When I saw a friend's blog, I started experimenting my own blog and got too excited inserting widgets on this site.
Well, hope you enjoy the changes. I also created a new twitter page (because I got too excited with the widgets, no kidding!) so hope you can visit it too.
This is not related to running just to the website, I guess I took too many sweets last night. Oh well just enjoy the widgets! I loved inserting and making them! :)
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Friday, October 26, 2012
New Headphones
Music is a big part of my running, if not for it, I could not focus properly. So, I invest on good piece of headphones for me to be able to experience good music while running.
I went to my favorite electronics Astrovision shop (at Shangri-la Mall, this place always have something on-sale). I went around and found this one, the Panasonic RP-HS200. I was supposed to get the non-earbud one since it's cheaper but, the bass on this one just got me. So I shed the extra peso just to get this one.
I am actually bugging my friend to give me her Seinheisser headphones since I read that this is the best among the rest, but I have to settle for something that I can grab for the meantime.
Quality on this one is okay, my Pioneer headphone has better audio but this will do. The bass is pronounced, it doesn't have the buzzing sound when you increase the volume. I just miss the surround experiencw which i got from my Pioneer headphone (which I also bought from Astrovision from Shang, it was for sale, 400php from it's original price of 2k, good deal eh? ;D).
Anyway, I wish I will not break this one, I already kept the receipt for the warranty. Common problem of my headphones is when the wire is being pulled away from each other, in tagalog "nahaltak". I don't know why my hand could not help but pull some parts of the wire while running. I just realize it already has problems when the music gets crappy on the other side and then eventually it gets distorted until it frustrates you to get another one. So here I am.
Anyway, my plan to run today just got sidetracked. I got lazy, so, I will be using this for the first time on my 2nd 21k on sunday. Wish us luck.
Cheerio!
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I went to my favorite electronics Astrovision shop (at Shangri-la Mall, this place always have something on-sale). I went around and found this one, the Panasonic RP-HS200. I was supposed to get the non-earbud one since it's cheaper but, the bass on this one just got me. So I shed the extra peso just to get this one.
I am actually bugging my friend to give me her Seinheisser headphones since I read that this is the best among the rest, but I have to settle for something that I can grab for the meantime.
Quality on this one is okay, my Pioneer headphone has better audio but this will do. The bass is pronounced, it doesn't have the buzzing sound when you increase the volume. I just miss the surround experiencw which i got from my Pioneer headphone (which I also bought from Astrovision from Shang, it was for sale, 400php from it's original price of 2k, good deal eh? ;D).
Anyway, I wish I will not break this one, I already kept the receipt for the warranty. Common problem of my headphones is when the wire is being pulled away from each other, in tagalog "nahaltak". I don't know why my hand could not help but pull some parts of the wire while running. I just realize it already has problems when the music gets crappy on the other side and then eventually it gets distorted until it frustrates you to get another one. So here I am.
Anyway, my plan to run today just got sidetracked. I got lazy, so, I will be using this for the first time on my 2nd 21k on sunday. Wish us luck.
Cheerio!
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Pink Run
Err.... I know it's obvious that I LOVE PINK. Not only that it represents femininity but the color's pleasing to my own two eyes. I've owned too many pink shirts and I wanna own a pink singlet so I joined The Pink Run.
This run is a fund raising activity for indigent breast cancer patients and also fo breast cancer awareness. Well, I'll fight anything against cancer, I'm prone to it and I will fight it.
Anyhoo, I ran the 15k route since all race categories are only for 600php. Starting line is near our Head Office which is at Piazza and route will be from Mckinley Hill Area to Bayani Road and then back. I posted the map my Nike + Running gathered below for a better overview.
Race route for this is a bit challenging, I have never ran any race with so much uphill as this one. Also, the terrain on the Mckinley part is steep! As in! I even cursed because I thought it was already the end of the race, I already gave my last ounce of energy just to find out that I have to run 1km more. Good thing though, I was able to defeat my previous 10k record even with the terrain. For 15k, I am not sure, but I think I defeated it as well, I could not check since GPS recorded that the run only took 14.6 kms.
This was a good practice for my next week's race. Since I'll be doing a 21k again next week. The uphill just educated my body how to cope up with it, what works, how to stride etc. No injuries felt, ran 15k straight, also no sun, so my skin was fine (maarte lang).
