NIKE Women’s 10K Manila: A Buddy Run on May 9, 2015

The NIKE 10k Manila will be held this May 9, 2015 at Filinvest City, Alabang

The past NIKE running events were one of the most sought after races in Manila. They’re very well organized, a pampering event that has the best vibe and environment for a runner. This year however, the NIKE 10k Manila will cater exclusively to an all-womens race and will be held this coming MAY 9 at Filinvest City in Alabang!

Runners are required to register in twosomes with either a buddy, sister, mother, daughter or best friend and encourage them to run together to make things a lot more fun! Registration is through on- line at http://gonike.me/WeRunMNL

Here are the details of the race:

NIKE WOMEN’S 10K MANILA

• LOCATION: Filinvest City, Alabang
• Date:  MAY 09, 2015
• TIME: 9:00 PM
• Entry Fee (Two Persons):  P1,800.00
• Sign-up here:  https://www.nike.com/events-registration/event?id=8687

REGISTRATION:

Online (via credit card):  http://gonike.me/WeRunMNL

March 15, 2015 to April 12, 2015

In – Store ( via Prepaid Cards)

March 15, 2015 to April 12, 2015

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PAYMENT MODES:

Participants can choose to pay through Credit Card

OR

Purchase prepaid cards at the following venues:

Nike Park BGC

Nike Women’s Trinoma

Nike Park Mall of Asia (MOA)

Nike Stadium Shangrila

Nike Forum Greenhills

Nike Stadium Glorietta 2

Nike Stadium Alabang Town Center

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RACE PACK includes:

The race pack is an exclusive event pack, which consists of

• A Nike Women’s 10K RunTee
• A Nike Women’s 10K Run Race Pack
• Timing chip (D-tag)
• A range of other goodies

All race participants must collect their race pack during the Nike Women’s 10K Run Race Entitlement Pack collection from April 20, 2015 to May 3, 2015.

Details of Nike Women’s 10K Run Race Entitlement Pack Collection

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Online Registrants:

Claim race pack at the Nike store chosen during registration

Packs will be distributed from 12 noon to 8pm.

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Prepaid Registrants:

Claim race pack at the store where you bought the prepaid card

Packs will be distributed from 12 noon to 8pm.

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Important: Please bring your ID and confirmation slip to collect your race pack.

For more details, check this FAQ link out: http://s3.nikecdn.com/events-platform/prod/NET_Admin/faq/2015-12-31_378_FAQ_WeRunMNL.pdf

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PRESS RELEASE:

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RUN WITH THE FIRST-EVER NIKE WOMEN’S 10K MANILA

Nike Women’s 10k Manila enables and connects women to celebrate the power of sport

• MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 16 March 2015 — Filipinas now have the opportunity to be part of a global community of sport that motivates, inspires, and connects athletes around the world with the inaugural Nike Women’s 10k Manila (#WeRunMNL) on 9 May 2015. Coming from the insight that Pinays love to run and train with a partner, the Nike Women’s 10k Manila takes on a unique twist by requiring participants to register with their best female buddy and enjoy the experience with the rest of the growing community of strong, beautiful women who are motivated to achieve their personal running goals. Set to take place in Fillinvest, Alabang, there are 10,000 slots available.
• The Nike Women’s 10k Manila is part of the global Nike Women’s Event Series, which includes the Nike Women’s Race Series and N+TC Tour. The global event series will see more than 200,000 women around the world celebrate and experience the power of sport through a series of one-of-a-kind, high-energy training events.

• To help prepare women achieve their personal bests, participants can get access to elite Nike Run Club training sessions in the weeks leading up to the Nike Women’s 10k Manila. Race registrants also get free access to a variety of fitness classes such as yoga, Pilates, barre, HIIT and an exclusive NTC Live (Nike Training Club Live) event on 25 April 2015 at Valkyrie, Manila’s largest nightclub. Participants can also train and prepare for the race through the Nike+ Running and Nike+ Training Club Apps, available for free on iPhone and Android. These best-in-class apps combine the power of Nike’s 65-million-women strong social community with the expertise of Nike’s top trainers.
• “Women in the Philippines today, and all over the world, are increasingly engaged in fitness and sports and we are excited to launch the inaugural Nike Women’s 10k Manila. From the time they register with their best friend, they will be inspiring each other and the community around them – whether it is through training, or race day”, says Patrick Reyes, Country Marketing Manager of Nike Philippines.
• Online registration for the Nike Women’s 10k Manila is now available. Participants can pay online via credit card or via prepaid cards available at select Nike stores to complete their online registration. Registration fee is PHP 1,800 per pair.
• For more information, visit http://www.nikewomen10kmnl.com.

