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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS With summer upon us, I’ve found myself ending most runs screaming these two words in frustration: “Ang init!” I love running, but never under the scorching sun. In the run up to my Boston Marathon on April 20 (Wish me luck!), I’ve been waking up in the wee hours of the morning or running on a treadmill to escape the heat and keep up with training. This month, Edward Kho gives you the lowdown on running in the heat. If you’re planning to go on vacation, we’ve gathered the best gear and gadgets for you to travel with. If you’ll be constantly on the move, we’ve prepared healthy eating tips to keep you in shape. Last February 22, we held our 6th The Bull Runner—Unilab Active Health Dream Marathon in Nuvali. We featured the inspiring stories of two of our new marathoners in this issue. Find out what went in the world of Endurance through our race recaps of Challenge 70.3 Subic/Bataan, the inaugural Century Tuna IRONMAN 70. 3 in Subic, and many more! Stay cool and enjoy your summer, guys!

I never thought teamwork would come into play in individual sports, but it resonates for recreational athletes like me. I’ve progressed by leaps and bounds by training with like-minded people. You push each other hard, and you also learn from each other’s experience. It’s great to find a group, but it’s better if it evolves into something almost akin to family. Meet Team Soleus, who represents what a family atmosphere is in an individual sport like running. We profile the youth contingent who will represent our country at the Asian Triathlon Confederation in Subic on April 26. The Philippines’ triathlon future is bright with these exceptional young athletes. We sit down with the head honcho of Quintana Roo, Peter Hurley, and talk about what inspired him to start a triathlon-specific bike company. Time to whip your body into beach-ready shape as we discuss how to build a stronger and more stable core. Have a great summer, and see you on the road or in the open water!

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OGIO RIG 9800

With Ogio’s Rig 9800, you can finally ditch your anxieties when it comes to keeping your tri valuables safe and secure. Tuck your triathlon treasures inside this trustworthy travel partner that’s notches higher compared to other luggage systems thanks to its SLED (Structural Load Equalizing Deck) system that ensures the bag’s durability even in the harshest of conditions and its iFOM (integrated foam) construction, providing added gear protection. P15,400 CHRIS SPORTS

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EDWARD KHO

Is finishing his MS in Human Movement Sciences specializing in Exercise Science. He finished BA in Broadcast Communication and Graduate Diploma in Exercise Science from UP College of Mass Communication and College of Human Kinetics, respectively. He has run a total of nine full marathons. He was a 400-m long sprinter and plans to move back to sprints to be more competitive in the Asia Masters level and hopefully compete in the World Championships in the coming years.

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ASICS AR08 NIGHT RUN

When running, once the optimum core temperature is achieved, all the heat produced internally should be removed as quickly as possible.

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BY EDWARD KHO

Let’s get this straight: It isn’t cool to run under the direct heat of the sun.,For one, the body generates its own heat from muscle contractions and other bodily functions and is designed to expel this heat. When running, once the optimum core temperature is achieved, all the heat produced internally should be removed as quickly as possible.

HEAT GAINED, HEAT LOST

temperature falls to as low as 22°C. The risk associated with exercising, especially running, in the heat is called Exertional Heat Illness or EHI. There are several symptoms to watch out for when running in the heat. These include, among others, thirst, hyperventilation, increased heart rate, weakness, cramps, headache, poor concentration, anxiety, hysteria, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. EHI usually starts as heat cramps THERMOREGULATION and degenerates, if not addressed, The human body regulates its into heatstroke. At the heatstroke internal temperature within stage, multi-system damage Vhas a fairly narrow range despite already taken place inside the body. changes in the environment’s Here’s what goes on: temperature. This range is within in your muscular system: the approximately 1°C near 37°C, with proteins in your muscle start to the core temperature practically break down; fixed at 37°C. Though it’s carefully endocrine system: the temperature maintained, the body temperature of hypothalamus becomes too is not the same throughout. On the high,; sweating stops; nervous system: nerve cells’ other hand, the skin varies greatly function becomes erratic in temperature because it adjusts causing, among others, agitation, with environmental conditions. HEAT ILLNESS confusion, and lethargy; During exercise such as running, We live in a tropical country, which cardiovascular system: because the core temperature could rise to as is warm throughout the year. a large volume of blood gets high as 41°C. The body allows this Compounding this circumstance to directed to the skin to aid to enable the muscles to optimally is the humidity. At about 39°C air in its rapid cooling, the heart function especially during athletic temperature with zero percent is strained in the process; this events. So don’t be surprised to feel a humidity, it may be already risky phenomenon is aggravated as the bit feverish in the middle of finishing to engage in physical activities. blood starts to thicken because of a 21K race. Just make sure to cool the resulting imbalance between The risk increases as humidity fluid gained and lost. down properly right after running. rises even if the surrounding

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Just how heat is transferred to, within, and from the body is interesting. Aside from the heat generated within the body because of its processes and during exercise, it’s also gained from the surroundings via radiation or our sun’s heat, conduction or surface-tosurface contact, and convection or air-to-skin transfer. Through these same routes the body expels heat. However, evaporation, through sweating is the main mechanism where the body dissipates heat during exercise. Sweating, most especially in running, is very important to cool the body to its normal range. A runner should never trap heat inside the body because of a misguided desire to burn more fat. Fat breakdown takes place because of muscle contraction. The more the muscle contracts, the more fat is used as energy fuel.

