Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve at least heard of “Runner’s World” now available in our country. I got a copy delivered to my office days ago and while browsing some pages, I noticed that there are topics there I could use to achieve my dream sub 4h for marathon. One particular post there is about achieving fast results by training like experts, where you can be ready year-round for any race in just 4 weeks. I’m not going to give you any details but it sure gonna  help you improve your performance.

Fellow BDM classmate Sherwin Botabora also has a little section in this magazine where he shares how he spends six hours training on the ship’s treadmill (!!!!!)  for the ultramarathon. I could only last 30 minutes on treadmill,  beyond that I’ll go nuts. He must be one of those runners with extra patience, focus and determination.

Go get yourself a copy and I hope you’ll enjoy every pages of it.

from Runner’s World Press Release

Runner’s World comes to the Philippines

For runners, running is not just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. More attitude than action, running is about being alive and well. As more and more Filipinos get into the habit of running, Summit Media brings to Philippine shores the leading voice of running worldwide—Runner’s World. Read the rest of this entry »

Last year, I never joined any trail run. Why? I just believe a trail run is for tough people with tough legs with an even tougher shoes. I’m not a tough person with tough legs, but now I have a trail shoes called Mizuno Ascend and hopefully use it for this Mizuno sponsored trail run. As I just recovered from an injury, I believe trail running is a lot easier on my legs. Running on the road subjects you to continuous jarring that often results in constant re-occuring injuries. The trail is a much softer, more runner-friendly surface that will actually do a better job of strengthening your core muscle groups and making you a stronger runner in the long term. Additionally, I’m sick and tired of usual race roads in Manila, hopefully this will eliminate the monotony of running the same road routes all the time and makes it easier to motivate myself to get out. In such a soothing environment such as this one, your mind can wander; contemplate the meaning of life (!!!!!) or just enjoy the solitude. Running should be fun and enjoyable rather than an obligation.
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With only a few weeks left in the calendar, Mizuno revs up the savings with their Biggest Year-end Sports Sale from Dec.4 to 6, from 10AM to 8PM at the Roofdeck of BMG Centre Bldg, San Antonio St., Paseo de Magallanes Commercial Centre, Magallanes, Makati City

Sports enthusiasts will get to enjoy discounts up to 70% off on top quality products for golf, running, football, indoor, and baseball. For inquiries, call 7573160 loc 515 and look for Marianne Marquez

Got this email from my inbox. I hope you guys could support this noble cause.

Let It Shine Foundation invites everyone to help create opportunities for adults with autism by joining its RACE & SHINE charity run event on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Fort Bonifacio.Money that will be raised from this event will fund research for a specific purpose: that of providing vocational training and other work opportunities for adults with autism, such as supporting the creation of programs for small and medium sized companies to employ individuals with autism.Most meaningful provisions for individuals with autism end upon leaving school, but the Let It Shine Foundation hopes to change this by developing vocational programs that give individuals with autism equal opportunities to work. Support will go both ways – not only will there be skills therapy programs for the adult with autism, training and assistance can also be given to business owners who want to determine how they can create these work opportunities.

The race itself will have four distances – 3, 5, 10, and 15km plus a special 3km relay best suited for beginners and families. Children as young as seven years old can participate. Individuals with Autism are also encouraged to join the event!   Registration can be made at R.O.X. (Recreational Outdoor eXchange) at Bonifacio High Street  on November 12-19, 2009.

Registration payments and forms also accepted at ALL TERRA store, located at Club 650 along Libis (near Eastwood) until November 18, 2009.

Major sponsors NIKE PARK and MASSAGE BY US will be giving away prizes for the winners of the race. Prizes will also be provided by PLANET SPORTS, THE ATHLETE’s FOOT, TOBY’s, RUNNR, CPK, and CEBU PACIFIC. VITWATER will be the official drink of /Race & Shine./ This event is also brought to you by LBC, IPANEMA, RIDER, PAK PRIME and ORIENT FREIGHT.

Other Race Details: Distances: 3km, 5km, 10km and 15km and Special 3K relay run

Special 3K Relay run is a special distance for runners that wish to participate as a TEAM. Must have Three (3) team members. Each member must run at least 1K of the 3K course. Team Members must be at least 7 years old This distance starts at 7:00AM. Best for families that want to participate together or for beginner runners! Individuals with Autism may participate in the special 3K relay route.

Fees: Php 500/runner  OR  Php 1,000/Team (for special 3K relay run only); Race kit includes Singlet, Breakfast meal, Finisher’s certificate.

We hope you will join us in our advocacy and in the race and help individuals with Autism SHINE!

Thank you very much!

Rhea Joaquin-Primavera
Treasurer, Let it Shine Foundation
+63920  9244282
shine.foundation@gmail.com

Got an email today from my inbox. Here’s an update from the organizer of Adidas King of the Road Race.

Dear King of the Road Registrants:

In behalf of adidas, we would like to apologize for the inconvenience we have caused some of you. We value your patronage and have listened to your inputs.

In connection with this, we would like to announce the following:

1.    Extended Registration. We have extended registration until October 22, Thursday, 12:00 NN only. Runners who wish to register can do so in adidas stores in Eastwood, Katipunan, Greenbelt 3, Podium, Power Plant Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and Trinoma; Planet Sports outlets in Glorietta, Greenhills, Power Plant Mall, and Trinoma; and The Runnr at Bonifacio High Street.

2.    Pick up of Singlet. For those who registered in SM Megamall last October 17 and those who registered after October 18, your race packets and singlets are available at the RACE Office located at # 51 Annapolis Street, Greenhills only on October 24, Saturday, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For those who won’t be able to pick up their packets on October 24, you may do so on race day, October 25, Sunday, beginning 4:00 A.M. at the King of the Road race venue, Bonifacio Global City.

3.    Hotline. For any queries, please contact us at:

RACE Office
# 51 Annapolis Street, Greenhills
Telephone Number:  727-99-87 and 703-72-27, 0918.915.85.36

Our sincerest apologies to all of you. Trust that we will make the King of the Road a truly wonderful experience!

Sincerely,

Rudy Biscocho
President of RACE and Race Director