World of DC Comics All Star Fun Run: April 18, 2015 At The Mall of Asia

BATMAN:   The time has come. You know it in your soul, for I am your soul… You cannot escape me! You are puny, you are small, you are nothing–a hollow shell, a rusty trap that cannot hold me! Smoldering, I burn you — burning you, I flare, hot and bright and fierce and beautiful. You cannot stop me, not with wine or vows or the weight of age — you cannot stop me, but still you try. Still you run. You try to drown me out… But your voice is weak.

JOKER:   Batman. Darling.  Should sleep. Should be fresh tomorrow. Tomorrow I go free.

SUPERMAN:    Bruce, you idiot! You’ll ruin everything. For all of us! The rest of us learned to cope. The rest of us recognized the danger–of the endless envy of those not blessed. Diana went back to her people. Hal went to the stars. And I have walked the razor’s edge for so long… But you, Bruce–you, with your wild obsession!

JOKER:    They could put me in a helicopter and fly me up into the air and line up the bodies head to toe on the ground in delightful geometric patterns like an endless June Taylor dancers routine — And it would never be enough. Hahah….

SUPERMAN:    They’ll kill us if they can, Bruce. Every year they grow smaller. Every year they hate us more. We must not remind them that giants walk the earth!

BATMAN:     Welcome to Hell!!!

(“The Dark Knight Returns”–2012)

This may well be one of the dramatic confrontation that will usher the forthcoming World of DC Comics All Star Fun Run on April 18, 2015 at SM By the Bay, SM MOA which will feature our all time favorite super heroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and many others!

Expect this run to be full of super hero runners, cos-players (maybe Zorro of UP will be there too) and many more costumed super hero lovers and charlatans who will dominate the roads around Mall of Asia!

Follow the details below on how to register!

“A Hero can be anyone, even a man doing something as simple and re-assuring as putting a jacket around a little boy’s shoulder to let him know that the world hadn’t ended!” —Batman, The Dark Knight Rises

World of DC Comics All Star Fun Run

• When:       April 18, 2015(Saturday)
• Where:      SM by the Bay, SM MOA
• Race Categories:      3k, 5k, 10k
• Gun Start:        4:00am

Online Registration at www.worldofdcph.com (from March 12-April 11)
Payment can then be made through the following:

• 7 Eleven Branches
• Credit Card / Online Payment

*Race kits will then be shipped through courier (additional P120 for shipping)

Race kit accessories

 

Finishers Medals

Pictures during the DC Comics Fun Run Launch:

 

Shoe Review: Maxxed Flight 101 Running Shoes

Maxxed Flight 101 Running Shoes

BACKGROUNDER:

Neutral Trainer:

• Recommended for about any type of runner who needs medial support and a responsive ride
• Good second shoe for long-slow distance runs, fast-paced training and short to mid-distance racing
• Geared towards heel strikers that offers propulsion from heel transition to toe-off
• Weight: 12.5 oz.

Adidas Springblade Ignite

The Maxxed Flight 101 is a radically different running shoe from any other shoe you may have worn because of its heel blades. Well, it’s basically similar to the Adidas Springblade Ignite running shoes that runs from the heel up to the midfoot (The Adidas Springblade Drive 2 stretches up to the forefoot) which claims to give runners a spring- like feel when running.

CONSTRUCTION:

The upper is made up of mostly synthetic plastic overlays, a stretchable and breathable mesh located on its tongue with soft cushioning underneath that hugs the top of the foot comfortably. The foam stretches from the midfoot to the heel part for protection from chaffing and bumps.

The midsole which is mostly concentrated on the forefoot is made of phylon which gives an elastic but firm cushioning. The Flight 101 has a unique insole as underneath it is a molded, cell-chamber which traps air pressure and enhances cushioning.

The heel blades, numbering to 9 pieces comes with rubber pads protecting each hard plastic blade that directly contacts the ground.

View of the sides

The insoles of the Flight 101

The cell-like chambers of the insole which gives its cushioning properties

FIT AND FEEL:

This is probably the shoes’ strongest point, its secured fit and comfortable feel. It packs enough cushioning on the heel part to where the blades are located although there’s not much around the forefoot area.