I will definitely run for this race next year, it was organized properly. There weren't too much runners in the area, hydration was sufficient and I get to take home 3 free magazines. Overall this was a good experience, I just hope i can run better next time.
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This run is a fund raising activity for indigent breast cancer patients and also fo breast cancer awareness. Well, I'll fight anything against cancer, I'm prone to it and I will fight it.
Anyhoo, I ran the 15k route since all race categories are only for 600php. Starting line is near our Head Office which is at Piazza and route will be from Mckinley Hill Area to Bayani Road and then back. I posted the map my Nike + Running gathered below for a better overview.
Race route for this is a bit challenging, I have never ran any race with so much uphill as this one. Also, the terrain on the Mckinley part is steep! As in! I even cursed because I thought it was already the end of the race, I already gave my last ounce of energy just to find out that I have to run 1km more. Good thing though, I was able to defeat my previous 10k record even with the terrain. For 15k, I am not sure, but I think I defeated it as well, I could not check since GPS recorded that the run only took 14.6 kms.
This was a good practice for my next week's race. Since I'll be doing a 21k again next week. The uphill just educated my body how to cope up with it, what works, how to stride etc. No injuries felt, ran 15k straight, also no sun, so my skin was fine (maarte lang).
I will definitely run for this race next year, it was organized properly. There weren't too much runners in the area, hydration was sufficient and I get to take home 3 free magazines. Overall this was a good experience, I just hope i can run better next time.
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Nike + Running App
I have been looking for an app I could use to check my speed and distance while running. Good thing a friend posted his Nike+Running app via Path (social networking site) so, my curious self couldn't help it. So, I downloaded the app.
It has everything that I need, it does the following:
a. Tracks my distances covered
b. Speed
c. Tracks achievements
I've made some screenshots using my phone, so that you can have a feel of it. You may get this for free via iTunes.
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| Home page |
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| Activity Menu |
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| After run, you would usually see this page. The app uses Google Maps . |
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| You'll see this window if you tilt your screen coming from the previous screenshot, this shows your speed, pace and elevation per kilometer. |
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| My profile shows my achievements |
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| You can choose whatever run you would like for a day |
You can also sync this app with social networking sites, if you want to record it online. I have synced mine with Path and Daily Mile, though you can sync it with Facebook. I just don't want everyone to see it so, I only chose those two sites.
I mainly use this app because it's user friendly, it can be synced with other sites, and I like its design. Hopefully, I get to run some more. This just pushes me to go the extra mile with the extra speed. Nike is just so cool eh? :)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Run United 3 - my first 21k
Last leg of the Unilab Run United Trilogy for the year. As I have posted before, I registered for my first ever 21k race. Let me make notes on how I prepared and ran this race.
PREPARATION
I have figured since this is no easy feat. I have to prepare my body to endure and last 21kms long, but how? I increased my days of running and maintained my Sat Badminton but i skipped Aikido. Why? I don't want to injure any single ligament on my body, so, I have to stay away from injury.
Anyway, my normal week would consist of two 1hr runs and 1 badminton saturday then 1 aikido training. I skipped Aikido then decided to increase my running days. So two weeks before the run, I ran, Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri, skipped the sat badninton then ran on Sun. On my Friday and Sunday run, I decided to increase the mileage to 10k. Last run before the vig day was on a Wed, which recorded my fastest 10k yet, 1:11.
Saturday, I went to play badminton for about 4hrs, this is just to warm my body before the race then went home to sleep early and ate a hearty dinner then the next day, I ate half a sandwich of cream cheese then brought my chocs along with me.
WHY SHOULD I NOT RUN THE RACE?
1. I have colds.
Days before the race, Tuesday, I was striken by allergy. I am allergic to dust and the cat (yes my own cat - but thus depends upon my situation). Since, we just newly transferred to this new place, my body could not adapt to it right away. Thus, allergies came about. I started feeling sniffly on Tuesday, then came the colds.
2. 2nd day of my Menstrual period
So I have colds until Sunday, then i just finished my last pill of the month, meaning I will have my period any day of the week. It came around Saturday, then I bought this ultra thin pads to make it through the badminton and race day.
