imom on February 13th, 2010

Running is probably the most ‘in’ sport these days, with running events held almost every Sunday for the next two months. Yep, running calendars are full!
Running not only makes you ‘in’ (if that’s the reason why you do certain things). It’s also a great way to lose weight. In fact, running at 9 kph (5 [...]

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imom on January 23rd, 2010

Although some people argue that running isn’t a sport, saying it does not require any skill at all (yeah right! Try at least one race and see if you don’t need skills), more and more people are starting to take it up. Yes, as a sport.
Proof: check out the busy schedule of running events at [...]

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imom on November 1st, 2009

There must be hundreds of reasons why we should run. These are a few of mine:
1. Running is so convenient. You can do it anytime you want and anywhere there’s space to run.
2. It is considerably more affordable than other sports. All you really need are basic running shoes that give adequate support and comfortable [...]

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imom on October 26th, 2009

Joining a run for the first time? Do you want to take up running?
Like any other sport, there are preparations that must be done before joining a run. Training is crucial, not only for winning (or at least finishing decently), but also for avoiding injuries.
The training period is definitely not the time for initiating colon cleanse [...]

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imom on October 20th, 2009

What sport is so exhilarating yet so convenient at the same time?
Running!
I discovered running when I joined the Pinay In Action Fun Run earlier this year. Actually, the interest in running was spurred when I started doing interval sprints on the treadmill. I found that the “high” after running felt really good.
Though the PIA run [...]

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imom on March 31st, 2009

I ran my first 5k race last Sunday with the Pinay In Action Fun Run.
I learned about the event only about 2 weeks ago, so I did not have enough time to prepare myself. But I have wanted, for the longest time, to join a run. And if I procrastinated and made up flimsy excuses [...]

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