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Condura Skyway Marathon 2012 - Reminders

2012-02-03T00:01:00.003+08:00

We are just a few hours away before one of the biggest marathon event in the Philippines kicks off. Before that, I'd like to share some reminders and guidelines (all courtesy of Condura Skyway) to all participants

Skechers GO Run

2012-01-30T01:32:00.012+08:00

Last week, I received an invitation for the launch of Skecher's GO Run. The said shoe supposedly promotes midfoot strike and veers the wearer away from heel striking. Sounds good eh? The concept is quite similar with another shoe brand that employs the "action/reaction technology". The difference is that Skecher GO Run has a curved bottom that shifts the point of impact forward to create a midfoot strike and promote a more natural motion

To tell you the truth, I'm happy to see another shoe giant jumping unto the minimalist running bandwagon. We are finally seeing some traction to the idea that 'Less Is More'. It is also great to see that Skechers is abandoning the idea that barefoot running equates to heel striking (see: Skechers Resistance Runner). Finally someone knocked some sense to Skecher's design team and they will remain in the right path if they continue to do so

Part of the event was to run 500 meters the shortest time possible. They've needed 9 volunteers, me included, which gave us the opportunity to give the GO Run for a quick spin. Since I am not used to running on a treadmill, I managed to finish the required distance in under 3 minutes. Yes, I am sourgraping for not bringing home the bacon. Vener, Marissa, and Janina brought home a pair that night

Here are some of my thoughts about the shoe. It is light. The shoe weighs less than 7 ounces. Compared to other minimalist footwear, this puts it at the same spectrum as the New Balance Minimus Trail and Merrell Barefoot Sonic Glove. The toebox though not exactly roomy but generous enough for some toe splay. The soft upper also helps on this job which makes wiggling your toes easier

The sizing is similar to other footwear. I normally go for a 9 or 9.5, I asked for a 9 and it fit me well with no problems. Because of the rocker bottom my heel was raised. It felt that I was floating. Not sure if that's a bad thing since my experience was brief. Will it affect one's biomechanics? Cant tell. Price-wise, GO Run is quite competitive. The mens style (7 colors) sells for PHP4,095 while the womens (has 8 colors) can be brought home at PHP3,995

With the entry of Skechers GO Run in the market, it gives more options to runners who wish to transition to a more lightweight neutral trainer. Thanks to Vima, Bernice, Lorraine, and Michelle for the invite!

2011 Run United Trilogy Loyalty Shirt

2012-01-27T03:04:00.003+08:00

Unilab Active Health and RunRio have been working together to finalize the list of participants who have loyally and successfully finished all three legs of the the 2011 Run United Trilogy and qualified recipient of the Loyalty Shirt

Here's the updated list (as of Jan 31 2012) of the 2011 Run United Trilogy finishers qualified for loyalty shirts. You can see it here. For further queries on the list of recipients, kindly send your details (complete name, bib numbers and the categories you ran in 2011) to rutrilogy2011@yahoo.com so Unilab can have the information verified with RunRio. Unilab intends to come up with a final list by February 3, 2012

The Loyalty Shirt and Certificates of Run United 2 & Run United 3 2011 will be released before the Run United Leg 1 of 2012. What will it look like? ~~We will know before March 4.~~ Can't wait!

(image and info from Unilab Active Health)

Race For The Orphans 2012

2012-01-25T02:12:00.002+08:00

A race for the orphans, a race for your hearts! A very special race for the month of the heart—The Race For The Orphans will stir the Camp Aguinaldo Grounds in the still misty morning of February 12, 2011 each not only to experience running the peaceful grounds of the military camp but to take part in answering the orphans cry for love and compassion

It is with this aim that Rundezvous Events Inc., will stage this event that will provide scholarship grants through “I-Hope”, a trust fund that will support the educational needs of these orphans of soldiers killed in action in Mindanao and for future grantees of the AFP Educational Benefit System (AFPEBS)

