Puerto Galera is a top destination here in the Philippines. It has pristine beaches, white sand, and the lively night life of the island. Puerto Galera is also the home of the Mangyan, the indigenous tribe of Mindoro province. Puerto Galera Ultra has been one of my bucket list of ultra races here in the … Continue reading Puerto Galera Ultra-50KM: A Brutal yet Rewarding Run
Why do we hike? Why do I have to do this? Why do I need to climb this so steep a hill, only to find out that the view is obstructed by fog. Why do we need to carry a heavy backpack, on a rainy, slippery trail and sleep on wet ground with insects, or … Continue reading Why do We Hike?
“I’m not the strongest. I’m not the fastest. But I’m really good at suffering.” - Amelia Boone The gun started, and 58 runners ran for the first station of the 50 Mile race; it was 9 in the evening, and the cold air in the mountainous town of Kayapa was breezing the runners, a welcome … Continue reading Endurance Running: Lessons from Hardcore Ultra Trail 50 Miles
A dreadful yet rewarding ordeal.
Mt. Amuyao is considered to be the tenth highest mountain in the Philippines. Sitting in between the two provinces Mountain Province, and Ifugao, a traverse was possible, that is you will enter into Barlig, Mountain Province, then exited in Ifugao. However, the two towns have had a row because of the guide fees. In consequence, … Continue reading Mt. Amuyao via Barlig – A trail of stairs
Manananggol na Namumundok 