tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84396314579615010162024-03-13T11:18:59.429+08:00UNDER CONSTRUCTION...thinking about it.Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-28902424723628123562008-11-07T21:48:00.009+08:002008-11-07T22:41:11.225+08:00KARALAGAN IN MANILA!!!KARALAGAN IN MANILA!!!(Ala Thrilla in Manila!!)Don’t be mistaken..Bako ning laban sa boksing ni Beldad, o mga “puniti” adventures nya .Saro na naman lang ni sa mga blog report kang gimik kang Batch 93..Inapod ining KARALAGAN ta pig gibo mi ining hirilingan na ini sa aldaw kang undas. Friday Night nagpuon, natapos Sabado, Nov. 1… Pig sabat mi ang Undas..Garo man lang pag sabat sa New Year.hehe...Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-46835348408376490242008-10-14T17:00:00.012+08:002008-10-28T19:02:42.313+08:00At last, a Half-Ironman Finish!!!.. My Whiterock experience..Pre-Race ActivitiesThursday - Leaving ManilaLonger vacation leave from officeLeaving as early as Thursday from Manila to Subic would mean a longer vacation leave from my office. Fortunately, my boss allowed me to do so. This is a vacation and a race, fully expense paid that is. What a treat! Thanks to Herbalife..We (Resty, Reva, Millet and myself) left Manila at around 10am. We were picked up by Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-35314908846815564332008-09-23T12:42:00.005+08:002008-09-23T14:57:26.094+08:00Whiterock..10 days to go.With less than two weeks before my most anticipated race of the year, the Whiterock Long Distance Triathlon, i am up to my final preparations. I have been reading my Triathlete's Training Bible (Joe Friel) to make sure that i would not mess up my final preps. This is the time for taper (as i keep reminding myself). I have greatly reduced my daily training volume. Shorter workouts but still Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-1453128389321368732008-09-15T19:13:00.007+08:002008-09-16T14:24:35.767+08:00Ang Muling Hirilingan!..HootersMala!!!!Uni na naman ta nagkahirilingan na naman guiraray…sabi ngani ni pading Steve, you can’t enough from these guys..true enough!!The DateSeptember 13, 2008, Saturday..After mag urulay ulay sa e-group, napag desisyunan na sa Sabado na lang ngani guiraray gibohon ang dikit na hirilingan..une na!The Place Tsk.tsk…Maorag man talaga pumili ang Batch 93..True to form, Hooters ang napiling lugar Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-53687841357461315282008-09-10T11:13:00.007+08:002008-09-10T16:25:10.499+08:00Should I or should I not get this?I have been contemplating on this particular tri-gear...a chrono helmet..here it is..LOUIS GARNEAU ROCKET AIR HELMET 2008The New Louis Garneau Rocket Air Helmet has the aerodynamics of the 2007 model, but with much more ventilation. 2 new huge front vent inlets and 3 new large back vent outlets allow for maximum airflow and ventilation. Like the the original Rocket, it features a large fairing Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-55600265546765275502008-09-08T12:57:00.004+08:002008-09-08T16:18:03.976+08:00Im Back!!!..In time for the Whiterock..After battling an "overtraining or over reaching" (whatever you call it) last week, i am happy to be back.Since last week, after my R&R period, i got what you so called symptoms of overtraining/overreaching. Feeling of apathy, comparatively high heart rate during resting periods, depression setting in, etc...It seems that my rests during the R&R was not enough.Recognizing the symptoms, soNorman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-77682025473935957952008-09-05T17:50:00.014+08:002008-09-10T15:58:13.414+08:00Carpe Diem Baby!When was the last time you felt a sense of awe over a picture?Look at this… And read its caption..“Monstrous waves that oftentimes creates a sound akin to thunder and produces a thud similar to gentle earthquake as it hits the breakwaters”Captions make the picture more illustrative...or even more poetic at that…can even make the picture more inspiring.But maybe you’ll say, “oh yeah, alright, Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-16876625985300887262008-09-04T16:13:00.014+08:002008-09-04T18:59:16.368+08:00Kodakan..with Celebs...Part 1Kodakan with celebrities... PART 1A collection of photos i have taken since y2006 until this August of 2008.With Cheche Lazaro - CEO of Probe TeamNewscaster / TV HostDate Taken : October 1, 2006Event : Takbo para kay Nessa at U.P.DilimanThis is a fun run organized by the Probe Team. Aimed to raise fund for Nessa, a 5-year old girl with a hole in her heart.More of Takbo para ka NessaW/ Paolo SolerNorman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-77955122436000355122008-09-04T12:17:00.002+08:002008-09-04T12:19:49.295+08:00Why I Blog.....Reason # 2i blog.......because i wanted to share my thoughts to other people.Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-14352316704241784432008-09-03T16:11:00.004+08:002008-09-03T16:33:32.629+08:00HS batchmates Photo grabbed from our E-group..Na ogma lang akong i-post ta bigla kong na miss ang mga taong iniyo.hayy!!!!Introduction from left to right:C louie "rannie raymundo' favenir, garo pig api..kabangga sana ang nakua..hehe..pero dawa kabangga sana, naririsa ko pa ang dikit na kagwapuhan..pira na naman kaya ang babae kainin ngonian?C chito sex, garo matalion..ano daw kaya ang iniisip ka ini?...or, Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-37269565103705228572008-09-03T15:39:00.001+08:002008-09-03T15:41:02.707+08:00Why I Blog?....Reason # 1I blog.....because i wanted to express myself through writing.Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-62914028306704919872008-09-02T15:34:00.007+08:002008-09-04T14:45:34.999+08:00Nike Human Race 2008 - Manila, PhilippinesRace Number : 133Name: Norman E. Pascual, Male, 32.Event :Nike Human Race Manila.August 31, 2008.It's been a while since i joined a 10K, or any road race for that matter.I have been training though for my triathlons but had been passing to join any road races lately. My last road race was a 5K last January 2008 at the Bull Run Festival.Tagal na!So i kinda missed it.I got to the event venue (Mc Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-60799968541996833422008-08-28T17:07:00.005+08:002008-09-02T18:29:44.319+08:00WRT Training - Week 11Week Training SummaryAugust 18 to 24MondayAM - Bike: LONG RIDE 5hrs (Pililia)PM - Run: 30mins Min-Med-Mad IntervalsTuesdayAM - Weights / Core TrainingWednesdayAM - Bike: Bike Trainer for 1hr SpinningAM - RUn: 1hr (run in the middle of the rain.yuhuu!)On my Bike Trainer..4.30am.ThursdayAM - Run: LONG Run, 2.45hours, started at 3.15am (weird!)AM - Bike : Bike commute to MASA and OfficeAM - Swim: Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-86126991808327407782008-08-19T18:27:00.003+08:002008-08-19T18:31:37.688+08:00Mindfulness and Athletic ExcellnceMINDFULNESS AND ATHLETIC EXCELLENCEThis essay originally appeared in the Summer 2007 issue of USA Triathlon Life.Consistent aerobic exercise promotes overall health – not just physical, but mental and emotional health as well. Our healthy multi-sport lifestyle is closely correlated to the mindfulness we develop during our training. Like aerobic capacity, our capacity for mindfulness enhances Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-76629272571692255582008-08-19T16:05:00.006+08:002008-08-19T17:17:40.045+08:00WRT Training - Week 10An update on my training for the WRT Half IronMan....Week Summary of Training - August 11 to 17, 2008Build 1 - Week 2Monday :Rest and RecoveryTuesday :AM - Weights/Core Training AA Phase 1hrPM - Run / Easy for 45 minsWednesday :AM - Bike / 45mins (Bike to Work)AM - Swim / T.I. Drills 1hr 2minsThursday : AM - Run / Long Run for 2.15minsAM - Bike / Easy Bike to Work for 30minsFriday :AM - BIke / Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-86581267617391880762008-08-16T12:05:00.013+08:002008-09-04T14:33:04.545+08:00My FREE Nike Lunar Racer...i luuuuv it!!My new Nike Lunar Trainer!!!..and i got it for FREE!!!.Yooohoooo!!!!!!!!!.it can't be any cooler than that..I was so lucky to be invited by Nike, through Mr. Nino Sinco (i really love this guy.he's like a father to me), to be one of the a few selected participants to the Nike Lunar Racer Trialling today at the Bonifacio High Street. This "by invitation only" event was participated by a mix of Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-35238414562364174442008-08-15T22:46:00.007+08:002008-08-21T15:20:34.466+08:00My Club Mwah! experienceMy Club Mwah! experience..What a show!!Galing!! Here's a photo-op for one of the performers of the show..hulaan niyo kung totoong babae yan.It was a birthday treat for us managers by our company president/owner Mr. William Chua..and what a treat!!..It started with a dinner at Club Filipino. And of course, it was a feast.Filipino dishes were served, and it was really sumptous.Halos hindi na ako Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-81670422516980221312008-08-14T14:59:00.007+08:002008-08-14T16:20:38.510+08:00Long Run....and the thoughts that comes with it..Long Run…To prepare for the WRT (WhiteRock Triathlon), which will require a 20km run, a once a week long run, about 2 hours or 20km, is a necessity. It is a simulation of the distance that you will cover during the race.At least for the run leg.So, hard it is, but extremely important..I woke up at 4.50am. A little bit ahead of my cellphone alarm which was set last night at 5am.I immediately got Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-73306971621301002592008-08-11T11:15:00.003+08:002008-08-13T16:04:21.282+08:00a night to remembera night to remember..indeed!!!nothing beats talaga when you are with old friends..not just old friends, but old buddies..kung sain nakaibahan mo kaidtong mga panahon na nagkakamuwang ka palang. kaibahan mo for 4 years...and those are your high school friends..or shall i call it high school buddies..it doesn't matter now whether kabarkada mo man kaidto o dae..naka klase mo man kaidto o dae..naka Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-7770962090904570822008-07-21T11:35:00.002+08:002008-08-13T15:44:07.160+08:00Hirilingan AdenHS93 - Pier One, The Fort, Taguig Seeing your old friends, meeting and sharing old stories is truly priceless!Norman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-48649843579145215322008-07-18T21:20:00.001+08:002008-08-13T16:10:17.777+08:00WhiteRock Triathlon starts here!i just thought since my next goal after SuBIT (finishing Olympic Distance) would be WRT (Whiterock Triathlon), why not start a blog which will contain my so-called adventure towards WRT, my goal. The training that will entails to it will surely occupy me again for the next few months.Here's the details of the event that i'm hoping to finish, or say, survive.Excerpts from http://www.extribe.com.phNorman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439631457961501016.post-58348867014324678882008-07-04T08:40:00.001+08:002008-08-29T21:48:15.363+08:00pagka hirilingan!at around 12Midnight, namata ako sa RIIING! kang sakong cellphone. huh, may nag aapod!... ano mana!dis oras ning banggi, nang iistorbo!alas dose na baga..tsk, tsk!..pag hiling ko sa sakong telepono, number sana ang nagluluwas.dae naka register ang number sa phone book ko...."dae ko ni bistado".... i began to wonder, siisay daw kaya ni...GRO kaya ni na ina agda akong mag duman sa bar ninda? o kayaNorman E. Pascualhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145556383706017844noreply@blogger.com0