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RACE AROUND THE WORLD

JONG SAJULGA SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE AT THE NEW YORK MARATHON AND IRONMAN MALAYSIA

MAKE YOURSELF SMARTER AND STRONGER DURING THE OFF-SEASON

5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE TRAIL BEHIND THE SCENES: • SPEED50 ULTRAMARATHON • 2014 TRI UNITED 3 • TOUR OF MATABUNGKAY 2014 • R.O.X. MAPAWA TRAIL RUN

GUARDIANS OF THE TRIATHLON GALAXY MEET RAOUL FLORESCA AND MIGUEL LOPEZ, THE BRILLIANT COACHES BEHIND SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S PRIME TRIATHLETES!

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CONTENTS 02 GEAR GUIDE

05 EXPERT ADVICE 06 NUTRITION & DIET

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08 RECOVERY 09 5 WAYS TO ENJOY THE TRAILS 10 COVER STORY 12 PROFILE

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16 RACE RECAP 18 EVENTS 19 EVENT LISTINGS

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS Ah, the great outdoors! Our cover personalities, coaches Raoul Floresca and Ige Lopez, are two triathletes who constantly seek thrill and adventure on trails here and abroad. They share how they got started in their respective outdoor sports, how they fell in love with triathlon, and how they eventually gave back to the community through coaching.

With most triathletes on off-season mode, we share mental strategies on recharging your mind to come back stronger. We also give expert tips on how to maximize the off-season to improve on your weaknesses and techniques without wearing you out. Of course, we feature the latest trail running and triathlon gear on the market.

The world is our playground. This season, get out there and explore!

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I’ve always loved the outdoors, and the most memorable trips I have ever had always included a hike or a trail run. Being one with nature is a great experience because it’s therapeutic and fun. I’m happy to say that eco racing has gained a lot of interest in our country, and this issue is dedicated to the great outdoors.

We should never let go of our conditioning especially with all the upcoming festivities of the holiday season.

One way to keep us motivated is to track our progress, personal records, even the best times of our friends. This is possible through the Strava App, which we will tackle in this issue. We will also discuss nutrition on the go, and zero in on its benefits. This month we feature the pride of the Philippines, our national team for the 18th Asia Masters Athletics Championships held in Kitakami City, Japan last September 19. They shared with us their dreams and aspirations for our country.

Time to enjoy the outdoors and I’ll see you guys at the trails.

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MIGUEL “IGE“ LOPEZ

ITU Level 2 Certified Coach, Endurance Athlete, and Multisport Coach

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STEP IT UP!

BY DR. GAR EUFEMIO

Work on your efficiency in flat terrain running, uphill running, and downhill running.

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What types of run should I master in trail running? How is off-road training different from on-road training?

You have to tackle different terrains so you need to master all kinds of running. First, work on your efficiency in flat terrain running, uphill running, and downhill running then you can work on your skills in traversing varied terrains and elevations, and as running on mixed terrains.

Work on your skills in flat running on roads. For safety concerns, you may opt to run on relatively flat fire roads that are softer on the knees and body.

On relatively flat courses, you can master running efficiently. On long flat courses, you can master regulating your breathing and arm movements.

For uphill running, start on a short hill around 100 to 200 meters with a 4 to 8 percent inclination.

As you improve your form and efficiency, you may progress to steeper hills with a 10 to 15 percent gradient and distances covering 500 to 800 meters.

For downhill running, try to visualize where you want to pass and step on. Think 5 to 10 steps ahead. Downhill running on roads is fine, but doing this on a trail would be safer for your body.

Locate a trail that’s not too rough. Use your arms for support, especially when you’re running on really rough terrain. Strengthening your ankles, legs, and core will make your downhill running much better.

Adding some jumping, skipping, and hopping skills can elevate your game.

On-road training is a good way to master your cardiovascular efficiency and running stride and rhythm. For off-road training,

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familiarize yourself with the changes in rhythm as undulating terrains are always present on trails.

What are the most important gadgets Q to bring in trail running? I want to bring as less as possible because I think the heavier my stuff is, the slower I run.

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A good pair of trail running shoes is the most important gear you’ll ever need. There are different types of shoes for different kinds of trails.

There are shoes for dry trails, wet trails, compact trails, muddy trails, rocky trails, short distance trails, and long distance trails. Having a quick-dry, breathable top, bottoms, and socks would be essential.

If you’re running in unpredictable weather, bring a waterproof, breathable jacket. If you’re running at night, bring a headlamp for night navigation; always have spare batteries with you. Wearing a GPS/HR watch is advisable as it monitors how long you’ve been running, how fast, how far, and how high. If you get lost, you can backtrack to where you started.

Bring nutrition and hydration packs too.

If you know how far you’ll be running on an established trail, then bringing a handheld water bottle or fanny pack is good enough. But if you’ll be running for more than an hour or the whole day, then investing on a hydration pack or hydration vest would be best. You can stuff it with energy bars, trail mix, and hydration needs to keep your hands free. Wear a quick-dry, breathable cap or bandanna to protect your head and neck from the heat.

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Runners are advised to follow a certain schedule as they approach a big race: long- and short-run days, cross-training and recovery days, and extra emphasis on stretching and nutrition.

For shorter categories like 5k, 10k, and even 21k, a quicker tempo is the main goal. Cardiovascularwise, you are ready. But the question is, can you do something to shave precious seconds off your personal best?

