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PRO TRIATHLETE MONICA TORRES ON DREAMING BIG, DOUBT, AND DETERMINATION R.O.X. OUTDOOR FESTIVAL RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES KICK-OFF ADIDAS X RIDE REVOLUTION EVENT COLOR MANILA BLACKLIGHT RUN SOLEUS CROSS-COUNTRY CHALLENGE LAUNCH MISSING LINK CYCLING OPENS IN CEBU

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She’s fast. She’s got spunk.

And, she’s the first and only Filipina pro triathlete since 2009. I’m a big fan of our cover subject, Monica Torres.

Monica shares her dreams and aspirations for herself and Philippine triathlon.

In our gear guide, we feature the latest triathlon equipment you’ll need to elevate your performance. With summer over and the rainy season underway, we’ve got the gear that help you perform at your best despite wet conditions.

Just because it’s a little bit cooler, don’t forget to hydrate properly. Sports nutritionist Harvie de Baron gives us the lowdown on the ingredients in our sports drinks so we can make better decisions on what’s best for our bodies.

Enjoy the wet and wild weeks of training ahead!

The endurance sports season is in full swing, and it can only get better. This is the time where we ramp up our training and mileage towards key races in the second half of 2016. It’s not just the amount of training, but the quality of our sessions that matter. Some people self-train, but what worked for me was to be a part of a training team where we pushed each other to the limit. Coach Jojo Macalintal (Coach “Jomac” as we fondly call him), a certified triathlon training coach for many years who has produced some of the best athletes in the country, shares his training tips for triathlon newbies.

Another group that is making waves is Streamline Sports Instruction, a group of expert swim coaches that can take your swimming to the next level. We focus on breathing techniques in this issue to calm your nerves before an A-race or a heavy workout.

Lace up, suit up, and I’ll see you all on the road!

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Speedo Aquabeat 2 MP3 Player

Php 4,888 | Speedo (Robinsons Place Manila)

Beat boredom of long pool session by swimming to the beat of your playlist on this power player’s radio and stopwatch functions. It’s all things wonderful and watertight, thanks to its water-resistance capability of up to three meters, the screen that enables fuss-free playlist searching, and a snug fit that lets you attach it easily to swimsuits, board shorts, or goggles. If it unclips accidentally, it floats to the surface.

WET AND WILD!

BY RAIZA CABUGWANG

Php 4,995 | Under Armour (Bonifacio High Street)

Gents, let the Under Armour Men’s Launch Storm Run Jacket be your shield on a rainy running day, thanks to its Durable Water Repellent (DWR) material that keeps you dry without sacrificing breathability. Besides being sweater weather-friendly, its ultralight, smooth woven fabric delivers protection that won’t weigh you down, plus it’s got reflective logos, cuffs, and piping for greater visibility at dawn or dusk runs.

The North Face Dry Vent Hiker Hat Php 1,690 | ROX (Bonifacio High Street)

Come hell or high water, it’s hats off to The North Face Dry Vent Hiker Hat, the authority in keeping your head weather-proof. Its UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) 50-rated fabric shields your head from prolonged sun exposure and regulates body temperature, along with a moisture barrier that guarantees dryness.

The hat’s fold-up side brims offering extra coverage are equally adorable.

Garmin Vivoactive Php 10,000 Garmin (Glorietta 5)

With the Vivoactive, Garmin once again impresses and serves sports enthusiasts well. This is a real top dog for its ultra-thin profile that cuts through the water and its five- atmosphere (ATM) rating that allows you to swim, sweat, and shower with it. This wrist charmer is energy-efficient with its battery charge that lasts up to three weeks in watch/activity tracking mode, or up to 10 hours using GPS, and its built-in GPS-enabled sports apps let you view your stats even when away from your phone.

Saucony Kinvara 6 Runshield (Women’s) Ogio All Elements Pack

Php 7,400 | Chris Sports (The Annex at SM City North Edsa)

Want to keep your gear safe and dry? Grab Ogio’s All Elements Pack. Ideal for cyclists and outdoor sports enthusiasts, it’s made of waterproof material and roll-top construction that lock out moisture, while its water-resistant front zippered pocket keeps essentials easy to access. Cool, right?! Its strap containment system ensures all straps are secured at high speeds, and its airflow back panel keeps the backpacker cool when you’ve strapped it on.

Php 5,995 Saucony (UP Town Center)

A little drizzle or even a downpour cant’ dampen your running spirit when you slip on Saucony’s Kinvara 6 Runshield. It’s incorporated with a FlexShell technology to keep your feet dry and protected in rainy or rugged conditions without foregoing flexibility. Its Pro-lock lacing system provides a secure midfoot fit, and its open and breathable mesh gives that wind-in-your-toes sensation. Happy puddle-jumping!

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IT’S THE RAINY SEASON ONCE AGAIN BUT THAT WON’T STOP YOU FROM GETTING RACE-READY WITH THE RIGHT WATER-RESISTANT AND WATERPROOF GEAR.

Under Armour Men’s Launch Storm Run Jacket

Camelbak Arc™ 2

Newton Fate X4

Stop snooping around for that genuinely reliable running belt because Camelbak’s got your back with its Arc™ 2 creation that can keep 20 oz. of water at your waist for a stable, bounce-free long run, thanks to its two Podium® Arc™ bottles mounted in quick-access cages. Its laser-bonded mesh keeps everything light and breathable, while its elastic belt adjusts for a perfect fit. It also comes with a pocket for your keys, card, and phone.

Because we love giving you a leg up on your run, we bring you the Newton Fate X4. This beauty is rife with first-rate features, including its Action/Reaction technology in the forefoot and heel that creates a responsive, trampoline-like cushioning system for quicker bounce-back, a 5-lug Point of Power (P.O.P) 2 outsole platform that has beveled lugs for a smoother transition, and a seamless upper for optimal foot conformity and breathability.

Brooks Neuro

Php 4,995 | Runnr

Go full-tilt in this performance-enhancing pair that works wonders with its Dynamic Hammock System that wraps underfoot and tightens through the eyelets for a second-skin fit, as well as its gearing mechanism that allows the heel and forefoot to move independently for a powerful push-off. Its Propulsion Pods feature rapidly return the energy you put in to keep you at your fastest each time you lace up.

