Come, Listen and TRI

I have always wanted to try Triathlon but there are many questions that run in my mind such as Can i use any stroke in swimming? What kind of bike do i need? What do I do in transitions and more. So let me TRI this, hope to see you too.

My idea of a different Run United Series

The Unilab Run United Series is undoubtedly the most awaited running event in the country today. With Unilab and Runrio at its helm, the series of races never fails to amaze runners with innovations, new routes, among others. Races that give runners the treat they truly deserve from well-secured race routes, overflowing hydration stations, shuttle service and post-race entertainment. With lots of ideas in their minds, they still want to know the needs of every runner and their thoughts on RU races to better serve the running community. Knowing this, here are some of my wish lists/suggestions for the future RU race series.1.       

1. Different race routes in every leg of the series. The idea of a different start/finish area like the BGC to SM MOA (used this year) was great but doing it again in the coming years may not be as attractive to some runners. I was thinking of having Run United 2013 Series in different venues. RU1 will be held at the BGC but 21K runners will start at SM MOA. RU2 will be held at the BGC with route extending to C5 going to Libis. RU3 will be held at QC Circle or UP Diliman using the Commonwealth Route.  RUPM can be from UP Diliman to BGC via Katipunan- C5 Road. Other routes to consider Mckinley Hills to SM MOA or vice versa. QC Circle to BGC via EDSA.
2. Team Competition for RUPM. 4 member team. All members will run the full marathon. The team with the fastest aggregate time wins.
3. A couple run category. Similar to a buddy run.
4. Relay Category for RUPM. 2-person relay for the 42K category.
5.  Personalized Race Singlet/Bib. This will only be for the longest distance category such as the 21K, 32K and 42K.
6. Unilab Active Health Souvenir Products for sale. Examples: Technical shirts, Tri-suits, gym bags, towels, etc. These items should be manufactured by known brands such as Nike, Adidas and others. 
7. Branded finisher’s shirt. There is pride in wearing a Run United Finisher’s shirt.
8. Having it scheduled on a Saturday. This is something personal. We cannot stay longer as much as we want to after the race because we are always in a hurry to return home and prepare for church worship service. Though it is a universal unwritten rule that races, especially significant ones are held during Sundays.

These are the few things that come to my mind. I’m sure the Unilab Team and Runrio Team will have other better ideas! More Power to you guys!

Another Running Spree at Run United 3*

Another Running Spree at Run United 3

All set for the third leg of the Runrio Trilogy 2012 on September 16

        

Run United is back, after a nearly three-month break. And as the cliché goes, ‘the third time is a charm’. Last year, in fact, a record number of runners estimated at over 14,000 participated in Run United 3.

        

Run United 3, the third leg of the Run Rio Trilogy, has always been much anticipated because it offers what is dubbed as the ‘Afroman distance’ or 32k category—not usually included in other run races. Of course, on top of the other race categories: the Ceelin 500m dash, 3k, 5k, 10k, and 21k.

       

“The 32k Afroman Distance in RU3 can be a preparatory race for the full 42.195km category in the upcoming 1^st ever Run United Philippine Marathon slated on October 28. RUPM will still have the shorter categories: 500m dash, 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K.” said Alex Panlilio, Head of Unilab Active Health (ULAH).

        

Meanwhile, according to premiere race organizer Coach Rio dela Cruz, the runners’ anticipation over Run United 3 will be all worth it as new features and surprises await them on September 16. For one, there will be new routes as well as different starting and finish lines again for Run United 3 in the 21K and 32K categories, like in the previous two races for 21K.

        

The 32K runners will have a gun start at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) starting at 3am, an hour ahead of the 21k runners. They will be led from BGC to take their first 10k in University Parkway area, then move up to Kalayaan Flyover. Then, they will go all the way down to Buendia, take left at Roxas Boulevard, turnaround taking the roads of Vicente Sotto, Diosdado Macapagal and on to EDSA before finally turning left at Seaside Boulevard for the finish at the Mall of Asia (MOA).

       

The 21k will have an earlier gun start at 4am compared to Run United 2’s 430am. They will have the same route as the 32k runners, but instead of going to EDSA they will turn right after Macapagal Avenue, turning right at Seaside Boulevard and then all the way to the finish line in MOA.

        

“Run United 3 runners will get to run across three cities— Taguig, Makati and Pasay. Based from the feedback we got from them, they really enjoyed the experience and the new routes. The earlier gun start of both race categories will give runners a safer route as well,” said Dela Cruz of RunRio Inc., the race organizer.

        

Online registration for Run United 3 started on August 6 and will continue until September 2, 2012. In-store registration will start on August 13 and will be up to September 9, 2012. Registration venues include Riovana in BGC and Katipunan, Quezon City; and Toby’s at SM Mall of Asia and Trinoma.

        

The runners will receive their complete race kits upon registration (Active Health Sun Visor, Singlet, Bib with B-Tag and wrist tag for 500m dash runners). The wrist tag for 500m dash kid’s runner which is usually given on race day will now be included in their race kits upon registration.

        

Run United 3, which is for the benefit of Gawad Kalusugan and Children’s Hour, is part of the ULAH running series. Run United started with only 8,000 runners when it was launched in March 2010 and the numbers have steadily grown in succeeding events. An estimated 14,000 runners participated during its last offering— at 2012 Run United 2.

