Nike WMNS Lunarfly +3 Shield

Confirmed! I have the lowest EQ in the world. LOL! If you can still remember, I mentioned that I was eyeing another pair of shoes aside from the one I that I wrote about last Sunday. I bought a pair of Nike WMNS Lunarfly +3 Shield shoes. I thought it was heavy but turned out, it's about the same weight as the other one. 

This is a lower profile running shoe with the perfect blend of stability and cushioning. It also has a lightweight mesh overlays. The Lunarlon midsole with dynamic support provides ample support while still remaining super flexible and of course lightweight. On the other hand, the BRS 1000 carbon rubber in the heel with green rubber in the forefoot provides excellent traction in wet or dry conditions. Nice eh! 

FEATURES

Outsole: Waffle outsole pistons to help absorb impact and add responsiveness

Style: Asymmetrical lacing system to help reduce pressure for enhanced comfort

Support: A stretchy mesh inner sleeve with seamless overlays enhances the supportive, glove-like fit.

Flexibility: Diagonal cuts through the arch area add flexibility and help increase foot strength.

Weather Protection: Weatherized mesh and reflectivity on the upper offer protection from the elements and visibility in low light. 

Cushioning: Abrasion-resistant carbon rubber under high-wear areas for enhanced durability

Technology: Flywire technology and cushioning tuned specifically for basketball.

Materials: Synthetic leather upper/ lightweight mesh upper

I can't wait for my weekend run so I can test it. I used it for a quick set of jumping jacks yesterday and so far I like the cushioning and the stability it provides. 

Nike Free 5.0 V4 Women's Running Shoe

As I have planned, I got myself a new running shoes. I have been looking for a good pair (preferably with a hint of pink or orange) and I instantly fell in love with this very light and flexible shoes in the "Barefoot Ride" section of the Nike Greenbelt 3 store. I actually saw another style that I like but it's a little on the heavier side and I don't really foresee myself running in puddles so it being water resistant is not that big of a plus at this point. Maybe, I will get it some other time. 

What You Should Know About Nike Free

Nike Frees are different than traditional athletic shoes. They’re designed to let your feet move more freely and naturally, which means your muscles will be doing a bit more work than demanded of them in some other athletic shoes. Nike encourages you to get used to them gradually for a safer, more effective and more enjoyable experience. Please visit http://www.nike.com/nikefree for more information on how to get the best from your Nike Free shoes.

And this morning, I tested the shoe and run for an hour and a half at the University of the Philippines oval. It's my first time to run there and I really liked the area. There were lots of trees and it wasn't so hot. Today will definitely not be the last. I will be back UP! Wait for me... 

• Breathable mesh upper for comfort
• Fused Phylite midsole and outsole for an ultra-lightweight, resilient ride
• Carbon rubber inserts at high-wear areas of the outsole for enhanced durability
• No-sew upper contours to the foot for a comfortable, barefoot-like fit
• Deep outsole flex grooves for natural range of motion and flexibility

Reward for Myself: Nike+ Sportband

I have set a goal for my workout today. I will run a mile for 10 minutes max. If I will attain this goal, I will reward myself with a "Pink Nike+ Sportband". I initially want a Garmin Forerunner® 310XT but OMG it is so darn expensive and I don't know where to get it. It's a GPS-enabled personal trainer, has features such as heart rate-based calorie computation, automatic sync, multisport, high-sensitivity receiver, courses feature, advanced workouts and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. And yes, it is water-resistant. What cool features it has? I could only put it in my wishlist (hope Santa hears this). In the meantime, I could deal with this yet another pink baby...

I am currently on a fluctuating time still, around 11:00-11:15 and I am setting this goal coupled with a commitment that I would defy the odds but still listen to my body.

I think I can do this if I just set my mind to it. But I am still dreaming of a Garmin Forerunner® 310XT.


Photo Credits: Nike Website and Garmin Website

Marathon Training Day 4

Wow! Wow! Wow! = is all I can say. I impressed myself today. I stayed in and out of the gym running with occasional breaks for 4 hours. Yes, four hours. :-) Before the workout, I saw an ad about the Nike Human Race Run and I immediately took the opportunity to sign up and take advantage of the training programs. I got me an online coach and the training started yesterday. I was tasked to run 3.21KM and I can proudly say that I did it and a little bit more.

I've also seen some improvement in my time in reaching a kilometer. I am still relatively slow but I am proud of my couch to running experience. I can now finish a kilometer for 11 minutes using interval workout. It's a big improvement from 13.35 minutes. I am just on my second week and I am positive I would be able to improve this speed as we near the Timex Run.

I ran for 3KM indoors and then went out to run by the bay for a good 30 minutes so yay to that. I ran more than my target today and I still have more energy to spare. I got back inside the gym when it started raining and did 100 reps of ab exercises, 100 reps each of adductor and abductor machine, 5 minutes on the stair stepper machine (roughly equivalent to climbing 17 floors), and another 5 minutes using the wave exercise machine. Of course, I did not forget all the stretching pre and post workout. After taking the needed rest, I stayed in the sauna and steam room for a good 15 minutes each. It was all too relaxing.

The rest of the afternoon was spent looking for "the" shoes I am planning to buy on payday. I am torn between the Nike Air Pegasus and Nike Air Max but I am leaning to the Nike Zoom Victory. I still have five days to decide. I picked up a pair of training gloves and a Nike Distance Long Airborne Women's Tank Top in Blue.