Php 6,995 (Men’s) ; P6,495 (Women’s) | Toby’s Sports, Runnr

IN IT TO WIN IT

Jamis Renegade

Php 120,000 (Renegade Expert); Php 199,000 (Renegade Elite) | Bikezilla

Passionate pedal-pushers, welcome the Jamis Renegade. This mean machine bike series is excellence in motion, with its long and tall endurance geometry that ensures a comfortable ride all day long in harsh conditions on the road or off-road. Its fork shape brings the bike’s fork legs slightly ahead of the dropouts, thus allowing the bike to tackle rougher terrain. Offering disc brakes, fender and rack mounts, and trail-excursionfriendly clearance for up to 40c tires, these bikes are ready to go just about anywhere.

WORK IT WITH THESE GEAR EXTRAORDINAIRE THAT PUSH YOU FROM MINI TO MIGHTY.

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Skechers GoRun Forza

Php 4,995 (Men’s); P4,890 (Women’s)Skechers

Skechers once again stirs the running realm with its GoRun Forza brainchild. From its Next Generation Resalyte® technology that delivers lightweight cushioning and added response, to its seamless minimal upper that’s combined with a two-part Resalyte® midsole for a genuinely stable running experience, GoRun Forza is truly worthy of space in your running shoe collection.

Quiksilver Syncro Wetsuit

Php 13,490 ROX (Bonifacio High Street)

Saucony Triumph ISO 2

Php 6,750 | Saucony, Runnr, Sports Central, Toby’s Sports, Olympic Village, Olympic World, Robinsons Department Store Manila, Landmark TriNoma, and SM Department Stores nationwide

Winning is within reach when you step into Saucony’s Triumph ISO 2. This powerhouse pair features an EVERUN Topsole and an EVERUN Landing Zone in the heel for a livelier and more responsive footwear experience. Its TRI-FLEX outsole configuration contributes to better ground contact and a smoother ride, along with its ISOFIT upper that gives way to a closer, more accommodating fit, making it even more worthy of a #shoefie post.

Asics Gel-Noosa Tri 11

Php 7,900 | Asics shops and sports retail shops nationwide

There are typical triathlon shoes, and then there’s the Asics Gel-Noosa Tri 11. We dig its seamless construction that reduces the potential for irritation and friction caused by traditional stitches and seams, its elastic laces that allow a runner to put on this pair quick and easy, as well as its Impact Guidance System (IGS) that links the shoes’ components to enhance the foot’s natural gait from heel strike to toe-off.

Take it from us—purchasing Quiksilver’s Syncro wetsuit could be the best decision you’ll make for a swim in colder waters when you race abroad. Its F’N lite neoprene material that’s packed with air cells to increase warmth and Dry Flight Far Infrared Heat thermal technology that retains body heat are the reasons why.

Its Thermal Smoothie Neoprene material is wind- and waterrepellent too to keep you warmer.

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Ogio X-Train 2: The Bag That Has That X Factor

COACH JOJO MACALINTAL HELPS TRIATHLETE-WANNABES ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH TRIMAC COACHING. HERE’S THE LOWDOWN ON THE BASICS OF HIS TRIATHLON TRAINING PROGRAM.

I do a lot of business trips. I’m either out of the country or when I’m back, I’m too tired to train. How do I mix work and triathlon?

Time management and getting a coach (certified by the International Triathlon Union (ITU)) can help you create and stick to a workout that takes your day job into consideration. Things to consider: You need to wake up early and allot one hour for a quality running workout, such as interval training, to increase your flexibility and develop the power of your stride.

You can do indoor cycling using a biketrainer also for one hour. A coach will tell you what muscle groups you need to focus on during a pedal stroke, such as the quadriceps and shins for push- power phase, then the gluteus and hamstrings for the pull-power phase.

Get access to a 25-meter swimming pool. There are sports clubs that are still open after work hours.

Find a group to train with so you have people who will motivate you.

I am interested in triathlon but I want to take baby steps and focus on one discipline for now.

Is this okay?

Yes. I suggest you start with the swim because it’s very technical and you need to be supervised by a coach. At TriMac coaching, we provide the swimming pool which is exclusively for the enrollees. Our swim training schedule is from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., a perfect schedule for the office worker.

What should I expect from your three-month triathlon training program? What are the costs? Who are your coaches?

TriMac Coaching is six times per week, with a coaching fee of P3,500.00 per month.

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays are for running. Wednesdays and Fridays are for swimming, and

Sundays for the cycling, with Thursdays at home on a bike trainer. You’ll learn the basics and at the end of three months, you’ll be ready for sprint or beginnerlevel triathlons.

Corporal Rayzon Galdonez and Boy Ramos assist me with the coaching. Coach Rayzon handles the cycling and bike program. He started as an elite cyclist in 1998, and got into triathlon in 2005. He is a consistent podium finisher in the Philippine triathlon scene. Coach Boy, a varsity swimmer in his university days, is tasked with the swim and learn-to-swim program.

Whether it’s just you, a group of friends, your age-group triathlon or corporate team, TriMac Coaching will help you reach your triathlon goals. Through our coaching, we’ll improve your technique, general fitness, sport fitness, sport specific conditioning, knowledge in nutrition, strategy and develop your mental aptitude to improve your race time safely and injury-free.

JOJO MACALINTAL is the owner and head coach of TriMac Coaching. He is a certified ITU level 2 Competitive Coach (Singapore Sports School); certified level 1 Spinning Instructor (MAD DOGG Athletics); a certified TRX Suspension Training System trainer, and was recognized as Coach of the Year by www.swimbikerun.ph (2011 & 2012). You can reach him at 0927-7637930. E-mail: trimacknows@gmail.com; Website: www.jomacknows.com.

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Php 5,200

Available in selected Chris Sports outlets, Primo Cycles (Forbes Town Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig), The Brick MultiSport Store (Mckinley Hill, Taguig), and Triswimbikerun store (Parañaque).

For more details, visit Ogio Philippines on Facebook.