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NUTRITION & DIET

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

KEYS TO HYDRATION Hydration is dependent on these factors. Consider these when planning your hydration for a race or training. As a general rule, you should consume between 500 ml to one liter of water or a sports drink per hour regardless of the factors listed below. "Clean" snacks are snacks that are organic, contain no processed or artificial sugars. Something as simple as apples, bananas, boiled kamote, steamed corn, and organic cereals can go a long way.

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BY HARVIE DE BARON The biggest challenge for any athlete, or anyone who wants to be healthy for that matter, is what to eat when traveling.You miss out on the luxury of home-cooked meals, and run the risk of adversely affecting your overall performance at any sport when you’re eating habits vary because of travel. Here are some best practices for eating healthy on the go:

Make a beeline for the supermarket/grocery. One of the things I practice when I travel is to visit the supermarket or grocery as soon as I can. I buy fruits and “clean snacks.” “Clean” snacks are snacks that are organic, contain no processed or artificial sugars. Something as simple as apples, bananas, boiled kamote, steamed corn, and organic cereals go a long way in making sure that I eat clean. Buy a big bottle of drinking water that you can bring around with you.

Choose grilled meat, proteins, and vegetables My meal of choice when traveling is usually steak, or fish,

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and steamed vegetables. Tell the waiter how you want it prepared. For steak, I go for grilled without any butter, sauces on the side, or I pass on the sauce. For vegetables, I choose carrots, beans, or broccoli that are steamed or blanched without butter or oil. What’s key here is to load up on vegetables and gratify your tastebuds with a simple piece of meat or fish. You can also do a side order of salad but pass on the dressing because it could be laden with calories. If you want the dressing for flavor, keep it on the side and just dip your forkful of salad in them to keep the calorie-count low.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! The excitement and distraction of traveling can you make your forget hydrating. Bring a refillable bottle of water in your bag or backpack. Knowing that it’s there reminds you to hydrate throughout the day. Your body will definitely thank you for it. Graze. Grazing means having small meals or snacks in

between major meals. How do you graze when you’re on the go? Remember the supplies you bought from the local grocery? Pack some with you when you head out. Grazing throughout the day helps keep your body’s metabolism up

Think of a train (your body) powered by coals (the right fuel). If you don’t consistently put coal in, the train’s engine (metabolism) slows down. Same with our metabolism. If you don’t fuel it regularly and consistently, your body’s “engine” slows down. By the time you put food in again, there’s a period of catching up before your metabolism goes full-speed once more. The habit of going hungry teaches the body to slow down the metabolism because there is nothing to digest or process. When you don’t have hunger pangs, you’re bound to make better food choices once you get to a restaurant.

SIZE/WEIGHT

The bigger the surface area, the more sweat can come out from the skin, therefore more hydration is needed. Simply put, a person who is 5’10”, 180 lbs will probably sweat more than someone who is 5’5”, 110 lbs. Another method you can use to measure your hydration level is to weigh yourself prior to training and then weigh yourself posttraining. The general rule is, you need to hydrate one liter more than you did for every one kg you lose post-training. This gives you a baseline of how much water you need to take in. Everyone is different. The hydration plan of one person may not work for another. So, what can you do? Practice your hydration during training and be ready to make adjustments as needed when race day comes. Harvie de Baron, a triathlete of 10 years, is the founder of The Baron Method. He formalized his love for Sports Nutrition through a diploma from Oxford College (with high distinction). www.baronmethod.com behealthy@baronmethod.com

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A hotter climate requires you to hydrate more than when racing in a cold country. Adjustments can be made based on an athlete’s needs. That’s why it’s crucial to practice hydration to get a feel of how your body reacts to different weather conditions. The key here is to adjust accordingly. Even if you trained and are racing in the same country, weather conditions can change. If on race day, you find that the day is warmer and you’re sweating more, add a bit more hydration (water) and electrolytes.

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

TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!

ROLL OUT FOR A MORE STABLE AND STRONGER CORE

BY SAUL ANTHONY SIBAYAN, MSS, TSAC-F EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: STABILITY BALL

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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM SPINE-HEALTH.COM Core stability is a must for all sports. It promotes proper posture and better energy transfer from your upper body to your legs, and from your legs to your upper body. The roll out exercise challenges your core while promoting strength and mobility of your shoulders. This targets your rectus abdominis (also known as your abdominals) muscle as the main dynamic core stabilizer for this exercise. Your external obliques stabilize your spine to assist in the movement. Start in a full kneeling position on a mat or Airex pad while facing the stability ball. Straighten hips by engaging your glutes. You can do this by squeezing

MAKE IT EASIER Use a larger stability ball, and/or position your knees slightly apart from each other to promote a more stable base. A size bigger than the stability ball circumference that is recommend to your height can be a good starting point.

your butt muscles. Keep your elbows in a slightly bent position. Place your hands side by side on the top or at the edge of the ball that is closest to your hips. Lean forward and allow the ball to roll with your arms over the ball. Roll forward as far as possible. Raise your body back to the starting position by pulling arms back until kneeling upright. Keep your glutes engaged throughout the movement. If you feel pain on your lower back, this means that you’ve rolled out out too far to what your body is capable of doing. It may also mean you’re not squeezing your butt. Do eight to 12 repetitions.

