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For the month of August, Adidas invites everyone to join the AdiZero Gram Challenge.  Runners may bring in their current running shoes for a weigh in and if it is lighter than 265g for men or 245g for women, then the runner gets 20% off on adiZero Aegis, adiZero Boston, or adiZero Tempo.  

Details:

• Promo is valid from August 1-31, 2009.
• Baseline weight is 265g based on adiZero Aegis Men’s UK size 8.5. For women’s running shoes, the weight to beat is 245g based on adiZero Women’s UK size 5.5.
• If shoes are lighter than 265g for mens and 245g for womens you automatically get 20% discount on your adiZero purchases.
• If shoes are heavier than the baseline weight given, please see grid below:
  • 1g to 20g heavier = 5% off
  • 21g to 40g heavier = 10% off
  • 41g to 60g heavier = 15% off
  • 61g to 80g heavier = 20% off

TECHNICAL INFO:

ADIZERO AEGIS: Php 5495
A faster, sleeker lightweight trainer. Designed with ForMotion upper and ground-adapting 3D ForMotion unit for smoother, more natural touchdowns at high speeds Airmesh upper for maximum ventilation. Asymmetric upper construction to avoid forefoot pressure. Moulded respoEVA sockliner for anatomical fit and great step-in comfort. Non-slip lining for comfort and performance. Extended TORSION SYSTEM bar for heel and midfoot stability. Full forefoot adiPRENE+ for foot propulsion & efficiency adiWEAR outsole for best durability in high wear areas. Forefoot lugs for traction on road surfaces.

ADIZERO BOSTON: Php 4995
A serious lightweight distance trainer that is built for speed. Made to stay responsive and fast through the hardest training. Your feet will be flying. Airmesh upper for maximum ventilation. Moulded respoEVA sockliner for anatomical fit and great step-in comfort. Non-slip lining for comfort and performance adiPRENE-maintains forefoot propulsion & efficiency. adiPRENE provides protection from harmful impact forces. TORSION SYSTEM for midfoot integrity. Forefoot blown rubber combines lightweight with grip. Ventilation zone in the shank area. adiWEAR outsole for best durability in high wear areas.

ADIZERO TEMPO – MEN: Php 5095
The lightest shoe in its class, adiZero Tempo gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t. Pure and simple in appearance and function, this is the ultimate running shoe. Airmesh upper for maximum ventilation. Perforated EVA tongue for light weight comfort and breathability, dual layer adiLite/respoEVA sockilner for great step-in & motion comfort (antimicrobial). Non-slip lining for comfort and performance. adiPRENE+ maintains forefoot propulsion & efficiency. Dual density midsole for pronation control. ForMotion for motion control & ground adaptability. adiWEAR outsole for best durability in high wear areas. Blown rubber outsole for lightweight grip and cushion.

ADIZERO TEMPO – WOMEN
The lightest shoe in its class, adiZero Tempo gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t. Pure and simple in appearance and function, this is the ultimate running shoe. Airmesh upper for maximum ventilation. Perforated EVA tongue for light weight comfort and breathability, dual layer adiLite/respoEVA sockilner for great step-in & motion comfort (antimicrobial). Non-slip lining for comfort and performance. adiPRENE+ maintains forefoot propulsion & efficiency. Dual density midsole for pronation control. ForMotion for motion control & ground adaptability. adiWEAR outsole for best durability in high wear areas. Blown rubber outsole for lightweight grip and cushion.

Last Saturday, Hubby and I woke up early in the morning eager to get dressed for our date. That’s a date for a long, slow run with running friends, that is.

Plan was to meet our good friend, Kim, at Forbes Park together with our other running friends, Jun & Mariel (The Solemates), Ben Chan (Photographer on the Run), and Vince of Finish Line.

The rain was pouring outside, but a quick text to everyone confirmed what I had known even before I got out of bed. Rain or shine, this run was pushing through. We were all crazy running addicts who would not let the rain stop us from getting our fix. Secretly, I bet half of us were looking forward to getting our feet wet (no pun intended).

By 6:45 a.m., we were all at Kim’s place ready to go. Jonel (Bugobugo) had decided to join us at the last minute. He had actually ran all the way to Kim’s place!

We started running without a plan which, in hindsight, made the run more enjoyable. There was no target pace nor distance. Most of us didn’t know where we were headed as Kim would only yell left or right to those who led the group.