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SO YOU WANT TO TRI…

Picture these: compartments that accommodate shoes and other workout gear, a convertible divider that separates your wet/ dry gear from the shoe pocket, along with a padded section that fits up to 15-inch laptops.

Add a removable external helmet carry strap, side cinch straps for towel or yoga mat storage, and a tube port and internal hanger for hydration. Put all these features together in one bag that’s made of high tensile strength yet lightweight endurance fabric, an abrasion resistant tarpaulin base, and an ergonomic, fully adjustable padded shoulder straps. These are the outstanding features you get with Ogio’s X-Train 2.

Take it to the gym, when traveling, or use it to carry daily essentials. The X-Train 2 has that X-factor you look for in a bag that fits your active lifestyle.

NUTRITION & DIET

EATING RIG H T > M AINTAINING H EALT H Y BODY > R ECIPES > LOADING UP > HY D RATI O N

disease to thrive. Long term, the people who are highly acidic are the ones who develop dreaded diseases easily.

Artificial coloring and flavoring are ingredients that are wholly chemicalbased. Some of these ingredients are actually banned in some countries in the European Union (EU). Although it is allowed in other EU countries, use of these ingredients warrants a warning on the label for undesirable neurological effects such as migraine, blurry vision, and even hyperactivity in children.

As for the spectrum of electrolytes, if you need hydration for the purpose of replenishing electrolyte stores, look for calcium, sodium chloride, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and zinc, at the very least. If your sports drink lacks any of these, then you are a potential candidate for an electrolyte imbalance which is the main culprit for cramps during a race. If your electrolytes are not of the right mix, then it cannot effectively balance the fluids inside and outside the cell walls.

This causes muscles to malfunction, leading to cramps.

“ONE SIZE FITS ALL” HYDRATION

sports drink is usually taken for hydration and as a source of fuel.

There are many commercial brands on the market and these have a certain level of electrolytes for hydration, and sugars for fuel. The idea of a sports drink sounds great, because, technically it doesn’t stay long in the digestive system and it assimilates into the blood stream to be used immediately as energy.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The body converts sugar into glycogen. Glycogen is what the muscles use as energy. However, the flaw lies in the fuel used if the sugars used are refined and there is an imbalance of electrolytes.

INGREDIENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR

First, check your sports drink for the type of sugars used. If it is refined, then stay away from it. Another ingredient to watch out for is artificial coloring and flavoring. Artificial colors are usually written in the ingredients list as a combination of letters and numbers (ex: FD&C Yellow #5), while artificial 08

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flavors can sometimes be labeled as “natureidentical flavor” or straight out “artificial flavor”.

Since most sports drinks position themselves as a “way” to hydrate and replenish electrolyte stores, check the electrolyte component of the drink.

Electrolytes are fluids that carry an electric charge and keep your nerves and muscles functioning properly. It does so by maintaining a proper fluid balance inside and outside the cell wall. A complete spectrum of electrolytes should have calcium, sodium chloride, magnesium, potassium, manganese, and zinc.

WHY DO YOU NEED TO BE CAUTIOUS?

Refined sugars are sugars that have gone through extensive processing prior to being mixed into your sports drink. The refining process almost always includes chemicals in order to reach the desired texture, color, and consistency of the sugar. The refining process leaves traces of whatever is used and is ingested through the sports drink.

These chemicals used to refine the sugars cause acidity in the body. An acid environment allows

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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WHAT’S IN YOUR (SPORTS) DRINK?

WITH MANY HYDRATION PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET TOUTING THE BENEFITS UNIQUE TO THEIR SPECIFIC FORMULATIONS, A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC INGREDIENTS CAN HELP YOU MAKE THE BEST CHOICE. BY HARVIE DE BARON

The other problem with ready-to-drink sports drinks is that it is pre-formulated.

Why is that a bad thing? Each athlete is different from each other. One athlete may sweat heavily, another may be intolerant to certain ingredients, while another may need more energy. Making each of these mentioned athletes drink a “one-size-fitsall” bottle of sports drink may not work.

A more customized approach would be to ingest each “fuel” separately and find the right balance that suits your body. For example, take a gel for energy, electrolyte capsules for electrolyte replenishment, and water for hydration. Find the right balance that works best for you and you can potentially race better.

You can also try fresh, real buko juice for training sessions and shorter races where it won’t spoil. Another alternative is to try to make your own by mixing one liter of water with a pinch of baking soda, fresh lemon or orange juice, and a about two tablespoons of unrefined sugar such as muscovado or raw honey. Making your own means you know exactly what goes into your drink. You have full control over avoiding acid-forming ingredients.

S T R E N G T H & CO N D I T I O N I N G

FLEX IBILIT Y > R U NNING DR ILLS > ST R ENGT H & COR E E XE RC I S E S

THE STRETCH THAT SATISFIES IN THE ADRENALINE RUSH OF PRE- AND POST-TRAINING, IT’S EASY TO FOREGO STRETCHING. BUT HERE’S WHY IT SHOULD BE A HABIT.

BY SAUL ANTHONY I. SIBAYAN, MSS, TSAC-F

erforming stretches is neglected by most athletes; newbies and endurance junkies are no exception. You could be too tired from your workout, or you’re short on time, or you’re just stubborn or lazy. Stretching is important: we can extend our careers in and enjoyment of a sport we love by decreasing the chances of overuse injuries, and enhance performance with improved efficiency and economy through better flexibility and mobility.

Here are examples: You can purchase the most aerodynamic gear to boost your speed on the bike, but you can attain and sustain aerodynamic efficiency through a good bike fit and a lower front-end position on your handlebars or aero bars. In my experience, having a lower front-end position decreases wind drag, leading to a faster ride without expending too much energy. To achieve a low front-end position, you must have good flexibility and mobility of your lower back, glutes, calf and especially your hamstrings. In running, speed is a combination of stride rate and stride length. Range of flexibility and mobility are the two limiting factors in improving stride length. By expanding your flexibility and mobility, you’ll become faster without feeling like you’re losing gas in your tank at the same stride rate.

