Halloween is almost here, one of the “newest” and most enjoyable western tradition assimilated with our own. For kids, it’s much ado about the “trick-or-treat”-ing, but for the kids at heart, it’s about the costumes and parties! It’s fun just thinking about it, but I have a problem–I don’t have a costume yet!
Category: Running
The First adidas King of the Road Southeast Asia Championship Recap
The first ever adidas King of the Road (KOTR) Southeast Asia Championship had just concluded in Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila, Philippines, and I’d say it’s the most “international” race I’ve experienced in the Philippines so far. Here’s my recap on this outstanding race:
adidas KOTR Race Results and Discussions
Completed adidas King of the Road? Congratulations!
Nike, We Ran Manila!
My first and longest race in more than two months, Nike We Run Manila surely gave me a lot to think about when it comes to my future long distance races. It was a lot of fun, but it wasn’t as easy as I originally thought it would be!
Scenes from the Nike We Run Manila Race Pack Collection
Today is the first day of claiming Nike We Run Manila race kits, and I’d say I’m impressed that the runners didn’t wait for the last day before claiming their kits as attested by the big turnout even before the collection opened. Here are some scenes from the first day:
The Best Forerunner Yet: Forerunner® 910XT
I just drooled with excitement when I saw the latest Garmin Forerunner, the Forerunner® 910XT: Garmin Forerunner® 910XT (Courtesy Garmin.com) To sum it up, for me it’s perfect! I may not be into multisports now, but as an ultrarunner it has some of my most sought after features: the long battery life (up to 20…
Fourth Quarter Storm
Wow, it’s the fourth quarter of the year already! It’s interesting that some of the more interesting races are held this quarter, and here are some that I think are worth joining for October to mid-November
Quickie Tour: SM Mall of Asia and its Arena
It’s been quite a while since I was last at the SM Mall of Asia, and like with other business centers in the country the development in the area is going full throttle. Among the most prominent structures under construction is the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Here are some pictures from my quick tour…
McDonald’s Philippines Nutrition Facts
At long last, McDonald’s Philippines decided to “drop the bomb” and reveal the nutrition information about the food they serve. Caution: I guarantee you won’t be looking at that burger the same way again after reading this, so if you’re ready for the hard truth, please proceed… Disclaimer (from to the flyer that you may…
The Perfect Night Run Buddy: FILA Light Laces
Isn’t technology amazing? At first I thought it was just a set of light laces, but when I saw this video, it’s actually laces that light up! The FILA Light Lace has a SRP of ₱500 but if you’re willing to wait by October 01, 2011, you can pre-purchase it now with a shoe worth…
The Best Ultra-Trail Aid Station I’ve Ever Seen: The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®
Road races in the Philippines are already at par with the world’s best, but ultramarathon trail races are still way behind, especially when it comes to Aid Stations, and especially if you compare it with this one at around km 21 of The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc® – Saint Gervais, Les Contanimes and Notre…
Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Prophecy
The much anticipated and latest addition to the Wave line of Mizuno is already in the country: the Mizuno Wave Prophecy. This flagship model from Mizuno, to my surprise, comes in the form of a trainer and I’m lucky enough to be given a chance by Mizuno to take this handsome shoe for a ride. …
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