There’s just one slight annoying characteristic to it—that is the “squeaking” sound it produces whenever you start walking or slow down to a jog that runners beside you will immediately notice! Comments like “sounds like a baby shoe” or “you should attach blinking lights to it” are always a constant. I hope this “quack” sound dissipates as the shoe accumulates more mileage.

A closer look of the heel blades

Out of the box

PERFORMANCE:

Surprisingly, the shoe was responsive enough for fast-paced running! It had a plush ride although the cushioning dissipates when you shift from the mid-foot to toe-off just like racing flats. I’ve used this on three occasions logging a total of about 45 kms.

On those occasions, the heel and midfoot fit are quite snug but the forefoot opens up a bit to the stretchable upper layer of the shoe. However, all the cushiony-feel when toeing-off as mentioned  disappears as you could feel the surface of the road when running which may be a good thing for faster runners or a bad one for those looking for an all-out cushioned running shoe.

There’s very little about the energy rebound that this shoe purportedly does but the slight spring-like propulsion gives a tinge of a quick toe-off but is marginal when you’re at high speeds.

Well-cushioned inner pads

Heel Blades

HIGHEST AND BEST USE:

If you have been hesitant about wearing this type of shoe because of its unorthodox outsole style, you’ll be on surprisingly solid ground with the Flight 101. It is ideal for short to mid-distance runs as well as fast-paced running for just about any level or type of runner.

Areas For Improvement:

Just two things that don’t sit well with me about this shoe is firstly, the squeaking sound it produces while walking or running slowly and second, the hefty price tag which is presently pegged at P6,999.00. Maxxed should reconsider its pricing so it can be made more affordable for the running enthusiasts.

A Daughter’s Love: 5k Run/Walk For A Cause

We all know the devastation the big C (Cancer) brings to someone who is stricken by the disease, the helplessness  of the patient’s family, overwhelmed by the large financial costs it entails to treat them in hospitals and the stigma that is attached to this disease.

Ms. Ae Palomares, a runner is reaching out on your good hearts for financial help to defray part of the expenses needed in the hospitalization of her father who is stricken with cancer. Fighting cancer is a tough battle, to say the least and it will take more than time, care, sweat and tears to overcome the pain that her father and family is presently going through.

Ae and her father

It is with this financial concern that the Palomares family with the help of A Runners Circle (ARC) have joined together in staging a benefit run, A Daughter’s Love 5k Run/Walk For A Cause on March 28, 2015 to raise money and defray the costs of medicines and hospital care. The run will start at the ARC Store, Roxas Blvd., going to CCP Complex up to the GSIS/Senate Compound then make a U-turn going back to ARC.

The running community is now enjoined to help in this cause by registering in this race and donating a token of P250.00 per entry. However, runners may donate for ANY amount they can afford! Each and every PESO counts! Any contribution will help–no matter how small!

It is the least we can do to help a co-runner, to give her less worry and a little peace of mind.

For additional information, you can call Ae Palomares at 0926-3173412.

Coach Roel’s ULTRA Ten Mile Challenge: March 28, 2015

In my books, Coach Roel’s 2nd Wall To Shotgun 10 Miler was one of the best races held last year if you were looking for that not-so-competitive, super camaraderie, breath of fresh air kind of race. Those familiar with Timberland’s “The Wall” know about its lung-busting killer hills but surprisingly, many runners, including myself savored the arduous route and were all unanimous in praising this well organized race!

This coming March 28, 2015, Coach Roel is bringing his 10 Miler race in the commercial-residential confines of Pasig City and will start at the Philippine Sports Complex, ULTRA Track oval that will pass through Green Meadows, Temple Drive, White Plains Ave., Lanuza and Julia Vargas Avenues.

The Ten-Miler race dubbed as Ultra Coach Roel Birthday Run3 10-Mile Challenge will include a 5k, 3k, 4×100 and a 4×400 meter relay race which will see the likes of celebrities Iza Calzado, Karylle and Divine Lee who will be running with kids of Sto. Nino, Baranggay Liksi, Pasig City.

Highlight of the event is a boodle fight breakfast which will likely be a feast of Lechon (roast pig)!

