Category: Training

Barefoot Running Benefits Explained in Recent Breakthrough Research

There has been much debate on whether barefoot running is really beneficial to runners.  To those who strongly advocate it say that it is the natural form of running and it eliminates common injuries.  They are even blaming our running shoes for the injuries we get because these shoes...

Are you running safe? Take the Awareness Test

Safety is an important factor when running.  Whenever we run in the highway, we are very prone to a lot of dangers that can cost us our lives.  There are dogs who chases us.  Cars that can sweep us.  And even humans who harms us.  We have to pay...

Gearing up for First Time Runners

Thinking of what to wear for you runs is actually simple.  Even thought a lot of brands and gears are available in the market, the beauty of running is in its simplicity. There’s not much to buy since you may already own them. What I love about running is...

Travel Smart and Run Smarter

Because of running, I have more reasons to travel.  I don’t want to be in a new place without getting a chance to run on it.  I even find it acceptable to have missed swimming in Boracay last April but never missed to run a 10K along the shores. ...

How to Choose a Sports Bra for Running

Here is a question from Sari about choosing sports bras for running.  Since I am not an expert in this topic, I asked The Fitmommy to answer the question.  Fitmommy is a runner and a mother to the cute and adorable, Sky.  You can visit her blogs at The...

How do I join Takbo.ph?

This is a very common question about the website. Many people still have the impression that Takbo.ph is some kind of a running club or an organized body of runners. First, Takbo.ph is not a running club. We are an online community that gathers runners and would-be runners to...

List of Acronyms for Runners

Clueless on what they mean with those acronyms?  Here is a collection of often used acronyms by Filipino Runners.   If you have questions or suggestions, please email to admin@takbo.ph. Now you can impress them and that you are serious about being a runner.  Start using these acronyms even...

Takbo101: How do I start running?

Here is a question from Peth thru email. “I want to get into running as a form of exercise.  How do I start?  Who do i contact? I am very interested to get into this thing.  Thank you.” Hi Peth, Thank you for you email and thank you for...

Using and Dissecting the Timing Chip

Dear Cristine, First, in behalf of all the male runners, I congratulate you for finishing your 3K run last week at the Run for Home.  We are really happy that you were able to join us.  Unfortunately, I haven’t seen you since I did a 21K but I saw ...

What Race Organizers Ask from Runners Before the Race

Since I started Takbo.ph, I have meet and talked with several race organizers and race sponsors.  This gave me a lot of insights on what is happening behind the scenes.  From our conversations, I learned that we as runners have a part in making the race successful, more pleasant...