Last April 06 was my birthday… Birthday cake? friends? baloon? party? NONE of the above. I celebrate my birthday on the road that early morning by having a long run with "pak cik" maclan. Geared by The North Face Xenon; a performance lumbar pack for biking or trail running with two water-bottle pockets, PowerBar Gel and music by Samsung C520 we took new found road from silang to tagaytay.

I remember on the 25th of December last year, i ran that early morning. It was my christmas run. On the road, i keep on hearing people shouting, "hoy, pasko na!"

On that special day, nothing special happen. It just like the other day. However, as a runner, it was awaited day for me to test my new running shoes, Mizuno Wave Precision 8.

On my previous blog, i mention about my injury that was happen a day after my first full marathon in Subic International Marathon. I feel so painful on my left foot and could hardly to walk. The pain is located right in the inner side of my foot (later i know that it is on my arch). There was one time i feel so itchy to run and after 30 minutes run the pain is coming on and off. At first, i thought it will just gone so just feel the pain. But then every 1 minute run i have to stop and do some stretching on my left foot. The pain is getting worst so i decided to not continue running.

Features & Benefits:

• Rubber Parallel Wave: Provides optimal cushioning and flexibility for the high-arched, rigid foot type
• SmoothRide: Reduces shock, increases flexibility for a smoother ride
• AP midsole: Lightweight, responsive, and durable
• AIRmesh: Lightweight, breathable upper
• X10: Provides extra durability in high impact areas.
• Weight: 9.8 ounces

All the finisher of Mizuno Infinite Run 08 has the privilage of 20% discount for Mizuno shoes. So, last friday April 4, Maclan, Jennifer and I went to Mizuno in Paseo de Magallanes.Thanks for Jennifer!!! for making my injury is solved. The good thing in Mizuno is there was somebody who assist me in choosing the right shoes for me. After he examine my foot, the guy told me that my left foot is high arch and my right foot is middle arch and he told me the cause of my injury was i’m using the wrong shoes.

Taking the advice of my couch, pare angelo, i hybernate myself from running for more than a month. I told leo oracion about my injury after the race of 7th DND-AFP Gintong Pangarap Half Marathon and he told me that i’m using a wrong shoes. I’ve been using The North Face Arnuva 50 BOA for my training and during the marathon. The Boa Lacing System provides a unique glove-like fit on performance footwear. The precision Boa reel allows minute and repeatable adjustments to closure force. The replaceable ultra high strenght stainless steel lace cables slide easily through the patented elongated lace guides to distributes closure force perfectly and create Dynamic Closure™. This unique closure automatically micro-adjusts with foot movement to eliminate pressure points, kind of like suspension system. The resulting fit is unique and unattainable with shoelaces. Plus the mechanical system never loosens or changes.

Next sunday, April 13, 2008 is going to be another race in which i will run for 10k category. Bayani Run 10k has set and Mizuno Wave Precision 8 will take me to the finish line…

sleep tight jerry… Mizuno Wave Precision 8 will taking care of all your upcoming marathon