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
“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
Days 1 to 3 can be read here: https://thoughtsofyetobelawyer.com/2025/07/24/pacific-coast-trail-phase-2-5d4n-days-1-to-3/ In Day 4, we past communities and a suspended bridge, below of which the children were playing. We traversed different coconut plantations, and beach fronts, until we arrived at a river where locals also took a bath to relieve themselves from the sweltering heat. We also … Continue reading Pacific Coast Trail – Phase 2 (5d4n)- Days 4 to 5
The longest hike to date.
Interbeing is the understanding that nothing exists separately from anything else. We are all interconnected. By taking care of another person, you take care of yourself. By taking care of yourself, you take care of the other person. The understanding of interbeing is very important. It helps us to remove the illusion of loneliness, and … Continue reading Hiking and Buddhism
The race started at 1:00 in the morning. The once dark and chilly night was illuminated by running lights. Runners past Kayapa Municipal Hall and turned left going to Mt. Ugo. The trail was dark. and the ground was muddy. The lamp posts did not help. It was dim. Other runners overtook me. Methinks that … Continue reading Hardcore Ultra Trail 60k
Day 2 At or about 5:00 in the morning, we ate our breakfast; an hour after, we went to Camp 2. June told us it would take us two hours from Camp 1 to Camp 2. He was right. The trail was the same as the CAFGU/Monkey Trail. The only difference was, it was teeming … Continue reading Mt. Sicapoo via Brgy. Butao, Calanasan Apayao: A Tale of Rattans, Pandans, and Limatiks Part 2
The hiker faced rain and a surprise encounter with a forest leech while exploring Mt. Sicapoo's biodiverse trails. The delayed start and challenging terrain led to a difficult journey to Camp 1. Describing the sights and their experiences, the hiker also shared cultural insights and the struggle with leeches at the campsite.
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