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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS Happy New Year! While the rest of the world jots down their New Year’s Resolutions, you and I are probably busier planning our race calendar. Isn’t it exciting to know that we have a brand new year of training and racing ahead of us?

If you’re keen on long distance races this year, we’ve got the gear and gadgets built for endurance events. We also feature sports bags to hold all your equipment and go places with you.

Amidst all the excitement, don’t forget about the importance of recovery and strength and conditioning.

We share recovery techniques to aid you as you increase your training sessions and a modified plank workout to strengthen your core. When it comes to nutrition, we’ll tell you how to use candies as fuel. Good news for athletes with a sweet tooth like me!

Have a great year of training and racing ahead! See you on the road!

I recently got back from a rejuvenating holiday in Baguio, where I got to enjoy the cool highlands, breathe the fresh air, and connect with nature. The downtime was nice, I was able to sneak in a couple of bike rides and trail runs in Camp John Hay. Then I imagined our cover story this month, the Cordillera Great Traverse.

It’s an expedition through the Cordillera, the highest and largest mountain range in the Philippines. The Great Traverse will be the first and longest expedition through it with a distance of over 400 kilometers, starting from Sagada, all the way to Baguio City. Now that’s an expedition!

In this issue we had an awesome time interviewing the founding father of the mountain bike, Mr. Gary Fisher. He shared with us his passion for off-road cycling, and his many travels around the world.

Start the year right, and you will end the year strong.

Have fun, everyone!

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Starting with the (relatively) shorter distances is a great way to build your confidence and sharpen your skills.

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As a beginner, how do I know when to make the jump from sprint distance to Olympic distance and further?

If you are a newcomer to triathlon, don’t be in a rush to step up between distances. Starting with the (relatively) shorter distances is a great way to build your confidence and sharpen your skills.

Sighting in the open water, efficient transitions, and getting the balance right with your nutrition are just some of the things that you can focus on while tackling a shorter distance race. So set some goals (results-based or otherwise) for your sprint distance races and make sure you achieve them. When it is time to move up to the Olympic (or longer) distance, be comfortable and confident of your decision.

You’ll know when you’re ready to step it up!

your advice on riding Q What’s safely in wet weather?

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Riding in wet weather can be challenging even for the most experienced athletes. To ride safely in wet weather, you’ll have to spend time riding when it is cold, windy, and wet. Make use of the time when you are riding in dry conditions to improve your bike handling skills. Always make sure your bike (especially your brakes) is in good, working order because you never know when you’ll get caught in the rain. If it does rain when you’re out cycling, slow down a little. Brake earlier when approaching corners and traffic lights. If you’re riding with a group, watch out for the spray coming off the wheel of the rider in front of you. Be sure to space

out more, give everyone a bit more room, and time to react to the condition. If you tend to run with very high pressure on your tires, releasing some air will increase the contact area of your tires with the road surface and provide more traction. Keep your hands on the hoods with your fingers on the brakes and stay focused!

would working on one leg of Q How the sport—swim, bike and run— affect my performance on the other two legs?

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In the off season, it is not unusual for athletes to focus significantly more on one leg, while doing the bare minimum for the other two. If you’re in the thick of race season though, that isn’t a viable option. While taking training time away from the other two legs is undesirable, we have to devote the necessary time to turning a perceived weakness into a strength. If you have a running background but are new to swimming, you might be able to switch out a session at the track for an extra swim.

Very often, you’ll find that the improvement in one of your weaker disciplines will allow you to be fresher for the others. In the end, it is all about balance and training to be an all-round athlete. It isn’t the fastest swimmer, cyclist, or runner that crosses the line first, it’s the fastest triathlete.

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Professional Triathlete Ben Allen out front on the bike at 2014 XTERRA Saipan Championship

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South African Professional Triathlete Dan Hugo in the final kilometer of 2014 XTERRA Philippines Championship.

