This is Quiruben “Ruben” Abella from Barangay Candelaria, Dagohoy town in Bohol Province. Photographer Hener Jaca caught his lens on something unexpected—Abella’s worn-out, tattered running shoes, which seemed barely held together. Abella explained that the shoes were worn out by choice—he had carefully stitched them himself and purposely left holes to ensure comfort and ventilation, especially in wet conditions.
“He does have other running shoes, but he prefers this pair because it’s more comfortable for him,” Jaca said. He purchased them from an ukay-ukay (thrift store) and has worn them since 2011.
“These shoes are my favorite because they’re so light and comfortable. I’ve been using them since my first trail run in Danao,” he said.
Natural_War1261 on October 20th, 2024 at 17:54 UTC »
I could probably do it in 75 years.
kenistod on October 20th, 2024 at 18:06 UTC »
This is Quiruben “Ruben” Abella from Barangay Candelaria, Dagohoy town in Bohol Province. Photographer Hener Jaca caught his lens on something unexpected—Abella’s worn-out, tattered running shoes, which seemed barely held together. Abella explained that the shoes were worn out by choice—he had carefully stitched them himself and purposely left holes to ensure comfort and ventilation, especially in wet conditions.
“He does have other running shoes, but he prefers this pair because it’s more comfortable for him,” Jaca said. He purchased them from an ukay-ukay (thrift store) and has worn them since 2011.
“These shoes are my favorite because they’re so light and comfortable. I’ve been using them since my first trail run in Danao,” he said.
https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/599680/bohol-runner-75-his-inspiring-journey-through-photogs-lens
PedroMFLopes on October 20th, 2024 at 18:27 UTC »
My best time as for know is ONLY 1 min less ( early forties) .... Dammm