Author: Adrian John Ladaga

McHappy Day Stripes Run drove 7,000 runners for literacy cause

Almost 7,000 runners dashed the Mc Happy Day Stripes run to gather support in helping kids learn how to read. It is the biggest contingent yet for the annual fun run organized by Mc Donald’s Philippines which was held in two of the country’s most progressive cities- Davao and...

The pros and cons of playing music while running

Playing your favorite sound track while jogging (or even in races) is perhaps one of the paradigm shifts in the running community. As mobile devices which are able to play music becomes lighter (i.e. iPod, smartphones, headphones with music players, etc.) this trend will linger for a longer time....

Surviving the MH Urbanathlon 2015

Around 1,800 running and fitness aficionados survived (not just finished) the grueling 10-kilometer course of the Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2015 last November 22 at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The annual race has a very challenging course that combines road, trail and 15 obstacles that is sure to test your...

Why the 7-Eleven Run 2016 should be your first race next year

Christmas is fast approaching and the year is about to end. And we all know that with Christmas and New Year comes the time when most of us tend to eat more than any week of the year. If you are planning to shed off those added weight brought...

7 running events you wished were in the Philippines

Many running events have evolved from the endurance activity it was once into a fun filled activity with themes that goes from the bizarre to the unlikely. Races that feature apocalyptic scene with zombies chasing you, runners dressed in hero costumes and even obstacle races are now becoming more...

Can a runner outrun a zombie?

Halloween just ended a week ago and still people can’t get enough of the chills and thrills that this occasion brings. And because the Walking Dead season 6 also rolled out a few weeks ago- we tried to answer the question: can a regular runner outrun a zombie?  ...

7 running myths that you should not believe

Running, just like any other sport or activity, has its own obscured practices that can be considered myths because they do not provide the results they claim. A great number of runners still do these assuming that this will help improve their race performance, but in reality it does...

Six running health benefits you should know

Only a small percent of the Filipino population are into running and for bias (often misconstrued) reasons. Most view running as an activity that is required only to those who want to lose weight or who are athletes. However, most adept and elite runners enjoy health benefits that comes...

Seven reasons for you to run the Salomon City Trail

Some trails are found even in the heart of a city. Are you someone who wants to experience trail running without leaving the confines of Metro Manila? Lucky for you, the Salomon City Trail Manila 2015 is just around the corner (quite literally) as it revs up this September...

Where to buy the best GPS watches for runners?

Running watches with GPS capabilities has become a necessity for many serious runners who wants to improve their performance. Not only does this type of running wear provide real-time data such as pace, distance, calories burned, etc., they also help you keep track of your running program. We have...