Tagged ‘Running’
- 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 [...]
- Run for Pinoy Glory: Support Filipino Athletes in London 2012
Run for Pinoy Glory is a fundraising run to help the Philippine National Team competing in the London 2012 Games. Click HERE to read an article is posted on the British Embassy website. Race: Run for Pinoy Glory Date: 7 January 2012 Location: Bonifacio Global City Distances: 3K, 5K, 10K, 21K (with special categories for [...]
- Running in San Francisco
Hello from San Francisco! I arrived a few days ago in preparation for California International Marathon (CIM) in Sacramento on Sunday, December 4, 2011. – Union Square is ready for Christmas – - Powell Street Station – - Cable car on Powell Street – - Hills of San Francisco. Thank God I’m not running 42k [...]
- TBR Magazine Out Now
Grab your FREE copy of TBR Magazine now! Click HERE to view the stores where you can find us. TBR Magazines will also be included in RUN BGC lootbags tomorrow. On the cover, Arland Macasieb, US-based 2011 Philippine Elite Champion for Ironman Philippines 70.3, 11-time Ironman Finishers, and 2011 Boston Qualifier with a time of…take [...]