“We shall leave no soldiers’ orphan behind”. This is the AFP Educational Benefit System Office’s (AFPEBSO) tagline, an organization which deeply recognizes the heroism in each Filipino soldier. It is one of the morale and welfare outfits of the Armed Forces of the Philippines that grant educational benefits both to the military personnel and their dependents with the aim of helping them secure a brighter future. As it recognizes our soldiers' heroism, especially of those who lay down their lives in protecting peace, AFPEBSO gives priority to the orphans of Filipino soldiers who were killed in action

What: Race For The Orphans
When: February 12, 2012
Where: Camp Aguinaldo Grounds

Registration Fee
PHP400 - 5km
PHP600 - 10km
Note: Includes Bib with Timing Tag and Singlet

Registration Site
- Secondwind Running Store: Quezon City and Ortigas Branches
- A Runners Circle (ARC): Roxas Blvd. corner Quirino Avenue
- ROX: Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig

Singlet Design

Assembly Time and Gun Start
10km - 5:15AM - 5:45AM
5km - 5:30AM - 6:00AM
Note: start/finish line will be in front of the Grandstand Parade Grounds

General Guidelines
1 Baggage deposit service is available near Assembly area from 4:30AM to 9:30AM only
2 Hydration and medical assistance will be provided at certain points along the race route and at the finish line
3 Public restrooms can be found in the Grandstand areas
4 Portalets will be made available along the 10km route
5 All participants are required to park their vehicles at the designated area of the Parade Grounds 1 hour before the assembly time
6 Race bib must be worn at all times during the race, preferable pinned in front of the runner's shirt
7 Runners will be given a straw-necklace at some point in the race as an indicator of having finished a certain distance. Runners must have this straw necklace at the finish line

Inquiries
Please call or text
Abet: 09158030224 or Zarina: 09165217400
Or call Phone: 6(32) 3829659 c/o of Salie Guarin

We’ll see you at Camp Aguinaldo on February 12, 2012!

(race details from Sir Rene/Jazzrunner)

Discovery Channel Vertical Run 10k 2012

2012-01-23T00:37:00.000+08:00

In support and benefit of the 2012 Earth Hour, Discovery Channel will have another Vertical Run happening on February 12, 2012 at the Stamford Residences (McKinley)

Registration Fee
PHP500 - 3km
PHP650 - 5km
PHP1000 - 10km (vertical)

Registration Site
Skechers Concept Store Trinoma (2/F)
Skechers Concept Store Market Market (2/F)
Skechers Concept Store Glorietta 5 (G/F)
ROX, Bonifacio Global City
RUNNR, Bonifacio Global City

Race Map

25 up, 25 down

Finisher Shirt

3km

5km

10 km

Prizes
CATEGORY     MALE        FEMALE
3K
1st Place     Php 5,000    Php 5,000
2nd Place     Php 3,000    Php 3,000
3rd Place     Php 2,000    Php 2,000

5K
1st Place     Php 6,000    Php 6,000
2nd Place     Php 5,500    Php 5,500
3rd Place     Php 2,500    Php 2,500

Vertical + 10K
1st Place     Php 15,000    Php 15,000
2nd Place    Php 7,000    Php 7,000
3rd Place     Php 4,000    Php 4,000
Note: Top winner of the vertical run 10k goes to Singapore to represent the country in November 2012

ZEM360. Barefoot Shoe

2012-01-21T01:36:00.004+08:00

Lightweight. Check. Flexible sole. Check. Superb ground feel. Check. Roomy toe box. Check. Seems that all the attributes that I am looking for a minimalist footwear, ZEM360 has it all. Question still remains, is it good? So there's only one thing left to do

I've been using it for several weeks and already logged at least 200 kilometers. My initial impression? Didn't like the foot shape. The first time I took it for a quick spin, my little toes suffered major rubbing issues. Had to stop several occasions and adjust the shoes in order to alleviate the pain. Good thing it didn't become painful blisters

Its either I have an abnormal wide feet or Zem couldn't come up with a product specifically designed to barefoot runners. Was expecting more out from them since this is their "barefoot runners" series. It doesn't take the cake but good enough to serve its intended purpose

