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Mizuno Run Club

Rumors were rife about an upcoming Mizuno Race and, like a good reporter ready to investigate a new story, I asked my sources to verify the information.

GOOD NEWS: Mizuno will have a 5k/10k/15k race tentatively set for December at SM Mall of Asia.

BETTER NEWS: Mizuno has a running clinic every other Thursday, 7 P.M. at Bonifacio High Street.

You know me, I don’t say no to running events…unless it’s too far, too early, or too idiotic. So, I found myself at Mizuno last night ready to see what this running clinic was about.

Mizuno Run Club

The Mizuno Run Club is headed by triathlete coach Miguel “Ige” Lopez. It is open to runners of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Last night was its 3rd clinic and a good number of runners showed up. Perhaps half of them were serious (even elite) runners (you know just by looking at their lean physiques and short shorts) and the other half were beginners to intermediate runners. The former was led by Miguel while the latter was guided by Paolo, Mizuno brand manager. They ran a short 3k around the area, which should steadily increase as the runners improve over time.

Mizuno Runners

- Look at them runners! 3k is a yawn for them –

While the runners (including Ben and Tricia of Happy Feet) reveled in their short run, I sat in the booth with Renz and KC, Mizuno marketing associate, sulking. Why did I leave my running attire behind? Had I not known that, despite a good 10k run earlier that afternoon, I would not be strong enough to resist the temptation of seeing other runners leaving me behind?

Fortunately, there were a lot of things to distract me from my petty problem. I met a simple and unassuming guy, Jujet De Asis, who turned out to be the 3rd fastest runner of 5k and 10k in the country. His PR is 16.43 minutes for 5k and 28.41 minutes for 10k. Gosh, his 10k PR is better than my 5k PR! Renz and I bombarded him with questions: How often does he train (6x a week), Where (at the Ultra oval), and Is Buenavista his friend or enemy (competitor during a race but friend at all other times).

Jujet De Asis

- Me and Jujet De Asis (Do you think speed is contagious? I certainly hope so!) -

Soon after, the runners had returned and we started an informal Q&A with Miguel Lopez. He was open to all our questions—from proper form to good nutrition—and generously provided all the information we so eagerly and quickly absorbed.

Mizuno Stretch

- Runners stretch. Ben (left) and Tricia (the only one with her arms down haha) of Happy Feet -

Miguel Lopez Q&A

- Miguel Lopez shows us the proper running form -

The Mizuno Running Club’s next session is on August 16, 2007, Thursday, 7 p.m. after which sessions will be held every other Thursday. During the next clinic, they will allow runners to test their running shoes during the run. After 5 consecutive attendance in the clinic, runners get a free Mizuno shirt. After 10 consecutive attendance, one gets a discount on Mizuno products. Registration is free.

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13 Responses to “Mizuno Run Club”

  1. hey, what’s up with ben not wearing his short shorts? haha

    e-rod said on Aug 10 07 at 9:59 AM Reply

  2. Ay, si Ige! I met him last year at the Carrera Habagat adventure race! Teammate siya ni Tricia Chiongbian (another one of my triathlete idols haha)

    marga said on Aug 10 07 at 10:47 AM Reply

  3. hahahahaah good thing i didn’t !!!!!!! I was terrified when i saw those mean looking elite runners. good thing i was able to join another group. :) Next week though…. i want to try and join the first wave. Crossing my fingers now for a really good work schedule next thursday. :D

    ben chan said on Aug 10 07 at 4:56 PM Reply

  4. cool! grabe talga si ige! he’s from dlsu too like me! thanks for the info jaymie! im probably going this thursday =) i bet il be seeing some happy feet runners, eventhough i dont know the faces of some =P hehe oh well, see you guys if ever then. ciao=)

    Drew said on Aug 11 07 at 2:43 PM Reply

  5. sadly nike has yet to start a clinic of its own…

    i wouldn’t want to disappoint my “sponsor” for another brand…

    hahahahaha! ben, it isn’t you without the short shorts.. :D

    jaymie, your hair looks different :P

    hitme64 said on Aug 11 07 at 4:37 PM Reply

  6. Me thinks Jujet has been pulling your legs. 5k in 16mins and 10k in 28 mins? Does that mean he does the last 5k in a 10k race in 12mins? Perhaps not, the world record is 12m 37s.

    Mrs Jujet said on Aug 11 07 at 7:17 PM Reply

  7. E-rod, you sound so disappointed! :)

    Marga, ang dami mong kilala ha!

    Ben, same here!

    Drew, hey, hope to see you. :)

    Hitme, sponsored ka pala! That’s why you have 7 nikes! :)

    Mrs jujet, I double checked. Jujet’s 5k is 16.43. Check this link

    http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2006/oct/15/yehey/sports/20061015spo5.html

    and his 10k is 28.41 in Adidas KOTR 2007 as posted in official results. Yup, he’s a fast one.

    bullrunner said on Aug 11 07 at 9:18 PM Reply

  8. i might not be able to join you guys on thursday! we have a company sportsfest sched on aug. 16, but if i’ll have time to drop by, register lang, run the first wave then leave.. :) sayang din yung t-shirt!!

    sucker for freebies! haha

    Renz said on Aug 13 07 at 9:39 AM Reply

  9. Jaymie! I’m gonna shoot this one for my running episode my boss gave me a go signal for this one! Yeahooooo! :-)

    marga said on Aug 13 07 at 9:40 AM Reply

  10. I heard about their running club. Maybe one day I will join–it’s just that it’s all the way in Makati–aargh!

    Mayi said on Aug 13 07 at 4:28 PM Reply

  11. wow, a free mizuno clinic? here, people pay clinics to teach them how to walk for 30 minutes, lol! seriously, i’m not sure what those elite runners (look at those legs!) are doing in a recently started clinic. it must be the free shirt (technical, i hope). or paid audience/participant? hehe!

    i think what the missus is trying to say is: if he can do 10K in 28.4min and his fastest 5K is 16.4min, then he must have able to run the remaining 5K of his record 10K in 12 minutes (28.4-16.4). or the other interesting conclusion based on that 10K record would be – at an even pace, it means he can run a 5K in 14.2m (28.4m / 2)! ’nuff with math, i still agree that that guy is fast!

    -ren (naiinggit sa mga rec runners na nasa pinas, dahil nasa malamig na planetang canada)

    ren said on Aug 14 07 at 4:44 AM Reply

  12. Renz, yeah just run the quick 3k. I don’t think we’ll have any more questions in the next meeting :)

    Mayi, the fort isn’t too far away! And it’s at night so for sure you won’t be puyat from a party the night before! hehehe

    Ren, yeah I’m suprised the elite runners are there too considering it was just a 3k at that time. Maybe they needed to practice their sprinting? Wag ka palang mainggit sa amin. Malakas ang ulan dito.

    bullrunner said on Aug 15 07 at 12:51 PM Reply

  13. Hi,

    Just wondering if this clinic is still on going? Will there be a clinic this October 11? I live near the fort and Mizuno store is kinda walking distance to my place. I’ve been running for quite some time now, but i like to know the proper way to do it. And I’d like to meet professional runners, as well as other people who loves running.

    How do I join the club? What do I do?

    taki said on Oct 09 07 at 1:40 PM Reply

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