I IBOUGHT BOUGHTMY MYFIRST FIRST MOUNTAIN MOUNTAINBIKE BIKEWITH WITHTHE THE GOAL GOALOF OFCROSS CROSSTRAINING TRAINING ON ONTHE THETRAILS TRAILSDURING DURING THE THE OFF-SEASON, OFF-SEASON, BUT BUT I I QUICKLY QUICKLYGOT GOTADDICTED ADDICTEDTO TO THE THERUSH RUSHWHICH WHICHCOMES COMES FROM FROMBOMBING BOMBINGTHROUGH THROUGHAA LIGHTNING LIGHTNINGFAST FASTDESCENT. DESCENT. 2015 XTERRA ASIA-PACIFIC TOUR SCHEDULE February 8 : Albay, Philippines March 7 : Motatapu, South Island,

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March 28 April 11 April 11 April 18

: Saipan, CNMI : Rotorua, New Zealand : Piti, Guam

: Asia-Pacific Championships in Jarvis Bay, NSW, Australia

May 2 : Langkawi, Malaysia July/August : Hokkaido, Japan

Charlie Epperson is a USA licensed professional triathlete based in Singapore completing a Master’s degree at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Contact him through www.facebook.com/rcharlesepperson

n 2011, I found myself at a bicycle shop searching for an out-of-season alternative that wasn’t too far removed from my current hobby. I didn’t realize that this would be a defining moment in my evolution and progress as a triathlete. I bought my first mountain bike with the goal of cross training on the trails during the off-season. Over the next few months, my attention was centered on developing basic skills and confidence. I quickly got addicted to the rush and adrenaline that comes from bombing through a lightning fast descent.

THE LEARNING CURVE The learning curve from road to off-road racing can be steep. My initial exposure consisted of jeep trails similar to the Park Connector paths running throughout Singapore. They didn’t require a high level of skill and the elevation changes were gradual at best. Three years later, I have a better understanding of the complexity of off-road courses. A common theme in the XTERRA AsiaPacific Tour is prolonged, almost brutal climbs.

At XTERRA Philippines, Saipan, and Guam, for example, racers can expect to climb over 1,000 meters before being rewarded with amazing views.

Every off-road triathlon is unique. Because every race course is defined by the landscape, prerides are required. A key strategy is to explore the “lines” and develop a rhythm on the bike section which typically ranges from 30 to 40 kilometers.

Many professionals and amateurs ride the course three to four times leading into a race. It is worth noting that courses are not overly technical and designed to accommodate novice and seasoned professionals alike. As a reference, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is much more challenging to ride than 90 percent of the off-road triathlon races.

During an off-road race, the ability to stay focused while riding and to develop comfort eating

and drinking while navigating the terrain are two basic concepts to keep yourself out of trouble.

Trail running is not all that different from road racing. But the benefits of trail running far outweigh the risks: less pounding on the joints and development of core muscles to support injury prevention.

In terms of intensity, off-road training workouts should consist of hill repeats or brick sessions that stress on running with fatigued legs. For example, find a section of road or trail that you can complete repeats on your bike, ranging from 2 to 5 minutes in duration, and a moderately-steep incline to run hard on immediately after you transition from the bike to run. This is important as cramping while running through creeks, jumping over trees, or climbing steep grades is a very likely possibility.

XTERRA ASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES If you want to give off-road triathlon a try, there is no better place to start than the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Series. Some of these races have been around for over a decade. XTERRA Guam has been tagged by Triathlon magazine as one of top 10 triathlons in the world.

New this year is the relocation of XTERRA Malaysia venue to Langkawi, a mountain biker’s paradise. XTERRA Japan will be contested in the Hokkaido Prefecture region. XTERRA Philippines will also explore a new venue in Albay, under the shadow of the majestic Mayon Volcano. The AsiaPacific Championship will be held in Australia.

Each of the championship races offer qualification slots to the XTERRA World Championship in Maui.

The growing popularity of off-road triathlons presents triathletes with an endless array of races and exotic destinations. The first step is to commit to training by registering for an upcoming race; the adventure will soon follow.

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NUTRITION & DIET

EATING RIGHT > MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BODY > RECIPES > LOADING UP > HYDRATION

The Pean ut butter an d Banana combo This is definitely a deliciously nutritious combination. Bananas are packed with carbohydrates and are an excellent source of potassium. Peanut butter contains protein and a bit of fat, especially if it’s the chunky variant. Give your kids this toothsome treat before, during, and after their training.

