I had a blast talking about running and TBR Dream Marathon at The Bro Show with TBRDM Alumni Mico Halili and Jason Webb a couple of weeks ago. It was also great to relive young love vicariously through the new Kiefer Ravena and Mika Reyes (#miefer) budding romance haha!
Watch my guesting on The Bro Show on this LINK.
I’ve been running with the Saucony Guide 6 for months now. I’ve been using it as my primary training shoe for long distances on weekends and it was my shoe of choice for Tokyo Marathon last February.
When I heard that the Saucony Guide 7 was about to be released I was both worried and excited. I looked forward to testing this fantastic pair of shoes and, at the same time, I hoped that Saucony didn’t make too many changes to an already great shoe.
The good news: they made only a few changes, which are truly upgrades and improvements to its predecessor! That’s a good thing because this is a multi awarded shoe. Since its original debut in 2008, the Guide was twice named the Independent Running Retailers Association (IRRA) “Shoe of the Year” (2009, 2010), Runner’s World “Editor’s Choice (2012) and Runner’s World “International Shoe of the Year” (2012).
SAUCONY GUIDE 7 FOR MEN
SAUCONY GUIDE 7 FOR WOMEN
So, I’ve used the Saucony Guide 7 for over a month now and I can finally release an honest to goodness shoe review:
YAY:
The Saucony Guide 7 is a stability shoe that provides flexibility, guidance, and support surprisingly without the bulk or the weight. The best way for me to describe it is that it’s a cross between the stability of an Asics Gel Kayano and the lightness of the Kswiss Kwicky Blade Light. Basically, the Saucony Guide 7 has successfully combined the best of both worlds.
The shoe is extremely stable and I like how it feels close to the ground since I’m an overpronator. It provides good cushioning, not the soft mushy type, but just the right amount to still be responsive. I also like how flexible the shoe is which I can tell by the sound of the shoe striking the ground. I’ve had shoes that sound like plywood hitting the pavement. The Guide 7 is close to silent and soft.
The forefoot area is wide and spacious, perfect for runners like me with annoying bunions. The heel cup hugs my foot comfortably. It doesn’t slide nor does it feel too tight.
To be honest with you, I didn’t feel a significant difference from the Guide 6 to 7 and that’s a good thing!
NAY:
Nothing. This is the first time I absolutely have no complaints about the shoe.
PRODUCT DETAILS FROM SAUCONY:
So who can run in the Guide 7? The answer is: almost anyone.
Pronators appreciate the light stability and guidance, while neutral runners find that it offers a touch of support without over-correcting their foot through the gait cycle. It really hits a sweet spot for a large percentage of the running population. Its fully decoupled SRC (Super Rebound Compound) crash pad in the Guide 7 heel area provides a smoother transition at foot strike. Moreover, the outsole of the new Guide’s forefoot has been flared by 2mm for a more supportive platform during the latter stages of the gait cycle. The Guide’s 8mm heel-to-toe offset positions the foot during impact in a way that creates a greater range of motion for the Gastrocnemius-Soleus-Achilles tendon system, allowing for a more powerful running stride. The end result: the Guide is the ultimate training partner, providing both stability and flexibility in a surprisingly lightweight package.
UPGRADES FROM SAUCONY GUIDE 6 TO 7
Saucony has upped the Guide 7’s midsole technology game by adding a heel-to-toe PowerGrid insert for lightweight propulsion. The revolutionary PowerGrid foam is 15% lighter and 30% more durable than traditional EVA. Deeper flex grooves and improved toe-spring ensure the new Guide moves with the runner. At a mere 10 oz, the Guide 7 is significantly lighter than any other shoe in its class.
DISTRIBUTION OUTLETS
Runnr in Bonifacio High Street and Trinoma, Toby’s Mall of Asia, Planet Sports in Power Plant Mall, Secondwind Ortigas, major SM Department Stores nationwide and select Robinsonsons Department Stores.
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ANG INIT! Not a day passes when these words aren’t said or written online. The heat is unbelievable and unforgiving, yet we still go out there and run! Here’s what I thought of yesterday as distraction while running (or suffering) on the treadmill in a crazy, hot gym. Feel free to add your own:
YOU KNOW IT’S TOO HOT TO RUN WHEN…
You’re sweating while you’re lacing up your shoes.
You’re seriously considering cutting off the sleeves of your favorite running shirt.
That Gatorade bottle you froze last night? It defrosted in 10 seconds.
You unfollow that friend who posts running pics abroad in 10 degree weather.
You carry P500 in your pocket while running around Bonifacio Global City for all the Slurpees you’re going to gulp down from every 7-11 you pass.
Bawal. Magsalita. It’s too tiring to talk.
It’s humid even INSIDE the gym!
You’re afraid to leave your running shoes in the car for fear they’d melt.
The only other people on the road are ultramarathoners who have gone to hell and back and decided to run in hell again with you today.
After a run, your clothes cling to you like you swam in them and you wonder how you’ll peel them off.
You tap yourself on the back for surviving a gruelling tempo run in the heat only to realize it was much slower than an LSD.
A good recovery drink should have carbs + protein + lots. of. ice.
Just thinking of running leaves you exhausted, but you do it anyway…because 1) You’re nuts and 2) You’re a runner!
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!
It’s DAY 4 of our TBR CINCO DE MAYO Contest! Read why we’re celebrating and giving away all these prizes on this LINK, then come and have fun with us!
What can you win:
> 1 pair of Newton Energy NR. The Newton Energy NR was named the Running Shoe of the Year by Triathlete Magazine. SRP P7,295. (color of prize may vary from photo)
> 1 Runnr Expandable Waistpack (color of prize may vary from photo)
How many winners? 1 winner
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:
See that necklace and pendant on the photo below? The pendant has got 2 words written on it related to running. What are those 2 words? I’ve worn this around my neck since 2011.
CLUE NO. 1: It’s my sign off in my email. (See, it pays to email me every now and then!)
CLUE NO. 2: (Okay, fine, this is more than a clue. It’s a giveaway.) Check this link from my post on the NYC Marathon Expo in 2011.
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 JEP PAJARITO for winning a pair of Newton Energy NR and a Runnr Expandable Waistpack! Thanks to everyone for joining!