We ran at a slow pace, around 7 min/km, all the way. Under the cool, cloudy weather, we ran out of South Forbes and into North Forbes then entered Dasmarinas and headed back to South Forbes again. There was a lot of talk and laughter, the kind that makes you go on and on without realizing how far or how long you’ve been running. We stopped once to hydrate with Gatorade, take in some Hammer gels, run to the little ladies’ room, and went off to run again.  True enough, when we ended the run, we clocked in at 1 hour 53 minutes for a 15km long, slow run.

– with my running idol and host, Kim – 

As we cooled down and stretched on the road near our cars, Kim welcomed us into her home. She took us straight from the garage into her swimming pool and invited us in. One by one, still in our running apparel, we entered the pool—some hesitating (such as my hubby) while others were easier to persuade (such as Ben who dove right in). We stretched in the pool, allowed our tired muscles to recover from the run, and laughed and talked some more.

– Best cool down ever! –

Several minutes later and after hot showers for each one of us, a runners’ breakfast greeted us in the dining area. Crisp bacon, omelets and fried eggs, whole wheat bread and rice, plus hot brewed coffee were laid out for us to devour. We enjoyed the meal over more conversation, so much so that by the time we left, it was lunch time already!

What a great way to spend a Saturday. Thank you Kim for our little runners’ get together. Until the next time!

LEVI’S FUN RUN

Venue: Bonifacio Global City
Distance: 1.5k/ 3k/ 5k
Fee: P300
Registration: July 20 to Aug 18, 2009
Register at: Levi’s Kids Trinoma, Levis and Dockers in Gateway, Levi’s Greenbelt 5, Levi’s Market Market.
For info: Call LSPI HR at 889-9301 ext 2122 or 2123 or King Bernas 0908 692-8018

Why join:

1. According to Ronnie C., a running friend and executive at Levi’s, “the novelty about this run is how to be in stylish Levi’s maong get-up while running a PR in 5K.  Either way, one can win with a sub 18 minutes 5K or can simply be in stylish Levi’s maong outfit and still win.  For those feeling executive, they can be in their Dockers long sleeves and tie with CW-X to match.”  There will also be stylish/cute category for the kids.  Of course, for those who wish to run in regular running apparel, that’s fine as well.
2. For the benefit of children with HIV/AIDS

Hope to see you there!

We, the iamninoy steering committee, would like to invite the members of the iamninoy Runners Group, to don your yellow iamninoy shirts tomorrow and run for Tita Cory as she is laid to rest.  For non-iamninoy members, we invite you to run in yellow shirts together with us or in your own groups.

For those in the South, some of us will meet at 7 a.m. tomorrow to run loops around the Alabang Country Club loop.  We invite you to join us.  Park your cars at Woodrose.

If the South is too far, feel free to gather together with friends and run as a group in Tita Cory’s memory.  If you would like to get a group together, post a comment here with your venue and time to inform other runners who may join.

As passionate runners, this silent tribute is the best send-off we can give our beloved Tita Cory.  We will do what we love in her honor.

* To running bloggers, kindly spread the word through your own blogs.  Thank you.

I received this disturbing note as a comment on my blog…  

Gary is missing. He didn’t show up after the run and he even left his belongings and car. Everyone (organisers, family and friends) are looking for him. There is a youtube video of him collapsing at the stadium, but the paramedics said that they let him go after checking him. But no one has found him till now.

Name: Gary Leon Robert
IC number: 870818145695
Running no: A793
WEARING ADIDAS ORANGE VEST, WHITE SHORTS AND BASKETBALL SHOES.

Click here to watch the video of Gary collapsing at the stadium.

Anyone with information, please call 012-3802133 OR 016-977 8919.

3 August 2009
1.12pm

First I thought it was a hoax until I checked the source of the video, Runwitme, a credible runner and an online friend since I started blogging.

While we cannot do much from where we are here in Manila to help, I thought of posting it to serve as a reminder for all of us runners to always be careful during races.  We never know what can happen.  

UPDATE (AUGUST 6, 2009):

– The Star Online
– Nine Over Ten blog

Safety tips I would recommend:

1. Join a race with a buddy or a group.
2. Wear a Road ID or any kind of identification.
3. Park in well lit areas or near the guard.
4. Carry only what you’ll need during the race.  No need for expensive jewelry or gadgets.
5. Tuck a small amount of cash in your pocket for emergencies.
6. Inform someone at home where the race will be held and what time you’ll be back (if you’re running alone.)
7. Consider including mace in your gym bag.

Feel free to add more tips I may have missed.

I hope they find Gary soon.