Archive | February, 2010



Video: Stride Techniques

Rod Dixon Marathon Training – Stride Techniques

Takbojuan: One run, One vote, One nation

Main Sponsor: UP IE Club and USC
Beneficiaries: A fun run for clean elections
Event Date: February 28, 2010

Location: UP Diliman
Race Types: 2.5KM, 5KM, 10KM

Registration is only P350 with race kit and finisher shirt

For more info, visit http://www.facebook.com/people/TakboJuan-Run/100000668204504

Globe Run for Home 2010

Main Sponsor: Globe Telecoms and Ayala Land
Beneficiaries: Habitat for Humanity
Event Date: March 21, 2010

Location: Ayala Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, Makati CBD
Race Types: 3KM, 5KM, 10KM, 15 and 21KM

Registration Dates: February 14 to March 5, 2010
Free Registration if you buy a Globe Tatoo Broadband Stick

For more info, visit http://site.globe.com.ph/run/

To register, go to http://finishline.ph/globe/

UNILAB Run United for Wellness 2010

Main Sponsor: UNILAB
Beneficiaries: Childrens Hour and KIDS Foundation

Event Date: March 7, 2010
Location: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Race Types: 3KM, 5KM, 10KM and 21KM

Registration Dates: Until February 21, 2010

For more info, visit http://www.unilabwellnessevents.com.ph/

To register, go to http://finishline.ph/unilab/register.php

Top TIPS For Marathon Survival

This article is long but a good read specially those who are serious in running a marathon.

Top TIPS For Marathon Survival
By Steve D.

The marathon itself is only a small part of the overall marathon story and effort. Success in the marathon is down to hours of specific marathon training of both the physical and mental aspects that the marathon bears. All of your work is during the months of this specific marathon training. The marathon run itself is the reward at the end of your marathon training program. The trick to completing the marathon or performing to your desired standard is to survive this specific marathon training program. To survive this marathon training means to be fully prepared, injury free, fresh, confident and to perform on the day and achieve what you set out to do.

TOP TIPS for Marathon Survival

* Plan Ahead
* Have & go for your Goal!
* Train as you mean to go on….
* Get Strong
* Consistency is Key
* Warm Up, Warm Down & Stretch
* Cross Train
* P.M.A.
* Fuel and Hydrate
* R&R (Rest & Recovery)