The clinic is sponsored by Newton Running, Runnr Academy and Ayala Center Cebu.

Macasieb is an exercise physiologist and holds a masters degree on exercise sciences from the Montclair State University. He was the Philippine National Triathlon chapion in 2001, 2005 and 2006. He is also a 6-time Ironman finisher.

The topics in the seminar include:

• Common running errors among recreational runners
• Attributes of elite runners
• Running posture
• Running tools, drills and skills
• Formula for speed

Nicole Limon, Toby’s Sports and Runnr marketing supervisor, said the clinic will be held in two days: March 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and March 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In an interview with Cebu journalists and bloggers last year, Runnr founder Toby Claudio said running is an advocacy for his company and he wants to encourage more people to take up the sport. Claudio also said he would be scheduling clinics to guide runners on such things as improving their form and technique and staying away from injuries.