Sister wakes me up a few days ago and says “You wanna go with me to Trinoma?”
I say yes because:
a. I’ve never ever been to Trinoma
b. I’m intrigued by the horror stories about parking, getting lost because of the crazy layout…
b. I have nothing better to do…I’m on vacation! Yipeee!
It was the launching of the Reebok Zigtech …. watch the video !
and this cool commercial which reminds me of parkour
The best thing is, I won a pair! Thank you Reebok!
I haven’t tried the shoe yet… their tagline is you get to train with less pain.
Now pain is an interesting thing. It’s always relative to the person experiencing it since we all have different thresholds. But runners all experience pain at one point or another especially during training sessions that entail super long runs, fartleks, intervals… or even lack of training too! Like when you suddenly feel the urge to start at square 1 of your fitness program (you get the picture). But there…I remember this slogan that says “pain is weakness leaving the body” (what a power mantra right?) Some sports experts say pain during training is not really necessary since it doesn’t really mean that more pain = more effort = better performance, but more like wrong training = more pain. I’m channeling Chi Running in saying that running doesn’t have to be a painful experience because you have to train your body in gradual manner that makes it comfy with a certain level of activity before upping it to the next level. Ah ewan. Basta minsan masakit tumakbo. Especially when you’re on your ass 10 months out of 2 haha.
The Reebok Zigtech box says that the zig-zagged sole:
1. reduces wear and tear on key leg muscles by 20 percent
2. delivers a wave of energy along the length of the outsole
3. creates a lightweight, flexible and stable ride
I was looking for the video they showed us that explained the technology succinctly in a 20 second spot but couldn’t find it so here goes. The zig-zagged sole is compared to a slinky and energy is transferred to where it is needed…so for runners out there, I’m guessing the application is, whether a heel, mid or toe striker, the sole compensates and you end up with less pain…. 20 percent less daw. O diba? Ma -try nga.
Need to remind self to try this shoe on my next run. =)
