Category: Running for Beginners

Avoid these running shoe buying mistakes

Running shoes are the most important gear for runners. So a perfect fit is important when buying your running shoes. But with so many brands and models, it is tempting to simplify the selection process and just buy whatever suits your fancy at the shoe store. Buying the wrong...

4th Annual Running Clinic for Kids 2016 5K (Pasig)

4th Annual Running Clinic for Kids 2016 will be on March 28 to May 28, 2016 at Philsports Arena Track Oval (ULTRA), Pasig. Running Clinic for beginners to advanced level age category: 7yrs old to 17yrs old March 28 to May 28, 2016 Training Schedule: MWF 4pm to 6pm...

Proper arm carriage: are you doing it right?

Running coaches will always tell you that proper running form or at least the most comfortable running position you can make is essential to be an efficient runner. From foot strike to knee drive, there is an endless debate which technique is the best. One running fundamental that receives...

How To Improve Your Running Form [Infographic]

Running is a simple action of moving your feet one after the other. But making simple changes to improve your running form can help you lessen injuries and improve your race times.  There are several running coaches, running clinics and running seminars who would teach about running. Some of them may differ...

5K Training Plan Apps for Smartphones

Need some 5K Training plans? Want to start running and finish a 5K run? There’s an app for that! Since majority of runners bring their phones when they run, there are several apps that acts like a coach to get you from zero to 5K in about 8 weeks....

10 Tips for a Safer Night Runs

Night runs are getting popular here in the metro. Night running require a little more planning than your average workout but with the right preparation and focus, you can make any evening workout rival its daytime counterpart. Franc Ramon, our guest writer, share some essential safety tips for running in the dark: You’re alarm...

10K Training Plans for Beginners

The 10K Race is a great challenge for those who are new to running and fitness.  I find it to be just the right distance with just the right amount of time to spend for training.  Most 10K Training Plans would have 8-12 weeks of preparation with 3-4 training...

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...