Running on a Treadmill versus Running Outdoors
Running on a treadmill vs running outdoors. It’s an ongoing debate. Personally, I prefer running outdoors. I prefer the scenery and the different movement of people and cars on the road. What is annoying though is I have to stop at every intersection to give way to cars. This...
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...
Thinking of Joining a Race Overseas? Here are 5 Tips to Prepare for Your Racecation
Guest post by Minie of Fitness and Finance Redefined “Racecation” or Race and Vacation has been one of the trends nowadays for athletes of all levels. Because why not? It’s combining two passions — travel and joining a race. Recreation and rest rolled into one. Racecation has become popular,...
Running Tips Before Joining a Fun Run
Running may be considered a simple sport but no matter how simple it is, you should prepare well for it. Here are some running tips before joining a fun run to make running more enjoyable and injury-free. Many injuries are associated with running because of its high impact nature....
Race to a New You this 2016
Happy New Year Runners! Here’s a helpful article to kick start your 2016 for a healthier you by Ms.Fia Batua RND, Licensed Nutritionist Dietitian and Fitness & Health Coach, and Sports Nutritionist. New Year has always been a way for us to make resolutions. And it is also the season to make...
25 Year Old Runner Dies While Running 10K
A friend in Singapore told me about a sad news of 25 year old girl who died last Sunday while running the Nike We Run 10K event. She was already near the finish line when she collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead. I later...
Takbo.ph Tuesday Tips #1: Iced Sports Drinks, Yummy Vegan Breakfast and a Toning Workout
Our running and fitness tips for the week includes how to boost your endurance, improved goal setting, a yummy vegan breakfast recipe and a 16-18 minute body toning exercise. Have a great week runners. 1. According to a new Australian research, drinking iced sports drink can increase exercise endurance...
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...
5 Tips for Young Athletes by Marathon Star Meb Keflezighi
Meb Keflezighi or Marathon Meb is an accomplished long distance runner. He won silver for the marathon in the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the 2009 New York City Marathon. Meb has qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games after winning the trials earlier this year and is looking for the...
Beginners Guide in Choosing the Right Running Shoe
I would often be approached by a runner who would ask about the best running shoe that he or she can buy. They would ask which brand or what to look for in a running shoe. I would then explain that choosing the right running shoe goes beyond the...