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Sony Walkman NWZ-W252 (Water Resistant) – Review by phoenix

thelonelyrunner — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:32:31 +0000

I’ve never really been motivated to bring a portable music players along during runs because I felt perfectly entertained admiring the surrounding scenery, trying to keep a good form and checking time splits to ever considered listening to Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2 on a portable music player (I suspect everyone would rather listen to crappy Britney Spears*apologetic wave to Britney fans* than Rachmaninoff during a run).

Anyway, I wouldn’t want to be entangled with headphone wires when pumping my arms hard to survive the last km of any runs or get nasty abrasions from those arm-band carriers. However, had a chance recently to try out the Sony Walkman^® NWZ-W252.

The Sony Walkman^® NWZ-W252 is a music player which has everything self contained in the earpiece, joined by a rubberized band which forms a heart-shape when you put the 2 earpiece together.

Designed for music lovers pursing an active lifestyle, the Sony Walkman^® NWZ-W252 is extremely portable with its 42g feather weight mass, wire-free and ergonomic design. In addition, its also water-resistant so no worries about getting caught in the rain while out pounding the tarmac.

After a few run, the water-resistence claim has proven effective having enduring heavy showers and rinsing under the tap. I must admit beginning to enjoy ignoring running partners while listening to the music tracks/ podcasts uploaded to the Walkman. Therefore I conclude I will continue with my bad manners.

Review: Vibram KSO Trek

thelonelyrunner — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:46:27 +0000

It’s lightweight, comfy and most importantly, it has 5-toes slots for you to insert your toes (DUHH?!) in it. Ok, so the last point isn’t THAT important but the main or supposedly breakthrough technology thing about the Vibram is that it makes you feel like you’re running BAREFOOT.

Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail Running Shoe

thelonelyrunner — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:43:47 +0000

I had become addicted to trail running of late, there is just no words to describe how exhilarating it actually feels running and leaping off across puddles and mud on uneven undulating terrain. It somehow feels like I’m one with nature racing not against with time but the elements. Rocky roads, muddy puddles, slippery down slopes and littered broken branches and leaves are just some of the obstacles every trail runner will encounter when running in these unforgiving, unpredictable nature trails.

Training: Salomon X-trail Race Clinic

thelonelyrunner — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 01:42:34 +0000

On the 30th October, A race clinic was conducted for runners who would be taking part in the Salomon X-trail run on 14 November at the MacRitchie Reservoir. Unlike most running clinic, this is a trail running clinic that will help prepare the participant for the race and also to give valuable tips on performing well when running in trail condition and uneven terrains. This was the first time Salomon organize such clinics/ session.

Hype: Power Balance – Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance

thelonelyrunner — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:39:28 +0000

I wasn’t really bother about it functionality at first as at first glance it looks very fashionable but as I keep reading more about the bracelet I found that, there had been a lot of media regarding the the Power Balance bracelet which had claims to improve one Flexibility, Strength and overall balance.

Review: SG vs KL City 10K Run (Singapore) 24/10/2010

thelonelyrunner — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:37:15 +0000

More than 12,000 runners attended the run which took off next to the Marina Bay Floating Platform. This was the run that many had been waiting for since the beginning of the year, the 12,000 registration slots for the event were taken up immediately within 10 days of it’s media press release.

Review: Mizuno Wave Run 2010 – 10.10.10

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:46:27 +0000

10.10.10 is a very auspicious day for some and it occurs once every century, what better way to celebrate it then to run a 10km. It was Mizuno Wave Run 7th year anniversary organizing the event; this time around it is held in Temasek Polytechnic (TP) crossing around the Bedok Reservoir, making a loop back to TP.

minicooper: SGRunners 5th Anniversary

thelonelyrunner — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:30:11 +0000

19th of June marks the 5th anniversary of our beloved running community site, SGRunners.com. 5 Years since the running community was form with the aim of providing the latest happening in the local running scene; for Singaporean by Singaporean. SGRunners currently have more than 3000 active members that regularly post and share running tips with the other member via its forum.

minicooper51 Review : Columbia™ Switchback™ Omni-Tech®

thelonelyrunner — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:47:37 +0000

The Switchback™ Omni-Tech® from Columbia was created to meet the demand for a lightweight, agile shoe in a low-profile shoe design that will perform no matter the terrain and condition. Design for serious uneven trails terrain hiking, it can be use for running on road or on trails and it will still gives you the support you need to complete the race.

minicooper51 Training: Nike Training Run City Gallery

thelonelyrunner — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 01:32:32 +0000

Nike Running Club organize a 5k training run at Marina Bay City Gallery. Despite the gloomy weather due to the morning showers many still turn up for the training run. We gather infornt of the Marina Bay City Gallery at 7am, where they conducted a short talk and share tips on how to improve your run. This was a great opportunity for me to try out my New Nike Lunarglide+2 and the sportsband v2 (Yes, I’m training back with Nike Sportsband after my Ipod and Nike+Ipod had failed on me).