MILO Advisory: 38th Milo Marathon

After a successful series of thrilling sporting events in 2013, MILO will once again bring another year of high-level competitions to athletes and sports enthusiasts across the country. 

Heads up!  Sharing with you the schedule of the 38th Milo Marathon. 

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I've been joining Milo races since 2009, not just for the love of running, but mainly because I believe in the Milo Marathon vision.  

Here are two of my favorite videos, produced by Nestle/Milo (also shown in their official website Milo Marathon and YouTube Channel). 

PSE Bull Run 2014

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. would like to invite everyone to the 2014 Build Run: 10th PSE Bull Run on February 16 at the Bonifacio Global City. In celebration of its anniversary, the PSE Bull Run is dedicating this edition to the victims of typhoon Yolanda. A portion of each registered runner's race will be collected to form a rehabilitation fund for the affected communities. In addition, the PSE will match each of the participant's donation.

The PSE Bull Run will have 5 categories: 21km, 16km, 10km, 5km, 3km - open to both male and female participants. All registered runners will receive race packets that include the singlet, timing chip, race bib, and a PHP100-contribution to the fund. Runners in the 21km and 16km races will also get a finisher's shirt and medal.

What: PSE Bull Run 2014
When: February 16 2014
Where: BGC Taguig

Registration Fee
PHP800 - 21km
PHP800 - 16km
PHP600 - 10km
PHP500 - 5km
PHP400 - 3km

Registration Site
Market Education Dept, 2F PSE Plaza Ayala Triangle Makati
Monday to Friday, 12NN-6PM

Singlet Size
XS - W:30-32; L24
S - W:34-36; L26
M - W:38-40; L30
L - W:42-44; L31
XL - W:46-48; L32

Race Kit Collection
February 10-14 at the 2F lobby of PSE Ayala

Assembly Time and Gun Start
21km - 3:00AM - 4:00AM
16km - 3:00AM - 4:15AM
10km - 4:00AM - 5:00AM
5km - 4:00AM - 5:015AM
3km - 4:00AM - 5:20AM

Side Events
1. Longest Distance Challenge - A group run to corporate teams, running clubs and schools with the winner having the longest cumulative distance ran by team members.
2. 21km Team Category Competition - Open to groups with a minimum of 10 paying runners; a cash prize will be awarded to the team with the lowest or fastest aggregate chip time.
3. Biggest Group Award - Open to groups with a minimum of 25 runners; a cash prize will be given to the following categories: running club, stockbroker, listed company.

Amway Fun Run 2014

Run your own business. In celebration of Nutrilite's 80th anniversary, Amway takes health and fitness to the next level. Choose from 1km, 5km, or 8km to suit your thirst. Run for your health and run your own business with 1k@Amway fun run 2014.

Join 1k @ Amway today and help gift a child with a good book tomorrow. A portion of your registration will be donated to Amway One by One Campaign for Children. So be part of the 2014 1K@Amway and help a child read his way to a brighter future.

What: 1K @ Amway Fun Run 2014
When: January 26 2014
Where: SM Mall of Asia

Race Schedule Per Leg
Manila: January 26, 2014
Cagayan De Oro: February 09, 2014
Davao: February 16, 2014

Registration Fee
PHP200 - 1km, 5km, 8km
Note: Onsite registration starts at 5AM

Registration Venue
*  ROX (Saturdays and Sundays)
*  AMWAY Head Office
   108 Ground Floor Feliza Bldg. V.A. Rufino cor. Dela Rosa Sts. Legaspi Village Makati City
*  AMWAY Distribution Center Shaw Boulevard
   Ground Floor Sun Plaza Bldg. Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City

Assembly Time and Gun Start
8km - 5:30AM - 5:50AM
5km - 5:30AM - 6:00AM
1km - 5:30AM - 6:10AM

Race Map / Race Route

 

 

 

Event Venue

 

FREE Running ClinicJanuary 18 and 24 at 6PM. Interested participants only need to go to ROX at the 1k@Amway registration booth and register for the running clinic.

Sole-searching: Inov-8 Road X-treme 118

A not-so-busy afternoon offered me and BFD the opportunity to leisurely stroll along Bonifacio High Street.  It was a given that we would check out every sporting goods boutique in the area. The longest stop was in R.O.X. - this shop has a good following for bringing in highly specialized athletic brands, including UK's INOV-8.  

The running goods section of R.O.X. is a natural magnet for people like me. I lingered on as I browsed the racing flats display wherein one brand stood out, attracting my front and lateral vision.  If I was to play a sound track in my head at that moment, then it must be about 'the love-at-first-sight cliche'. I was taken over by that sole-searching mood, a term coined to articulate my shoe-shopping activity.   I ended up fitting a quite intimidating, or should I say a very technical pair of INOV-8 Road-X-Treme 118. The code '118' signifies the actual weight of the shoe in grams.  This is the lightest pair of running shoes I have ever tried.  I was particularly concerned about durability and grip, but there is no reasonable test but to try it out on the road. Sold!  =)

Since I haven't been training for the longest time, I couldn't be more excited to hit the road once again.  This time around, with my latest 'sole-mate'...

Meowth's 'ritual':  the unveiling

INOV-8 Road-X-Treme 118:  This thing of beauty is especially designed for female runners.  Its neutral fit supports the natural tendency of my feet to slightly overpronate.  

The upper section comprises of a flexible, thin mesh layer that allows the feet to breath.  The width of the toe box is just right for me.  I'm able to spread my toes comfortably.  This is perhaps equivalent to width 'B' in the US shoe size chart.  (For casual shoes, I go for size 7.5 B.  In 118, this corresponds to size 8.5).

Sole at its bare minimum - the Road X-Treme trademark. No gel or extra side stitches, just soft and flexible base.

A zero drop means there is no difference in the height of the forefoot and heel off the ground. The toes and heel are kept at the same level. There is no extra cushion on the heel.  This is said to be effective in training the feet to achieve a more natural running form.  

Based on the specifications published by INOV-8, the Fusion Sole consists of Lite Rubber and EVA foam.  The sole is said to be high-grip, too.  I will be able to test this claim once I get the chance to run in the rain, or after a heavy rain.  

Time to hit the road!  \m/

How would I rate this pair?

Overall rating:  4.5 / 5.0

Performance:  It offers everything I would expect from a pair of minimalist racing flats - very light at 118 grams, comfortable toe box, best fit, breathable mesh lining, zero drop that encourages a mid foot strike, and good traction on cement and asphalt.

Style:  The white-blue-purple-neon green combination gave the shoe a refreshing lift.  It's not screaming.  

Durability: Not (yet) applicable.  It has to earn some mileage before I can put something in this section.

Why I run?

I simply love running. It's an instant stress reliever.  

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Disclaimer:  This is a personal write-up, not a paid advertisement.

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