dragon boat activities whenever the schedule permits. Last February, I made a decision to stop taking Orlistat and go through the process of disciplining myself on what I eat. This decision did not came in easy. Although I still look healthy, have gained weight again. After the Cebu E-Commerce Summit, I made

Tapping social media influencers to inform or mis-inform?

2013-03-27T13:53:00.000+08:00

My blog post article on Gina Lopez and Senator Chiz Escudero got me in an interesting conversation with a few friends this past 2 days. Bottom line, I was asked, what do I intend to achieve in writing them? 1. On Gina Lopez and EDC When she spoke at the Visayas Blogging Summit, she went onstage with an appeal asking bloggers to take a stand on mining and support her petition signing campaign. We

Chiz Escudero: Losing Heart?

2013-03-26T09:46:00.000+08:00

Anol Mongaya's Sunstar column recently mentioned my observation on a blog post I wrote about Chiz Escudero's campaign strategy last year - which I felt then was heavily anchored on Heart Evangelista. It is like playing a one word game with Mo Twister and you get asked with the question about the candidates: (this is what I will likely answer) Chiz Escudero - Heart Loren Legarda - environment

EDC, Philex, Semirara: Fairness and Consistency on Mining and Environment Violation / Penalties

2013-03-22T09:55:00.000+08:00

When I first heard of Gina Lopez spoke at the Visayas Blogging Summit on why people should take a stand on mining, I was impressed on how she got most of us teary-eyed. But an hour or two after her talk, I was confused. Nowhere in her talk did she discussed that their family was also into mining. Furthermore, the impression I got was her passion on this issue was sparked by the death of

9 insights from Servant Leader workshop and Firewalk boot camp

2013-02-07T11:00:00.001+08:00

Last year, I got the chance to attend Boris Joaquin's workshop on "The Servant Leader" offered by Salt & Light Ventures. During discussion on workshop expectations, I told Boris my hope that the workshop will not be about Jesus and judge what is right or wrong. I mentioned a prayer scene from "Gangs of New York" that made me further realize that our perspective of right and wrong greatly

Philippine Airports not that bad. BUT, who is Digichive Philippines?

2013-01-05T23:58:00.001+08:00

When reports came out about Philippine airports the worst in the world, I was not happy. For I don't think an airport being super-size with multiple restrooms is enough to say that it is beautiful. Taking long walks to reach your flight gate is not fun. I'd rather be in a smaller airport where I can be comfortable as soon as possible, get settled, and wait for boarding. On long immigration lines

Is Sinutab Extra Strength safe? (Monitoring Banned Medicines: should we care?)

2012-11-04T23:46:00.000+08:00

My recent story on Saridon where I asked clarification from authorities brought me to the reality that there is so much banned medicine ingredient out there that a lot of Filipinos are unaware of. It puzzles me even further if the Department of Health, Bureau of Customs, and pharmacies like Mercury Drug are using any super-list of sorts for their monitoring if a medicine brand will be

2012: The year I got the "FIT - Complete not Compete" mindset. Thank you FITFIL and Coach Jim Saret!

2012-10-21T20:17:00.001+08:00

Being a long time player in the ICT sector, most folks remember me as a "chubby" girl. My battle with weight loss always had me at the losing end of the game. Shot taken April 2012 4-weeks challenge Last summer (April 2012), I met Coach Jim Saret for the Immuvit MetaFit Challenge. It was a campaign I got tapped along with others blogger friends to try out his famous 4-minute workout daily for

Swimming, losing 11 pounds, and 2 concerns with La Mesa EcoPark

2012-10-14T20:02:00.000+08:00

With fellow Triton paddler - Bench Grande. After finishing my FITFIL program last July, I got worried on what activity shall I get into next in order not to lose the physical momentum gained in that 5 week program. Dragonboat paddling (thanks to Nick Fontanilla) caught my interest and joined the Triton Dragonboat Racing Team. The group is very dynamic and competitive. What I also like about