The key is in improving explosiveness. Think about it. If you maintain a fixed number of steps per minute, increasing your stride length will make you cover more distance in the same amount of time. The two body parts that you need to work on are the knee extensors and the ankle plantar-flexors (the muscle that makes your foot and toes point down). Stronger quadriceps make you reach and stretch just a little bit further before your front foot hits the ground. Powerful calves allow you to propel your body more forcefully as you push off. So spend more time in the gym. Work with free weights and suspension cables. Focus on high repetitions with emphasis on quick and intense bursts.

Dr. Edgar Michael Eufemio is president of the Philippine Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also the vice president of the ASEAN Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy.

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NUTRITION & DIET

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

FUELING RUNS ON A SENSITIVE STOMACH

Trail running requires varying energy levels, depending on the terrain encountered at any given point during the run.

THERE ARE MANY CAUSES OF RUNNER’S TROTS AND STOMACH CRAMPS. THESE INCLUDE: EATING FOOD NOT OFTEN CONSUMED

When you eat something that you don’t regularly consume, your stomach can act up as a result of the new food. Try not to consume new food at least 48 to 72 hours before a trail run.

Trail running is an entirely different animal from traditional running, and it requires more meticulous planning in terms of nutrition. A trail runner has to take into consideration that aid stations might be non-existent or few and far in between. Trail running also requires varying energy levels, depending on the terrain encountered at any given point during the run.

Since trail running is taxing on the body, planning well is the key to a good run. How long are you planning to go? Are you doing the trail for enjoyment or to achieve a personal best? When you have considered these two factors, then you can plan your nutrition arsenal next. This is a bit tricky as you need to pack as light as possible with the maximum nutritional benefit.

run and supplement with the other options.

But if your goal is to hit a personal best, then eating solids during a trail run is not advisable.

More often than not, solids are packed for fear of feeling hungry during a run. Solids will help you feel full. However, when it comes to providing energy, liquids and gels assimilate faster and are more efficient.

A lot of runners have fallen into the trap of eating too many solids during a race. The result is a heavy feeling in the stomach due to undigested food. Instead of helping you with the race, consuming large amounts of solids may be counterproductive.

Keep in mind that digestion takes energy; energy which you could use for your run instead.

TYPICAL NUTRITION ARSENAL

For a trail run, you’ll need energy sources that assimilate quickly into the body. Fuel sources such as liquids, gels, energy blocks, and caffeinated gels are less bulky than traditional solids. They are also efficient sources of energy for endurance sports. These

Most trail runners have their goto food staples. These are usually sandwiches, cookies, biscuits, and energy bars. If your goal is to simply enjoy, then solids aren’t a problem. You can eat during the

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BETTER OPTIONS

CONSUMING FOOD HIGH IN OIL OR SUGAR

supplements assimilate into the bloodstream quicker as they are digested faster than solids.

You thus get the fastest energy delivery possible.

Eating food that’s too oily or too sugary may lead to indigestion. Stay away from these before a run.

HYDRATION AND ELECTROLYTES

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Other factors you need to consider are hydration and electrolytes. For hydration, drink lots of water but stay away from the distilled variety. If you are lucky enough to run into a vendor selling coconut water, feel free to buy and drink up!

Contrary to popular belief, taking electrolytes does not mean ingesting table salt. A full spectrum of electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride, among others. Taking just one component will cause an imbalance in your body and may eventually lead to cramps.

Lastly, do not forget to practice everything you want to do during race day. Implementing a full-scale sports nutrition plan only on the day of your race can result in a sensitized stomach.

Race day nutrition needs to be practiced during training. This helps your stomach get used to the nutrition plan you have set.

NOT TAPERING OFF FIBER BEFORE THE RUN

Limit your fiber intake 48 to 72 hours before the race to help control your bowel movement.

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NUTRITION AND HYDRATION FOR THE LONG HAUL BY HARVIE DE BARON

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

SPEED UP! BE A BETTER, FASTER RUNNER IN 2 EASY EXERCISES

Here are two exercises that can help unlock your potential of becoming a better and faster runner and triathlete.

BY SEAN SIM

The muscles of your butt are known to be the powerhouse of your hips, which translates to your legs. Their main function is to bring your hip to the back.

This happens during the push out phase of running.

This promotes dynamic shoulder stability and proper arm swing by bringing the elbow all the way to the back of your body.

GLUTE BRIDGE: Static hip stability

01 Lie

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down on the ground with your face up and arms on the side for stability. Bend your knees with only your heels touching the floor.

02 Lift your hips off the floor until your knees, hips, and shoulders are in line. Focus on squeezing your butt while doing the movement.

03 Hold for 2 to 3 seconds.

Return to the starting position and repeat 12 to 20 times depending on your current fitness and strength level.

steps 1 and 2 of the hip lift exercise.

02 Your goal is to hold the position for 30 seconds. You can break down the time to 3 sets of 10-second holds, and then move to 2 sets of 15-second holds, and so on. Again, how long you can hold this position depends on your current fitness and strength level.

Strength training will not make you a faster runner, but it will increase your potential of becoming one.

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LEVEL 1 1DBÂ BENCH BENT-OVER ROW: Learning the movement in a stable position 01 Place

a dumbbell on each side of a flat bench.

02 Place your right leg on the top end of the bench. Bend your body forward from your hips until your whole upper body is almost parallel to the floor.

Place one hand on the other end of the bench for support.

03 Pick up the dumbbell using your other arm, keeping your back straight while holding the weight. Inhale.

04 Pull the dumbbell to the side of your chest, with your forearm almost

perpendicular to the floor when doing the motion. Keep your arm close to your side. Try to keep your trunk as stable as possible.

