Conquering the Boston Marathon: A Run with Restie and Tel Male
Amid the whirl of global running events, the Boston Marathon holds a distinctive appeal. This year, Filipino runners Restie and Tel Male, members of adidas Runners Manila, graced the race, leaving their footprints on the historic marathon route.
Starting Line: The Running Journey
The husband and wife duo began their running journey as a mutual pursuit. What began as a modest effort to lose weight soon became a series of victorious finishes across distances.
Restie shared, “I started running at 50 (2013)… After my first marathon, I set another goal: to run 20 marathons before I reach 60 years old.” The aspiration to join the Six World Marathon Majors was a driving force in their running endeavors.
Perseverance Amidst Challenges
Running served as a beacon of hope, particularly for Tel, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She found solace in the sport during her treatment, further motivated by the adidas Runners Manila family’s support.
“Running was something that the Big ‘C’ can’t take away from me. And aside from that, I got so much positive energy and well wishes from the runners around me and from my adidas Runners Manila family all through my diagnosis and treatment,” Tel said.
adidas Runners Manila: Training Ground
Restie and Tel credit much of their training and preparation to adidas Runners Manila. “Ever since then, we have been with adidas Runners Manila, whether it’s for preparing us for our marathons or undergoing training,” they shared.
The Boston Marathon and the ADIZERO Advantage
Their journey took a significant turn when they qualified for the Boston Marathon 2023, with the ADIZERO franchise acting as a key ally. Despite the inclement weather at the start of the Boston Marathon, the ADIZERO Adios Pro 3 exceeded expectations.
“Going to the starting line of the 127th Boston Marathons at Hopkinton, it was raining… to our surprise, the sandpaper-like sole of ADIOS PRO 3 is so stable that you will not slip,” Restie and Tel shared.
The ADIZERO franchise has gained global accolades, including 10 World Championship titles and two world records. Designed to meet every runner’s needs, the franchise has a lineup of shoes employing record-breaking technology like LIGHTSTRIKE PRO and Continental™ Rubber outsoles.
Future Tracks
With the support of adidas’ ADIZERO franchise, Restie and Tel continue to carve out their running journey, setting goals that fuel their passion. They aim to participate in more races, eyeing the Los Angeles Marathon in March 2024.
Their story serves as a beacon of resilience, embodying the spirit of running and the power of community, all underpinned by the technology and innovation of adidas’ ADIZERO franchise.
About The Author
Adrian John Ladaga
Adrian started running in 2012 and instantly fell in love with the sport. He now frequents local running events. For him running is simple "you take one foot in front of another and repeat the process over and over again." You can catch him running in CCP and the Quirino Grandstand. When not on his running kicks, he steps in the shoes of a content writer and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) expert.