MultiSport: 2015 June by Hinge Inquirer Publications

FIVE BIKE FIXES TO FIT THE FEMALE FORM

MULTISPORT SWIM BIKE & RUN

KILLER BOOSTS

FOR YOUR BIKE GAME, LADIES!

J U N E 2015

HOW LOSING

60 POUNDS UNLEASHED ONE WOMAN'S POTENTIAL

JENNYLYN MERCADO TAKES THE GAME INTO HER OWN HANDS

FOUR SMART ALTERNATIVES TO FUEL UP IN THE METRO

CHLOE ONG LESSONS IN MENTAL TOUGHNESS

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C O N T E N T S june 2015

editor in chief Patrick Joson

03 FEMME FATALE

Choose the right women-specific gear and you could be the one who lands on the podium

04 BUILT TO BOOST

executive board chairperson Alexandra Prieto-Romualdez finance advisor & treasurer J. Ferdinand De Luzuriaga legal advisor Atty. Rudyard Arbolado hr strategy head Raymund Soberano vp/chief strategy officer Imelda Alcantara svp and group sales head inquirer group of companies Felipe Olarte group publisher Bea Ledesma creative director Nimu Muallam

These super convenient and healthy restaurants could change your eating habits

06 FITTING THE FEMALE FORM

Five practical female-focused bike fit advice for a faster and more efficient ride

sales avp for sales Ma. Katrina Garcia-Dalusong key accounts specialist Angelita Tan-Ibañez external relations officer Sophie Villanueva senior account executive Theia Ordiales | Abby Ginaga account executives Andie Zuñiga |Sarah Cabalatungan | Charm Banzuelo sales support assistants Rechelle Endozo | Mara Karen Aliasas

08 RACE READY

For Jennylyn Mercado, not even a busy schedule or a celebrity lifestyle can stop her from reaching her goals

business development business development manager Moby Aragones business development associate Kyla Arce

13 LOSING TO WIN

marketing and events head of marketing and events Roumel Itum marketing assistant for events Erle Mamawal | Jannelle Turija marketing graphic artists Maysie Lecciones | Lee Caces

A former overweight woman learns the power of discipline and determination

distribution business manager Rina Lareza circulation supervisor Vincent Paul Oliquiano distribution assistants Nancy Baybay | Angela Carlos-Quiambao subscription assistant May Ann Dayang merchandisers Richard Leyva | Rosito Subang

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Empowered female triathlete shows how the right state of mind can help you become a better athlete PHOTO BY PAT MATEO

EDITOR’S NOTE

THE NEW STRONG SEX “There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.” –Kofi Annan I’m a self-confessed mama’s boy, and have been raised by strong opinionated women my whole life, but my respect and admiration for women goes beyond my immediate family. Girl power, women empowerment, or “Go Girl” mentality is indeed a highly accepted norm now. A few years back, our moms would just take a back seat and let our fathers be in control, decide, and bring home the bacon. Today, our wives and moms take on bigger roles and responsibilities, not only with raising a family, but also with feeding one. Our celebration of women’s empowerment may come a few months late. I try to include women-oriented articles and features in every issue, but this month is special, however.

custom publishing sales supervisor Polo Dagdag associate managing editor Pam Brooke Casin | Angela Velasco graphic artists Roi De Castro | Tej Tan | Yayie Motos | Jayceline Soriano | Janine Cecilia Alcantara account executives Shanna Maling | Ina Mateo | Gene Perez editorial assistants Pauline Miranda | Therese Sta. Maria | Pam Carlota | TJ Billiones production production manager Noel Cabie final art supervisor Dennis Cruz production assistant Maricel Gavino final art assistant JR Larosa

Gracing our cover is the elusive actress Jennylyn Mercado, as she shares her insights on how she takes on pressures from an unforgiving industry, a hectic life—and a slightly more forgiving sport. Her TriMac teammate, Chloe Jane Ong, a dominating force in her first year, tells her turbulent story of starting in triathlon. To add to our exceptional lineup is age-grouper Glenda Evangelista, who reveals that losing is sometimes winning. Find out how she metamorphosed to her current fit state. Indeed, these girls are a testament to the future where there are no limitations to achieving one’s dream. All it takes is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration. Dream big, claim it, go out in the world, and be a Go Girl!

