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February 12, 2010 · 10:57 pm

Triathlon Association of the Philippines Updated 2010 Calendar

 

Jan 17SPEEDO NAGT Series LaunchSTK distancesSubic Bay Freeport

 1st Leg Standard Distance

TBAPSC AquathlonAge Appropriate DistancesPhilsports Pool & Track

  2.5k-800m-2.5k

Mar 14SPEEDO NAGT Series – 2nd Leg1k-30k-7.5kDavao City

   TRIAD

Mar 28Sprint Duathlon- 1st Leg8k-30k-4kMacapagal Ave./MOA

   Thumbie & Popo Remigio

Apr 11STK Multi-Sport FestivalSTK Tri & Aqua distancesAyala Alabang

  Adult’s Aquathlon & Mini Sprint

Apr 25Sunkist Executive 10k- Female (35 & over); Male Ayala Alabang Healthy Heart Run(40  & over); Executives; Celebrities/ Sunkist/Chili Grass

Apr 25SPEEDO NAGT Series – 3rd Leg1k-30k-7.5kPlantation Bay, Mactan, Cebu Sports

May 1-2ITU Subic Bay International TriathlonStandard/750m-20k-5k Mini-Sprint Subic Bay     Freeport 

Jun 6Off-Road Duathlon5k-30k-5kSacobia River, Clark

   Thumbie & Popo Remigio

Jun 12-13ANIMO Sprint Triathlon950m-30k-7kAyala Alabang

  350m-11k-3.4k/ LSGH ’81

Jun 27Sprint Duathlon- 2nd Leg8k-30k-4kMacapagal Ave./MOA

   Thumbie & Popo Remigio

Jul 11Subic STK & Team Relay TriathlonSTK distancesSubic Bay Freeport

  Team Relay: 4 x 250m-10k-2.5k

Jul 25Matabungkay TriathlonStandard DistanceMatabungkay, Batangas

   Bike King

Aug 22Ironman 70.3 PhilippinesHalf IronmanCam Sur

   WTC & Sunshine Events

Aug 29SPEEDO NAGT Series – 4th Leg1k-30k-7.5kCagayan de Oro STK/

CDO Tri

Sep 5SPEEDO NAGT Series – 5th Leg800m-30k-5kLos Baños, Laguna

   UPLB Trantados

Sep 18Gabriel’s SymphonySTKAyala Alabang

  Triathlon Relay/ Sen. Pia Cayetano

Sep 26Sprint Duathlon- 3rd Leg7.5k-30k-5kMacapagal Ave./MOA

   Thumbie & Popo Remigio

Oct 10Sunkist Run for a 10k & 10mile road raceQuirino Grandstand or Ft. Boni

 Healthy Heart, Team Competition- 10 mile run/ Sunkist/Chili Grass

Oct 17SPEEDO NAGT Series – 6th Leg950m-30k-7kAyala Alabang

  350m-11k-3.4k

Nov 6-7Anvaya Cove Invitational Triathlon1k-30k-6kAnvaya Cove, Bataan

 STK Races & Relay, Age Appropriate Distances

Nov 21 Subic Bay Standard/5k-20k-2.5kSubic Bay Freeport

  Duathlon Open, STK

Nov 21Davao Mayor’s Cup1k-30k-7.5kDavao City

   TRIAD

Dec 12Duathlon Series- 4th LegStandard DistanceMacapagal Ave./MOA

   Thumbie & Popo Remigio

visit triathlon.org.ph for registration info

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February 12, 2010 · 9:14 pm

TBR Dream Marathon, BULL CIRCLE

BULL CIRCLE: Series of Running Talks
THE MARATHON DREAM
What is a marathon? Why do runners dream of conquering it? We gather a team of marathoners with various backgrounds—a Boston-finisher, an ultramarathoner, a one-time marathoner hoping for a 2nd attempt—to impart their wisdom and practical tips to guide you on training for a marathon. They will also talk about their various marathon experiences, whether it was in Pasig or Paris, to inspire and motivate you.
For TBR Dream Marathoners, we will also talk about the TBR Dream Marathon. We introduce you to the TBR Dream Team, the organizing committee behind the marathon and faces you’ll see regularly from now until marathon day. Plus, you’ll get to meet other TBR Dream Marathoners who will take on the journey with you.
We hope to share the message that you don’t have to be a super athlete nor do you have to devote your entire life to running just to finish a marathon. Proper training, plus dedication and hard work, can get you to reach your marathon goal.
DATE: Wednesday, 17 February 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM
VENUE: 3/f R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street
HOW MUCH: free of charge, no pre-registration required
WHO CAN COME: Open to the public but TBR Dream Marathoners will be given priority seating.
