September 2010 Archive
- Low Fat Chocolate Milk for Recovery
I don’t know how many times I’ve read about LOW FAT CHOCOLATE MILK being a good recovery drink after a run. Experts say that the high protein and high carb combination make it the perfect drink to replenish tired muscles and replace lost fluids during an intense or long run. It’s been mentioned so many [...]
- Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time, there was a young sedentary mother who completely fell in love with running. It allowed her access to worlds she never thought existed and gave her the ability to attain the once unimaginable. It changed her life so much that she wanted others to learn about it too. So, she wrote…and [...]
- Fort Striders Run and a Little Bit More
TBR RACE REVIEW: FORT STRIDERS RUN DETAILS: Sept. 12, 2010, Bonifacio High Street RATING: THUMBS UP: – nice route – simple but attractive singlet – enough marshals – directional signs and kilometer markers – loot bag with bananas, Pocari Sweat, plus free Goody ponytail holders (I like!) BETTER JOB NEXT TIME: – started late – sudden [...]
- Shoe Review: Vibram Five Fingers
God knows how long I was pining for these shoes. Oh, most of you know too because of this old post: My Birthday Wishlist last May 2009. Good things come to those who wait. Last month, local distributors of Vibram, Barefootwear Inc., gave me a pair for road testing. – Bikila for Men (left) and [...]
- TBR Dream Marathon Update
To all future marathoners out there, hang on to your seats. Registration for TBR DREAM MARATHON will be coming soon! (I’ve gotten a few texts and emails from antsy and eager runners about how it’s taking so long! Relax, guys and girls.) A few important changes—I would call them improvements—for the race: 1) TBR DREAM [...]
- New Balance Power Run Moved to 20 Feb 2011
A letter from Anton Gonzales of Planet Sports: Greetings from your family at New Balance. We were intending to stage our Power Run on November 7 but have decided to move the date to 20 February 2011. This is to pave the way for the exciting introductions of our 2011 footwear and apparel line as [...]
- Gabriel Symphony Tomorrow in Alabang
If you wish to do some good through running, this may just be the right event for you. It’s Senator Pia Cayetano’s 8th Gabriel Symphony, a 12-hour event in Alabang in memory of her son, Gabriel, who lived only until 9 months old. RUN (AND PLEDGE) Everyone is invited to run, walk, or bike anytime [...]
- Free Talk on Natural Running on 3 Sept 2010
Fresh from the recent Ironman Camsur event, 8-time Ironman Finisher Arland Macasieb will discuss exercise physiology, heart rate zone training & racing and running biomechanics. Arland holds a Master’s Degree on Exercise Science from Montclair State University in the U.S. and is a 3-TIME Philippine National Triathlon Champion (2001, 2005 & 2006). When: FRI, Sept [...]
