The running community gave me four decades of joy, lessons, and lifelong friends. This site is how I give it back — free, practical, no-hype tips for masters runners, beginners, and anyone chasing a better version of themselves.
Who's behind it: Monte Fisher, an American runner living in Makati. Four decades of racing, 2x Sub-3 Boston, still competing at 67 in Manila heat. The advice here is tested, not theory.
Consistent long runs plus steady mileage are what let you hold form when the wall hits late in a race. Simple, proven, and free — like everything here.
Real-world advice for masters runners, beginners, and the next generation — no hype, no upsell, just what works. Pick a topic to explore the full hub.
Beginners: how to start running and actually stick with it.
Cross-training, long runs, speed work, Zone 2 base building.
Training by effort: zones, thresholds, knowing your numbers.
Pacing, tapering, race predictions, and race reviews.
Training and racing in tropical heat without falling apart.
Eating and drinking to train, race, and recover well.
Shoes, watches, heart-rate monitors — what's worth it.
Warning signs, recovery, and smart mileage.
Breath-holding, magic breathing, gear hype — busted.
Still competing at 67: run strong for decades.
Run clubs, community, and what's new in the sport.
Four decades of competitive running and triathlon. Started in the 1980s, never stopped. Texas to Manila. Sub-3 Bostons to racing in Manila heat at 67. Born 1959, turned 67 in June 2026 — still racing, still learning, and now focused on giving back to the runners coming up behind me. Based in Makati, Philippines.
Morning Makati runs. Race results. Practical tips and the honest reality of running strong later in life.
Follow on Instagram →Every runner has someone who inspired them. Mine, of course, was my long-time running partner Darrel — but the inspiration for most, if not all, of my friends in that community was Andy Stewart. Here is my tribute.
Thomas "Andy" Andrew Stewart · June 12, 1957 – November 9, 2021
Andy was a passionate coach and community leader who poured his heart into the running world for decades. Owner of Finish Line Sports in Sugar Land, Texas, he supported runners of all ages — kids to adults — with encouragement, knowledge, and unwavering ethics.
A true friend to the Houston / Fort Bend running community, he directed races, volunteered tirelessly, and inspired countless athletes to keep going.
His positive spirit and dedication live on in everyone he coached and every mile we run today.
Thank you, Coach Andy. 🏃