IT network systems engineers Sean Urbano | Kyle Billote hr hr director- shared services Chuchi Gracia hr manager Len-Len Gabrieles hr assistant Reynalyn Fernandez finance & admin finance & admin manager Maria Cecilia Balitaan admin assistant Nathalie Presillas general accountant Renato Ramirez collection assistant Rosalie Cataneo billing analyst Marilyn Galvan disbursement analyst Zosimo Lim accounting assistant Marnelle Nool messenger/collector Ramonito Dumayaca

ALL CONTENTS COPYRIGHT 2014, RESERVED FOR HINGE INQUIRER PUBLICATIONS, INC. No part of this magazine may be used or reproduced in whole or in part, without the express written permission of HINGE INQUIRER PUBLICATIONS. The views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of HINGE INQUIRER PUBLICATIONS. Mail correspondence to Multisport Philippines, 4/F Media Resource Plaza Mola St. corner Pasong Tirad, Brgy. La Paz, Makati City. For comments, feedback, and advertising inquiries, contact: (632) 403-8825 Email: multisportphilippines@gmail.com, multisport@hip.ph

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a girl's best friends IF WE WERE BETTING PEOPLE, WE'D GAMBLE THAT YOU'RE NOT USING ENOUGH GEAR THAT'S TAILOR-MADE FOR WOMEN Photo by Patrick Segovia S-Works gear and the Zante road shoes are available at the Specialized Concept Store, La Fuerza Plaza, Chino Roces Ave, Makati. Bontrager gear is available at Trek Bicycle Store at Bonifacio High Street. Rudy Project gear is available in all Rudy Project stores nationwide. Skechers gear is available in all Skechers stores nationwide. Pro-Lite wheels are available at Multisport Hub, Nuvali.

01 S-Works Prevail Helmet, Black Lululemon, P9,500 02 Bontrager RXL Gel Glove, P1,799 03 Bontrager RXL Gel Glove, P2,099 04 Rudy Project Nebula Nose Orange, P7,450 05 Skechers Performance Apparel Women's T-Shirt, P1,395 06 Bontrager Evoke RL Women's Saddle, P5,499 07 S-Works Carbon Road Handlebar, P11,000 08 Bontrager Affinity Elite Saddle, P5,999 09 Pro-Lite Vicenza carbon tubular wheels, P150,000 per pair 10 S-Works Amira SL4 Frameset, Carbon/Red/Pink/Teal, P150,000 11 Bontrager Hilo Tri Women's Shoe, P8,299 12 Zante Road Shoes, Black/Pink, P9,000

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RUNNER’S KITCHEN If you’re from the North or just happen to be training in the area, head on over to Runner’s Kitchen and bond over a healthy post-workout meal with your training buddies. With its cozy interiors and wholesome menu, it’s a great place to refuel with organic and gluten-free fare while sharing your favorite training and racing stories with your health buff friends. Creekside Square, Tomas Morato cor. Kamuning, Quezon City (917) 5273688 Monday to Sunday 8am-8pm Facebook.com/RunnersKitchenPH |Instagram: @runnerskitchenph

BIKERS' CAFE A common concern among age-group athletes with day jobs is how to squeeze in early morning training before rushing off to work. Biker’s Cafe is a God-send for many of us who regularly train around the usual bike loop at SM Mall of Asia. They offer great food, healthy options, and friendly staff, not to mention free shower, bike cleaning, and bike parking. What more can healthy and fit age groupers ask for? SM By The Bay, Seaside Blvd., SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City 804-0130 | (917) 5273688 Monday to Sunday 5am-11:30pm Facebook.com/bsibikerscafe| Twitter and Instagram @BsiBikersCafe

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FIT FOR THE FEMALE BIKER WHETHER YOU RIDE A WOMAN-SPECIFIC BICYCLE OR A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL MODEL, COMFORT IS KEY Words by Mon Garcia | Illustration by Alysse Asilo

There are two opinions on whether there needs to be women-specific bicycles. One camp states that there is no need to brand women-specific products, as most of these are simply “shrink and make it pink” versions of regular products. Some frame manufacturers, like Cervelo, insist that their frames fit men and women equally well, and that the belief that women are built differently and therefore require equipment designed to accommodate their proportions, is a myth. On the other hand, the size of women’s hands, how they sit on the saddle, and how their weight is distributed on the bike are factors that cannot be taken for granted. The turn of the century, in fact, introduced a lot of higher-end women-specific products, like Trek’s WSD (Women Specific Design) series, that remain relevant to this day. Regardless of which side you ascribe to, the most important thing is that the components and frame fit you right. Here are the critical items and measurements that you should consider.