ZEM is now being retailed (both round toe and ninja split toe) at ROX BGC and Res|Toe|Run
- ZEM360 - PHP2690
- ZEMO2 - PHP2290
- ZEM Wellness - PHP1690
- ZEM Playa - PHP1690
- ZEM Playa Jr - PHP1290
- ZEM Traveler - PHP1990
- ZEM Ninja - PHP1690

Forty Seven Minutes And Fifty Four Seconds

2012-01-18T01:22:00.060+08:00

If you have been living under a rock, sub-Piolo is a term that has been coined after Piolo has set a blistering fast time (47:56) on a 10km race two years ago. Not unless you are genetically blessed with Kenyan genes, his personal record is really hard to beat. One needs to put in a lot of mileage

Just last week, we had the privilege to interact with the man himself. What made the press conference different was the fact that it was intimate. The bloggers had a rare opportunity to ask Piolo about his nutrition, training program, race strategy, and other stuff related to running

After the Q&A with Piolo, bloggers had fun with Pinoy Henyo. Sir Rene and I tried our luck but our henyo word (second wind) was quite tricky. Winners got a Timex watch. Wanted one for meself since the strap of my watch (Ironman Triathlon) is starting to get brittle. Lady luck wasn't even on my side during the raffle

Eventhough I went home empty handed (not entirely true coz I got a shirt), the experience was priceless

Piolo Fun Facts
- He will be running 10km with Coach Rio this Sunday
- He finished his half-marathon (21km) in 1 hour and 58 minutes
- He aims for a sub-4 finish on his first marathon in Berlin
- He runs in UP Acad Oval (spotted him there on several occassions)
- He does pre- and post-run (static/dynamic) stretching
- Swears that GU Energy Gel has helped him during races
- His training program is composed of speedwork and tempo

Join Papa Piolo Pascual as he celebrate his 35th birthday at the 2012 Timex Run. As a special treat, Timex will raffle 35 Timex watches to all the finishers

Don't waste your time sitting on your couch. Go out and register.
Here are the updated registration dates for each store:
Timex Trinoma – until January 18, 2012 (Wednesday)
Watch Republic Shop Robinsons Galleria – until January 18, 2012 (Wednesday)
Riovana Katipunan – until January 21, 2012 (Saturday)
Riovana BGC – until January 22, 2012 (Sunday, Race Day)

Registration fees are PHP650 for 5km, PHP700 for 10km, and PHP750 for 16km. See more details here

Hope to see you run with Piolo on January 22 at BGC

BIG THANKS to Mr Avi, Ms Gemma, Ms Vima, Runrio & Timex for the invitation

(image credits to Sir Rene/JazzRunner)

No SPEED Limit 2012

2012-01-16T01:29:00.006+08:00

No SPEED Limit is a benefit run organized by Ateneo Special Education Society (Ateneo SPEED). No SPEED Limit this year offers 3km, 5km,10km and 15km routes both inside and outside the Ateneo campus, stretching until Libis and C5 area

This run is for the benefit of Batino Elementary School. Ateneo SPEED aims to aid in the further development of teachers in one of the largest public special education institutions in Quezon City (Molave corner Batino Streets, Project 3)

Batino Elementary School has three special educational facilities funded by the government and aided by non-government organizations. The three special facilities cater to the needs of visually-impaired, hearing-impaired and mentally-challenged kids. Over the years, the institution has produced special graduates whose potentials were discovered inside the four corners of the school’s “special” classrooms

Registration Fee
PHP400 - 3km
PHP450 - 5km
PHP550 - 10km
PHP700 - 15km

Registration Site
ROX Bonifacio High Street (2PM-7PM)
Toby's Mall of Asia
RUNNR Trinoma

Singlet Design

Assembly Time & Gun Start
15K - 4:00AM - 4:45AM
10K - 4:30AM - 5:00 AM
5K - 4:30AM - 5:15 AM
3K - 5:00AM - 5:30 AM

Race Map / Race Route

Finishers Medal

Finishers Shirt

Cash/Consolation Prizes
15K
1st Place: 6,000
2nd Place: 4,000
3rd Place: 1,500

10K
1st Place: P4,000
2nd Place: P3,000
3rd Place: P1,000

5K
1st Place: P2,500
2nd: P1,000
3rd: Consolation Prizes

3K
1st: Consolation Prizes
2nd: Consolation Prizes
3rd: Consolation Prizes

Sponsorship/Registration Inquiries
Text/ Call: Abby @ 0917-691-9500 and 0922-863-0433
Email: nospeedlimit2012@yahoo.com

Fila Skele-Toes 2.0 Spotted!

