_cost_of_using_your_running_shoes

my mind's adrift on a friday...suddenly got me thinking about how buy a new pair of running shoes, and then led me to a question, "how much does it cost for me to use my current pair per KM?" the recent takbo.ph post about jinoe getting a defective +P8k shoe partly inspired this one.

uh oh! here goes some useless bit of trivia. i fiddled with excel just to find out for myself.



given the table, if i ran 10km, it would've cost my shoe about P142.90 to P166.70 since i think it's going to last just between 300-350km with the partially faded heel.

if ultrapat did that 32km imus-tagaytay lone route on a P6k nike that would last around 400km (just assuming here), it would've cost P480 on his shoes for that run alone.

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of course, of course! running addicts would know that it's still much better & wiser to get a decent shoe rather than face a higher risk of running-related injuries, which would potentially take a hit on your regular running spree.

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now, after this quick, useless trivia bit...who says running is expensive? :)

_takbo.ph_says_run_with_us

for the lack of a more enticing invite phrase, this is just to encourage all of the new takbo.ph members to run with us whenever they plan it in the SB (shout box) at the right side of the website. aside from being full of lurkers, the SB has a number of regulars who seem to have all the time in the world to chat about running & non-running stuff. i won't mention names nalang, baka umamin.

you can also go through the takbo.ph forums to check out the upcoming LSD (long slow distance) run or wall-climbing. i think they have a regular sked for wall-climbing & rowing as well so it's not just pure running. LSDs are good for photo ops and these are the ones that actually eat up the pace. don't hesitate to sign up in any of the activities!

the photos here at BHS (in front of ROX) were taken today and i'm posting them to show you how many takbo.ph peeps are free & willing to run with you--whether running newbie or ultra monster.

tara, takbo na! :)

_2010_vacation_planning_reference

for my/your future reference

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talk about super advanced planning for vacations, group runs, & bumming. :) i just received this e-mail from my boss on 2010 holidays.

just the relevant details copied & posted below...

PROCLAMATION NO. 1841
DECLARING THE REGULAR HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS, AND SPECIAL HOLIDAY (FOR ALL SCHOOLS) FOR THE YEAR 2010

SECTION 1. The following regular holidays and special days for the year 2010 shall by observed in the country:

A. Regular Holidays

New Year’s Day - January 1
Maundy Thursday - April 1
Good Friday - April 2
Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Friday)
Labor Day - May 1
Independence Day - June 14 (Monday nearest June 12)
National Heroes Day - August 30 (Last Monday of August)
Bonifacio Day - November 29 (Monday nearest November 30)
Christmas Day - December 25 (Saturday)
Rizal Day - December 27 (Monday nearest December 30)

B. Special (Non-Working) Days

Ninoy Aquino Day - August 23 (Monday nearest August 21)
All Saints Day - November 1 (Monday)
Additional Special (Non-Working) Day - December 24 (Friday)
Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Friday)

C. Special Holiday (for all schools)

EDSA Revolution Anniversary - February 22 (Monday nearest February 25)

**Signed by PGMA on July 21, 2009**

this doesn't include yet the national holiday for the observance of Eid’l Fitr, which will be determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar.

happy planning! :D

_personal_race_criteria

this takbo.ph post got my mind churning to recall my first few races and say to myself, "hmmm...i've been comparing how different organizers planned & conducted those runs, and i think it's about time i find out what i consider as either a successful race or a flop."

prior to scrutinizing, i'm making up my own personal criteria as some people give more weight to one factor over another. just to be crystal clear, this is my very own subjective criteria & corresponding weights, and i'm sure most of the other regular runners would have their own say...or weight.

here we go:

15% - Registration - refers to the convenience of registering which covers the accessibility of the registration venues or other options, mode of payment, and ease of registering for the race.

20% - Race pack & take-home goodies - includes everything that goes to you prior to the race like the singlet, bib, map, instructions, useful discount coupons & others...and after the race like freebies, loot bags, or photovendo pics.

15% Pre-race - race day activities prior to gun start...program, timing of activities, hosting, providing instructions to runners, etc.

30% Race proper - actual race that covers the route, race marshals, drink stations in the course, start/finish traffic, and the presence (or absence) of the race timer.

20% Post-race - drinks at the finish line, post-activity gimmicks, & timing of availability of official race results.

This looks in order, at least on my part. :)

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Review of races in succeeding posts.