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Thursday, 19 July 2012  |  News + Promos

Finally, we’ve uploaded ALL past issues of TBR Magazine.  We’ve got a wide collection already from our first cover, Sen. Pia Cayetano, way back in 2009 to Piolo and his un-photoshopped abs (still vividly remember them shining under the lights as if it was yesterday!) plus all our other past covers!

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To download any of our TBR Magazine issues for FREE, just click on the word “MAGAZINE” above or click on this LINK and click on the issue you want to download.

Our latest issue on Triathlon for Runners with Kuya Kim Atienza on the cover will be out in stores soon.  But, you can also download it for free already!  Just follow the same link above!

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– Our cover, Kuya Kim Atienza, is all set to do Ironman 70.3 Cebu. Read about how he got fit and healthy after suffering a stroke only two years ago –

What’s Inside:
– Gear to Tri – new triathlon gear in the market
– Time Check – the latest watches for runners/triathletes
– Give It a Tri – a runner’s guide to triathlon by Coaches Dan and Ani Brown of The Next Step Tri Camp
– There’s Always a First Time – 3-time defending champion, Monica Torres, writes about her many firsts in running and triathlon
– Events: Run United 2, Merrell Trail Adventure Run, Brooks Run Happy 2, Limketkai Freedom Run in CdO, The Next Step Camp 4, Mizuno Run Academy

Save the Date: TBR Dream Team Run on 17 November 2012 at NUVALI

Wednesday, 18 July 2012  |  Race Announcements

Block your calendars for one fun race:

TBR DREAM TEAM RUN: Half the Distance, Thrice the Fun!
A 21k Team Run + Bullstock Picnic for TBR Dream Marathon Alumni & Friends
SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 2012
NUVALI, Sta. Rosa, Laguna

That’s all for now! We’ll be giving you full details within the next few weeks!

Road to IM70.3: 3 Weeks To Go

Tuesday, 17 July 2012  |  Bullish Insights

I don’t know how I survived the past week.  Really.

With three weeks to go, my program last week was heavy.  As in, ton of BRICKS heavy. (No pun intended.)  Total number of hours I worked out last week was 14 hours.  Longest I’ve ever trained!  (Imagine, I could’ve flown from Manila to LA with all that time and with much less sweat!)

KILLER WORKOUTS

I swam my longest ever, 3km, on Friday, rode my farthest distance, 110km in Nuvali on my Shiv Saturday, then ran 24k with friends on Sunday.  If the workouts weren’t long, they were intense; those are what I did on the other days that week.

Except for the run (don’t be surprised), I wanted to quit each workout that week.  While swimming laps with Coach Martin, at the 6th out of 24 repeats, I was thinking I could just pretend to drown, which was not very far from how I looked at that point.  During my bike trainer sessions at home, the cushy bed upstairs seemed to be calling out my name every 5 minutes; I replied “No thanks!” with all my might in between groveling and gasping for air.  As for the run, nearing the end of the 24th kilometer, I felt like I could do more, but, um, the smell of breakfast beckoned so I knew it was time to stop.

HIGH FIVE!

Surprise surprise, I did accomplish every single workout the past week.  There was a lot of groaning and whining, but, at the same time, there was a lot of laughter, pride, and high fives along the way.

I am completely amazed at what my body can do now compared to a few months back.  (I am equally astonished at how much weight I’ve lost despite all the food I’m eating!)  I am also equally aware of how—through months of training this body at specific skills—I’ve also inevitably trained the mind to become stronger and more focused.  And, the latter, my friends, is what I think matters most and is, so far, the biggest gift this journey has blessed me with.

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE COMING WEEK?

This coming week is all about back-to-back twice a day workouts.  (Say what?!  Coach Andy, I never heard of such punishment!)  Man, these triathletes have been putting themselves through these grueling workouts probably for years now and I’m the new runner who’s foolish enough to try it. Hah!

So, let’s see how I fare this week.  I expect a lot of suffering and a lot of fun! (Yes, I’ve learned the past few months that the two can actually co-exist.)

Discover Duathlon on 18 July 2012 at SM MOA

Friday, 13 July 2012  |  Bullish Insights

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After the success of the first Discover Duathlon clinic (read about how much fun—and suffering—we had HERE), Newton is holding another duathlon clinic on July 18, 2012 at SM Mall of Asia. I hear they’re going to make it even more fun with a “disco” theme to the event!

Register as soon as you can because slots run out fast!

 

Doray Ellis on 5i50 Triathlon

Friday, 13 July 2012  |  Running + Triathlon

Remember this video? It’s part of a series of Gatorade videos entitled: Driven.

Watch the sequel below. Doray Ellis shares her experience on 5i50 Triathlon in Subic.