Hi, I’m Marron Santillan.
I’m a Filipino cyclist, runner, artist, writer, content creator, and endurance athlete who believes that every journey is a story waiting to be told.
I created marron is going as a place to document the things that make me feel alive: cycling through unfamiliar roads, running toward impossible goals, discovering coffee shops, traveling slowly, and finding beauty in ordinary moments. Over time, it has grown into more than just a blog. It’s become an archive of my adventures, my thoughts, and the person I’m constantly becoming.
At my core, I’m a storyteller.
Writing was where it all began. Long before I started making videos, I was already putting feelings into words and turning my experiences into stories people could connect with. Today, storytelling has expanded beyond writing. I express it through film, photography, and the content I create across different platforms. Whether I’m behind a keyboard, holding a camera, or editing a video, my goal has always been the same—to make people feel something.
I have a deep appreciation for cinema and visual storytelling. Films inspire the way I shoot, edit, and experience the world. Photography has become another creative outlet, allowing me to slow down and preserve moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
Outside the creative world, endurance sports have become one of the defining parts of my life.
Since discovering cycling in 2020, I’ve logged more than 51,500 kilometers on the bike. I enjoy everything from quiet solo rides to bikepacking adventures, multi-day tours, road races, gravel races, and long-distance endurance challenges. For me, cycling has never been just about speed or fitness. It’s about freedom, curiosity, and seeing the world one pedal stroke at a time.
On the other hand, running has taught me a different kind of resilience. I’ve completed two marathons, earned my Spartan Trifecta in 2019, and finished Titan 77.7 in 2025, widely regarded as one of Asia’s toughest duathlons. These experiences continually remind me that growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone.
Before becoming a creator, I spent several years working as a District Coffee Master in a popular Coffee Chain. That chapter shaped the way I connect with people and taught me that every meaningful experience, whether it’s a perfectly brewed cup of coffee or a beautifully told story—comes from intention, patience, and genuine human connection.
Above everything else, I create because I love telling stories.
Some stories are written.
Some are filmed.
Some are photographed.
And some are lived before they’re ever shared.
If anything I create encourages someone to take the first ride, sign up for their first race, book that trip they’ve been postponing, or simply see the beauty in everyday life, then I’ve done exactly what I set out to do.
Welcome to marron is going.
I’m glad you’re here.