With Team Soleus at last year’s Coach Roel’s Birthday Run 2

Here are the details for this year’s race:

Coach Roel’s ULTRA Birtday Run3 10-Mile Challenge

When:   March 28, 2015 (Saturday)
Where:   Philippine Sports Complex, ULTRA Track and Field, Pasig
Race categories:   10 Miles (16kms)/ 5k/ 3k/ 4x100metrs/ 4x400metrs
Race owner:   Coach Roel Amabao-Ano
In-Store Registration Date:   March 11 – 25, 2015

Registration Sites:

• JUEGO, Trinoma, Quezon City
• YONEX, SM Megamall
• LI-NING, SM Mall of Asia
• 100 MILES CAFE, Bonifacio Global City
• A RUNNERS CIRCLE, Roxas Blvd.

Event Dri-fit shirt

Dri fit shirt (front)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ladies of Team Soleus sporting the Finishers’ Shirt

Last year’s start

Going downhill along Shotgun Road

Pro Earth Run 2015: April 25, 2015 at MOA

The question that begs to be answered is what have you done for mother Earth lately?

People are now feeling the effects of global warming not because that is the way nature planned it but because the defenses built in her to protect us and give us safe haven, may have ceased to exist due to the wounds and scars that man himself inflicts on her.

As more people are becoming environmentally conscious, we should also do our part in creating an Eco-friendly society.

It is in this advocacy that the Pro Earth Run 2015, a 10k, 5k and 3k race to be held on April 25, 2015 at the MOA grounds  is being held once again to encourage people to do their part in producing a cleaner and greener earth so we can still change the course of the earth’s future.

Here are the details of the run:

Pro Earth Run 2015

April 25, 2015
SM Mall of Asia

Race Distances:
3K, 5K, 10K

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Registration Fees*:

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Regular Rate (Mar 1 – Apr 20): 3K/5K/10K – Php 750, Standard courier service fee

* Inclusive of Sling Bag, Jersey, Race Bib, Finisher’s Medal (post run), and goodwill product sampling from participating sponsors.

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Online Registration:

earthdayphilippines.org

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In-Store Registration:

SM Tickets Nationwide

PRESS RELEASE:

Mother Nature provides all creatures, including us humans, with all the necessary materials we need in order to survive. How do you repay her?

Every April 22, the world celebrates Earth Day. It is the single biggest environmental celebration in the world participated in by more than 150 countries and over a billion people worldwide.

In the Philippines, the celebration focuses on the different environmental issues that we face as a country. The organizations, local government units, businesses, churches and schools that actively celebrate Earth Day form part Earth Day Network Philippines.

More than two thousand (2,000) entities from different sectors of Philippine society working for environmental protection and conservation and celebrating Earth Day to highlight their successes of the past year comprise the Network.

Pro Earth Run 2015 is an advocacy run to encourage people to Protect, Respect, and Oversee the sensible and sustainable care of Mother Earth. Proceeds of this event will go to the continuing environmental projects of the Earth Day Network Philippines, Incorporated.

Earth Day Network Philippines, Incorporated is the local counterpart of the global Earth Day Network International. It is a network organization that campaigns for environmental citizenship and spearheads the annual April 22nd Earth Day Celebration in the Philippines. It is in partnership with government agencies, non-government organizations, private corporations, academic institutions, religious groups, and environmental advocates.

Proceed will be used to fund the Earth Day Network Philippines, in support to its continuing environmental projects and eco-social initiatives such as Zero Basura Olympics, Trees4Life: Tubong Pinoy Reforestation Movement, Mini-Carbon Olympics, Watershed Restoration and Forest Conservation, and Re-Charge Tacloban.

The Sierra 51050-50k Relay and Half-Marathon: A Short Race Recap

Taking our time at the Sierra Relay and Half-Marathon in Tanay, Rizal. (Photo by Running Jack Morales)

As a runner who has frequently ran the roads and trails of Tanay, i definitely supported the Sierra 51050 Relay and Half-Marathon as it brought many to see all the great scenery (and run-walk the killer hills) Tanay has to offer!

The race venue was at the Ten Cents To Heaven Resort, a previous starting venue of a trail race i once participated in. Race started on an easy downhill slope but the fast yet easy stroll over a secondary concrete road turns havoc when you start climbing it back and it’s about 2 kms of continuous uphill to get to the main highway. After that, you’re in for another 16 kilometers of rolling hills!

Having ran a 16-kilometer training run the day before, and a 10k tempo run 2 days prior, i ran this race at a very relaxed pace, taking it easy on the downhills and walking the steepest uphills on a brisk pace, whenever possible. No hurries!

