Last Weekend

Been busy with work, and I LOVE IT! I really thrive when I’m busy. Plus, this tetta just got promoted, so I’m feeling even more inspired. 😁

The only difference between this weekend and our other weekends is that we had breakfasts with our friends. The rest, it's the same old weekend for my husband and I. Yeah, we always do the same thing (we're boring like that!): eat out, watch TV, motorcycle rides, his basketball, my long runs every Sunday, Bentang (it's separate from "eating out" because it doesn’t feel like eating out at all, more like an extension of our house, hhahaha), and my most favorite, tambay and tabi sa kapehan. :)

Anyway, here are some pics/vids:

Breakfast with Ez, Jern, and Leo at Te Amo Cafe! It was short and looking forward to next month's!. Pic from Jern.

Motorcycle ride to Busay. I LOVED THE WIND. This is my husband’s therapy, and I’m so happy to support it, because I love it too!

With my husband’s teammates. We had breakfast at Humba Heaven. The view is amazing, and the food is good and sinful. I ate but didn’t finish the rice. I mean, one unhealthy meal won’t kill me, right? Anyway, I always love hanging out with my husband’s teammates. These young people could be my kids, but they’re super fun!

My supposed 20k long run that I didn’t finish because I started late and it was already so hot at 6:30. Anyway, I love this run because I actually ran from Pooc, Talisay to Il Corso, ON THE HIGHWAY! It’s a different experience, and I love it. My husband was tailing me on his motorcycle, like a guard, hahahaha.

We stopped at Il Corso, and I ran there for a while. I loved the view and the wind, but after a few back-and-forths, it already felt like running on a treadmill, which is blah.

Breakfast at McDonald’s Il Corso. First time trying the Cheesy McMuffin, and I love it! I tasted pesto, so I’m not sure if that’s the sauce they’re using.

I’m sooo sooo happy that my husband joined their company’s basketball league! He used to be a varsity player in high school, so he looooves the game. I mean, if you’ve been reading my blog, I’m sure you can already tell.

Anyway, here's his rebound! He’s worked hard on his cardio, and now he can actually run back and forth on the court without feeling like he’s dying. So happy for him and so proud! 💕

My husband’s basketball team. Yup, only five of them showed up for this game, no substitutions for this bunch. They lost, obviously, but it was still a good game!

My favorite person to hang out with! 💕

Alright, gotta go! 'Til next blog! 💛

RACE DAY: Cebu City Marathon 2026

I'm in week 10 (out of 16) of my Half Marathon training and below is a quick summary of what happened. The longer version is HERE.

• Trained while still healing and still very aware that my body has limits and opinions
• Mixed road runs and treadmill runs (treadmill saved my knees)
• “Easy runs” that were sometimes easy, sometimes not
• Tempo runs that never felt easy
• Long runs slowly building up to 16–17km, with walking breaks
• Strength training I actually enjoyed. Pilates and yoga.. attended inconsistently
• Right knee acting up early on
• Fueled mostly by bananas, Pocari, coffee, and vibes
• Training squeezed in between work, family time, trips home, basketball games, and real life
• Learned that showing up slightly tired still counts

Anyway, as a sort of practice ( B Race), I ran the Cebu City Marathon yesterday.

My first half marathon. And yes, I’m very proud of myself.

Quick throwback: 

I had a stroke last year. My left side took a hit. I worked hard for my health! This run is about me checking in with myself and seeing what my body could do NOW.

I was originally going to try for a sub-2:30. Then I got my period the day before the race. So I changed the plan. I slowed down, listened to my body, and decided to just.. run.

And honestly? I enjoyed the whole thing.

The first part felt manageable. Then KM 17 happened, CCLEX climb! Naglisngag2 jud ang akong ilong! I walked a little over a kilometer, waited it out, then ran the rest of the way to 21K. Conquering CCLEX is officially on my personal brag list.

Update: here's the official results! I can't believe I cracked Top 500 Women! Not bad for someone who was relearning how to move months ago!

Huge thanks to my husband, who has supported me through all of this without question, and to my cousin Titi for showing up on race day. That mattered more than you think.

About the Cebu City Marathon 2026 issues. Yes, they’re TRUE. I got my medal (some didn’t). I won’t get into it, but unless the organizers change, I won’t be signing up again. Still, big thanks to the hydration station crews, hype people, photographers, police, and medics. You're all solid!

Here’s a quick video of pretty much everything that happened.

And now, I rest. Then I continue my training tomorrow! 

'Til next blog! 💛