The clinic started with a talk on duathlons by my triathlon coach, Andy Leuterio, a brief talk on bikes by owner of Dan’s Bike Shop and Specialized distributor, Joey Ramirez, and, lastly, an introduction to bike fitting by Edmund Mangaser of All Terra.

- Coach Andy Leuterio -

– with Joey Ramirez of Dan’s Bike Shop -

- with Edmund Mangaser, Coach Andy, and my bf, the Shiv, during the talk on bike fit. Photo courtesy of Total Fitness -

After the informative talks, the workout began. It was a—get this—bike-run-bike-run-bike session. Phew!  It was tough. (Big mistake for running an 8k tempo that morning.)

There was a lot of grunting and groaning from all 30 participants, including myself. A wonderfully intense workout that left me soaked in sweat yet happy.

- Fitness First Team -

– with other participants of the Duathlon Clinic -

- Claiming my raffle prize with Zinnia, Tin of Runnr, and Coach Andy. Thanks Runnr! -

To help enthusiasts of all levels prepare properly for duathlon races, Newton and RUNNR in partnership with Bonifacio Global City and Fitness First will conduct a “Discover Duathlon,”a run-bike clinic on May 10, 7-9 pm at the building B3 Activity Pod of Bonifacio High Street in front of RUNNR.

Breaking down the basics and the more technical aspects of the sport is Andy Leuterio, a veteran of many local and international races including the Ironman 70.3 in Las Vegas and in Camarines Sur.

The clinic will cover everything duathlon, from gear and proper workouts to tips on the course and in the transition areas. Choosing, handling and fitting of other equipment such as protective gear and bicycles will also be discussed in the clinic. Edmund Mangaser of All Terra Cyclery and Joey Ramirez of Dan’s Bike Shop will also be there as resource speakers.

The participants, which will be limited to 30 persons, also get a chance to experience scientific training with the Tri Team SB-RUNNR.

To join, visit RUNNR Bonifacio High Street from May 7 to 10 and pay the registration fee. The clinic is valued at P1,000 but registration fee is P395 only.

• Newton singlet
• Runnr Elite Socks Single
• snacks

For more on running and world-class running gear, visit www.runnr.com.ph, facebookcom/RUNNRPhils or newtonrunning.com or follow RUNNR on twitter.com/RUNNRStore.

1)    4-DAY RUNNR SALE

• Jan 20 (Fri) to 23 (Mon), 2012
• Enjoy up to 25% off on regular priced items from top running brands – Adidas, Brooks, Newton, Vibram Five Fingers, CW-X, Smith Optics and Polar Heart Rate Monitors
• valid in BHS only

2)    FREE ACCEL! (Gift-with-purchase Promo)

• Jan 21 (Sat) to 23 (Mon), 2012
• Free one (1) pc. Accel Energy gel for a min. purchase of p1,000
• note: valid only for single minimum receipt purchase, it’s not for EVERY p1,000 purchase, so even if customer buys p2,000 worth he won’t get 2pcs of Accel gels
• valid in both BHS and ATC stores

3)    RACEDAY GIVEAWAYS

• Jan 22, Sunday
• Run to RUNNR Bonifacio High Street wearing any RUNNR merchandise on January 22, Raceday & win a prize!
• Participant should wear any RUNNR merchandise ( shirt, singlet, cap, visor, lanyard, racebelt or socks)
• Present your TIMEX RUN 2012 race bib to join the pick a prize activity. Valid from 8am-10am, for the first 100 lucky winners
• valid in BHS only

Press Release from Runnr…

An upcoming weekly series of lectures on running will fire up the interests of both beginners and advanced runners as they will get to know innovative health and training tips, strength and conditioning techniques, and other important strategies that will take them further into their sport.

The RUNNR Academy, sponsored by the innovative and highly defined sports store RUNNR in partnership with Run BGC (Bonifacio Global City) and Newton Running, will be launched on March 23, 2011 at 7:00 pm.

The evening lectures will be conducted by well-known runners and coaches like Jaymie Pizarro, Jim Saret, Andy Leuterio, Lit Ornubia, Edsel Vengco, Edward Kho, and other experts.

Some of the topics they will discuss will include the application of the correct method of running; the importance of having a strong physical framework; techniques to acclimatize, avoid dehydration and run with the sun; determining the ideal weight, right nutrition, heart rate, and other health concerns.

Every Wednesday 7pm, the lecture is free for all. The lectures will be held subsequently every Wednesday until May 25, 2011, and will be followed by Group Runs at 8:00 p.m. (except for DAY 1, March 23).

Participants will be divided into two groups of Basic and Advanced runners, each limited to 30 individuals and to be led by two coaches along a predetermined route inside the Bonifacio Global City. Group stretching and other drills will ensure that the participants will get the most benefits out of each session.

