I started this blog wanting it to be a journal of every bit of my experience in the outdoors be it mtbiking or running. However, as it has always been my passion to write and to talk about all of my other interests, experiences and encounters, I have thought of making this blog as a journal of what the world gives me to take and to share beyond running and mtbiking.
There’s something new from Under Armour and it is not just a new gear! It’s the UA RUN CREW!
Under Armour’s UA Run Crew is a tailor-made program for active lifestyle enthusiasts and aspiring runners as it provides a step-by-step guide towards a person’s objective in running.
A collaboration between Under Armour and APEX Sports Training Systems, the program will be consist of community runs every Saturday that comes along with an in-depth seminar with fitness experts to flesh out every essential aspect of running, including dynamic warm-up exercises, injury prevention, race day nutrition and more.
Be part of the UA RUN CREW! Be there at the grand launch this Saturday, October 1 at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater. Under Armour Brand Ambassadors led by Piolo Pascual and coaches Jim and Toni Saret will be there!
Interested parties can check more details or register throughhttp://www.coachjimsaret.ph. Registration is also available in UA Brand Houses in SM Megamall and UP Town Center.
In their desire to help runners be a better version of themselves, Under Armour Philippines initially launched the UA Run Crew with its brand ambassadors, digital influencers and various members of the digital media at the posh Kerry SportsGym at Shangri-La BGC last night.
#RunWithFight with the UA Run Crew
The event started with a challenging crossfit session led by Under Armour Test of Will Southeast Asia Champion, Zoe Pond-McPherson and followed by a wicked but fun 4-minute workout session by UA Run Crew Coach Toni Saret.
training with Coach Zoe
we had a 4-min workout like no other with Coach Toni Saret!
It was a fitting preview to what is in store for runners who will choose to be members of the UA Run Crew – a tailor-made program for active lifestyle enthusiasts and aspiring runners which will provide a step-by-step guide towards a person’s objective in running.
The program will consist of community runs every Saturday that comes along with an in-depth seminar with fitness experts to flesh out every essential aspect about running, including dynamic warm-up exercises, injury prevention, race day nutrition, and many more.
Aside from the UA Run Crew, Under Armour will also be introducing the UA Record and MapMyRun digital applications that track and monitor the progress of runners.
The UA Run Crew will be headed by brand ambassador and program director Jim Saret, who is the sports and fitness-training consultant of the Philippine Olympic Committee and currently serves as the president of Scientific Sports and Fitness Council of the Philippines.
#RunWithFight with the UA Charged Bandit 2, it comes from below
The UA Run Crew launch also coincided with the very first outing in the Philippines of the UA’s highly-acclaimed running shoe model, the UA Charged Bandit 2. UA Brand Ambassadors, actor and MMA enthusiast JC De Vera and swimmer Johan Aguilar, UA affiliate trainer Kat Geronimo-Garcia as well as the ladies from the Girls Run Breakfast squad, each shared their impressions and experience in using the Bandit 2.
UA ambassador and actor JC De Vera at the Kerry Sports trying out his new UA Chargd Bandit 2 shoe
the UA team, ambassadors, Girls Run for Breakfast and bloggers pose for a photo after the workouts
The UA Charged Bandit 2 is a good running partner as it sports the Molded Micro G® foot-bed that takes the shape of the foot for great cushioning as well as a rubber outsole that offers full ground contact with deep tense grooves for extra flexibility.
A grand launch is also being prepared for the Under Armour Run Crew which will be held on October 1 at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater featuring not only international trainers Coaches Jim and Toni Saret but also Under Armour Philippines top brand ambassador, actor and sports enthusiast Piolo Pascual.
Interested applicants can now register in all Under Armour brand houses in BGC and UP Town Center. Registration can also be done online athttp://www.coachjimsaret.ph.
Registered applicants will be part of the very first Under Armour Run Crew in the country. They will receive exclusive discounts, be the first to try the latest innovation gears from Under Armour and get free coaching from international trainers Coach Jim and Coach Toni Saret along with the other Under Armour PH ambassadors.