* TO TBR DREAM MARATHONERS: Upon signing in at ROX, pls. inform us if you are a confirmed TBR Dream Marathoner so we can assist you. We will also give you your 1 BOX OF CECON TABLETS (100PCS) so you can start taking it during training.
SPEAKERS:
Susan Lafferty – Susan has spoken at numerous first timer events and panels around the world. She has run 25 marathons, including Boston (PR of 3:47) and 2 Comrades Marathon, one of the world’s top ultramarathons which covers 89km in South Africa. She is a 44 year old mother of 5 and is the wife of TBR Dream Marathon Race Director, Jim Lafferty.
Neville Manaois – Neville is the team principal of Pinoy Ultra Runners and co-owner of Secondwind Running Store. He brings with him years of experience as a long distance runner.
Anton Diaz – Anton has been running since 2007. His first marathon-for-a-cause was in July 2007 guided by the P&G Runner’s Circle and its coach then, Coach Jim Lafferty. Anton hopes to run his second marathon this year. He is behind one of the Philippines’ top blogs: Our Awesome Planet.
SCHEDULE:
6:30 PM – Sign In
7:00 to 7:20 – TBR Dream Marathon (Jaymie Pizarro)
7:20 to 7:40 – Susan Lafferty
7:40 to 8:00 – Neville Manaois
8:00 to 8:20 – Anton Diaz
8:20 to 8:45 – Q&A (Panel)
8:45 to 9:00 – Meet fellow TBR Dream Marathoners
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Jaymie Pizarro
The Bull Runner
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tbr@thebullrunner.com
http://thebullrunner.com

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February 11, 2010 · 3:21 pm

PINAY IN ACTION RUN 2010

HI Pinays In Action and Friends!

The most enduring All-Women Run in the country is here!!! The Pinay In Action 1.6k/ 5k/ 10k run events will be held on March 13, 2010 at the SM Mall Of Asia. Come and Run with our Top Pinay In Action Senator Pia Cayetano!

For more details please visit http://www.pinayinaction.com

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February 3, 2010 · 5:33 am

Philippine Premier Cycling League Race 1: Macapagal

My favorite women riders and I decided to join the newly-launched Philippine Premier Cycling League, which promises to be a very exciting race series. The first set of races were Individual Time Trials and Team Time Trials.

Most of our lady teammates were not available to race on the first leg, but still Doray, Rizzo and I didn’t mind that there were only 3 of us in the team time trial! It was fun making our goal not to be last in the sea of male teams with complete sets of riders… and I think we fared quite well in that aspect. Girl power rules!

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January 17, 2010 · 7:21 pm

IRONKIDS IS HERE!

HOMEPAGE


http://ironkidsphil.com/event-calendar/

Check these links out!!!

IronKids Squad Sessions will be held in Manila Polo Club initially. This is what we’ve all been waiting for! Parents, go and register your kids for the events now!

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January 16, 2010 · 4:22 pm

Running with the Cebuanos

The Inaugural Cebu Marathon which was organized by Jane Jane Ong and friends last weekend was a tremendous success. Pia, Noel, and I ran with the racers and were glad to be part of the festivities, complete with fireworks.

It was a quick trip but was really happy to see friends from Cebu… Jane, Annie, Veronica, Andrew, Haidee, Ripples among others. We missed Bull Runner Jaymie, Coach Rio and Kaye, Noy and Amale (I think they were too fast haha) but we saw Joyette from David’s Salon and Mat from TBB, and Lara and Christine from Women’s Health.  The Timex people were there to help out too.  Plus we also got to eat our favorite mangoes and Leony’s Cakes… mmmm!

This should totally be an annual event!!!! Congratulations guys!!!