The RUNNR Academy running clinics is on a first come, first served basis. There will be no pre-registration. Interested runners must register on the spot at the clinic. For more information visit RUNNR at building B3 of Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City, call tel. no. 403-1787 or log onto to www.runnr.com.ph; search FB: RUNNR

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Launching day of RUNNR Academy is on March 23, 7pm, Wed.
• Registration for the group runs is on March 23.
• Group runs will start on DAY 2, on March 30.
• Note: if a runner misses the group runs for 2 consecutive Wednesdays, his/her slot will be opened to new interested runners

Clinic will be held on March 5 & 6 at the Active Zone of Ayala Center Cebu. For complete details on the clinic, see below schedule and topics to be discussed.

RUNNR Academy will hold two sessions so those who can’t make it on Friday can still catch the 2^nd class on Saturday.

CLINIC SCHEDULE:

Class 1 – March 5 , 6-8 pm
Class 2 – March 6, 1-3 pm

TOPICS:

• Common running errors in recreational runners
• Attributes of Elite Runners
• Running posture: landing/foot strike and push off
• Running tools, drills and skills
• Formula for speed

SPEAKER:

Arland Macasieb
Exercise Physiologist , M.A. in Exercise Science Montclair State University
Two-time Southeast Asian Games Bronze Medalist – Triathlon (2005, 2007)
Three-time Philippine National Triathlon Champion (2001, 2005, 2006)
Six-time Ironman Finisher

1. RUNNR PRE-HOLIDAY TREAT (until Nov 30)

- Free Limited Edition I’m a RUNNR T-Shirt, for a minimum purchase of P5,000 and above.

2. NEWTON 4-DAY TREAT (Nov 13 to 16)

- Buy any Newton racer and get 10% off plus a free limited edition I’m a RUNNR shirt
- For every pair of Newton Guidance Trainers, get a free Newton premium shopping bag and a limited edition I’m a RUNNR shirt

By the way, to Cebuano runners: you’ll have to wait just a wee bit longer for the Runnr Cebu. Store opening has been postponed to 1st week of December.

Good news to Cebuano runners out there: Runnr is looking for people to join their team. The number one criteria: You have to be a passionate runner. If you are interested, you can email hrd@runnr.com.ph. By the way, running and trying out the gear is definitely part of the job!

UPDATE: RUNNR will be located in 2/F Ayala Center, Cebu.

This is going to be one interesting and informative talk. The topics are well-chosen and very technical. And, the speakers are both great athletes; they’ve both done the Ironman six times!

Too bad I’ll be abroad on the 26th. I highly recommend you register already as there are only 50 slots open.

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RUNNR Academy
presents

“The Science of Running”

Aug 26, 2009, Wednesday
RUNNR, Bldg. B3, Bonifacio High Street

Heart Rate Training for Running – 6:00pm
· running at the right intensity to improve performance
· pairing training goals with the right target heart rate zone

Speaker: Adrian Mok
Singapore representative, Ironman World Championship (2004, Hawaii)

Optimal Running Technique – 7:00pm
· Common running errors in recreational runners
· Attributes of Elite Runners
· Running Posture; landing/foot strike and push off
· Running Tools, drills and skills
· Formula for Speed

Speaker: Arland Macasieb
Exercise Physiologist, M.A. in Exercise Science Montclair State University
Two-time Southeast Asian Games Bronze Medalist – Triathlon (2005, 2007)
Three-time Philippine National Triathlon Champion (2001, 2005, 2006)
Six-time Ironman Finisher

To register:

• Send your details (full name, bday, mobile no.) to lawrence.navarro@runnr.com.ph
• wait for the confirmation of your registration
• open to 50 slots only
• first come, first serve
• come in running attire to participate in some drills demo

For inquiries:
Call Lawrence Navarro
642-4414 to 15
628-1282 to 83 loc 225

This running clinic is presented by RUNNR, in partnership with Polar and Newton Running.

I’m a flat footed, overpronating runner. And, I swear by my Spenco insoles. Last year, I had custom orthotics made (it cost me a hefty P4,000 plus huge blisters on my foot after Buddy Run 2008) but it’s weight and thickness made it uncomfortable for me to run. I think the pair I got wasn’t made for runners.  What a waste.

Last night, I passed by Runnr store on the way home from dinner and spotted Toby, owner of Runnr, inside his store. I wished him good luck for Runnr’s grand opening on Friday and, before I knew it, I had been invited to try out his new customized insole machine called FLASHFIT.

The FLASHFIT basically follows the shape of your foot and molds the insole accordingly. It looks like a miniature xerox machine for the foot and, truth be told, it practically performs like one as the customized insole is ready in as little as 10 seconds.

