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EDITOR-AT-LARGE patrick Joson SR. MANAGING EDITOR Dianne pineda ART DIRECTOR Jon carlo tolentino EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Minerva Miciano STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER sam lim CONTRIBUTORS chesmer Forlales | lianne Barbieto | Kai huang | ruel papa | Joyette Jopson | guy concepcion | Jojo Macalintal | Miguel lopez BOARD CHAIRPERSON alexandra prieto-romualdez PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER poch Bermudez FINANCE ADVISOR & TREASURER J. Ferdinand De luzuriaga LEGAL ADVISOR atty. rudyard arbolado OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Ma. Dolores Bermudez GROUP PUBLISHER neil palabrica ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER lurisa ann villanueva

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF poch Bermudez

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custom puBlisHinG JR. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Millicentagoncillo MANAGING EDITOR Maita De Jesus SR. GRAPHIC ARTISTS Kimberly claire Bernardo GRAPHIC ARTISTS reggie goloy | Darianne sue ong SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE lychelleang EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS sarah Moran | pam Brooke casin | anne lora santos

A neW stArt My struggle as a diabetic athlete (more on this in the next issue) was the reason behind the creation of Multisport magazine. Patrick Joson is a very dear friend who I entrusted the reins of this magazine with from its inconspicuous start more than 3 years ago to the pervasive and influential stature that it finds itself the local multisport industry today. A big ThAnK YOu to the guy who made it happen! Patrick will continue to be involved as editor-at-large (i.e., content contributor, resident brainstormer, and Multisport mag’s goodwill ambassador) as he takes on more responsibilities in his flourishing business as a multisport coach (he’s the only certified POSE running instructor in the Philippines, by the way!). We’ll still see Patrick regularly in his monthly column in the magazine, and regularly as coach in Multisport events. For this issue, a team of business executives and entrepreneurs share how they achieve work-life balance. Team PLDT’s bunch of highly driven and motivated class acts show us how the multisport lifestyle aids and fuels them in attaining their personal and professional success (p. 12-14). We tried to make this issue as “womanly” as possible, so we complement the Team PLDT story with a feature on beauty, brains and brawn: Doray Ellis, rizzo Tangan, Keshia Fule, Bea Puno, Kim Kilgroe, and Bea Azcuna—women athletes who represent the age spectrum of women who have made a dent in the Philippine triathlon scene (p. 8-9). We also feature the all-women cycling team Team David Salon (p. 02), the inspiring 3isgreaterthan1 girl friends Monica Torres, LC Langit, and Kim Mangrobang (p. 04), and the indispensable wisdom of Coach Ani De Leon-Brown (p. 04).

production PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR eden Baysic FA SUPERVISOR Dennis cruz PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Maricel gavino FA ARTIST Ma. Franchesca Kathryn reyes admin ADMIN SUPERVISOR alelie ogayon HR ASSISTANT rachel alvarico PUBLISHING/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Jaisa candelaria IT CONSULTANT Mark cruz | Jeremy salazar Finance FINANCE MANAGER Maria cecilia Balitaan GENERAL ACCOUNTANT renato ramirez DISBURSEMENT ANALYST Ma. leonora Masagca BILLING ANALYST Marilyn galvan ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT zosimo lim COLLECTION ASSISTANT ana Fe amparo OFFICE STAFF Deverio salalima | emilio nicdao | lito tolentino | ariel Murada | ramonito Dumayaca | Jason espino | Jennifer callo

Poch Bermudez

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multisportphilippines@gmail.com We welcome our publisher Poch Bermudez as our Editor -in Chief. Poch’s story as a diabetic triathlete will continue to inspire us to live a healthy and active lifestyle. I have always been passionate on sharing stories of people who get into multisport and how it changed their lives for the better. I founded ACTIvE magazine in 2002 with the objective of sharing stories of people that inspire us to live. In 2009, Multisport magazine invited me to be part of the team. Three years have passed and now we see a bigger Multisport industry in the Philippines. More and more Filipinos are into the active lifestyle. We in Multisport are committed in continually inspiring people to take the leap, either in taking part in a fun runs, marathons or an Ironman. Living an active life style is the key to conquer life’s endless races.

all contents copyright 2012, reserveD For hinge inQuirer puBlications. 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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TRACKLIST

Dr. Nicholas romaNov:

‘Our pHysicAL cApAbiLiTiEs ArE LiMiTEd —buT Our skiLLs ArE unLiMiTEd.’

