Breaking out from the monotonous typical weekend races, 360° Fitness Club introduced their Boot Camp race last Saturday at the PhilSports Arena, and it was one of the most enjoyable event that I’ve ever had.
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Gift-Giving Guide: 10 Gift Suggestions for Runners
It’s that time of the year again for exchanging gifts and for those who have runner friends and don’t have any idea what best gift to give them, here are my list that I know many runners would like to receive (from the cheaper to the more expensive one): Running Socks Unless your recipient is…
Adobo for Halloween
At long last, the fun of Halloween was brought back to runners with a Halloween night run, thanks to Adobo Run. This would be my VFF Sprint’s first race, and one of the most fun!
Meet My New BFF: VFF Sprint (Vibram Five Fingers)
I’ve always been fascinated with Vibram Five Fingers (VFF) ever since the first time I saw it. At first I thought it’s crazy because back then I always thought that shoes should be thick and soft (cushioning). Fast forward, I started running, and learned all about my feet, and eventually, shoes. Even my first post…
Bodivance™ Thermogenic Accelerator
Too much techy terms, I know, so let’s break this down a bit. Thermogenesis is the process by which heat energy is produced by the body through metabolism such as exercise and other physical activity. A thermogenic accelerator speeds up this this process allowing the body to utilize stored calories more rapidly. In short, shorter…
TNF Thrill of the Trail Bohol: My Perspective
“Everyone can run on the road, but not everyone can endure the trail.” That’s what The North Face Thrill of the Trail stands for, and for this leg the series finally landed in the Visayas via Bohol.
Signs of things to come…
Uh oh, I think I’m gonna do a crazy stint this weekend… Good luck everyone! (If I were you I’d still place that timing chip on your shoe laces as usual :))
Technology Review: GPS on A-GPS—Alternatives to Garmin?
Garmin Forerunners are arguably the most practical GPS (Global Positioning System) solutions for runners albeit comes at a premium price. That premium fortunately gives room for alternative solutions but aside from competing brands, an option that is getting more prevalent are devices with embedded A-GPS (Assisted GPS). A-GPS is a system which can improve startup…
RP’s Shoe Designs
Remember my ancient post on mi adidas? For the longest time I can only imagine myself designing a shoe of my own and by chance I happen to drop by mi adidas’ site. To my pleasant surprise I found that the site now allows us to customize a variety of shoe designs as base for…
Ask RP: Buying Shoes
I’ve been receiving quite a handful of enquiries lately from various fronts about all sorts of topics, and so for the convenience and benefit of all stakeholders I decided to post my replies here. While I don’t claim to be “all-knowing” and didn’t intended this it’s probably inevitable with any runners with presence online. Without…
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…
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