ACTIVE ISOLATED STRETCHING

I introduce the concept of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS), a method conceived 35 years ago by kinesiotherapist and licensed massage therapist Aaron L. Mattes of Sarasota, Florida. Mattes has co-authored books on sports rehabilitation and authored Active Isolated Stretching: The Mattes Method. AIS is an athletic stretching technique that lengthens muscle and releases fascia (a thin sheath of fibrous tissue enclosing a muscle or other organ) thus providing effective, dynamic, facilitated (using the body’s own action to make it easier) stretching for most muscle groups. AIS provides functional and physiological restoration of superficial and deep fascial areas. It also allows the body to repair itself and to prepare for physical exercise. This stretching technique also works with the body’s natural physiological makeup by improving circulation and increases the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia.

Here are some things that you should be mindful of when performing AIS: ➜ Use your hip flexors and quadriceps to lift your limb actively for the entire range of motion that your body can perform and then exhale as you gently pull with the SKLZ AccuStrap. ➜ The gentle pull should add no more than 5 to 10 percent of the current range of motion and no longer than two (2) seconds for each repetition ➜ Perform eight to ten repetitions per exercise per leg. ➜ Do the entire series of leg stretches on one leg first, before doing it on the other leg.

This helps save time.

You can perform AIS every day at the end of a workout or during your free time.

HOW IT WORKS

In AIS, you don’t hold a stretch for 10 to 30 seconds as you would with traditional stretching exercises. You’ll use a rope like the SKLZ AccuStrap (Chris Sports; P1,379.00) to gently assist in pulling your muscles a little further than what your own body can perform on its own. The AIS promotes the scientific principle called “reciprocal inhibition,” of which the muscle on one side of a joint must relax in order for the opposing muscle to contract.

HAMSTRING

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LEG OVERS To watch the workout videos, visit: endurance.ph/performance/AISmethod

SAUL ANTHONY SIBAYAN is a faculty member of the SportsScience Department of the University of Santo Tomas-College of Rehabilitation Sciences. He had his internship at the Exercise Physiology Laboratory of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and has a Master in Sports Science degree from the United States Sports Academy. He is a certified Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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COVER STORY

TOUGH BATTLES, TOUGHER WARRIOR PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETE MONICA TORRES DREAMS OF SETTING FOOT ON THE PRO PODIUM OF IRONMAN 70.3 AND CHALLENGE-HALF RACES. IN THIS RAW AND HONEST INTERVIEW, SHE TELLS US THE ROAD ISN’T EASY, BUT HER GRIT AND DETERMINATION WILL GET HER THERE. TEXT BY SARAH MORAN WITH LARA PARPAN PHOTOS BY RAMON TAN-MANGILA

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et’s start this story with a little trivia. Monica Torres, who’s raced as a professional triathlete since 2009, first learned about triathlon through her prom date, broadcast journalist Atom Araullo, who, in his younger years, used to be a junior triathlete.

But while he tread another career path, Monica’s love for multisport overshadowed her teen infatuation.

Torres, now 32, never thought that one day, she would become a professional triathlete and the only Filipina racing in the pro category for non-drafting triathlons around the world. Since the Ironman 70.3—a 1.9-km swim, 90-km bike, and a 21-km run—started in the Philippines in 2009, she has held the record for being the fastest Filipina of this course. At the Cobra Ironman 70.3 in Cebu in August 2015, she placed 5th among the pro women with a time of 4:39:37. At the Century Tuna 70.3 in Subic Bay last March 6, she placed 5th overall among the women and 1st for Filipina Elite at 4:39:45.

“As the races get bigger and and tougher, my goals do the same. I want to go where no Philippine triathlete has been before—on the pro podium of Ironman 70.3 and Challenge half-races,” says Torres.

She’s putting in the hours and the mileage.

And how? In the runup to Ironman Vietnam 70.3 in May, Torres joined a four-week training camp in Phuket, Thailand the month before with Z-Coaching led by Jurgen Zack.

The squad consisted of athletes from a wide variety of backgrounds and skill levels—from athletes training for their first Olympic distance race to Kona-qualifying age groupers and professionals such as international pro female Dimity Lee-Duke and Thailand’s top male triathlete, Jaray Jearanai. Torres was all set and gunning for a personal best in the 70.3 distance in mild tropical temperatures on a flat and fast course on May 8, 2016 in Da Nang, venue of the 2nd VNG Ironman 70.3 Vietnam.

HEARTBREAKING SETBACK

But it was not to be. She recalls that frustrating moment: “Right from the start of the swim, I felt a little bit nauseated and low on energy…I forced myself to concentrate and move on from my shit swim, and motivated myself by aiming for a good bike split. But during the bike leg, by kilometer 75, the nausea increased and I just felt extraordinarily tired.

I alternated between giving up and giving myself a mental slap about 10 times already at that point, before I finally stopped at an aid station around the 80-km mark, got off my bike and sat down.

“The disappointment, frustration, and anger that I felt, combined with the confusion of not knowing what was happening to my body, was so overwhelming that I started crying. I was troubled by the fact that even after a few minutes of sitting down, I wasn’t feeling better.

The volunteers were telling me to hydrate and eat, but I was already full on sobbing—the ugly-cry, gasping-for-breaths kind. And before I knew it, I was really short on breath, and I

started feeling numbness on my face, chest, abdomen, arms and hands.” Torres withdrew from the race.

“I don’t make excuses for bad days and I hate to DNF,” says Torres, referring to the acronym triathletes dread, which stands for “Did Not Finish.” “The last time I DNF’ed a triathlon was at the IM 70.3 Gurye in Korea, but that was due to an irreparable broken saddle clamp,” she says.

Torres was taken into emergency care. Her symptoms had gone even before the ambulance started moving, but the doctors in Vietnam took no chances. “I suspected that I had some weird allergy or nutrition problems. I didn’t expect [the doctors] to

YOU NEED TO FOCUS ON GETTING TIMES DOWN BEFORE YOU JUMP ON TO THE NEXT BIG THING. say that they suspected a possible heart attack. But back home, after clearing all my tests—2D Echo, CT Angio, treadmill stress test—and seeing my cardiac enzymes back to normal, my cardiologist concluded it was probably a caffeine overdose that caused the symptoms that eventually led to a panic attack.”

