Category: Running and Training

Whether you are an amateur or an athlete in training, you can never go wrong with incorporating apps for when you decide to run the mile. A running app is convenient because it measures your heart rate, distance, mileage, pace, and calories. It also features running routes through GPS...

After you’ve put in all the preparation, the months of training, and have finally completed that marathon you’ve been waiting for, it’s time to take a rest, enjoy that bacon sandwich, and do a couple of proven steps in order to recover faster. The things you do (and don’t...

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...

The Enhanced Community Quarantine due to the COVID-19 is making a huge impact on how runners keep themselves active. We can no longer run outdoors as free as we used to. There have been restrictions in our movements to help stop the spread of the virus. But it doesn’t...

Several popular half marathon events, including the Nike Women’s Half Marathon Manila 2016 is coming soon to Manila. If you’re going to run a half marathon, or any distance, you really should be running to prepare for it. Do not go out for a race just because a you...

Running is not just about endurance. It is also about strength.  To be a faster and stronger runner, many coaches recommend that runners pick up those gym weights and do some strength training as well. According to Greatist.com, “using runner-specific strength exercises will increase structural fitness—or the ability of your...

Staying hydrated is very important in order to maximize your performance during the race. But what are the ways to hydrate properly? How much should you drink? Photo from www.ultrarunningltd.co.uk Here are the hydration tips shared by Coach Andy Leuterio. Exercise steadily depletes both glycogen and fat stores, approximately 500-600...

Hydration is important during a race.  That is why running events will provide hydration stations for runners to give out sports drinks and water.  Volunteers or marshals will hand out drinks from a cup as runners pass by the water stations. However, getting hydration at these water stations can slow you down.  It...

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...

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...