THE GUMMY TWIST

CANDIES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO YOUR REFUELING STRATEGY BY SEAN SIM Endurance athletes are commonly advised to take in solid food during the course of their routine, especially those that last for more than 60 minutes. In an interview published at momsteam.com, internationally renowned sports nutritionist Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD, said that gummy candies may be used as fuel during such athletic endeavours. These candies may be those prepared specifically for athletes or those for kids. She said, “The bottom line: All are equally effective. And because we’re talking more about ‘survival’ rather than ‘good nutrition’ during endurance exercise, you

don’t have to feel guilty if you use candy as fuel. Sugar is what your body wants! Remember, too, that sports gels and sports drinks are also ‘just sugar.’”

Gummy candies are almost entirely made from sugar, which is a simple carbohydrate. In 2008, the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), a non-profit academic society dedicated to promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition, advised that about 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates must be consumed for every hour of training. If you’re going to be gobbling up Gummy Bears, it means you’ll need around

47 of them; 18 pieces account for 26 grams or 102.3 calories from carbohydrates.

Some sports nutrition companies have created their own chews, whose consistency is somewhat similar to gummy candy.

You might want to try Clif Shot Blok Chews (three pieces equals 24 grams of carbohydrates or 100 calories), or Gatorade Prime Energy Chews (six chews contains 24 grams of carbohydrates or 100 calories). If you want to go all natural, check out Honey Stinger’s Organic Energy Chews which features natural flavors and uses honey as its main sweetener.

Endurance athletes are advised to take in solid food during the course of their routine.

About 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates for every hour of training is recommended.

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01 Slice the banana.

02 Spread some peanut butter on each slice.

03 Make it into a sandwich with the banana slices as the bread.

04 Freeze.

05 Take out the banana sandwiches from the freezer after an hour.

06 Melt some chocolate and dip the sandwiches onto the melted chocolate.

07 Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.

And there you go: a healthy, awesome, power-packed snack! Serve!

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If you’re going to be gobbling up gummy bears to refuel, you’ll need around 47 of them every hour; 18 pieces account for 26 grams or 102.3 Calories from carbohydrates.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FLEXIBILITY > STRENGTH & CORE EXERCISES > RUNNING DRILLS

THE PLANK LEVELS UP HERE’S A WAY OF MODIFYING THE PLANK TO GIVE YOUR SHOULDERS A GOOD WORKOUT

BY SAUL ANTHONY SIBAYAN

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You’ll normally see freestyle swimmers, cyclists, and triathletes with hunched backs like their shoulder blades were poking out of their backs. This is probably because of their short and tight chest muscles (pectoralis minor) along with long and most likely weak serratus anterior muscles. This posture is also common among people with desk jobs.

The serratus anterior muscle originates from the upper ribs and is attached to the medial part of the scapula. Also known as the boxer’s muscle, its primary function is to stabilize the scapula. It also helps in the pulling of the scapula forward during the initial catch and recovery phases of swimming.

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Here’s an exercise that can transform your boring front planks into something that can save your shoulders.

STEP 1 Start in a modified plank position with your elbows bent and forearms touching the floor. Don’t forget to engage your butt muscles and always keep your back flat.

STEP 2 Lower your body while maintaining it in a straight line.

STEP3 While pushing your elbows into the floor, push your shoulder blades apart and simultaneously lift your body.

Try to maintain a straight body during the movement.

This exercise not only strengthens your core but also protracts your shoulder blades for scapular stability.

ALIGN YOUR SPINE

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NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN IS COMMON AMONG CYCLISTS BUT CAN BE PREVENTED According to Dr. Nathan Wei, a rheumatologist and author, the importance of posture must not be underestimated when it comes to understanding the neck and shoulder pain experienced with cycling.