MAKE IT CHALLENGING Increase your core stability by placing your arms and/or knees close to each other. Once you have reached your shoulder’s full range of motion, then you can challenge yourself more by using a smaller stability ball and/or kneel in an elevated platform while keeping the ball on the floor. Normally, the lowest step boxes (used in aerobics class) are 6 inches high. Slowly work your way up.

The main job of our core muscles is to stabilize and protect the spine by creating stiffness that limits excessive movement in any direction—forward, backward, side-toside, and rotation. Researchers suggest that decreased core stability may predispose an individual to injury and that appropriate core training may reduce injury. This study established a clear relationship between trunk muscle activity and lower extremity movement. There is also supporting evidence that neuromuscular training for trunk and hip control can be used to prevent knee injury. Endurance sports need a strong and stable core, but doing these sports don’t necessarily strengthen the core. That is why a holistic training program for endurance sports should always include core strengthening. S O U R C E : M Y E R E T A L . ( 2 0 0 8) . T R U N K A N D H I P C O N T R O L N E U R O M U S C U L A R T R A I N I N G F O R T H E P R E V E N T I O N O F K N E E J O I N T I N J U R Y. J O U R N A L O F T H E A M E R I C A N A C A D E M Y O F O R T H O P A E D I C S U R G E O N S , 1 3 (5 ) , 3 1 6 -3 2 5 .

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

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TRAILBLAZING IN TRIATHLON

QUINTANA ROO’S BIG BOSS, PETER HURLEY, PROVES THAT THERE’S ABSOLUTELY MORE TO HIM THAN MEETS THE EYE BY TAKING US ON A COLORFUL TRI JOURNEY FROM BEING THE CEO OF A SUCCESSFUL TRI COMPANY TO PUTTING HIS TRIATHLON PASSION INTO PRACTICE. INTERVIEW BY RAIZA CABUGWANG he ingenious triathlon gear company, Quintana Roo, claims its place in the sport as the inventor of both the triathlon-specific bicycle and wetsuit. A few days before the inaugural Century Tuna 70.3 race on March 8, Quintana Roo’s chief executive officer, Peter Hurley, 58, who competed in the race as an age grouper (and finished at 06:42:14, landing him at an impressive 5th place in his division), sat down with us for an interview. Hurley was candid about his thoughts on steering a leading tri company and his passion for triathlon.

When you first got into cycling in 2003, a year after your quadruple bypass surgery, did you ever think of doing triathlon? PETER HURLEY: I did not. This is a long way from when I started getting involved in cycling. It’s been quite a journey and I’ve enjoyed everything about it. There’s just such wonderful people you meet. Everybody in triathlon has a story and it’s great to connect with people on that level. There’s a reason why they got off the couch and why they put up with all the training and its demands.

What was your first bike and what did you love about it? PH: My first bike was a Schwinn. It gave me freedom. Bikes are wonderful because for me and my culture it’s the first glimpse of true freedom as an individual. You got on the bike as a kid and you went to the next neighborhood. You got to enjoy the sun, you got to explore, you got to have your own adventure. You had a bond with it.

naturally to me. When I got into triathlon, I had to address my biggest fear, which is the water. In swimming, I really enjoy my master’s program. I never thought I’d wake up at 4:30 a.m. or 5 a.m. and go to the pool and hang out with a bunch of other crazy people and swim before breakfast. Swimming was always tough for me, especially in open water. It took a lot of time to get over that fear. It still comes up every race. Biking is my best followed by swim and then my run.

How did your first triathlon go? PH: It was in Dover, Massachusetts at the end of the summer, not long after I became CEO of Quintana Roo. It was a sprint distance and I hyperventilated in the swim. I rolled over my back. I just kept calm and started over again and made it out of the water. It was a beautiful, sunny day. I did my bike. I did my run. I was there by myself. I don’t remember

my time but I do remember how I felt. I remember driving home just absolutely excited that I had accomplished it. .

How many races have you already joined? PH: I’m probably nearing a hundred.

Which do you consider as the highlight of your triathlon career? PH: It’s my first sprint in Dover, Massachusetts, not long after I became CEO of Quintana Roo, my first Olympic distance last 2008 in the Waterfront Triathlon at Chattanooga, Tennessee, my first halfIronman in 2009 at the Deuces Wild Triathlon in Arizona, and my first Ironman last 2014, again in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

What model is your personal favorite? PH: That’s the PR6, which is what I am riding right now. It’s a new superbike. We’re very excited about it. What we really worked hard on is that it only takes two Allen wrench sizes to dismantle it and put it back together again. That really hits home for the triathlete who has to travel. It’s also priced competitively. It’s typically 10-15 percent less than some of the other brands. We launched it at Ironman Oceanside 70.3 in California in May 2014 and since then we’ve not been able to keep them in stock.

