VIDEO: This Marathon Mistake Can Cost You The Medal
When you join running events, it is important to watch where you are going. It is always a good idea to study the map and not to rely everything on the officials. It can cost you the top finisher’s spot if you miss the road. Just like what happened...
Takbo.ph is Not Connected to Club Astoria and the Club Astoria Raffle
It’s Friday and I should be in a good mood. But I just received an email from a fellow runner who is very upset with Takbo.ph. I was surprised on why the site has offended him. I read the email and it is about a Club Astoria agent calling...
Nike Introduces Nike+ SportWatch GPS
It’s the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas where consumer products and hot gadgets are being announced and showcased. Nike just announced a new gadget for runners, a Nike Sportswatch with GPS! Unlike the Nike+ iPod, the Nike+ Sportswatch now comes with GPS powered by Tomtom. ...
Video: Running For Beginners at PinoyMD
This video is a feature from the show PinoyMD at GMA. It was a timely feature since it was shown on January 2 as part of their New Year’s Special. They featured running to encourage beginners to try it out as an exercise to stay fit for the year. ...
Video: What Makes a Good Running Form?
Many new and aspiring runner would ask me how to run correctly. I would often wonder if there is indeed the right way to run or a muscle by muscle, bone by bone detail on how should a runner run. But running form seems to vary between all runners. ...
8 Back-to-Basics Running Tips to Start the Year Right
It is the first week of 2011 and I'm sure a lot of you are already hitting the road to train for your events or simply enjoy the run. Keep this year fun and injury-free by remembering the basics. Here are 8 basic tips that I'm am sure many...
Happy New Year to the Filipino Running Community
Happy New Year fellow runners. Wishing you a prosperous new year. More miles for 2011. Keep on running everyone. It will be another great year. Greetings from Takbo.ph....
Takbo.ph Exclusive: 2011 Runner’s Horoscope
Happy New Year Runners. Who knows what is in store for you in 2011? Well, Takbo.ph Knows. 😀 I have consulted my ever reliable Crystalball and here is a fearless forecast for the runners in 2011. Previous forecasts by my Crystalball has been fairly accurate. But the predictions below...
BGC: A Place for Passionate Runners
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is considered as one of the popular running places in Manila. My first fun run that started my passion for running was the Philippine International Marathon in 2006 at BGC, which was then commonly called The Fort or Fort Bonifacio. Today, Bonifacio Global City gathers...
It’s Official! 10.10.10 Run for Pasig Break the Guinness Record
“This is it. This is really really is it is it.” 😀 The organizers of the 10.10.10 A Run for the Pasig River have received the official certificate from the Guinness World Records for having the most number of participants in a racing event. The final count is 116,...