Welcome to FM Distance Doc Gracielle!

This morning, after having a two weeks hiatus from running since Run United leg 2 last June 17. Together with my runner friends Doc Gracielle and Rain did a 43K LSD in preparation of their full marathon (42K) run this coming Manila leg of the Milo National Marathon on the 29th of July.

Our route was from España to Rizal Park via Legarda to MOA via Diosdado Macapagal and straight back to UP Diliman via Quezon Avenue.

At past 21K mark of our LSD, I had bloated tummy due to over hydration and this slowed me down a lot. This adds up to the long days of no run. I usually do not run longer than 21K from vacation.

With 1st time 42K runner, Doc Gracielle

At last after more than 6 hours on the road, we conquered 43K LSD distance. And it's the first time of Doc Gracielle to hit 42K or the Full Marathon distance. Congrats Doc! You are now ready for your FM debut!

With Rain and Doc Gracielle, picture mode!

Til next run guys! Goodluck to your Milo FM run! Will be with you in my thoughts :-)

5th 30K LSD Run to UP Diliman on April 1, 2012

This morning, I had my 5th 30K LSD run to UP Diliman. My route this time was from our house in Santol via Araneta Avenue and Quezon Avenue to University Avenue at UP. Please click HERE to view my whole route via dailymile.com

This time I was alone again as my LSD mates are busy or with scheduled commercial run this Sunday. Being solo, I started late with my LSD at almost 6AM, thus my run turned to be a heat training.

I arrived at UPD at around 7:10 AM, felt not so good during my first loop at the Oval that's why I decided to only run 3 loops then I headed back home.

But as usual, there would be no LSD without a remembrance photo. The photo above was taken along University Avenue with the blooming sunflowers at the background.

On my way back home, I had two pit stop to buy for drinks due to the hot weather. Then almost walk the whole stretch of Araneta Avenue up to Santol. Finish time is 3:32 hours.

See you on the road guys!

4th 30K LSD Run to UP Diliman on March 18, 2012

My first time LSD mates, cheers!

Today, March 18, 2012, I had my 4th LSD run to UP Diliman. This time I was joined by Michael Banawa, a fellow Pinoy Fitness peep. We started at Mezza Residences in Sta. Mesa and we dropped by at Puregold Quezon Avenue to fetch Harold Iniego and Michael Ares, who also joined our run to UP.

Our LSD route was typically the same with my previous LSD run to UP Diliman, the only difference is the starting point at Mezza Residences. Back and forth of the route has a total distance of 21.1 Kms, we did additional four (4) loops at the UP Oval which equals to 8.8 kms. Thus, making a total of 29.9kms or a 30K LSD distance. Please click HERE to view our route via dailymile.com.

Our LSD timing was kinda slow with several pit stops, gunstart was at 4:50AM and we arrived at UP Diliman  Oval at around 6:10AM. We also met several OK OK runners at the oval, they were doing the Dagulympics in celebration of Ian Yu Dagulrunner! Happy Birthday bro!

The group with mamaw Icar!

After doing 5 loops at the Oval, we did some photo ops then were on our way back to Sta. Mesa.As usual, we dropped by at one of my favorite pit stop in Mercury Philcoa, where we bought electrolyte drinks and bananas!! :-) 

Our group separated ways at Puregold Quezon Ave, from there Michael and I just walked up to Sta Mesa as he was experiencing mild leg cramps. In my clock, our LSD time was 4:26H, not bad for a 30K LSD :-)

For more LSD photos, please click HERE.

See you on the road guys!