05 Focus on squeezing the muscles of your back and exhale once you reach the end of the movement. Aiming to bring your elbow all the way to your back helps in performing this move with your back muscles and not with the arms.

06 Lower the dumbbell to step 3. Breathe.

07 Repeat the movement and switch sides.

LEVEL 2 2DB STANDING BENT-OVER ROW: Involves the legs and increases dynamic shoulder stability

a dumbbell in each hand. In a standing position, slightly bend your knees and bring your torso forward by bending your body from your hips. Keep your chest through your shirt as this move promotes a flat back; try to make your back parallel to the floor. Keeping your head up also helps with proper trunk positioning. Inhale.

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the trunk as stationary as possible. Lift the dumbbells to your side with your forearms perpendicular to the floor. Bring your elbows all the way to the back and breathe out. Try to keep your elbows close to the body.

03 Slowly lower both dumbbells to the starting position as you inhale.

04 Repeat this move for the recommended amount of repetitions.

NOTE: 6 to 8 repetitions encourages muscular strength, 10 to 12 repetitions increases muscle size, and 15 to 20 repetitions is for muscular endurance.

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RECOVERY

INJURY PREVENTION > REST > RELAXATION > SEASON BREAKS > DOWNTIME

LISTENING THERAPY

Use your off-season time to make yourself smarter, stronger, and ready for the challenges ahead.

BY CHAD DAVIS

THE MENTAL GAME

RECHARGE YOUR MIND DURING THE OFF-SEASON BY CHAD DAVIS

PROGRAM YOUR MIND Bring positivity into your life and say the following sentences to yourself daily: “I am happy,” “I am prosperous,” “I am healthy.”

Set your goals for the year ahead, write them down, and display in a prominent place.

GO FOR BRAIN FOOD. The brain is the body’s fattiest organ, thus the most important nutrient for the brain is fat.

If you eat a lot of unhealthy fats, however, you end up with an unhealthy brain. Fats that support brain health are found in foods like olive oil, coconut oil, nuts, and avocados. Omega 3 essential fatty acids found in seafood are ideal too. Other great brain food include berries, eggs, and complex carbohydrates (green vegetables being the best variety).

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HYDRATE. If you are eating fresh produce that contain high levels of vitamins and minerals required for a healthy mind, then you must drink water; this is essential for optimum absorption of beneficial nutrients.

SOOTHE YOUR BRAIN. Drink Chamomile Tea. You are not only hydrating your body, you are soothing your mind as well as it is known to alleviate stress.

NOURISH YOUR MIND. Nourish your mind and soul by helping others. It can be as simple as paying close attention to a loved one or smiling at the people around you. Get involved in various charity works. Be grateful for all your blessings. Think of friends and colleagues who have helped you. Send them a text message or an email, call them, or pay them a visit.

ENRICH YOUR MIND. Learn new things. Read books on your sport (especially before bed as it helps you sleep better), listen to audio books of motivational sportsmen, listen to podcasts on nutrition, and watch educational clips.

CHALLENGE YOUR MIND. Try something new, exciting, and challenging. Go to a foreign country for a hiking holiday. Trail run for the first time, or go rock climbing. Do crossword puzzles or play board games. Watching television is generally a passive activity that does little to enhance your brain function.

GIVE YOUR MIND A REST. Sleep is known to enhance your memories and help you “practice” and improve your performance of challenging skills. A single night of sleeping only four to six hours can impact your ability to think clearly the next day.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR SECOND BRAIN. Your gut is your “second brain,” and your gut health impacts your brain function, psyche, and behavior.

How can you improve your gut flora during the off-season? Go for brain food as well as probiotics like kimchi and sauerkraut and prebiotics like green bananas.

Chad Davis is a Wellness Coach, a blogger, an F&B consultant, and trainer.

He loves participating in marathons and Ironman events. Read his works at primedforyourlife.com.

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After a long season of training and racing, you need to let your mind and body rest and recover so that you can start the next season refreshed and ready.

Here are some ways to use your off-season time to make yourself smarter, stronger, and ready for the challenges ahead.

Music does a good job of calming you down, recharging your spirit, and rejuvenating your mind.

The best music to listen to is your favorite, whether it’s rap, country, soul, pop, or hip hop. I love Australian hip hop and count Hilltop Hoods, Joelistics, Mantra, The Tongue, Bliss N Eso, Briggs and Thundamentals as my favorite artists. Apart from the upbeat tempo, the lyrics are often inspiring and have a lot of meaning.

Besides music, it is also great to listen to podcasts or audio books where you can learn about anything and everything, from economics, nutrition, and triathlon to languages and cooking. Apart from podcasts on triathlon and nutrition, I also like comedy podcasts. I firmly believe that comedy is the best medicine; comedy shows make me smile, laugh, and feel great.

Music, comedy, and educational podcasts-all these help refresh and recharge the mind. In today’s crazy world, we all need to de-stress and find pockets of sheer happiness.

BAGS BUILT TO GO THE DISTANCE Endurance athletes need to be physically and mentally conditioned before a race but they must also have the gears needed to survive the sport’s grueling grind.

To carry all their musthave’s, they need a bag that will match their active lifestyle. Ogio Endurance 9.0 Transition Bag is that bag. It is made out of lightweight fabric with high tensile strength, a durable abrasion-resistant tarpaulin base, and a crush-resistant lockable armored pocket.

Superior in versatility, it has multiple partitions that organizes ones race requisites. From ventilated dirty clothes and shoe compartments, to a helmet storage and hydration and nutrition organization sections, this bag is built to go the distance. Its backpack conversion system allows one to transition from carrying to wearing the bag, attesting to its flexibility. Adding to its suite of outstanding features are its adjustable shoulder straps with integrated carry handle for easy transport. Having these qualities, it’s been hailed as the official bag supplier of IRONMAN North America.

