Sometimes during your runs .. you see things that you just want to hold on to forever. Well, this post is not about that. It is about pictures I have taken recently. Hehehe
Sunrise from the bay
I don`t know what is happening here .. but it seems that the tug boat is trying to pull the entire island of Luzon into the Spratlys
Oh by the way, recently I have been also trying to run without my Zensah leg compression sleeves. I have been using them ever since my shin was injured while training for last year’s edition of BDM 102.
I love them, but I guess I couldn't be too dependent on them
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running, training
I have noticed that lately, I have been so dependent on technology when I run- so I decided to train this morning without my GPS watch.
At first, I felt uneasy not knowing what my actual pace was but after around 3 KMs – I didn’t mind at all.
I finished my easy 18km (yes, I know the distance because I have measured this route before) this morning in 2:31 – it was supposed to be my recovery run for yesterday’s 20km but I enjoyed the slow pace so much 
My GPS watches : Garmin 405 and 305. My 305 suddenly died just 8 months after I purchased it.
The thing about GPS watches is that they suddenly malfunction just when you have gotten used to training with them. So my advice is this : don’t be too dependent on technology.
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one run, training
Hydration is an important part of training. So at any given point in your runs, you should have access to your fluids. Carrying them with you is a must, but it should be done in a manner that would be convenient to you. So as far as water bottles go, I’d prefer the handheld ones on my regular runs and a bladder based system on the longer ones.
I have just been given an Ultimate Direction Fastdraw Plus water bottle and since it is new , I decided to use it for my last 4 short runs – the average distance of each run is around 23.5 kms.
While I was using it, I couldn’t help but compare it with my existing Amphipod Hydraform Handheld bottle – I use two versions: the 20 oz and the 12 oz. I know a lot about this has been previously posted on the web. So let me give you the short version:
• They both can carry the same volume of fluids (20 oz)
• They both have wide enough “mouths” for ice to fit in
• The pouches that come with them can accommodate almost the same items (keys / phone / cash, etc)
• Ultimate Direction has a big finger loop : you can attach it to a carabiner , just like you would do on Nalgene sports bottles.
• Physically, I like the way Ultimate Direction looks like and also how it fits my hand, not to mention how easy it is to adjust the strap; the thing is – I find it difficult to sip fluids from the nozzle and everytime I squeeze it, it doesn’t return to its original shape: I have to open the entire bottle for this.
• With Amphipod, squeezing fluids out of the bottle is very easy.
• So, as far as convenience and accessibility is concerned – I’d prefer Amphipod.
To conclude, since I already have the new bottle, I might as well use it.
running, training, Ultra Marathon
long slow distance, running, training
