I am Fit ‘n Right at the Fit ‘n Right Fun Run

Just Fight!

It has been 6 months since I joined a 10K race.  The Southern Run in Alabang was indeed a great opportunity for me to improve my Personal Record to 1:08:XX.  After that, I joined races more than 10K.

IE8, 8mi, Men’s Health All Terrain Race, 15Km Mizuno Infinity Run, 15Km.  There was even a month where I joined almost all the 21Km races; three Milo Marathons (Elimination in Manila, San Pablo and the Finals). I joined Globe Run for Home, Ecodash, RotaRun and even joined a Full Marathon in Subic and The Philippine International Marathon. 

Now, since it’s been a long time, I decided to go back to 10K once again in order to see myself at a shorter distance.  I am in fact eyeing for a Sub-60 (10K in less than 60 min).  Without vacillation, I signed up for Fit n Right Fun Run. Mall of Asia Grounds would be a perfect place for a new PR (Personal Record) because it’s a flat surface.  Yes, the route could be boring since it’s a double loop but I find it a good thing because at least I could at the same time have a PR for my 5K.

Arriving at the location, I was astonished at the number of folks who joined; despite of what happened in race kit redemption, the event was still jam-packed, but what really flabbergasted me was the fact that the Kenyans were still here.  It’s been weeks now since the last international marathons. Sigh,  I hope I can still have a chance against them… I hope our elite runners could still stand a chance against them…

The 1^st Loop

Bang! Did I hear it right??? The race has just started without even counting and telling us? While there were still instructors performing their exercise? Oh, well, maybe I should go now with the flow.  I ran as fast as I could. Yes! Positive split.  No water breaks (Okay I drank at the 2^nd and 3^rd station), No walk breaks… Ran the best as I could but my right leg started to restrict me from running at the 4^th Km.  I decided to ignore it and just slow down for a bit until it went away. At this pace, Anthony Pangilinan and Jamie the Bull Runner outran me eventually. I tried to catch up with the latter but it seems that I still have no match against her.  At the 5Km mark my 5Km timed at 26:XX minutes in their clock; a new PR for me.

What happened at the 2^nd loop?

I know I still have the energy and decided to move on.  Ulk! Oh no!  There were no more cups in the water station; I just decided to go ahead and don’t bother.  6^thKm… No more water… 7^th… Not a chance. 8^th I was dehydrated… 9^th Km… nope… Last Km, I gave all my best and realized that I just finished the race in 53:40. Its unofficial though, but I glad slashing 15minutes from my previous PR. 

Despite of the mishaps of the event , I still consider this race an eventful one for me. Even though I did not see my name in the Finisher’s list, I know that I have done my best and fulfilled my dreams.

Next Race… Probably a sub50!

My Coworkers who attended the event

Post Race Picture with Takbo.ph Regulars and Newbies

Post Breakfast Picture with Jackie of Del Monte

Better Time at Timex

Argonaut and the Finisher Medal by Emil Ancheta

Another race with a timing Chip so I really don’t need to worry hurrying at the starting position. Friends and running buddies were a lot! Mike running his 1st 21K was supported by RJ and Neil; Margaher 2nd by Marky-Mark and Me, Dennis and Pojie to pace Carol on her first.

All of us ran smoothly on the road. The race started early like 5:15AM so I’m sure that we won’t need to worry again about the scorching heat of the sun at 7AM or 8AM. I was really amazed that I am part of the team who’s pacing Carol; honestly, I am afraid of the thought of pacing her because I never doubted her strength right from the very start. She’s just an awesome and strong and I am just anxious about the thought that I might end being the once who’s being paced.

Come, Km5, Km10… Everything still seems to be normal as if we are just doing an easy run. I told Dennis that I am tired and getting lazy at Km13. I even told them that I want to stop for a while but Pojie and Dennis remind me I shouldn’t and so I moved on…

Going inside the Heritage was fun too! Nice air breeze and all. Saw Ijose from behind taking walk breaks at each water stations. Last time I was with him was last Milo Finals in 21K last October.  Rodalyn Tañada one of takbo.ph girls was also running her first 21K. Oh, she was definitely remarkable!

