Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2013: Most Challenging Race to Date!

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Men's Health Urbanathlon 2013: Most Challenging Race to Date!

The country’s first obstacle laden course is back, and this time, with bigger and more challenging obstacles! Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2013 saw around 3,000 participants who took on the challenge and conquered Men’s Health Philippines’ toughest race. This unique event combines the rigors of a run with the tough nature of traversing numerous obstacles in an urban setting.

“We always want to take things a step further. And the 2013 Men’s Health Urbanathlon is a prime example. We have new obstacles and have improved the classic ones,” says Men’s Health Philippines editor-in-chief Peejo Pilar.

Now on its 7th year, Men’s Health Urbanathlon challenged Urbanathletes with its staples such as the scaffolding maze, the 8x40 container van, and “The Wall”, wherein you need all your upper and lower body strength to conquer this 8-foot beast; as well as, with the new obstacles this year, “The Network” a net challenge going over a bus and “The Tower”, a 12-foot high rope climb to the bell on top.

The SM Mall of Asia Grounds turned into a race venue and fitness camp combined as Urbanathletes aimed to conquer every challenge along the way and make it to the finish line.

“We hope that first-timers and hardcore runners enjoyed this year’s Men’s Health Urbanathlon. And of course, we’re excited to learn, upgrade, and make the 2014 Men’s Health Urbanathlon even bigger and better!,” exclaims Peejo.

The Men’s Health Urbanathlon and Festival is co-presented by Century Tuna, Gatorade, Bo Athletics, with major sponsors Bridgestone, Emperador Light, and Schick, with minor sponsors Havaianas, The Athlete’s Foot, Nivea Men, and special thanks to Merrell.

Men’s Heath Philippines features Joseph Marco on its October issue cover, which is available in all leading bookstores and newsstands nationwide. You can also like Men’s Health Philippines on Facebook via www.facebook.com/menshealthphilippines, or follow us on Twitter at @menshealthph. You may also visit Summit Newsstand (www.summitnewsstand.com.ph/mens-health) to subscribe.

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.

Men’s Health encourages you to face your fears in its November 2012 issue

PRESS RELEASE 

This November, Men’s Health dares you to face your fears in an issue packed with tips on how to do just that. On the cover is actor and sport climber Paulo Avelino, who despite his fear of heights, faced it head on by climbing atop outdoor rock formations. 

 

“It doesn’t mean that if you’re afraid of heights, you can’t do rock climbing,” says Avelino who got introduced to the sport in 2007.  At first, he trained indoors to build his endurance and rhythm. Then he pushed himself further by taking his climb outdoors with more experienced climbers.

 

Surprisingly, Avelino shares with Men’s Health that another element that he likes about the sport is the very thing he fears. “I enjoy reaching the top but falling. I can’t explain it. When you fall, you fall sa pinakamalapit na sinabitan mo. The fall makes you feel alive,” he quips.

 

In the same issue, Men’s Health features five men and women in uniform who bravely faced adversities in fulfilling their duties as civil servants. Awarded as outstanding Policemen and Soldiers by the Metrobank Foundation, they share their personal stories of bravery despite the life-threatening situations they were in.

 

The November 2012 issue also has an extensive article on do-it-yourself guy food. The recipes are quick and easy to make. So if it’s cooking you fear, Men’s Health will help you cover that base with ease.

 

Read more about these by grabbing the November 2012 issue of Men’s Health featuring Paulo Avelino on the cover. It’s now available in newsstands and bookstores nationwide. For more of Men’s Health online, become a fan on Facebook (Facebook.com/menshealthphilippines) and follow them on Twitter (Twitter.com/menshealthph).