       

Run United 1 on March 4 started off this year’s RunRio Trilogy, followed by Run United 2 last June 17. Runners who completed all the longest distances (21k-21k-32k) in all of the three Run United races will be recognized at the RunRio Trilogy Awards Night. 

       

 Fun and exciting activities await runners and their family at the Active Health Village, new and bigger Active Kids Zone, Runners’ Lounge, I-Connect Zone, The Food Pavilion and Health, Sports, & Leisure Zones.

        

For further information or inquiries on race details, results, photos and discussions, please visit the following websites:  www.unilabactivehealth.com or www.runrio.com. 

* Press Release from Unilab Active Health

TIMEX RUN - DAVAO

Join Team Pangilinan and Coach Rio @ 

TIMEX Run - DAVAO

AUGUST 26, 2012

Roxas Avenue, Davao  City

In-Store Regular Registration: July 9, 2012 to August 24, 2012

-TIMEX Abreeza Davao – Abreeza Davao Mall. JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City

       (11:00 am – 8:00 pm)

-TIMEX Shop, SM City, Davao. Quimpo Blvd. cor Tulip & Ecowest Drive Davao City (11:00am – 8:00pm)

For more info, please visit

•www.runrio.com

Or call

Davao Hotline No. (0927) 4299516

Runrio Manila Office

•Globe – (0916) 5709220

•Smart – (0929) 7178164

•Landline - (632) 703-1736

 Other concerns and Feedback:

• runriofeedback@gmail.com

2012 Run United 3 all set

All set for the third leg of the long-awaited running trilogy in the country, the Unilab Run United 3. The last leg also takes pride in bringing the uniquely Afroman distance category, the 32K. 

To runners who have ran the first two legs of the series, running this race will complete the whole 3-piece medal of the Unilab Run United Series.  And for those who still fret of doing the 32K distance category, 21K runners will also receive a medal and will still complete the pie medal.

 The RU3 which was launched last August 21 at the Old Swiss Inn Restaurant, Coach Rio presented to the bloggers the race details as well as some minor changes in the race routes and gun time.

The 21K and 32K runners will be released at earlier time than usual. The part of the route going to Luneta will not be used, instead routes within the BGC will compensate to complete the distance.

For more details  please visit  http://runrio.com/2012/07/2012-run-united-3/.

Men’s Health Urbanathlon & Festival 2012

The Philippine edition of Men’s Health Magazine launched last August 14 its 2012 Men’s Health Urbanathlon & Festival in a dinner for bloggers at Grams Diner in Bonifacio Global City. The toughest urbanathlon race will be held on October 14 at SM Mall of Asia grounds. This year’s edition promises to be bigger, tougher and more challenging as Men’s Health raises the bar to a higher level by providing a 21k distance aside from the usual 5K and 10K categories. This unique race does not only require perfect running form and speed but also endurance and agility of the urbanathelete as they try to overcome obstacles strategically positioned along the course. 

This year’s obstacles includes Monkey and Parallel Bars, Steeple chase and modified tires, Container vans, Wall climb, Vertical climb, Scaffolding maze and Quantum leap.

Registration starts on August 22 until October 8, 2012

Registration centers:   360 Fitness Club Makati and Ortigas,

Gold’s Gym Alabang and Katipunan

ROX, BGC.

Registration Fees:       P750.00 – 5K and 10K categories

                                    P850.00 – 21K category

*Participants should be 18 years old and above

This year’s Men’s Health Urbanathlon & Festival is made possible by Century Tuna and Gatorade.

Major Sponsors: Bo’ Athlethics; Cataflam; Emperador Light; Havaianas: Suunto;

Minor Sponsors: Banana Boat and Schick

Media Partners: 99.5 RT and Magic 89.9

For more information about the upcoming MH Urbanathlon & Festival, grab a copy of the issue of Men’s Health with actor Gerald Anderson on the cover.

Runner’s World Philippines releases the Special Beginner’s Guide

Runner’s World Philippines recognizes how perfectly normal it is for a dedicated runner to eventually switch to a path completely unrelated to running – returning to old sports, taking a break due to heavy workloads or injuries, or even raising a new pet. The July-September issue of Runner’s World Philippines will serve as a guide for both newbie runners and running returnees.

The latest edition of Runner’s World Philippines dubbed as the Special Beginner’s Guide features a head-to-toe manual to answer FAQs and provide other essential information to gear you up for your first marathon. Plus, get tips from leading experts and running legends on how to be race-ready, achieve longer distances, and find out the details and intricacies about CrossFit training, ultrarunning, and high altitude trainings.

As the London Olympics is coming up, Runner’s World Philippines gives credit to the Philippine running legend Lydia de Vega in an exclusive feature as she recalls how hard work and dedication pushed her to the top. In the interview, Lydia shares a truly inspiring advice for running athletes: “There are days when you just can’t give your all. There’s always tomorrow. Take this day as a lesson, a stepping stone for something better. Then next time, work harder to give your 100%. We’re humans, not machines.”

Also in this issue is a feature on our very own Olympians like Eduardo Buenavista, David Nepomuceno, Miguel White, Isidro del Prado, Hector Begeo, and this year’s London Olympics representative for the 5,000 meters event Rene Herrera.

Triathlon King Arland Macasieb headlines the cover of the July-September issue of Runner’s World  Philippines , now available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide for P150. For more of Runner’s World online, become a fan on Facebook via www.facebook.com/runnersworld.ph and on Twitter via www.twitter.com/RunnersWorldPH.