Thinking of what to wear for you runs is actually simple. Even thought a lot of brands and gears are available in the market, the beauty of running is in its simplicity. There’s not much to buy since you may already own them. What I love about running is that you don’t need any expensive [...]
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How to Choose a Sports Bra for Running
Here is a question from Sari about choosing sports bras for running. Since I am not an expert in this topic, I asked The Fitmommy to answer the question. Fitmommy is a runner and a mother to the cute and adorable, Sky. You can visit her blogs at The Fitmommy and Embracing Everyday. While Sari [...]
How do I join Takbo.ph?
This is a very common question about the website. Many people still have the impression that Takbo.ph is some kind of a running club or an organized body of runners. First, Takbo.ph is not a running club. We are an online community that gathers runners and would-be runners to share the same passion. We are [...]
Takbo101: How do I start running?
Here is a question from Peth thru email. “I want to get into running as a form of exercise. How do I start? Who do i contact? I am very interested to get into this thing. Thank you.” Hi Peth, Thank you for you email and thank you for allowing me to use your email [...]
Using and Dissecting the Timing Chip
Dear Cristine, First, in behalf of all the male runners, I congratulate you for finishing your 3K run last week at the Run for Home. We are really happy that you were able to join us. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen you since I did a 21K but I saw you from the pictures by Photovendo. [...]
How Gait Analysis Help in Choosing The Right Shoe
My first running shoe in 2006 gave me a lot of problems. To begin with, it was not even a real running shoe. It was a crosstrainer I think. Then I started to learn about pronation and in choosing the right shoe. It was not easy. Selecting the right shoe for me was a hit/miss [...]
Takbo101: Runner’s Etiquette – Part 1
Running is also a gentleman’s sport. Not many of us knew this, but there are unwritten rules once you start taking yourself out for a run. Below is a list of etiquettes that I took from the book, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Jogging and Running” by Bill Rodgers. This is a great book about [...]
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