Km15. I can still push myself. At that point I can see now that the group is still strong so I decided to move forward. Km18, I decided to do a bit of a walk break, to just at least relax… Haha! What a lazy boy I am; however, upon seeing Zinnia (Z), I got back to my senses and decided to run again. Km20, Carina roaming around from different KM markers gave a cheer and that gave me enough strength to the finish line.

Awesome race, for I have improved my time for more than a minute or two. Gun Time at 2:20:13 and Net Time at 2:18:52. It was an improvement from my previous PR in Ecodash which is 2:21:40. Grabbed a Medal a finisher shirt and freebies afterwards.

Carol on the other hand finished her first Half-Mary at 2:22-ish. Which I believe, she could do better next time. At the finish-line, we waited for more buddies to come… the Master Trio Neil, RJ and Mike with Rosel, and Marky-Mark with Marga followed by DocArt and Cess.

Not Another takbo.ph photo ops!

Another race… Another achievement… Another to beat my Better Time at Timex…

Not Another Post Race Photo ops!

Thanks Brando  Losaria aka Ace Balasador and to Emil Ancheta aka Decipher for the Pics!!!

Race Results and Photovendo Pix

The Quest for the Golden Fleece (PIM, 2nd blast)

Continuation…

The five of us are still together… Even Rod.Runner joined us in our quest… Then, the group suddenly broke at Km 21.  We are still trying to pace with the Team Logan group but I guess we have no match for them.  It was hard for us to maintain a pace with them for new legs came in every 2Kms.  Dennis, who’s the strongest in our group keep the pace with the Logans… I decided to slow down for I still want to spare a couple of strength for myself.

On the road I encountered Hades 1^st terror.  It was the wheeled creature with flies (garbage truck).  Imagine pacing with that kind of creature is definitely hard big time!  I suddenly thought of increasing my speed then in order for me to stay away from it…  I overcame at it and eventually take a deep breath of relief.  I was already alone then… I can see the Logans from afar but they were definitely unreachable as Zeus the lightning good keep throwing his bolts of lightning to me… and that made me even more tired as I try to move away from it.  I saw a couple of running friends along the road who were already stuck by his lightning but still try to proceed.  It was remarkable seeing their passion to finish the race.

Tik-tak-tik-tak… The beat of my watch matches with the beat of my heart and my footsteps… I keep on praying to my real God to give mo more opportunity to become strong.  Helios is now showing his full strength as I can already feel the heat making it hard for me to move… Good thing there were pixies at different stations giving us proper hydration.  Also, Pegasus the winged horse was up above with Bellerophon manning the whole event making sure that everyone is safe. 

Mcoy for the Support!

Km 33.  That the time I could almost gave up, and yet all of a sudden, I saw the Nymphs and the demi-gods cheering for me.  One of the Nymphs named Marga gave a banana and offered me ambrosia.  All of their chants indeed bestowed me a boost.  Last 7Km… Last 6Km… The effect of the ambrosia seemed to be very limited… Aaaaaaahhhh! It was Zeus last lightning bolt hit me big time giving me pain in my both calves.  Helios also shone so bright that I could almost not proceed.  It was already giving me a head ache.  I tried to do a run-walk strategy… I am still fighting for it albeit the circumstances.  Not to mention that I am already getting drowsy for I only took 2 hours of catnap the night before. 

