Beat this:
3rd place overall/champion 40-44 age category, Action Asia Mountain Bike XC, February 2010, Hongkong
2nd place, Action Asia Bike Fest, October 2010, Hongkong
Champion, SF Classic Super Downhill Action Asia Xtrail, November 2010, Tai Lam, Hongkong
3rd place, Triathlon United, July 2011, Matabunkay Batangas
5 hour-12 minute Finisher, 70.3 International Ironman Triathlon, August 2011, Camarines Sur
Crossed the shark-infested Tanon Strait in 3 hours, October 2011 from San Jose, Negros Oriental to Santander, Cebu Province.
9th place overall/2nd place 40-44 age category, Timex 226 Triathlon Iron Distance, November 2011, Anda, Bohol
To what do you attribute your achievements? Sports has been my passion. I do this for personal satisfaction.
How do you actualize perseverance, discipline, sacrifice? What do you do months before a race? I’m diligent with my training. I always consider the condition of my body. If I feel really tired, I don’t train,even if it’s in my schedule to train, as what any other athlete would do. I train, I condition myself my body and my mind for the event/race.
What do you do each night before going to sleep? What do you do every morning — that brings you closer to your goal? I usually drink a glass of water before I go to sleep, and pray. I try to sleep at least six hours every night. When I wake up, I pray, then drink at least half a litter of water, then I do some stretching.
What do you eat? What do you try to avoid? Normally, I have two slices of bread with peanut butter, jam, and coffee for breakfast. Then I have fruits in between meals. Then I have a heavy lunch, and a light dinner. I generally don’t avoid any foods, just the fatty ones.
Do you believe in taking power tables and vitamins? What do you eat to fuel during a race? (how many GUs, etc) I take multi vitamins and Vitamin C. I take power gels, and power bars during a race. I prefer chocolates when I’m just training, as it works the same for me.
How do you relax after a race? How do you reward yourself? I get a massage, I have cold drinks to hydrate, and eat a lot.
What do you do if you’re not swimming, biking, or running? I also work [hard] for the money. Then I chill out with friends, and keep myself updated on Facebook.
What would you like to see Dumaguete do for the people here to have a healthy community? To promote sports, encourage people to indulge in sports, especially the kids, and to support athletes, athletic programs, events/competitions.
What habits did you start since you were a kid here in Dumaguete, that you continue to do today? Since I was a kid, I have always loved to explore places, do [difficult] things.
A little about yourself: how did you get to HK? What do you do there now? How did you get your permanent residency etc? What did you used to do here in Dumaguete?
He said he’s grateful that the Dumaguete Amateur Runners & Striders (DARS) is helping make Dumaguete take on an active and healthy lifestyle.