3. There was a typhoon
Karen, the typhoon, was said to e here days before. I did not know it will last until Sunday. I don't want to run in te pouring rain, really, especially with my napkin and colds, I don't want to make my feeling any worse.
WHY SHOULD I RUN?
But given these three, I still ran. Why? Because, I think I am prepared for this race. And I wanted to know whether I can do it or not. If I didn't run, it will be something that I will regret for the rest of my life.
RACE EVENT
The day before, I went to play badminton. Then, decided to have a cream cheese (if possible bagel) sandwich in the morning. Took a lot of gatorade, had my sumptuous dinner (my favorite corn beef - Purefoods and lotsa rice). Slept well, I slept after badminton practice then woke up around 9pm then ate dinner then slept again then woke at 130am.
I think I'm ready. But it was raining, so I took a cab to MOA, so that I can catch up with my friend's 3am meeting but he got too excited and left early. I was 5mins late, got too frantic. Forgot to leave my other phone and held too much food in my hand (ritter sport and cream o).
I thought of my half sandwich and snicker breakfast while on the shuttle to the starting line, I wish it's enough. Me and my two friends met up at the Riovanna store then, went to the crowd where the other 21k runners are.
I think it's a blessing that it rained, my body won't get too exhausted by the heat. So, since I already trained myself in the rain I gained a little confidence. Then the gun fired and we all went running.
THOUGHTS WHILE RUNNING
As I have figured out during my mini runs, music keeps me going. As long as the music/song is something that wakes me up it just drives me to keep running. Well, this is also true for my work. I love having it on my ears, it gives me focus.
So that's one, it was a rainy day. And I really thought of walking, I thought of walking after the 16th kilometer. But I changed my mind after feeling that I can still do it. I checked my watch and estimated that I can finish the race after 40mins (I am slow, I estimated if I was right I am still running at 8kms/hr). So I just enjoyed the music and made the surroundings as my motivation since I know I am already nearing MOA, the finish line.
As I was reaching the finish line, I saw this man running with his two daughters despite the rain. I then remembered one scene from my childhood where me, my father and my sister jogged in the rain. It was theday we went to this house, the one that we are living now. It was also raining, that day, I can only remember him. I am too tired but I will still push thru, I cried when I remembered, I knew he was with me. I tried not to cry some more but when the iPod played You'll be in my heart, the tears shed again. It's because I was only 5 meters away from the finish line and it is encouraging to know he's just with me all the time and I know he's so proud of me upon finishing it strong.
I also cried because I never thought I could do it, I never imagined myself running for 21kms for more than 2hrs but there I was. There was also more that drove me to do it. My heart would never be as strong if not for you, you know who u are, thanks for everything. I can never say this to you in person but I know you'll get this message. This race is also for you, for us, for moving on. :)
I think I will be running long distances from here on. I love the freebies, especially the finisher's shirt. I guess the experience is more challenging and more fun than 10kms.
Cheers for more runs and longer distances!
PREPARATION
I have figured since this is no easy feat. I have to prepare my body to endure and last 21kms long, but how? I increased my days of running and maintained my Sat Badminton but i skipped Aikido. Why? I don't want to injure any single ligament on my body, so, I have to stay away from injury.
Anyway, my normal week would consist of two 1hr runs and 1 badminton saturday then 1 aikido training. I skipped Aikido then decided to increase my running days. So two weeks before the run, I ran, Sun, Mon, Wed and Fri, skipped the sat badninton then ran on Sun. On my Friday and Sunday run, I decided to increase the mileage to 10k. Last run before the vig day was on a Wed, which recorded my fastest 10k yet, 1:11.
Saturday, I went to play badminton for about 4hrs, this is just to warm my body before the race then went home to sleep early and ate a hearty dinner then the next day, I ate half a sandwich of cream cheese then brought my chocs along with me.
WHY SHOULD I NOT RUN THE RACE?
1. I have colds.
Days before the race, Tuesday, I was striken by allergy. I am allergic to dust and the cat (yes my own cat - but thus depends upon my situation). Since, we just newly transferred to this new place, my body could not adapt to it right away. Thus, allergies came about. I started feeling sniffly on Tuesday, then came the colds.
2. 2nd day of my Menstrual period
So I have colds until Sunday, then i just finished my last pill of the month, meaning I will have my period any day of the week. It came around Saturday, then I bought this ultra thin pads to make it through the badminton and race day.
