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TNF100 registration will open starting tomorrow. For more details please visit www.thenorthface100.ph or email inquiry@thenorthface100.ph.

I was fortunate enough to be invited by Gary Mercado of Kikay Exchange to test a new product: the Nike Zoom Sister One+.  These are NOT running shoes, but training shoes (that’s why I didn’t mention them in TBR).  So, I’ve worn them to the gym, yoga, grocery, Coach Rio’s birthday party, mass, kid’s school and any other place that I can take them.  

They remind me of my Nike Lunars but in a narrower, sleeker version.  I think these are my best Nikes ever.  Love love love them.  

Click here for the article on Kikay Exchange.

Here are some questions posted on the blog comments.  Thought I’d create this post for everyone to see…

QUESTION:   I heard there are cut off times for Condura Run.  What are the cut off times?

Answer:

• 5K: 1 hr and 30 mins.
• 10K: 2 hrs
• 21K: 3 hrs and 30 mins

QUESTION:  Will there be portalets along the route?

Answer:  Portalets will only be available at the start/finish line.  Race organizer Rudy B. said that they are not permitted to install portalets on the race route.  

Initially, I requested Patrick C. to please put portalets along the route—at the very least at the turnaround point for the half-marathon.  He was kind enough to request Rudy B. to do the same but the permit, as stated, does not allow them to do so.

UPDATE (3/17): According to Patrick C., a portalet will now be placed on the Skyway beside the Magallanes off ramp.

QUESTION:  Where is the turnaround point for the half marathon?

Answer: It will be more or less 150 meters after the “Magallanes Exit 500 meters” sign, northbound.

QUESTION: What type of water will be provided at the stations?

Answer: Bottled water already poured into cups.

QUESTION: There are no more race bibs at Nike.  Can I still register?

Answer: Due to strong demand, the organizer ran out of race bibs at some Nike stores.  Orders have been made since last weekend.  By March 16, the main registration center, Nike Bonifacio High Street, will have adequate stock of race bibs.

Any more queries?  Let’s ask away before it’s too late!  Pressure!

Mizuno Run Club, headed by Coach Ige Lopez, is back! Sessions begin on March 26, 2009, every Thursday at Mizuno, Bonifacio High Street. It’s a 10-week training program leading up to the Mizuno Inifinity Run on June 7, 2009.

The run club is open to all runners. But, they are now offering the MIZUNO RUN CLUB MEMBERSHIP to those wearing Mizuno running shoes. If you attend regularly, you get the chance to receive special perks such as free drinks, gift certificate, singlets, and a Mizuno Loyalty Card.

Click here for more info.