THE SADDLE Women generally want to sit further back on the saddle, and put more weight on their sit bones. More than the difference between men and women, each person has a different anatomical profile so it’s best to experiment. It’s easy to recommend women-specific saddles, which are generally wider and softer, but some may actually find a slim, less-padded, but highly flexible racing saddle that works for them. Soft and cushy can actually be uncomfortable when you sit for an extended period of time. Everybody’s sit bones are different, so try different saddles. Experimenting on your own can be quite expensive, so I suggest borrowing from friends and teammates.

CRANK ARM LENGTH Most women have shorter legs and are put on a smaller frame, so it is important to match their proportions. For most women, I would recommend 165mm cranks, and nothing more than 170mm. While there is an argument for longer cranks giving more leverage, shorter femurs need something to match them. Also, installing long cranks on a small frame means the legs go up higher on the top of the stroke, which limits how low the torso can bend forward to achieve a comfortable aerodynamic position.

Mon Garcia is a cycling enthusiast and is a Technical Consultant for FIT+ Academy, a multisport coaching outfit. He has been riding bikes since forever and first climbed to the Antipolo Cycling Station by bike way back in 1992.

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HANDLEBAR WIDTH Too often I find people, women especially, fitted with a bar that is too wide and sometimes too deep for them, even if they are women-specific. Ideally, your handlebar width should match the width between both of your acromion, identified by the bump you feel at the end of your clavicle. I err on the narrower side, as your arms and elbows actually rotate into a narrower position once you’re hunched over on the bike. Most women I’ve fitted usually require bars with a width of 34cm to 38cm. A narrower bar may mean you need a longer stem as the new position will stretch you out a bit, allowing you to breathe better. And no, wider bars don’t necessarily make you breathe better.

HANDLEBAR DEPTH For women in general, a shallow bar will allow them to reach and use the drops more. I often see riders install a regular or deep drop handlebar, but never get to use the drops and get into a more aero position. This means they deny themselves of the most aerodynamic, and, if fitted right, one of the most comfortable positions for cruising around extended periods of time. Also, being in the drops is a superior position for braking and descending, as it lowers your center of gravity. Be sure you are not missing out on this by getting a handlebar that is shallow enough to allow you to use different positions.

THE FRAME Women in general have shorter torsos than men, and the length of the top tube (not the seat tube) is the most critical measurement in fitting a frame. We can argue about standover height—that is, how high the bike is under you—but once you’re off and riding, it’s the length of the top tube that will determine your fit and comfort on the bike. Regardless of the stated size of the bike, be it Extra Small or a 48, or if it’s a “womenspecific size,” make sure that the top tube is one that matches your torso.

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NUGGETS OF WISDOM FROM JENNYLYN MERCADO ON TRAINING DESPITE BEING AN IN-DEMAND CELEBRITY, MESSING AROUND WHILE EVERYONE'S GRINDING OUT A GRUELING RACE, NOT USING THE WORDS "SINGLE" AND "MOTHER" TOGETHER AS AN EXCUSE TO BE COMPLACENT, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE

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ennylyn Mercado might very well be one of Philippine triathlon’s best-kept secrets. (Well, until now, that is.) Local triathletes know that she is one of them, having spotted her with her team, TriMac Coaching, and by having had the pleasure of racing alongside the singer and actress in events she has joined. Mercado’s been active for some time now, but she won’t tell you that she’s some seasoned age-grouper, because she really isn’t. Like many of her peers, she does triathlon on the side of a day job that’s more grueling than most, and only gets to relish the thrill of the race when her life gives her a bit of permission. And like everyone who's run a race, she’s got her own story—which she tells us quite candidly and excitedly, considering we surprised her straight out of bed a couple of hours prior to this shoot. Ladies and gentlemen, let's not delay this any further. Presenting: the Jennylyn Mercado.

