Disposable electronic timing chips finally made its Philippine running debut during the Globe-Ayala Land Run for Home event by Finishline. Although it ended up being a fancy accessory, a timing chip utilized properly does have huge advantages over manual time capturing processes. For the said event the organizers picked the “chips” from ChampionChip, a Netherlands-based…
Category: Gears
runningpinoy’s 2009 Midyear Report
2009 is my first full year of running and with the first half completed its time to have a look back at some of my highlights for the first six months of the year. January The year started with “bi-polar” races: one was well praised and the other went in infamy. Of course I’m referring…
Product Review: Sandugo Tootega
One of the newest products from Sandugo, a local company known for its sandals, is the Tootega—a footwear somewhere in between sandals and shoes. It offers the lightness of sandals and the protection offered by shoes. First Glance The Tootega comes is available in three colors: black, brown, and blue. While it isn’t really as…
Self-Reward for Finishing TNF100: My New Gear
One of the best things about finishing a grueling race was having a reason to treat yourself and getting away with a little splurging. Since I’m in the market for a new pair of solemates and I can get away with going a little overboard I finally decided to give in and get myself a…
56.6K Weekend: Manila to Tagaytay
It was a very tiring and grueling weekend for me as I faced my first ultramarathon—56.6K. The run started at Km 0 marker across Rizal Monument and ended at the Tagaytay Junction, a little over the Km 56 marker. It was also my first midnight run. I together with my running buddy Sean William started…
Product Review: Garmin Forerunner® 405
The Garmin Forerunner® series are a collection of GPS-enabled sports watches made specifically to fit on our wrists for sporting activities like running and cycling. The most popular on the collection are the 305 and 405 whose main difference is basically the form factor: 305s looks more sporty and bulky while the 405s are more…
Air Max Burger Anyone?
Olle Hemmendorff together with 7 other creatives/designers/photographers/artists were commissioned by Nike to interpret 8 Nike Sportswear icons. He chose Air Max 90, and according to him: “In the tradition of material innovation of AM 90, I constructed a running shoe using the most powerful, most durable and most delicious material known to man: hamburger.” I…
New Gears for New Year
It’s barely halfway into January but I decided to get some additional gears for running for the activities I planned for the year. It’s one of the best times to buy as there are countless discount sales in various stores and malls—a lot of items aren’t really out of season—just to stimulate sales. Meet the…
Christmas Wish List
Christmas is just around the corner, the season of gift-giving and sharing; and of course receiving gifts especially unexpected ones are really pleasing. Who wouldn’t want to receive gifts this season? If you were to ask me what I want for Christmas here’s my wish list: Garmin Forerunner® 405 Number one in my wish list,…
Customizing Your Shoes: mi adidas
Are you a customize freak? Do you always put your name on all your stuff to announce to the world you own it? Or do you simply want a shoe made just for you? Well adidas allows you to customize your shoes and label it though mi adidas: If you look closely at the shoes…
Welcome to my first running blog!
Welcome to my first running blog! This is for those that just started running, like me, and those who want to try but are a bit clueless. Keep checking this spot for running events, guides, and some other stuff about running, and more! For my first entry I am sharing with you excerpts from a…
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