Join Under Armour’s campaign in social media by using the hashtag #RunWithFight and follow Under Armour Philippines via @underarmourph on Instagram and Twitter as well as Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/underarmoursea.
Filinvest City’s annual Endurance Weekend event is back for its fourth outing and will be held from October 8 to 9. The event which is expected to draw about 500 participants, is an endurance mountain biking race which will feature new trails and routes for its three categories – 24 hours, 12 hours and six hours.
The event is part of Filinvest City’s program to encourage people into the active lifestyle to make Filinvest City one of their go-to training hubs. The area is also known for their bike and run routes and the weekly car-less Sundays where portions of Filinvest City are closed to vehicles from 5AM to 10AM every Sunday to give people a venue to engage in various outdoor activities.
Read below for more details about the Endurance Weekend 2016 race.
ENDURANCE WEEKEND 2016 OCTOBER 8 TO 9, 2016 PACIFIC RIM, FILINVEST CITY, ALABANG 24-HOUR/12-HOUR/6-HOUR
RACE CATEGORIES:
Teams: 24-Hour – All Male and Mixed (teams of 3) 12-Hour – All Male and Mixed (teams of 2)
REGISTRATION PERIOD: on-going until October 2, 2016
REGISTRATION VENUES:
Epic Cycles Unit 114 Commercenter Bldg., Filinvest Ave., Filinvest City, Alabang,
The Brick Multisport Store Woodridge Apartments, Mckinley Hill, Taguig, 1634, Metro Manila
Cycling Zone Shell Gas Station, Alabang Zapote Road, Muntinlupa
Paulina’s Cycle Center Blue Bay Walk, Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Ave., Pasay City
South Cycle Suite 104, Greenworld Plaza, President Ave., BF Homes, Paranaque
Storck Store Manila United St., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
John Wilkie Bike Shop JP Rizal St., Barangay Concepcion I, Marikina City, Metro Manila
Velocipede Bike Shop Building B Royal Place Mall, Beirut Street, Don Antonio, Quezon City, 1100
The course is a loop course of up to 6.2KM consisting of single-track and asphalt roads. It will be marked by the use of a mixture of arrows, buntings, and traffic cones.
There will be sections throughout the course where there are no markings.
There will be no decision points either – just keep riding. At the end of each lap the course passes through Transition Zone.
RACE GUIDELINES:
Control Point. There will be at least one control point out on the course. It will be manned for the full 24 hours and race numbers will be checked. To assist, please call out your race number to the control point team. Additional spot checkpoints may be positioned at random locations. The control point will have radio contact with the Race HQ
Race Numbers. Each rider is given an individual race number. This must be attached to the seatpost of the bike. In order for your lap to be timed and counted you must ensure that your race number is visible. Do not deface, or trim the race number.
The Transition Zone (TZ) is the only area where you can exit the race course. This is also where teams swap riders and hand over the band. Spectators are not permitted in the TZ. As you come through the TZ, here are a few simple rules to make life easier for everyone –
WALK, WALK,WALK (there is no riding in the TZ)
Call out your number to the timing crew to assist in recording your lap
Help your teammate with the transition
After you have completed the transition, VERY promptly clear the area and move outside the TZ to catch your breath, have a chat or warm down
Finishers. All teams or individuals must complete the minimum number of laps to be counted as a finisher.
For those who are into crossfit or would like to try, here’s your chance – Ortigas & Co., in partnership with Crossfit Manila, is offering Free Crossfit Bootcamp in Capitol Commons every Fridays of September!
Check out the official press release below for the details.
Take #FitnessFriday to the next level
with Bootcamp in the Park at Capitol Commons
If those night jogs, gym sessions, and dance classes aren’t enough to get fit, then head on to Capitol Commons and get on the Crossfit craze everyFriday of September, 7PM, with Bootcamp in the Park.
