Nike Run Clinic LSD

Earlier today Nike Run Clinic held its first LSD at UP Diliman.  This was the first opportunity we had the chance to do so since there are no races this weekend, and what’s good with this special session of the Run Clinic was that it was open to everyone, and even included free Rush Fitness…

Running Ups and Downs

Running is one of the fastest growing sports in the country today; some even say it’s the “new badminton” as reference to the craze that swept the country when it became popular.  But unlike any craze that’s just a phase, running I know will stay because as a runner I know I’d love to keep…

Run for your Resolutions

This was one of the announcements made by Coach Rio during the last Nike Run Clinic session: an LSD at UP Diliman Campus on Sunday, January 11, 2009.  Here’s the excerpt from the Nike Running website: Kick Start your 2009 Resolutions Published: January 4, 2009 It’s that time of year again, a new year with…

Nike Run Clinic Session 15 (Season 2?)

After the very long holidays it’s the best time start burning those unwanted calories or simply to get back into shape.  Tonight’s session was the first this year and after the recovery sessions last December (the last ones I attended) it’s time to get back to business.  This time it’s about actually starting to realize…

Race Update: The North Face Thrill of the Trail

The first trail running event of the year is almost here, and since it’s not like most urban races here are some pointers about this race that may help first time trail runners like myself: Footwear: wear the right shoes for the right occasion.  Trail running shoes are different from your normal running shoes so…

New Year, New Races

Happy New Year! 2009 is here!  It’s a great time to plan your races since the first ones don’t come until the start of the third week of January.  I’m quite excited for this year, particularly this first quarter because of two special races: The North Face Thrill of the Trail (January 18, 2009)This would…