There’s really no easy way to describe running the Sierra 51050. Organized by Rundezvous Events, it is just something you have to experience yourself:

• Great venue for the race start and finish–the Ten Cents To Heaven Resort which is high above the mountains with a nice view of the Sierra Madre mountain range.

By the pool of Ten Cents To Heaven Resort

• Cool Baguio-like weather greeting the runners as they preferred to huddle inside the hall to keep warm rather than venturing outside just before race start.
• Major sponsors with their booths lined-up before the start. Freebies galore after the race. Thanks to Maxxed Running shoes, Light Water and Nutri Bar!
• Running and chatting with two “fabulous” running divas-bloggers with talks ranging from bird collection to ultramarathons. Chatting to these two made walking the uphills easier.

With the two Divas, Cheapanngang Diva and the Running Diva

At a water station along Marcos Highway

• Looking at all the Harley Davidsons and other powerful 500 cc motorbikes zoom past you along the highway.
• Beautiful backdrops whichever way you look. There’s always something new to gaze at and scenery seem to constantly change every 10 seconds.

Along the race route

Refreshing rural settings

• Looking at the relay runners tough it out with their support vehicles nearby shouting them some encouragements.
• Adequate water at various aid stations except for the last turn-around when they ran out of it.
• Making a new friend along the route where we discussed common friends, injuries and a hustler RD.

Hello to you again, Ms. Ae!

• A very festive atmosphere during the awarding ceremonies as gift of sponsors were raffled off! Too bad i didn’t win the Spyder Optic Shades.
• Finishers medal was nice, and the Finishers’ shirt was awesome! Hope they make it into a dri-fit shirt next time!
• Very dedicated race organizers who did a great job, despite the finish line fiasco which affected some of the leading runners. Congrats to Pedz, the “Running Atom”, Chris, Abet, Allan, Za, Irish, Nette and the whole Rundezvous Team.

L-R: Allan Enriquez, Pedz, “Running Atom” Vedarozaga, Race Director and Abet Ocampo

With Zarina Segundo (of Rundezvous) in the dark

With Pat Concepcion and Rashel Pena

With Jun Santiago

If you live somewhere in the Metro Manila area and would like to go to out-of-town races which doesn’t take much time traveling too much, then this is DEFINITELY a race to check out not only because of its positive vibe, but because Tanay is a fun and cool place to be too!

TakBOKASYON: Run For The Seminarians

The TakBOKASYON Run for a cause is a unique run because it aims to raise funds for the education of seminarians under the Sacramentinos of Societas Santissimi Sacramenti (SSS) or Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, Province of Our Lady of the Assumption here in the Philippines who are offering their lives to become future servants of the Eucharistic Lord.

TakBOKASYON, a 10k, 5k, 3k and 1k fun run is spearheaded by Fr. Juancho “Choy” Ramos, the Fund Development Office Director of the Congregation in charge of raising funds. Proceeds will form part of the Formation Fund of the seminarians. The run, on April 25, 2015 will start and end at the Marikina Sports Complex in Marikina City.

TakBOKASYON
April 25, 2015
Marikina Sports Complex, Marikina City

Registration Fees:
10km – Php 650.00
5km – Php 600.00
3km – Php 550.00
1km – Php 450.00

Inclusions: Singlet, race bib, finisher’s medal and lootbag from sponsors
Note: Top three winners for all categories will receive prizes.

Registration Sites:

SportsHouse Stores

– Robinson Galleria
– SM Bicutan
– SM City Fairview
– SM Novaliches
– SM Marikina
– SM Mall of Asia
– SM Megamall
– SM North Edsa
– Trinoma

Outside Metro Manila:
– SM Baliwag
– SM Marilao
– SM Sta Rosa
– SM Bacoor
– SM Calamba

Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament:
#20 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City

Sta. Cruz Parish
Sta. Cruz Plaza, Sta. Cruz, Manila

Organizer:
PAR (Pinoy Aspiring Runners)

Fr. Choy Ramos (far right), SSS explaining the details of the race with Joseph Balbino, Allan Andrew Gacayan and Leslie Torno of PAR, Race Directors

Bloggers with members of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament and Pinoy Aspiring Runners, organizers of TakBOKASYON

NatGeo Earth Day Marathon : April 26, 2015

I was able to run and finish the inaugural NatGeo Earth Day Run  42k Marathon distance which they added last year and i still vividly remember how well organized this race turned out to be. Ice-cold water and Pocari almost every two kilometers, enthusiastic and courteous marshals and the ever present medics–they did a hell of a job, all made a huge difference for making last year’s race an over-all success!

