The recently concluded adidas King of the Road 2012 is probably the most “international” race in the Philippines so far this year with runners coming from all over the world, one of the most colorful, and has one of the best finisher’s medals. Here’s the story of my first 16.8K race.
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Preparing Yourself for the 2012 adidas King of the Road
Triathlon coach Ani de Leon-Brown shares her foolproof tips to getting run-ready for the KOTR: With this year’s adidas King of the Road (KOTR) coming up this September 30, it’s time to begin your preparations for the run.
adidas crowns the King of the Road this 2011
From adidas Philippines: MANILA, October 23 – The adidas King of the Road (KOTR) came to a vibrant and colorful close at the Bonifacio Global City grounds as thousands of participants fought to the finish as they vied for the ‘adidas Southeast Asia King of the Road 2011’ crown.
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:
Shoes, Shoes, Shoes!
Shoes are probably the only piece of equipment that running entails—and strictly speaking, even that is optional! After more than two years of running, here’s how my shoe collection looked like.
Shoe Review: adidas CC Ride
Every one’s in a while, a shoe comes along that breaks the monotony of stereotype and blurs the line between performance and fashion. The adidas ClimaCool Ride is one such shoe, but with its good looks, can it also perform? I was on the lookout for a good daily shoe that can also double as…
Half Marathon, Full Fun: The Yamaha Run for Heroes Chronicles
At long last I was finally able to get back to regular racing, and staging this comeback was with the Yamaha Run for Heroes held last July 03, 2011 at Bonifacio Global City. it may “just” be a half-marathon, but it was a race of different caliber.
New Work, New Shoes, New Route
It felt like eternity since my last run with my GF, about 20 days to be exact. With all the hassles of changing work, turnovers, countless meetings, transferring to a new office location, settling down and getting oriented with my new job, and all the nitty gritties in between, I found it very difficult to…
Shopping for Labels
It’s been a very long while since I last shopped for shoes. My most recent two pairs were sponsored and won in a raffle, so I admit that I really do miss that feeling! I guess it’s what some would call “shopping therapy.”
Picture of the Week
What would happen if one of your favorite shoe brand gives 24% discount on all their items, including their latest shoes? Madness. 😀
Acknowledgments
I don’t have much time to share my thoughts, but I just have enough to spare and take the opportunity to thank some friends for their support and generosity: Nature Valley This token’s history goes way back during the TNF Thrill of the Trail in Bohol when I used a Nature Valley knapsack in the…
T-Rio (Day 03): The Establishment of a New King (of the Road)
Third day: Thursday, March 03, 2011. Finally, after three days, the “trilogy” of media launches is about to conclude. On this third day we were brought at The Establishment in the Fort Entertainment Complex for a lunch launch of one of the biggest races of the year, the adidas King of the Road.
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