2012-01-13T12:12:00.000+08:00

I was aimlessly strolling around a mall when I saw these babies. Initially thought they were the 1st version but it turned out these are the 2nd generation of Skele-Toes. Another surprising fact is they're darn cheap. Don't tell your mom but they are a nice alternative to the pricey VFFs. I mean, if you can afford a pair of Komodo Sport then just go ahead and part with your hard-earned cash but if you are cash-strapped, like me, I'd go with these toe shoes

Am I saying that Skele-Toes is equally or as nearly as good as the Five Fingers? Can't say. Haven't owned a pair. Not unless Fila sends me one. From my short interaction, the sole is a bit thick and stiff which meant lose of ground feel. This is also heavy at 6 oz. Not a good sign. A transition shoes perhaps? This could work especially to those who wants "extra protection". I warn you though, you'll continue to heel strike with these. The only reason I'll get a pair is for casual use only or maybe use it as my trail shoe. I just hope they work better than the Trail Gloves

My point is, if you've been wearing clunky, thick-heeled, arch supporting shoes and wanna join the minimalist bandwagon then Skele-Toes might have a space in your shoe rack. If you have been running either barefoot or in minimal shoes, its best that you veer away from this product. It 'll be a waste of your time and money not unless that's your purpose in the first place. If Fila comes up with Skele-Toes 3.0, I wish they'd make the soles thin (say 2mm-4mm), make it lightweight (less than 4 oz) and junk their current strap design

Browsing Fila's website, I saw more goodies there. I'm crossing my fingers that Isports Life Inc (aka Fila Philippines) also brought the other colorways and in my humble opinion are waaay better than the ones that I saw.

Even with the lawsuit filed by Vibram S.p.A. and Vibram USA Inc, Fila doesn't seem to be slowing down in terms of introducing new minimalist products in the market. Besides Skele-Toes v1.0 and v2.0 they've also released Skele-Toes amp ($75), Skele-Toes bay runner ($70), and Skele-Toes TriFit (my fave at $60). I'm praying that Fila will be nice enough to bring these here as well. Or if you have seen 'em already just give me a holler, aight?

skele-toes TriFit

skele-toes bay runner

skele-toes amp

Surprised to see another laced version of the Skele-Toes from an online store since there was no mention about it on Fila's official website

skele-toes voltage

Update! Go Natural Run 2012

2012-01-11T01:15:00.002+08:00

1 Registration for Go Natural Run 2012 is until January 11 at all in-store registration sites (Toby's & Athletes Foot)
2 Registration at RIOVANA will be until Friday (January 13)
3 Raffle prizes from Resorts World Manila, Air Philippines, Timex and others are in store for lucky runners participating in the race

Please support the campaign for early education of children about diabetes by joining Go Natural Run 2012

More Than Meets The Eye

2012-01-09T00:40:00.001+08:00

For most of us, including me, we see Riovana as a one-stop shop and hub for almost anything a runner would ever need or want. It carries the latest running footwear from the most popular brands. They also offer high-tech and fashionable apparels and must-have running accessories and training devices. The BGC branch offers a member’s lounge where one can relax and socialize with fellow runners. Lockers are rentable and shower rooms are available for both gender

We already have SecondWind and RUNNR where both stores specializes on running. There's also The Brick and ROX which covers other discipline (bike and swim). Question is, what sets Riovana apart from the rest? Sole Healing Recovery Center (located at the 2nd level of Riovana Bonifacio Global City Store)

Sole Healing is a dedicated running recovery center aims to give runners the comforts of home, the leisureliness of a spa, the modernity of a physical therapy clinic and the tested concepts of sports medicine. I could not ask for more

They have Dr. Gar Eufemio (President of the Philippine Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine) and Dr. Jun Rafanan (incoming President of the Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine and is the current Chairman of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of The Medical City) as their sports doctors. Coach Jim Saret (consultant of the Philippine Olympic Committee and is the Training Director of the Milo-APEX Running Clinics) serves as conditioning specialist. What a roster!