3. There was a typhoon
Karen, the typhoon, was said to e here days before. I did not know it will last until Sunday. I don't want to run in te pouring rain, really, especially with my napkin and colds, I don't want to make my feeling any worse.
WHY SHOULD I RUN?
But given these three, I still ran. Why? Because, I think I am prepared for this race. And I wanted to know whether I can do it or not. If I didn't run, it will be something that I will regret for the rest of my life.
RACE EVENT
The day before, I went to play badminton. Then, decided to have a cream cheese (if possible bagel) sandwich in the morning. Took a lot of gatorade, had my sumptuous dinner (my favorite corn beef - Purefoods and lotsa rice). Slept well, I slept after badminton practice then woke up around 9pm then ate dinner then slept again then woke at 130am.
I think I'm ready. But it was raining, so I took a cab to MOA, so that I can catch up with my friend's 3am meeting but he got too excited and left early. I was 5mins late, got too frantic. Forgot to leave my other phone and held too much food in my hand (ritter sport and cream o).
I thought of my half sandwich and snicker breakfast while on the shuttle to the starting line, I wish it's enough. Me and my two friends met up at the Riovanna store then, went to the crowd where the other 21k runners are.
I think it's a blessing that it rained, my body won't get too exhausted by the heat. So, since I already trained myself in the rain I gained a little confidence. Then the gun fired and we all went running.
THOUGHTS WHILE RUNNING
As I have figured out during my mini runs, music keeps me going. As long as the music/song is something that wakes me up it just drives me to keep running. Well, this is also true for my work. I love having it on my ears, it gives me focus.
So that's one, it was a rainy day. And I really thought of walking, I thought of walking after the 16th kilometer. But I changed my mind after feeling that I can still do it. I checked my watch and estimated that I can finish the race after 40mins (I am slow, I estimated if I was right I am still running at 8kms/hr). So I just enjoyed the music and made the surroundings as my motivation since I know I am already nearing MOA, the finish line.
As I was reaching the finish line, I saw this man running with his two daughters despite the rain. I then remembered one scene from my childhood where me, my father and my sister jogged in the rain. It was theday we went to this house, the one that we are living now. It was also raining, that day, I can only remember him. I am too tired but I will still push thru, I cried when I remembered, I knew he was with me. I tried not to cry some more but when the iPod played You'll be in my heart, the tears shed again. It's because I was only 5 meters away from the finish line and it is encouraging to know he's just with me all the time and I know he's so proud of me upon finishing it strong.
I also cried because I never thought I could do it, I never imagined myself running for 21kms for more than 2hrs but there I was. There was also more that drove me to do it. My heart would never be as strong if not for you, you know who u are, thanks for everything. I can never say this to you in person but I know you'll get this message. This race is also for you, for us, for moving on. :)
I think I will be running long distances from here on. I love the freebies, especially the finisher's shirt. I guess the experience is more challenging and more fun than 10kms.
Cheers for more runs and longer distances!
Friday, September 7, 2012
Marikina Sports Plaza
To escort my a colleague home, I decided to run near his place. Since he is from Marikina, I decided to give Marikina Sports Plaza a try.
This place has an oval like Ultra's, but for me, as I have observed there are many activities you could do in there. Of course, you can run, do basketball, badminton, table tennis, there are even nightly aerobics and martial arts (like Aikido)
I commend Marikina for having this kind of center in their area, so people could have access to any sports activity. I envy the place, really. It's nice to have something like that bear our home.
If you have time, this place is worth a visit.
PS. If you happen to leave one of yor garments at home, there's a clothes merchandise just outside the center. They are selling stuffs on a cheaper price. I bought cycling shorts there for 38php, good deal eh? :)
This place has an oval like Ultra's, but for me, as I have observed there are many activities you could do in there. Of course, you can run, do basketball, badminton, table tennis, there are even nightly aerobics and martial arts (like Aikido)
I commend Marikina for having this kind of center in their area, so people could have access to any sports activity. I envy the place, really. It's nice to have something like that bear our home.
If you have time, this place is worth a visit.
PS. If you happen to leave one of yor garments at home, there's a clothes merchandise just outside the center. They are selling stuffs on a cheaper price. I bought cycling shorts there for 38php, good deal eh? :)
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