The Inaugural TBR Certified Running Coach Program

Saturday, 3 September 2016  |  Running + Triathlon

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Since I started running in 2006, one of the biggest frustrations I’ve had over the years was witnessing how some runners who had a few years of experience of running under their belt and perhaps a medal here and there transformed themselves into “running coaches” practically overnight. I saw how some sports companies created running clinics and pinpointed runners as team leads and gave them the title of “coach” which was enough to fool a newbie runner into thinking that they were receiving sound advice from experts. I felt that the word “Coach” should never be used too freely so I made it a point to inform people that I love running and I do run a lot, but nope I am certainly not a “Coach.”

For years now, worried and disheartened, I raised this concern with friends in the running community, but I never knew what to do about it. I didn’t want to point fingers at anyone nor rant. After all, often times, most of these runners who turn themselves into coaches have good intentions because they love the sport; it’s just that they don’t have the means to receive proper training or certification to officially become coaches. I felt that we needed a body to ensure that running coaches were imparting the right training and knowledge to individuals who wanted to learn more about our sport.

Fortunately, my partners for TBR Dream Marathon, co-founder Coach Jim Lafferty, and our new head coach, Coach Francis Diano, shared the same concerns and Francis had the solution for it. After a couple of months planning and meeting, we are now ready to launch: TBR Certified Running Coach Program.

Initially, the new coaches under TBR will guide our Dream Marathoners into running their first marathon, but in time we hope they can be coaches who can help others beyond the reach of TBR so that even more people can learn to love running.

WHAT IS TBR CERTIFIED RUNNING COACH PROGRAM?

The Bull Runner (TBR) launches its inaugural TBR Running Coach Certification Program with partners, Coach Francis Diano, PT, MCMT, COMT and Coach James Michael Lafferty. It is the first running coach certification program endorsed by the U.S.-based Medical Wellness Association.

IMG_5794– with Carol and Coach Jim Lafferty, Dr. Christopher Breleux, President of the Medical Wellness Association, and Coach Francis Diano –

GOAL OF TBR CERTIFIED RUNNING COACH PROGRAM

The goal of the program is to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to individuals who wish to train other runners for a marathon or shorter road races. The program also aims to create a high standard of knowledgeable, effective, and ethical coaches to the running community.

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Flow in the Farm on Sep 3

Thursday, 1 September 2016  |  Health + Wellness


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Go with the flow from the city to the farm!

Bringing everyone closer to nature, Flow In The Farm is a one day wellness lifestyle event featuring workshops, activities, products and food that are all natural, wholesome and organic!

Date: September 3, Saturday
Time: 9am-8pm
Venue: The Farm Shed, at Acacia Waldorf School, Sta. Rosa, Laguna (more…)

Workshop: Improve Your Mental Toughness with Edgar Tham

Thursday, 1 September 2016  |  Health + Wellness

Mental-Toughness

Mental toughness is important not just for us to break our PRs, but also to do well in life.  Whether we like it or not, we’ll always be faced with challenges.  It’s how we face those challenges that makes us winners or losers.  That’s why I’m looking forward to joining this upcoming workshop with Edgar Tham.   (more…)

Wanna Run? Here are 6 Tips to Get You Started

Wednesday, 31 August 2016  |  Running + Triathlon

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Running at Fitness First before work. Do you know that I started running on a treadmill before I tried road?

In my years of running, the most common question I get from people I’ve just met is this: How do I start running? Truth be told, despite all the information in books, magazines, or online, it’s not as complicated as you think. Here are simple and practical steps to take on how to get started running: (more…)

Pre-Race: Ironman Cebu 70.3 (Part 1 of 2)

Thursday, 25 August 2016  |  Running + Triathlon

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– So happy to be a member of Sun Life Tri Team –

Has it really been 3 weeks since Ironman 70.3 Cebu? For the past weeks I’ve been telling friends I need to physically and mentally recover from the experience as if it was yesterday and now I realize I’ve had more than enough time! Worse, I hadn’t even posted all the great photos we took during that fun weekend!

So, even if I’m weeks late, I hope you enjoy these pre-race pics. Next post will be photos from race day. (more…)