Among the treatments/services (acupuncture, cryo-treatment, laser & ultrasound therapy, sports massage, hydration therapy, oxygen supplementation, and kinesio-taping) being offered, platelet-rich plasma caught my attention

Platelet-Rich Plasma is a simple and quick (30 mins) procedure. They will take a small amount of your blood, centrifuge it to yield a concentration of platelets and inject it back into an injured tissue. The idea is to supplement the growth factors and plasma cells in a person's blood with a concentrated dose in order to speed up healing (ex sore knee or a scarred Achilles' tendon)

Just learned that platelet rich plasma therapy helped superstars like Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant get back on the field. Heard it is a bit expensive (from another clinic) but still a lot cheaper compared to invasive surgery and does not require the long months of rehabilitation that surgery would demand. Heard from Mark (a marathoner) that the downtime is only 1 week. Fab! Gotta see my doctor and ask if this will help my right knee and left heel.

Location / Store Hours

Riovana BGC. Mon–Thur 11AM – 10PM, Fri-Sun 10AM – 11PM

Riovana Katipunan. Mon–Sun 10AM – 8PM

Riovana Mall of Asia. Coming Soon

Todo Responde Run 2012

2012-01-06T01:14:00.003+08:00

With race categories of 3km, 5km and 10km to be staged at Bonifacio Global City on January 14, families and friends can enjoy the route and at the same time, extend their help as well

The proceeds will be turned over on the very day of the event to the beneficiaries - 20% to Baby Rafael and 80% for the Sendong Relief Operations (ABS-CBN’s Sagip Kapamilya and Philippine Red Cross)

NO freebies. NO timing chip. NO singlet. This is a fun run dedicated to the victims of typhoon Sendong and baby Rafael. This is OUR race, this is OUR event, this is our RUN FOR A CAUSE!

Registration Period
Jan 6 - 14

Registration Fee
PHP300 - 3km
PHP300 - 5km
PHP350 - 10km

Registration Site
ROX, Bonifacio High Street
A Runner's Circle, 2150 Roxas Boulevard, Cor. Quirino Ave. Manila
RUNNR, Alabang Town Center

Assembly Time and Gun Start
10km - 5:00 - 6:00AM
5km - 5:00 - 6:15AM
3km - 5:00 - 6:25AM

Race Map / Race Route

5km

10km

Race Bib of Hope (Sample)

About Baby Rafael
Born last August 22, 2011, three months shy from his due and has stayed in the hospital since then. Because of much needed medication for him to survive, a tremendous rise on the hospital bills in which his parents are struggling to pay. Richard, a fellow runner, is the only one working while Cecilia is taking care of the baby. A total of PHP200,000 has already been paid but still not enough to bring him out of the hospital. Let us complete God’s gift to Richard and Cecilia by helping them pay for their dues so they can take Baby Rafael Carlos home

Adidas Sale Up To 50% Off

2012-01-04T00:50:00.000+08:00

Looking Forward To 2012

2012-01-02T00:02:00.108+08:00

Last year, there were a handful of minimalist/barefoot shoes that came into the market. Some were good. Some were a little disappointing. This year, we expect the same amount of enthusiasm that we've seen in 2011. And there's two shoes that I can't wait to see - Merrell Barefoot Road Glove and Vibram SeeYa

If Merrell Barefoot Trail Glove is for trails (isn't it obvious?) then the Road Glove is one created for us road warriors. The reason why I am excited is that this version has a lower profile. On paper it says - 4 mm compression molded EVA midsole. I am crossing my fingers that they don't make any thicker since I like better ground feel which I couldn't get from the Trail Gloves. Heard from the grapevine that it'll arrive on our shores very soon ;)

