The Bataan Death March Ultramarathon is known as one of the toughest road ultramarathons in the Philippines. Imagine running a 102km (63 miles) race without aid stations (leapfrog support car allowed) and finishing it within 18 hours, with an intermediate cut-off of 9 hours at the 50km mark.
Running from 10:00 p.m. through the night until 4:00 p.m. the next day is no ordinary feat. Whether running in the rain or under the scorching sun, …
Let us get to know the Philippines Paralympics delegate to the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France. The event will be from 28 August to 8 September 2024. The country qualified six athletes in four sports.
Personal Life
Name: Ernie Gawilan
Birth date: May 5, 1991
From: Davao City
Sport: para-swimming
Event: men’s 400m freestyle S7, men’s 200m individual medley SM7
Coaches: Tony Ong and Ral Rosario
Awards:
2022 Asian Para Games …
Bataan Death March Run, or BDM Ultramarathon, is known as the grandfather of the Philippines Ultramarathon and even listed as one of the most prestigious ultramarathons in the Philippines due to the significant historical background that it had.
History of Bataan Death March Run Philippines
BDM 102KM and BDM 160KM are created, organized, and directed by retired Major General Jovenal “Jovie” Narcise famously known in the running community as the Bald Runner. Recently the …
Last year, I joined Cebu Fun Run 2023 left and right and decided to take it slow and easy this year. I participated in the Cebu Fun Run 2024 once a month or at most twice when a new event comes up and I like the route or medal because we all know how we runners love our hard-earned reward, plus trying a new Cebu running route is just as rewarding.
Here is the list …
Running has been a huge part of my lifestyle this year. I ran my first-ever marathon during the Cebu City Marathon 2023, the most scenic Mayon 360 Run, the most organized Tagbilaran Ultramarathon, and a lot more in between.
Trail running has been one that I wanted to dive into, but due to schedule conflicts and some personal projects, I cannot attend one. My first trail running experience was during the Magma Run 2022, …
To join a running event in my home province Bohol is always a dream and I am glad it became a reality during the Tagbilaran Ultramarathon 2023. Thank you to the husband who is looking for races that he can run for his Bataan Death March 2023 training.
Early morning nagtambay sa pier 1 for an hour ang mga early bird and departed Cebu City at 9:20am. Checked-in at Aliria AirBnB, quick lunch at Hangout, …
My husband loves animals. We have several dogs and cats. With this fondness comes an unavoidable incident of being scratched or bitten. But most of the time it’s either a neighbor’s pet or a stray dog or cat that is the culprit.
If you are scratched or bitten by a dog or a cat do not be afraid because:
1. Not all dogs and cats have rabies.
2. You have at most 14 days to …
The newest Kaiser Medical Center is now open in SM City Cebu. More accessible to every Cebuano who wanted to improve or maintain their health.
Kaiser Medical Center Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are you open to everyone?
A: The center is open to everyone. You can visit as walk-in or call for reservations.
Q: What is your clinic hours?
A: Sunday – Thursday: 6 am – 9 pm, while on Friday – Saturday: 6 am …
As we mature and build our own family, priorities change. When we are all about how to pass student life during our teens, Yolo in our twenties, then thirties is the time for hardcore adulting.
Yes, we have to enjoy life to the fullest but it needs toning down a bit. If paycheck before has only two partitions – Yolo and food, then now is a different story.
As babe and I starts our own …
November 25, 2013 when I decided to quit drinking soft drinks.
I was reading my favorite self help blog zenhabits.net when I came across one article entitled A Year of Living Without. It is basically about giving up something every month. Giving up something is difficult especially if the thing gives you comfort and joy.
As I finish reading the article I realize that instead of giving up for just a month or a …