Category: Manokan Blog

Technogym has just opened their new showroom in Chino Roces, Makati. From the outside, you’d think that the showroom is a fitness gym. And you’d wish it was. Inside the Technogym showroom are state-of-the-art gym equipment that were used by Olympic athletes. The treadmills and stationary bikes are unlike...

There is always a sense of nostalgia every time I run the Yakult 10 Miler. It reminds me of the good ol’ days of running. Now it 30th year, I still like how the Yakult 10 Miler remains to be simple. Just go out and run! I’m glad I...

The Halong Bay International Heritage Marathon 2018 is not yet a mega running event with tens and thousands of runners in attendance. This year, only about 2,000 runners joined the event across all categories. But I won’t be surprised if the Halong Bay Marathon will continue to double its...

I considered the Bohol International Marathon as one of the must-run marathons in the country. It serves as an escape from the noisy and polluted route in Manila. However, this year’s Bohol International Marathon wasn’t the run in paradise as I expected it to be. Still, it’s a promising...

If you want to be the best, you have to train with the best. This is exactly what 60 young Filipino swimmers have experienced as they trained with the best swimmers in the world. Last February 17, AirAsia Philippines flew in AquaElite coaches to teach young swimmers some competitive...

Finally, I have an excuse to visit Taipei. When it was announced that Filipinos can enter Taiwan without applying for a VISA, I instantly look for races to join. Luckily, the Taipei Standard Chartered Marathon 2018 was within the trial period for the VISA-free entry. Here’s my Taipei Standard...

Last November 26, celebrities and fitness enthusiast battle it out at the Golden Fiesta Heart Healthy Camp Celebrity Edition in Bonifacio Global City. The event gathered high-profile “fitspirations” who will complete 5 workout activities. Power couple, Solenn Huessaff and Nico Bolzico, led the two teams as they take turns...

I have been intrigued by the Bali Marathon since it’s first edition in 2012. It quickly grew popular and is becoming one of the biggest in Asia. They even say that Bali Marathon is the best in Asia. For my 14th marathon, I was about to find out. Pre-race...

Tefal launches its “Live Healthy, Stay Happy” campaign with the Experience Tefal event held last May 12, 2017 at Abenson, Bonifacio Global City. For runners and health conscious individuals, there are several Tefal appliances that matches our needs and lifestyle. The “Experience Tefal” event showcased several Tefal appliances and...

I was invited to attend the Successful Living Summit 1 (SLS 1) at the Grand Marriott Ballroom. It is a three day intensive seminar that aims to bring out the best in an individual. Can 3-days of Successful Living Summit Manila really make a change in a person? Here’s what...