Torres found the next few weeks post-race, agonizing.

“I was angry, because my hard work in Phuket amounted to shit. Disappointed, because not only did I DNF Vietnam, but I would miss two other races I was looking forward to: Thailand Tri-League in Pattaya and Regent 5150 in Subic. Missing races also means losing potential income. I was stressed about not producing enough good results for sponsors in the coming weeks,” she says.

Doctors allowed her to jump right back into training after a brief hospital stay but advised her to dial down the intensity of her sessions. It was frustrating for this perennial top finisher to have to start from what felt like square one. “Right in that first week of training, I was so upset because I felt really weak and slow. I don’t have a heart condition. I only took one week off training and another week really

easy, so why was I feeling so unfit? A couple of times after swim sessions, I actually burst into tears at the Brent school parking lot because it just felt like I had taken a million steps backward.

“I was scared because for the first time, I realized what I was feeling was doubt.”

GETTING BACK ON TRACK

In June, a month after the Vietnam incident, Torres is back in Subic, known for its hot, humid weather and a relatively challenging hilly bike course. She’s due for another stress test and medical checkup, so she’s reining in her training to aid in full recovery. There are her month-long training camps with coach Zack in Phuket twice a year. But when she’s home, Torres joins fellow triathlete and swim coach LC Langit for swim training, and other Subic-based members of the national team like Rambo Chicano, for rides and runs.

A typical training day for Monica Torres includes two long workouts, one in the morning, another in the afternoon that can be as short as a 40-minute swim/run workout or as long as a five-hour ride.

She’s got the training groove back again, and regained the emotional and mental focus that deserted her in Da Nang. Torres feels she’s on track to her goal for qualifying on the pro level in 2017.

“I’m never going to be a Melissa Hauschildt or Gwen Jorgensen,” referring to Hauschildt, an Australian triathlete who won the 2011 and 2013 Ironman 70.3 World Championships and Jorgensen, an American pro who was the 2014 and 2015 ITU (International Triathlon Union) World Champion.

“Right now I’m just taking it one step at a time. I hope to qualify for Ironman 70.3 World Championships as a professional because we have had athletes in the 70.3 World Championships as age groupers, but none yet as professional,” says Torres.

Torres is aiming to qualify professionally for the IM 70.3 World Championships in 2017. It’s a year away, but accumulating the points to qualify has begun in earnest. “I’m just pushing myself to get faster times and qualify [on a professional level] for the 70.3 World Championships,” she says. Professional triathletes qualifying for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships need to compete in

YOU CAN TRI WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS MONICA’S TIPS TO RECOVERING FROM A SETBACK

1 BE HUMBLE ENOUGH TO ASK FOR HELP.

“As a pro athlete, you have to be really tough. You have to learn to deal with pain and failure. But sometimes you have to know when to say ‘I’m tired, I need help.’”

CALL ON FAMILY. 2 “Living in Subic, I’m away from my family and most of

my close friends. It was a big relief to have my parents come and take care of me in hospital. I have come to realize that I am the confident person that I am today, because of the love and unconditional support they have always given me.”

3 ROPE IN YOUR SUPPORT CREW.

“When it gets really tough, I just have to remind myself that I have a great support system behind me. And it is through my wonderful partner, Artur, and my really good friends, Junie and Kim (Mangrobang), who are all triathletes themselves, that I was able to keep going until I got back into my normal routine. They put up with all my drama.

They encouraged me. And the most important part: They made me laugh—mainly by making fun of me—but that’s what real friends do.”

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a series of sanctioned races during the qualifying period. Their top five highest scoring races are counted and it’s the top 35 females in the pro roster that are admitted into the championship. Right now, Torres is ranked number 93 in the Ironman 70.3 global rankings, four notches below the UK’s Leanda Cave, who won the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 world championships in the same year (2012); and three spots below Nicola Spirig of Switzerland, the 2012 Olympic Games women’s triathlon champion.

RAISING STANDARDS IN PHILIPPINE TRIATHLON

As triathlon continues to grow in popularity in the Philippines, with the country proving its dominance in Southeast Asia, Torres hopes to help play a role in developing a long-term and sustainable program to discover and develop elite athletes for a bigger stage beyond the region.

And one issue she feels strongly about is doing away with the “Filipino Elite” category in Philippine triathlons. “Everywhere else except in the Philippines, there really are just two categories: ‘elite’ and ‘age-group,’” Torres points out. Triathlon participation is comprised of two statuses: Elite and Age-Group. The Elite category is raced in by professional triathletes who compete in an international level. Age-Group is the category that non-professional or amateur triathletes race in. In this category, a triathlete competes against other competitors in the same age range (a five-year range) and sex.

In the Philippines, the “Filipino elite” category was created as a category below the elite level and just above the age-group category in acknowledgment of exceptional Filipino triathletes surpassing age-group levels who are yet unable to compete on the same level as international professional triathletes. “I really hope that the Filipino Elite category will be taken out because there’s no need for it. I think it hinders the development of our athletes,” Torres says.

She acknowledges that she has benefited from the Filipino Elite category. Torres placed first in this category for the women at the Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay in 2015 and 2016. But she’s raced that category out of sheer survival in the competitive triathlon scene. “Getting the top Filipino Elite spot for IM 70.3 Philippines events is often more rewarding financially, and in terms of media exposure and recognition, which are valuable to sponsors,” she says.

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But her dilemma remains: “If I race as Filipino Elite, and not Elite (along with the international professionals), how do I get the points that I need to qualify for the world championships? What is more important to me? Do I need points or do I need prize money and media recognition?”

While acknowledging the generosity of sponsors and organizers in awarding prize money to the Filipino-elite category winners, Torres believes that it’s high time to discard the category. “Let’s not baby ourselves. We can compete with professional international athletes.” If sponsors so wished, she suggests that an added bonus be awarded to the top male or female triathlete from the Philippines who podiums in the Elite category, or to the fastest Filipino and Filipina regardless of category.

