Chang siblings spread positivity at Alaska Ironkids Aquathlon

Austin Chang and sister, Athena Chang hold hands as they cheerfully raced with more than 132 kids at the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon event last May 25, at the Club Manila East, Taytay Rizal. The Alaska IronKids sports program has become a platform for the Chang siblings to bond by racing together and supporting each other whether they win or lose. It helps instill the values of Determination, Hard Work, Teamwork, Discipline, and Sportsmanship in children and this is what real champions are made of. Join the Alaska IronKids program now and become a real-life champion! Just log on to www.ironkidsphil.com or at www.alaskamilk.com for more details.

Young cyclists ruled the Metro’s roads in Alaska Cycle Philippines 2014

PRESS RELEASE

Alaska has teamed up with Cycle Asia, a network of premier cycling events and Sunrise Events to launch the Alaska Cycle Philippines where Filipino riders geared up for three days of thrilling bike action last May 16 to 18 at BGC. Over 1500 cycling enthusiasts joined the event which featured exciting and challenging categories for children, adults and families.

The event was graced by Chris Robb, managing director of Spectrum Worldwide and owner of Cycle Asia, catered to cyclists of all ages and abilities with different race categories.

Categories include Tricycle Ride which is specially designed for young kids between ages 2 and 5, the Junior Challenge which is a more challenging category designed for older children where they have to ride as fast as they can within 30 minutes and then there’s the Foldies Community Ride which is catered to the popular folding bikes cycling community. The Alaska Cycle Philippines was a “Bike Ride Out”, meaning there were no winners just plain fun to promote participation and most especially good health and an active lifestyle. 

"We are excited to continue an active year of Alaska Sports with the launch of the three events Alaska Cycle Philippines, Alaska IronKids Philippines Aquathlon and the Alaska World Milk Day Family run. Alaska teamed up with international partners to ensure that Filipino families participate in sports activities as exercise to promote their health and ensure a wholesome lifestyle," said Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, President/CEO of Alaska Milk Corporation.

The 7th National Nutrition Survey, done by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute and the Department of Health, showed that obesity is increasing with nearly two out 10 children considered as overweight. Under-nutrition is also a public health concern affecting nearly three out 10 children.  Alaska promotes nutrition through its leading brands, Alaska Powdered Milk Drink and Alaska Chocolate Powdered Milk Drink and through educating the public about the importance of drinking milk and keeping an active and healthy lifestyle.

Alaska promotes a holistic sports development program for the whole family and encourages a healthy and active lifestyle through biking, swimming and running. It also helps in community development and nation building by nurturing positive values of teamwork, cooperation and fair play through sports activities like the Alaska Cycle Philippines, Alaska IronKids Aquathlon and the World Milk Day Family Run.

 

For general information on Alaska Cycle Philippines visit http://www.cyclephilippines.com.ph/alaska/ or https://www.faceebook.com/alaskacyclephilippines. For general information about Alaska Milk Corporation visit www.alaskamilk.com, www.alaskaworldmilkday.com or www.ironkidsphil.com. For live tweets and updates follow us at @ALASKAsportshub

Alaska Iron Kids Aquathlon 2014!

Last February 9, I was invited to cover the Alaska Iron Kids Aquathlon held at The Village Sports Club in Paranaque City. The event is open to children from 6 to 14 years old that features two sporting events, swimming and running. The aquathlon event offered two categories, (1) the RACE category is for competitive kids who will complete to place and beat their personal record and (2) the PLAY category is for kids who were given a chance to experience the event without the pressure of the competition.

male aquathletes!

female aquathletes!

Kira Ellis, top finisher 6-8 yrs old category

Tara Borlain (center), top finisher 9-10 yrs old category and Samantha Borlain (rightmost), top finisher 11-12 yrs old category

Sophia Almendral, 2nd placer 11-12 yrs old category

Gabby Ong, 2nd placer 6-8 yrs old category

 I am inspired and amazed on how these kids enjoyed and finished the race. This event help kids develop the values of discipline, hardwork and determination to complete the race. This is also the perfect venue for family bonding and for parents to show great coaching and support for the kids.

Thoughts while observing/watching the aquathlon event: 

1. Safe Event - lot of marshalls/lifeguard deployed all over the event place.
2. Distances are achievable.

    6 to 8 yrs (100m swim, 1km run)

    9 to 10 yrs (200m swim, 1.5 km run)
    11 to 12 yrs (300m swim, 2km run)
    13 to 14 yrs (400m, 3km run)
3. The Village Sports Club is indeed a kid friendly venue.
4. Kids only race. Accidents is minimize since there is no older competitor.
5. Race route/information were clearly discussed before each category. Encouraging kids to ask questions about their category.
6. On time gunstart for all categories.

Race Results

The Bloggers!

 Kudos to Sunrise Events and Alaska Milk Corporation for staging this aquathlon event!
Congratulations to all participants and parents for their dedication and efforts for life-long passion for fitness and healthy lifestyle!

Photos Courtesy of Justin  Gomez

Alaska IronKids Aquathlon

Catch the next Alaska IronKids event on August 3 and October 20 for the triathlon!

The top 3 finishers for each category of the Alaska IronKids Aquathlon were all smiles as they received their awards last June 30, 2013 at the Marist School Marikina. 

 

Alaska IronKids started in 2010 with the goal of promoting a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle for children of today and show them that being healthy can also be fun!  

Did you miss this fun and exciting event? Just log on to www.ironkidsphil.com to register your child and help them become a real-life champion! 

Photo Credits: Anthony Yu