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January 8, 2010 · 4:24 pm

The Bull Runner

I was extremely flattered when Jaymie Pizarro, aka The Bull Runner, asked me to pose for the Jan Feb 2010 issue of her magazine. I felt a bit unworthy as the previous covers were Pia Cayetano, Drew Arellano and Tessa Valdes but how could I say no! 🙂

I gamely posed for Ben Chan and answered Marga Deona’s interview and here is the cover photo… can’t wait to see the magazine! Jaymie said it will be out by the 17th.

Thanks so much Team TBR!!!

http://thebullrunner.com/the-bull-runner-magazine/

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December 16, 2009 · 10:25 pm

Battle Of The Natural Athletes

Most of the triathletes from Fitness First Triathlon Team are in off-season mode.  But the fun does not stop when racing season does!  Our ever devious team committee concocted a kooky sportsfest consisting of futsal, dodgeball, and volleyball, and called it the “Battle Of the Natural Athletes.”

Red team won (ahem), followed by Blue, Green and Yellow Teams.  Maiqui dazzled us with his athletic prowess and took MVP honors…I on the other hand did a lot of spirited cheering, haha.

Thanks to RG Morales for the awesome photos!

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December 16, 2009 · 3:40 pm

just for laughs

my friend leana sent me this video, it accounts for about 80% percent of the triathletes i know haha… maybe even myself (eek hopefully not!!!). warning: you cannot relate to this if you are a non-triathlete.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwecwUiHA2s

enjoy!

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December 6, 2009 · 8:53 pm

EX TRI 2009: Off-Road Fun!!!

After all these years, I was finally able to join EX TRI, the Philippines’ longest-running off-road triathlon.  And boy was I glad I did! My friend Rizzo had to go out of the country and turned over her slot to me, even lending me her mountain bike shoes (we both have big feet!).  I have to thank Rizzo and Anton for those and Ginny Summerfield for lending me her mountain bike…hugs to you!

I was officially adopted by TEAM SABAK for the weekend, and being a group of mountain bikers, they were hands down the perfect group to be with for an event like this. I was able to test-ride Ginny’s bike once in a Sta. Rosa Ride with Tyrone, Ginny and David a week and a half ago to make sure I still knew how to use a mountain bike (last time I rode one was when I joined Carrera-Habagat in 2007!).

Our “school bus” going to La Luz Resort in Batangas included David, Noel, Richie, and David’s trusty driver Rex. We had a long convoy of Team Sabak SUVs with bike racks and luckily we had a relatively fast trip. As we neared the resort I saw the choppy waters and thought, this was going to be interesting…

Eric and his eXtribe Crew gave us the race briefing and we headed to shore soon after that.  A lot were nervous because of the waves.  I get excited when I see the rough ocean though–as long as it is not too much.  This was perfect, I thought.  It was a fast swim and up ahead I could see the lead swimmers, Nonoy and Noel in the distance.

The bike was a mixture of paved road and trails and as I settled into a good rhythm (only after stopping to figure out how to use my borrowed CamelBack..tsk tsk, rookie) I found myself grinning. This was pure FUN! I loved the small break from my tri bike, to be honest.  I forgot how much I enjoyed mountain biking.

I completed the bike quite satisfied and went on to do the trail run… which might as well have been a roller coaster ride.  The first part had no flat portions whatsoever.  It was either straight up or straight down. I mean it– I had to resign myself to walking up the hills. Oh well, I thought, everyone else would walk too for sure.

The last part of the run was along the beach, and it was a barrage of rocks and sand, I was a bit slow in my footing as I wasn’t wearing proper trail shoes and I dropped down two places because of this (I count the guys 🙂 ) but it was all I could manage as training on the track and running on loose sand are definitely not the same.

I saw the finish line after the stretch of big rocks and for the second time during the race caught myself grinning again.  If only all races would make me this level of happy, I would bottle the feeling up and sell it!  I was especially happy because my athletes did remarkably well and snatched the top podium spots.  A coach can only be so proud 🙂

Congratulations to all the finishers and thank you very much to the organizers for putting up such an awesome event!!!  Thanks to Teddy Tong, Raoul Floresca, and Alman Dave Quiboquibo for the photos.

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