“Before I got into triathlon, first, running lang muna. Before kasi, I used to do jiujitsu. Siguro mga three years din, tapos nag-bulk ‘yung shoulders ko. Ang laki ko. Sobrang laki ko. Kaya naghahanap ako ng extreme na cardio, start ako sa running-running lang muna, hanggang sa meron akong nakitang bike shop sa labas ng subdivision. Tapos pumasok lang ako. Tapos nagche-check ako ng mga bike, sabi ko, ‘Ang mahal naman niyan!’ Kasi above P100,000, ganyan. 'Ayoko, ano ba ‘yung pinakamura?' Bumili pa ako ng pinakamura na bike para lang makapag-bike ako around the area.

“Tapos nag-te-taping kami ng Futbolilits. Si Raymart Santiago, nagkukwentuhan lang, casual conversation. He told me, ‘Bakit hindi ka mag-triathlon?’ Sabi ko, ‘Ha? ‘Di ko kaya ‘yan ‘no, tatlong discipline? ‘Di ko talaga kaya ‘yan.’ Sabi ko, ‘Napapagod na nga ako running lang.' Sabi niya, 'No, eto try mo, coach ko, try mo. Bigay ko sayo number.'" “Iba ‘yung feeling kapag pababa ka sa bike. Parang, ‘Ahh, sarap, para akong lumilipad!’ Ganoon ‘yung feeling. Lumilipad, pero mababa lang. Ang sarap lang niya, ‘pag nag-glide ka at nararamdaman mo ‘yung air. Tapos ‘yung smooth lang ‘yung pababa. Iba ‘yung joy na nabibigay niya sa akin. “I hate running. ‘Yun ‘yung pinaka-hate ko, kaya gustung-gusto ko ‘yung swimming. Tsaka gustung-gusto ko ng bike—kasi may hangin. Sa swimming, ‘di ka pagpapawisan kasi malamig. ‘Pag running, ayoko talaga ng feeling na exhausted; pawis na pawis ka, wala masyadong hangin. ‘Yun siya, kaya ayoko ng running.

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“Hindi ko pa nare-reach ‘yung goal ko of improving myself. Pero tuluy-tuloy pa rin naman. Kung meron akong free time, I make sure na nakakapag-training. Like yesterday, biglaan na lang nag-swimming ako, nag-bike ako bigla. ‘Yung mga ganoon—pag nakagising ako ng maaga, bigla akong susulpot sa mga training. “Basta 'pag gumising ako ng maaga, or kahit nagising lang ako, mag-te-training ako. Sayang eh, wala talagang oras. As in wala. How does that affect me during races? Uh... ang bagal ko (laughs). Tapos pagod na pagod na ako, ‘yung ganoon. Nag-si-swimming pa lang ako, end pa lang ng swimming, ‘di ko na kaya. Pero pinu-push ko pa rin. Ganoon. Hindi siya healthy (laughs). “Yung coach ko kasi, si Jojo Macalintal, hawak niya ‘yung TriMac. Automatic na kasali ako sa team. For me kasi, ‘yung TriMac talaga, it's a different team kasi. Ang dami ko na ring [nasalihang team]. Nag-Sante Barley na rin ako. But ‘yung TriMac kasi, parang family. And very comfortable ako ‘pag nasa kanila. ‘Yung support nila, talagang all the way. Kahit hindi sa sports. Kahit sa personal life mo talaga, talagang tutulungan ka nila. “Hindi madaling maging single mom. Kumbaga, lahat ikaw ang gagawa eh. Trabaho ng daddy, trabaho ng mommy. Siguro mahirap din kasi nagtatrabaho din ako, mahirap i-manage ang time. But kahit papaano, nasisingit ko pa rin siya sa schedule ko. Kahit na 24 hours ako nagtatrabaho, nag-mo-mommy duties ako, sinisigurado ko pa rin na meron akong time for myself makapag-work out, makasingit ng mga training. And that's not easy.

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“Hindi naman dahil single mom kami, ibig sabihin papabayaan na namin ‘yung sarili namin, di ‘ba? Kailangan din namin maging physically fit for ourselves and for my family. For my son and para rin sa future nila. Mas mahabang buhay, mas healthy na lifestyle para sa sarili din nila na hindi nila mapabayaan. Kasi usually, ‘yung iba, pag nagiging mommies, parang, ‘Ah. Eto na ako.’ Iniisip na lang nila na aalagaan nila ‘yung family nila. Pero hindi nila naiisip ‘yung sarili nila. “I think ‘yung TriMac, may binubuo sila na grassroots program. ‘Yung mga kids na walang budget na bumili ng bike, bumili ng rubber shoes, tinutulungan nila. So every time na may sponsors na pumapasok, ‘yung TriMac ang nagbibigay sa kanila—part ng sponsorship, binibigay nila doon sa grassroots program. Maganda ‘yun, kasi unang-una, nakakatulong sila sa mga future athletes natin. ‘Yung mga gustong maging athlete, gustong mag-training pero hindi nila ma-afford na bumili ng rubber shoes or magkaroon ng bisikleta. So I think that's a good thing, may mga ganyang bagay na nakakatulong sa mga tao na pursigidong maging athlete at gusto talaga nila talagang gawin yun.