The way you hold your spine during vigorous (or even leisurely) physical activity has a tremendous effect on your bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and joints. This is especially true for athletes, such as cyclists, who hold flexed postures for prolonged periods. Riding a bike can be hard on the body, but proper conditioning and postural exercise can help you remain healthy and pain-free while on the bike.

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Saul Anthony Sibayan finished his Masters Degree in Sports Science through the United States Sports Academy. He was a former research assistant at the Exercise Physiology Laboratory of the University of Alabama. He recently passed the Tactical Strength and Conditioning-Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification exam from the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). FB, Twitter, IG: saulsibayan

THE PRACTICALITY OF

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING Functional resistance training has been used by many athletes not only to elevate their game, but also to keep injuries at bay. This type of resistance training promotes better performance due to improved joint stability and exercise economy as it stimulates proper neuromuscular firing. This kind of coordination between muscle and nerves differentiates great athletes from mere mortals.

These exercises teach different muscles to work in a synchronized way, allowing for specific patterns of contraction and relaxation. The deltoid (bulky shoulder) muscle, for example, is a large single muscle with broad origins and exertions.

It has three segments: anterior, medial, and posterior. This kind of muscle has smaller muscles which are independently controlled and activated depending on the intended motion’s direction and line of action segment. This kind of order enables our brain to fine-tune muscle activity to accomplish the desired movement.

When strengthening muscles, which mimic a set of movements either from sports or daily life, both the neural and muscular aspects must be engaged. This is vital especially when it comes to movements which demand strength. A newly acquired skill is rarely transferred to other types of movements, even when used by the same muscle group. It doesn’t follow, for example, that a good cyclist would also be a good runner. Both involve the legs, true, but use different movements and firing patterns.

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COVER STORY

BREAKING BORDERS

DISCOVER AND EXPLORE NORTHERN PHILIPPINES’ MOST STUNNING VISTAS THROUGH THE CORDILLERA GREAT TRAVERSE BY SARAH MORAN

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t all started with a Facebook post by ultra runner and race organizer Jonnifer Lacanlale in May last year, wondering aloud if there were connecting trails along the six provinces of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) including Baguio City. Attorney Jon, as he is better known in the ultra running community, believed that the Philippine Cordillera would be the ideal and ultimate venue for the longest trail expedition in the Philippines. At 5,000 feet, the Gran Cordillera is the highest and largest mountain range in the country. It is known as ‘The Cool Highlands of the Philippines,’ a climatic escape from the tropical weather that covers most of the Philippines.

His online musings caught the interest of mountaineers, explorers, fitness enthusiasts, and nature lovers, who share the passion for exploration and nature preservation. It didn’t take long before an initial core of determined like-minded individuals banded together to help Atty. Jon take the first steps to forming what would later be known as the Cordillera Great Traverse, or CGT. With their athletic backgrounds, technical knowhow, commitment, and passion, the men and women behind this project aim to establish and connect the six provinces of CAR, namely Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Ifugao, Benguet, Mountain Province, and the charter city of Baguio in one contiguous course.

The CGT Team aims to capitalize on shared knowledge and skills to unearth a natural treasure that will put the Philippines in the same light as some of the world’s most famous trails and traverses such as the 3,500 km Applachian Trail in the USA, the 250 km Great North Walk in Australia, The 220 km Drakensberg in South Africa, and the 180 km Gran Recorrido 20 in Corsica, Europe.

it Falls in Abra Koi Grey of Recce Team discoveres Main of it. top on ring hotsp a with cave a with

Hanging bridge abounds in the route

From the initial meetings held in June 2014, the team has put together the three-fold mission of the CGT, stated briefly as:

CONNECT (The Trails). The Traverse will allow the team to establish the longest and most scenic hiking/trekking trail destination in the Philippines. This will be done through research, mapping, and immersion with the locals.

EXPLORE (The Philippine Cordillera). The Traverse will allow the team, and eventually the public, to learn the culture of each ethnic group, which have held the mountains as home for centuries. The locals will act as guides to establish trails and trigger more discoveries about the region.