What is the greatest milestone that Quintana Roo has achieved to date? PH: I think it’s the direction of the company which is simplicity and affordability. That’s really where we drive today. We all push for performance. I think as a brand, Quintana Roo is about the affordability and the common sense approach.

Tell us about your progress in the three sports.

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PH: Cycling is my strongest. I usually finish in the top half of it in each of the events. It comes

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YOUNG LEGENDS

Whether you’re a spectator of or a participant in local triathlons, you’ve heard their names when podium winners are announced. They’re young, brave, and raring to win. Get to know them better as they prepare for the 2015 Subic Bay ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup on April 25-26, 2015.

Triathlon Team

Years in triathlon: 6 Recent achievements: ➜ 11th, overall in the 2014 Incheon Asian Games in South Korea ➜ 5th, Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon U23 Asian Championships Best triathlon performance: 1st Filipino to break the 2-hour barrier, 2010 Muscat Asian Beach Games in Oman, 10th overall Greatest goal: to be an Olympian Most inspiring experience: 2010 Asian Games. It was my first; I was the youngest. I felt that I was living the dream. Number of hours in training: 26 hours, six times a week, twice a day. Best tip when traveling for a race: Always bring your bike dropout and seatpost clamp. Training focus for ASTC: I’m focusing on my swim and my diet. I’m keeping a body fat percentage of six to eight percent. How does it feel to represent the Philippines abroad? Since 2005, it’s been my dream to become a National Athlete. It’s an honor. How did you deal with experiences when the team’s bond was tested? During the mixed relay triathlon of the 2011 Yilan Asian Championships in Taiwan, a teammate accidentally had a penalty that cost us 15 seconds. We didn’t get angry at that teammate. Best team experience during a race: 2014 Asian Beach Games in Phuket, Thailand. We were a lot in the team. I didn’t feel too much pressure. I had a lot of fun! 12

KIM KILGROE, 25 Years in triathlon: 3 Recent achievements: ➜ 2nd age group / 4th overall (female), Desert Triathlon, California (sprint) 2015 ➜ 1st age group, Stanford Treeathlon Draft Legal, California (sprint) 2015 Greatest goal: To sustain and share my passion for multisport and inspire others to challenge themselves athletically. Most inspiring experience in triathlon: The most inspiring moments for me are what no one else witnesses: When I’m hammering a session alone and pushing into the depths of self-inflicted pain to call on pure grit. Or the mental and physical breakthroughs I’ve had from focusing on maintaining good technique. The moments when I get frustrated, cry, and then keep moving. These serve as reminders of loving the ebb and flow of a process to unleash my best self. Number of hours in training each week: 30. On average, I have two sessions daily. I swim 6x per week, run 4-5x, and ride 4x. I do strength work, fuel with a lot of buko, and catnap almost every day.

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Best tip when traveling for a race: I always pack my own baon, ginger tea, and compression socks. I take frequent stretching breaks and do handstands to combat the negative effects of sitting for too long. Training focus for ASTC? Heat training; maintaining consistency until race day. How does it feel to represent the Philippines abroad? I’m very grateful that TRAP endorses my intentions to reach my highest level of performance. It’s an honor to represent the Philippines and bring awareness to its sports scene internationally every year.

MA. CLAIRE A. ADORNA, 21 Years in triathlon: 2 Recent achievements: 7th place, Asian Games 2014 (Philippine Record Holder) Best triathlon achievement: Asian Games 2014 7th place 2:09 Number of hours training every week: 8. Morning, bike and run. Afternoon, swim. Best tip when traveling for a race: Have a checklist, bring compression, check your bike, no party, train everyday How does it feel to represent the Philippines abroad? It’s exciting because you

meet different races of people. You get to know their tactics and strategies and you get to test yourself also to handle those peer pressure. It’s always fun when you’re with the team. You know that someone will always have your back before and after the race. Greatest goal: To be an Olympian

KIM MANGROBANG, 23 Years in triathlon: 10 Recent achievements: ➜ Champion, Under-23, 2014 Asian Cup(Subic, Philippines) ➜ 9th place, 2014 Incheon Asian Games, South Korea Best triathlon achievement: 9th place, 2014 Incheon Asian Games, South Korea (2:13:18) Greatest triathlon goal: To qualify for 2020 Olympics Most inspiring experience in triathlon: A year ago, I won my first Asian Cup under-23 title in Subic Bay, Philippines. The experience of standing on the podium receiving my gold medal and listening to the Philippine National Anthem is one I will remember always. Number of hours in training every week: 30. Twice a day. Depends on what our coach asks us to do.

Best tip when traveling for a race: Always bring water or sports drink with you to avoid dehydration. Training focus for ASTC? Swim stroke correction; we need to be in the first pack out of the water to keep the lead throughout. How did you deal with experiences when the team’s bond was tested? In the 2011 Asian Championship 4x4 mixed relay in Yilan, Taiwan. I was the first athlete in the relay. Unfortunately, I got 15 seconds penalty because I didn’t put my cap and goggles properly in the T1 transition basket. Nikko, the next athlete paid the penalty. After the race my team didn’t blame me for the penalty.

