Category: Training

Stretching for Runners with Kara Goucher

I am stretching like a Pro with Olympic athelete Kara Goucher.  I downloaded the Nike Training Club for iPhone and the routines were great.  I felt better after a run.  While the app is designed for women, it benefits men too. Stretching after a run helps retain flexibility, speeds...

10 Bloggers Share Top Running Tips for Beginners

We have shared some Running Tips for New Runners and the last tip we have there is on asking help from seasoned runners. Here’s a compilation of the tips from runner blogger friends. They are seasoned runners. Some have done marathons, (distance of 42.195 KM) and ultramarathons (more than the marathon...

adidas King of the Road 2013: Step up your game and pick up the pace

Are you ready for King of the Road 2013? Here are some tips from adidas team to prepare you for the 10k and 16.8k race distances. Also remember that claiming of your adidas KOTR singlet starts from July 1 until July 6 at the following stores : adidas Trinoma, adidas Mall...

Running Tips for New Runners

Whether you run for fitness, health, weight loss or for fun, you will need to learn the basics about running even though running seems to be a simple sport. If you’re new to running, before you even take your first steps, here are some important things and tips that...

The RUNNR Club

RUNNR is inviting everyone for their weekly group runs for beginners and advanced runners. By joining the club, you will get a free singlet and discounts. Group runs will start in starting running in these locations on: •   Bonifacio High Street – 7pm Wednesdays (May 8 – June 26) •  ...

Getting Ready for Beach Running at Skyathon

It’s finally April! In a few days, we are flying to Boracay for the much awaited Skyathon 2013.  If you happen to be doing a beach run in your escapade this summer, here are some tips to take note for a good running experience.   Run on wet sand and...

Eat This, Run That

My excuse for eating a lot is because I run.  I would need the energy for the next run anyway. I believe that after eating two large burgers for dinner, all of them will be converted to useful energy somehow when I run the following day. Well, sometimes I...

Doctors find use of painkillers among marathoners ‘alarming’

In other countries, the use of painkillers among marathoners are popular and doctors find this alarming. Some researches show that ibuprofen, for example, can cause inflammation and may interfere with the body’s process of recovery and adaptation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and acetaminophen are the most common medications being taken...

The Benefits of a Personal Running Coach

Running is so simple that anyone can instantly start training for a fun run or a marathon.  Thus, getting a personal running coach is not a common practice among runners.  Many runners think that a running coach is just for elite and competitive athletes and not for beginners. Having...