PROTECT

Bagnit Falls, Kiangan, Ifugao

CGT Andrew China lpan showing connecting trail from Sagada

(The Environment). The Traverse will serve as a means to mutually exchange knowledge on how to protect the mountains. As trails are mapped through the Traverse, preservation and protection of the Cordillera Mountains will be of utmost priority. Awareness for the preservation of the environment will be enhanced through education of visitors to the traverse, as well as volunteer and fund-raising efforts focused on such.

It is the objective of CGT team, with vital cooperation and support from national agencies, local government units, and indigenous tribes, to provide an unspoiled, healthy, and safe environment for people of all walks to experience the natural splendor of the Philippine Cordillera.

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CGT Founder Jon explaining CGT to the RDC

CGT Koi Grey plotting on topo map with National Provincial Deve lopment Counc il Repre sentative ABRA

Mountain range s as viewed from afar in Kalin ga province

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The Cordillera Great Traverse will be a con servation corridor that will protect large lan dsc apes in the entire Cordillera range

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Benguet From July to October 2014, the team worked on course plotting, research and coordination, included are securing appropriate registration with the government agencies and regulatory boards,and tapping NGOs, environmentalists, government agencies, the local communities and volunteers to achieve their goal.

November 2014 to March 2015 is dedicated to plotting reconnaissance routes, trail mapping, community immersion, GPS plotting and course marking. Majority of the trails have been already established and connected, and the remaining months will be devoted to completing the entire traverse route. Connecting the trails is no small feat by any measure. Teams of three to five people cover as few as twenty kilometers a day due to the uncompromising uphill gradients and arduous terrain in some sections.

April 2015 will mark the launch of this monumental tour, The Expedition, and the aim is to journey across the entire traverse in one push, establishing the legitimacy of the CGT through a community/industry-recognized metric called the Fastest Known Time (FKT).

But connecting the trails is only the beginning of the CGT’s mission. To activate the second leg, Explore, will require months and maybe years of working with the local communities and LGUs to make the trails that run through their provinces visitor friendly for the city-dwellers who plan to make sporadic trips to the areas of interest. The trails will have to ensure the safety of visitors, while providing a pleasant and worthwhile trek through nature’s bountiful splendor that can only leave its guests overwhelmed and transformed. There will

be routes along the trail that will cater to most every persuasion, regardless of fitness level or age; in addition, the distances to be covered can be molded according to the individual or group’s expectations.

One of the many rice terraces A trip through the Philippine Cordillera Trail in Kiangan, Ifugao will showcase each province’s history, culture, and natural beauty. The region’s historical significance is will be a conservation corridor that will protect long and fabled, covering landmarks that date back large landscapes in the entire Cordillera range, says to pre-Spanish era. The seven ethno-linguistic groups Alipio. Working with communities and companies namely Abra (Tinggian), Apayao (Isneg), Benguet that share a common advocacy for environmental (Kankanaey and Ibaloi), Ifugao (Ifugao), Kaling protection, preservation, and growth is the critical (Kalinga, Isneg), and Mountain Province (Kankanaey) going concern of the expedition. bring their individual nuance and charm to their The CGT is a monumental undertaking that respective locality. The great traverse is rife with requires commitment of time, resources, and majestic mountain passes, lush forests, calm rivers, patience. Unlike most projects that have a beginning raging waterfalls, breathtahking rice terraces, and a conclusion, this venture will be a perpetual soothing hot springs, and ancient trails to dazzle and work in progress, seeking to preserve and propagate astound even the most jaded traveler. the concept of living harmoniously with nature and The CGT hopes the exposure and DOWNLOAD its inhabitants. To the visitor and the advocate, THE FREE experience of ordinary people will the traverse will uncover wonders that will ENDURANCE trigger the appropriate sentiment astound, amaze, and captivate beyond the SPORTS INTERACTIVE to push the third mission leg, that price of any man-made spectacle.

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CGT visitor, enough to spur accountability in the form of volunteerism, donations, or simply THE CORDILLERA GREAT TRAVERSE’S abiding by the rules and regulations of the TEAM OFFICERS FOR 2014-2015 traverse, which includes the ‘Leave No Trace’ Jonnifer M. Lacanlale PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN policy when exiting the areas visited.