Team David Salon with their major sponsor David Charlton

FEMME FATALE

TEAM DAvID SALOn ShArES hOW TrIAThLOn BrOughT OuT ThE BEST In ThEM By Minerva Miciano

ormed in 2005, Team David Salon (TDS) is one of the longest existing cycling teams in the country and has been rocking the world of triathlon through their passion, commitment, humility, and team spirit for seven years now. A brainchild of Bing Alto with the help of Team Captain/Manager Kaye Lopez, TDS (consisting of founding member Marita Lucas and team members Carmela Seriña, nina Dacanay, Joyette Jopson, gidget Fernandez) continues to inspire and empower other female athletes to join and win in triathlon.

How was the team formed? team david salon: The team was formed in 2005. The formation of the team was the brainchild of Bing Alto, with the help of Kaye Lopez. They joined forces in the hope of finding corporate sponsors who would be interested in supporting a team of female athletes in pursuing their passion for multisport. They were fortunate enough to have found their multisport godfather in David Charlton, CEO of David’s Salon Institute. How does one become a member of your team? tds: We try to keep the team at more or less 10 members per year and have only one prerequisite: we only invite female athletes into the team. We take pride in being the only all-female multisport team in the country so we’ve decided to keep it that way. If she has passion and commitment for our sport plus a pleasing personality that jives with ours, then we decide as a team to offer the slot to her.

How do members of your team balance work and play? tds: Balancing work and play is a skill that we’ve all had to learn but at the end of the day, it is this symbiotic relationship between our job or profession and our sport that makes it all work. Just as we make work an inevitable part of our day, our passion for cycling and multisport compels us to allot time for training, whether individually or as a team, even if it means waking up extra early or using our lunch break to go to the gym. Time management is the key to living the kind of life that we choose to live.

What do you find most challenging as a team and how do you overcome it? tds: Managing differences in opinion is a challenge when you’re part of a team composed of incredibly intelligent and headstrong women. It is also difficult to get the team to train together due to work and family commitments as well as differences in fitness levels, athletic goals, and geographic locations. But at the end of the day, David Charlton’s passion for empowering women through fitness and his compassion for us as friends is the glue that keeps us together despite all odds.

What was the most memorable race you’ve ever joined? tds: Most of us enjoy doing the team time trials the most since it’s probably the only race format wherein we actually stay together and work as a team. The stronger riders take longer pulls and motivate the rest of the team to hang on even when it hurts. It’s a true test of teamwork and selflessness.

What are your tips to other aspiring cyclists, especially women? tds: Find your passion and pursue it. Seek guidance from knowledgeable and credible coaches and/or athletes. Set realistic goals and be patient with your progress. Stay positive and celebrate even the minutest victories to boost your confidence and keep you going.

he mad rush to cover miles to become Ironmen and Ironwomen makes us forget that triathlon involves a set of unique skills in each discipline of swim, bike, run, and even in transitions. Wisdom behind every workout must be of equal importance. For swimming, it is important to know the skills of buoyancy, streamlining and hip rotation. On the other hand, body position and cadence are skills needed for both cycling and running. All movements are based on the science of physics bounded by gravity, governed by newton’s laws of inertia. Knowing why and how we move in relation to our physical limitations makes us efficient. This method was developed by Dr. nicolas romanov back in 70’s which he called the "Pose Method." Dr. romanov states that our body goes through positions that react to gravity. Our job is to manage and to harness its force to make us more efficient. Whatever technique or method you use, it is important that you are consistent and precise in order to reap the rewards of whatever it promises. COACh PATrICK JOSOn  first filipino pose method instructor  international triathlon union level 2 coach  founder of jump start endurance school and fondo manila