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WAYS TO ENJOY THE TRAILS

BY PENNY NEPOMUCENO

new challenges. But trail running is all about humility, adventure, and exploration. Embrace the challenges!

Penny Nepomuceno is a Barre3 instructor, an occasional ultra runner, and a UP Mountaineer. She is now passionate about bike touring and she’s planning another bike trip to Burma this year.

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ENJOY It’s okay to slow down, stop, and smell the flowers. Even on my training runs, I’d find myself stopping to enjoy the scenery. I remember a race in Camarines Sur where the halfway point was a waterfall pool; I jumped in and stayed for at least 30 minutes, goofing around with other racers and just enjoying the water, mindless of the running time.

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GO NATURAL I used to have my earphones attached whenever I would head out to run. Listening to music may have made running more pleasurable and may have even improved my performance. But a few years back, I tried running without my iPod. I began to appreciate how my mind could be clearer while running without it. Listening to the wind, the chirping of birds, and the sound of dried leaves crunching on my feet—these have been my deepest connection to nature. The feeling can be very liberating; it’s the utmost feeling of freedom.

SHOW RESPECT Let others enjoy the trails too. Since trail running will require bringing your hydration system and a few snacks, be sensible and carry all your waste back with you. You are not only sharing the trails with other people, there are creatures who live there too. Give way to faster runners and mountain bikers. Stay on marked trails. Don’t litter. Leave no trace.

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EMBRACE THE UNEXPECTED You have to know and accept that trail running is not the same as road running. Unlike paved roads whose terrain you can easily assess, trails can offer a lot of surprises. Running on trails offers a new rhythm.

You have to deal DOWNLOAD THE FREE with slippery rocks, INTERACTIVE steep ascents, and EDITION to see more photos technical descents. and know Penny’s I have heard a lot favorite trails in the country. of seasoned road runners complain about their much slower pace on their first trail run attempt. You will definitely be slower on the trail, and so you must leave your ego at home and be humble enough to embrace the unforeseen. Look at it as a journey. If you get lost, which can be very likely, look at it as an opportunity to explore.

IT’S OKAY TO WALK It’s not about split-times and world records here; trail running is more relaxed and fun. Even top trail runners would say that their pace on the trail is slower than that on the road. Only a very small percentage would run every step. The natural terrain has a lot of obstacles that will force you to slow down. Most regular trail runners would walk the ascents (fast walk), and run the descents and flat sections.

Walking is okay when you’re on trails, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

You are away from the hustle and bustle of the city; enjoy every step.

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You’re out of your comfort zone.

You’re in a strange and familiar place, and there are a few responsibilities you must carry with you as you enter roads less traveled.

Here, a few things to keep in mind.

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TRAIL BLAZERS Raoul Floresca and Miguel Lopez are the coaches behind the country’s most exciting athletes.

Find out what keeps them going!

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t was almost noon, and we were out on the road under a sweltering sun. Chatting with triathlon coaches Miguel “Ige” Lopez and Raoul Floresca, however, it felt like we were on a seaside resort, chilling out with bottles of beer on hand.

With Raoul’s longish jet black hair and Ige’s easy demeanor, the two seem like happy-go-lucky laidback dudes. But as anyone who has ever trained with them will tell you, these guys are dead serious about the sport. They know how and when to push your limits in order to bring out the very best in you!

Before this dynamic duo became coaches, they were kick-ass athletes. Ige started out as a mountaineer in college, getting a rush out of scaling new heights. Raoul was a mountain biker, initially cycling his way through winding trails at leisure before getting involved in a slew of races.

“We love dirt!” Ige says, explaining their passion for the great outdoors.

Raoul adds, “It’s that sense of freedom you have when you’re out there. When you run in the city, you still feel a bit claustrophobic with all the buildings and all the people. But when you’re out on the trail in the middle of nowhere, there’s a sense of liberation.”

Because the terrain isn’t flat, there are different challenges to be faced. All your senses need to be alert, Ige says, or you face the consequence of a missing a step or going in the wrong direction.

Which is why some athletes aren’t exactly fond of off-road challenges. Ige says, “They don’t like the discomfort of the trail.”

Ige eventually discovered adventure sports through his mountaineering buddies just as Raoul got into trail running, and later on triathlon.

Fine athletes both, it wasn’t long before they found themselves winning in the age groups, and then coming out on top overall. Friends and colleagues naturally gravitated to them for advice. Ige drew from his wellspring of experiences, both as a sport enthusiast and a competitive athlete. Raoul got his cues from books, as he tended to geek out on stuff that interests him.

He was particularly inspired by the story of Dean Karnazes, who is known by one and all as the Ultramarathon Man. Raoul says, “On his 30th birthday, he just decided to run. He felt that he was going nowhere in life so he started running. He went home the next day. His story is that anyone can get into the sport.”

IGE’S WORDS OF WISDOM:

“Patience is key.

If you’re not patient to see the results, then you won’t see the results. Some people, after a month of training, they start getting impatient. They ask why they’re not good yet. That’s not how it goes.

What you do now will reflect on your performance next year. It’s really a lifestyle. If you don’t embrace it, then it will all be for nothing.”

RAOUL’S WORDS OF WISDOM: “The one piece of advice I always tell my students and I try to apply as well to life:

Trust the training.

We train to prepare for the big race.