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PSYCHED FOR CYCLING

that you were in it for the long haul.

GF: Oh yeah. Quit? It could just be an incredible tragedy. It could be like, the end of life.

ES: At 12, did you dream of making a difference in this world through cycling?

GF: No. My big goal then was “I wanna be a good racer and I wanna participate in some of the biggest races on earth.” I had no idea that I would actually make a physical object that would have some kind of difference.

ES: What was your first bike?

GF: My very first bike was a red Schwinn Spitfire

with 20-inch wheels and I got it for Christmas from my parents when I was five years old.

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you’re toast. These days, it’s about availability of service. People wanna be taken care of. They want to be able to get anything you manufacture GF: Usually it’s the latest bike I have. I’m a lucky and they want to be able to get it right away. guy. I get the very latest bike all the time. I love And then they want a really good mechanic that riding my road bikes. It depends on where I wanna does really good work. People want to come in ride. I’ve got a Madone. I’ve a got a new Emonda. to a shop and meet the community, meet I’ve got a Superfly that’s great for climbing DOWNLOAD people. That’s what Trek is. We’re gonna and doing cross-country. I’ve got a THE FREE have a lot of events here. Trek is the Remedy bike. I’ve got an old Dutch bike ENDURANCE SPORTS best company in the bike business. Our that I go shopping on. Then I’ve got an INTERACTIVE dealers make good money because they electric cargo bike. So it depends on the EDITION to read full do a good job. It’s not a big bike shop but activity. It depends on the occasion. interview you can get real service.

ES: You were once suspended from doing road and track racing because race organizers said your hair was too long.

How did you deal with it?

GF: I quit. I went to join the band called Grateful Dead and hung out with them. It [the suspension] really made me angry because it was absolutely illegal. This was the 60’s and there were all kinds of things like that going on. I had long hair and they wouldn’t let me into some restaurants, some shops.

ES: We’re glad that the Trek Bicycle store is

finally here in Manila. What convinced you to finally open your doors to the Philippine market?

GF: Well, it’s the only way that we could guarantee the level of service. That’s what’s it’s all about.

Nowadays, people get whatever they want in a timely way and if you can’t keep up with that,

ES: As the “Founding Father of Mountain

Bikes” do you see anyone worthy as being called your “heir”?

GF: There are a lot of designers I worship. I don’t

wanna be the only one. It’s a lot of pressure. I love to design still, and I have ideas but I’m really reliant on our team. I try to have a really smart team.

ES: What advice can you give to those who want to get into mountain biking? To intermediate and advanced riders?

GF: Always keep yourself challenged. Go out and ride with someone a little better than you. Not someone that will make you feel terrible about yourself but somebody that will inspire you to go faster and harder. Who you train with is the strength you become.

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GARY FISHER: I think it was just the freedom that it gave me. As a 12-year-old kid, I could ride 25 miles away from my house. It’s a beautiful sport because it combines the physicality of running into the intelligence of racing. What a strategy! It was sensational pleasure. It makes total sense. You become fitter, you can do more things, you feel good.

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t 64, and with a stellar and sturdy reputation as one of the inventors of the mountain bike, Gary Fisher—the cycling leader, legend, and luminary— is one cool, jolly guy, teeming with vigor and the zeal of a 20-year old. The Trek Bicycle store in Taguig was brimming with excitement as Fisher’s warm personality shone through, making us all feel like we knew him for so long and that we’re conversing with a good, old friend.

We pass on the good vibes we got when bike royalty took us on a wonderful ride through his cycling career.