“Kung magagamit ko ang pagka-celebrity ko sa magandang way, why not? Kasi sa ngayon, wala pa akong naiisip na program or kahit ano na makakatulong sa mga tao. Ngayon, wala pa. Pero kung mayroon akong maitutulong, why not? “Ginagawa ko ‘yung triathlon for myself. And siguro, kung may pressure man, sarili ko lang. Kaya mong i-beat ‘yung time na ginawa mo dati, parang ganoon lang. Sa akin kasi, 'pag may race,

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“” Hindi naman dahil single mom kami, ibig sabihin papabayaan na namin ‘yung sarili namin, di ‘ba?

I need to have fun. ‘Di ako pwedeng seryoso. Kaya kung makikita ng mga tao kung paano ako talagang naglalaro, maloloka sila. Parang, ‘Ano ba ‘yan? Sumali ba talaga siya?’ ‘Yung parang gun start na, nag-si-swimming na lang sila, ako nagtatampisaw, nagpapahuli talaga ako, ginugulo ko ‘yung mga tao, ‘yung ganoon! Parang, ‘Ano bang ginagawa niya?’ ‘Yon, ganoon. ‘Yung transition, saan sila makakakita ng transition kung saan kumakain ako ng full meal? Kanin, barbecue, ganun. Ganoon talaga. Gusto ko lang maaliw. Gusto ko lang makatapos. Wala pa naman akong race na hindi natatapos. (laughs)

“’Pag binigyan mo ng pressure, parang... ang hirap kasi ng hindi ka nag-e-enjoy eh. Ang hirap 'pag hindi ka... hindi fulfilling ‘yung race. ‘Pag masyado mo siyang dinidibdib, tapos 'di ka nage-enjoy. Pagod ka na, malungkot ka pa. Parang ang sama-sama naman ‘nun. Para sa akin, ‘yun ‘yung aim ko. Every time sasali ako sa race, kailangan masaya ako. Nag-enjoy ako. Natapos ko siya nang naka-smile ako. “Eto nga ‘yung nakakatuwa—hindi ako madalas mag-training. Lalo na recently. But sabi nila, ‘Hindi ka nag-te-training, pero kinakaya mo, 'no? Paano mo nagagawa ‘yun?’ Sabi ko, hindi ko rin alam. Basta lagi kong iniisip na, oy, kailangan kahit na alam ko na may konting pressure kasi may cut-off, kailangan ko pa ring maging masaya. ‘Yung parang iniisip ko na, ‘pag natapos ko ‘to, nag-aantay 'yung anak ko sa finish line. Kailangan happy ako. “Noong una akong nag-compete, natatakot ang anak ko! Umiiyak pa nga siya! Hindi ko alam! For some reason, umiiyak siya every time sasakay ako ng bike, pag mag-si-swimming ako, umiiyak siya! Siguro natatakot siya kasi ang dami-dami, tapos sabay-sabay. Siguro ‘yung fear niya, baka matamaan ako, baka malaglag ako, ganyan. Noong mga first few races, pero noong madami-dami na, okay na siya. Natatakot talaga siya! Nako, makikita mo sa finish line, umiiyak! Umiiyak talaga siya. (laughs)

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Nakakatawa. Ang dami kong pictures na ‘yung iyak niya talaga, breakdown talaga. “My advice to moms who are also afraid for their kids doing sports: siguro kung hindi pa sila ready, ‘wag. Don't. Kung may hesitation, mahirap ‘yun eh. ‘Yung 5050. Kung sure ka na na gusto mo talaga siyang isabak sa ganyang klaseng sports, go, go ahead. Pero ‘pag hindi sure, ‘wag pilitin. Tsaka dapat gusto rin ng bata.

