THE SECONDWIND CHRISTMAS REGISTRY

Christmas is just around the corner. As you look around, Christmas bazaars and sales can be found almost everywhere. And merrily, the Second Wind Running Store has jumped into the Christmas bandwagon by offering us runners a Christmas Gift Registry. Yes you read correctly folks, a RUNNING Christmas Registry. Read on for the press release regarding this offer.

Want to get the perfect ‘running’ gift this Christmas?
Introducing CHRISTMAS REGISTRY at the Secondwind Running Store!
 
Sign up now and you may choose from our wide selection of running shoes, apparels and accessories!
 
Mechanics:
 
Go to your nearest Secondwind branch and choose from our running products.
Provide a list of gift choices, as well as the name and contact information of the people (Santa) you expect to receive the gifts from.
Team Secondwind will notify your chosen Santa and present them with your Christmas list
Your Santa can now visit any of our stores to view and purchase the items in your Christmas list
 
This will help your loved ones pick out the perfect Christmas gift for current and would-be runners like you. Visit any of our two stores and start making your Christmas list now!
 
Happy Holidays!!
Secondwind. Running Starts Here.
 
Registration starts on November 23, 2009 at our two branches.
 
Secondwind Quezon City
 88 Maginhawa St., Teachers Village. Q.C,
Telephone: 7992089
 
Secondwind Pasig City
E-Prime Area, Unit03A,  Ortigas Home Depot,
#1Dona Julia Vargas Ave., Barangay Ugong. Pasig City
Telephone: 9140283
 
Contact us at: mktg@secondwindrunningstore.com

Second Wind Store No. 2 NOW OPEN

Second Wind, that dream running store for runners by runners, have already gone a long way. You see, from that first cozy little store along Maginhawa St. at Teacher’s Village in Q.C., a bigger and improved second store is now open to serve runners – wannabes, newbies and elites alike.

running from store 1 to store 2

Store No. 2 had its grand opening yesterday which was started with a “ceremonial run” from the first store up to the new one and was participated in by Second Wind owners and Pinoy Ultra Runners and Triathletes and their runner friends. The “grand unveiling” was capped by a delicious breakfast shared with everyone present and oh, there was even a special pick-a-prize (which I unfortunately lost, bummer! lol!) wherein lucky runners got the chance to score nice tokens/prizes.

The Second Wind Ortigas Branch...

... is now OPEN!

and in we go

We were lucky to have been invited to attend the opening and based on my observation, the following are some of the reasons why this is a store that is worth the visit:

1. It is bigger and better. From the first store which can’t fit ten people at a time, this second store can and mind you, not just ten, huh!
2. It has more stocks, meaning more shopping options!
3. It is very near the ULTRA, so for those of you who like me usually run/train at the ULTRA, going to the store can even be your warm-down run or walk.
4. It’s conveniently located along the Ortigas Center area, particularly at the Ortigas Home Depot, making it easier to find and travel to.
5. Parking is not a problem since the Ortigas Home Depot Area provides ample space for parking best of all, it’s FREE.
6. It is directly infront of the “Seafood Paluto” restaurants of the Ortigas Home Depot and a whole lot of other dining options. Hmm, I have to mentally take note of the Bread Bag store which sells pugon baked bread (Hector says its sarap! takaw ko ‘no?)
7. A number of good running routes can be found along the area and in fact the store has available map of these routes for everyone to check out and try.
8. As in the first store, runners are welcome to stay and hang out. One can choose to hang out inside and even outside, take your pick. Space here is not a problem.
9. All Terra, the bike shop will be opening beside the store in a few weeks, making it a one-stop area for runners who are also into biking.
10. Don’t you just love going to running stores for no special reason?

THE Jeremy at the counter

jay makes for a good endorser, yes?

Jaymie (Thebullrunner.com) checks out the products

the stairs leading to the second floor which houses the meeting/stock room

the running route maps

the runners' wall

Now folks, take your pick from two Second Wind Stores to visit:

SECOND WIND ORTIGAS BRANCH:
Unit 03A, Ortigas Home Depot, Dona Julia Vargas Ave., Pasig City
Telephone number 914-02-83

SECOND WIND QC BRANCH:
88 Maginhawa St.Teachers Village, QC
Telephone number 799-20-89

website: www.secondwindrunningstore.com
e-Mail: secondwind.proshop@gmail.com

Best wishes and congratulations to the people behind Second Wind  Running Store. Here’s to more Second Winds in the future!

