GP: Can't Resist...

I was at the mall a few days ago and got to pass by a sport shop. Rummaging around to look for a running top, a singlet in mind. I saw this brand "Accel" and begun looking for samples. I said to myself "Wow! These are gorgeous items!". Then I find myself trying some on and before I knew it, I got two! I admit, I am very much a Nike person (dreaming to be sponsored...hehehehe) but I can't resist in buying the singlets. Why? Simply because it has very nice design, very good fabric and its high quality. For one Nike top I can get an equivalent of three/four of Accel! Plus 10% discount on the retail price. Beat that! Besides I'm now into "Buy Filipino" advocacy (not yet 100% though) now a days. A little way to contribute to the Filipino manufacturing and economy. ;)

Here are the singlets. I hope I convince you to buy the same. ;)

Thanks for readin' and keep on T runnin'. ;)

GP: Quest For A New Runner...

GP = gamit pang-takbo*** (running gear)

I love my Nike Free Everyday+ so much that finding a replacement will be a gargantuan task. Ang OA ko ano? Hehehehe! :D And the quest to find a replacement has finally ended. ;)

Nike Free Everyday photo taken from web

While I'm in the process of looking/reviewing, I've tried Adidas, Asics, Brooks and New Balance runners but every model lacks the feel that I am looking for. I guess I am really picky and at the same time, I am very much a Nike type of person. :D

But now I found the worthy replacement...Nike LunarGlide+!!! ;)

So, why did I choose LunarGlide?

I really like the comfort of a foam type of cushion, being lightweight, balance response to stability and good to absorb the impact/bounce of every stride. Those makes easy on the knees in my experience. As I'm trying LunarGlide on, comparing it to Free Everyday, the feel is almost identical. Then there's the compatibility requirement to Nike+ Sportband, it is a must where other brands do not have. And lastly, the price since I got it on a bargain sale. ;)

But as we know, the new version LunarGlide 2 is out already and my budget won't permit it plus the new colorway available at the local stores is off in my taste. Hehehehe! :D I wish the color shown below will be available soon. Who knows I might get it too. ;)

Nike Lunar Glide 2 photo taken from web

Now, I can't wait to take the LunarGlide for some serious running. And only super typhoon "Juan" will stop me from doing that (safety first people before anything else). ;)

Thanks for readin' and keep on T runnin'. ;)

Nike+ Sportband

I don't know if I'll be mad or not. Ever since I bought my Nike+ Sportband and started using it in early February 2010, I begin to love it. I feel great satisfaction when I get to surpassed the record of my previous runs.

But last night while running, glancing at the sportband from time to time to see my progress, I noticed that the reading was off and getting fast. I didn't mind at first thinking my eyes was just playing on me since I was at the dark side of the park when I looked.

After half kilometer or so, I took a glance again and this time the reading was slow. Then I tried to raised up and down my right arm where it was strapped. The reading goes frantic. I felt troubled and try to reset it but to no avail. The sportband still reads more erratically.

After so many running and pausing just to check the readings, correctly and not, I decided to abort recording and do endurance/long run instead just to up my mileage as I am preparing myself for my next race event of 10k. Though I enjoyed my run and yet felt sad because I don't have a record of it.

Barely two months and my sportband was already acting up. Did I get a lemon? :(

What should I do? Should I take it for another spin on my next run to see if it just a glitch or take it to the store where I bought it and have it checked/replaced?

Thanks for readin' and keep on T runnin'. ;)