I am Titanium Runner. At 33 years old, my work is Enterprise Risk Management covering Business Continuity Planning. My greatest passions in life is writing, running and traveling. I have titanium implants in my right knee, which has its own story you can read in this site. Lately, I only travel when there’s a race or work. I do not see the point of traveling for travel’s sake anymore. I would rather enjoy the roads and the scenery that it has to offer and literally meet the people on the road!
I have been running for 18 years but only took it to the next level last March 2009. This website is a culmination of all the things that I have learned over the years about running. It is also my passion to make running the advocacy of this site. This site was also prodded and encouraged by close friends who believed in me that I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share in terms of running for beginners. So here’s hoping that newbies into running would indeed find this site useful. And for those who are already veteran runners, maybe there’s something you want to share with me so that I can learn from your experience too. So drop me a line and make a comment with articles that I post here.
35 comments
i2runner says:
April 9, 2010 at 7:05 am (UTC 8 )
Sir Blas, nice blog/website! I really like your template. I now see why you’re the Titanium runner. With 16years of your running, you probably know more about running than most of us. I guess I’m a newbie compared to you
. I will keep visiting your site to keep me motivated as well. See you in the Mizuno Race on Sunday.
titaniumrunner says:
April 9, 2010 at 1:16 pm (UTC 8 )
Thanks bro. All by the grace of God. Will be coming out with the first part of my story and will get posted here in the next 48 hours.
Arvic says:
April 9, 2010 at 11:48 pm (UTC 8 )
oei musta BLAS long tym n tlg buti n lng may FB hehe,,Prefontaine k n pala ngaun-to give anything less than ur best is to sacrifice the gift….galing mo nmn,,wish u all d best bro sa mga susunod mo pang marathon,,,keep on rockin in the free world,,keep safe
grace says:
April 10, 2010 at 10:45 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi there, I really like this site. so much to learn for s newbie like me and this site is really helpful. Keep on writing… and running.
titaniumrunner says:
April 11, 2010 at 4:43 pm (UTC 8 )
Thanks for the positive feedback! Invite your friends to drop by and add us on Facebook! That way you get automatic updates!!!
The Scientist Runner says:
April 12, 2010 at 6:49 am (UTC 8 )
Nice site TR. Added you to my blogroll. Please feel free to add me to yours! SR
titaniumrunner says:
April 12, 2010 at 7:42 am (UTC 8 )
Thanks so much! Will take a look at your site too! : )
Wayne says:
April 13, 2010 at 1:39 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Blas. From one veteran runner to another, I like the site and the things that you’re sharing on it, not only to the Filipino Runners, but to those in other parts of the world. Please continue the great work. A lot of the runners there know me. Good to see you on dailymile and facebook as well. Take care my friend. – Wayne
titaniumrunner says:
April 13, 2010 at 3:58 pm (UTC 8 )
Thanks Wayne! Appreciate the support! I will soon be featuring three institutions that I will be advocating and supporting along with my runs! I hope you can encourage more of your friends to visit my site and also consider the Philippines as a destination to visit and do rave runs!
Wayne says:
April 14, 2010 at 12:37 pm (UTC 8 )
My friend. I visited the Philippines in November 2008 on my last vacation for 12 days. It was an experience that I’ll never forget. Hopefully, I’ll return this November. A number of the runners there know me and we’ve excahnged blog entries and such. Definitely, I keep in contact with them as they do with me. I’ll do my best to let my friends here know.
Take care and will continue following your blog.
Wayne
http://sfrunnr.wordpress.com
P.S. – I’ve added you to my blogroll if it’s okay,
titaniumrunner says:
April 14, 2010 at 12:40 pm (UTC 8 )
On adding me to your blogroll — I am honored! I was planning to ask you the same thing and saw your website! You know what’s interesting? The theme you chose for your blog is something that I originally selected for my titaniumrunner.net! Here’s the original free hosted site — http://titaniumrunner.wordpress.com/
Here’s hoping I can share insightful stories on running marathons and ultramarathons!!!
newbierunner says:
April 21, 2010 at 8:39 am (UTC 8 )
I’ve finally managed to read all your blogs on running (DAY 1-4).Thank you. It was very helpful and made me realize that i have much more things to consider in running.
newbierunner says:
April 21, 2010 at 8:43 am (UTC 8 )
Thank you so much for the post (DAy 1-4 of 31 days in running). It was really helpful and made me realized I have much more to consider in running.
titaniumrunner says:
April 21, 2010 at 11:05 am (UTC 8 )
You’re welcome! Help promote the site! I’m glad to be of help!
titaniumrunner says:
April 21, 2010 at 11:05 am (UTC 8 )
Do drop by every week for more updates! In addition, do let us know how else to improve this site! I would greatly appreciate a good word among your running friends!
liza says:
April 29, 2010 at 7:04 pm (UTC 8 )
Keep on running never give up !
titaniumrunner says:
May 14, 2010 at 8:38 am (UTC 8 )
Er, the Dream Chasers are different from the personal chaser. Just send the email to Jaymie and then she will forward it to Ed. Let’s still give it a try because the Dream Chasers are different from the personal pacers. I talked to Ed about it and those are two different things. Wow, you schedule your posts too? I also do that for weekend posts.