At the end of the day, when race day comes, we always tell our students that this is just the icing on the cake.

For the past three to six months, you put in all the hard work to prepare for this one race. Trust the training.

You trained a lot. You trained so hard.

You improved so much. You’re ready for this. The same applies outside the sport. Whatever you prepare for, you just have to trust that you’re prepared for what you set out to do.”

Raoul and Ige were only too happy to help aspiring athletes. In their own way, they felt that they were giving back to the sport that has given them so much. Through the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP), the two enlisted in a coaching certification program. Ige spent a week training in Singapore under the International Triathlon Union for Level 2 certification.

It was there that he got exposed to the training standards of international coaches from South Africa, Australia, and America.

Raoul underwent a Level 1 certification course in the country, which focused on grassroots and community building efforts.

For these guys, coaching is a vocation, and one that they are proud to refer to as their life’s work. Raoul is particularly delighted when he sees his students accomplish what they set out to do. He says, “A lot of them, they start out with almost zero base. After a few months, they’re very happy because they never thought that they’d be doing a triathlon. Seeing them with that sense of fulfillment is already fulfillment for me.”

Ige agrees, “You can actually see the changes in them, physically, mentally. My heart just fills up with joy when I see them so happy. And their auras, they change for the better. They become beautiful persons, and knowing that I had something to do with that is priceless.”

In the future, Ige hopes to be instrumental in producing world-class Filipino athletes who will make the country proud. As for Raoul, well, he’s still going after every triathlete’s dream: Kona! He says, “Everyone dreams of doing the world championships. It’s actually still a dream of mine: to compete in Kona. That’s like the mecca of the sport. After that, I’ll be more than okay. Off season na!”

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HOOKED FOR LIFE!

JONG SAJULGA, THE FIRST FILIPINO TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE IN IRONMAN MALAYSIA AND THE TCS NEW YORK MARATHON, TALKS ABOUT THE SPORT HE SO LOVES! A competitive person by nature, Felipe “Jong” Sajulga III found himself drawn to the world of triathlon. At the invitation of a basketball teammate in 2009, he started training for his first event two months hence. He finished fourth in his age group, which was remarkable for a newbie. The following month, he accomplished his first podium finish, placing second in his age group. Five years later, he was sweating it out at Ironman Malaysia, his 50th race.

Here, Jong reveals his triathlon success secrets.

What got you hooked to triathlon?

The challenge of doing and balancing three disciplines was very enticing for me. It hurt so good during my first race that the adrenaline rush was so addicting. I “ Don’t sulk after knew right there that I a bad race. Take the will be doing triathlons positive, evaluate, for a very long time. More and move on. There is importantly, I realized that no better feeling than it made me live a much redeeming yourself healthier lifestyle: less by having a great partying, less drinking, and bounce back race.” less guiltless eating.

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You were one of the first Filipinos to participate in Ironman Malaysia.

How was your experience like?

The trip was awesome. I was there a week early so I was able to acclimatize, check out the course, and do some sightseeing. The race was really tough, and the “the toughest show on Earth” tag was very appropriate. Setting a new personal best time for an Ironman on a not so friendly course was very satisfying, but missing out on a Kona slot by 6 minutes left a bad taste in my mouth. I will definitely go back there, maybe a couple of years from now, to take care of unfinished business.

You also participated in the New York Marathon. Tell us about your experience.

The TCS New York Marathon was my second pure marathon and my fourth overall after doing two Ironman races. The course is already tough in itself but the wind made it tougher with gusts as strong as 30mph coming from all directions. Temperature was as low as mid 30°F so it was tough for me. I was surprised that I was still able to finish under three hours despite these conditions. My first goal was to qualify for the Boston Marathon 2016, which meant that I should go under the 3 hours and 5 minute-qualifying time for my age group, and second was to go sub 3. With an official time of 2:55:37, I achieved both and I’m so stoked to have done it in one of the world’s marathon majors.

What is the greatest lesson that triathlon has taught you?

To never get too high or too low emotionally, some call this as having a “short-term memory.”

When you win or have a great race, you have all the right to enjoy and savor that feat, but not for long because you are only as good as your last race. Use that emotional high to carry you over your next training block and race. On the other hand, it is during bad days/races that you learn a lot. Instead of sulking in disappointment, take the positive, evaluate, and pinpoint what went wrong, move on, and work on them to prevent it from happening all over again. There is no better feeling than redeeming yourself by having a great bounce back race.

What is your ultimate goal?

The ultimate goal is to someday get a slot in the ultimate race, the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

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Since registering for Ironman Malaysia last March, all of Jong Sajulga’s training efforts have been geared towards it. Apart from getting as much information he can about the race course, he also prepared his mind for a tough race. He says, “Full distance racing is so long that the mental aspect, for me, is as important as the physical aspect.”

Here, he shares the basic week structure of his preparation:

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“Uh oh. Victor Espiritu just stole your KOM.” If you are a regular on Strava, then receiving messages like this is all too common.

Developed in the United States, Strava is a running and cycling app that uses GPS and divides bike rides and runs into “segments.” Hill segments are usually contested, and the fastest athlete up the hill is deemed “KOM” or “QOM” refers to King of the Mountain or Queen of the Mountain, as the case maybe.

