It was during Globe’s Run for Home race that I finally got to wear this pricey brand of tights from CW-X. When Runnr store gave me the opportunity to own one, I immediately went to the store to check it out and was surprised to find several design of tights to choose from. Some tips if you’re planning to buy one:

1. Identify what kind of support you need. I sweat a lot when I run so when I asked Julius which one suits me best, he easily suggested CW-X Ventilator tights. And as luck would have it, this one offers a lot of support to my knees which I would notice would feel painful after a 21km run, probably due to my weight which I’m still working on. Update: I’m now 144lbs, 9 lbs to go and I’ll be on my ideal running weight

2. Get the right size. I first took a medium size one only to find out later that what I really need is a small one. A guide on the package itself (which I failed to read) will help you decide if you need a small, medium or large size tights – the deciding variables would be your weight and height.

As with the tights itself, I’ve found it very comfortable during my 21km run at Globe’s Run for Home race. Yes you’ll get those strange/surprised looks from other runners because of felix bakat its cool design but what I like most from this particular tights is its mesh panels strategically located on my quads and calves which are like built-in air conditioners for my legs and helps lessen heat fatigue from those areas. I believe it is made up of lighter weight material overall which helps to dissipate heat further. As for my knees, their patented Conditioning Web technology helps provide support to my muscles and ligaments around my knee and to the medial and lateral head of the gastrocnemius in my calf. The Conditioning Web runs along the ITB, the knee, lower back, inside of the leg and then through the calf. I have already used these tights on both long and short runs and they carry out very well, though I find that the true gain of the technology really comes through after a long run or after more than 15km. I find that my legs remain fresh and my workout remains strong to the end. The other real benefit is that the following day my legs still feel good, sometimes fatigued but never to the point where they impact the next workout.

CW-X tights are available in Runnr Store. Picture of me wearing this tights can be found here.

RUNNR INTRODUCES THE VIDEO GAIT ANALYSIS. Elite, hardcore and casual runners can get state-of-the-art recommendation from RUNNR’s highly professional staff through video gait analysis.

RUNNR HITS HIGH STREET

The first state-of-the-art concept store for running opens its doors on June 12 on Bonifacio High Street. RUNNR is the first and only specialty store of its kind with all manner of runners in mind.

It will have the best running gear from all the top brands such as Adidas, Asics, Fuelbelt, Hammer, Mizuno, Nathan, New Balance, Nike, Polar and many more. It will also be the first to launch the revolutionary line of Newton Running Shoes and CW-X compression apparel in the country.

Runnr Video Gait Screen

RUNNR will feature an exclusive Footworx Fitting process that leads customers thru a comprehensive series of tests such as our Footprint Scan and High-Speed Video Gait Analysis. Plus we will be the first to offer Custom Insole Moulding in the store, while-you-wait.

RUNNR, thru the vision of its founder and avid runner Toby Claudio, has enlisted the services of the best in the fields of retail and running. Andy Niven, an elite runner who is an Ironman triathlon finisher is the man leading the team from RedGoods, a Hong Kong based retail entertainment design firm who did the design for the store. Niven has had more than 20 years’ experience managing broad-based retail and commercial design throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia for such clients as Disney and New Balance.

A team of highly trained and passionate staff will be equipped to analyze foot morphology using the Runnr Podoscope, which uses two combined features: a themodynamic scanning system for viewing the foot print and direct measurement of foot and arch dimensions which determine foot type. The store is also equipped with the Professional High-Speed Video Gait analysis system to determine a person’s precise gait characteristics as he/she runs on a treadmill.

The RUNNR staff is also capable of recommending the proper footwear to suit the individual’s foot type, leg axis, and gait pattern based on the results of the video analysis. These customized services ensure that whatever one’s requirements as a runner, the shoes minimize foot instability for better absorption of shock, and minimize fatigue while maximizing energy transfer. There’s also the option to create a custom insole using the exclusive RUNNR “FlashFit” process that uses heat to create special insoles molded to the exact shape of any foot in just 10 seconds. This machine won an innovation award for being the most creative invention for the running market in 2008.

Other running gear available at RUNNR include Fuelbelt and Nathan hydration packs, Polar heart-rate monitors, and will be the first to market the revolutionary line of Newton running shoes in the Philippines.

RUNNR specialty store is the only one in the country and in the world to incorporate all these products and services under one roof.

For more information, you may visit the RUNNR at building B3 of Bonifacio High Street.

Note: From the conversation I had with one of their marketing team, foot scanning, custom sole machine and CWX Compression Apparel are not yet available. Video Gait Analysis is ready for testing on June 12!