OutsideSlacker contains the idle musings of what others would call a weekend warrior in the Philippines. It’s not exactly a fitness blog, and I am not exactly an athlete. Try as I might, I don’t think I’ll ever be a podium finisher in the trail runs I join, the mountain bike races I take part in, nor will I ever be able to climb 5.13. So, this blogΒ doesn’t presume either to present the perfect fitness checklist that would turn its readers into Lance Armstrongs, Kilian Jornets, or Chris Sharmas.
Let’s face it, those guys are freaks. Β In the case of Armstrong, he is a lying, cheating, and stealing freak.Β They have a genetic makeup that simply puts them above everyone else. But that doesn’t mean regular folks can’t enjoy doing the same things they are doing–running, biking and climbing.
It’s just about guys (and girls) having fun, getting a bit healthier, and maybe a happy realization or two about what it means to be alive every now and then. Just good vibes.
This blog is also a personal project to motivate myself to run, bike, climb and do other interesting things outdoors. Why? Because sometimes the lure of the couch, the smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. can be overpowering in a world where ubiquitous connectivity promises instant gratification of the need to escape boredom. But that isn’t a very good way to experience life is it? The philosopher Nietzsche said that we get only one chance to live on this Earth, and we better make the most out of it–do something great and exciting. And so this.
Feel free to contact me at outsideslacker @gmail.com. Add me on Facebook. Follow me on twitter @outsideslacker
Cheers.
Adrenaline Romance
October 15, 2013 at 3:08 amHey! Thanks for including us in your blogroll. Will be adding your blog to our link page.
outsideslacker
October 15, 2013 at 7:43 amYou have a very good blog π keep it up. Drop by power up TS too when you’re in Manila.
Adrenaline Romance
October 15, 2013 at 1:21 pmActually, we’ll be dropping by this weekend! Hope we could bump into each other. π
outsideslacker
October 15, 2013 at 1:36 pmhope you enjoy the wall climbing scene in manila. but we’ll be in coron this weekend π
Jessica
October 26, 2013 at 4:17 pmthis is a very interesting blog! keep it up kuya! ang cool !
outsideslacker
October 26, 2013 at 6:19 pmthanks for dropping by jessica π
Val Perez
December 11, 2013 at 11:02 pmPlease visit Cebu soon!
outsideslacker
December 11, 2013 at 11:24 pmi’ve been to cebu. haven’t biked there yet, but i’m gonna visit the cantabaco walls soon π
melvs
March 12, 2014 at 11:41 pmSir, i’ve been reading your blog for almost a month now. All of your articles are very interesting, in fact i’ve finish reading most of your articles. you’ve motivated me to go out and enjoy the outdoor. Thanks and more Power!
outsideslacker
March 13, 2014 at 8:40 amHi melvs, thanks. Sana di ka magsawa sa pagbasa sa blog π
james
March 16, 2014 at 1:07 pmAstig Sir! Naway mapuntahan ko din mga na pasyalan nyo.
Bili muna ko MTB
thanks sa mga info!
batang mailap
May 1, 2014 at 12:16 pmhi sir, so happened to stumble upon your blog because of your Bisikleta Iglesia entry.
nice to know that there are active bloggers from Rizal.. keep it up.
i am now a fan.
outsideslacker
May 1, 2014 at 5:01 pmthanks π and thanks also for featuring binangonan in your blog
lewis
March 13, 2015 at 11:46 pmHi,
How are you and hope you all the best.
I am lewis,a businessman of bicycle factory in china, we product all kinds of bicycle partsοΌkids bicycle and cycling equipment,and sell all over the world.
Will you taking part in The 25th China International Bicycle &Motor Fair in Shanghai in May 6th-9th.
We have the booth for The 25th China International Bicycle &Motor Fair in Shanghai . Welcome to you.
hope to cooperate with you.
sincerely,
lewis
skype:liu.lewis4
E-mail:tianyuancheyelewis@126.com
liu.leiwis4@qq.com
Issa
September 25, 2015 at 11:06 pmSo happy to have come across your blog! Finally, an informative Philippine bike blog! Bookmarked it already for reference π Keep it up!
outsideslacker
October 2, 2015 at 10:42 amThanks π I wish I could write and ride more, but work commitments have me tied down right now.
erwin adhitama hilman
April 8, 2016 at 11:20 amhi nice to meet you , I Erwin from Indonesia , for the next 18 months I will probably stay in manila for work , and I really like mountain bike , can you help me to show the mountain bike tracks around manila
thank you
erwin hilman
outsideslacker
April 11, 2016 at 8:52 amhi erwin, you could join me in my rides one of these days. please visit the outsideslacker fb page. i sometimes post ride invites there π
erwin adhitama hilman
April 11, 2016 at 11:14 amthank u
Gica
September 19, 2016 at 10:59 pmhi there. I want to start trail running.. any tips how I can start, and where do I start doing trail running?
Art Fuentes
September 22, 2016 at 12:00 pmHi Gica, one of the best places to start is Timberland in San Mateo. You can try scaling The Wall to boost your lung and leg power and then transition to the Basic Trail so you can really practice some offroad running. Tips? Bring a hydration belt or bag, and invest some real trail shoes. Running on trails will cause your road running shoes to fall apart real quick.
Robert Lumod
October 14, 2016 at 10:25 amSir im also one of your closet fan, closet fan kasi gang pabasa basa lang ng mga sinusulat nyo na nakapost sa FB, im from Binangonan, a bicycle addict din since college days. Sa ngayon di masyado kasi 13 years nasa Saudi para sa pamilya. Hope someday po magkasalubong landas natin sa Rizal when were biking po.
Art Fuentes
October 14, 2016 at 11:20 amthanks! sama ka sa BMTB fb group. mga taga-binangonan din π
Judy
April 14, 2017 at 4:12 pmI love biking and writing. I found your blog interesting. Keep it up! You’re inspiring, Sir!
Art Fuentes
April 25, 2017 at 9:18 amThanks! π
Edge
April 15, 2017 at 1:58 pmI’m an avid blog reader and an enthusiast MTB biker too.
I like the format and every blogs that you covering because it has no limitations. Keep it up and I am learning thru your blogs and who knows I might join your group and ride along the way…Mabuhay!
Art Fuentes
April 25, 2017 at 9:19 amThanks! π