JONARD FRANCISCO SAIM, 26 Years in triathlon: 4 Recent achievements: ➜ 10th, Elite Asian Games Incheon 2014 ➜ Champion, Elite category, Century Tuna 5150 Triathlon 2014 ➜ Champion, Elite, Dinagat Island Triathlon 2014 ➜ Champion, Elite, Aboitiz Tri 2014 Best triathlon performance: 10th place (1 hr-59 mins), 2014 Asian Games Incheon Greatest goal: improve my weakest disciplines, swimming and running Best tip when traveling for a race: Make a checklist because triathlon requires a wide variety of gear that can complicate travel. Training focus for ASTC? I’m working on increasing my stamina and speed on the swim and run. For more info on the 2015 ASTC visit astc.triathlon.org

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NIKKO HUELGAS, 23, Captain, Philippine National

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MAKE YOUR MOMENT, THE TEAM SOLEUS WAY

WHAT MAKES A DREAM TEAM? A FOREIGN PRINCIPAL WITH A BIG HEART FOR FILIPINOS, A BRAND LEADER WHO PLAYS BOTH MANAGER AND MOTHER TO THE TEAM, AND A GROWING GROUP OF RUNNERS.

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ike the young David who defeated the giant Goliath in a biblical account, David Arnold, president and chief executive officer of Soleus Watches based in Austin, Texas, has the guts and grit to win. His story of success, is a series of events that eventually led him to the best ‘time’ of his life: Now. Watchmaking always fascinated David Arnold, a 35-year veteran in the industry. He started with a small entrepreneurial company, ADAO GLOBAL, in 1998 then obtained the Nike watch license later on. Nike then bought his company in 2002. As the Global Commercial Director for Nike Timing, they were doing extremely well until one day in 2008, Nike decided that sports watches wasn’t a fit in their business portfolio. In October 2009, Arnold and some colleagues launched the Soleus company. “The idea to get back into the [watch] business came from the customers I had, retailers that I knew, and factories that we’ve worked with,” Arnold says. Among the retailers who backed up the idea were Soleus Philippines brand manager Judith Staples and Emerson Yao, managing director of the Lucerne Group of Companies. “They said, ‘We’ve built a strong market following our watches. Why don’t we come up with something we’ll do on our own?’ The first country we started selling to was Canada; second was United Kingdom,” Arnold adds. He explains why Soleus focuses on running. “First, as a group of employees from Nike, we were runners. We want to be a running brand, we want to be essential to running. Second, there’s a need for a running watch in the market. I looked into the line of products. I feel that the other brands are too corporate. There are a lot of watch companies; there are a lot of competitors bigger than us. They do a whole lot of revenues but they’re not personal. We want to become the watch that ‘encourages me to improve my lifestyle and feel better about myself.’” Soleus is fun, engaging, encouraging. “We want to be an element of surprise, discovery, and a motivating factor. If you look at the back of Soleus watches, there is a motivating tagline, like this one, ‘Always in training’,” David says referring to the Soleus Contender that he was wearing.

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Big Daddy & the elite runners

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Team Soleus deserves a postrace group shot. They won two team awards after all: El Lobo Team Award & Team Hardcore.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT DAVID ARNOLD SOUL OF SOLEUS The soleus is a flat, broad muscle of the calf of the leg, lying just beneath the gastrocnemius muscle. Its major action is flexion of the ankle joint, particularly when the leg is bent at the knee, thereby extending the foot downward. If you hurt your soleus, you can’t run. “The soleus muscle is essential to running. We wanted Soleus, the brand, to be an essential running watch that a runner can’t do without.” Running is a social activity. Whether it’s friends running together, or a couple, they aren’t running to win a race; they’re running for fitness. It becomes part of their daily things-to-do. One of Soleus’s goals is to encourage more women to run. “Women runners are not as technical as men. They’re more passionate. They’re

more after the fitness and the personal time they have. One thing you’ll notice about our stuff is that we’re very colorful. We don’t want to be just boring black, white, and gray,” Arnold says.

TEAM SOLEUS’ BIG DADDY Running, Arnold observes, is rapidly growing, owing to its relatively inexpensive nature. Put on sweat-wicking clothes, the right pair of running shoes, a suitable running watch, and you’re good to go. “I noticed that every weekend in the Philippines, in Manila, there are runs. It’s the same in my hometown. Austin, Texas is the running capital of the USA. But the runners here [in the Philippines] are more passionate. If I could duplicate in other countries the running community that you have here, I would.”

PERSONAL LIFE: I just turned 60. My wife’s name is Kaye, 57. We have three children and five grandchildren. I own a ranch in Austin, Texas. I love riding my horses. FAVORITE WATCH: Soleus Contender OTHER INTERESTS: I love US military history specifically World War II so I was very excited to visit Corregidor. WHERE WOULD YOU GO IF YOU COULD TIME TRAVEL? My honest answer: I’d

love to stay home. During the last 25 years of traveling across the world, I missed a lot of family time so yes, I just want to stay home.