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THE POWER OF THREE TRIATHLETE GIRL FRIENDS ON INSPIRING, ENCOURAGING,

AND SUPPORTING ASPIRING ATHLETES THROUGH THEIR GROUP 3ISGREATHERTHAN1 BY MINERVA MICIANO

hey say three's a crowd—but for LC Langit, Monica Torres, and Kim Mangrobang, this number defines multisport and, in friendship, their eponymous group, 3isgreaterthan1. Motivated to inspire multisport beginners, the trio try their best to share tips and personal experiences through social media and blogs. Having started from zero themselves, LC, Monica, and Kim have always believed it’s possible to start from nothing and achieve something great in the end. This has been proven by their individual achievements in swimming, biking, running, and most, in building friendships in the circle of triathlon.

How was ‘3isgreatherthan1’ formed? 3>1: In 2011, we witnessed the incredible growth of triathlon and endurance sports in the country. We then created together what was uniquely ours and would allow us to interact with the multisport community. Why ‘3isgreatherthan1’? 3>1: We wanted a name that signifies

what set us apart from other athletes/ bloggers. 3isgreaterthan1 symbolizes us as the top three Pinay triathletes who are also good friends. ‘3’ also refers to the three disciplines of triathlon–swim, bike and run.

What made you decide to put up a blog? 3>1: With several multisport events being held every weekend, and the growing awareness and support from the media, corporate sponsors and the general public, we started receiving a lot of recognition and messages of support and admiration through Facebook and other social media. Serious athletes, weekend warriors, and even total strangers started coming up to us at events, so we decided to create the appropriate medium for us to interact with the multisport community and share our stories with them.

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Air Force 65th Anniversary Run Venice Piazza, Mckinley Hill, Taguig City RACE DISTANCES: 3K / 5K / 10K

What keeps your friendship aside from your passion in sports? 3>1: We share the same fun-loving and energetic spirits. We love going out together, watching movies, shopping and eating! Although we live far apart (Kim lives in Sta. Rosa, LC in Makati, and Monica in Quezon City), we communicate every day. We often have our complaints, but we're just always positive and supportive to one another. Aside from ‘3isgreatherthan1’s main goal to inspire, what other objectives does your group serve to one another and to other people? 3>1: We aim to inform. We post articles, videos and personal experiences about training and racing that newbies and veterans alike can learn from. We also post about events and activities that we support and want people to join. We have 2-3 promos/contests every month with free shoes, products, and race entry fees as prizes to encourage people to train and race!

JULY 2012 SUN

5th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run Bonifacio Global City RACE DISTANCES: 5K / 10K

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Alaska Ironkids Aquathlon ULTRA, Pasig City RACE DISTANCES: TBA Springboard Run 2012 C5 Extension Road, Parañaque City RACE DISTANCES: 3K / 5K / 16K

ANI KARINA DE LEON-BROWN How long have you been coaching? ANI DE LEON-BROWN: I’ve been

coaching swim, bike, and run for 10 years. I’ve been into triathlon for almost 15 years now, on and off. How do you motivate your students? ADLB: I remind them of their goals, and

make up new ones for them when they have achieved the previous one. I have been prescribing the same things since I started coaching: passion for the sport, hard work, and smarts. An athlete who is successful will always stay motivated. Lay out the best possible plan for you to achieve your goal and stick to it. What are your tips for athletes who are just starting out? ADLB: Hire a good coach who knows

what he/ she is doing. Stick to your plan but know when to be flexible. Learn how to listen to your body and embrace the good (albeit sometimes painful) changes it is going through. The amount of energy you put into training is directly proportional to your success. In your opinion, what makes a good student/athlete? ADLB: I do not have a particular

formula or template which I give to every single athlete of mine to follow—everyone has a different style which will work for them. But we have to work together well as athlete and coach to determine what that is, exactly. You may reach Coach Ani De LeonBrown at coachani@gmail.com, www. anikarina.com, https://twitter.com/ anikarina, http://www.facebook. com/AniDeLeonBrown and through The Next Step Triathlon Camp Series Facebook page.