ENCOURAGING TRIATHLETES

Last June 5, at the Regent 5150, Torres was out on the hot and humid Subic course as a spectator, cheering on the participants. “Even though it sucked not to race in the Regent 5150, my favorite standard distance race in the Philippines, and with a swim right outside my door, I camped out on the bike course and cheered on the racers,” says Torres.

“It was inspiring to see the pros in their element, and fun to watch my friends going for their own personal goals. But it was most inspiring to see all the newbies that day.

I couldn’t help but feel their passion and excitement for the sport, and I was reminded that just a few years back, that was me in their place.

“I started just like everyone else, an adult age grouper not really knowing how to swim, bike, or run. I just kept on doing it,” Torres adds.

Her top tip for beginner triathletes is to “take it easy.” “‘Longer’ does not necessarily mean ‘better.’

When you finish a sprint distance, it doesn’t necessarily mean you should do a longer race the next time. You may be harming yourself,” says Torres. If a newbie wishes to sustain his or her participation in triathlon, constant self-evaluation is necessary. “You need to assess how it went, perhaps join another sprint and get a better time.

Focus on improving your times before jumping on to the next big thing,” she adds.

It’s definitely sound advice that Torres is taking. We’re rooting for her to bring pride to the country and achieve her goal of being the first Filipino professional triathlete to podium in an Ironman 70.3 or Challenge-half race someday.

We hope that day arrives sooner.

“I’ve been using TYR Nest Pro goggles for training and racing for the past four years. They fit well, and are comfortable on the face. It’s also perfect for open water with its wide peripheral range for good sighting. It comes in a variety of colors to match your kit, and also different types of lens—smoke, clear, mirrored—to suit your needs for various training/racing conditions.

BIKE 2016 Specialized S-Works Shiv Tri

“I ride the gorgeous 2016 Specialized S-Works Shiv Tri in Gloss Satin Rocket Red. In non-drafting triathlons, it’s very important to stay aero and be efficient.

The S-Works Shiv Tri frameset and integrated cockpit is designed to be aero and is optimized for crosswinds. It also has an integrated hydration bladder and built-in storage for food and tools. I feel very comfortable on turns and descents, which is not what you would normally expect from a tri-specific bike. Overall, it’s easy to work on and is very versatile, so you can customize it and set it up to your own personal preference. Plus, it looks amazing in glittery, fiery, red orange.

RUN Nike Lunar Tempo 2

“The Nike Lunar Tempo 2 is my favorite training shoe. It’s as light as a racing flat, but has super soft cushioning for longer runs and tempo runs. It’s good for track and speed work as well, because of its responsive ride and neutral ride.

It’s well-ventilated, which is perfect for running in Philippine weather, and it comes in a variety of cool and bright colors. Nike Lunar Tempo 2 is a great all-around training shoe.”

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wimming is a vital skill anyone—from infants to adults, newbies to veterans— can learn and improve on all-year round and not just in summer. This is the mission of Streamline Sports Instruction, established in 2014 by accredited swim coaches to expand interest not just in swimming but in multisport events.

Streamline Sports Instruction held a swimming trial for select media and their kids at The City Club, Alphaland Makati last April to introduce their programs.

“Swimming is for everyone. You can learn at any age and still be good at it, with the right teaching approach,” said Noy Basa, the group’s co-founder and head coach.

“We believe in the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle through

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sports and learning how to swim is a step towards that direction,” he added.

The methodologies of worldrenowned swimming institutions such as Austswim, Total Immersion, and World Aquatic Baby Convention have also been adopted and integrated into the curriculum.

FIRST SWIM: INFANTS AND TODDLERS (ages 1 to 4 years) We use a learn-through-play, nontraumatic approach where we sing songs, play games, and use toys for the children. The 30-minute classes aim to teach the following water safety and familiarization skills: → buoyancy and treading → dipping their head in the water and holding their breath when submerged → going in and out of the pool safely → diving and floating on their backs

Meet Streamline Sports’s Coaches!

Streamline Sports Instruction’s coaches have a combined local and international teaching experience of over 40 years.

They’re composed of former varsity swimmers, Philippine record holders, experienced triathletes, and national team members.

Noy Basa is a competitive swimmer since the age of 10. He has facilitated Total Immersion adult workshops in the Philippines and Hong Kong. He is a competitive endurance athlete racing with the Revv triathlon team, and has made podium in aquathlons, open water swims, and triathlons. He was the fastest Filipino finisher (10:49:43) in the 2015 Ironman in Melbourne, Australia.

Breath control, buoyancy and propulsion are what the kids will learn first. Once these safety and familiarization skills are covered, learning the four strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly) comes much more easily. The Aquanauts Program consists of the following levels: STARFISH: Water Safety Skills → relaxed breathing → proper posture in the water → dipping head in the water → floating on the back BEAVER: Propulsion in the Water → flutter kicks → floating on back while kicking → rotation, gliding, and propulsion GUPPY: Intro to the Long Axis Strokes (basic freestyle and backstroke) → catch-up straight-arm freestyle drills with flutter kicks for freestyle → rotation on the back with arm drills for backstroke

SHARK: Long Axis Stroke Refinement → advanced freestyle drills, with high elbow, proper arm timing and rotation → advanced back stroke drills, with proper arm timing and rotation DOLPHIN: Intro to the Short Axis Strokes (breast stroke and butterfly) → undulation drills (body dolphins) for breaststroke and butterfly → froggy kicks and pull drills for breaststroke → arm drills with undulation for butterfly

RACE READY: SWIM SQUAD It’s all about speed and power through the water without compromising form and efficiency. Kids and adults will gain the confidence to perform in a competitive aquatic environment. We’ll get them race ready and be the best swimmers they can possibly be.

For more information, visit Streamline Sports Instruction on Facebook https://web.facebook.com/ StreamlineSportsInstruction/?fref=ts; Instagram: Streamlinesportsinstruction; or contact them at (0917) 539 1205.

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THE AQUANAUTS: LEARN TO SWIM/ADVANCED KIDS

Alvin Ang has been teaching swimming for nearly 20 years to infants as young as eight months and adults as old as 70. He has completed seminars in Total Immersion, Austswim, Red Cross (life saving) and World Aquatics Babies Convention (WABC), and worked with Total Immersion Philippines, teaching in Manila and Hong Kong.

