Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Rexona Run 2013 - Run to Your Beat



PRESS RELEASE

From the gun start to the finish line, this year’s Rexona Run promises to push running enthusiasts, professional runners and recreational runners to DO:MORE.

Mar Corazo, Rexona Brand Manager says, “We are always finding ways to make the Rexona Run more exciting than the last. This year, we wanted the Rexona Run to appeal to more people and inspire them to Do:More.”

As one of the most sought after races in the Philippines, runners look forward to the Rexona Run every year for its exciting twists, prizes and categories.

On October 20, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Grounds, be prepared for a different kind of race—the Rexona Run To Your Beat, the Philippines’ first ever multi-sensorial after-midnight run where live music pushes people to run further and culminates in a party at the finish line.

“This was inspired by the insight that when you run to the beat of the music, you run faster, you go further, you’re energized to do more,” said the Rexona Brand Manager.

From the first gun start at 3AM, live performances will be scattered around the race track, adding a very different take on running. The 5k race will have performances by Delta Street, Sandwich, The Diegos, DJ Mia Ayesa, Deuce Manila and DJ Nina.  The 10k race will get the chance to run to Funk Avy and DJ Khai.  While the 21k race will see all performances, as well as the finale concert of Rico Blanco, Elmo Magalona and DJ Mars Miranda.

Coach Rio, Rexona partner and running expert says, “It’s been proven that listening to music unleashes your energy, allowing you to run further.”

In line with Rexona’s DO: MORE philosophy, Run to Your Beat presents the perfect avenue for all individuals to DO:MORE – whether you’re an avid runner or leisure runner.

Run to Your Beat is also the ultimate test of Rexona’s efficacy because the product keeps you dry and fresh from the start of the race until the end of the party.

To register, visit Riovana stores located in Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan, as well as Tobys outlets in the SM Mall of Asia and SM North Edsa The Block. Online registrations are also accepted on www.runrio.com. Registration is ongoing until October 13, 2013. 

For more details visit the Rexona Men Facebook page, www.runrio.com or call/text the race hotline at  887 6194, +0927 347 7700 (Globe), or 0929 717 864 (Smart).

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Inspiring Future Champions

PRESS RELEASE

Ironkids Triathlon Awarding
Alaska IronKids Philippines has become a training ground for young Filipino triathletes.

Alaska IronKids Philippines triathlon started out as a Sunday fun run for kids but in just a short time, it quickly developed into a national sporting event that has nurtured and developed young local triathletes. Triathlon is composed of three disciplines: swimming, biking and running. Now on its fourth year, the event has attracted hundreds of young participants, all wanting to conquer the IronKids course, considered to be the junior counterpart of the prestigious triathlon event, IronMan.

According to coach and race director Ani De Leon-Brown, Alaska IronKids Philippines has become, in recent years, a training ground for the country’s aspiring young triathletes. It is part of the Alaska Sports’ Nutrition. Action. Champion. program, along with Alaska Football and Basketball Camps  and the Jr. NBA presented by Alaska. The program hopes to encourage children to play outdoors or get  into sports and learn the values of determination, discipline, hardwork and teamwork.  “When I was in the national team for triathlon, our main problem was the lack of depth in the talent pool. There were only a few young boys and girls, who wanted to take up the sport seriously and take it to the next level. But now, there are a lot of them because of events like these. I am very proud of the program. Through the years, you could really see the growth.”

Arno Baetz is one of those aspiring young talents. At this year’s Alaska IronKids Philippines Triathlon leg in Mactan Shangri-La in Cebu, Baetz dominated the 13 to 14 year-old boys category. Based in Hong Kong, the 13-year-old flies to the country every now and then to join competitions and to train, hoping to one day fulfill his dream of becoming an IronMan. The Filipino-German can’t thank his parents enough for supporting his dream. “In every race, they are there to cheer me on. Their confidence in me motivates me even more to do better.” According to him, getting into triathlon has changed his lifestyle a lot. “I eat healthier. I don’t sleep late. No more videogames for me,” says Baetz.

Judging from the parents, siblings and friends who came to support the participants in the Cebu leg, Alaska IronKids Philippines has become a family affair. Parents could be seen waving handkerchiefs and shouting words of encouragement. And what is great about the Alaska IronKids, there are no losers. All finishers are given medals as long as they complete the course.

