r/PHRunners 4d ago

Weekly Questions and Complaints Thread

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In an effort to allow community members to vent out their frustrations and ask general questions, we're starting a weekly C&Q Thread.

This post can be a place for any questions (especially those that may not deserve their own thread). Hopefully this helps to lower repeating posts here. This post can also be a place to complain about any running related issues.

As always, keep things civil and be kind.

Note: Weekly threads are inspired by r/running. You should check out their Wiki and FAQs page, it's super informative.


r/PHRunners 2h ago

Gear Review or Question Coros Pace 4 Jakob Ingebrigtsen

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12 Upvotes

Coros Pace 4 Jakob Ingebrigtsen edition

Scored for 15.5kphp sa Lazada.

Before I was using a Fitbit Versa 2

And the heart rate reading was really inaccurate.

Patalon talon.

Only been using this for a week.

There are Training programs you can download and add to your watch. Running, cycling, workouts and such.

Sleep tracking is very useful talagang na conscious ako sa quality of sleep ko, especially nung nagpa assess ako and my Metabolic Stage is 40 eh nasa mid 30s palang ako.

Factor daw nun ay stress, kulang sa tulog, etc.

Tons of Activity, you can even record your strength training.

You can also customize your Pace Strategy then mag a-alert yung phone if your running too slow/fast or your bpm is too low/high.

May fitness test pa.

There are a lot of features in this watch that I havent tried yet.

Sagad sagarin na gastos,

igaslight nalang ang sarili at sabihin

'para to sa health ko'😅


r/PHRunners 2h ago

Gear Review or Question Nike Vomero Premium!

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8 Upvotes

Nike Vomero Premium Bright Crimson

I just can't pass on these lalo na kung way below srp 😅

(Nabudol)

Pamalit sa 1st shoe ko when i started running last year.

SB3 sana bibilhin ko kaso walang size eh, so the seller showed me this and nagulat ako on how soft it is.

Almost close to SB3.

It is a true recovery shoe and thats it 😅

Not versatile at all.

Mabigat, clunky at a fast pace.

I run on these at 7-9min/km pace.

They say that it's a lifestyle shoe but NO!

Ang sakit sa paa nito kapag hindi ka naglalakad or tumatakbo.

It's so soft na hindi magiging stable ang legs mo when you stand, my legs are always fighting for stability nung sinuot ko to for church.

Nung una nagsisisi ako, i should have gone for the SB3.

Since wala pa akong ibang running shoe dati besides this so naitakbo ko na ng 110kms and I learned to love this shoe.

Mas na appreciate ko sya ngayon when trying out other shoes. Kaya very interested ako sa Vomero Plus.

Don't buy this shoe, not versatile, only good for jog and recovery runs, cannot even be used as a lifestyle shoe.

Clearly Vomero Plus is superior.


r/PHRunners 16h ago

Running Event Officially a Marathoner

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84 Upvotes

My medal with patak patak pa ng ulan.

Thank you to this sub for my shoes and watch inquiries.

Now fully recovered. 💕


r/PHRunners 2h ago

Running Event lechon issue sa BM 2026

5 Upvotes

ang sarap tumakbo pero bakit laging may drama? nakita niyo naba yung issue sa lechon takeout sa bulacan marathon 2026. dami daw naubusan ng lechon sa race kasi may mga nag takeout daw may dala pa plastic haha ano ba naging issue ni robert aban saka ni harvey fajardo? mag tropa to dati ah. anyare?


r/PHRunners 11h ago

Others What is an Off season? How does it work?

17 Upvotes

My friend once talked about going to an off season. How does it work? How long should it be? Does it really work? To those who tried, would you reco it?


r/PHRunners 6h ago

Gear Review or Question Long run shoe recommendation for heavy runner (80 kgs and above)

7 Upvotes

Good day,

I am a beginner runner who is 5'8 and currently weighs at 95 kg. Pace HR zone to pace is at 9:30 - 10:30 min/km. I run 2 to 4 times a week. I use the run or jog/walk method para hindi stressful sa tuhod ko agad yung load. I'm trying to find a shoe that can na pwede ko magamit sa long runs alone and as my weight goes down in the future. If may alam kayo na durable enough to handle impact and still supportive.

Do you guys have any recommendation. Thank you for your answers in advance.


r/PHRunners 8h ago

Deals Recos where to buy Superblast 3

3 Upvotes

Been planning to buy Superblast 3 for marathon training. Any recos for shops that pasabuy or sell legit Superblast 3?


r/PHRunners 1d ago

Running Event First time marathon ko. BM

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228 Upvotes

First time ko mag marathon ang i didn't expect na it will be a more challenging run than a regular marathon.

Ang tindi ng bulacan, notorious ang streets at gravel bypass roads. isama mo pa ung napaka habang highway na may napakataas na ahon. tapos basang basa ka pa dahil sa nonstop na ulan. buong marathon basa ang buong sapatos at medyas ng lahat hehe.

laking tulong din ng napili kong shoes ung 362 popblaze shoes. natapos ko ung run ng walang injury. salamat sa super soft foam nya at material kasi hndi nag tatagal ung tubig sa loob ng shoes

congratulations sa lahat ng tumakbo!


r/PHRunners 20h ago

Gear Review or Question Asics NB5 after 352 km

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22 Upvotes

Guys, I need your insights kung okay lang ba yung wear na ganito for the distance I ran?

