tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post5345680218696362025..comments2023-09-30T20:00:01.303+08:00Comments on By Sheer Will: On Changing Routes and Failed ExpectationsRico Villanuevahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036317524877260021noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-28077014096028520662010-04-05T12:05:03.817+08:002010-04-05T12:05:03.817+08:00Hey Rico,
Good going. I sent you an email, hope i...Hey Rico,<br /><br />Good going. I sent you an email, hope it helps.<br /><br />Enjoy the journey.JavyOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220027126524387547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-36356930655253172302010-04-02T17:52:50.724+08:002010-04-02T17:52:50.724+08:00I too was planning to better my PR for the 21K, pa...I too was planning to better my PR for the 21K, paced myself quite well, and was very surprised when my garmin 21k alarm rang at least a 100 meters or so before I even turned left to paseo from buendia! Ended up finishing in 2:00:04, with the new PR target gone and all! But, like the others said, the importatnt thing is we did our best. In my mind, I still did a sub-2 (my minimum goal) even if officially I did not. So be happy with your new achievement and try to have a blast the rest of the summer as you describe in your latest post.The Scientist Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978396768970448213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-68461029253167606362010-04-02T09:31:00.499+08:002010-04-02T09:31:00.499+08:00I would have been disconcerted as well with the su...I would have been disconcerted as well with the sudden changes bud, training can be very specific and he slightest thing can throw you off, happened to me numerous times before. With your terrific weight loss, keep on plugging away at it and there's no doubt that you will further lower it. If there's any shortage of pacers I still owe you one, we can go right at it once my knee starts functioning again haha :PGingerbreadmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342392531740436207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-60561194606145780852010-03-26T18:12:28.483+08:002010-03-26T18:12:28.483+08:00Thanks for the comment and the pace offer, daytrip...Thanks for the comment and the pace offer, daytripper. I will focus on the shorter distance for now, but come May I shall resume my half-marathon quest.<br /><br />True Jet, focus on the greater prize. I hope to receive it in grace.<br /><br />Thanks Bryan. Your example continues to inspire me. I hope to do well in BLC and half-marys.<br /><br />We've done considerably well, Gerard. While my run mileage was considerably cut my triathlon training, honestly I feel stronger and faster with all the cross-training. Biking really helps in making me stronger, while swimming calms and helps me recover.Rico Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036317524877260021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-21229258229190897632010-03-26T16:58:06.910+08:002010-03-26T16:58:06.910+08:00There will be a next time rico! I myself put mysel...There will be a next time rico! I myself put myself down. I really wanted a sub2 in the last race but I came up short.<br /><br />We need to put in more runs. All this cross training(swim/bike) may be good for our endurance and stamina, but it is hurting our running mileage! :(<br /><br />See you on your next 21k!gerardhttp://Dimsumandsiomai.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-14609891118386403222010-03-25T16:20:49.449+08:002010-03-25T16:20:49.449+08:00Congrats on your new PR, Rico! Even if you weren&#...Congrats on your new PR, Rico! Even if you weren't able to meet your expectations, there are a lot more opportunities still. :) Best of luck, dude.trumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407131584231117696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-3915025437729537012010-03-25T08:19:23.801+08:002010-03-25T08:19:23.801+08:00bro, focus on the greater prize. you did a great j...bro, focus on the greater prize. you did a great job in globe, in preparation for your half-iron dreams! keep the spirits high bro! i believe in you!jetpaisohttp://jetpaiso.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-37123561336262801172010-03-25T07:05:25.258+08:002010-03-25T07:05:25.258+08:00nice race rico! I'm surprised that finishline ...nice race rico! I'm surprised that finishline changed the route last minute. ok na cla nuong century and unilab races eh (same route pareho). that's why I'm planning to complete the whole trilogy this yr (21-21-32).<br /><br />I would like to volunteer on your 2:20 quest. should u run on runrio trilogy2 (uncertain pa ako if I'm joining earth run 21k), let me know if you need a pacer. I'll gladly volunteer.