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TNT Liquor?

Marvin Tabangay — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:13:49 +0000

Sure, we do know how to have fun, but TNT Liquor? What are the directions?

Motivational Signs

Marvin Tabangay — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:42:21 +0000

What motivates you during your run?

During a big race, you’ll get a lot of spectators with many creative signs to help you through. Some will make you tear, some will make you smile. This one will make you laugh:

SF Nike Women’s Marathon Slideshows

Marvin Tabangay — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:17:29 +0000

My friend Carlos, who was a mentor with the Fall Team In Training season, ran the San Francisco Nike Women’s Marathon put together this awesome slideshow of his experience:

Inspired yet?

Run For Fun

Marvin Tabangay — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:33:14 +0000

Week 16 Sunday Run – The FINAL One
A year and half ago, I wouldn’t have thought of even saying the following: “Today, I ran 8 miles for fun.” Since it was our last Sunday training for the San Diego Marathon participants, and since it’s a taper week to “take it easy”, we thought it would be fun if we made this a “Run For Fun”, where the Westside TNT Team invades the streets of Santa Monica and Venice with some shenanigans and costumes!

The day before I went to Wal-Mart and bought some golden boxers for only $5. I originally planned on wearing some mesh T-shirt, neon shorts, and neon wristbands, but I didn’t have much time, and since 80s style is a bit trendy at the moment, I would have paid a bunch. $5 gold boxers will do. I mixed it up with some aviator sunglasses I used for my “Dick In A Box” costume for Halloween, and a funny afro wig. What was I? I had no idea, but it looked silly. Most of the team were in a costume-wearing mood as coach Kevin was Bleeker, Coach Christy was Juno, many of the girls wore 80′s spandex, some wore bee outfits, Joe was Indy Jones, and much much more. I’m sure spectators along the beach were amazed at 75 or so runners being silly. It was our final run. Why not, right?

Photos from the run!

1nce Again

Marvin Tabangay — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:53:53 +0000

Week 1: Sunday Run
When my friend Warren and I initially walked to the meeting spot for the team in front of the Santa Monica Civic Center, I was amazed at the turnout for this upcoming season. It felt great to see many alumni coming back as captains, mentors, and participants. There were so many new faces, I couldn’t wait to meet every one of them. Many of my TNT friends were surprised that I was back yet another season, because I was pretty vocal about taking a break from TNT. It was surely a last minute decision to do it again, but what motivated me to do it all over again was to join with my closest friends who have not run a marathon before.

The last time I ran was about a month ago for the Arizona Full Marathon. 26.2 miles. This week, it was THREE miles. It was a timed run, so I tried to give it my all. Why was I struggling to finish? Sure, I didn’t really do my usual interval training (5 minute run, 1 minute walk), but you’d figure that after running Arizona, this should be easy. Well, it wasn’t. It was definitely better than my first season, but it’s not cake. It felt like I had to re-train again. My time? 31 minutes. Ok, I have to kick back on the beer intake.

Week 1 Flickr Photoset