I started to hate VFFs when they begun producing those 5-toed shoes with thick midsoles. I thought the FiveFingers were made with a barefoot lifestyle in mind but what's with the extra protection? Among their initial offering, only MOC and PERFORMA appealed to me because of its flexibility and superb ground feel

VFF MOC (grabbed from birthdayshoes.com)

KSO (5.5mm, 5.7oz), Bikila (7mm, 6oz), Speed (6mm, 5.9oz), or Komodo Sport (6mm, 7.1oz) could not tickle my fancy. Then here comes SeeYa. Seems that they were able to capture all the good attributes MOC has and created this ~~3.5~~ 4.8oz footwear. SeeYa could bring back the love. Hmmm....

grabbed from birthdayshoes.com

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T00:12:00.001+08:00

Ikaw Ang Simula!

2011-12-30T01:15:00.001+08:00

Nattural Quality Corporation (NQC) decided to sponsor this event (GO NATURAL 2012) because the incidence of diabetes in the Philippines has increased at a metabolic rate. NQC is spearheading a campaign for the early education of children regarding this disease

Type 2 diabetes is a disease borne out of lifestyle. Unhealthy eating habits and a lack of exercise results in obesity, the leading cause of Type 2 diabetes. Children and their parents need to know that by laying the foundation of a healthy lifestyle and regular checks, the disease can be prevented

Nattural Quality Corporation (NQC) would like to invite everyone to support the campaign for early education of children about diabetes by joining Go Natural Run 2012

Interested parties may register at Toby's (Shangri-la Mall and SM Mall of Asia), Planet Sports (Trinoma and Glorietta), Riovana (BGC) and Athlete's Foot (Robinsons Galleria and Alabang Town Center). For group registrations of 5 people, they can avail of the 4+1 promo where the 5th runner is free. First 1,000 early bird registrants get a special Go Natural Baller ID. Special surprises await those who wear the Baller ID during the run

Proceeds from the event will be donated to ABS CBN’s Ako Ang Simula who will help mount the campaign for the early education and awareness of diabetes

Participating runners who would also donate an additional P150 over their registration fees receive an advocacy shirt

Check here for more details (gun start, race map, etc) about the event

Soleus GPS 1.0 Is Not Cheap

2011-12-28T00:49:00.043+08:00

"Soleus GPS 1.0 is not cheap", I learned from David Arnold (founder of Soleus Running) during the media event held in Texas Road House Grill. Here in our neck of the woods we normally associate stuff that is pocket-friendly as cheap. I guess there's a negative vibe that comes along with the word that David immediately corrected me when he heard me saying it. To be honest, when the first time I heard about the product and learning its price point ($99), I was dumbfounded. Who wouldn't?

How can Soleus possibly earn with this watch? Was this an aggressive move? With so many options to choose from, a newcomer will be difficult to penetrate the existing GPS market without having a unique differentiator. Think about it. You got a watch that needs to sell. But it exists already. What else can you offer to the running community? Strip down to the basics and just give what a runner requires which helps to bring down the cost to make 'em and make it very affordable to everyone

GPS 1.0 digital watch is packed with features any runner could want from a watch. It comes with a Pace and Distance feature, which gauges and records the pace you’re going at with the current or total distance you ran. With these features, you can keep track of your performance each mile at the end of your run.

Additional features such as a high sensitivity GPS receiver, world time which covers 106 cities in all time zones, and a USB rechargeable lithium-ion battery which can last up to 8 hours in full GPS mode and weeks if not in GPS mode, the Soleus GPS 1.0 is a perfect running companion. If you bought one already either for yourself or as a gift, here's a video which basically teaches you on how to use your watch

The GPS 1.0 is perfect for the runner who wants to track speed and distance but doesn't need all the bells and whistles. Last but not least, Soleus GPS 1.0 has a compact design which makes its one of the smaller GPS watches on the market today. If you are still hesitating if you'd get one ... dont! For only PHP6,150 - its a steal! Drop by at the nearest TimeGear or LTimeStudio near you

