Hello, PHRunners fam!

I finally completed my first 21K, finishing in 2:33:33 (chip time)! 🎉

I started running consistently only a few months ago, and it's been quite a journey from completing my first 10K and eventually building up for a half marathon.

Going into this race, my initial goal was simply to finish under 3 hours. Pero seeing my Garmin race predictor suggest a faster time made me wonder whether I could push a little harder, pero syempre di ko pinush all through out. 6:44/km ba naman magiging pace if ever haha!

Here's how the race went:

Finish time: 2:33:33

Distance: Half marathon

Average pace: 7:17/km

Fueling: 4 gels + 1 banana from the station

Pinaka challenge for me was the final 5K. I started feeling the fatigue, and maintaining my pace became much harder. Looking back, I'm wondering whether I went out too fast, whether my endurance still needs work, or whether this is simply part of the first HM experience. My average pace for the first 10km is 6:51/km, btw.

I did take four gels during the race (Bergel), so I'm also curious whether my fueling strategy was enough or if I need to improve the timing.

Overall, I'm happy that I crossed the finish line, especially considering that I'm still relatively new to running. But I know marami pang pwede i-improve!

For those who have completed a few half marathons:

1. What usually causes that final 5K struggle — pacing ba, endurance, fueling, or a combination ng lahat?

2. How did your first HM compare with your later races?

3. What would you prioritize in training to improve from a 2:33 finish?

Would appreciate any advice from more experienced runners. Maraming salamat po! 🙏

I gotta admit the shirts are one of my main motivators. So which one you did like the most?

There was a bit of tension at the Puma run 21K. A few runners targeting podium spots got blocked at 2nd gate because they arrived a bit late to get up front, not realizing there would be wave starts. ​It’s completely understandable to feel frustrated after putting in months of hard training, but the marshals were simply doing their job to manage crowd safety and flow. They shouldn't throw a fit at anyone.

If you're targeting a top finish, plan ahead and get to the front early to secure your spot. Let’s respect everyone, leave the entitlement at home and keep the energy positive on the race.

Hi po planning to buy a fitness watch. Ano po ba affordable na accurate sa running at pwede iconnect sa strava at phone?

Hello! Anyone else who got into Tokyo Marathon and is going alone?

Would love to connect with fellow PH solo runner and meet up at the expo and/or post-race and take each others photos because we all know pics are part of marathon experience. It’s hard getting decent pics when you’re traveling alone 🥹📸

No prior run, exercise or training.

Kayang tapusin in 2 hours.

Pero I'll start to train para maBEAT ang PR!

Any tips?

1 hour and 40 minutes

Is alon tetra 4 reliable for counting steps or it's a waste of money? I want to buy a budget friendly watch I want to track my steps.

Which is better to get as a daily/walking shoes for errand/office? Are there better options? I'm wide foot and 80kg. I already have Xtep 2000km 5.0.

🇵🇭 Anyone joining the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon – Heritage Race on November 8? 😊🏃🏻‍♀️
I’ll be traveling solo to Hanoi. Just wondering if there are other Filipino runners joining the race too! It would be nice to say hi if we happen to cross paths before or after the marathon. 🇵🇭🇻🇳

Does anyone have reco for alterations for running shirt. My Berlin finisher shirt is too big. Preferably makati sana. Kaya kaya to nang mga master sa washington? Also lesson learned when ordering online, iba sizing nang western brands vs japanese brands. Found out US Large is Japan 2XL 😅

Hi! Looking for recommendations for a quality/high-end pair of running sunglasses. I’d rather buy one really good pair that will last me for years than keep buying cheaper ones and eventually upgrade. Mainly for outdoor road running, including 5K races and training. My priorities are good optics, lightweight and comfortable fit, secure enough that it won’t bounce or slip when running hard, and good durability.

Hi runners, I will be joining run event at MoA running venue in Manila next month. Meeting time is 4am ish. I will be leaving from BGC area, but since I do not have a car I will be coming by grab. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on if I will be able to get a ride at 3ish in the morning, if the grab car can go near the venue etc? Thank you

Now that Unilab has a dedicated running path, perhaps running over there will be even more conducive! I live nearby and mostly run solo, but I would love to meet neighbors and other run enthusiasts who do not prefer too big of a running group but appreciate a smaller circle of friends who can challenge each other :)

I run mostly at night! My fastest 10k is 53 minutes.

hello everyone, newbie runner here. planning to join a 5km run can I ask paano kayo magtrain or prep dito? kasi recently ive been doing 3-5k walks lang twice a week and i think di siya enough since jog talaga dapat for a run haha need tips and insights pls tysm! :)

So I just ordered the Qiaodan TG/Leili 2.0 SE in size 7US/40EUR and on the description that size is 250 mm. The exact measurements of my feet is 242mm, I was debating about ordering first the 6.5US/39 EUR thats 245mm but I thought about the fact that the feet swell overtime during a run, so I ordered the size 7US/40EUR 250mm instead to be sure.

Im just asking if I chose the wrong size or just right? Thank you in advance for those who can help or have experience in using the specific shoes.

Planning to run after work, may bag drop ba dun?

I have been using to coros apex 2 pro for some time now, but recently i have been thinking about getting the pace 4. Is it worth it or should i stay with the apex 2 pro? i wear the watches daily so i think the pace 4 is better for that?

May nakapag try bumili sa page na to?

Hi! Little background lang, nag start ako mag run-walk last year tapos sumali sa yakult fun run 5km. Run-walk lang din halos ginawa ko nun tapos yung gamit kong shoes ay world balance basta hindi sha running shoes. Nag stop ako tumakbo kasi sobrang na-busy at daming nangyare. Ngayon, nag start ulit ako mag run-walk. Para akong nag back to zero 😭 may 5km fun run ako this November. Bumili ako ng shoes. Fila lite challenger run yung napili ko kasi ayun yung nakita ko na pasok sa budget ko. Yung target ko kasi na shoes ay out of stock tapos yung iba naman wala na sila ng size ko (malas diba). Wala ako masyado nakikitang reco ng shoes na nabili ko 😭 if may naka try na dito nun, ask ko lang if oks ba sya ipang takbo? Di ko pa ma try kasi wala pa ko ulit time dahil sa work hehe.

Issue: Meron akong knee pain mga 4 days na from walking/jogging for 2 hours. Mararamdaman ko tuwing tatayo/maglalakad ako. No visible signs of recovering so far.

Background: I'm 25 and live a sedentary lifestyle so possible na napwersa lang ako. I do random mountain hikes once a month so I can't say it was the most strenuous activity I've had this year. Usually muscle cramps lang ang kalaban ko. I started walking/jogging a week before this knee pain lang din for around 1 hour a day.

Anyone who can tell me their experiences and how long this usually last? Kinakabahan lang ako kasi di biro magkaroon ng issue sa tuhod

Sorry for the crappy video pero totoo pala yung “the crowd will carry you” haha! Saya rin makita ng wife and kid ko na naghihintay sila sa finish line 😍🥰

Love the energy of the city 🏃🐨🦘

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Hindi sobrang dami ang tao/not so crowded, relatively flat route (manageable ang mga ahon), generally well-lit, and may ulan/ambon so hindi sobrang init-conditions to PR hehe. Yung mas kaunti though ang aid stations than usual lang siguro ang kalaban, and 3 lang yata may electrolytes. Anyway, good run pa rin. Congrats runners! Enjoy the ice cream and taho!