How To Avoid Sudden Deaths During a Marathon

It is perplexing to know that a young, well-trained athlete could suddenly die during a marathon. Such tragic incident devastates the family and the whole community. As a matter of fact, sports itself is not a cause of enhanced mortality but it can trigger sudden death in runners with...

Product Review: Does Phiten Necklace Really Work?

This was a question at the Takbo.ph Forums.  It was a questions I asked myself too. You’d see Phiten products in most malls around the country.  The product claims to relieve fatigue by balancing the body’s signals that runs from brain to the body and thus regulating the body’s...

Running High from 0m to 300m

Last month, I was running in Iloilo.  This month, I ran in Bacolod.  This is the run I tried to prepare for.  It’s not a race but a run I’ve have been dreaming of doing for a long time.  The route is from Bacolod to Mambukal.  Since I was...

Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Everybody is crazy about chocolates because of its mouth-watering taste. From kids to adults, everyone drool at the very sight of that dark brownish slab of sweet temptation. We all love it and many of us feel kind of guilty indulging on it. Who doesn`t like eating chocolates, anyway?...

Video: New Asics Kayano 17 – Lightest Kayano Ever

The Asics Kayano got lighter with the new Asics Kayano 17.  It has shaved off half an once from the previous Kayano 16 making this new design the lightest Kayano shoe ever.  The Guidance line and the forefoot bed has been improved as well for a more efficient and...

Adidas Womens Supernova Glide 3 To Be Release January 2011

Adidas Supernova Glide 3 of Women will be available on January 2011.  It is miCoach compatible.  It has the features from the Supernova Glide 2 like the adiWear rubber compound for a durable outsole, the Formotion Technology at the heel and the Adiprene cushioning.  It also maintained the women’s-specific...

New Balance 870 Debuts at Chicago Marathon 2010

The New Balance 870 will be available during the marathon weekend in Chicago.  The New Balance 870 is lightweight stability running shoe designed for overpronators.  With a light support and a solid midfoot fit, the 870 give plenty of stability with quick response. NB 870 comes in Men’s and...

Nike Swift Running Sports Bra comes in Three Designs

Women’s biggest concern is a sports bra that provides the natural support and that conforms to her body need. Imagine how it can be uncomfortable for women to do their training routines without the proper ventilation and maximum support up there. Thanks to Nike for providing the most important...

Beware of Fools: 8 Running Tips for Safer Runs

Running is an enjoyable way to get fit and lose weight. I, myself, do my early morning runs when my hectic schedule permits. As my running techniques improve, it became a pleasurable activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, running outside has its cons, too. I was startled to...

PT-1000 – The World’s Most Durable Running Shoes Yet

Many runners would ask the question:  How long do a running shoe last?  or when to replace a running shoe?  Answers would differ as to how many miles a shoe typically last.  I would often read that running shoes would last about 400-600 miles.  Some were able to take...