Imelda Marcos and Claudio Bravo: an art love affair

2012-10-13T22:30:00.001+08:00

When I visited Ateneo Art Gallery in 2009 for the Double Exposure: Beyond Frame exhibit, photos of Imelda Romualdez Marcos immediately caught my attention. I appreciate how game she was in taking part in that photo shoot depicting how many women in the country, especially those in the political class, were trying to gain such level of prominence and influence like her. How her love for the arts,

Winners: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2012

2012-09-30T16:52:00.002+08:00

Sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to attend the eyeball event of the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2012 writing project. As chosen by bloggers who participated in this writing project, the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2012 are: The Purple Doll Pinay Thrillseeker: Love Conquers All Gadget Gambit Rappler The Urban Walker So Gelleesh Blogged: Eccentric Yet Happy

September 29 Eyeball: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2012 Winners Announcement

2012-09-06T20:35:00.001+08:00

First, many thanks to those who submitted entries to the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2012 writing project. Let us meet up on September 29, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Digital Influencers Marketing Summit happening at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Tof Salcedo,Philippine data center, Philippine online

FITFIL, Dragonboat dreams and water lilies

2012-07-28T13:52:00.000+08:00

As the FITFIL Fitness Boot Camp ended last night, a lot of us are thinking of what to do next. The first thing that came to my mind is to resume dragonboat paddling. Another is to get into running and strive to finish a 5k race in 30 minutes or less. During the FITFIL boot camp's first week, I joined Nick Fontanilla's practice session with the Triton Dragonboat Team where he actively

Week 1: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2012

2012-06-19T23:22:00.001+08:00

Here's the first week summary of entries and their choices in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2012. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Tof Salcedo, Philippine data center, Philippine online shopping, Manila Standard Today, DigitalFilipino Club,

Thank you Immuvit and Coach Jim Saret: 1 Month MetaFit Challenge ends

2012-06-16T20:45:00.001+08:00

As my 1-month Immuvit MetaFit Challenge ends, I went through a transformation. The change is more mentally rather than physically. On physical changes, I have lost less than 10 pounds since I started the challenge. Growing number of friends and family are noticing the change in my legs, arms, and abdomen area especially when wearing fitted clothes (haven't worn those fitted shorts for a long

Getting into the Running Fever with Run United 2

2012-06-16T02:23:00.000+08:00

Back in my teenager years, I used to join our intramurals and compete in the track and field category. Preparing for it required running every morning in our Kalookan neighborhood. The last one I joined was a 3 kilometer STI Fun Run in the 90s where I almost won (was pointed to a wrong direction when nearing the finish turn). 3 years ago when I started doing blog campaigns, running was becoming

Join the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2012 Writing Project

2012-06-10T11:08:00.001+08:00

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: As we are supposed to close the writing project entry submission tonight, I have received numerous request for an extension for a variety of reasons (submission error, among others). In this regard, I am extending the writing project submission deadline for one more day. Entries will be accepted up to 11:59 PM of September 20. Note though that I will no longer be able

Getting the MetaFit exercise as part of daily routine

2012-05-12T06:07:00.000+08:00

This week in the Immuvit MetaFit Challenge was tough for me as the food we mostly had at home came from a weekend party. To make up for it, I did the MetaFit workout 2 to 3 times a day just to help me burn what I eat. I was not able to record achieve weight loss this week although I feel my thighs becoming tighter. My biggest achievement this week is doing the MetaFit exercise daily and becoming

Dealing with Pride and Humility: 10 Commandments of Common Sense

2012-05-11T13:27:00.002+08:00

When religion and the Church gets too involved with politics and have views I disagree with, my faith with the establishment got affected. From thereon, I have decided to pursue my spiritual faith on my own with guidance from authors on topics I resonate with. The most recent one is Tenzin Gyatso. While on my two week break, I got the chance to browse through "The 10 Commandments of Common

Helping OFWs - Villar Foundation advocacy

2012-05-09T17:12:00.000+08:00

I remember back in early days when relatives would advise us not to take chances of leaving the family just to work abroad. Otherwise, face the possibility where kids won't know you or partners-in-life become unattached to each other. But of course, most Filipinos planning to go abroad will say, "that won't happen to us". Have seem some couples whose relationship fell apart but still end up