Letter to Running Santa

Dear Santa,

I heard you fired Rudolph and has decided to run instead in delivering your gifts.  That's awesome.  You can start counting 3-6 months from now and that big belly of yours will surely disappear =D

Anyway, with the fast-approaching Christmas, i know you're so busy checking your list, reading it twice and finding out who's naughty or nice...I just want to let you know that I've been mostly N-I-C-E this year.

Don't ask me though if hubby has been nice but definitely my two kids have been a little bit naughty.  It seems they don't run out of any thing to fight on making me a grumpy mom sometimes.  But, anyway, as I've said I've been mostly nice this year - I cut a lot of my shopping spree, I reduced my intake of junk foods, I did my share of giving (in my little special way) and best of all, I pursued RUNNING!

Hence, for my wish list this season, allow me to provide you with my shameless rundown *blushing*:

1.  Waist bag.  You can choose either -

Mizuno Bottle Waist Pouch

or

Nathan Speed 2 Waistpack

I will be needing this soon as I'm now planning to advance from 10K to 16K or half marathon.  Really!!!!

2. Watch with GPS.  This is my all-time wish....

Garmin Forerunner 310XT

It went on sale a week ago at Amazon, but sadly they don't ship to the Philippines!  Alternatively, you can get me a cheaper alternative like this one...

Soleus GPS 1.0

My hubby has this watch but in green.  He got it from somebody who loves him a lot.  Who else but the FABrunner!

3.  Any book by John "The Penguin" Bingham, except Running for Mortals.

My addiction to running even shows on what books I read.  I'm struggling to finish Games of Thrones (just halfway through but no longer advancing!) but I've already finished two running books (Born to Run and The Runner's Body).   Two new books I ordered from Amazon just arrived this morning - Running for Mortals and What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Murakami.

 4.  Brand new shoes... K-Swiss versus Asics

Kwikky Blade-Light

GT 2160

           or


       





I actually like K-swiss more though GT-2160 was recently named best shoe in the world for 2011.

5.  And finally, an alternative to running shoes... Vibram Five-Fingers!

Bikila

I've been contemplating on running barefoot but not entirely sans a protective gear for my feet.  This will do I guess!

There, my dearest St. Nicholas, you can now choose what to give me this Christmas.  By the way, my shoe size is 8 inches (but sometimes 7.5).

Looking forward to that awesome gift and keep running!

Lovelots,

LegallyfabrunnR


REFLECTIONS (through Fr. Anton):  3 Major temptations during Christmas (1).  Santa without Christ is relativism; (2) Christmas tree without belen is materialism; (3) Saying 'happy holidays' instead of "merry Christmas" is secularism.  So make sure to always include Jesus in your Christmas.  HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

My Very First Running Gadget

When i celebrated my 30+something birthday over a couple of weeks ago, I wished (not-so-secretly) to get a sports watch as a gift from hubby...a Garmin or even just a Timex.

Not-so-secretly because whenever hubby asked what birthday gift I wanted I always told him that my fascination toward designers' bags is so over and what I just wanted  was to monitor my pace in running.  Meaning, goodbye Michael Kors, Steve Madden and Louie Vuitton.  No, not Louie Vuitton...i have not yet owned any LV bag even though I was drooling over the monogrammed Alto bag of Angelina Jolie.





I appreciated hubby's effort to look for a Garmin watch by calling up some distributors in Ortigas but may be it's not yet my time to get that Garmin.  So, no Garmin (watch) only GAP (sweatshirt) which I adore.





When I signed up at dailymile to log my running miles, I always provided estimated distance and time spent.  Distance was measured before the run like driving the route to be covered while the time was based on a Carrera watch ( a gift from a pretty niece from Dubai).

In short, my current mileage and time are only based on estimates...so NOT accurate. So, last night when I was at Greenbelt waiting for hubby, I decided to pay MAC a visit.  I was actually contemplating to buy a Nike + Ipod Sensor.  And I did.

Tomorrow this gadget will be tested on my first attempt to run 7.5K









Let's have a FAB run...happy weekend!

the hunt for a new running shoes!

so im on my 6th day of training...had to run/walk for 25 minutes..

and i did!

but my nike shoes gave in...finally!

one of the cushions was detached and so i could use it again for training then may be i have to glue it using some kind of a solvent.

now, i need to get serious in my hunt for that new running shoes =D

i saw this at http://shop.nordstrom.com...


Nike 'Air Max+ 2011'

A favorite shoe, designed for runners with a neutral gait, is updated with an innovative Hyperfuse upper that offers lightweight yet durable support and enhanced breathability. An improved mesh inner sleeve gives the style a more plush fit and feel, with maximum impact protection.

At 50% off, it's only Php3,742 plus duties and shipping..

Next, my favorite from http://runningshoes.com...

Women's Asics GEL-Cumulus 13

"A gender-specific forefoot cushioning and full-length Solyte® Midsole Material, as well as the stability that makes it perfect for mild to moderate overpronators."

It is so lightweight at 9.3 oz and it has the ASICS® Design Philosophy which employs linked componentry that enhances the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off.

I think it has all the features which a runner wants for a shoe. Though I am not sure if you could beat a Tarahumara Indian by using this!

Wow, it has everything BUT the affordability =C I checked this out at their branch in Greenbelt 3 and I think it costs around P9K+! But at the said website, price is USD94.95 though I don't know if they ship to the Philippines.

Now, let's see the Women's New Balance 890

It was named Best Neutral Shoe by Women's Running magazine in May 2011. Amazing features with shoe weight at 7.7 oz., wow! It has lightweight cushioning by using a blown rubber forefoot and it has an ABZORB Strobel Board which runs full length of shoe to maximize shock absorption and comfort.

My favorite feature though is its flat, soft laces that slide through uniquely flat lacing holes, locking them in place preventing top-of-foot discomfort. I always have such problem which hopefully could be addressed by this feature.

The name of world-class runner Jenny Barringer (I am a newbie so please don't expect me to know her at this stage, but will surely google her soonest!) appears on the 890.

DROOOLLLL!!!!

I think I will have the New Balance =D  If my beloved will allow me.