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I was at Ultra track oval last night for my weekly intervals. Amidst this running boom, the sight of a half-filled track filled with runners of all sorts doesn’t surprise me anymore.  But, as I made my way towards my regular spot, I noticed something new: the Adidas Running Clinic which was on its first day.

People say that running is the metaphor for life.  Who would’ve thought it could’ve been the metaphor for corporate rivalry as well? When a runner stands atop the flight of stairs that overlook the entire track oval, he/ she can choose between two major sports brands just with one simple question: LEFT or RIGHT?  To the left is Adidas Run Clinic led by Coach Ani de Leon, right is Nike Training Clinic headed by Coach Rio de la Cruz.

Let’s not forget Team Bald Runner’s Clinic further down left led by Coach Saturnino Salazar.  Team BR has no support from the corporate running bigwigs, but the training is just as effective.

Having three training clinics all at more or less the same time (on Tuesdays) in one teeny-weeny track oval is insane, but it’s great for us runners, too.  A little healthy competition among the various run clinics should spur all of them to provide great programs and offer top-notch training for their runners. 

When I got home, I told the hubby about the three run clinics at Ultra and went on to talk about the incident as another proof of the non-stop growth of running in the country.  He agrees, and then adds “Or maybe we just need more track ovals in Manila, too.”

NEW LIST OF RUNNING CLINICS!  For a list of RUN CLINICS around Metro Manila, click on this new page.  You’ll find it on the sidebar on the upper right too.

Here’s the official announcement of my boss, Marga Deona, regarding Run Radio tonight:

It’s gonna be a big storm, so better be safe than sorry. Run Radio is going off-air. No one goes to the studio as we can’t risk the safety of hosts and the production team. Stay safe at home with your families. Please take care. Hopefully, we’ll be back on air next week. And, let’s hope for better days.

There you have it.  Let’s prepare for the worst and hope for the best tonight as Typhoon Pepeng is expected to hit Manila.  Let’s also pray for those who were affected by Ondoy, that they may be spared from any more losses.  Stay safe tonight, runners.

The storm Ondoy has wreaked havoc in the city and deeply affected a lot of people.  This storm hit a little closer to home as most of us know someone whose house was flooded in, or some of us were victims ourselves.  After seeing the devastation the day after the storm, a postponed race or a missed training run loses all importance.  And, one who was spared from the storm can only be thankful.  But, it also calls us all to lend a helping hand.  

One way to help is to donate old clothes, canned goods, pots and pans, plastic plates/utensils/cups, blankets/banig, shoes/slippers.  Most of us have unused singlets or old rubber shoes we can donate as well.  

If you live in QC area, Second Wind is now accepting donations and will be sending these all to Ateneo.  You may drop them off at:

88 Maginhawa St.

Teachers Village, QC
Tel. No. 799.2089

I hope all of you are safe with your families.

Last August 29, Pinoy Ultra Runners Dr. Peter Rivera, Joselyn Saw, and Simon Sandoval joined The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) – Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie (TDS).

– Can you spot the Philippine flag? –

– Doc Peter and Simon during the send-off – 

The website www.trailrunningsoul.com describes the UTMB-TDS this way:

Sur les Traces des Ducs de Savoie: approx. 105km and 6700m + altitude change. Start Saturday 29th august at 5:00am from the centre of Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France.

Cross-country race following the paths of the Grande Randonnée of Mont-Blanc country and Beaufortain. Mountain event, including many high altitude passages (>2500m), in climate conditions which could be very tough (night, wind, cold, rain or snow), necessitating some very good training, suitable equipment and a real capacity for personal autonomy.

– UTMB runners –

– Knife Ridge to Aiguille Croche –

– Dr. Peter Rivera –

The three brave ultra runners gave it their best, but it was Simon Sandoval that finished the race unscathed.  I heard without even a blister!  (I’ll try to get Simon for a TBR Interview just to confirm)

I’ll allow Doc Peter to share with you his own account of the race (as typing out the race name was already exhausting for me!)  Click here to read all about it.

More photos here.

Congratulations to the Doc Peter, Josaw, and Simon!  The view from up there was amazing!

* Photos courtesy of Dr. Peter Rivera.  Thanks to Neville Manaois for sharing.

This is going to be one interesting and informative talk. The topics are well-chosen and very technical. And, the speakers are both great athletes; they’ve both done the Ironman six times!

Too bad I’ll be abroad on the 26th. I highly recommend you register already as there are only 50 slots open.

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RUNNR Academy
presents

“The Science of Running”

Aug 26, 2009, Wednesday
RUNNR, Bldg. B3, Bonifacio High Street

Heart Rate Training for Running – 6:00pm
· running at the right intensity to improve performance
· pairing training goals with the right target heart rate zone

Speaker: Adrian Mok
Singapore representative, Ironman World Championship (2004, Hawaii)

Optimal Running Technique – 7:00pm
· Common running errors in recreational runners
· Attributes of Elite Runners
· Running Posture; landing/foot strike and push off
· Running Tools, drills and skills
· Formula for Speed

Speaker: Arland Macasieb
Exercise Physiologist, M.A. in Exercise Science Montclair State University
Two-time Southeast Asian Games Bronze Medalist – Triathlon (2005, 2007)
Three-time Philippine National Triathlon Champion (2001, 2005, 2006)
Six-time Ironman Finisher

To register:

• Send your details (full name, bday, mobile no.) to lawrence.navarro@runnr.com.ph
• wait for the confirmation of your registration
• open to 50 slots only
• first come, first serve
• come in running attire to participate in some drills demo

For inquiries:
Call Lawrence Navarro
642-4414 to 15
628-1282 to 83 loc 225

This running clinic is presented by RUNNR, in partnership with Polar and Newton Running.