About Running Free Manila (RFM)
I am Allan, runningfreemanila or RFM in the running community, a 29-year old individual based in Quezon City, Philippines. I am a banker (Business MIS) who enjoys a lot of sidelines (dancing, traveling, reading, writing and of course, running).
I am one of the founders (there are 5 of us) of six:30 running group, based in University of the Philippines Diliman. To date, there are about 30 active members of the group who enjoy both short and long distances: specialists, marathoners and ultramen.
six:30 running group aka Barneys
I admit running is an offshoot of my hyper-activity. After enduring 2 Body Combat marathons (a 4-hour intense workout of tae-bo and capoiera combos) in Fitness First, I dared myself of joining the run.
I only had football as something that I can be proud of as my sport in Grade 3 where I played as a quarterback then tried volleyball and swimming as PE in my high school and college years. The 2005 carjack incident made me realize how amazing it is to be alive to keep it to myself that I decided to go out there and celebrate life as much as I can. Fortunately, thanks to Century Tuna Superbods Fun Run 2010 (first leg of the 2010 RunRio Trilogy) I started running in the 3k category! Later on, I ran 5k, 10k, 16k, 18k, 21k and soon the marathon!
Last year, I finished my first marathon in The Bull Runner Dream Marathon (TBRDM). Surprisingly, just after four months I finished my second maraton in the Manila leg of the Milo National Marathon where it rained the whole race and my first international marathon in the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon!
My marathons in 2011
And just last January, I surprised myself into joining the Fat Ass Run where I surpassed my limit and did a 55km for 24 hours! I guess 2012 will offer a lot of surprises.
Accidental ultramarathon!
My blog aims to support and push the runner in everyone, because anyone can run. No matter how fast or how slow you are, as long as you believe in yourself because the only competition you have is you. If you have enough time to backtrack my entries, you will soon find out how I worked hard in achieving my goals. Like any determined warrior, we can always realize our dreams (like my dream of running in New York, Paris or even the Great Wall of China!).
Visit also my FB page, click here or click the image below:
RunningFree,
Came across your website because of your link to Rags2Riches.ph :
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You have an interesting blog. Good luck with your MBA. [been there, done that...]
Thanks for promoting Reese and Mark’s good and important work.
Mabuhay,
Rick
Thanks for dropping by. It’s my way of giving it back to them and believing in their advocacy.
Hi RFM,
Wow, this is the first time that I came across your ‘About’ page. I didn’t know that I’m specially mentioned here, hehehe. Thanks for the heads up Allan.
And btw, I have an update with the contest rules regarding my birthday race giveaway. Hop on again on my blog for you to get more chances to win.
Hi! I’m melovesflying from Peyups, a graduating student from UP Manila. I was wondering if you could help me with my thesis by answering my survey about blogging. It will only take you a couple of minutes and everything will be confidential. Here’s the link:
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Answering it will be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Cablelink, one of the fastest-growing CATV and Internet service companies is organizing Race It Up 2011, a Family Day Fun Run slated on October 22, 2011 at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City.
This event features a three (3)- five (5)- ten (10)- Kilometer run and 300 Meter run for kids ages 5-12 years old.
Cool and informative site..I just added you to one of my favorite sites about running in my blogroll..
Keep on blogging and running! 
Thanks Joeyboy! See you on the road!
Hi Allan,
I’m Glaiza Porneso from Agatep Associates Inc, PR agency of National Geographic Channel.
I would like to invite you to run and cover this event as a media blogger.
Hope hear from you soon.
Thank you so much!
MEDIA ADVISORY
For more details, please call Glaiza Porneso at 635-9355-60 (loc 160); mobile no: 0906-577-8706;email: glaiza.agatep.com.
WHAT : National Geographic Channel (NGC)
Earth Day Run
WHEN : Sunday, 22 April 2012, 5:00 AM
WHERE : Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
WHO : Jude Turcuato, Fox International Channels
vice president and territory head, will be there to answer your questions
Are you ready to run for Mother Nature? We are.
In our never ending quest to encourage more Filipinos to go green and save Mother Earth, NGC is staging the 3rd Earth Day Run, the country’s premier race for the environment.
This time, thousands more of students, professionals, athletes, health buffs and celebrities will run in the 3K, 5K, 10K and 21K races, to show Mother Earth we all care about its health in a fun and exciting way. At NGC, this is who we are.
Get ready to hit the road, run and make a stand for the environment. Breakfast is on us and interviews with the winners will be held after the awarding ceremonies.
See you there!
Thanks for the invite Ms. Glaiza. Will be glad to be there and run for Mother Earth. See you!
Hi Allan!
Sharing with you the video that I found on Youtube earlier this day. Baka gusto mo rin ishare sa readers mo. It’s about Coach Rio running against a plane. Interesting ang video! I really like it! Here’s the link so you can watch it: http://bit.ly/KAbEuh
Thanks for the link Jomar. I already posted this in my Facebook wall. Nice concept right? Coach Rio having fun racing against the plane.
paanu mag join sa group nyu po..tnx
Visit us in our trainings every Thursday nights and Saturday mornings sa UP Diliman. Visit our FB page: six:30 running group. Hope to see you there!
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