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FEATURE

AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME MEET THESE WOMEN

MA. BEATRIZ AZCUNA, 41 Curiosity is what turned Bea Azcuna into an athlete. For her, defining the strength and capabilities of her body are just two of the things that she prioritizes. During the time that the running craze was still on, she joined runs week after week and that has been keeping her going ever since. Being into sports is not new for Azcuna as she has always been active since she was a kid. As she grew older, she continued engaging in different aerobic classes as well as water sports like scuba diving. From there, Azcuna realized that she would, inevitably, get into running and biking. Part of the discipline of an athlete is going to bed and waking up at a specific time. This only meant one thing to Azcuna: “[There has been] no more night life for me ever since I started training to run and bike. I must sleep for at least eight hours to be able to get up and start my workouts early,” Azcuna shares. As a personal motivation, she always remembers the words of her personal trainer, Jillian Michaels: “Transformation is not a future event. It is a present activity.” She believes that the mind is a very powerful thing. It can make or break a person depending on what he or she decides on. As for Azcuna, she decides to move forward and prove that she is an elite athlete that will not let any pain or discomfort deter her from training and forging towards victory.

TRIATHLETES WHO ROCK BY CHESMER MELISSA FORLALES

n all sports, discipline is an important factor. One should have discipline in order to perform well. An athlete should be able to balance work and play so he/she could reach his/her desired goal. In the world of triathlon, women are slowly emerging into the limelight and conquering the stage. It is not just men who rock—women are starting to get their share of the fame as well. Of course, women should not be underestimated. Aspiring female athletes in triathlon are champions in their own right mainly because of the tailor-fit training that they work with. What makes women stand out in this field is their perseverance and their ability to inspire beginners. It is not always easy, but they have to start somewhere. Through time and effort, six of these women emerged as the best among the rest and they continuously move male athletes with their beauty, grace, endurance, and strength.

For Doray Ellis, triathlon is the perfect sports for her because she finds it more challenging than the rest. If other sports let you focus on one discipline, triathlon lets you focus on three. For one, it is not easy to maintain one discipline, let alone three. And this makes athletes like Ellis commendable. According to Ellis, when you are a triathlete, your schedule is more hectic but this has not stopped her from excelling in everything that she does. And one important principle that she lives by, goes like this: “Train hard, race harder, party hardest.” She explains that it is essential to always listen to your body. If you feel that you are not in good shape for it, skip training and rest.

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DORAY ELLIS, 40

“Train hard, race harder, party hardest.” Bea Azcuna clocked 05:23:28 in Hong Kong Marathon on February 5, 2012

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FEATURE “There is really no knowing how the race is going to be for a certain day. That unexpectedness is exciting.” BEa loPEZ PUNo, 46

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Kim KilGroE, 22 Kim Kilgroe is one of the youngest women athletes who rock in the game of triathlon. She started training three months ago and has been unstoppable ever since. “Compared to the controlled environment of an indoor track competition, there are so many more factors in tri. not only are there actually three separate disciplines to consider with regards to the athlete’s skill levels. There is really no knowing how the race is going to be for a certain day. That unexpectedness is exciting.” Kilgroe shares. For her, there are just two things to choose from when you are in triathlon–it is suffering the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret. As an athlete, Kilgroe’s goal is to exceed her own personal and mental limits. With this, she is not just challenging competitors, she s also out there challenging herself.

Bea puno finishes 2010 INg New York Marathon

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rizzo Tangan can’t even remember a time when she was not into sports. She explains that it is time management that brought her to where she is now. Apart from this, she also shares that her motivation for running the race with life is her kids. Tangan wants to set a good example for them. She basically tries to go for her personal best everytime and she is having fun doing it. Probably the greatest challenge that she is facing is finding the time and the technique to be better in her game. “ It is the biggest-and-forever challenge. And the ubiquitous and everylasting solution is: JuST KEEP TrYInG.”