<br /><br />Try mo rin kumuha ng training plan from runnersworld smart coach. a good plan would be 7 weeks. kung may bayani-lawton route, definitely (definitely!) u need to do hill training. try out the 10k route I posted this week (magneto run) if you're in the taguig area. nakakaubos hininga yun. hehehe.<br /><br />but, as many here have said, you've still finished another half-marathon. THAT is still a great achievement.<br /><br />goodluck sa 70.3 quest mo pre. I hope you go all the way! :)daytripper1021https://www.blogger.com/profile/14840226330859305868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-70978303849120340412010-03-24T23:52:57.407+08:002010-03-24T23:52:57.407+08:00Hi Florian. Thanks for the words. Glad to know our...Hi Florian. Thanks for the words. Glad to know our group helped somehow. Congrats for overcoming the challenge. Nice seeing you in Ayala Triangle. See you around =)Rico Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036317524877260021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-45678160029157986212010-03-24T23:50:47.008+08:002010-03-24T23:50:47.008+08:00Hey Jason, thanks. What do you mean only 10K? You ...Hey Jason, thanks. What do you mean only 10K? You ran a mean 10K finishing 3rd! Whoa! Congrats. Yes the 15min improvement target seemed big, but I actually like the challenge. I was hoping my massive weight loss program will see through. Sana. Haha. =)Rico Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036317524877260021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-38210891835952710582010-03-24T22:18:40.762+08:002010-03-24T22:18:40.762+08:00- Florian / raspberry (toinks!)- Florian / raspberry (toinks!)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654818569677908452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-14707296313762958072010-03-24T22:17:34.898+08:002010-03-24T22:17:34.898+08:00Hi Rico,
First and foremost, Congratulations! PR ...Hi Rico,<br /><br />First and foremost, Congratulations! PR or no PR, it was still one heck of race! Still lots of races and opportunities for PRs. I'm sure you'll be able to do 2:00 way before August.<br /><br />No worries about not being chatty, for I was huffing and puffing by then as well. And, running into your group was a very welcome encounter too. The race was difficult for me as well - under trained, and the humidity at the start killed me. When I saw your group around the entrance of Heritage, I was already thinking of not trying anymore and just walk/run to the finish (<i>one personal goal: no walk breaks except for hydration haha</i>). Long story short, I couldn't give up after seeing you guys give your best. :) <br /><br />Kitakits sa Earth Run! It does have both Kalayaan flyover and Bayani-Heritage, but hey, it will just make the PR sweeter. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654818569677908452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-79886373481719437092010-03-24T13:59:27.688+08:002010-03-24T13:59:27.688+08:00You did your best Rico.. and you had a strong fini...You did your best Rico.. and you had a strong finish.. Cheer up man!<br />As per your goals.. Keep reaching for the stars. Good luck.<br /><br />I believe 1 month is too short for a 15-minute reduction on your half marathon time.. But who I am to say that.. I only ran the 10K event. So just keep believing and keep training hard. We don't always get what we want, but what is more important is that we know that what we want is within our reach.. just not today.. it's up to us to keep reaching for it. ;)<br /><br />See you around.Jayson Deunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373723498062988285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-47600875474012362222010-03-24T09:24:53.726+08:002010-03-24T09:24:53.726+08:00Hey Sam, I think you made the mature decision to D...Hey Sam, I think you made the mature decision to DNF. On negative feedback, brush them aside if they are not constructive. We can't please everyone.<br /><br />Hey Dennis, haha, I think Florian is more a fan of KikayRunner Noelle. She also asked me if it was Noelle running a little ahead of me =)<br /><br />Yes Ian, I am really trying to run again by feel. Once I have settled into a desired pace, I shall do that again on races. Best feeling actually. Congrats btw on your sub-2hrs finish! Woot! Woot!<br /><br />Hi Noelle, thanks again for pacing me. You might have noticed it but your pink top way ahead was a moving target that pulled me. On Finishline, I can either adopt a wait-and-see attitude or train under the toughest conditions so I don't get blindsided by route changes.<br /><br />Yup, Sid, in that sense I am a winner. I just realize actually my official time is 2:32:52. I am not sure about the difference with my Garmin time, but that is immaterial to me now. In my mind, I ran a good race, and I improved. Nothing can take that away from me. Congratulations too for your new PR. Hopefully somehow our initial slow start helped you conserve energy for the second half.Rico Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036317524877260021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-18096887446514954092010-03-24T05:21:21.239+08:002010-03-24T05:21:21.239+08:00Victory isn't defined by wins or losses. It is...Victory isn't defined by wins or losses. It is defined by effort. If you can truthfully say, 'I did the best I could, I gave everything I had,' then you're a winner. I'm sure that you're a champion boss Rico. :)Godbless!