Al Gonzales received his teacher’s certificate from Total Immersion US after being mentored by its founder, Terry Laughlin.

He took part in coaching workshops and triathlon camps in the US and around Asia. His coaching practice is technical and psychological, focusing on how a solid connection between mind and body in the water leads to a better stroke.

Mike Advincula started swimming competitively under the guidance of Olympian and De La Salle University Green Tankers coach Guy Concepcion. He led the swim team to two UAAP Championships and won medals both locally and abroad. Last July 2015, he completed the 7-km Caramoan Open Water Swim Challenge and finished second for his age group.

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ADIDAS X RIDE REVOLUTION WORKOUT & LAUNCH

APRIL 29, 2016 | MAKATI CITY P H OTO S CO U RT E S Y O F A D I D A S P H I L I P P I N E S

High-energy spin classes for women living the active lifestyle marked the launch of new innovations in Adidas’s cooling technology, Climachill. Integrated into its sportswear, Adidas Climachill regulates body temperature and helps an athlete perform at her best even in searing conditions.

The first spin class at Ride Revolution in Makati City for advanced spin cyclists was led by Ida Paras, Ride Revolution’s lead instructor and a jiu-jitsu black belter. The second class was led by Lexi Gancayco, a former competitive swimmer.

During the free workout sessions, Adidas highlighted the sportand gender-specific designs in its Climachill range. The apparel’s fabric weight and thickness differs between sports to enhance performance functionality. The design profile includes 3D aluminiumcooling spheres strategically located on the back and correspond to areas of the body that warm up faster, to provide cooling sensation on contact. The mesh-like micro fibers transport excess moisture away from the skin and the revolutionary SubZero flat yarns are interspersed with titanium to maximize surface contact with the skin and transfer heat away from the body.

“For me, a race doesn’t begin at a start line. It starts when I first step out to train, with every session helping me to cut off vital milliseconds. Armed with Adidas Climachill, I can push hard to perform all year round,” says Jason Richardson, American hurdler and former world champion, in a press release.

The Climachill collection includes T-shirts, tights, tanks, and footwear that are part of Adidas’s Climazone concept which addresses specific seasonal weather issues to enable elevated performance in unrelenting conditions. Visit www.adidas.com to find select retailers nationwide and www.adidas.com/climazone, and follow the conversation on Twitter and Instagram with #Climachill.

MISSING LINK CYCLING LAUNCH

APRIL 20, 2016 | ROBINSONS GALLERIA CEBU P H OTO S CO U RT E S Y O F J A M E S G O

The Queen City of the South, Cebu, gets another premier cycling store with the opening of Missing Link Cycling last April 20. Missing Link Cycling is the latest addition to the chain of bicycle stores owned

by YKK Bikes, said John Montecillo, chief executive officer and president of YKK Bikes.

The event was graced by Eric Cheng, sales manager of the bicycle division of Kenda Tires, a well-known tire brand from Taiwan which has partnered with YKK bikes for a decade. “As a distributor based in Cebu, we brought Kenda in because they have the whole line, from the most expensive tires, to mid-level, and to entry level,” said Montecillo. He added that as YKK grows in the country, they are working on making Kenda one of the most patronized brands in the Philippine cycling.

Kenda’s 50 years of experience and its stringent quality control give it an edge over other tire brbrands. “Quality control is significantly better than most manufacturers because Kenda, as a brand, has its own factory,” said Cheng, adding that other tire brands outsource the manufacturing of their tires to Kenda.

Kenda sells its tires to most leading bike brands, thus enabling them to understand and develop specific models of tires for specific brands if required. “One of the most significant Kenda products is the Kenda John Tomac Signature Series Nevegal Mountain Bike tire which have been a bestseller not just in the Philippines but all over the world,” said Montecillo.

Kenda opened its new office in Columbus, Ohio and now operates three plants in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, with another opening soon in Indonesia.

Kenda Tires will launch their latest products, through YKK Bikes at the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships this August in Cebu.

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SOLEUS CROSS-COUNTRY CHALLENGE MEDIA LAUNCH

MAY 20, 2016 | MT. SINAI, SAN MATEO, RIZAL P H OTO S CO U RT E S Y O F S A R A H M O R A N

Weekend warriors and serious trail runners are in for a treat as the Soleus Cross-Country Challenge takes place on July 10, 2016.

The backdrop of the Ten Commandments tablets at Mt. Sinai in San Mateo will serve as the gunstart of the 12K and 21K distances.

Along the course, runners can marvel at the magnificent views of Sierra Madre, while traversing rivers, 5 kilometres of single-track trails and fire roads descending into the Casile River, forests, unrelenting uphills and downhills, and fields.

Registration is now open until June 30. In-store registration for the Soleus CrossCountry Challenge is at L Timestudio branches in Megamall, MOA, Market! Market!, Time Gear Trinoma, and Planet Herbs Cafe. For race updates, follow the official Facebook Page and official Facebook Event Page: Soleus Cross Country Challenge.

ROAD TO RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES KICK-OFF APRIL 29-30, 2016 | BONIFACIO HIGH STREET ACTIVITY CENTER, BGC, TAGUIG

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The whole world is getting pumped up with anticipation and adrenaline with less than two months to go before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

TV5 will be the official Philippine broadcaster of the historic international sporting event. “Being the official Olympics broadcast partner is a network’s pride and an affirmation that TV5 is a true partner of sports,” said Sports5 Head Patricia Bermudez-Hizon during the network’s launch on April 29 of its 100-day countdown to the Rio Olympic Games. TV5’s coverage aims to inspire the nation to promote the importance of national and international sports programs and to muster support for the athletes who hope to attain that elusive first gold medal for the Philippines.

National athletes and teams led by the country’s bets, Ian Lariba, the first Filipino table tennis player to qualify for the Olympics, and Filipino taekwondo jin Kirstie Elaine Alora, were in attendance.