KEshia EmmaliNE FUlE, 24

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riZiEllE “riZZo” rEGis-TaNGaN, 41

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Bea Puno looked at running as a form of exercise. never had she imagined that this would go on as something serious. Crossing the finish line seems like a drug for her, as she always feels exhilarated after every race. She says that she is different from all the other athletes because she always tries to compete with herself and not others. Training with Coach Patrick Joson, Puno was never pushed to the point of injury. She picks up scientific reason from everything that Coach Joson teaches. This is the reason why she is where she is now. “remember to get a good coach and stick to the training,” Puno says. After all, all it would take is discipline to make everything look so effortless. And compared to men? Women may not be as strong as men but they have the ability to outlast them.

Being inclined to sports since she was a kid led Keshia Fule to be an athlete. She admits that most of her days are allotted for training in order to achieve her goal of beating her own records or doing better than what she did in her last race. Fule thinks that though all athletes are unique and different in their own way, they have the same aspirations and goals in their respective sports. All it takes to be different is the amount of passion or drive that brings a person to achieve his or her goal. She believes that her journey is always the destination and this reminds her not to take any of her training process for granted. “I should take in, enjoy and appreciate each and every moment of my life”, Fule said.

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FEATURE tRiathlete’s guide to injuRy pRevention

Women on the Run TIps and guIde TO wOmen

dr. gar eufemIO answers YOur BasIC quesTIOns aBOuT TrIaThLOn-reLaTed InjurIes

TraInIng fOr a maraThOn

What aRe the most common tRiathlon-Related injuRies? dr. gar eufemio: most triathletes suffer the chronic type of injuries, as well as overuse or over-training injuries. each component of a triathlon tends to put a certain body part at risk. for swimming, we see more shoulder and upper back problems; for biking and swimming, concerns are usually the legs and the lower back.

By CoaCh Miguel lopez

arathon training shouldn’t be such a big problem for people especially for women. In fact, women athletes are usually much better in distance/ultra distance running because of their superior resistance to fatigue, their tenacity to endure pain, and their higher body fat levels that are needed for distance running. One thing you have to keep in mind, though, when you decide to do a marathon is commitment. You have to commit to the training, the discipline of logging in the miles, and keep focused on all the positive benefits this will bring to your whole being. Below is a basic guide on how beginners, especially women, can train for a marathon and still have a life.

hoW can an athlete avoid injuRies? ge: proper understanding of stretching and warming up is needed and is an important part of every training. Learn the basics from the experts. use proper equipment (not necessarily the most expensive), and give importance to hydration and nutrition. do not overdo it, and give your body enough time to recover.

ON PREGNANCY

ON DIET/NUTRITION

 The menstrual cycle of women may affect certain physiological functions during running. running may reduce the duration of the menstrual cycle and it may also prevent ovulation.

 have a balanced diet. women are likely to sweat more than men, so drinking a lot of water is advised.

 On the other hand, running can definitely improve the blood flow to the fetus, thus enabling moms to have a healthier baby.  Babies of mothers who have been fit and have been consistently working out before and during their pregnancies were healthier, and weighed heavier.  Training program for pregnant women should be monitored regularly and should be done in an appropriate level to avoid any discomfort or difficulty.  pregnant women who are physically active have lower risks for hypertension.

 avoid cigarette smoking, consumption of carbonated drinks, and alcoholic beverages. These will increase your chances of being calcium and irondeficient hence, weakening your whole body.

ON TRAINING can give you more speed and strength without the side effects of taking chemical drugs.

 Training consistently (3-4x a week) can definitely make your first marathon experience a very pleasant one.