Last 5Km… Charon, the boatman of the dead waved at me near the bay… He was already ordering me to take the boat and leave… I was already hypnotized but eventually came back to my senses when I saw the team Logan again from afar!  It was another boost to pursue… Last 4Km, 3Km… I can now see the Golden Fleece… Hermes again showed up and whisphered at me to move faster as it will go away at 9:30AM. I tried my best in the last 2Km, but the clock chimed the 5hour cut off when I was at the last Km…The Golden Fleece that I am seeing from a distance vanished right before my eyes…  I hated myself at that point… Asking myself how couldn’t I try and push myself even more? I saw Prince the zestful Argonaut before the finish line…Both of us decided to walk. Muse of Comedy Thalia (Lorie) was there to cheer us up in our last stretch.  Both of us ended at 5hours 13min. I saw the other Argonauts in the finish line…  The team Logan all happy about their successful Marathon Relay.  Marvin another man blessed by Hippocrates and Timmy, the man blessed by the god of commerce (which is also Hermes) told me that my time will be the new yardstick for their first marathon or probably even better.  I know it will be hard but achievable.  5:13:00 that is…

I was happy but not euphoric for I did not beat the cut off time.  Hermes tapped me at my back and said that I have done a good job and flew back up in the sky to go back to Olympus.  Ares, Cupid and Athena were there too and disappeared right before my eyes after congratulating me.  Hades turned his back as he was not able to defeat me… Zeus also amazed at my performance and determination despite of what he has done… The Golden Fleece will still be there and my quest for it will continue and the epic of the Argonaut will move on…

Finish Line Pic by Doc Marvin

P.S. Thanks for the pictures: Vener, Gerard and Marvin

The Quest for the Golden Fleece (Philippine International Marathon 1st blast)

With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable. – thomas buxton

I ran for Pasig River!

Photo Credit: Doc Marv

It was Athena the Godess of Wisdom and Eros the god of love and passion who strained me to join the Philippine International Marathon. I was on my slumber the night after the Subic International Marathon when the gods visited me. Athena had informed me that I was cheated in the last race. Poseidon the god of water intentionally sabotaged the race for he loathed Subic so much for an unknown reason. He had instructed Apollo the god of light to remove all the light as he much as he could that night to ensure that all men will really suffer that night. I couldn’t argue with the goddess… She must be telling right, but it was Eros who done it all. He pointed his bow and arrow on me and streaked me with it and my passion for marathon once again came alive.

Yes, I, once again join the marathon in his attempt to search the Golden Fleece. I am anxious thinking that I might not be able to conquer it because Helios, the sun-god will be there to scorch the land. Zephyr the west wind for sure would not be able to stay long because he has no match against the sun-god. Days passed with anxiety… but the day before the race. Ares the god of war and Hermes the god of swift visited me while I was busy getting my bread and butter. Ares gave me one of his leggings marked as transition one and a visor marked as Milo. Then Hermes lent me his winged shoes; and so the argonaut gained his courage….

photo credit: gerard cinco

The day came… Men and Women from different walks of life were there. That day I have also seen the other Argonauts. Topher the man blessed by Hippocrates, the father of medicine. Pojie, the man blessed by Athena’s wisdom. Dennis blessed by Poseidon because he never ran out water. Gab the man enlightened by Vulcan the god of fire. All of us were gathered there for a common goal… to battle against our greatest enemy which is Fear and to get the Golden Fleece.

 The race started and all of us soared from Km 0 with passion and conviction. I ran alongside with Gab that moment and realized that Pojie and Dennis were with us. Dennis declared that he will be pacing us achieving a 5 hour goal. I was delighted by his proposition and so I agreed.

Kilometers passed until James that we saw from afar declared that he could no longer moved on because he was struck by Zeus lightning bolt in his knees giving him an ITB… and so the four of us moved on.

Upon doing a steady pace, we were able to see Topher and eventually decided to pace with us. Along the road, Team Logan who was doing a relay overtook us. They must have been blessed indeed by all of the gods…

to be continued…

Dare to be Fit ‘n Right

You Think You Are Fit? Think Again…

Do you have what it takes???

How fit are you? This is the question that struck me when the so called coach Jim Saret asked me in last Dare to be Fit n Right Blogger’s launch held at Taste Asia in SM Mall of Asia . I am confident to say I am fit. I visit the gym 3 times a week and run 2 or 3 time a week; however, when the coach gave us more follow up questions, I started to wonder… On how fit I am.

