July 2010 Archive
- TBR Magazine Out Tomorrow
TBR Magazine – July/August 2010 issue will be released tomorrow. Aaaah, finally!
Cover runners are power triathlete couple MARK AND DORAY ELLIS. Our theme for this issue is CROSS TRAINING so we’ve got a lot of articles in store for you!
Get your FREE copy at these stores within the week.
If you’re joining Rexona Run tomorrow, be [...] - New Balance Power Run on Nov. 7
Just got final confirmation from Bing Buenaventura that New Balance Power Run will be in Clark, Pampanga.
NEW BALANCE POWER RUN
Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010
Venue: Clark, Pampanga
Distances: 5k/ 10k/ 15k/ 25k
Race organizer: Extribe
Allow me to shed a few tears on this one. On November 7, I’ll be in New York for my ultimate dream race, but [...] - Mommy Milkshake Marathon Year 4 on 8 August 2010
I’m a runner. I’m a hands on mommy who breastfed both kids. Here’s an event that I can completely relate to and fully support: Mommy Milkshake Marathon, a fun run celebrating the joys of motherhood and breastfeeding.
My sister, Janice, an advocate of breastfeeding and co-owner of Mommy Matters Nursingwear, organizes this annual event. It’s not [...]
- The Bestie is Back
Whenever Annie is visiting Manila from Singapore where she’s based, we make the most out of the little time we have together. For some women, that would mean countless hours of spa dates, shopping sprees, and long chats over coffee. Not for Annie and I.
We spend our time running as much as we can.
MONDAY
Last Monday, [...] - Road Test: Newton Universal Racers
I got my first pair of Newtons a little over a year ago. It was the Newton Stability Trainers which I actually liked for its comfort and lightness. But, after using it for a handful of short runs, I was forced to lock it in a box when I started feeling minor knee pain, which [...]
- Sick of Being Sick
Talk about perfect timing. I had fever a few days ago and I’ve been coughing endlessly (and loudly) all week. With the nebulizer in my mouth last night, I easily computed the amount of hours I worked out all week: ZERO.
To think I was overly thrilled about NYC Marathon Training starting this week.
To [...] - Dasmarinas Run 2010
TBR RACE REVIEW: DASMARINAS RUN
DETAILS: 18 July 2010, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City
RATING:THUMBS UP:
small community affair
nice secure and safe route
kilometer markers
delightful post race freebies and raffleBETTER LUCK NEXT TIME:
some hydration stations only had Pocari Sweat, no water
lack of directional signs caused some 5k runners to lose their wayThe Dasma Run was a small and simple community [...]
- Week 1: NYC Marathon Training
Week One: July 19 to 25, 2010. Bring out the balloons and throw out the confetti! This is Week One of my NYC Marathon Training. I have been waiting for this week…for weeks!
Two months ago, I only had 2 marathon training programs to choose from: F.I.R.S.T. program which I’ve tried and tested in my past marathons [...] - How to Avoid Pitfalls of Long Distance Running on Phil. Daily Inquirer
There’s a very well-written article on “How to Avoid Pitfalls of Long-Distance Running” by Romina Austria on Philippine Daily Inquirer today. Click HERE to read the full article.
The article comes on the heels of the recent death of Remus Fuentes who passed away after the Milo Marathon. It provides us with a glimpse of Remus, a [...] - Robinsons Supermarket Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run 2010
TBR RACE REVIEW: ROBINSONS SUPERMARKET FIT & FUN WELLNESS BUDDY RUN 2010
DETAILS: Sunday, 11 July 2010, Bonifacio High Street
ORGANIZER: ExTribe
RATING: Excellent race! Highly recommended!THUMBS UP:
unique concept
pleasant marshals that greet you with a smile and a “good morning!”
clean and simple route
ample water stations
kilometer markers and directional signs
huge lootbag
relatively small race, but positive and happy vibeBETTER JOB [...]