This year’s race, the NatGeo Earth Day Run 2015 will be held on APRIL 26, 2015 at the Mall of Asia grounds. On-line registration is now open while in-store registration starts on March 16, 2015. One major change for this year’s edition is that this race will now be organized and directed by RUNRIO so expect this to be as well-staged as last year’s event.

Now on its 6th year, the National Geographic (Nat Geo) Earth Day Run is expected to attract more than 20,000 running enthusiasts of all ages and fitness levels to participate for the good of the environment.

NatGeo Run 2015 Race Organizer Coach Rio dela Cruz giving out details of this year’s race edition during last night’s race launching

This year, Nat Geo is working once again with its environmental partner, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), to make a solid difference in the Philippines’ environmental footprint and give sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. Proceeds of this run will help improve the livelihood of the minority Mangyans of Occidental Mindoro and for the protection and conservation of the nearly extinct Tamaraw animals.

Here are the details of the race:

Event Name: Nat Geo Earth Day Run
Event Date: April 26, 2015
Venue: SM Mall Of Asia
Time: 2am to 10am
Race Owner: Fox International
Race Organizer: RUNRIO Inc.
Charity Partners: World Wildlife Fund

Distances:
5km/10km/21km/42km

Entry Fees:
5km-PhP650/

10km-PhP 750/

21km-Ph950/

42km-PhP1,500

Race Inclusions:

Pre-Race: Singlet, Race Bib with B-tag and Raffle Stub

Post Race: Loot bags with sponsors freebies and drinks

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

ONLINE:	February 23, 2015 to April 12, 2015. Log on to www.runrio.com/natgeorun2015
IN STORE:	March 16 to April 19, 2015

Registration Sites:

• SM Aura
• Toby’s SM MOA
• Toby’s SM North EDSA, The Block
• Toby’s Shangri-La

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

1.  Online Registration – February 23 (12mn)  to April 12 (11:59pm)

• Via http://runrio.com/natgeorun2015/
• Race kits will be delivered
• Plus P150 delivery & processing & P50 web admin fee

ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. Log on to http://runrio.com/natgeorun2015/
2. Click “REGISTER NOW” and you will be redirected to an online registration form
3. Completely fill out the fields with information asked for
4. Put a tick mark on the online waiver form and the Terms and Agreement
5. Pay using your credit card and wait for the confirmation email to be sent to your email ad.

NOTE:
Your race kit shall will be delivered.
An additional PhP 200 for delivery and online processing fee will be charged. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Singlet sizes and race categories are subject to availability.

2.  In-Store Registration – March 16 to April 19

• SM Aura and select Toby’s branches
• Runners will receive their race kit at the store/venue

ONSITE/IN STORE REGISTRATION PROCESS

• Registration personnel will lead you to an available registration terminal.
• Click “NAT GEO EARTH DAY RUN” event and you will be redirected to an online registration form
• Completely fill out the fields with information asked for
• Put a tick mark on the online waiver form and the Terms and Agreement
• Once registration is successful, proceed to cashier to pay for the registration fee.

NOTE:
Your race kit shall be given to you upon payment of your registration fee. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Singlet sizes and race categories are subject to availability.

3.  *PREPAID CARD REGISTRATION – March 16 to April 12

• SM Aura and select Toby’s branches
• Runners will receive their singlet at the store. Race bib and timing chip will be delivered to the runner.
• Plus PhP150 delivery and processing & PhP50 web admin fee

*Prepaid cards will only be sold to actual participants/runners. Race Categories and singlet/finishers shirt sizes is subject to availability.

PREPAID CARD REGISTRATION PROCESS

1. Go to http://www.runrio.com/natgeorun 2015
2. Click “REGISTER ONLINE” and you will be redirected to an online registration form
3. Completely fill out the fieds with information asked for
4. Input the unique code found on this prepaid card at the section that asks for your Prepaid Card Number
5. Wait for your confirmation email

NOTE:
Your singlet will be given upon registration. Race bib and timing chips will be sent to your delivery address. An additional PhP200 will be charged for delivery and online processing fee. Strictly no claiming of race kits on race day. Don’t forget to register on or before the date indicated at the back of the card.