Despite the spirit of fun, the race does honor the hard work and commitment to excellence of young triathletes who set aside time for training to develop their skills. Leading the pack at this year’s Alaska IronKids are Arno Baetz and Shaia Ruth Uy, who ruled the 13 to 14 years old category and Bambam Manglicmot and Lauren Plaza, who finished first in the 11-12 years old category.  Others who figured in the top three were Craig Uy and Nathan Nalo, Nicole Eijansantos and Samantha Borlain, who were second and third finishers in the 11 to12 years old boys and girls respectively. Justin Chiongbian and Brent Valelo, on the other hand, were second and third placers in the 13 to 14 years old boys while Alexandra Leather and Margarita Delos Reyes trailed after first placer Shaia Uy in the 13 to 14 years old girls category.

This year, more than 200 kids signed up for the Cebu leg. While the participants of the 13 to 14 years old and 11-12 years old categories were able to race, the races for the two other age categories: 9 to 10 years old and 7 to 8 years old were canceled due to bad weather. For the Alaska IronKids organizers, safety of the participants comes first.

Caroline Borlain, mother of Tara, this year’s defending champion in the 9 to 10 years old girls category, agreed with the decision. “We wanted Tara to race because she prepared for this and trained hard but Tara herself said to us, ‘It’s God’s will.’ And she’s right. The money we spent for the trip is nothing compared to the anxiety it will cost us if we let her race in that kind of weather. The safety of the children should be top priority.”

All is not lost, according to Borlain, because there is still another triathlon event coming up in October. Her daughters Tara and Samantha are already looking forward to the race.

The triathlon is slated on October 20 and will be held at the Palms Country Club, Alabang.  Children or parents who want to know more about the clinics or register for the triathlon race should check out the Alaska IronKids Philippines website at www.ironkidsphil.com . For more information, visit www.alaskamilk.com.ph and @ALASKAsportshub on twitter.

IronKids Finshers

Friday, August 16, 2013

Endurance Weekend 2013 by Filinvest City

Filinvest City wants to make a mark in the running and biking community by contributing a memorable and very challenging event.

Instead of the usual mechanics, they're testing the limits of both seasoned athletes and beginners looking for a new adventure.


12 hr Trail Run
The course will run through the hills, trails and paved roads of Filinvest City.
When: September 14, 6am to 6pm
Expected number of racers: 300-500 pax
Categories
    Men
        16-19 years old
        20-29 years old
        30-39 years old
        40-49 years old
        50 years old and above
    Women
        16-19 years old
        20-29 years old
        30-39 years old
        40-49 years old
        50 years old and above

12 hr MTB Race
When: September 15, 6am to 6pm
Expected number of racers: max of 300
Categories:
    All-Men Category - Each team will have three (all men) racers (for amateur and novice racers only)
    Mixed Category - Each team will have three (men and women) racers (for amateur and novice racers only)
    Solo - Individual category, MEN ONLY (open for professional, amateur and novice racers)
        16-19 years old
        20-29 years old
        30-39 years old
        40-49 years old
        50 years old and above
* A team shall consist of three racers; for the mixed category, at least one member should be female

Registration Fee
Run
Bike

Registration Fee Inclusion
    Race packets (Bib number, pins, bike number, bike and helmet sticker)
    Race shirt
    Finisher’s medal
    Hydration
    1 Meal (Lunch)

Registration Sites

The Starting Line Multisport Store
402B Autocluster Bldg. A, Westgate Center, Filinvest City Muntinlupa
Tel No: 828-7679

Cycling Zone
Shell Pacific Gas Station, Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa
809-6763

Velocipede Bike Shop
Unit B, Royale Place Arcade (Beside Ever Gotesco Commonwealth)
Tel No: 351-8488

Bike King
Bonifacio High Street ,
Tel. No: 856-3362

Secondwind Running Store
88 Malingap Street, Teachers Village QC;
Tel No: 238-4005

Unit 3A, Ortigas Home Depot, Julia Vargas, Pasig City;
Tel No: 914-0283

Unit GS 107 G-Strip Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan
Tel No: 945-7850


Awards and Prizes
Run
    Top 3 in Overall Men and Women shall be awarded with cash prizes and medals;
    Top 3 per age group shall be awarded with receive medals