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“Biggest goal ko, siyempre, full Ironman. ‘Di ko pa alam. Pero ‘yun talaga. Siguro naman bago ko ma-reach ‘yung 40, gusto ‘kong makatapos ng full.

“’Pag ginagawa ko ‘yung triathlon, thrilled ako eh. Iba ‘yung level ng excitement. May kaba, may excitement, may happiness. ‘Di ko ma-explain. Basta iba siya, iba ‘yung feeling.”

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BEFORE, MEET AFTER HOW GLENDA EVANFGELISTA'S DECISION TO GET ACTIVE BURNED AWAY FAT AND DEPRESSION Interview by Romeo Moran | Photos courtesy of Glenda Evangelista

How much did you weigh before you started getting into your active lifestyle? How was it affecting your life? I weighed 207 lbs. I was grumpy and sick all the time. I didn't go out much, I didn't want to socialize, I didn't want to be seen. How much do you weigh now? 140 lbs. What was the plan you came up with to lose your weight? I go on a diet. That failed, so the second plan was to drink diet and slimming pills, but they barely had any effect on me. One day, I was watching the first episode of The Biggest Loser, and I saw the big change exercise had on the contestants. From there, I realized that it can be done. The first thing that I thought I could do was to enroll myself in a pole dancing class. However, I could not find a school to go to, so I ended up enrolling myself in a gym. From there, gym friends influenced me to get into running. Then my husband got me a mountain bike, which led me to joining my first duathlon. Then I told myself it would be nice to do triathlon only if I knew how to swim. I enrolled myself in Fit+ Academy, where I not only learned how to swim but how to become a triathlete. And the rest is history.

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Where do you train? Did the atmosphere help you in training regularly and achieving your goals? During weekdays, I train in Mall of Asia (MOA), and during weekends I do out-of-town swims, bikes, and runs. The atmosphere in MOA, where almost all people are training for a race somewhere or just wanting to get fit, made me feel at home. It's like I'm in an environment where we all have the same goal: to be better with what we do and to be more fit every day.

What other lifestyle changes did you make? I restrained myself from eating ice cream cakes and fast food, I challenged myself to eat more healthy food, and I quit smoking. I started to run, bike, and swim. I sleep early and wake up before the farmers do.

How did it feel to go through the process? Did you come close to giving up? I pitied myself because I couldn't do any exercise movement at first. But I challenged myself so hard to lose four to six pounds a month, which I eventually did. Slowly but surely I lost weight, and felt good about myself. What couldn't you do at the beginning of your training that you could do now? In the beginning, I could hardly run on the treadmill. I spend one whole hour just walking, never knowing that I could finish a marathon in the future. In my

One day, I was watching the first episode of The Biggest Loser, and I saw the big change exercise had on the contestants. From there, I realized that it can be done.

Evangelista prior to doing triathlon

earlier days of cycling, I could only do one loop around MOA, whereas now I can bike for two hours straight. As a newbie swimmer, I had to stay beside the pool gutter so I could hold on to it to rest. Now, I can swim at least 1.8 kilometers during practice. What is your biggest race so far? Bataan International Triathlon last November, and Defy 123 in Bohol. What are your goals now? To race in an international 70.3 triathlon, where I will beat the time of my husband (laughs).

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RACE TO THE MOUNTAINS

MULTISPORT E V E N T S SALOMON X-TRAIL PILIPINAS 2015

PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE MOJARES-FABIE AND ANGELA MOJARES-KATIGBAK

Time stopped and the earth stood still as nearly 1,500 trail runners gathered for the biggest trail running event of the season, the Salomon X-Trail Pilipinas 2015, the fifth consecutive Salomon X-Trail event, last April 25. This year, the race toured the roads, hills, mountains, and valleys surrounding the beautiful enclave of Anvaya Cove. New trail routes were created exclusively for the event such as trail sections overlooking the cove that are steep and technical, with sharp and loose rocks, roots, and thick foliage. To recharge lost energy, runners were blessed with a breathtaking view of the sunrise that made the experience all the more worthwhile and memorable. Manolito Divina won the 32K male category, which began at exactly 5:00 am, with a time of 2:56:53. Aldean Lim followed in second at 3:07:47. Majo Liao won the 32K female, coming after 4:36:51, while

Charm Bartolay followed shortly at 4:37:09. Meanwhile, Angelo Gonzalo and Janet Lumidao won the 24K male and female categories that started at 5:30am, with a time of 2:23:56 and 3:09:13, respectively. Andrew Chinalpan and Mary Grace Dela Torre dominated the 12K male and female categories at 1:03:04 and 1:14:54, respectively. As for the 6K category, Marvin Lacsa and Angelina Powell ran it quickly in only 0:27:10 and 0:39:01, respectively.