Holding last year’s inaugural Nat Geo 2014 Marathon finisher’s medal

EVENTS SINGLET:

FINISHERS SHIRT:

21k Finishers Shirt

42k Finishers Shirt

A few hundred meters away from the finish of last year’s marathon race.

Asics AP01 SPM Training Watch: A Short Review

Asics AP01 SPM Training Watch

One of the latest addition to L-Time Studio Boutique’s array of its sports watch collection is the Asics AP01 SPM Training Watch and it has plenty of meat to its slim, sporty frame. Quietly introduced locally last 2013, this watch made a resounding debut last February 1, 2015 when the L-Time Studio (cum Soleus) Runners wore this watch and the Team shirt during the Condura Skyway Marathon.

Asics sports watches have become very popular in many countries specially for young athletes who are into running, biking and racing. It’s no wonder why many Japanese athletes are into it’s concept and have embraced it as their sports watch of choice. The AP01 has a unique style and purpose in the Asics line with very interesting specifications that is less about being fashionable and more about being reliable and useful.

“ASICS watches are designed in the tradition of the technologically advanced, high-quality ASICS shoes that have earned the allegiance of many of the world’s top athletes. Their run training watches, which include the AP01 and AH01, have been developed in collaboration with the ASICS Institute of Science in Kobe, Japan.

The goal and objective of the ASICS Institute of Sport Science is to research, study, and analyze the biomechanics and movement of the human body. All of this work is done for the main goal of improving the training, performance, and enjoyment of both professional and recreational athletes all over the world”, as quoted from the Asics Institute of Sports Science.

Now, let’s see what this particular watch does. With all the functions and cues this watch was meant to represent, the AP01 SPM is meant for running. Everything about this watch directs you to train properly and judiciously. It’s stylish but rugged appearance points you to its three (3) stellar features:

The AP01 SPM Trainer very accurately measures your steps per minute (SPM) and Speed and Distance while you run so you can learn your optimal running stride rate. It manages your pace, running efficiency and reduce the risk of over striding.

SPM Function:

By sensing with the built-in sensor the acceleration generated in the runner’s body during running, this watch measures the number of steps taken, and converts it into the SPM Data (the number of steps taken in 1 minute). It also enables you to control the exercise intensity during running. Using the SPM Data and the data measured with the 1/100 sec chronograph function in combination, you can run in different paces, either faster or slower than usual as desired.

PACE and Distance Function:

Using the algorithm developed by ASICS Institute of Sports Science, this watch can estimate the running pace and the distance run on the basis of the SPM measure during running. The estimate of the distance varies depending on the course and weather conditions and it should be noted that it serves as a general guideline only.

Shoes Impact Meter Function:

You can see how worn out your shoes are from the conditions of the outsole and the upper, but it is difficult to know to what extent the cushioning performance of your shoes have deteriorated. The Shoes Impact Meter indicates the reduction in cushioning performance of your shoes using an index based on such data as total number of steps.

Other great features this training watch possess include:

Double Repeat Timer Function:

Two timers repeat counting down the set time alternately.

Change-over Between Two Time Zones:

The current time of two time zones can be set in the Time mode.

3-Channel Daily Alarm Function:

The alarm can be set to ring at three different times of the day. The alarm of each channel can be engaged or disengaged independently of one another.

300-Lap Memory Function:

Up to 300 measurement data can be stored in memory.

More features here:

• Plastic case
• Aluminum bezel
• Stainless-steel caseback
• Acrylic glass
• Urethane band
• 5bar Water Resistance
• SPM (Steps Per Minute) measurement
• Estimated Pace & Distance measurement
• Shoes Impact Meter
• Time display (dual time)
• Chronograph (300 lap memory)
• Data (recall / SPM, Estimated Pace & Distance , 300 lap memory)
• Timer (double repeat timer)
• Alarm (3-channel daily alarm)
• Backlight
• Power saving function
• Display contrast adjustment
• Two-year battery life

There’s something very enticing about wearing this sports watch that optimizes you to perform effectively. It gives you a sense of pace in real time, knowing when to adjust whether to go faster or slower and having control of your steps to get maximum results.

The Asics AP01 SPM watch on yours truly 🙂

The L-Time Studio-Asics Running Team at the recent Condura Skyway Marathon 2015

You can purchase this watch at just under P5,000.00 at any L-Time Studio Boutique. For its price and features, i cannot recommend the Asics AP01 SPM enough specially if you are particular about pace, stride rate and perceived effort of your runs. It’s one important tool for runners on training!