Athletes have come to love Strava for a number of reasons: n STRAVA WORKS AS A GPS FOR BIKERS using smart phones to track their ride. Strava has a record of everyone who has ever ridden or ran a route with a GPS. Because of its large database, Strava can estimate your power output for a particular segment. Note: For rides more than two hours, where the phone’s battery life becomes an issue, most riders use a GPS-enabled cycling computer or triathlon watch to record their rides then upload to Strava afterwards. n STRAVA RECORDS EVERYTHING, from your performance on flat roads and well-trodden courses to running events. With Strava, you can compare yourself to everyone who has ever ridden that same course or segment. You can also keep track of races you have done in the past, so you can “compare yourself to

yourself”. You can also use it to track your personal best times. n STRAVA HAS CLUBS SO YOU CAN COMPARE YOUR EFFORTS to that of your teammates and friends. Instead of comparing yourself to the pros, you can have bragging rights among your buddies. n STRAVA GIVES OUT MONTHLY CHALLENGES like ride 300 kilometers or climb 10,000 feet in one week. If you complete the challenges, you are eligible to purchase bike jerseys to commemorate your accomplishment.

Overall, Strava is a fun app that can be used as a training tool too. It’s like Facebook for athletes where you can give a friend a thumbs up for a particularly good workout. Indeed, when Lance Armstrong went in hiding during his drug scandal, he was still in Strava under the alias Juan Pelota. In fact, many professional cyclists and triathletes post their workouts on Strava. It’s pretty cool to see how fast these guys are day to day.

Don’t be too enthusiastic though. Don’t go chasing KOMs or trying to reclaim lost KOMs. Some riders have gotten into accidents as they chased after KOMs. Incidences of Strava-doping, where athletes use remote control cars, motorcycles, or cars to claim KOMs, have also been reported. Have fun with the app, but save your best efforts for the actual race!

Arland Macasieb is a professional triathlete, MA exercise physiologist, 3x Philippine National Triathlon champion, 2x South East Asian Games medalist, Philippie Ironman record holder, Philippine Hour record holder, and CEO of Filipino American Triathlon Club.

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They’ve long known that they don’t have the power over time, but the Asia Masters Athletics Team believes that now is their chance to make a difference and inspire future Filipino athletes.

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They’re not the usual faces you see during much-celebrated triathlon races here and abroad but we assure you this: they are accomplished, topnotch personalities who are pillars of strength, endurance, and discipline.

Here, we meet the 19-strong athletes who made up the Philippine delegation that battled it out with other Asian contingents during the 18th Asia Masters Athletics Championships (AMAC) at Kitakami City, Japan last September 19, 2014.

Most are former national athletes with long years of competitive experience. Everyone is over the age of 35; 39, the youngest and 62, the oldest.

There’s one thing very perceptible about this group when they arrived for the photo shoot.

They’re the strongest and toughest in their respective sport, yes, but they are admirably humble. Most of them were quiet, preferring to stay in a corner. Others might think they’re snobs, but they are just unassuming individuals who shine brightly even in the absence of spotlight.

PRIME PLAYERS The final delegation was formed about six months before the 18th AMAC. Most are national athletes like Elma Muros, Erlinda Lavandia, and Margarito Baniqued. Those who aren’t had to go through rigorous screening, competing in local masters competitions held in Manila and Cebu. Aside from passing the set performance standards, they also had to be endorsed by an incumbent team member.

Pressure always comes with the opportunity to represent the country in the global arena. This is understandable as many expect the team to bring honor to the country. But rather than get stressed, the members were even more motivated to do well and give their best shot.

Their efforts paid off when they were able to win 3 golds, 2 silvers, and 5 bronzes. Edward Kho, team marketing manager says, “Our campaign in the recent 18th AMAC can be considered as very successful. With only 19 athletes, we were able to seize a handful of medals and win against over 3,000 other athletes across Asia, including a very formidable Japanese squad.”

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Although athletics is an individual sport, it can be a perfect model of how a cohesive team could be successful. All it takes is for each member to be genuinely concerned with one another.

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN Erlinda Lavandia, known as “Asia’s Javelin Queen” is one of the team’s greatest inspirations.

Introduced to the AMAC at the age of 45, Erlinda is the most senior member of the Philippine contingent.

Now, the 62-year-old Baguio City-based former policewoman is a role model to her teammates.

According to her, “As long as my body allows me to train and compete, I will continue to represent the country and bring honor to it.”

Lavandia once again proved her athletic prowess as she led the group anew after bringing home one gold, two silvers, and one bronze medal in the 18th AMAC. She recorded a 30.05 meter distance in the 60-64 age bracket javelin contest.

She bagged her silver medals from the discus throw and shot put competitions.

The five-time South East Asian Games and four-time World Masters Athletics (WMA) gold medalist is currently preparing for the 23rd WMA competition to be held at Lyon, France on August 2015. A year earlier, during the 22nd WMA in Puerto Alegre, Brazil, Lavandia secured a gold medal in the javelin contest as she threw a distance of 39.83 meters, a full 10 meter farther than the runners-up from Hungary and Finland.

DANILO FRESNIDO • Gold in Javelin Throw *new Asian Masters record EMERSON OBIENA • Gold in Pole Vault JOHN LOZADA • Bronze in 800m MARGARITO BANIQUED • Bronze in 5000m Walk

SALVE BAYABAN ELENITA PUNELAS JEANETTE OBIENA VICTORINA CALMA • Bronze in 4x100m Relay EMERSON OBIENA JULIO BAYABAN JOHN LOZADA EDWARD KHO • Bronze in 4x400m Relay

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Lavandia is seen to be included in the AMAC’s future hall of fame list, having been considered as one of the best javelin throwers in the history of Southeast Asia.

INSPIRING EACH OTHER Apparently, the team found a family in each other’s company. Most of the time, the more senior members like Erlinda Lavandia, Danilo Fresnido, and Margarito Baniqued acted as coaches to the younger ones. “We benefitted a lot from their high level of athletic skill and vast experience,” Kho explains.

