
The day Manila ran like a World Major
I have never been timid about criticizing Runrio races.
Star Elamparo · · 3 min read


I have never been timid about criticizing Runrio races.
Star Elamparo · · 3 min read

I write this column with a heavy heart.
Star Elamparo · · 3 min read

There was a time when runners were easy to spot. We were the people wearing neon shirts, compression socks and gear that prioritized function over form.…
Star Elamparo · · 3 min read

Fifteen years ago, I stood on the Great Wall of China with two small boys in tow, exhausted, nearly fainting on the winding stone steps that seemed to go…
Star Elamparo · · 3 min read

The traditionalist critics argue: if previous records were set without this level of technological assistance, then we are not comparing apples to apples.
Star Elamparo · · 2 min read

There is something quietly revolutionary about taking a group of folks from the Filinvest legal department out of their natural habitat — away from case files,…
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I was on pace at the Ayala Marathon last 22 February. It was one of those days when everything was falling into place. Effort controlled, breathing steady,…
Star Elamparo · · 3 min read

As I continue to plan my next races — mapping out calendars, checking qualifying times, and thinking about logistics — I find myself doing what runners often…
Star Elamparo · · 3 min read

Everyone knows a marathon is 42.195 kilometers, or 26.2 miles. Or is it?
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