Click HERE to view more store opening pix.

Second Wind To Open Second Outlet

Here’s the good news as relayed to us by Jeremy Go of Second Wind Running store:

On March 28, 2009, Secondwind opened its doors in Teachers Village to serve the running community.  The Philippines’ first running specialty store for runners, by runners.  Our vision, to provide authentic service to runners, by fellow runners; to provide a venue where runners, can meet up and be with other fellow runners.  We were overwhelmed with the support of the running community – never did we expect this.  Never did we expect also that our small little project would eventually be a first.   

Now we’re blessed with another opportunity to serve the running community once again.  On November 14, 2009, we’re opening another Secondwind shop soon which is south bound from where we first opened or positioned in a more central location in the metro.   

RUNNING SOON: 11.14.09 twelve noon, mark the date.

Incidentally, there is a contest going on at the site of The Bull Runner in relation to guessing where the new Second Wind Store will be located. Click here if you want to take a shot. Winners by the way get to receive a free Second Wind singlet.

Good Luck and Best wishes Second Wind!

Second Wind Running Store’s Public Service Act

Many of us have been affected by the disaster that typhoon Ondoy has brought upon us. Our family have been one of those whose home have been under almost knee-deep flood. But we are still so lucky compared to those who suffered worst. I have been practically out of touch from the outside until last night that when I checked my email today, I was glad to receive one from Hector Yuzon, main man of Second Wind Running Store encouraging us to extend help in our own way to those who may need it. Here is the full context of Hec’s email :

Greetings friends in the running community.

In light of the typhoon that has left most of us emotionally drained, we would like to encourage the running / multi-sport community to pitch in and help out.

Kindly help us spread the word that we are extending help to our friends who were affected by the typhoon ondoy.  Lets maximize however we can help, announcements in your blog, multiply, tweeter, or your status in facebook will be greatly appreciated.
 
Secondwind will be accepting donations:

-          blankets
-          singlets, jerseys or shirts
-          old footwear
-          food
-          other items that can still be used

we will be accepting until Thursday (end of day) and will donate to ateneo thru Neville Manaois, PUR team principal, secondwind teammate and ateneo professor.  Volunteers to pack and help transfer goods on Friday will be most welcome.  

Maraming salamat in advance sa lahat ng tulong na maaari niyong mabigay.  

Salamat.

wait for it to kick in
- secondwind

hector
mobile:
0917-8hector (8432867)
0922-4128213
shop # 799-2089
email:
secondwind.proshop@gmail.com
site:
www.secondwindrunningstore.com
www.thesecondwind.multiply.com

And Then There Were Two!

Running is the new badminton! I always hear these phrase being uttered nowadays which is meant to point out how running as a sport has evolved in the country. One proof to the running  boom is the recent opening of two running specialty stores - RUNNR and Second Wind.

I was able to visit both stores and try out the services they offer. I have tried having my foot and gait analyzed and both stores gave the same findings (i have neutral/normal pronation, yehey!). What’s best, both stores has staff who knows about running and are actually runners themselves. Boy, both even have ultramarathoners in their midst . Bottomline, wherever runners choose to go to buy running stuff or avail of running-related services, both store will give value for money. They have good products and friendly and knowledgeable staff. It will really all boil down to a runner’s preference.

that's me at Second Wind with owners Hector and Mikey

my kulit jr trying out second wind's treadmill

with Mark Viñas (Toby's cousin), Marga (The Changeling Child), Toby Claudio (Runnr owner) and me during our visit to Runnr

newton fans all - Marga, Raymund and me with Mark Viñas (leftmost)

Runnr Store is located at B3, Bonifacio High Street, The Fort, Taguig. Click here to visit their website.

Second Wind Running Store is located at 88 Maginhawa St., Teacher’s Village, Q.C. Click here to visit their website.