As the Salomon X-Trail Pilipinas is a Green Run, no disposables were provided at the hydration stations and participants were required to bring their own provisions. This year’s roster of winners earned not only a range of prizes but most importantly, the ultimate sense of achievement upon taking on and conquering such a challenging feat as the Salomon X-Trail Race.

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Even though the views were refreshing, the summer sun beat down early on the trail runners Coach Ige Lopez was among those running the trail before sunrise

R.O.X. OUTDOOR FESTIVAL 2015 R.O.X. celebrated the best of the outdoors with the R.O.X. Outdoor Festival, held on April 18 and 19, 2015 at Bonifacio High Street.

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Attended by outdoor enthusiasts and converts of all kind, this two-day event marked the culmination of R.O.X.'s Get Outside campaign, which encouraged people to turn to a life of non-stop adventure. Competitions, games, challenges, booths, shows, and workshops at the event kept excitement at a permanent high, as participating outdoor brands and organizations introduced people everything the outdoors had to offer. One of the event's big features was the R.O.X. Zero Gravity Bouldering Competition, sponsored by premier wall-climbing group PowerUp in partnership with the Sport Climbing Association of the Philippines, Inc. (SCAPI), where bouldering champions from all over the country fought for the top title. A more grueling kind of challenge met participants of Mountain Hardwear's Last Man Standing competition, staged on the first day of the festival.

Fourteen hardy participants fought to stay on each of their 3-foot columns for nearly five hours as they endured various physical challenges on top of the heat of high summer. Event-goers also proved eager to take on the rest of the festival's activities, including Fox's Pump Up the Track Challenge, The North Face's Mountain Athletics Challenge, Columbia's Trying Stuff Challenge, Salomon's Outrun the Road Challenge, Strider's competition for kids, and other high-octane pursuits. For people new to the outdoors, the event also offered opportunities for them to get started. Come evening, the festival switched on a more entertaining and relaxed vibe with performances by Lucille and Indio I at the amphitheater and big screen film viewings for families and groups of friends sprawled on the grass. Without actually taking people up mountains, across open seas, or into a long and winding trail in the wild, the R.O.X. Outdoor Festival proved that the road to adventure is easy to find. It only takes a brave heart and a desire to Get Outside.

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year and a half ago, Chloe Jane Ong didn’t know how to ride a bike. “Pinagtawanan nila ako,” she admits when people found out she lacked this skill. “Siyempre kasi I grew up in Australia and doon grabe ang mga triathletes.” Australia is practically triathlon country, and the sport has steadily grown in the Philippines in the past few years. Yet even with such encouraging surroundings and her natural athletic prowess to boot, Ong was a klutz on two wheels. Not until she found herself in the trenches of TriMac Coaching. Four months prior to her first race at Tri United 3, Ong willed herself on a bike, and endured endless falls and cuts to eventually master a skill that once eluded her. Her story is a tireless exercise in self-belief. But that is how she has always been. Motivated and competitive, yes, but not for the reasons one may think. “I want to excel because I want to inspire people. That's my goal. Kailangan mo mag-podium para makilala ka and then people look at you and hear your story and say 'Wow,tt baguhan lang siya pero nananalo na siya.' ‘Yun ‘yung gusto ko and not because gusto kong magyabang,” she says. “I want other females to see and feel that if you put your mind into something, there are no limits to what you can achieve through training and persistence.” Originally a runner before dipping into aquathlon, Ong surprised herself when she decided to move to triathlon, bursting onto the scene with her strength and training background in tow. “Now, though, natututunan ko sa TriMac, you have to be efficient and conserve power. Triathlon is mental. Hindi lahat nadadaan sa power. You need patience and commitment, which apply to everything in life.” It’s a tactic that has served her well, especially when you think that her original goal was to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Having achieved this, Ong is set to compete in Austria this August. Now she’s gunning for a full Ironman. Not bad for someone who didn’t know how to bike.

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