Tagged ‘Running’
- 10 Things I Would Never Say During Tempo Runs
The Tempo Run (or anaerobic threshold run or lactate-threshold run) was popularized by Jack Daniels, Ph.D. He defined it as “nothing more than 20 minutes of steady running at threshold pace.” He went on to say that 20 minutes is ideal, but you could vary this to suit the needs of a course. Based on [...]
- I Survived Crossfit!
Friday the 13th. (Insert horror music here.) Of all days to choose for our trial session for CrossFit, who was the dumb fool who scheduled such a nerve-wracking, lung-busting, sweat-inducing workout on the most ominous day of the year?! Oh wait, that was me! Good thing I dragged along 10 innocent TBR readers, plus a [...]
- Piolo to Massage TBR’s Foot After Timex Run This Sunday?
Note: You are now entering a TBR Dream Sequence. Please play along with me for 5 minutes… PIOLO: Miss you, TBR. Hope to see you on the race this Sunday. Will you run with me? ME: Oh P. Sorry, been busy! I’ve signed up for the Timex 16k but I don’t want any distraction from [...]
- Product Review: SPIbelt and SPIband Wrist and Ankle Pocket
If I could choose my favorite running gadgets for 2011, these two would definitely be in the top five: the SPIbelt and the SPIband Wrist and Ankle Pocket. The SPIbelt is a sleek, expandable, secure pouch that does not bounce at all. Key word: expandable. It can hold a smartphone, camera, keys, energy gels, and other [...]
- RedCord for Runners
Last week, my good friend Mitch Felipe-Mendoza invited me to a free trial session for Redcord. I heard about Redcord early last year from my best running buddy, Annie, who raved about it being a hit in Singapore where she works as a Pilates instructor. I dropped by the new b+b Studio in Infinity Tower [...]
- Running. It’s More Fun in the Philippines
- Image from It’s More Fun in The Philippines Website – Picking up on the Department of Tourism’s new (and oh-so controversial) slogan for the country: It’s More Fun in the Philippines, which I, by the way, actually like because it’s simple and true (so Pinoy diba?!), I came up with 10 reasons why it [...]
- Running with Champion Triathlete Arland Macasieb
The day before I left for San Francisco, I snuck in a run with Arland Macasieb at Ayala Alabang. – Arland is the cover of TBR Magazine – Nov/Dec 2011. Get your free copies! – For those of you who don’t know, Arland is the Philippine elite champion of the Ironman 70.3 2011 and a [...]
- Race Report: California International Marathon 2011
The Califonia International Marathon is a point to point, net downhill race. It starts at Folsom Dam, a 20-minute ride from Sacramento and ends at the finish line at California State Capitol in Sacramento. The course offers gentle rolling hills which allows for fast times and, subsequently, a high number of Boston qualifiers. No wonder [...]
- Pre-Race: Sacramento and California Int’l Marathon Expo
I arrived in Sacramento two days before the race giving me enough time to get acquainted with the city. It was my first time here. – Hello Sacramento! – The entire city of Sacramento—an easy 2-hour drive from San Francisco—is quaint, relaxed, and filled with character. The roads are flat and lined with beautiful autumn [...]
- California International Marathon 2011 – Done!
Just finished the California International Marathon in Sacramento! WOW. This was one fast course that made for a marathon that was one of the most enjoyable, hassle-free, and fun courses I have ever run. Highly recommended! Here’s a photo of fellow Pinoy runners and I at Capitol Park where the race ended. Everyone was happy [...]