These are the few questions that I remember.

A fit person can:

Bench press 1.5 times your body weight.

Leg Curl 2.5 times your body weight.

Run 1.5 mile in 10 minutes

Touch the rim the basketball court

Throw a basketball 75 feet from your knees.

Uhmm… Err… These are the expressions that came out from my mouth when he begun asking, Well, personally, I presume I could’ve done it, but I never really tried. I do bench press my own weight and leg curls 1.5 times my weight. Can most likely run 1.5 miles in 10 minutes but could not really touch the rim of a basketball court nor toss a ball 75 feet from my knees. Well, with his standard, I am not fit enough.

So as I listen to Jim Saret, he discussed the number of calories we burn in a day if were not doing anything, then if we are doing activities like running. He also told us a better way of burning calories with only 4 minutes…

FOUR MINUTES??? No way!!!

Yes I heard him, four minutes…  So what he did is he showed us how to do it. He asked a guy to perform a couple of exercises with a heart rate monitor and a calorimeter. After four minutes he actually burned 96 calories and eventually reach more than 300 calories after a couple of minutes more.

I am still not amazed at the performance, so Jim dared me to try their challenge. He asked me to run for 2 minutes. 20 seconds run and then rest for 10. So I accepted his challenge…

It was a blast! I can still talk for at the first 20 sec, started to pant at the next and I could almost not talk after the challenge ended. Sounds remarkable eh!

During the session he also showed us Del Monte Product, Fit ‘n Right that could aid us how to burn fat. It has L-carnitine as he mentioned, but what the hell that it means?

This is what they tell us about L-carnitine:

L-Carnitine is a natural substance that is occurring in the body but can be supplemented for optimal health. It transports the fatty acids into the mitochondria, that’s the  powerhouse where they are burned into energy needed for a healthy heart, important body functions and physical activities. Supplementary L-Carnitine contributes to optimal fat oxidation, and along with a proper diet and regular exercise, promotes healthy body weight.

before and after with a year interval... My weight loss has become stagnant so I think it won't hurt to give it a try....

 

Ugh, Yeah right! But maybe I could at least try. It wouldn’t really hurt me now that I’m not losing weight anymore and my previous success story about weight loss has now become stagnant.

Before the program ends, they clued us up about the event that they are promoting for a healthier life style. It was the Dare to be Fit ‘n Right Fun Run that will be held in SM Mall of Asia Grounds on November 22. It’s another 3K, 5K and 10K road race. I might probably join the 10K there to gun for a new Personal Record.

For a registration fee of P300, runners can get their race packet with the Dare to Fit ‘n Right Fun Run singlet, race bib, Fit ‘N Right products,etc. Registration can be in the offices of Del Monte Philippines at the Bonifacio High Street, Taguig or race organizer CEMG at 3A Vernida I Bldg., Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City or Dare to be Fit ‘n Right Fun Run registration booths in SM Hypermarket in Mall of Asia, Sucat, Pasig, and North EDSA or in Fitness First branches on November 16.

Winners will receive cash and gifts from Del Monte Fit ‘n Right and its sponsors. The Dare to be Fit ‘N Right Fun Run is for the benefit of the victims of typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng through the SM Foundation.

How fit am I? A question that will haunt me as in my quest for better and healthier lifestyle…  How about you? I dare you to be Fit n Right!

Outwit, Outrun, Outlast: Subic International Marathon

By Perseverance the snail reached the ark…

An Instrument of God for giving me the oppotunity to be strong...

I was actually excited by the fact that I am running my first official marathon.  I’ve been asking my collegues about this to go or not to go but almost everyone gave their support.  They believed in me; however,  I guess the kind words of support could also not be possible without my believing in myself that I can…

 

I started training with a few weeks I had; 20+Km at least 2 or 3 times a week including the Sunday 21K races I’ve joined.   I got sick a week prior to the event but recovered so the last week a totally a week without training so as not to strain myself.