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When Soleus brand manager Staples called on Arnold to come and grace the Corregidor Marathon and Corregidor International Marathon last March 14 and 15, he immediately said “Yes.”“Big Daddy”would cheer for Team Soleus, which had a contingent of more than 50 members who were racing. “The Philippines is my favorite country. It’s my fourth visit. I got really close to Team Soleus. Running is an individual event but these guys have found a way to make it a team event,” says Arnold. Soleus is available in 38 countries and counting. “There are indeed bigger markets, but honestly, I think nobody has done it as well as you’ve done [in the Philippines] in making Soleus a brand backed by a real team especially in events.”

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE TEAM Juggling her duties as Soleus brand and team manager are tasks the 45-year-old Judith Staples welcomes. During the photo shoot, held right after all the Team Soleus members finished the Corregidor Marathon, we witnessed how hands-on and dedicated “Mamu” (slang term for mother) was. From checking on each of the members’ condition to coordinating the shoot details with the editorial team, she had them all in control. “Each team member has genuine concern for one another,” says Staples. “During the Condura Skyway Marathon last February, some of our elite runners and ultramarathoners didn’t compete. But they ran with the team members who were participating to make sure that we’ll cross the finish line faster. They would massage our legs when we had cramps,” she adds. “We are very proud of what team Soleus has become. We have become a family. We have runners of different ages and different classes. The support system is very strong. We have generous team members who provide financial support to ultramarathon runners. Our classified elite runners carry the flag. We don’t pay them yet they’re very proud to wear the Soleus shirt and the watch,” says Staples. However, we will not hesitate to impose discipline and sanction when needed. At the Corregidor Marathon, Team Soleus won two awards, the title sponsor El Lobo Team Award and Team Hardcore. The next major races in line for Team Soleus are the Borneo International Marathon 2015 and a few more ultramarathon races.

“MAKE YOUR MOMENT” Soleus lives by this tagline and it’s reflected in the inspiring stories of two of its team members, Antonio “TJ” Jimenez and Ernest Carual. TJ Jimenez is a pioneer of Team Soleus. In 1998, TJ, then 31, was diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia, a condition where in the heart beats irregularly. His cardiologist advised that if he didn’t change his lifestyle, he’d die early. Jimenez took up running. Running corrected his heartbeats and cholesterol profiles. Jimenez joined triathlons three years ago. Now 48, he believes that his background as a runner gives him an edge over other triathletes and he always gets a decent finish. 16

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Corregidor Marathon founders Edward Kho & Raymund Martelino

David Arnold & Judith Staples: Team Soleus' "Big Daddy" & "Mamu"

“I’M “I’MVERY VERYPROUD PROUD OF OFWHAT WHAT TEAM TEAMSOLEUS SOLEUS HAS HASBECOME. BECOME. Daddy & the champions WE WEHAVE HAVEBECOME BECOME Big of Corregidor marathon (42k): Anthony Nerza & Cellie Rose Jaro AAFAMILY." FAMILY."

Carual got used to wearing it and in 2013, he tried running. He joined the Run United Philippine Marathon (RUPM) 2013 doing the 21k. Armand Hizon, a Team Soleus member, was then running his first full marathon. During the

His happiest moment with Team Soleus: the Borneo International Marathon in May 2014. “It was 46 minutes after the 6.5 hour cut-off time and one of our members was left behind, two kilometers away from the finish line,” Jimenez recalls. “We ran back to her, paced her, boosted her morale. The organizers were so happy. It was team effort that we were able to get her to cross the finish line,” he adds. In case you’re wondering who the team member was, it was none other than Staples, their Mamu. Ernest Carual, 37, has a condition in which his right leg is shorter than his left leg, the result of a childhood illness, osteomyelitis, when he was three. By the time doctors diagnosed it eight months later, part of the bone in Carual’s right leg was damaged by infection. He underwent a bone transplant. A part of his left leg’s bone was grafted to replace the damaged area on his right leg. The doctors advised that he would never have a normal walking gait. Ernest was using crutches until 2009. A music lover, he joined the company band that performs during company events. “I thought I needed something to step on so I can play the guitar freely and be able to walk around the stage. I thought of recycling scrap like wood, rubber from old sandals, and straps from old bags. I came up with the concept and my wife’s father made it for me.”

race, Hizon had moments when he wanted to give up. But he would see Carual each time. “We didn’t know each other then. Hizon went on and finished. It was the first time that he wore the black Soleus shirt,” Carual recalls. One day, Soleus sponsored a contest on their Facebook page, where the winner would receive a Team Soleus t-shirt. The mechanics involved filling in a blank that read: “I deserve this shirt because ________.” A lot of answers poured in. But it was the post of Armand Hizon that won. His answer: “I don’t deserve this shirt but someone else does. His name is Ernest (Carual). I don’t know him personally but I saw him several times at RUPM and every time I felt giving up, I felt inspired by this person.” Carual said Hizon pasted the link to his [Carual’s] Facebook account. Carual didn’t know about Team Soleus. So when Staples contacted him through a Facebook message, Carual thought it was a scam. After finding out Team Soleus existed, he went to Staples’s office to receive his shirt. To his surprise, he was given a Soleus watch, and invited to be a member of Team Soleus in November 2013. Team Soleus is fast becoming the largest team of runners. The team’s enthusiasm buoys Mamu’s hopes and Arnold’s dream of bringing Soleus to new heights and inspiring others to embrace running.

