Feature: Vibram Five Fingers

I saw this during RunFest and when Jinoe showed it to us during one of our group runs. First thing that popped into my head was, "what is that?" After some time, I already saw these being featured on different blogsites and on TV.

It was featured in a morning show and my mom suddenly gave a comment and told me to buy one for my daily runs. I'm not totally crazy about it at first, but now, having read and watched the testimonials, I suddenly had the urge of getting one.

You may click HERE to read more about Vibram Five Fingers (VFF) and its benefits.

Anticipating Weekend (once more)

We might do another LSD on weekend. This will either be from SM Bicutan to BHS or SM Bicutan-Sun Valley-Multinational and back (crossing 3 villages). I just hope the weather permits.

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Weekend Review

Last Saturday I participated in our village's fund raising run. Woke up late but still managed to arrive at exactly 5AM in the gym. Apparently there was no sign of a race to be held there. I thought of running on my own now and after 3 kilometers, I saw the organizers gathering outside the gym. I decided to stop and asked if the event is still on and they said yes. After some briefing and lots of waiting, the race started at 6:05 AM (it should be 5AM). The sun was a little too harsh that day and showed his face that early.

They said it was a 3-K run, but based on the route (and my research) it would be around 5K. Even my new friend, Jenny, a regular runner in our village confirmed of the distance.

Only around 40 participated. Most of them walked the route and couldn't keep up. To my estimate, only 15 ran. I finished 7th.

The top 3 guys were really fast. They finished the race at 13 mins, 15 mins, and 17 mins. I thought of how age can really affect your performance. These guys, by the way, were at their early teenage years.

I was happy to be running for the benefit of our Youth Council and looking forward for similar events. The priest who organized the race also asked for our assistance next time. That's probably an opening event for the simbang gabi this December.

Also, I feel like I'm having a flu. I have this sore throat, runny nose, and slight fever. Not this time, not during KOTR! Please!

Anticipating Weekend

The week's almost done and I'm excited to join a fund raising run this weekend in our village. It's for the benefit of the youth organization of our parish.

They showed me the route during registration and said it was 3K. But according to my research, it's almost 5K.

I'm clueless if this is a race or not, or should I say would there be podium finishers.

The route map also showed only one water station. I need to bring my own then.

What's cool about it is that it's close to my house, a good 13 mins walk only. So a gunstart of 5AM would not be a problem.

Also hoping for make another long run this Sunday. A 15-K run would do.

See you there!

Indian Run

A very tiring drill for me. This not only improves your speed but your stamina and endurance as well.

Definition:

An indian run is when a team jogs in a single file line around a playing field field. It begins when the last person in line sprints to the front. When that person gets there, the next person at the end of the line sprints to the front of the line. This continues as the line jogs around the field.

(definition courtesy of Urban Dictionary)