Pinoy Fitness

No matter what the distance is, the first run is said to be memorable for every runner. It is the race marks the start of your journey as a runner and the one that will be your constant reminder of your humble beginning.

If you are reading this article then chances are you are someone who enjoys running that much and it’s somehow part of your regular routine but let me tell you something – as much as it can be the best part of your day, it can also turn out to be the worst if you practice bad pre-run habits.

Whenever we talk about saunas, we’ve always been told that it can supposedly help you lose weight without doing anything. You just sit there, sweat out all those impurities, and voila, you’re down to shedding a few pounds; but just how true is this?

When you get into an injury doing fitness activities like running, biking, climbing, or going to the gym, you normally hear people saying to apply hot or cold compress over the injury, but when do you use hot or cold?

Hil, a single mom at 35, had to overcome a great deal of obstacles. And those obstacles got her to where she is now in terms of her achievements in fitness and bodybuilding.

“Oh, so you’re a runner? So you’ve done a marathon? How fast can you run? What’s your longest distance? What’s your PR?”

Shedding 26 lbs and revitalizing her mental well-being, Gel's story is a beacon of hope, proving that it's never too late to renovate your life through fitness.

“I have IgA Nephropathy and I am a runner! Who says someone like me with only 37% kidney function can’t run! Do I get tired? Of course, it’s always tiring but that’s the irony of it, it makes me stronger after!”

Join the Earth Hour Virtual Run 2026 and move for the planet from March 28 to April 30. Walk, jog, or run anywhere and help turn small daily actions into lasting habits for climate action and environmental protection.

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