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Carina Dayondon’s race to the top
Source: Manila Bulletin
Author: - - -
Date: 2008-10-10
 
As a teenager growing up in Bukidnon, Carina Dayondon developed a strong love for the outdoors and extreme sports. Since then, she has scaled numerous mountain peaks, competed and won duathlons and triathlons, and done the unthinkable --- conquered Mt. Everest.

A self-confessed probinsyana at heart, Carina discovered the excitement of adventure sports through a university-based mountaineering club at Don Carlos, Bukidnon.

This year, Carina added another feather to her and the Philippines’ cap by winning first place in the Women’s Foreigner Category of the back-breaking Tenzing Hillary Everest international marathon.

The annual high-altitude marathon hosted by Nepal is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. Aside from running through Mt. Everest’s rocky terrain, high altitude, cliffs, drops, ice cold rivers and steep inclines, participants like Carina had to overcome pre-race jitters. After all, it’s not everyday one gets to race 17,149 feet above sea level.

Instead of brooding on pre-event butterflies, Carina kept her focus by familiarizing herself with the course and building on her strengths. It also helped that she had the best outdoor gear she could have --- her Merrell footwear.

"If you’re comfortable with your shoes, confident ka sa running. Buo apak mo, because you’re not afraid na madulas; you won’t get blisters or injuries," said Carina.

Prior to the race, Carina already knew that wearing Merrell shoes would greatly help her performance. She believed Merrell’s innovative design and style would give her that extra boost during her run.

"Choice ko talaga ang Merrell. Maganda kasi ang traction ng Merrell. Maganda sa bato at ang fit. Wearing it gave me confidence to run," said Carina.

Wearing Merrells at the Tenzing Hillary Marathon helped her concentrate on her run and time instead of worrying about the rough terrain and injuries. "It helped boost my confidence in running," she added.

Merrell shoes are made with premium materials and features the newest innovations in footwear. Each shoe style is designed to help enhance athletes’ and outdoor adventure enthusiasts’ performance. Merrell outdoor shoes are equipped with a durable, non-slip outsole, air cushions, and a molded foot frame.

For athletes like Carina Dayondon, wearing the right shoes can make a huge difference. In the case of Carina though, Merrell remains her No. 1 choice. In fact, she wore Merrells again to her next race -- the Kota Kinabalu Climbathon in Sabah.
 

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