Also present were International Olympic Committee representative Mikee CojuangcoJaworski, Philippine Sports Commission’s Akiko Thomson, Philippine Olympic Committee first vice president Jose Romasanta, TV5 president and chief executive officer Emmanuel C. Lorenzana, Sports5 vice president Vitto Lazatin, Media5 first vice president Rod Nepomuceno, and Tropang TNT shooting guard Larry Fonacier.

The launch also included an exhibit of Olympic memorabilia, such as the medals of former Philippine Olympians, Olympic pins from various countries, and the London Olympic torch, and a Wall of Fame featuring Filipino athletes who joined the Olympics since 1928. To get a taste of the events, the crowd was invited to participate in a 20-meter dash, basketball shootout, football challenge, and boxing speedball challenge.

Catch the world’s greatest athletes at the RIO 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21, 2016 live on TV5, AKsyon TV, Hyper, Cignal, and Sports5.ph.

COLOR MANILA BLACKLIGHT RUN

MAY 28, 2016 | FILINVEST CITY, ALABANG P H OTO CO U RT E S Y O F CO LO R M A N I L A

Filinvest City turned into a festive venue as Color Manila Blacklight Run staged its night run last May 28. Some 8,000 participants running the 10K, 5K, and 3K categories were showered with neoncolored powder that illuminated in blacklight.

In the spirit of fun, the runners’ times were not recorded, and medals were awarded to all finishers. An after-race party with DJ Katsy Lee followed, with participants reveling in the colored powder being sprinkled on them.

The fun run raised funds for the Color Manila Foundation which supports projects in the arts and creativity, health and fitness, environment, education, innovation, medical missions, and disaster response.

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THE NORTH FACE DEBUTS NEW OUTDOOR TRAINING PROGRAM AND APPAREL LINE

MAY 1, 2016 | BAGUIO CITY

P H OTO S CO U RT E S Y O F T H E N O RT H FA C E P H I L I P P I N E S A N D T H E N O RT H FA C E . CO M .

To mark its 50th anniversary, The North Face unveiled its latest training platform— “Outdoor Training,” a new workout program consisting of dynamic warmups, endurance jumps, pushups and rotations, single-leg reaches, cross-steps, jump squats, and reverse planks.

Unlike static gyms, this training is set outdoors to stimulate the deepest potential in any athlete.

“Outdoor Training” aims to help participants acquire newfound flexibility, balance, and strength to help you face any outdoor challenge.

The inauguration of “Outdoor Training” was held in Baguio City, known for its beautiful yet challenging terrain and cool climate. The event was graced by Tim Sedo, the brand’s regional marketing manager for Asia. Sedo’s 15 years of experience includes founding Shanghai’s first boutique marketing, design, and media agency dedicated to the promotion of action sports, youth/street culture, and lifestyle brands in China.

FREE OUTDOOR TRAINING EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION. The North Face is offering free “Outdoor Training” experiences in many cities across the Asia-Pacific Region so that urban dwellers can get a taste of this new lifestyle and fitness experience. Join the first wave of “Outdoor Training” enthusiasts.

Contact TNF Outdoor Training via its Facebook page, The North Face PH. The launch of Outdoor Training was complemented by the debut of upgrades to its outdoor apparel, with improvements in windproof and waterproof performance, wearability, and quick-drying ability.

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durability, and also guarantees excellent resistance against strong winds. Their DWR (durable water repellent) treatment also makes them waterproof, ensuring a multilayer protection. Plus points are the jackets’ built-in audio outlets, which address your entertainment needs while freeing your hands for training. Their zipper designs also allow for easy, compact packing. ➜ Quick-Drying and Breathable Made with Flashdry XD technology, the T-shirts in this new lineup have improved sweat absorption and temperature regulation. ➜ Lightweight and Durable The new products’ multi-function knit makes them more lightweight and durable so you can stay dry for longer hours under any “Outdoor Training” environment. ➜ Fashion Meets Function The lineup espouses a minimalistic silhouette in eye-catching colors.

Here is a sample of the brand's new "Outdoor Training" gear:

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Check out the following photos from The North Face (TNF) 100 Philippines 2016 race, which coincided with the debut of the brand's new "Outdoor Training" program and apparel line.

R.O.X. OUTDOOR FESTIVAL 2016

APRIL 16-17, 2016 | BONIFACIO HIGH STREET P H OTO S CO U RT E S Y O F R . O . X . A N D R A I Z A C A B U G WA N G .

Seasoned athletes, weekend warriors, families, and barkadas turned Bonifacio High Street into an adrenalinecharged rendezvous as Recreational Outdoor eXchange (R.O.X.), Southeast Asia’s biggest outdoor superstore, staged its Outdoor Festival.

The two-day R.O.X. Outdoor Festival hoped to develop greater appreciation for the outdoors and inspire people to develop an active lifestyle despite busy lives in the concrete jungle. The event featured endurance-demanding tilts, such as the Zero Gravity Lead Climbing Competition, and the “Last Man Standing” contest organized by Mountain Hardware, one of the premier brands carried by R.O.X. In “Last Man Standing,” 12 participants each stood on a three-foot high pillar for as long as they could. The challenge was won by Macky Frugal, who was on the pillar for a total of four hours and 15 minutes. More than 50 kids up to six years old, most of them with their own bikes, got their share of thrills by participating in the 100-meter Strider Fun Race cycling competition. Jumpstarting the participants’ interest were a photo exhibit of awe-inspiring nature photography and several workshops such as the R.O.X. Outdoor Photography Crash Course by master photographer Winston Baltasar and the Outdoor Survival Crash Course by Expedition and Wilderness Emergency Medical Services Physician of the Philippine Mt. Everest Expedition Team, Dr. Ted Esguerra. The North Face (TNF) Outdoor Training gave a taste of how to prepare for adventures in the wild. Capping the events were performances from bands like Up Dharma Down, and an outdoor film showing of kid-friendly flicks, such as “Happy Feet” and “Ice Age.”

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AboitizPower Speedfest

9th Robinsons Supermarket Fit & Fun Buddy Run

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Raise D’ Roof Bubble Run

Soleus Cross Country Challenge

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40th Milo Marathon (Manila)

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2016 IRONMAN 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship

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