Expressing her long time admiration for Elma Muros-Posadas, who is known as “Asia’s Long Jump Queen,” sprinter Susan Ealdama says, “She’s one of my greatest inspirations as a track and field player since I was a teenager. A few days before the 18th AMAC, I was star-struck when I met her for the first time and I was privileged to sit beside her on the airplane.”

She also acknowledges Edward Kho as her “skilled coach” because the latter is also a professional strength and conditioning coach.

Being in the same field has made the bond of pole vaulter-brothers Edward and Emerson Obiena stronger, and they have earned another ‘brother’ in the name of their fellow athlete, Antonio Chee, Jr..

BRAND AMBASSADORS For this year’s edition of the AMAC, the Philippines Masters Athletics Team was supported by L Timestudio and SOMA sports watch. Just as L Timestudio is a game changer in the presentation of fashion watches, the team is also a game changer

ASIA MASTERS ATHLETICS TEAM

EDWARD KHO, 41 > 400m and 4x400m relay MARIO DE SANTOS, 51 > 200/ 400/ 800m DANILO FRESNIDO, 42 > Javelin throw MARGARITO BANIQUED, 55 > 5000m walk ANTONIO VALERIO CHEE JR., 39 > Pole vault JOHN LOZADA, 41 > 800m run, 1500m run, 4x400m relay EDWARD OBIENA, 48 > Pole vault, 4x100m relay EMERSON OBIENA, 50 > Pole vault, 4x100m relay ERLINDA LAVANDIA, 62 > Javelin throw, discus throw, shot put, hammer throw

in the sports scene, having broken the norm that aging is akin to retirement or inactivity.

“We’d like to believe that our team was chosen to be L Timestudio’s brand ambassador because we embody the brand’s essence which is a statement of personality, lifestyle, and individual style,” relates Kho. With her SOMA sports watch, Ealdama says she doesn’t have to worry about writing down her sprint times because it has a chronograph function that records lap/split times.

“Since I strictly stick with my daily schedule in order to achieve life balance, I like that I can set an alarm at three different times in a day, so that I can be reminded when it’s time to finish my work, to start training at the oval, or work out at the gym,” she adds.

Edward Obiena describes it as “ergonomically designed, robust, fashionable, and durable.”

rather of appreciation and giving hope to everyone that age doesn’t matter when it comes to the pursuit of dreams.

Ealdama who is also a UP professor, shares her advocacy: “I want to go to as many schools as I can around the country (and even abroad where Filipinos are) to create the next generation of national athletes like Elma Muros-Posadas who walk the talk, and are epitomes of proactivity and positivity.”

The team is very happy about the growing number of Filipinos who are getting into sports and a healthy lifestyle. “Hopefully with our humble contribution as a team, we can increase the awareness and desire of more Filipinos to be more physically active especially because obesity cases in the country are on the rise,” Kho says.

Do they think that they’ve already reached the peak of their sporting career? Emerson Obiena, who is also a fitness trainer and training coach, says, “In our situation as master athletes, we move ADVOCACY-ORIENTED up to an older age category every five years so we When asked how they want to be remembered can’t say we had already reached our peak. Every as athletes, their answer is simple: as athletes who five years is another opportunity to excel.” have defied the common assumption that “The peak of my sporting career will aging means slowing down. They celebrate be the point when those whom I have DOWNLOAD THE FREE their age, and by that, they keep doing inspired, and coached would be making INTERACTIVE EDITION what makes them happy and lively. breakthroughs in their own way of to see more As they put it, “the intensity of one’s promoting sports and talent development photos, contents, and event aspirations is directly proportional to his in themselves, their families, and their highlights athletic performance.” communities,” Ealdama says.

Wisdom comes with age--and their goals

So there, they’ve made it clear. These have become advocacy-oriented, promoting a great sports heroes are not stopping anytime new way of seeing this stage of life. Aging is not soon. If there’s such a road called “path of athletic a process of deterioration and depreciation, but immortality,” they’ll probably take that.

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TOUR OF MATABUNGKAY 2014 OCTOBER 17-19,2014 BATANGAS CITY

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The much-awaited road cycling event of the year garnered a total of 442 registered cyclists who biked around the idyllic routes of Nasugbu, Lian, Calatagan, Balayan, and Tuy in Batangas. Tour of Matabungkay 2014 was categorized into Open Category, 25-35 Age Category, 36-45 Age Category, 46 and above Age Category, Women’s Open Age Category, and Team Manager’s Category. It was divided into four stages: a 40km Individual Time Trial, an 88km road race, a 143 km road race, and another road race which covered a distance of 130km. All four AGE TO VIE EP bike stages started at Matabungkay Beach Resort.

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OCTOBER 25-26,2014 DANAO CITY BOARDWALK, CEBU

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One hundred and twenty eight participants put their speed to test at the Speed50 Ultramarathon, a 50km race held in preparation for the Speed50 Series which kicks off in February 2015. The Speedsters bravely covered the out and back race course which featured uphills and downhills, and passed through two Cebu towns, Carmen and Catmon, before looping back to the finish line in GE TO VIE PA Danao. The race flagged off at 10pm E of October 25 and had a cut-off time of 6am, October 26. There were men’s and women’s open categories as well as an age grouper division.

Next year, the Speed50 series, which is composed of three ultramarathons, will be held on February, May, and August. The overall champion will compete in October 2015 at the TNF100 Singapore (TheNorthFace100 Singapore) 50km category.