LIVING THEIR DREAMS

TWO RUNNERS WHO DID THE THE BULL RUNNER ULAH DREAM MARATHON, THEIR FIRST MARATHON EVER LAST FEBRUARY 22 SHARE AND INSPIRE WITH THEIR STORIES.

BLANCA SANTOS-DELA CRUZ, 36

FINISH TIME: 07:06:23

widow; proud mom to a spunky 13-year-old cancer survivor; full-time teacher; print and online writer; runner since 2013

Why did you join TBR ULAH DREAM MARATHON? I wanted to prove to my daughter Bianca Angela, 13, that I wasn’t just randomly quoting Disney when I say that, “Dreams do come true.” I wanted to show her how you can actually make them happen through persistence and determination. And if you commit yourself wholeheartedly and faithfully to it, you will achieve it. Two years ago, my husband Fernan, died and then a year later, Bianca was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. This marathon was a chance for me show her that despite the things that happened to us, our life is still good. Our lives don’t end with the loss of her daddy or her battle with cancer. They are significant chapters in our lives that call for us to press forward. A good story always ends in victory. Finishing this marathon is proof that ours, is that kind of story. Another reason I joined is that I wanted to sort of change the way people perceive widows. I want others to realize that widows are in fact, these beautifully strong women, who by virtue of faith, can still manage to achieve mean feats even without their men by their side. By running and finishing this marathon, I also hope to send the message that despite pain and loss, we can reinvent ourselves and bounce back from grief to fearlessly accomplish great things.

How did the marathon change your life?

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It was hard but worth all the pain, discomfort, and sacrifice. The first 21 km was a breeze. Adrenalin,

excitement, and a fresh burst of energy brought me to the turnaround point. Since the route was new, I was completely into the moment. The second half was a real test of spirit, strength, and endurance for me. It’s true what they say about the final stretch, you run it with your heart. At the 34th kilometer, after a two-km uphill stretch, I hit “the wall.” Fatigue and pain in my left knee began wearing me down. Good thing my friend and dream chaser Jon David, a seven-time marathoner was there to give me the final push. Along the way, we met Abi Ngo, who was more tired and pained than I was. We ran the last 8 km together, with Jon telling us all his running tips, while I encouraged Abi. Running alongside them made me forget my own pain and tiredness. They kept my eyes and focus on the goal, and my heart on the race. Jon and I predicted that I will finish the race in six hours and 30 minutes, a half-hour over my target.But I finished it in seven hours and six minutes because it didn’t feel right to leave Abi behind. When I dreamed of finishing this marathon, I hoped that there was someone to cross the finish line with, so we can celebrate the joy, pain, and fulfilment of reaching the end. I was blessed with three friends—my training buddy Sheila Neukom who ran the first half with me, Jon, and Abi. This marathon made me a “better person” in the eyes of my daughter, Bianca.. It’s because I lived the dream that she now believes that she can too. After experiencing this rigorous journey, I can sincerely share and talk about the beauty of the struggle, the value of having a sensible (training) plan, and the joy of pursuing one’s dreams and passion with family and friends. This marathon gave me a whole new confidence level. I am more inspired to dream bigger and set new goals for myself like doing an aquathlon or triathlon, or running one of the World Marathon Majors before I hit 40, and finishing that book I have been meaning to write this year. I am not afraid to go out there, make things happen, and become that dream.

ARTHUR DOCTOLERO, 36

FINISH TIME: 05:41:59

credit research analyst, running for five years; football player, enjoys sketching, traveling, and collecting long playing records.

Why did you join TBR ULAH DREAM MARATHON? I always wanted to run my first marathon with TBR Dream Marathon since I started running in December 24, 2009. I was inspired by the stories of past TBR Dream Marathon finishers. When I signed up for TBR Dream Marathon 2014, it was simply for self-achievement. But I backed out 10 days before race day because I had to take care of my father, Arturo Doctolero, in the hospital who passed away on February 17 last year. I signed up again for this race this time to dedicate my first marathon to my late father.

How did the marathon change your life? In the days leading up to the race, I was really nervous because of a minor pain in my left knee which I injured in June 2014. I regained my confidence when my doctor assured me I was fine and told me to apply ice on my knee after training. My family and friends were supportive. During the race, my running buddies Mitzie Salvador and Mikael Perez made a game plan to finish strong: Run the first 10 kilometers at a slow pace. Then pick up the pace by from km 11 to 25. Then, run with moderate speed and short strides from km 26 unto the finish line. Consistency was key to finishing the race strong and injury-free. When I crossed the finished line, I raised the ribbon like a race champion. I also whispered my father’s name. Finishing my first-ever marathon gave me further confidence. I became an inspiration to my family. It has been one the finest moments of my life.

For more information about The Bull Runner ULAH Dream Marathon, visit: http://tbrdream.com.

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RIDE THE ROADS LESS TRAVELED WITH TEAM U.L.A.W.

