Freedom Runs

27/04/2025

No races this time. But I can use my mental muscle
from runs past as fuel for my half marathon at UP tonight 😀. Strava knows 😀

16/04/2025

From Chat GPT-Here are the official course cut-off times for the world’s major marathons including 2 imperfect images
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🏁 Major Marathon Cut-Off Times

Marathon Cut-Off Time Notes
Boston Marathon 6 hours after the last starter Finish line closes at 5:30 PM local time.
London Marathon 8 hours from last starter Roads reopen after 8 hours; participants may continue on pavements.
Berlin Marathon 6 hours 15 minutes Time limit starts upon crossing the start mat.
Chicago Marathon 6 hours 30 minutes Participants must maintain a 15-minute per mile pace.
New York City Marathon 8 hours Finish line remains open until 10:00 PM; participants must finish by then.
Tokyo Marathon 7 hours Strict checkpoint cut-offs throughout the course.
Sydney Marathon 7 hours Course closes at 3:15 PM local time.

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Each marathon has specific policies regarding course support and road closures after the cut-off times. It’s important to familiarize yourself with these details when planning to participate. 

If you need information on qualifying standards or registration details for any of these events, feel free to ask!

16/04/2025

Great app

Track steps with friends & be more active together!

07/04/2025

🚨 FROM COUCH POTATO TO MARATHONER IN 100 DAYS? YES, IT HAPPENED. 🏃‍♂️🔥
In 2016, an audiobook by Rich Roll, once regarded as the fittest man alive, sparked something wild in me. His story flipped a switch — and I said to myself: "Challenge accepted." What followed was a life-altering transformation that started with running... but ended up being about so much more.
Today, I return to that spark. Not just to reflect — but to remind all of us: We are capable of going ultra. In a world drowning in distractions, Rich’s recent podcast “It’s Time to Log Off” reignited a fire in me — the same one that fueled my first marathon. 💥
This isn’t just about health or fitness. It’s about reclaiming our humanity, reconnecting with purpose, and rising above the noise. His message? Unplug. Reflect. Grow. Transform.
🌱 If you’ve ever felt the urge to reboot your life — from the inside out — this blog post is for you. It’s raw, it’s real, and it may just be the nudge you need.
👉 Read the full reflection here: https://bongdeungria.com/unplug-run-transform-what-i.../
Let’s go beyond success. Let’s go ultra.

06/04/2025

06/04/2025

Mainit! 7km 3:40 pm @ UP Oval.
Hot in the Philippines.
And not yet! Got a drink, reset then go 🏃🏃‍♂️⌛️

06/04/2025

https://youtu.be/vZv8Mhpj5jg?si=SYHKM1nHZvTCNpYN

Your journey matters more than you think. There are people right now standing where you once stood, facing the same doubts, the same struggles, unsure if the...

06/04/2025

Committed to a group challenge of hitting 150 km April 1 to 30. Gamified my runs to triple the commitment. Downloaded PF Atleta app and joined 2 more virtual challenges. Tara let’s! Game Crazy ones!

06/04/2025