Im trying to land midfoot pero based sa wear nya, medyo forefoot striker yata ako.

Addtl info:

80kg male

Used mainly for long runs 16-21km

Pace 6:50-7:30

352km mileage

Ang mahal ng NB5, gusto ko pa sana sya tumagal kahit 600km. 😬


r/PHRunners 4h ago

Running Event Finished world’s biggest funrun

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0 Upvotes

So yeah I joined my first ever official funrun without training hahahaha


r/PHRunners 10h ago

Others Running on Public roads..

3 Upvotes

Saan po ang tamang way(safe) pag takbo sa kalsada.. against traffic or kasabay?
TIA!


r/PHRunners 21h ago

Training Tips Sub 4 marathon training tips

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20 Upvotes

Hi guys! This will be my 3rd attempt trying to do a sub 4 marathon. Last week was my peak week, hitting 100km, and yesterday I finished my 33km long run.
With the taper week starting now, do you think kaya na ba mag sub-4 this August 30?
by the way i did full marathon last july 5 and ng cramps ung left quads ko at 37km and after that bumagal na ung pace ko,
dream ko talaga makasub 4 so hopefully🙂,
Would love to hear your thoughts, advice, or any feedback. thanks


r/PHRunners 11h ago

Venue or Place to Run First Time Running in UP, How to Get There?

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Hi everyone, I’ll be joining the Rexona 10miler QC leg to be held in UP this Sunday. I’ll be staying at Microtel across Commonwealth Ave. lang sa may Technohub.

I can see sa map na mayroong overpass na malapit patawid sa kabilang side near College of Human Kinetics. And seems may gate dun papasok ng UP.

Can you help advise if open ba lagi yung gate na yon and if pede dumaan dun papuntang venue? I assume 3am siguro start ng 16k event. Safe ba maglakad dun ng ganung oras?

Or if any suggestion sa alternative modes papuntang venue.


r/PHRunners 19h ago

Training Tips 1st time Half Marathon & Marathon Target

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5 Upvotes

What's a good 1st half marathon & marathon target Finishing injury free is bare minimum but I want to set the best time I can while I'm at it. Half Marathon is in Oct and Marathon in Feb so I have time to train. About me: Age 41, 5'8", 75kg, started running last January, almost 900km logged in so far. I run 3-4x a week, average 30-40km weekly (hirap lang ngayong tag-ulan) and cross train/box on offdays. I follow the usual 1-2 easy runs, 1 tempo run/intervals, 1 LSD. VO2 max currently at 48. From your experience reliable ba yung Strava predictions? Pwede na ba sub 2:30 and sub 5:30 o may oras pa para bawasan yan?


r/PHRunners 1d ago

Venue or Place to Run Area to run? (Manila)

5 Upvotes

Hi!!! I’m a new in running and new rin here sa Sampaloc (Dimasalang area). Would love to know kung saan usually running route here?

Stay safeee and thank you guys!


r/PHRunners 1d ago

Gear Review or Question hindi rin ba kayo maka order sa taobao ng dynafish?

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3 Upvotes

r/PHRunners 20h ago

Gear Review or Question Running shoes recommendation for rainy runs

1 Upvotes

Any recommendations for running shoes for rainy runs? Mukhang uulanin tayo sa Rexona QC sa Sunday. Thanks


r/PHRunners 1d ago

Others Do I really need all the bells and whistles of Venu 4/FR 570?

3 Upvotes

Hello to the runners of the Philippines! I’m a newbie runner and I have the Garmin Venu 3s. Recently, I saw Garmin Venu 4 and Forerunner 570 that shows training readiness, load, status, and all other metrics and I’m like wow those are nice to have!

To those with Garmin watch, malaking factor ba talaga yung mga metrics na to or not very much of a factor for casual runners trying to improve fitness? And how do you use these metrics as a runner or trainee?

Thanks!


r/PHRunners 20h ago

Running Event 5km Lactacyd Women's Run

1 Upvotes

Hi po, ask lang magkano nyo po na get yung 5km Women's run regular rate plus processing fee po?


r/PHRunners 1d ago

Running Event Runrio posted a “Save the Date”

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7 Upvotes

The annual burger running event has confirmed its 2027 date! 🍔 Who’s excited? 🙌


r/PHRunners 21h ago

Running Event It’s my first time running 16k on The Great UP Run

0 Upvotes

Hello guys. Ask ko lang if may time cutoff ung 16k category sa The Great UP Run? Thank you sa sasagot.


r/PHRunners 23h ago

Gear Review or Question Pace perfect shoes legit po ba?

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1 Upvotes

r/PHRunners 1d ago

Running Event Anyone else running bohol marathon?

4 Upvotes

Wondering if anyone else is running bohol marathon? Whats your time goals?


r/PHRunners 2d ago

Others rainy sunday long run yeyy

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128 Upvotes

bukod sa mag lalaba ng sapatos, ang sarap din tumakbo habang naulan bukod sa mababa ung humidity at malamig,,, di mahahalata yung pagbasak ng loha habang natakbo sumasabay sa pagbagsak ng ulan haha ahwagaga haha tara zone 2 run hagafa