Nature Valley Adventure Journal and New Granola Flavor

If you want to keep track of your adventures – be it running, cycling,  swimming or mountaineering, this planner is made for you! The Nature Valley 2011 planner has the calendar for all of your journeys.   Adventure Journal and the Oats 'n  Dark Chocolate bars   The planner...

Which Shoe Will Debut in the Philippines

One evidence that there is a running boom in the country is the coming of new brands for running in the Philippines.  We have seen new labels like Newton and Vivobarefoot in shelves of running stores.  Brooks and K-Swiss also made exciting comebacks.  It is not just for running...

35th National MILO 2011 Marathon Schedule

The 35th Milo Marathon has release its schedules for the elimination legs and the finals. This year, there are 18 elimination legs. Bacolod is back on the list! This was the first Milo leg I joined for me to run at my hometown. The first leg starts in Laoag...

Thank You Volunteers – Condura Run 2011

To the Takbo.ph volunteers for the Condura Skyway Marathon 2011, thank you for your time and your support.  I hope you enjoyed this unique experience in helping fellow runners reach their goals. Hope to get your support in the next Takbo.ph project. Check our volunteers in action at my...

Condura Marathon Photos by Takbo.ph

While working with the volunteers for the Condura Skyway Marathon, some of us took pictures of the runners from the event.  Here are the photos that I have taken from Condura Run 2011.  Pictures are mostly of the volunteers and the 21K/42K runners. More photos from other volunteers. Photos...

Asics Releases Limited Edition GEL Kayano 17

Asics has just release a limited edition of the GEL Kayano 17 in selected retailers in the US.  The limited edition Kayano differs in the colors from the original release.  The Kayano 17 men's shoe gets a blue and yellow colorway while the Kayano 17 women's get a red...

adidas adiZero F50 Runner Shoe Feature

The new adidas adiZero F50 Runner will be released in adidas Running Zones this week.  Here are some photos of the upcoming running shoe that traces its origin from FIFA World Cup 2010.   The F50 was a popular football shoe during the FIFA World Cup 2010 worn by...

14 Important Tips on What To Do the Day Before the Marathon

You have completed the hardest part of your marathon training but it doesn’t calculate the outcome of your race. Additional intense training prior to the race can only prompt injury. What you do the day before the marathon can greatly affect your race performance. A personal checklist and some...

Pinto Beans and Lentils

You should try this simple vegetarian food.  I love eating baked beans from the can but this time, I added some twist to it by adding lentils and pairing it with hot tortilla chips.  This was my dinner already. This dish is simple to prepare.  In fact, all of...

Does Running Make Love Stronger?

Just in time for the month of love, I have a curious question.  Does running make love stronger?  Do you love your partner more because you run?  Or maybe you found someone special because of running? Exactly three years ago, I asked Quennie to marry me.  Read the story...