 

I’m ready… that’s what I believed.

That I can conquer the race at 5hours 30min.  

I was full of passion and excitement the night before and even on the day of the race.  Arriving at the place, I thought everything would turn out right.  Imagine a very good weather and night running would be just fine…  a very good weather and night running would be just fine…  a very good weather and night ru…. 

But then, I was wrong… (Comes in a scary background song)

 

I was performing great at my first Kilometers…  Steady, my run walk strategy worked.  It was 1 minute walk and few minutes of running in a pace probably not better than 6km/min. (nahh, it’s just a wild guess though)

 

The Catastrophe I Feared About:

3^rd water station:  I asked for water and told us they have none. No way!  No water at the 3^rd Km?  This started to scare me because of the thought that what if the 4^th station doesn’t have water, yet I was wilful and luckily I got a refill of my hydration flasks. 

5^th water station:  A guy gave me a bottle of water that could fill my flask partially and still thankful that I have outwitted the other runners who doesn’t have a hydration belt.

6^th water station:  They have gallons full of water and Pocari water.  I was totally rejuvenated by that and completely refilled my flasks… I guess that’s the last visible station I saw. 

Darkness…  We were all running in the dark…  There were parts were in we could only rely on the lights of the vehicles on the other side of the road but then, after they pass, it was a total darkness. 

 

Annoying: Water station without water.

I am almost running out of water at a distance I am not totally aware of, since the race doesn’t have a Km Marker (I don’t have a GARMIN yet) I was really threatened about the thought of it; I started to question my own ability… my own strength…  because I know that I haven’t really trained myself in a race without water. 

At last I saw a water station… but wait a minute; no runner is around him for water.  So I ask the guy  if he still has some (though I already know the answer) until I hear the NO word from him.  I was totally a disaster.  I feel anger already at that point but decided to be calm… but at the back of my mind, I REALLY WANT TO TOPPLE THE TABLE!

 

My Angels

Little things that could touched you...

 

I decided to run at the right side of the road thinking that my friends could help me. I texted Ellen on my situation…  I was already walking at that moment when I heard someone called me.  IT WAS THEM! The moment Carina neared me, I sobbed at her informing about the situation and that I want to stop…  Carina told me that I’m already near (though I’m really not) and gave me a boost that I can.  Ellen eventually paced me after a few Kilometers.  Hydration came before the toll gate and it all came from the GOOD SAMARITANS.  I believe they were the Elite runners.  Then came the real water station before the toll gate of SCTEX. 

 

Down to the Last 8km

I couldn’t really have made it without their support… I t was really awesome seeing them that I could almost cry again.  They even have this banner saying GOW ARGOW!!! that made me laugh and at the same time touched by their wit to encourage us.  I went back to the road after a few minutes to end my mission.  Ellen decided to move forward and to look for his friend ahead of us so I again ran alone.  Good thing that I already have strength to run till that the last few kilometres.

 

Finish Line Photo (Nao's album)

The finish line…

Oh no!  I’m already here.  I couldn’t really imagine that I have done it!  A number of takbo.ph friends were there to support us and to give us a final boost.  I sprinted the last few meters to the finish line and realized that my finished was 5hour40min.  I shouted for joy for the fact that I was really close to my target.  I was totally overwhelmed!

 

The marathon is indeed to me more of a survival… I’m really grateful about this wonderful experience; I believe that God gave me the opportunity to become strong at those times because he also believes in me; that I already have strength waiting be unleashed.  The marathon is just the instrument he created.

 

I am also grateful for God gave me friends who I could really rely on in these times…  I am proud finishing the marathon… but I am prouder for having friends like them.

 

 

 

I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing… (QCIM)

Come what may…

Classic takbo.ph Rembering QCIM by Marvin Opulencia

 I was sick the whole week prior to the event. The thought of not going to the QCIM was indeed a nightmare for me… Good thing I felt better Friday night, and continued the following day. I was relieved… At least I could run now at my next half marathon; however, the thought of going into another PR was no longer an option.