Here's the good news for the ladies. Besides the usual Black/Gray and Black/Electric Green, Soleus has released the new Black/Pink version. Better call up their store that is closest to you, and ask if they have one available. Better hurry. As I know, this will be for a limited time only

Still couldn't decide if you'll buy one? Here's a review from DC Rainmaker. DC Rainmaker has reviewed many sport watches in the past and some include Garmin FR910XT, Garmin FR610, Timex Run Trainers, and Polar RCX5. Here's one of his concluding statements -

"If I was Garmin, Timex or Polar, I’d be rather concerned about this watch – and what the company plans to do in the future. Right now they’ve undercut the Garmin FR110 by about $90-$100 (half the price). Sure, the FR110 does heart rate – and that’s valuable, but I’m also realistic that many folks don’t use or care about heart rate monitoring – they just want to know how far and how fast"

Before I forget, I want to say THANKS! for extending the invite to the media launch (and the watch)

Run For Typhoon Sendong Victims

2011-12-26T00:31:00.008+08:00

FILIPINO RUNNING COMMUNITY FOR CAGAYAN DE ORO AND ILIGAN CITY! Join RESCUE RUN on December 31 at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hills. 5K Category only. SIMPLE RUN. No singlet. No freebies. No timing chip. Spread The Word. Our brothers in Northern Mindanao need our help NOW!

Registration Period
December 26-31 (limited to 1000 slots)

Donation
PHP150 (minimum)
Note: As a token of appreciation from the organizers, the highest donation made under one race number will get an overnight stay for 2 in Manila Pavilion Hotel with buffet breakfast

Registration Site
ROX, Bonifacio Global City
A Runner's Circle, Manila
SecondWind Store, Teachers' Village QC and Ortigas Home Depot

Assembly Time & Gun Start
5:30AM - 6:00AM

Race Map / Race Route

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T00:25:00.003+08:00

Vivo Barefoot! 40%-50% OFF!

2011-12-23T14:08:00.000+08:00

It's 40%-50% off on all items at Terra Plana and Barefoot Stores! ALL OUT SALE! Visit us at Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Alabang Town Center and Ayala Center Cebu. Sale is until December 31, 2011

Donate Now And Help Save Lives!

2011-12-20T19:58:00.000+08:00

Tropical Storm Sendong (international name: Washi) ravaged Mindanao, slamming it with devastating rains and unleashing flash floods and landslides that have left a horrifying trail of destruction. As of 12PM, the death toll has reached 720 (Cagayan De Oro 346, Iligan City 279, Bukidnon 47, Negros Oriental 37, Lanao del Norte 9, Compostela Valley 5, Zamboanga del Norte 3, Surigao del Sur 1). Most of the dead were asleep in the middle of the night on Friday when raging floodwaters pounded their homes from rivers and cascaded from mountain slopes following 12 straight hours of heavy rains in Mindanao. Drowning has been identified as the main cause of death

Sendong is the 19th tropical cyclone to lash the Philippines this year. As we wage this battle against disasters, we are appealing for immediate cash assistance to continue providing relief and recovery efforts for all affected communities. Red Cross is counting on your support to be able to provide food, non-food items (including kitchen ware, dinner sets, cleaning materials, latrines, medicine, livelihood programs and shelter) and our services to the most vulnerable Filipinos in the hardest hit cities and provinces

How can you help?
For your online donation, go to redcross.org.ph/donatenow
Or thru GreenPeso (select Sendong Appeal)
You may also donate to Red Cross thru PayDollar
Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop and 7-11 stores are accepting cash donations

SMS. Text RED(space)AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)
G-Cash. Text DONATE(space)AMOUNT(space)4-digit M-PIN(space)REDCROSS to 2882
You can donate the following denominations -
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000

(source: www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow)

Nike Warehouse Sale Up To 80%

2011-12-15T13:34:00.000+08:00

The NIKE Warehouse Sale is from December 15-22, 2011
December 15 (1:00PM-7:00PM); December 16-22 (10:00AM-7:00PM)
Up to 80% OFF on selected items. Items on sale include Nike Shoes, Apparels and Accessories
Available only at the Nike Agility Center in Paranaque

Adidas Sale Up To 50%

2011-12-13T12:06:00.000+08:00

What better way to spread Christmas cheer than shopping for you and people you hold dear
UP Circle of Entrepreneurs, Financial Project 2012 brings you Adidas Brand Sale! Up to 50% off!!