Speed50 Ultramarathon is organized by Miles Multisport and supported by Altra Zero Drop Running Shoes.

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2014 TRI UNITED 3

OCTOBER 26,2014 SUBIC BAY, ZAMBALES

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Unilab Active Health triathletes August Benedicto and Anna Stroh outperformed 670 other triathletes in the strengthsapping 2014 Tri United 3 event which kicked off at 6am last October 26, 2014.

AGE TO VIE EP The race, which covered a total distance of 112.9km (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run), started at the Dungaree Beach, Subic Bay Freeport, traversed along SCTEX, and culminated at Alviera in Porac, Pampanga.

It was categorized into Male and Female Age Groups, Team Competition, and Relay 2 or 3 Members Open. Unilab Active Health presented the event while Bike King served as its organizer.

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Made up of 11k, 22k, PAGE TO VI LE and 42k categories, participants of the race marveled at the captivating rustic view of Cagayan’s countryside, towering waterfalls, thrilling trails, and fascinating mountains that greeted them along the way. Recreational Outdoor Exchange (R.O.X.), Southeast Asia’s biggest outdoor superstore, spearheaded the event’s roster of sponsors. This is their second time to support the event.

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bracket top finishers will also be announced. Besides the full marathon distance, CM will also have the 5K Blitz, a shorter distance category.

Meanwhile, close to 1,000 participants and visitors are expected to turn up for the 5th installment of CIHM. The race route, covering a total of 21.0975km, will encompass a combination of paved uphill and down slopes and intermittent segments of dirt trails. But what would differentiate CIHM from the usual running experience of avid runners is that it will take the race participants to key historical hotspots on the remarkable isle. There are 300 slots to be opened for the 21k distance while 150 slots will be available for the race’s 10k challenge. There will be no qualifying time to join both categories.

Registration for the two races is ongoing and will run until the year ends.

However, it might be closed as soon as race participation quota is reached.

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4TH CLARK-MIYAMIT FALLS TRAIL ULTRA (CM50) NOVEMBER 23,2014 CLARK,PAMPANGA

The ultramarathon realm is yet to witness another ultimate ultra-race with the 4th Clark-Miyamit Falls Trail Ultra, better known as the CM50. The CM50 is not only one of the first ultramarathon trail races in the country, it is also the first Philippine-based race accredited by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) and one of the few races in Asia that’s a UTMB-Qualifier.

Not for the faint of heart, CM50 is divided into 50 miles and 60k distances. It will have an out-and-back course connecting Clark to Miyamit Falls in Porac, Pampanga.

The route will have runners going through the tennis court area of Clark Parade Grounds at Clark Freeport Zone, Gate 14, Sacobia River, Puning Spa, Sitio Target, up the dirt road covering the sugar cane plantation, Sitio Ebus (Aeta community), down to the expansive Pasig-Potrero River, the parallel dirt road along SCTEX, Crow Creek (Sapang Uwak), then up to Miyamit Falls and its peak, and back to Clark. Top male and female finishers will receive a free entry to the 2015 edition of The North Face (TNF) 100 Philippines. Any CM50 runner who breaks the course record of 10:24:44 gets a complimentary 2015 HARDCORE 100 slot. This year’s race is expected to be the most competitive edition with fast and seasoned strong runners representing 74 local teams and foreign runners from Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore completing the tough field. The 2015 edition is expected to TIN FERRERA build up more excitement as the race becomes part of the Asia Trail Master Series.

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The running community will once again converge in historical Corregidor Island to participate in twin events: the 2nd Corregidor Marathon (CM) and the 5th Corregidor International Half Marathon (CIHM).

The 2nd CM will reprise what runners has come to recognize as the “toughest marathon in Asia.” With the grueling distance of 42.195km, the event is designed to be the common battleground of marathoners, ultramarathoners, and triathletes.

Next year’s competition is expected to be tougher as the marathon course takes a double loop of Corregidor’s terrain. The first loop is distinct from the second in that the first would entail runners to survive a long expanse of tricky trail. The race is an open competition. All participants, upon crossing the finish line, will receive a Finisher’s Medallion and a rank-indicated Finisher’s Trophy. The male and female overall winner will be declared as Corregidor Marathon Man and Woman, respectively. Age

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APRIL 2015 CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION For trail runners, nature lovers, adventure-seekers, and those who simply want to get away from the urban-strapped grind, the Cordillera Great Traverse (CGT) presents an ideal venue to enjoy the beauty of nature at one’s own pace.

The CGT aims to be the longest and most scenic sustainable trekking/hiking destination in the Philippines, with the ambition of landing a distinguished place among the best trekking destinations in the world, which includes the Appalachian Train (3,500 km, USA), the Great North Walk (250 km, Australia), Drakensberg (220 km, South Africa), and GR20 (180 km, Europe).

Once in place, the linked trails of the CGT will afford visitors the opportunity to hike, run, or trek along the area of their choice at their desired distance and duration. The entire traverse covers approximately 440 kilometers, beginning from the postcard-worthy Sagada (Mountain Province), connecting and passing through Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Ifugao, Benguet, and culminating in Baguio City, with several thousand meters of elevation gain and loss.

CGT operates under the organization Philippine Trail Conservation and Events, Inc. (Philtrace), consisting of National Geographic explorers, adventurers, nature lovers, ultra runners, environmentalists, mountaineers, and fitness enthusiasts. Team Rescue 8 is also supporting the event. Come April 2015, a race to cover the entire traverse in the fastest known time will take TIN FERRERA place to officially inaugurate the CGT.

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