Marquez' Travels

My Running Diary : Adidas King of the Road 2009 - October 25, 2009 : 0:48:59 A Run for the Pasig River - November 8, 2009 Time is Running, The 2009 Timex Run - November 15, 2009 : 0:43:49/0:41:23 Men's Health Urbanathlon and Festival 2009 - November 22, 2009 : 0:53:50 New Balance Power Run, Raising Hope 2009 - November 29, 2009 (Bandit) : 0:38:19 1 st Catholic Ministry to Deaf People Yes Run 2009 - December 6, 2009 : 0:42:25 (unofficial) Pioneer Mighty Bond Mighty Run 2009 - December 13, 2009 : 0:38:13 (unofficial) PhilStar.com Christmas Celebrity Run 2009 - December 20, 2009 (chaos) PSE Bull Run 2010 : Takbo Para sa Ekonomiya - January 17, 2010 : 0:36:23 Condura Run 2010 - Run for the Dolphins - February 7, 2010 : 0:33:18 (unofficial) 0:37:00 (official) Century Superbods Run 2010: RunRio Trilogy Leg 1 - February 21, 2010 : 0:49:10 / 0:39:35 UNILAB Run United for Wellness - March 7, 2010 : 1:22:32 Globe Run for Home 2010 - March 21, 2010 : 0:38:22 / 0:37:37 Globe Run for Home 2010...

Ahhh… I just finished a 5K race early this morning at the Globe-Ayala Run for Home 2010. I enjoyed the race route, most especially at the time wherein we have to climb the flyover. We actually stop at the top to take photos. It was something. Remarkable. It was my first time to traverse such route. It is challenging yet enjoyable. With that in mind, I had realized that for me, running faster would not really make me fulfilled. For I know race events were plagued by competitive runners who averages 3min/km. I am way too far, averaging 6-7min/km. So, NO, I won’t be running to beat them. I’ll be running for fun, for challenge, and for fulfillment. And I believe challenging race not only constraint into running on the road – but in trail running too. It is running and enjoying the beauty of nature in one, atop of the rocks, trails, and sometimes crossing the rivers as well. Hmmm, shall I take the challenge of The North Face in conquering the unexplored trails of Camp John Hay...

Any plans this coming Holy Week? How about ending the Lenten Season by joining The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Whitespace? Classic Easter at Whitespace Heartwarming Traditions and Wholesome Fun! In our hectic days of juggling between work and home, we sometimes forget the essence of family time. Take a breather during the holiday weekend and bring your whole family to a classic Easter fair. On Sunday, April 4, 9:00am-2:00pm, take part in The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Whitespace. Located at 2314 Chino Roces Avenue Extension (formerly Pasong Tamo Extension) in Makati, Whitespace will transform into a captivating Easter wonderland replete with a delightful Easter Brunch by Cibo d’M , an interactive storytelling musicale "Stories from a Suitcase" by Clowning Around , and not one but two Amazing Easter Egg Hunts . Kids will take part in Egg-and-Spoon Races and vie for the treasure chest of gold chocolate coins in the Egg Painting Competition. At Enchanted Kingdom’s Easter Playground , e...

A view from one of the Waterfront Rooms of Brown's Wharf Inn Indeed, I am a frequent traveler. And in the places that I’ve been, I must say that I had chosen some of them as my favorites for offering the amenities that is of utmost consideration. For a summer destination, I would really love to enjoy the heat of the sun while enjoying the beach; or anything related to water activities – could be fishing. I heard this is something that can be enjoyed in Boothbay Harbor, Maine . Imagine yourself catching fishes together with the fishermen in their fishing boats and seeing some lobsters crawling in their homes. Isn’t it a perfect union with nature? With that in mind, I’m sure you’ll be in search for a Boothbay Harbor Inn to stay in. Well then, I would suggest you to check out Brown’s Wharf Inn. You may look into their site for online specials and vacation packages. More so, if you are already decided, you can even book online. Simply supply your arrival, number of nights, ad...

My Running Diary : Adidas King of the Road 2009 - October 25, 2009 : 0:48:59 A Run for the Pasig River - November 8, 2009 Time is Running, The 2009 Timex Run - November 15, 2009 : 0:43:49/0:41:23 Men's Health Urbanathlon and Festival 2009 - November 22, 2009 : 0:53:50 New Balance Power Run, Raising Hope 2009 - November 29, 2009 (Bandit) : 0:38:19 1 st Catholic Ministry to Deaf People Yes Run 2009 - December 6, 2009 : 0:42:25 (unofficial) Pioneer Mighty Bond Mighty Run 2009 - December 13, 2009 : 0:38:13 (unofficial) PhilStar.com Christmas Celebrity Run 2009 - December 20, 2009 (chaos) PSE Bull Run 2010 : Takbo Para sa Ekonomiya - January 17, 2010 : 0:36:23 Condura Run 2010 - Run for the Dolphins - February 7, 2010 : 0:33:18 (unofficial) 0:37:00 (official) Century Superbods Run 2010: RunRio Trilogy Leg 1 - February 21, 2010 : 0:49:10 / 0:39:35 UNILAB Run United for Wellness - March 7, 2010 : 1:22:32 My last run was the Century Superbods Run. And eventhough UNILAB Run United for Wel...

I was a lucky man last Sunday for my girl treated me with Upper A Finals Tickets for the Game 3 of the Best of Seven Finals Series between Purefoods TJ Giants and Alaska Aces. And I was even more luckier for the Giants won the game, 3-0 [Now they already bag the championship crown with a sweet sweep of 4-0]. At the same sense, it was a blessing in disguise that my girl's friend won't be able to make it allowing me to call my sister back home to witness the game live. She's a fan of the Giants back in the Alvin Patrimonio days. Right after the game, we took the rare chance of having my sister with me to wait for The Captain at the South Gate of the Araneta Coliseum. It is the gate where the PBA cagers get out and where the fans get the chance to have a photo op and an autograph signing too. [So, next time you watch PBA and would love to see your idols, try your luck at the South Gate. Take note however, that you have to wait for half an hour or so. But it's worth ...

It is extremely HOT from where I am now. How about you? Anyhow, its summer; and everyone’s after the beach. As for me, beach is something out of my vocabulary for I still have to endure my work here at Cebu. Yes, I am currently here at the Queen City of the South. I already had a couple of travels that failed to share with you – Bicol and this one. I would be having a post about that once I already finished sorting out and figuring which photos to share. Would that be alright? To cope up with travel ideas, let me share with you a place which I wanted to set foot on someday – somewhere at Key West, Florida. I am particularly encouraged by the video posted at Chelsea House Key West site. Merely watching the video already lets me savor their amenities. So wherever I would be soul-searching any place nearby, I would still be able to rest my weary body back at Key West Hotels . I could pamper myself and sleep soundly in their five star rated rooms. And in the morning, I would e...