 

Hari ng Daang Hari... Art, Cess, Nao and Me (photo by Marvin Opulencia)

Oh no! I was late; the race has just started… Good thing the baggage booth was near to the starting point that I don’t really need to take time into in. I hurriedly ran as soon as my bag was placed. I know some of my friends were really surprised seeing me… I guess they were just worried about the fact that I was running again, a couple of days after I got bed-ridden.

 As soon as I approached Gab and Rosel; both 7km/min pacer, Rosel told me to just slow down and be carefree. I decided to do so also for the fear that fainting in the event is possible. Everyone turned and went out from UP and we were really surprised to see the flock of 10K runners! The whole Commonwealth Avenue was colonized by runners both 10K and 21K. I saw Pepsi with the Team Logan. Eyes wide (I guess) asking me why I’m there. I told her I was fine now and really feel the running high. Saw Also Rico, and told me to take it easy because of the marathon we would be racing a week after.

Photo Op with my Pacer Pepsi

 

Zoom! Did I saw the Kenyans? Oh no I don’t, they are really terribly fast! Zoom! Another one passed! It was really awesome seeing them! As we go along long road, I recognized a number takbo.ph friends; Gingerbreadman, Carly, Edu, Sam, the Running Ninja, they were in fact impressive seeing them all improved. Come turning point and I decided to slowdown… I even considered of following the 7km/min pacer but decided not to anymore… I felt the dehydration in my body and decided to just have it rested. I know, I shouldn’t have run… but I’m just freakin’ stubborn. I want it! I don’t know…

Gladly, I finished the race. It was 2:33ish at the clock. I look after for my takbo.ph friends to do my other passion, which is taking pictures. Nao, was there together with Art and Cess on their half marathon debut.

I really don’t want to miss a thing.   Thank God for giving me the opportunity to show what I could really do… I am really grateful.

Few Pictures in my gallery:

Mila 4th Placer, Female Category and Nao on her debut half at 2:06 (unofficial)

Who is Marvin???

takbo.ph never ending photo-ops!

 

Team Logan

 

Another takbo.ph shot!

 

Me and My 3rd Half Marathon Medal

More Pictures Here

My 3rd MILO Half Mary

Better Luck Next Time…

The takbo.ph support group who never allowed me not to stop at the booth!

I keep telling everyone that I’m not really targeting any time at all because my I still have a pair of sore legs due to the last long run that I had 2 days before the race; however, at the back of my mind, I was really after for 2hours 15 minutes.

Jix debut half marathon: The Killer Pace

Bang!  The race has just started.  I was not at my typical speed then because I tried pacing with an agile member of takbo.ph Jix. We were like doing 5min/km thinking that I can do a positive split.

Mark on his first half marathon too!

After the 2^nd Km. I slowed down.  I told myself that meeting the 5Km mark would still be good at 30 min and I was successful in meeting it; I met other takbo.ph peeps like Marvs, MarkHernandez and Chris the Exfatrunner on the road but it was Bongyu’s presence that bothered me.  I have tried catching up with him until I gave up at the 11^th Km.  I couldn’t see him anymore.

Bongyu: A 21Km Comeback

I was already walking and preoccupied at 12^thKm; however, as I reached the 13thKm, my mind was again enlightened by the sight of the takbo.ph support group.  I had a full stop at that point because they wouldn’t allow me to move until I had the taste of their hospitality.

Pepsi, waiting to pace me...

Pepsi and Carina started to pace me at that point too.  I told Carina not to let me go down below the 7min/Km pace but my weary legs can’t do it any further and I stopped at all the hydration stations.

