7 Reasons Why You Should Strength Train

Sunday, 28 December 2014  |  Running + Triathlon

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I’m getting old!  Waaah!  I take good care of my body, I eat clean as often as I can, and I do my best to work hard while managing my stress levels.  But, I must admit, I still feel the effects of aging on my body.  I can’t run as fast as I did 5 years ago.  It takes me a bit longer now to recover from a hard run.  And, worst of all, I feel flabby!  As my dear Sister said, at our age, we must now work very hard to get rid of our wing arms and mommy bellies!  And so, this month of December, I thought it best to get a headstart on my New Year’s resolution: to get stronger and leaner! (more…)

15 Best Tips for Runners from Premier NYC Sports Physio Francis Diano

Tuesday, 23 December 2014  |  Running + Triathlon

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I attended the 1-day Workshop of premier NYC Sports Physio and running consultant Francis Diano on Race Preparation and Injury Prevention last December 20. It was, by far, one of the best talks on running and multisport that I’ve attended. Here are the top 15 tips I learned from Francis that can help us all improve at our sport… (more…)

Walang Iwanan Triathon 2014

Sunday, 14 December 2014  |  Running + Triathlon

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Once upon a time in the faraway land of Alabang, a group of triathletes gathered together every Sunday to run.  As weeks went by, they grew in number.  Triathletes came from different teams and various backgrounds, but they were bound by one thing: their passion for the sport (and a penchant for laughter and chismis!)  Soon enough, they decided to call themselves the Alabang Sunday Run Club. (more…)

Core Workout for Runners

Friday, 28 November 2014  |  Running + Triathlon

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To become a stronger, faster runner, it helps to add core workouts to your routine.  Core training can help you prevent injuries, maintain good running form, and maximize your performance on race day. (more…)

8 Ways to Make Treadmill Runs More Fun

Friday, 31 October 2014  |  Running + Triathlon

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I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the treadmill for years now. While I still prefer to run outdoors, my life as mommy won’t allow me to hit the pavement on weekday mornings…unless I want to torture myself and run under the sweltering 8AM heat! (more…)