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THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE TURNED IN OUR FAVOR WHEN THE FOUNDING FATHER OF MOUNTAIN BIKES, GARY FISHER, PAID A VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES TO PROMOTE TREK, HIS VERY OWN BIKE BRAND, AND SHARE MORE THAN HIS TWO CENTS’ WORTH ON CYCLING. BY RAIZA CABUGWANG

HERO TO HERO 50K ULTRAMARATHON ROUTE 2

DECEMBER 27-28, 2014 SAN PABLO AND CALAMBA, LAGUNA

Six hundred and thirty-two runners capped their 2014 sports adventure by participating in the Hero-to-Hero 50 K Ultramarathon in Laguna, organized by Run Mania Philippines Promotions, in cooperation with Caliraya Runners, a group of 300 running enthusiasts. The yearender, which kicked off 11 p.m. of December 27, 2014 to 9 a.m. of December 28 was held in honor of national heroes Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio, and to commemorate Rizal Day. Gunstart was at the Bonifacio Shrine in front of the San Pablo City Hall and the finish line at the Calamba City Plaza. Among the runners, Team Soleus, backed by Soleus, a leading maker of innovative timepieces. It was one proud moment for the group, composed of 25 strong and steadfast runners, as they crossed the 50K distance together, with many members improving their personal bests. Several members of the team also made their debut race or took part in the marathon as support crew, making the race more memorable. The team commended organizers for the excellent race support.

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2014 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

OCTOBER 26, 2014 KAPALUI, MAUI, HAWAII

More than 800 off-road triathletes from around the world, including 26 from the Philippines, took to the rough seas off D.T. Fleming Beach in Maui for the 19th XTERRA World Championship last October 26, 2014.

Spaniard Ruben Ruzafa claimed his third XTERRA World Championship making him one of the greatest athletes ever to race XTERRA. This World Title caps off Ruzafa’s stellar 2014 season: nine straight wins, the XTERRA European Tour Championship, the ITU Cross Triathlon World Championship and the XTERRA USA Championship. XTERRA USA Tour regular Josiah Middaugh and XTERRA Philippines Champion Ben Allen rounded out the podium for the men’s pro field.

Flora Duffy became the first pro triathlete from Bermuda to bag a world championship with her 2:47:59 finish, ahead of runners-up Barbara Riveros and Nicky Samuels. She managed to stay ahead of hard-charging

be daunting for many as strong waves Riveros despite a hard crash on a downhill DOWNLOAD battered the athletes on the swim section of the bike course.

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EVENT LISTINGS JANUARY 23 ›› ASEAN Mountain Bike Cup SB + UCI Junior Series XCO JANUARY 24-25 ›› 5th Bataan Death March Ultramarathon Race

CONDURA SKYWAY MARATHON 2015

JANUARY 25 ›› National Age Group Triathlon Series Leg 1 JANUARY 26 ›› Boracay International Funboard Cup FEBRUARY 01 ›› Condura Skyway Marathon FEBRUARY 6-8 ›› Manila to Baguio 250k Ultramarathon Race FEBRUARY 07, 2015 ›› 2015 Pilipinas Akyathlon FEBRUARY 8 ›› XTRERRA Albay Off-road Triathlon ›› Luneta to Tagaytay (LUZTA) Midnight Ultramarathon Race FEBRUARY 9-13 ›› Visayas Kite Challenge 2015 FEBRUARY 15 ›› Speedway Duathlon ›› Speedway Criterium ›› Speedway Time Trial FEBRUARY 21 ›› Challenge Philippines (Subic)

2ND CORREGIDOR 5TH CORREGIDOR MARATHON INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON MARCH 14, 2015 CORREGIDOR

The running community gathers on historical Corregidor Island in midJanuary to participate in the 2nd Corregidor Marathon (CM) and the 5th Corregidor International Half Marathon (CIHM).

The 2nd CM reprises what runners recognize as the “toughest marathon in Asia”. This year’s 42.195-km route is expected to be tougher as the course takes a double loop of Corregidor’s hilly terrain. The loops take runners through a long expanse of tricky trails. All finishers receive a medallion and a rank-indicated finisher’s trophy. The male and female overall winner will be declared as Corregidor Marathon Man and Woman. Besides the full marathon, CM will also have the 5K Blitz, a shorter distance category.

