List of Acronyms for Runners

Clueless on what they mean with those acronyms?  Here is a collection of often used acronyms by Filipino Runners.   If you have questions or suggestions, please email to admin@takbo.ph. Now you can impress them and that you are serious about being a runner.  Start using these acronyms even...

Optic Nerve Squeezebox IC : In for Review by Q

Optic Nerve provided me with a pair sports eyewear to test and review. It's part of the Interchangeable (IC) style collection and comes with four different lens tints.  Optic Nerve Squeezebox IC: Pretty in Pink Here are some OPTIC NERVE Squeezebox IC features:  Provides 100% UV protection Available in...

Takbo101: How do I start running?

Here is a question from Peth thru email. “I want to get into running as a form of exercise.  How do I start?  Who do i contact? I am very interested to get into this thing.  Thank you.” Hi Peth, Thank you for you email and thank you for...

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 ...