December 12-16, 2011 (8AM-5PM)
Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman, Quezon City

For inquiries contact:
Cat Cardaño @ 09262326931
Nikko Villareal @ 09152800238

Go Natural Run 2012

2011-12-12T02:58:00.004+08:00

Nattural Quality Corp develops and markets innovative herbal-based food supplements known to contain essential elements that help maintain good health and wellness.

Among the products of Nattural Quality are Ampalaya Plus, known food supplement for Diabetes; Enduranz, helps in male fertility and promotes men's health; Slenda, natural weight loss product; and recently launched, Renalin, made to support kidney wellness

Along with their vision of bringing about a consciousness for better health and an improved quality of life, Nattural Quality gives us Go Natural 2012: A Run For Early Child Diabetes Education

Registration Fee
PHP350 - 3km
PHP550 - 5km
PHP650 - 10km
PHP800 - 21km

Registration Site
• Toby's Shari-La Mall
• Toby's SM Mall of Asia
• Riovana Bonifacio Global City
• Athlete's Foot Robinsons Galleria
• Athlete's Foot Alabang Town Center

Early Bird
The first 1,000 runners to register get a free Go Natural Baller ID. Wear the Baller ID during the run and avail of special perks

Group Registration
Register 4 paying runners and the 5th runner is free. Valid until December 16, 2011

Singlet Design

Assembly Time
21km - 5:00AM
10km - 5:30AM
5km - 5:50AM
3km - 6:00AM

Race Map / Race Route

Finishers Shirt

Race Etiquette
• Please keep to your right to allow faster competitors to overtake
• If you encounter participants on the left side of the lane who are moving at a slower pace, please call out "on your left" As a courtesy, all participants are required to move the right when they hear this
• If you wish to walk during the race, please kindly keep to the right side of the route to allow faster competitors to pass
• If you need to stop to tie your shoelaces or for any other reason, please move out of the group before doing so to prevent runners from colliding into you
• If you encounter any problems during the run, please approach our race marshals for assistance
• There will be directional signage and markers along the race route to guide you along. Please do not veer off the course of the route as doing so might compromise your safety and result in a disqualification from the race

Baggage Deposit Area
• If you have baggage to checkin, please head towards the baggage deposit/retrieval area. If you have no baggage to checkin, please proceed directly to starting point
• The baggage service will be available from 330AM to 9AM
• Each participant will only be allowed to checkin one (1) piece of baggage
• Please refrain from checking in valuables at the baggage deposit area

(source: Nattural Quality Corporation)

Run 4 Change 2011

2011-12-10T02:37:00.002+08:00

Get ready to run for your advocacy on December 18 2011 at Run for Change II at the Venice Piazza Mckinley Hill

Registration Fee
PHP500 - 3km
PHP500 - 5km
PHP600 - 10km

Registration Site
A Runner's Circle, 2150 Roxas Blvd cor Quirino Ave Malate Manila
R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street Taguig City

Singlet Design

Assembly Time & Gun Start
10km - 5:30AM - 6:00AM
5km - 5:30AM - 6:05AM
3km - 5:30AM - 6:10AM

Race Map / Race Route

Beneficiaries/Partners
A Runner's Circle
Gawad Kalinga
Happy Feet
Pinoy Fitness
Ritual Eco-Collective
Yabang Pinoy

or the Track and Field athletics teams of the following schools:
Ateneo de Manila University
Far Eastern University
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
University of the East
University of Sto. Tomas
University of the Philippines

FREE Running Clinic
In preparation for Run For Change 2, Run For Change invites all runners to take it to the next level and better their run

Get tips and tricks from our ultramarathoner speakers: Michelle Estuar of A Runner's Circle and Jonel Mendoza of FrontRunner Magazine

When: December 14, 2011, 6PM-830PM
Where: ROX, Bonifacio Global City