Inspire

The journey of partnership and compassion between PINOY FITNESS and Chosen Children Village.

After 4 years, we finally got lucky and got awarded a slot for the 2018 TCS New York Marathon!

Before we get started, let me get a few things out of the way. First, I’ve never really been a runner. I’ve never run “for fun” and I’ve purposefully avoided sports like basketball, tennis or soccer where running or sprinting are required.

It’s not an everyday scene to see a triathlon. In Manila, the closest thing you would see are fun runs - and they’re not even as intense.

It's about who you become along the way - a stronger, wiser, more balanced version of yourself. Because in the end, life's a marathon, not a sprint.

Here are 5 inspiring moments we captured are the recently concluded Run United Philippine Marathon that happened last October 5, 2014 presented by Unilab Active Health.

Luckily enough for me, I was able to witness how a fellow Filipino, Mr. Noel Tillor, finished third for the half marathon with a 1:19:58 triumph.

Ka Rene certainly piqued our interests and inspired awe in many who were there at the event grounds to see him cross that finish line with a happy grin, almost knocking over one of our marshals as he make it to the cut-off og the Sub 1 10K Challenge.

“Oh, so you’re a runner? So you’ve done a marathon? How fast can you run? What’s your longest distance? What’s your PR?”

I started running as a sport at the age of 45 and have been consistently running for two (2) years now. And what I learned is, it’s never too late to start...

Growing up I’m always be on the heavy side, there is no single chance that my weight and BMI hit a normal level for my 5’6” frame...

Most people enjoy running as a solo venture. And while some runners appreciate quality “me time", there’s something quite powerful about running as a group, especially with people who are close to you.

Many people thought that beauty and triathlon cannot go together. For some, triathlon is categorized as a manly, competitive and intimidating sport. It’s also an activity that can affect one’s complexion even, due to the constant sun exposure and hardcore activities.

Hard work, sacrifices and determination... before i was 200 lbs, waistline 38 to 40 inches, I borrowed shoes...