 Training in the morning is advised since it is safer for women to run in the daylight and allows them to focus on other things the rest of the day.

 start thinking of doing a marathon if you have 1-2 years of consistent running on your “running resume.”

 doing strength training will help strengthen bones and eliminate the chances of stress fractures and low bone density.

 alternate moderate/hard days with easy or rest days so you can recover faster.  running fast will burn more calories however running slow still burns more calories than most non-running activities.

mIgueL LOpeZ  itu level 2 certified triathlon coach  mad dogs athletics spinning instructor

 an aerobic training that consists of hill repeats and intervals

COMPREssION: use an elastic bandage or a tight sock to lessen the swelling REsT: give your body enough time to heal ICE: Cold compress is used for basically all types of sports injuries MEDICATIONs: apply over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and painkillers ElEvATION: This also helps in bringing the swelling down sUPPORT: either by splinting the affected area or using a cane or crutches applying a warm compress on the affected area can also help but mainly for muscle spasms (stiff necks or low back pain). It also helps relieve in plantar fasciitis (pain in the arch tendon of the foot). You may reach Dr. Gar Eufemio at +639178135740 or email at gar@eufemio.com.ph, gareufemio@gmail.com. dr. gar eufemIO  president, philippine orthopedic society for sports medicine  head, ortho-rehabrheuma center of the de los santos/ sti megaclinic  head –peak form sports recovery center

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 It would be best to consult with your gynecologist before engaging in high intensity training.

 women runners should take note of their calcium and iron intakes as women are likely to have stress fractures and menstrual dysfunction. a low intake of red meat may be a contributing factor for menstrual irregularities.

hoW should athletes nuRse theiR injuRies? ge: The best way is still to see a sports doctor. If they have a good grasp of the basic first aid for sports injuries, they can apply these first while observing the injury. for temporary remedy, follow a basic procedure called “C-r-I-m-e-s.”

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peter gonzalez Vice president, Integrity Financing Corporation Camilla Brooks Country Manager, Crown worldwide group

MAsters of ThE MEMBErS OF TEAM PLDT ShOW hOW ThEY MAnAGE TO STAY On TOP OF ThEIr GAME

Ed Francisco, president, Management Association of the philippines and BDO Capital

Vinson Co Say Entrepreneur, Beer Below Zero

LEFT TO RIghT: Charlie Chua, peter gonzales, Randy Ypon, Sandra gonzalez (on the bike), Vinson Co Say, Mesh Villanueva, Ronnie Celestial (kneeling), Katrina Maclang-Cadungog, Sabrina Celestial, Mari Javier, Ting Joson, Isabella pascual, Camilla Brooks, Kareena Maclang, TJ Cadungog (standing with bike), Deo pulian, Marianne Rivera, Ed Francisco and Bobby go (both kneeling)

Raul Cuevas Entrepreneur, Bike King Deo pulian, Country Manager, Eltek power Inc

he most common excuse that people give for not exercising is that they just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the time. But these high-octane triathletes of Team PlDT smash that excuse to bits. Not only do they manage to train for their grueling competitions, but they also find time to meet the demands of top-tier corporate jobs or manage their own businesses. on top of that, they also find time to spend quality time with their families, keeping the latter their top priority. 12

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Randy Ypon, president, pocket Rocket Advertising, Inc.

By lianne BarBieto | photos By Kai huang grooMing By ruel papa

Raul Cuevas, Rene Tablante, and Deo pulian Martin Lorenzo, Business Consultant

Bobby go Entrepreneur, g-stop

Charlie Chua, Entrepreneur, New Land Lumber & Construction Supply

Every single one of these triathletes train for a minimum of ten hours during the work week, and can log in as many as 15 hours at the height of training for a competition; that’s not even including the long ride, swim, or run that they do on the weekends. So how do they do it?

