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Last week, I posted THIS.

A total of 438 runners participated in the running shoe survey and might I say that the results made hubby and I scratch our heads at one point or giggle in another.

Allow me to share the portion that intrigued me most:

When asked what brand of shoes you wear, these were the top 3 answers:

• Nike – 49%
• New Balance – 42%
• Adidas – 34%

But, when asked “What in your opinion is the best running shoe brand?” you replied:

• New Balance – 35%
• Asics – 19%
• Nike – 16%

I’m no research analyst, but I’d love to hear what YOU think could be the reason for runners using running shoes that isn’t their top choice.  (A friend said we shouldn’t discount the fact that NB shoes were being given away hence the bias despite my informing you that the survey was not commissioned by any shoe brand.)

Anyway, without further ado, the winners of the running shoe survey who will each get 1 FREE New Balance shoe to wear test (if they agree to write a review about it) are:

1. 11th – brucemartin3
2. 309th – etheljansamson
3. 355th – m_janeo10

Congratulations to the lucky runners!

* I didn’t post the winners’ full email address to protect their privacy.  Winners will be notified via email.
** Winners were chosen through random.org.

The Bull Runner Dream Marathon website is up!  Just visit www.tbrdreammarathon.com

To all TBR Dream Marathoners:

• Find your names in the PARTICIPANTS page
• ROUTE MAP is now available for viewing
• See who we have to thank for the great support they’re giving (Big thank you to all the SPONSORS of TBR Dream Marathon)
• View letters from the TBR Dream Team here (aside from our emails to you)
• Read regular updates about our race preps and all of the exciting stuff we have in store for you (again, aside from our regular emails)

Are you still suffering from withdrawal symptoms from the long break? Here’s something to perk you up.

As a follow up to THIS post, New Balance is offering three lucky runners one (1) pair of New Balance shoes each for wear testing. This means that New Balance will give you a pair of shoes to use (and keep) but, in return, you must give us a fair and honest assessment of the shoe.  Your review will be posted on this blog.

Are you game?  Here’s how to join:

1. Subscribe to TBR Mailing List by filling in your name and email on the upper right of this blog.  (Can you see it?Right above the ad boxes to your right)  Current subscribers need not register again.
2. Within the week, I will email TBR Mailing List a survey on running shoes.  Fill this up completely.
3. All complete survey forms will be included in the raffle.
4. 3 lucky runners will be chosen.  Winners will be notified via email and through this blog regarding pick up of prizes.

May the best runner win!

This is the third in our series of talks for BULL CIRCLE: Running Talks for TBR Dream Marathon in Nuvali on May 22, 2010.

The third BULL CIRCLE TALK:

MUST HAVES FOR THE MARATHON

• The Shoe Guide by the Shoe Guy. Hector Yuzon of Secondwind Running Store will discuss the most important gear that can make or break your marathon experience: your running shoe.  He’ll cover various foot types, how to choose the right shoe for your foot, and answer all your shoe queries. 30 mins.
• Marathon Gear for Men & Women. Neville Manaois of Pinoy Ultra Runners and Jaymie Pizarro of The Bull Runner will discuss essential gear for men and women who are gearing up (no pun intended) for their first marathon. 30 mins.
• Race Day Nutrition and Supplements.  Harvie de Baron of Hammer Nutrition Phils. will discuss proper nutrition for race day, specifically when and how to take your gels and other supplements. 30 mins.

DATE: Wednesday, 7 April 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: 1/f R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street
HOW MUCH: free of charge, no pre-registration required
WHO CAN COME: Open to all

* First 150 registrants will receive a lootbag from Hammer Nutrition Phils.

Finally! Our producer gave me the go-signal to reveal the big secret project I told you about last week…

Introducing…RunTV!

– First showing of RunTV’s OBB (opening billboard) courtesy of Streetpark Productions –

RunTV is a lifestyle running sports show that will launch by this summer. I was fortunate enough to be invited by John Aguilar (its producer) to be involved in this exciting new show made especially for runners.

We had a blast shooting the OBB (opening billboard) you just saw above. We shot this in Antipolo, complete with a crane that shot us from the top and a crew that made my first experience with TV production fun and not the least bit intimidating.

Here’s a brief description of my co-hosts:

Tricia Chiongbian is a former Studio 23 VJ and former host of the defunct sports show Gameplan. Tricia is currently on leave from her news anchor job for Studio 23’s News Central as she recently gave birth to a baby boy. She is a competitive triathlete and adventure racer and holds the distinction of becoming the first Filipino to place in a podium finish in a full distance Ironman triathlon.

John Aguilar is the executive producer and director of RunTV and is president of television production company StreetPark Productions, Inc., producer of Philippine Realty TV on ANC. John is a former high school and collegiate record holder in the 100 meter dash, pole vault, and decathlon, and has coached the sprints teams of Ateneo. John has joined numerous adventure races and made-for-tv races and is now getting his second wind in the running scene with the production of RunTV.

You’ll definitely read more about the show here on this blog.  As of now, much of it is still shrouded in secrecy (hah!), but I promise to reveal more details on this blog when John allows me!

RunTV is Produced by StreetPark Productions, Inc. Interested groups may get in touch with Monica Hipolito at Tel. 9105778/99, 5058527, M:0920-9044750 /0917-8140875 or email streetpark.mktg@gmail.com