Nearly 30 years ago, Nike changed the sneaker game forever with the introduction of the Air Max 1, a shoe that made Nike Air a household name. The Air Max has continued to reinvent itself, pushing the design envelope year after year. This holiday season, Nike debuts the Air Max 2015 with an all-new upper engineered to complement the foot’s dynamic motion, paired with the full-length, iconic Max Air cushioning technology. (more…)
I’m a huge fan of the Nike LunarGlide, especially Nike LunarGlide 2, which I used for my first 4 marathons! I think I had around 10 pairs of those! I kid you not. The next several updates of the Nike LunarGlide, however, weren’t as great as their predecessors for me. Now I have the Nike LunarGlide 5, which I can use for 10k training runs. With the launch of Nike LunarGlide 6, said to be the most stable Nike LunarGlide with lightweight cushioning, I’m curious to know if my feet will love them for long runs. (more…)
It’s the last day of our TBR CINCO DE MAYO Contest! Read why we’re celebrating and giving away all these prizes on this LINK, then join us and have a chance to win the Grand Prize worth over P15,000 in prizes!
WHAT CAN YOU WIN:
> 2 pairs of Nike Running Shoes (model and color of Nike Running shoes varies from photo)
> 1 pair of Telic Recovery Sandals
> 1 Yurbuds Sports earphones (model and color of varies from photo)
> 1 Runnr Backpack
> 1 Runnr Expandable Waistpack
> 2 race kits to Brooks Run Happy 3
HOW MANY WINNERS? Just 1 winner! Woot!
HOW TO JOIN?
1) Follow The Bull Runner on Twitter
2) Follow The Bull Runner on Instagram
3) Like The Bull Runner Page on Facebook
4) Post a comment on this blogpost with the answer to this:
IF YOU WON THE GRAND PRIZE IN THIS CONTEST, WHO WOULD YOU GIVE THE 2ND PAIR OF NIKE RUNNING SHOES TO? WHY? (Answer must be in 2 to 3 sentences only. Exceeding 3 sentences will lead to disqualification.)
As the question above suggests and as I’ve done in the past years, the 2nd Nike shoe that you win will be your gift to someone else. You can choose to give it to your husband or wife, your best friend, your colleague, or that runner you see in races all the time who you think deserves new shoes.
Post the answer below and also include:
– your Name
– Name used in Twitter
– Email address
– Shoe size
– Gender
HOW CAN I WIN?
May the best runner win!
UPDATE: Congratulations to Ma. Blanca Dela Cruz for winning the Grand Prize in our 5th andDay of TBR Cinco de Mayo! Here’s her winning entry:
I will give the second Nike pair to my daughter if I win. We’re fighting cancer and doctors have already given her the go signal to RUN!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
For us runners, we will run come hell or high water (okay, maybe not too high for flood water!) This would mean that many of us (this writer included) run despite heavy rains that slam on the roads. As long as our safety isn’t compromised, a long run under the rain can turn you into a child again stomping on puddles and being free to roam and play.
To make your rainy run, fun and enjoyable, here are my top 10 running gear for rainy days: (Warning to Men: These are all my personal run gear so sorry if most of the items are women-specific.)
1) Berghaus Jacket
FAVE FEATURES: I would use this during a run under a light drizzle. It has a unique zipper on the arm to hold an ipod/mp3 player. Material is lightweight. The look is stylish and feminine.
2) Nike Womens Cyclone Vapour Running Jacket
FAVE FEATURES: This Nike jacket is designed to move along with you while you run. The textured dots inside aren’t just for aesthetics; they create space between the jacket and your skin to reduce cling. There’s an adjustable cord both at the hood and the lower hem should you run against wind. It is lightweight and water resistant. See the internal pocket on the left side? You can fold the jacket in for easy storing.
3) Nike Epic Run Shorts and Nike
FAVE FEATURES: While these aren’t necessarily rain-specific, I like wearing them most especially when it rains because the fit remains the same even when soaked in rain water unlike loose shorts that tend to cling when wet. The Nike Epic Run shorts (black in the middle) has 2 internal drop-in pockets to carry gels, keys, mp3 player, or cash. The other 2 shorts (grey and blue) fit very well and provide good comfort.
4) Otterbox Armor Series
FAVE FEATURES: It’s shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof! This keeps your phone safe even when it rains. Actually, even if you submerge it in water.
5) Garmin Forerunner 310XT
FAVE FEATURES: Garmin’s triathlon watch is water-resistant. It can be used for swimming so it’s obviously safe to use under the rain. Should it get dark out, tap it to turn on the backlight.
6) KSwiss K-Ruuz 1.5 Shoes
FAVE FEATURES: The K-Swiss K-Ruuz 1.5 is K-Swiss’ lightest racing flat. It uses K-Swiss’ unique ION-mask hydro-phobic technology which is designed to repel water. It also has drainage holes underneath the shoe to keep your feet dry. It has limited cushioning and a bit of support so I would use this only for short runs. The shoe below is the 2012 model for women.
– KSwiss K-Ruuz 1.5 2012 version for Women –
7) Otterbox Waterproof Series
FAVE FEATURES: This air tight container keeps its contents dry and protected. For the Otterbox 2000 Series seen below, you can fit your iphone, ipod, passport/license, cash, and more. There are other available sizes for these. You can also check out the Otterbox Pursuit Series which are updated versions of mine below.
8) Adidas Handheld Hydration Bottle
FAVE FEATURES: This handheld hydration bottle from adidas can’t possibly slip off your hands due to its design. It’s also lightweight and easy to drink from even while on the run.
9) 2XU Cap
FAVE FEATURES: The material of this cap is water resistant, lightweight, and breathable.
10) Petroleum Jelly
FAVE FEATURES: Keeps your skin chafe-free and blister-free. Apply this liberally on your chest area in the perimeters of your sports bra if you’re a woman, at the edges of your shorts, and even on your toes to avoid blisters from soaked socks and shoes. Never leave home without this!
I would’ve given anything to run Nike We Run MNL on December 2, 2012, but Unilab Active Health will be flying me to Angkor Wat Half Marathon on the same day.
Here’s the thing: I’ve got a Nike We Run MLA 10k race kit waiting for me AND I wanted to post a little race report, too. So, I came up with the idea to throw a little contest for anyone who would be interested in “running in my shoes” (figuratively speaking so please don’t expect me to hand you some shoes!) and taking my place in the race and reporting about it after here on TBR. (Hey, if you do a great job at this, I’m thinking you could be my official “Run-porter” for future races.)
If you’re game, here’s how to join my TBR We Run MLA Run in my Shoes contest:
PRIZE
MECHANICS
Good luck and may the best writer/runner win!
AND THE WINNER IS…BARDMAN! Congrat Bardman for winning 1 Nike We Run MLA kit and the chance to have your race report featured here on TBR! Looking forward to reading it! I’ll email you soon. Thanks to everyone who participated. I promise to keep you in mind for other “Run-porter” opportunities 🙂
