Running Shoe Feature: Adidas Supernova Glide 2
I received a new pair of running shoes from adidas. These are the adidas Supernova Glide 2 which are designed for neutral gait runners who needs lots of cushioning or absorption for their runs. It also has a little stability support for high arches. The Supernova Glide 2...
Five Tips On How to Run Safe While Listening to Music
Previously, we talked about the great benefits of listening to music while running. While it is beneficial to a workout, some are concerned about the safety of the runners while listening to music. In fact, there were some races before that do not allow runners to wear headphones. Here...
My 2011 Runner’s Wish List #3: Jogging Strollers
We will be adding a new member to the family and it’s a boy. Quennie is expected to give birth by February or even late in January. We started buying baby stuffs already like baby clothes and feeding bottles. No running shoes or singlets for now. But one of...
Meeting My Hydration Needs for the Marathon
I’m training for my third marathon this month with the hope of shaving at least 10 minutes from my previous time. After finishing two marathons early this year, I realized that I need to respect the distance and prepare for it. My weekend training started from 15K; I am...
Takbo.ph Guide to Running in Corregidor
We had a company outing to Corregidor last September. It was an overnight trip and we enjoyed the day tour around the island and the night tour inside the Malinta Tunnel. The following morning, I asked permission if I can run around the island instead of joining the morning...
Book Signing: Barefoot Running with Michael and Jessica
Quennie and I, and other Takbo.ph Forum members, joined the 1st Annual Run Barefoot Clinic held last November 30, 2010 at R.O.X. The speakers where no other than the authors of the book Barefoot Running: Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee. The clinic was a short one but full of...
My 2011 Runner’s Wish List #2: Huarache
The barefoot revolution is taking the world of running, jogging and walking upside down. What makes it exciting is the innovation that comes with it. New running shoe designs. New running techniques. New running books to read. I am a happy owner of two barefoot shoes from Vivo Barefoot...
Garmin Connect is Using Bing Maps and I Don’t Like It
I just upload the data from my Garmin Forerunner 405 and was excited to see how my run in Dumaguete looked like in the map. The review map is one of the features I like about the Garmin but to my surprise there was a change in Garmin Connect. ...
Eat, Pray, Run in Dumaguete – Part 1
To run in Dumaguete is in my bucket list. Quennie and I visited this city in 2006 and we wanted to go back again for another vacation. Maybe visit Apo Island and Siquijor like what we did before, especially Siquijor. But this weekend, it was just a trip in...
Six Benefits of Music to Running and Exercise
Running and music goes well together. You would see a lot runners listening to music while running and there are a lot of music players and accessories made specifically for runners. I even remember running beside someone who used the loudspeakers of a cellphone to play the same music...