In partnership with Crossfit MNL, Capitol Commons brings this alternative, holistic fitness program that combines various physical movements, workout routines, and sports activities into a timed workout to help participants get leaner, stronger. By focusing on bodyweight movement, Crossfit is proves to be both a fun and challenging workout.
Tag your fitness buddies and sign up for free Bootcamp in the Park classes at Capitol Commons. Visit this link to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/ca99Nr5kgQqUvdms2.
For kicks, Capitol Commons’ partner CFMNL is throwing in a cool prize for Bootcamp in the Park participants. One lucky fitness enthusiast who attends the most number of Bootcamp sessions can also get a chance to win a one month unlimited bootcamp package. For more details, click here:https://www.facebook.com/events/963758657085887/.
Capitol Commons is Ortigas & Co.’s latest mixed-use urban hub which caters to the dynamic, fast-paced lifestyle of young city-dwellers who wish to have a more well-balanced lifestyle. Sign up in Bootcamp in the Park now and get pumped up for a healthier, stronger you.
Last month, right after getting back from a week-long out of town work, I gave in to an adidas Women FitSquad session invite – that was after battling with my psyche which was telling me to “no! stay home, rest and catch some sleep!”.
It was a brilliant decision after all because the event, which was held at the Kerry Sports in Shangri-La BGC, so far was the most fun I had doing fitness activities with a lot of women! We did HIIT, Modified Calisthenics and my favorite that night – the AcroYoga. It was an evening filled with positive energy that was meant to boost our power, mobility, and speed! Cheers to adidas and the adidas girls who led the workout sessions – Kayleen Ortiz, Marj Marcelo, and Lexi Gangayco.
adidas women fitsquad radiates positive energy at Kerry Sports
that’s me and Redg (onereyna.wordpress.com) trying out AcroYoga! It was fun and I loved doing it!
The adidas Women FitSquad session was made more fun with exciting challenges which rewarded achievers with cool adidas products as prizes and best of all, we got to participate in the session with a new pair of the adidas PureBOOST X for Women in its new colorway a surprise treat from adidas! As the new pair is my second PureBOOST X, I can really say that FitHappiness = having two pairs of your favorite shoe, both in eye candy colors!
adidas PureBOOST X is form meets function and it has always been a winner for me!
PureBOOST X is the unique running shoe created solely for women, by women. Based on years of testing and research with women around the world, adidas created a sleek, form fitting running shoe built to meet the relentless energy of their active lifestyle. While most running shoes are adaptations of male shoes PureBOOST X was designed with only the female athlete in mind, resulting in a high performance meets high fashion running shoe for women.
This new Ray Red colorway of the PureBOOST X colourway is now available in stores and will be featured on the feet of some of the world’s greatest athletes this season.
PureBOOST X’s distinctive floating arch and adjustable lacing system hug the contours of the female foot to deliver a personalised, supportive fit and completely fresh look and feel. An adaptive stretch mesh upper wraps and flatters the foot while providing ventilation to keep runs cool and comfortable. PureBOOST X also features a full length BOOST midsole, made of thousands of tiny capsules, designed to unleash energy with every stride. A Stretch Web outsole allows for flex at any point enabling the foot to maintain its natural motion during a run.
From lacing up through cooling down or making a statement with style, PureBOOST X feels exhilarating and looks amazing the moment you put it on.
The August session of the adidas Women Fit Squad has passed but whenever I and my friends who were there meet-up, we still can’t get over recalling the fun and exhilarating moments of that night at Kerry Sports. It was truly one fit girl bonding session that has boosted our fit squad goals!
my awesome FitSquad loot!
Thank you very much adidas Philippines! Looking forward to the next sesh this month!
*The adidas PureBOOST X is now availablein several new colorways including the newly released Ray Red colorway. Get a pair in stores or online at http://shop.adidas.com.ph/running/pure-boost-x.htmlfor P5,795.
“The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you to stop but the mind must be strong. You always go too far for your body. You must handle the pain with strategy...It is not age; it is not diet. It is the will to succeed.” - Jacqueline Gareau
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