THOUGH SOME LEGENDARY TRAILS THEY BUILT AND CYCLED HAVE DISAPPEARED BECAUSE OF INDUSTRIALIZATION, THIS TEAM ALWAYS FINDS WAYS AND PLACES TO START AND CHART A NEW ADVENTURE ALL OVER AGAIN. BY DENNIS LEE hey were one in mind but physically in two different places at the time when Team U.L.A.W. first saw light as a bike group. In 2007, two digs were happening in a forest in the municipality of La Trinidad in Benguet province. These digs required flipping of dirt to come up with mounds and ramps to satisfy the need to improve mountain-biking skills. Founded by Kim Fagyan, Kirby Comiles, Jordan Ibis, and Guiller Galwan, Team U.L.A.W. counts 20 members in its roster. U.L.A.W. stands for “Unexplained Life After Whiskey” or “Unexpected Life After Whiskey,” depending on who you ask or what state of inebriation they are in. “Ulaw” in the Ilocano dialect means “dizzy,” so they felt the name was appropriate. It was their love of riding bikes and their passion for drinking and getting together after a dig or ride that this name came about. After every ride or race hosted or attended, they find time to unwind and let their good nature shine through some brews and concoctions. Team U.L.A.W. has built their own trail features like jumps, berms, and drops. Thousands of manhours building them through the most basic of tools such as a shovel, pickaxe, and a rake occupy most of their time out on the mountains and hills surrounding La Trinidad. Dig days are organized where team members gather and clear paths and create trails that cater to their whim. For more than five years, The Flow, a seven-kilometer multi- trail system they built in 2010, has been their home base for riding their bikes, it has almost everything a mountain biking enthusiast can dream of: gigantic jumps, steep chutes, deep drops, and trails that wind through a forest. Enough to develop a budding rider into an excellent biker and trail builder. The team has a solid relationship with the ancestral owners of the land. The trust has allowed them to build anything to their heart’s content.

Though someday, The Flow might find a fate similar to the earlier trails they built, Team U.L.A.W. knows that there are places they can continue the legacy of building trails. Team U.L.A.W. has always been supportive of racing, especially downhill racing, a mountain bike race format where a rider who descends a downhill track or trail the fastest, wins. The inherent danger and excitement of this type of bike racing has always been one of the driving forces that propelled the members of Team U.L.A.W. to advocate trail building. With numerous wins and podiums from national and local races, the team’s name is well-known in the Philippine mountain biking community. They find time to give back to the communities that have been supportive of their biking. Team U.L.A.W. organizes gift-giving rides and helps communities realize the tourist potential of their municipalities by hosting downhill races and mapping out cycling trails that can be used to invite potential visitors to their communities. One such trail is in Mt. Ugo, a mountain that rises 2,150 meters above sea level in Itogon, Benguet where they ride the trails from the summit to the foot of the mountain. At times, it’s not always about biking but also the will of some of its members to explore other sports that can be beneficial to their riding skills like running.

Members like Dennis Lee, Michael Salada, Jordan Ibis, Vince Dangiapo, and Jeremy Teofilo have joined trail and road marathons, and ultra marathons like The NorthFace 100. These activities, help them keep fit during time off their bikes. They use these races to spread their infectious love of biking with other runners. Team U.L.A.W. has been always about the love of riding a bike and making trails that benefit them and the communities they live in. Their passion is evident in a video featured in an international mountain bike website (http://www.pinkbike.com/video/316370/). Kim Fagyan and Guiller Galwan rode The Flow’s trails with such talent that some Filipinos abroad thought that quality trails and rider talent only resided in the United States. The team never thought that the video, shot and produced by fellow team member Paul Ballola, would go viral. Being a member of Team U.L.A.W. isn’t complicated. The requirements of joining are simple: the right attitude (determined on a subjective basis by the members), a love for biking, no fear of wielding a shovel for days on end. If that prospective team member doesn’t mind going down the mountain to buy drinks, which can run short, he gets plus points for membership. If Team U.L.A.W. were to be defined in three words it would be: DIG. DRINK. RIDE.

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CENTURY TUNA IRONMAN 70.3 SUBIC BAY

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Under the searing summer sun, Subic sizzled, thanks to the scintillating tri performances of over 900 participants from 36 countries who converged for the inaugural Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay Triathlon. The halfIronman kicked off with the 1.9-km swim at the Sands of Triboa, a gruelling 90-km bike course along portions of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac expressway and ended with the 21-km run at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center, capped by an eight-hour cutoff time. This Ironman 70.3 holds the distinction of having the largest participation of professional triathletes in a Philippine race, including three-time Ironman World Champion and two-time Ironman 70.3 World Champion Craig Alexander, as well as A-list athletes such as Caroline Steffen and Luke McKenzie. Alexander and Steffen however, were unfortunately sidelined on race day due to health issues. Australian pro athlete Tim Reed and Britain’s pride Parys Edwards reigned the adrenalinepacked event. Philippine triathlon bigwigs Banjo Norte and Monica Torres ruled the men’s and women’s Filipino elite division, respectively. The podium finishers received jeepney-shaped medals and trophies from Sunrise Events, Inc. president Wilfred Steven Uytengsu and Century Food Pacific, Inc. General Manager Greg Banzon during the awarding ceremonies.

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