Bald Runner
I am Jovenal “Jovie” Narcise. I am an active runner and marathoner presently staying in the Philippines. This site is all about running marathons and road races in the Philippines and other countries. I am bald, almost 56 years old, and started serious road racing/running in the early ’80’s. I could not think or remember how many marathon races and other lesser-distance races I have finished since then. I stopped running after finishing the 1997 Manila International Marathon. I started serious running again since the last week of October 2007 and at the same time started this blog.
I have a son and a daughter. My son finished the Los Angeles Marathon Race for four times (2005-200 
while my daughter finished the same Marathon race for two times (2006-2007). My son is 29 years old while my daughter is 28 years old and both are still single.
My wife is not a runner but she is always there to provide us with food for our “carbo-loading” before and after our marathon races and practice runs.
Sir Jovie, I did LAM 2007
It was my first ever marathon. Was totally clueless about the distance. That’s probably why I was able to sign up for it. Arrived 2 days before the race and was really dizzy due to jetlag. I managed to walk almost half of the race and finish with a very disappointing time of 6:45hrs hahahaha But It was a very, very, very awesome experience. I love the race. I love the crowd support. Perfect weather. and of course the food after. I hope to get a retake on that experience and just pound on that finish time.
Sir Jovie, congratulations on your marathon achievements. I migrated to the US and ran my first marathon (LA Marathon ‘92). To date, I have finished 37 marathons, 22 ultramarathons (50k, 50 miles and up to 100 miles), and about 125 less than marathon distance. I am always honored to meet or discover Pinoys with the same interest. Let me know if you or your family are running this year’s LAM. This will be my 17th year. I’ve been pacing new runners the past few years. At 50, I still can run under 4 hrs if I want to. Keep it up and Mabuhay!!
Benwah, thanks and congratulations on your running accomplishments. My son & daughter will be joining the 2008 LAM. For sure, I’ll be there for the 2008 City of Angels Half-Marathon and 2009 LAM. Good luck!
Hi King,
Congratulations for your new site. Am also moving Marathon You Can Do it, to a new home, http://www.dailyrunningtips.com. am still learning how to use wordpress. Keep running buddy.
Constantine
Thanks, Constantine. My daughter and her boyfriend brought me to this new site. They are experts with computers and the Internet. For sure, I’ll be visiting your new website regularly. Keep on running, too!
Hi King,
I just ran into your blog tonight. You have one interesting perspective as a runner. You lead, but you are also an individual.
Maybe one day, I will also run the Pasig River Heritage Marathon. I just ran the L.A. marathon as well. It was so much fun.
WordPress is a different animal. Just getting the hang of it. Anyway, I have the beginnings of a wordpress blog under qrunning.wordpress.com.
Hope you don’t mind if I stop and say Hi! from time to time. I live in Southern California.
Quicksilver
qrunning, thanks for visiting and making a nice comment. you are most welcome to visit anytime. thanks also for including me in your blogroll. you have a nice blog, too! and very impressive stats!..you are a “warrior”..my snappy salute to you!
Hi King,
Thanks. Coming from you, I take that as a high compliment!
Run long, and be well.
Quicksilver
baldrunner, I came across your blog after googling “Infantry Marathon!” I too ran the inaugural race, although I ran the half marathon, finishing third. However, I was stationed at Ft. Benning at HHC Reception Station in the Hrmony Church area of post.
I wanted to tell you that all finishers should have recieved a certificate and finishers medal that day. I’m very sorry to hear that you didn’t get yours. I remember the day being very cold and windy. If there is a way for me to help you retrieve one, I’d be happy to lend a hand.
raiderxc1
raider, thanks for the help. how i wish i could have a finisher’s certificate and medal for that inaugural infantry marathon. what happened with the marathon event? i could still recall Olson Hall, the Gym at the back of it, the Doughboy Oval Track, ParCourse, and the 2-mile route/dirt track infront of the Infantry Building..and Victory Drive! thanks for the visit and keep in touch!
Hi Mr. Narcise!
I’m one of Lemuel’s classmates who stayed at your place in Boracay a couple of days ago. In behalf of the group, I’d like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We had so much fun =) the experience was really unforgettable, especially for a first timer like me. Thanks so much for your hospitality =)
Elaine
elaine, you are welcome. i am glad you enjoyed and hope your stay in boracay was a memorable one. good luck & god bless.
Hi Jovie!
Yes, feel free to link to my blog (heatherdaniel.wordpress.com) I love your blog and read it often. Thanks for the comments and feedback.
Run Happy!
Heather
mabuhay kayo sir and i am doing 37 pushup salutes for your service and 56 more for your birthday….GO ARMY!
hi sir,
im noel one of your regular blog reader from fairview running club.hope to see you again in dnd-afp gintong pangarap.btw,iv some questions re the event,how they can identify who are the top 5 winer of age category,our bib # dont have a bar code.i sugest also that we should have a special award of youngest runner and oldest,my son 4 y/o also reg for 5k event.tnx.
bugo2x, thanks for the greetings and for the push-ups!..hahaha!
noel, my staff had devised a system to solve the problem & we are still “low-tech” with regards to technical aspects of running. i will make some arrangements with the committees involved to include a special award for the youngest runner. thanks for the comment & keep on running.
Hi Jovie. As a long time runner, I’m very inspired by the fact that you are running again. I haven’t been with WordPress very long but I plan to get some posts in very soon. Hopefully, I’ll meet you before the San Francisco Marathon in August. I plan on running it just as a training run but living here, it’s something that I should do every year.
Please feel free to contact me anytime. Continued success in your training and hopefully, we’ll talk soon. Take care. - Wayne
Wayne, thanks for the visit and the nice comment. you should be able to participate in this marathon since you are a resident of the place. sure, i will try to see you or contact you once i reach SFO. thanks & keep on reading & running.
Great to see your Badwater fotos, Sir Jovie. I followed the webcast and slept 3.5 hrs only. Jorge has been my role model ever since I stepped to ultras in 2002. I was invited to crew or pace but the notice was a little bit late. I can’t leave work for 3-4 days right now. We have a HS reunion in Las Vegas in Aug. Thus, I didn’t sign up for San Fran Mar. I’m currently training for my 2nd Angeles Crest 100 Miler along with another of our own (Pinay) in the race. We both finished last year. I saw pictures of The North Face sponsored 50k ultra in April in the Phils. I’ve seen a lot of hiking trails that we can use. Keep it up, sir. Cheers!!