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Secondwind Running Store, the first running specialty store in the Philippines for runners, by runners, is set to open a new store at the Ortigas Home Depot in Pasig City on Saturday, November 14 at 12:00 noon.

The new store is Secondwind’s second branch, and is considered an enhanced version of the first store, which started operating in March 2009. It will be open Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., to offer an unprecedented level of service.

The shop carries the best brands in the industry, offering quality FOOTWEAR, EQUIPMENT AND apparel PLUS A whole lot of innovative devices and accessories that can be used for the sport. It provides gait analysis, which measures body movement and mechanics, and boasts a staff of running enthusiasts, who can provide various running tips and advises.

Secondwind built a second branch with its vision of promoting and furthering the growth of running as a sport and as a community in the Philippines in mind. It aims to attract more people to join the running community, as well as cater to a larger crowd by opening a bigger store in the heart of the metro.

The store also features a friendly and cozy atmosphere, which represent Secondwind’s mission of creating a venue where current and would-be runners can be with people who share the same passion for the sport.

Meet the Second Wind Team:

SECOND WIND ORTIGAS BRANCH:

 E-Prime Area, Unit 03A, Ortigas Home Depot, Dona Julia Vargas Ave., Barangay Ugong, Pasig City, Telephone number 914-02-83.

SECOND WIND QC BRANCH:

88 Maginhawa St.
Teachers Village, QC

WEBSITE: www.secondwindrunningstore.com, thesecondwind.multiply.com

Double Runnr pre-Christmas promo! Here are the details:

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.

The Bull Runner Magazine – Oct-Dec issue is out NOW! Grab your FREE copies at your favorite races and places!  Click here for a complete list.

You can also pick up copies on October 16, Friday from 9pm to 10pm while Run Radio is on air.  Drop by NU 107 station at G/F AIC Gold Tower, Emerald Ave. cor Garnet St., Pasig City.

Our 3rd issue is packed with even more information:

– COVER STORY: The Sea Princess and New York City Marathon Finisher and recent finisher of Ironman 70.3 in Camsur, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, shows us how she celebrates life through running
– The Ultimate Runners’ Gift Guide
– Run Safe and Smart by Coach Patrick Joson
– C.A.R.B.S. for Weight Loss by Mitch Felipe
– 5 Healthy Holiday Treats by Mitch Felipe
– Running in Banaue and Sagada featuring Simon Sandoval, Pinoy Ultra Marathoner and recent finisher of TNF Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc in France
– Q+A: Do I really need insoles? by Dr. George Canlas and What’s the best sunblock for running? by Marie Calica
– Personal Record: featuring Mari Javier
– Running Calendar (races and clinics)
– Running Directory

Want to hear some good news? Within the week, you can download the PDF version of TBR Magazine on this blog! That will include our past issues, too.

I do hope you enjoy our Holiday issue!

Thank you to my team and the advertisers who made the 3rd issue possible!

Ultra track oval will be closed until further notice as it is being used as an evacuation center for Typhoon Ondoy victims.  Here are updates regarding run clinics which are usually held there:

Nike Training Clinic – TUES, 7PM, moved to Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street

Adidas Running Clinic – TUES, 6PM, meet in front of Fitness First in Fort Bonifacio

Team Bald Runner – no speedwork training at Ultra this week

The folks over at Second Wind Running Store sent this and asked me to zip my mouth shut. I ain’t telling (unless you bribe me with a dozen kiwis, my new favorite dessert).  

Can you guess what they have in store for runners on November 14?