– Retail price: P3,950 for runners. They have customized insoles for bikers too -

– Sideview of Conform-able Insole -

The insoles are called CONFORM-ABLE. These are 75% pre-molded so that when one steps on the machine, the insole is quickly customized to your foot by 25%. According to the packaging, the insole provides cushioning and anti-vibration, stability, and propulsion. It is thinner than my Spenco orthotic insoles, but it feels like there’s more arch support.  

As the rest of the Runnr staff watched, Toby began to demonstrate how the flashfit worked. Should you decide to get insoles (which I highly recommend), here are the steps we took to get the insoles customized for my foot:

1. Check my arch. I was asked to stand on a contraption to determine if am low-, neutral-, or high-arched. I stood on it for several seconds, took a step back, and saw an imprint of my foot. With my very low arches, Toby said that I was the perfect runner for this job. Great! It was obvious my left had a very low arch while the right was slightly better. Toby asked if I was left-handed (yes, I am) and explained that as a lefty, the left leg is more dominant hence the lower arch on the left. Now I know why it’s my left leg that’s always beset by injuries.

– See everyone staring at my feet? Good thing they provided Runnr socks (which I loooove by the way). If you plan to try this, bring socks if your feet-conscious -

– Can you see my arch? Or the lack of it? -

2. Measure the insole for my foot. I was asked to step on the insole to ensure that I got the correct size.

3. Step on the Flashfit platform. Position your feet properly by aligning your foot with the arrows. Put your weight in the middle.

4. Practice neutral position of foot. Toby asked me to position my foot properly by lifting my arch upward so that the two notches near my ankles were out. (See photo below) This would put my foot in neutral position, the way it should be. And, that would be the same position I had to use when I stepped on the insole later on.

– Toby checks if I’m positioning my feet properly. It should be in neutral position -

5. Insole is heated for a few seconds right before my eyes.

– Cooking time! -

6. Insole is placed under the foot. Step on the insole in neutral position (as mentioned in no. 6) Wait a few seconds.

6. Voila, it’s done! Allow the insole to rest for 2 hours before using.

7. At home, you may cut insoles to fit your shoe or follow shape of your old insoles.

PRICE LIST:

UNIVERSAL COMFORT (1/2) – For low arches - 1,350.00
UNIVERSAL COMFORT - For low arches – 1,750.00
UNIVERSAL CUSHION - For neutral to high - 1,850.00
UNIVERSAL ENERGY - For flat/no arches – 1,950.00
UNIVERSAL GEL PAD - 950.00

MULTI PLUS - 3,450.00
BIKE PLUS – 3,950.00
RUN PLUS – 3,950.00

Now available at Runnr, Bonifacio High Street

For more info, visit conform-able insoles website here.

RUNNR, a pure running specialty store in Bonifacio High Street, is giving away five (5) top-of-the-line running shoes from top brands like NEWTON, ADIDAS, NIKE, MIZUNO AND NEW BALANCE. To get a chance to win, simply add us on Facebook and post your thoughts about running on our wall.

Winners will be announced on the Grand Opening of RUNNR on July 17, 2009, 8:30 PM.

So add RUNNR store on Facebook now and run to Bonifacio High Street on the 17th.

FREE RUNNING ACCESSORIES will be given away to the FIRST 100 runners who visit our store. Remember, be there on July 17, 8:30 PM onwards for a chance to take home running accessories. See you there!


*Deadline of entries is on July 17, 2009, 4 PM.

*For Philippine Residents only




Mechanics for RUN AWAY WITH FREE RUNNING SHOES Promo:


1. Write your thoughts about the sport of running and get a chance to win FREE Running shoes at RUNNR. 


2. 5 Lucky participants will win Free Running Shoes at RUNNR (Bonifacio High Street).
3. Deadline of entries is on July 17, 2009, 4:00pm.
4. Winning entries will be notified via e-mail and will be contacted by RUNNR for the details on how to claim the prize. 

5. In claiming the prize, winner must present 2 valid IDs and the printed notification e-mail from RUNNR .


6. Winners will be announced on July 17, 2009, 8:30pm at RUNNR, Bonifacio High Street. 



Mechanics for 1st 100 guests in RUNNR:



The first 100 guests (ages 5 & up) who will register in the “I AM A RUNNR” booth on July 17, 2009, 8:30pm onwards will be given FREE running accessories via “pick-a-prize”.

UPDATE: The first 50 RUNNR customers with a minimum purchase of P 1,000.00 will be given a singlet worth P 600.00

Note:
- All RUNNR customers who purchased running accessories P 1,000.00 and up from 8:30pm onwards on July 17, 2009 will register in the cashier, for RUNNR staff to monitor the number of customers who will be entitled to the promo.
- Customer’s receipt will be validated and will be signed by RUNNR staff to avoid duplication of use of the receipt.
- Customers who will qualify for the singlet will register in the cashier.

For more information on this promo, please log on to RUNNR accounts:

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