Darrick Josiah says:
May 27, 2010 at 4:21 pm (UTC 8 )
What’s with these strange comments? agree with the comment (above me. Where do you acquire the content for your posts? I own a blog also and struggle to find something to blog about something everybody would find interesting to read and participate in the blog. Well, hit me back if you got any advice.
titaniumrunner says:
May 31, 2010 at 9:38 am (UTC 8 )
Just write from your heart. It doesn’t matter to me if there is only one who is reading it or just me or a thousand people reading my blog. At the end of the day, it is a way for me to process my thoughts about life and a chance to see how to journey has been so far. Getting caught in the numbers game is only for those who really want to make their blog a money making business. I admit I would like to see ads on my blog in the future. But that’s not a priority for me. It’s all about being able to give something back to the community in my own way.
Scientist Runner says:
July 3, 2010 at 6:42 pm (UTC 8 )
Nice new layout bro…happy running!
Dwengster says:
November 21, 2010 at 10:36 pm (UTC 8 )
Heya… this is the Android slate guy from Starbucks Batangas this afternoon. Your story is really compelling. Now I totally get your passion… and very admirable. Keep it up!!! Very inspiring… and I’m not being patronizing here, ok? Truly… I am at awe with all your feats just from reading this site.
=)
erick anthony sanohan says:
November 21, 2010 at 11:00 pm (UTC 8 )
hi TR! hope you remember me from Starbucks this afternoon
titaniumrunner says:
November 22, 2010 at 9:18 am (UTC 8 )
Hi Erick,
Yup! I waited for my sister and my mom before I left yesteryday! Nice to meet you! Hope you could join me for a run one of these days!
titaniumrunner says:
November 22, 2010 at 9:19 am (UTC 8 )
Thanks Dweng! All by the grace of God that I am able to do all these things! Hope to see you around another Starbucks Coffee shop?
Dwengster says:
November 22, 2010 at 1:25 pm (UTC 8 )
@TR… hahaha… yup. If you happen to pass by Starbucks Madrigal in Alabang, why not? Strike a conversation anytime, man. =)
Dwengster says:
November 22, 2010 at 1:27 pm (UTC 8 )
@TR… yup. If you happen to pass by Starbucks Madrigal in Alabang, why not? Strike a conversation anytime, man. =)
titaniumrunner says:
November 22, 2010 at 1:33 pm (UTC 8 )
You might be interested to read my latest entry on Top 10 Coffee Places Below 100 pesos!!!
titaniumrunner says:
November 22, 2010 at 1:34 pm (UTC 8 )
Hmm, definitely!!! I will do a run from QC to Alabang in December! Add me on Facebook and send me a personal message of your mobile number! Will keep in touch!
Dwengster says:
November 22, 2010 at 1:51 pm (UTC 8 )
uhm…. can’t add people up on FB…. means I can’t send messages to them as well. I can only send messages to people who are already on my FB list . Funny story there. Hahaha!!!! But yeah… I’ll leave my digits soon as it’s allowed. Or look me up.
=)
jj says:
November 23, 2010 at 12:52 pm (UTC 8 )
ayos BLAS! may blog ka pala…akala ko ADIK ka lang sa DAAN! heheh…see you on t he road bro…TRAIN HARD for BDM 151 this March 2011…:)
titaniumrunner says:
November 23, 2010 at 1:55 pm (UTC 8 )
Junar,
Ikaw ba yan? I would guess so. Parang ang tagal na kaya nitong blog na ito. Niloloko mo lang ako e! Anyway, pano ba mag join sa Team Ungas?
patrick concepcion says:
December 9, 2010 at 9:41 am (UTC 8 )
thanks blas for coming over the FR mag clinic . it was great to meet you.
i did not know you had titanium in your knee .
keep in touch.
thanks again
titaniumrunner says:
December 9, 2010 at 10:21 pm (UTC 8 )
Hi Patrick,
Yup, titanium implants on my right knee. I actually met my doctor who worked on my knee recently and he was personally amazed and encouraged that I am doing ultramarathons. The reason? It’s because new advances in technology don’t need implants anymore. Yet recent studies of athletes show that those who titanium implants actually recover faster and have better performance than those with new surgery technology. Whatever is true though, I do consider it a blessing to be able to run and the implants remind me that nothing is impossible once we put our minds to it.
callcenterguy says:
February 4, 2011 at 11:52 am (UTC 8 )
Hi! I just discovered your blog. I’ve been meaning to start running for the longest time. Do you mind sharing me some tips on how to start? Thanks!
titaniumrunner says:
February 7, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC 8 )
Hi Callcenterguy!
Try reading the articles 31 Days to Running here on my blog. You can start from there as that is a series devoted for runners who are starting out and laced up to take up running as a form of exercise.