Bike
    Top 3 in All-Men, Mixed, and Overall Solo categories shall be awarded with cash prizes and medals;
    Top 3 per age group in Solo category shall be awarded with receive medals

ENDURANCE WEEKEND 12 HOURS RUN GENERAL RULES
  1. Run as many laps as you WANT in 12-Hours. Last lap to be completed by 12-HRs. the runner with the most number of laps in a 12 hour period will win the race.
  2. 1 lap is 3.2km
  3. Minimum laps requirement for each racer to be considered a finisher is 12 laps.
  4. PARADE LAP: thins the runners out before you enter the course.
  5. Racers can stop any time they want but they have to notify the timer if they wish to take an extended break or withdraw from the race.
  6. Hydration is REQUIRED on the Course at ALL times. Each runner must carry all their own food, fluids and other supplies needed for use between aid stations
  7. There will be one aid station at the activity area and 1 water refilling station at the 1.5km mark in the course.
  8. Runners may not accept aid from their support crew or any other source while on the course and in between aid stations and designated support locations, except in case of a medical emergency.
  9.  Runners must wear their official race number on the front of their singlet, where it must be visible at all times. Timing chip must be worn on the ankle.
  10. Absolutely no littering
ENDURANCE WEEKEND 12 HOURS MTB RACE GENERAL RULES
  1. 12 hour teams and 12 hour solos ride from 6am - 6pm
  2. One lap of the main course is a loop of about 3.5 km.
  3. PARADE LAP: thins the riders out before they enter the course.
  4. Minimum lap Requirement:  Team members: 10 laps each  Solo riders: 15 laps
  5. Only one rider from each team goes round the course at any one time
  6. Team's decide what order their team members ride in and how many laps each team member riders – all members of the team must ride at least one lap
  7. Each team member gets their own race number (if you change bikes during the race it is up to you to move your race number to your new bike)
  8. Each team gets a team “Reusable Timing tag” that must be worn on the rider‟s ankle. Each team member will have their own timing tag the must be put on their bike‟s seat post.
  9. It‟s highly recommended that each team or solo rider bring their own support crew.
  10. Riders in each team „change' over at their transition site where they change timing tag that is worn by the rider during their whole lap.
  11. The rider on the course is timed when they have completed their lap
  12. The idea is to complete as many laps as possible in the 12 hours, the teams in each category who do the most laps WIN!!
  13. Teams and solo riders finishing a lap before 12 noon may still start another lap, as long as they start before 24:00:00 on the official race clock. This lap will count with respect to time and laps completed.
  14. The time and number of laps completed by each team or solo will determine their finishing order.
  15. In case of a tie in laps, the team or solo rider who finishes their last lap first will beat those who finish behind them (Team that has completed 28 laps with a finish time of 12:31pm would beat a team that completed 28 laps, finishing at 12:47pm. And of course, a team that completed 29 laps, finishing at 12:50pm would beat them both.)
  16. Scratching a Rider: In the event that a team loses one of its teammates due to illness, injury or exhaustion, that team may elect to “scratch” that rider from the team and continue with the race. However, the team will be listed as DNF. Also, if a team member did not meet his or her lap requirements, then that team is also listed as DNF
Riding Rules
HELMET (compulsory item) All riders must wear a cycle helmet while competing, warming up or if just riding around the venue area.
YOUR BIKE – for your own safety and enjoyment and that of other competitors, please have your bike serviced pre race so it is in race ready condition. Any 26” or 29” bikes with Minimum tire width of 1.75 will be allowed in the race. Tires must be knobby, no slick s or semi-slick tires allowed.
ON THE DAY BIKE REPAIRS / SPARE PARTS ETC –there may be a limited service centre for on the day bike repairs. It's best if you bring your own spares or bike mechanic.
FIRST AID – On site.
BIKE BREAKDOWNS If a rider has a mechanical problem, they must complete the lap they are on and make it back to the transition point (yes this means by foot if necessary pushing or carrying your bike).

NIKE Free Flyknit provides compression fit with free flexibility

Second-skin fit and flexible sole deliver smooth, supportive ride for runners
PRESS RELEASE

Runners can now reap the benefits of natural motion found in Nike Free and the supportive, second-skin fit of Nike Flyknit in a single shoe. The Nike Free Flyknit unites two of Nike’s most innovative and popular technologies to deliver barefoot-like flexibility and a compression fit that locks the foot in place.

