Hello I’m back! This month I’ll be joining all 21km races namely Eco-Dash, RotaRun and New Balance. I should have joined Milo San Pablo race (another 21km) first Sunday of this month but I ended up staying in the hospital four days prior to the race day so I wasn’t able to prepare. Anyway come this Sunday, I’m planning to finish 21km within or below 2:17. Why 2:17? Let me show you my race results for 21km so far:
1st 21km race : 2:37 Botak Paa-Tibayan
2nd 21km race: 2:27 Globe Run for Home
3rd 21km race: Plan to finish at least 2:17
If I’ll be able to achieve 2:17 on Sunday, I plan to do 2:07 for RotaRun then 1:57 for New Balance Race. If I don’t do 2:17 on Sunday, I’m back to drawing board and will do changes on training. As you can see, yup I plan to improve my time by 10 minutes for the next 21km races. I know its pressure for me but somehow, I thrive and enjoy the pressure I put myself into. Success on each race is just so sweet I’m always looking forward for improvements on succeeding races.
They say when you join a marathon; it can either break you or elevate you into another level. I like to believe I’m in the latter part. The disastrous marathon performance I’ve experienced gave me an opportunity to put more emphasis on discipline and hard work on my trainings. Indeed, my succeeding races after the marathon were all PR, although I believe I can improve it more. So see you guys on Sunday and I hope we all improve!
————————————————————————————————————-
(syempre di ko makakalimutang iblog to)
I remember I claimed my New Balance shirt last week when two guys approached me and said “pare kamukha mo yung guy sa Men’s Health Magazine”(translation: buddy, you look like the guy in Men’s Health Magazine). I pretend not to know and just said “yeah so many people told me that, but really it was just a look-alike”. But in reality, it was me! Hehehehehe!
The interview was conducted two months ago. It was all about how I lose weight by running. Although I was 150lbs during the interview, I’m happy to report that I’m now 138lbs. Three more pounds to lose and I’ll be in my optimal running weight! Running..you gotta love it!
Related posts:
Jinoe
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 6:00 am:
Naks. Pogi. Pa-autograph.
jazzrunner
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 9:55 am:
Bro, akala ko ikaw yung nasa cover mismo! Hurray on your weight loss.
See you soon and good luck on your next PR
jonel
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 11:28 am:
pa autograph nga sam
gerard
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 12:43 pm:
Hey Sam!
Congrats on being published in MH!!!
That’s a dream for all of us runners. (Aside from being dubbed as Hoff of the month!!) hehe
Bald Runner
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 12:55 pm:
“star na star” and dating! tinalo mo si baldrunner!
Michael Paderes
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 1:34 pm:
Hey Sam. Glad to see you blogging again.
Luis Arcangel
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 2:40 pm:
Wow celebrity, can I have your number?
Neil
on Sep 10th, 2009
@ 10:21 pm:
Nakita kita kagabi. Nahiya ako. Papaautograph sana ako. Wahahaha
Nice Sam.
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 1:24 am:
Sir Rene,
Baka bumagsak sales ng Men’s Health Philippines pag nagkamali silang ako ilagay sa cover hahahahah
See you sir!
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 1:25 am:
Jonel,
Tuwing makikita mko my dala-dala akong sign-pen…even during races. Make sure you have copy of Sep 2009 issue of MH, I’m ready to sign it! hahhahaa
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 1:27 am:
Hey Gerard,
Thanks! When I was interviewed by the staff of MH, i thought they were just goofing around. When Migz (professional photographer) showed up to take some kick-ass pic of me, then thats the time I realized they were making a mistake of choosing me. Hehehehehe
Sam
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 1:28 am:
Thanks sir Jovie.
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 1:28 am:
Hey pastor Mike,
I was looking for you last night at the Mizuno running clinic.
See you around!
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 1:29 am:
you can have everything I have heheheehe
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 1:30 am:
Ano ba yan Neil! Nagpaparamdam na nga ako kagabi katabi kita at my hawak akong sign-pen..pero parang nahihiya ka nga..kaya tumakbo nlang ako hehehehe.
Cynthia
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 2:08 am:
Wow, Sam- you look soo hott in that photo shoot, makes me wanna, ehem- ehem…haha… joke lang….. When I visit there in May 2010, manlibre ka, hahaha!
Cynthia
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 2:17 am:
Nahiya akong magsabi, make sure pirmahan mo yung copy ko ok??? Thanks!
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 2:49 am:
Bwahahhha ok I will!
Ryshel
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 3:43 am:
wowowowow…taray! kelan kaya ako mafeature sa magazine…women’s health naman haha. pero mukang malabo since every sunday lang ko run haha. astig mo!!! =]
wilson
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 3:58 am:
wow pare, hindi ko alam na celebrity ka na pala!
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 5:17 am:
Hi Ryshel,
Taray ng lolo mo noh hahahaha. Sige ill see you soon at Women’s Health!
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 5:18 am:
just lucky to end up in that magazine. Hey can I pace with you on Eco-dash? No pressure, run on your own speed pace, ill just try to follow you. thanks!
admin
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 3:52 pm:
Whenever you see me (walking or running), rest assure that I will ways have a signpen with me. hehehehe
mike
on Sep 11th, 2009
@ 3:55 pm:
Hi Sam! Wow, from 150 to 138, ayos yan! Have to get my copy of that issue para you can sign it, too!
admin
on Sep 12th, 2009
@ 3:00 am:
I’ll run on Sunday eco-dash with my sign-pen. I’m ready hahahaha
Michael Paderes
on Sep 14th, 2009
@ 1:06 pm:
Actually sa blog mo lang ko nalaman that Mizuno started the clinic again. I didn’t get any advice from them. Ok lang. Not sure if I can participate this time. Busy na busy. Maybe I’ll show up some time. See you soon.
notsquare
on Sep 15th, 2009
@ 9:23 am:
SAM! Glad to see you back online!
Why were you in the hosp?
At least youre all better and running again. See you around!
Errol
on Oct 23rd, 2009
@ 5:01 am:
Tol, galing ah! Idol talga kita! Keep up the good work!
On Gaining Weight and Getting Back to Training « TheRunningNinja.com - My Running Adventures, Thoughts and Rumblings, Reviews, Running Shoes, Running Gadgets
on Jul 19th, 2010
@ 6:30 am:
[...] now tipped the scale at 148lbs! Then I remember this blog post I made about me being interview for Men’s Health Magazine, I remember I was already 138lbs back then…now I’m now 148lbs. Somebody told me that at [...]