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Doc Jay Acosta

Cardiologist by training, runner by passion. Sharing stories, tips, and inspiration to help you care for your heart—in every sense.

05/12/2025

✨ New Clinic, New Blessings! ✨
I’m happy to share that I’ve officially transferred to my new clinic at Room M507 Metro Davao Medical and Research Center. Grateful for this fresh start and for the chance to serve you better.

We had a simple blessing of the new clinic, and I’m thankful for my colleagues who share this special day - a great team you can trust:

🧠 Dr. Julie Ann Kristy Torres Neurologist
🩺 Dr. Christine Mosende Colorectal Surgeon
🌬️ Dr. Charlie Clarion Adult Pulmonologist
👶🌬️ Dr. Kenneth-Robert Dooma Pedia Pulmonologist

Always, at your service!

Sharing some photos from today’s blessing. Excited for what’s ahead! 🙏💙

See you at Room M507! 🏥✨
Call/Text us at 0945-542-9218 to schedule an appointment.

17/11/2025

NYC Marathon 2025 | November 2, 2025
At the finish line.
Where all the work, sacrifice, and faith come full circle. Every run, every struggle, every prayer led to this moment. Grateful for every opportunity that made this journey happen, for my family’s unwavering love and support, and for God’s grace that carried me from training to race day. To Him be all the glory and honor.

17/10/2025

16 days! ☀️ Training for the Heat!

I’ve started running late in the morning on purpose lately, not because I love the sun, 😅 but because I’m preparing for the heat factor on marathon day.

Since I’ll be starting late in my wave, I know I’ll be running well into the warmer hours. So I’ve been doing some heat training, gradually exposing myself to warmer conditions to help my body adapt.

🏃‍♂️ Why this matters:
Running in heat increases heart rate, core temperature, and perceived effort. But with proper adaptation, your body learns to:
🔥 sweat earlier and more efficiently
💧 retain more plasma volume
❤️ keep heart rate more stable
💪 and delay fatigue

🏖️ How to incorporate heat training safely:

Add 1–2 sessions per week in warmer parts of the day (don’t overdo it!)

Hydrate before, during, and after

Replenish electrolytes

Listen to your body — heat exhaustion is real!

It’s all part of trusting the process and preparing for race day conditions.

☀️🏃‍♂️ What’s your strategy for running in the heat? Have you ever tried heat training?

16/10/2025

17 days before race day!
Fine-tuning my carbohydrate loading strategy so I don’t bonk at kilometer 30. Even with all the training, that fear of “the wall” still creeps in. Which is why this review on carbohydrate fueling couldn’t have come at a better time.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11901785/

Here is some pointers I got from this review.

🥖 1️⃣ Carbo-Load Smart (36–48 hrs before race)
10–12 g carbs/kg/day for full glycogen stores
Focus on rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, fruits
Don’t try new foods—practice your “gut training”
Stay hydrated, avoid heavy fiber

🍚 2️⃣ Pre-Race Meal (2–4 hrs before)
1–4 g carbs/kg (e.g., oatmeal, banana, toast)
Keep it light, low-fat, low-fiber
Last meal ≈ 2 hours before gun start
Sip light carb drink if needed before start

🥤 3️⃣ During the Race
< 90 min: 30–60 g carbs/hr
> 150 min: 60–90 g carbs/hr
Mix glucose + fructose sources (gels, drinks)
Spread intake every 20–30 min (don’t overload)
Practice fueling during training

🍌 4️⃣ After the Finish Line
First 4 hrs: 1.0–1.2 g carbs/kg/hr
Next 24 hrs: 8–10 g carbs/kg total
Add protein + sodium to aid recovery
Replenish and refuel, your body earned it!

⚡ 5️⃣ Remember
Glycogen = endurance fuel
Bonking = glycogen depletion
Plan your carbs like your miles
Train your gut. Trust your plan. Run strong.

What are your carbohydrate strategies during a marathon?
Share your fueling tips and race-day hacks in the comments below! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🔥

15/10/2025

18 days to game time! 🗽🏃‍♂️
Comparing my fitness curve (and taper) from the last marathon block with this one and it’s amazing to see the growth.

The work has been done. Now it’s time to taper, trust the process, and surrender it all to God. 🙏
All for His glory and honor!

Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Donn Bernabe Alan Echano

04/08/2025

Medal Monday 🏅 | SPMC 2025 Run
My 2022 5K PR still stands unbeaten — but today wasn’t just about chasing a time. We ran for a cause, for something bigger than ourselves. Grateful for the miles, the mission, and the medal.
Thank you sa mga pitiks.
Raiko Shots
Subida Tv
frame 2.0

30/07/2025

At your service. In Malta Medical Center, Toril, Davao City. 🫰

14/07/2025

🚨 LAST DAY OF EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: JULY 15! 🚨

If you haven’t signed up yet, this is your sign. Come join us at the Healing Heart Festival Run 2025 and let’s run to save a life. 🫀🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

💯 All proceeds will help us purchase an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)—a lifesaving device we plan to deploy at major events (yes, including races!) in Davao City. Your run can help protect lives.

🎽 Excited to finally reveal our finisher shirt and medal—you’ll definitely want to earn these!
🎁 Stay tuned for raffle prizes too, including a chance to win a ₱10,000 voucher for any On Running shoe! 👟

And we’re cooking up a post-race village that’s truly a feastival to remember! 😉
See you at the finish line, mga ka-heart! ❤️

03/07/2025

LF: willing mosabay 24K L*D at 6:30 pace this Sunday.

Location: Davao Coastal Road

Free ECG pre and post run.🙃😅
Zhunri Salinas 😅

Address

Health Science & Wellness Center, Metro Medical And Research Center, J. P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada
Davao City
8000

Website

https://seriousmd.com/doc/joseph-jasper-acosta, https://www.strava.com/athletes/42198365

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