Category Archives: Gear + Gadgets

I have always loved the great outdoors. And, as much as I wanted to join trail runs, the thought of braving through hours of traffic to and fro and my forever busy sched always stopped me from indulging in this.  Last year though, I joined two Dirt School events led by Coach Ige Lopez and enjoyed myself immensely.  (Yes, despite the limatiks!)  For 2018, I resolved to join even more trail runs.  In fact, I was eyeing the Rizal Mountain Run as my first race for the year.  Unfortunately, my stupid bunion still won’t let me run.

Funny thing is, I think the good people at Salomon read my mind.  They sent over their newest shoe for me to use for my trail runs this year, Salomon Sense Ride!  Honestly, I’m still loving my Salomon Speedcross from 2017, but, hey, I truly believe that one can never have too many run shoes. (more…)

As a runner who engages a lot with beginner runners, I have often been asked this question, some ask it matter-of-factly as if it was a business dealing while others giggle with embarrassment as soon as the words leave their mouth. The question is: “How do you get yourself to poop before an early morning run?” There are other variations to the poop question: “Do you poop before a run?,” “What do you do if you feel like pooping at a race?,” “Can I eat fiber before a marathon or will that make me poop?” Aaaanyway, my point is, for the past decade I’ve been running, I almost always get a poop question regardless of how embarrassing it may be to bring it up mainly because poop is a serious matter especially for us runners and health enthusiasts. (more…)

Running at night can be quite fun without the intense heat of the sun or the need to rush to work right after the workout.  But, night running can come with its challenges.  Here are some tips to make sure you’re safe during the run:

1- Run on the opposite lane. Well, this is a rule even for the daytime but it’s more important, of course, at night when cars may not see you on the road. Run always towards the cars and not along with them. (more…)

After months of waiting, Garmin announced the fenix 5 is now available in the country!  Garmin is now accepting pre-orders for Garmin fenix 5S and fenix 5X.   Waaah, I can’t contain my excitement.

The Garmin fenix 5 series are three watches designed with adventurers of all sizes in mind.   I’m a huge fan of the Garmin Fenix 3 and, while I don’t want to part with it, I also have the urge to upgrade to Fenix 5 already (if I only knew which one among the three to get!)

With the new fenix 5 lineup, users now have a watch that compliments their style and adventures. Wanna know more about each of the Garmin Fenix 5 models? Read on… (more…)

adidas Running revealed the latest version of its iconic UltraBOOST shoe, the new UltraBOOST X, tailored to the unique shape of the female foot. What a beauty!

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