<br /><br />-SidRun Kick Smashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17540128597881723811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-23942582080451801912010-03-23T23:20:49.028+08:002010-03-23T23:20:49.028+08:00Hey Rico, super sorry to read about your disappoin...Hey Rico, super sorry to read about your disappointment. If you're put off by Finishline races, the Earth Run looks like a good deal -- cheap, nice singlet. Not sure about the 21K course they've planned though, as it might take us once again either through McKinley or Bayani-Heritage.Noelle De Guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641180648614754888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-58522713497176279772010-03-23T19:59:08.001+08:002010-03-23T19:59:08.001+08:00I believe you have hit your target afterall.. sans...I believe you have hit your target afterall.. sans the heritage park inclines and the extra 900m.. <br /><br />The feeling could've been worse if the distance was shorter than 21.1kms ... :-) <br /><br />and try to lose the watch some time.. and just run by feel.. worked for me... haha :-)iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-69414973796996459272010-03-23T19:05:58.044+08:002010-03-23T19:05:58.044+08:00Go go go Rico! We don't always get what we ex...Go go go Rico! We don't always get what we expect during races but the important thing is that we gave our best to achieve it. We may not always succeed but at least it keeps us trying!<br /><br />Commissioner sikat ka talaga may mga female fans ka na during races :)<br /><br />- dhenzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-36329270645718947342010-03-23T17:14:14.902+08:002010-03-23T17:14:14.902+08:00Pat yourself for finishing the race bro.
The wors...Pat yourself for finishing the race bro.<br /><br />The worst thing that could have happened to you that day was get injured, dnf, mocked and walked your way not to the finish line but straight to your car....that happened to me.<br /><br />There's Earth Run 21km race next month. You can still achieve your target time, as for me I'll bitched slap somebody's arse and race like there's no more tomorrow hahahahaha...i shall return..<br /><br />meanwhile..back to licking my emotional wounds..huuhuhuhhuSamTheRunningNinjahttp://www.therunningninja.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-63537772515551768812010-03-23T16:28:45.896+08:002010-03-23T16:28:45.896+08:00Thanks Kessa Thea. I just have to write down my th...Thanks Kessa Thea. I just have to write down my thoughts so I can move on. Thanks for taking time to read them and comment.<br /><br />Thank Julius. On to the next race. My question now is: which 21K? I now have reservations about RunRio Trilogy. Not sure I can deal with another sudden route change.<br /><br />Haha, Mesh. I like that reference to Manny. Haha. But thanks for the wise words. Kaya idol kita eh. =)Rico Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036317524877260021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-87833661463450770142010-03-23T16:15:28.572+08:002010-03-23T16:15:28.572+08:00Hi Rico, from my view at the corner, I think you r...Hi Rico, from my view at the corner, I think you ran a darn good race. ;) Numbers will only ever tell you half the story... and the boring part at that! You will always know how much you put into a run and what you get out of it. It doesn't matter what that clock says. What You know, you know!(go ahead and ask Manny! hehe) Trust yourself and Believe...in the end that's what dream making is really all about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-27701405659346793732010-03-23T01:51:30.498+08:002010-03-23T01:51:30.498+08:00Rico, DATC's blog sheds some light on the inac...Rico, DATC's blog sheds some light on the inaccurate distance. You still did a great job, buddy. Congratulations. On to the next race!Juliushttp://lifeisahighway91.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8177562005058350604.post-28259487445305052142010-03-23T01:05:20.520+08:002010-03-23T01:05:20.520+08:00I don't know what to say but still congratulat...I don't know what to say but still congratulations for finishing it. I could say I understand what you feel but it's too much of a cliche. I enjoyed reading your post though and yes I agree, route changes should not be made after registration has already started much less just three days before race day.KT Nielsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342451167917838169noreply@blogger.com