Kenny’s Open Urbanite – An Amazing Night Race
Did you see that? About 3,000 people running through McKinley Hill. When I entered the area after our 10K turnaround point, I could see plenty of heads bobbling thru the course and the glow sticks danced along the streets. So this is how a night race looks like. I...
Newton Gravity Trainers: On the Race Review
I was running with my Newtons Gravity Trainers for a few weeks so far. But I was not able to run with it as often as I want to since it has been raining during my scheduled runs. I was able to run with the Newton for only 16...
Polar RS300X Multi Sport Watch : My First Look
I got a loan unit from Polar. Just in time for my practice for the Milo Marathon in Bacolod. My Garmin 405 is still in "coma" so I don't have anything to track my trainings for pace and distance. Enter Polar RS300X. I have seen this in display in...
Adizero Aegis: In For Review
I attended the weigh in during the Adizero Challenge last Friday at Greenbelt 3. It was attended by some media and fellow running bloggers. Adidas had a weighing scale in front for us to weigh our shoes and to compare it with the Adizero series of its own class. ...
CW-X Stabilyx Product Review
If I were not a fan of hydration belts, wearing short shorts and tights were the last thing I would wear when running. First and foremost, wearing them is challenging. I even started running wearing jogging pants since I am a very conservative person and shy to show off...
Newton Gravity Trainers: In for Review
Just got my Newton Gravity Trainers last Friday. This was my raffle prize from the Runnr Grand Opening last July 10. I still have to test them and provide my review. Although I believe you have read a few of them already, so I just might talk how these...
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...
How Gait Analysis Help in Choosing The Right Shoe
My first running shoe in 2006 gave me a lot of problems. To begin with, it was not even a real running shoe. It was a crosstrainer I think. Then I started to learn about pronation and in choosing the right shoe. It was not easy. Selecting the right...
First Time at Second Wind: A Review
We have been invited by Hector to their shop since its opening day last March. But it was only last Sunday that Quennie and I were able to visit the Second Wind Running Store. Getting to the shop was far from our place but it was pretty easy. We...