Race Recap: Color Manila Blacklight Run 2017
Color Manila Blacklight Run last May 27 in Alabang was one of the unique fun runs that I have ever been into. The event was glowing from the participant’s face paints and headlamps under a drizzly night matched with loud pre-race shenanigans. Despite the upbeat, I feel that the race...
Merrell Agility Peak Flex Shoe Review
The Merrell Pilipinas Trail Running Camp last May 6-7 at Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo Rizal has taught me a lot about the ins and outs of trail running and was introduced to its sponsor’s newest trail weaponry- the Merrell Agility Peak Flex. Quite an odd name for a running shoe...
MilestonePod Fitness Tracker Makes You Run Smarter
“What you don’t measure, you can’t improve” is an adage that is not only applicable in management, but also in running. In today’s gadget-centric world, there are tons of fitness trackers available to competitive runners to keep track of their performance from GPS watches to smartphone apps. However, many...
First Siargao International Marathon 21K/42K (Surigao del Norte)
Siargao, the island paradise of the South, is hosting one of the most scenic footraces this season. The First Siargao International Marathon (Run for the Mangroves) will be held on July 23 at Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte with the aim to raise funds to protect its mangroves and...
5 Things I Learned from Merrell Pilipinas Trail Running Camp 2
Learning to run the rough trails under the unpredictable weather can be overwhelming for a trail running beginner. It was for this reason that some of the country’s top trail running athletes organized the Merrell Trail Running Camp, a hands-on introductory class that teaches everything there is to know...
FitCon MNL 2017: The Largest Gathering of Fitness Experts and Enthusiasts
If health is truly wealth, then updating your fitness knowledge and lifestyle is an investment you can’t just ignore. FitCon MNL 2017 gathers some of the top fitness and nutrition experts in a 3-day event that promises to help everyone to live a healthier and fitter life. Listen to...
RUNRIO Trilogy Leg 1- 5K/ 10K/ 21K (Parañaque)
RUNRIO events, headed by renowned running coach Rio dela Cruz, brings back the RUNRIO Trilogy 2017, one of the country’s premier three-part running event. The first leg kicks off on June 25 at the metro’s newest entertainment hub Okada Manila in Parañaque City. (Photo Credit: RUNRIO Events, Inc.) RUNRIO Trilogy is...
Mizuno Wave Inspire 13 Shoe Review
I have been a fan of shoes with very thin insoles because they mimic barefoot running. However, because of a recent injury, I’ve temporarily switched to stability shoes. And one of the shoes that have always been on my short list was the Mizuno Wave Inspire 13. Luckily, the...
Gerald Anderson Finishes LA Marathon with Skechers GoRun Forza
Filipino actor Gerald Anderson accomplished one item on his bucket list as he finished the Los Angeles Marathon last March 19 with a time of 4 hours, 25 minutes and 2 seconds. The LA maarathon is one of the largest foot race in the world that draws close to 20,000...
SKYathon Boracay Beach Run 2017 Kicks Off on April 22
Get your beach body ready and head on to Boracay this April 22 (Saturday) for Sky Cable Corporation’s annual SKYathon. Now on its 8th year of raising awareness and gathering funds to maintain the island’s pristine beauty and rich marine ecosystem, the race will start at 6 AM at...