It’s certainly not by going without sleep, as team member Bobby Go will tell you. Aside from being the owner of G-Stop, a sports store that caters mainly to women, Bobby is also the father of three, and as full as his days may be, he is no stranger to working after hours. A self-confessed netizen

(slang for “avid internet user”), there was once a time when he thought that he could work and surf the web until 1 am and still compete the next day. “Maybe I was still cocky back then,” he recounts. “But I thought I could do it. I was okay through the [swim and the cycling events], but by the run,

Mesh Villanueva, Entrepreneur, Shelmed Cottage Treasures

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“one thing that you have to understand is that this isn’t just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. so we have to learn to make use of the tools available to us and make them work to our advantage.” I [was having a hard time].” So now he makes sure he gets enough rest to face the rigors of daily training, especially for competitions. But that doesn’t mean he’s resigned to staying offline. he still uses the web a lot, taking advantage of technologies that help him manage his stores and stay on top of things, especially when he’s out of the country. Ed Francisco, on the other hand, stays connected all the time. A fan of multitasking, he admits to checking for voice messages or answering email even while on the treadmill at home. he’s also a heavy user of technology, and whenever possible, his smart phone goes wherever he does. “One thing that you have to understand is that this isn’t just a sport, it’s a lifestyle. So we have to learn to make use of the tools

One blood, one team: Katrina Maclang-Cadungog, TJ Cadungog, Marianne Cadungog-Rivera, and Kareena Maclang

Triathlete Sweethearts: husband and wife Sandra and peter gonzalez

available to us and make them work to our advantage,” says Ed. Amazingly, on top of being a triathlete, Ed, who’s also the President of the Management Association of the Philippines and President of BDO Capital and Investment Corporation, the investment banking arm of BDO unibank, clocks in 10-14 hours of training a week while juggling his civic, professional, and social duties, all while keeping his 6am to 11pm schedule. On the other hand, “team mother” Ting Joson takes her involvement in the sport one step further by introducing her eight-year-old daughter, Isabella, to triathlon. According to Ting, Isabella loves training and shows signs of becoming a great athlete in her own right. Because of this, Ting, with the approval of the team

power of Two: Mother-daughter Ting Joson and Isabella

sponsors, formed PLDT Tykes through which her daughter can enjoy the companionship and camaraderie of other sports-minded kids. This spitfire of a mom is the COO of Armortech International Transporter Corp. a member of the Women’s Committee of the Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC) and a race organizer. But as most mothers do, she knows when to disconnect and make time for herself by engaging in triathlon. She knows that the time she spends on the sport she loves enables her to be good to herself, makes her more efficient at her job, and better equips her to be a good mother. Martin Lorenzo, a financial consultant for clients like ADB and Informatics, is a driven and talented individual who likes diversity in his schedule. The active lifestyle he leads is perfect for someone like him—hungry for adventure and willing to take on

Running Duo: Fatherdauhter Ronnie and Sabrina Celestial

a challenge. Just like the rest of the team, this father of two believes in institutionalizing a healthy lifestyle, and advocates healthy eating as well. having to divide his time between his clients, his family, his love for diving, triathlon, and travel, Martin’s day is stretched indeed but he manages it with efficiency—it is, after all, a challenge in itself. “It’s all about discipline,” he states. “It’s about taking charge of your day and making good choices.” Together with triathlon veterans Peter Gonzalez and raul Cuevas who rack up more than a decade of triathlon experience, all the 45 members of Team PLDT agree: the key to balancing work and play is plain and simple—discipline. It’s the core of every athlete’s training, and the secret to being able to accomplish everything you need to do in 24 hours without having to compromise excessively.

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6-WEEK BIKE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COBRA ENERGY DRINK IRONMAN 70.3 PHILIPPINES

EVENTS ST. LUKE’S EYE RUN 03.11.12

BIKE

TRAINING PRO G R A M

12K MALE

(PART 1 OF 2)

BY COACH MAT O’HALLORAN AND JOYETTE JOPSON TEL: 0917-5650424 EMAIL: joyette.jopson@gmail.com

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

INDOOR FLUSH

OUTDOOR HEART RATE

WEEK 1

30 min Easy spin @ 100+ RPM

RANK

BB #

1641

David Munro

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