The Nike Free Flyknit is designed to flex with the foot in motion. It is informed by Nike’s "Nature Amplified" design ethos — an approach fueled by scientific data and athlete insights.

“Nike Free Flyknit is the ultimate expression of natural performance principles, combining a supportive, sock-like upper and a flexible midsole and outsole that move with the body,” says Sean McDowell, Creative Director for Nike Running. “The compression fit brings the foot closer to the sole for enhanced lockdown and propulsion.”

NIKE FLYKNIT UPPER

A new, more compressive NIke Flyknit construction in the shoe upper secures the runner’s foot to the shoe platform. The unique zoned performance mapping pattern of the Nike Flyknit upper is derived from insights on how pressure is exerted on the top of the foot. Nike Sport Research Lab scientists employed pressure-mapping technology to locate stress areas, and designers used the data to inform the new upper. Zones on the top of the foot have engineered stretch built to enable natural flex, while a tighter weave at the perimeter stabilizes the forefoot and heel. Additionally, elasticized construction fits securely around the ankle for a comfortable, secure fit. By knitting a one-piece upper, Nike Flyknit construction reduces Nike's typical upper waste by an average of 88 percent.

NIKE FREE PLATFORM

The advanced Nike Flyknit upper sits atop a Nike Free+ 5.0 midsole, which lies in the middle of the Nike Free spectrum, providing mid-range cushioning. (On a scale or 1-10, 1 is akin to running barefoot and 10 is comparable to a traditional running shoe.) The articulated Nike Free sole is flexible and moves naturally with the foot. Diagonal hot-knifed sipes (strategically-engineered flex grooves) through the arch help ensure natural movement in the mid-foot as a runner transitions stride.

The Nike Free Flyknit comes on the heels of decades of biomechanics research and design exploration with the intent of providing the best run possible. The breakthrough combination of a compressive Nike Flyknit upper with a highly flexible Nike Free midsole and outsole adds up to a running shoe that delivers a more natural ride, amplifying athletes’ ability to move quickly and comfortably over distance.

The Nike Free Flyknit is available at select Nike Stores beginning Aug. 1.

SRP: Php 7,895

About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit nikeinc.com.

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Are you ready to become an Urbanathlete? - Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2013



Are you ready to become an Urbanathlete?
 
The country’s first obstacle laden race is back promising an even tougher course this 2013. The Men’s Health Urbanathlon is happening on September 29 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. This unique event combines the rigors of a run with the tough nature of traversing numerous obstacles in an urban setting.  Check the details below for the much awaited 2013 URBANATHLON.


Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2013
September 29, 2013
SM Mall of Asia
5k/10k/21k (with obstacles)

Watch the video teaser for  Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2013


REGISTRATION PERIOD: August 1 to September 25

REGISTRATION CENTERS
1. 360 FITNESS CLUB – MAKATI
7F, 107 Dolmar Gold Tower, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
9409575

2. 360 FITNESS CLUB – ORTIGAS
13F Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
5777807

3. GOLD’S GYM – ALABANG
3F BMW Building, Commerce Ave. Ayala, Alabang, Muntinlupa
7724986

4. GOLD’ GYM – KATIPUNAN
4F Regis Plaza Bldg., 327 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC
4730241

5. ROX
Bonifacio High Street, B1 ROX Building, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

REGISTRATION FEE
  • 5K - Php 850
  • 10K - Php 900
  • 21k - Php 950
RACE INCLUSIONS
Singlet

Bandana / Buff

Race Bibs comes with IPICO card that needs to be returned after the race
RACE ROUTES
5K

10K

21K
RACE OBSTACLES








FINISHERS FREEBIES
  • Snacks from Century Tuna
  • Hydration from Gatorade
  • Finishers shirts from Bo’ Athletics
  • Finishers medals
  • Certificate of completion
  • Urbanathlon 21k Finishers Caps (21k only)


Menshealth Urbanathlon Boot Camp
August 7 to 14
Mercato Centrale BGC
Target # of Participants: 50

For more information and updates, grab a copy of the August 2013 issue of Men's Health available in all leading bookstores and newsstands nationwide. Like Men’s Health Philippines on Facebook via Facebook.com/menshealthphilippines or follow us on twitter @menshealthph. You may also visit www.summitnesstand.com.ph/mens-health to subscribe.