HCMI running clinic held

The Running Club of Honda Cars Pasig in coordination with its HRD has organized a running clinic for its associates at the Honda Cars Global City on 03 August 2010. Jonel Mendoza, a seasoned ultra marathoner and a publisher of frontRUNNER Magazine shared his experiences and lectured on the basics in running. The event was attended by associates from the different branches of Honda Cars Makati Inc. ( HCMI ) who are running newbies and those who want to try the sport. The clinic aims to encourage their associates to practice a healthy lifestyle by having proper nutrition and exercise.

For quite some time, a good number of HCMI associates have been joining races in the metro. Three of their associates, Joel Abrazado, Ritchie Ascueta, and Baby Estrella (Swthrt)have already finished a full marathon (TBR Dream Marathon). Other runners have successfully completed shorter distances ranging from 5K to 21K. This month, some runners will be participating in the Camsur Marathon. Since the company understands that having a healthy body translates to a more productive office, it continues to support other sports, such as badminton and basketball. Just recently, the Ayala group of companies, which HCMI is a subsidiary, held a fun run in Ayala Triangle.

The clinic started at around 6:30 pm giving ample time for participants from other branches. Jonel’s presentation focused on the Who, How, When and Where of running. He also shared practical tips while running in a race. With the advent of climate change causing hot weather during races and the recent news of fatality during races, Jonel also tackled injury prevention and proper hydration.

After the presentation, Sir Mar Encarnacion, CIO of HCMI, presented to Jonel the certificate of appreciation from the company. After the clinic, some participants rounded the BHS as part of the actual run, and before calling it a day.

In behalf of the HCMI associates Swthrt and I would like to thank Jonel for sharing his time and running experiences with us. More power also to your frontRUNNER magazine.

2nd FR Mags Running Clinic

With the recent happening in the running community like injuries, accidents or even death, one might ask, is it really safe to run in a race? What do I need to know about running? and more.

Like any other sports, running is safe provided one is equipped with the proper knowledge and understanding of the sport. With the boom in running, more and more people are enticed to try the sport. And with many races with categories of distances from 2.5K fun run distance to a full 42.195K marathon any runner would easily fall into the temptation of running longer distances to push one’s limits. This is where the danger lies. Running unprepared for any race and any distance is quite dangerous and could be fatal. It is a good thing that veteran runners and running organizations are concerned of educating newbie runners about the sport. One of them is the FrontRunner Magazine of our good friend Jonel, a certified ultra runner. His group will be conducting the 2nd of a series of running clinics to make aware the public of the different aspects of the sport. This session’s speakers are: Harvie De Baron, Sports Nutritionist who will be discussing Proper Nutrition for running; Ms. Bernadette Bathan, Runner and blogger/marathoner who will share on Women Running concerns; and Dr. Jonathan Babsa-ay, MD, Ultramarathoner who will lecture on Medical concerns of runners. It will be held at R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street, Global City, Taguig on August 4, 2010 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Be there.

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Team BR conducts running clinic in NAMRIA

The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, an attached agency of the DENR conducted the 3rd of a series of lectures and seminars in celebration of the National Women’s Month. The event focused on the theme “Fitness Day” which aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle to all employees.

The Running Clinic was spearheaded by retired Gen. Jovenal Narcise also known as The Bald Runner and two Level IV International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF)-accredited coaches of the Team BaldRunner namely Head Coach Capt. Ferdinand Espejo and Coach MSg. Saturnino Salazar. The lecture focused on the Basics of Running, why and how we run. The Bald Runner discussed the basics and fundamentals of running and shared his experiences in the shorter distances (5K to half), marathon and ultra marathon races he joined. The humble 57 year old retired Major General has already completed 2 ultramarthon trail races (50K {Bulldog Trail Run in LA} and 55K {Pinatubo Trail Race}), thirteen full marathon races and presently preparing for the 1st Bataan Death March 102K Ultramarathon Race on April 5, 2009. This will also be the first running event to be organized by Bald Runner’s Events which aims to place the country in the map of international ultramarathon events. Being an experienced runner, Gen. Narcise also shared practical tips on the different aspects of running.

Coaches Espejo and Salazar on the other hand demonstrated and taught the proper running form and other running techniques that may improve a runner’s performance. Coach Espejo presently serves as a national coach/trainer of the Philippine Athletics Team and NCR Regional Director of PATAFA. Coach Salazar is the current record-holder of the 50K walk and was bronze medalist in the 1997 South East Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. He coached the national walking team during the SEA Games in Manila.

The running clinic was attended by about 50 employees of the agency who mostly participate in various road races especially those promoting and advocating in the conservation of the environment. The event was held in coordination with the NAMRIA Sports Club and co-sponsored by Universal Robina Corporation (URC) providing healthy snacks for the participants.

Fitness Day at NAMRIA

The Team Baldrunner headed by Sir Jovie (Baldrunner) will be conducting a running clinic at NAMRIA on March 17, 2009. It will be part of a month-long celebration of Women's Month wherein there will be a series of lecture and workshops on different topics promoting this year's national theme "Babae, Yaman ka ng Bayan!" The clinic will be open to all NAMRIA employees.

Team Bald Runner and Staff, through Bald Runner’s Events, is offering FREE Running Clinics to any interested group of runners and corporate offices who would like to learn the basics of running; train and be competitive in road races; and be able to organize their own respective running clubs or teams.