FEBRUARY 22 ›› TBR Dream Marathon ›› Davao 50 Ultramarathon MARCH 1 ›› Tri United 1 Subic ›› ITracc-Maxxed Sierra 51050 Relay and Half Marathon MARCH 6-8 ›› Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival MARCH 7-8 ›› 7th Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race MARCH 8 ›› Century Tuna Ironman 70.3

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Close to 1,000 participants and visitors are expected for the 5th installment of CIHM. The race route, covering a total of 21.0975km, will encompass a combination of paved uphill and down slopes and intermittent segments of dirt trails. CIHM offers a unique kind of running experience as it takes race participants to key historical hotspots on the remarkable isle.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ CorregidorMarathon and https:// www.facebook.com/corregidor21.

You may also email them at corregidormarathon@bigbigbig. com.ph or corregidor21@bigbigbig. com.ph, or contact them through these numbers: (02) 403-0246 or (0917) 554-3334.

FILINVEST CITY, ALABANG FEBRUARY 1, 2015

The 2015 Condura Skyway Marathon is one of the biggest and most anticipated marathons in the country. Organized by Condura Skyway Marathon’s founder and chief organizing officer, Ton Concepcion, and running ambassador, Patrick Concepcion, the 42K run kicks off at midnight from the Skyway Alabang Tunnel along AlabangZapote Road and concludes at Filinvest City, Alabang. The event also has three other categories: 6K, 10K, and 21K. Now on its 7th edition, this highly-awaited event is dubbed as “Run for a Hero,” its beneficiaries being the Hero Foundation Inc. which provides education for the children of slain soldiers.

For more information, visit www.conduramarathon.com and www.facebook.com/ conduramarathon.

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THE BULL RUNNER DREAM MARATHON 2015

FEBRUARY 22, 2015 NUVALI, STA. ROSA, LAGUNA

Now on its fifth year, The Bull Runner Dream Marathon, the first and only marathon in the world that caters exclusively to first and second-time marathon runners, will once again fulfill many rookie long-distance runners’ dreams of finishing a 42K run. This inspiring breakthrough in the marathon realm was founded by the Community Editor of Endurance Sports and The Bull Runner, herself, Jaymie Pizarro and Jim Lafferty, retired Procter and Gamble general manager.

Around 900 runners are expected to converge in Nuvali at 1 a.m. of February 22 and begin the race an hour after.

Fresh air and scenic views of Mt. Makiling, Laguna de Bay, and Tagaytay Ridge along the race route await them. But the best part of the route is the finish line, where supportive family members and friends await them with open arms.

For more information, visit www.tbrdream.com.

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CHALLENGE PHILIPPINES

FEBRUARY 21, 2015 SUBIC AND BATAAN

Get ready for two of 2015’s most exhilarating races: Challenge Philippines in Subic/Bataan (also dubbed as Challenge “Tough”) and Challenge in Camarines Sur (Challenge “Fast”). Challenge in Subic/Bataan is expected to draw 750 athletes while over a thousand triathletes are forecast to join the Challenge Camsur.

The course in Subic/Bataan on February 21 is definitely tough, even as it entices participants with its crystal blue waters, punishing hills, and breathtaking views.

The swim course starts from the white sand beaches of Camayan Beach Resort and ventures into IIanin Bay and the pristine waters of a protected marine area. The bike course runs parallel to the coastline into Bataan, including rustic towns and bucolic rice fields.

The hilly course heads into Subic then returns to Adventure Beach.

The run course takes triathletes through the shaded and rolling terrain of IIanin Forest.

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no less than a crowd- and participant-pleaser itself. In fact, it is record-breaking for being the fastest course in the Philippines and one of the fastest in Asia. Its swim course starts in Lago del Rey Pequeno, then a 400m swing delivers you to Swim Leg 1 exit and onto a flat surface and sprints to Lago Del Rey Grande for a straight shot and big out and back swim.

After a strength-sapping swim, athletes will make a quick exit out of the park and blaze towards the scenic vistas of Mount Iriga and Mount Isarog. Mount Isarog will be the backdrop towards the town of Ocampo. A Challenge Fast Time Bonus after the Ocampo U-Turn will be added to the main race course. Challengers make their way back towards the scenic Camsur Watersports Complex, and finally head towards the finish line.

Organized by the Challenge Family, in partnership with Yellow Cab, the two events are expected to generate a total revenue of up to more than US$ 25 million.

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