Pacer 1

Pacer 2: Time Keeper

Last 1.5Km.  I told Pepsi and Carina that I just wanted to walk but they didn’t allow me.  Push! That’s all I can hear… Breathe! That’s another word.  Last 300meter until they left me.  I finished at 2:22:57.  It was not my personal record; however, with the 3 half marathon that I joined with MILO this year, it was my most improved record.  Last July was 2:28, San Pablo in September was 2:32 (I saw the time stopped before my eyes at 2:31) and now at 2:22 is not bad after all.

The gift of friendship at those that is really a good deal; to the takbo.ph awesome support group, what could possibly go wrong?

thanks for the photographers and the peeps who took my camera…

enjoy it here:

The 33rd Milo Marathon Finals Set 1

The 33rd Milo Marathon Finals Set 2

My Result at the MILO Site

MI COLOR, MI STYLE, MI ADIDAS

I have always wanted to have my shoes customized, with the color that i want, the style that i desire and with my name embossed on my shoe.   It’s like giving you a sense of freedom to express that ” Hey, this is me! I am the ARGONAUT!”.  Good thing this idea came up into the intelligent minds of people behind Adidas. They have their latest promo to delight runners like me to have their own style of shoes. 

My Old Supernova will have a style similar to this...

I am a Supernova Sequence user.  For the past few months, my pair has never failed me.  May it be a training day, a race day or a rainy day, it is not really giving me any problem like a dead toe nails or anything.  I just felt that I have found a pair that is perfect for my feet.  It may be a bit heavy, but still giving me the comfort that I want.  Adidas has also claimed that:

The shoe is designed with 3D ForMotion technology for easy transition between toe-off and landing for soft, smooth touchdowns. Litestrike 55 lasting technology was used for lightweight comfort and soft feel. Aside from this, GeoFit technology was utilized to achieve anatomical fit and comfort. For midfoot support and integrity, Torsion system was adapted. adiprene technology was used to maintain forefoot propulsion and efficiency. Lastly, for durability in high wear areas adiwear technology was utilized.

With mi adidas, I can now have a pair of shoes that can is entirely different to anyone. 

Adizero Ace: To your top speed

I have tried adizero ace once.  Another pair that I consider remarkable.  Upon wearing this pair, it just suddenly gave me a speed faster that my normal pace.  The weight might have done it I guess. Adidas has claimed that:

The adizero Ace has an advance cushioning midsole with a breathable upper as well as, a torsion system for response. Its upper is Airmeshed for maximum ventilation. The adizero also provides moulded insole with adiPRENE in the heel for comfort. Its lining is non-slip  for comfort and performance.

Mi Adidas could also offer this with the look that you’ve always wanted.

Microbounce: Looks cool to me...

I havent really tried this pair but this one looks cool to me; however, adidas claimed that:

This Full heel-to-toe Bounce cushioning returns energy with every step for supercharged ride. The shoe also has thin mesh layers for maximum breathability and lightweight feel. Aside from this, TPU welds are placed to add support and structural integrity. Perforated EVA tongue is also present which allows for light weight comfort and breathability. The insoles are anatomically moulded EVA which is designed for comfort. Lastly, the shoe has an adiwear outsole for best durability in high wear areas.  

 Therse are just running shoes; yet, mi adidas is also offering shoes for basketball and soccer. 

The mi adidas software is only available at the adidas flagship store in Greenbelt 3 Mall. Upon utilizing the software, one has to wait for 21 days for processing.

Adidas strictly values quality so customers are assured that their shoes are at their top forms when delivered, definitely worth the wait. Awesome!!!

For more information about mi adidas, visit http://www.miadidas.com/ 

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: I’M ALL FOR IT!

Todo na to!!!

With so much questions to myself about my potential, I am happy that I have made my final decision… I keep on asking myself that I can do it! and my anwer is yes! I’m doing MY FIRST MARATHON this SUBIC INTERNATIAL MARATHON! Now that I have registered, It means that there is no turning back.  I have already ask my brother’s support on this and he’s all for me. Now is to time to  file a leave for work.

I’m full of energy and vision and excitement now…

I am all for it!

Thanks Orange Julius for the picture taken last ROTARUN