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Looking for a destination race next year? Malaysia will be the venue of IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya on 12-13 April 2014 and IRONMAN Malaysia in Langkawi on Saturday, 27 September 2014. More details in the press release below.

KAILULA-KONA, HAWAII, October 10, 2013 — IRONMAN today announced that Malaysia will host two new IRONMAN races next year, marking a return to the country for the world’s most iconic endurance sports brand after nearly four years.

Malaysian government official Zulkefli Sharif, the CEO of Malaysia Major Events, joined IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick and IRONMAN Asia Pacific CEO Geoff Meyer in making the announcement in a special function held here in Kona, Hawaii on the eve of this year’s 35th GoPro IRONMAN World Championships.

The new IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya will be held on the weekend of 12-13 April 2014, while the IRONMAN Malaysia on the island resort of Langkawi will be held on Saturday, 27 September.

“It is a great privilege to have IRONMAN return to our country,” said Sharif. “We’re expecting great interest from international athletes.”

“We are extremely excited to welcome IRONMAN back to Langkawi, and to introduce the IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya,” said Sharif. “IRONMAN has had a long history with our country, and it is a great privilege to have it return here. We are looking forward in welcoming athletes from all over the world with our warm hospitality, and to proudly offer them the unique cultural experience of Malaysia – Truly Asia.”

Meyer said the IRONMAN brand is “delighted” to be returning to Malaysia next year.

“It’s been three years since South East Asia hosted an IRONMAN event, and the sport has grown significantly in that time,” said Meyer. “IRONMAN Malaysia and IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya will bring a brand new energy to the triathlon community in this part of the world, and we look forward to delivering memorable race experiences in spectacular destinations for athletes from around the world.”

Putrajaya, a dynamic city situated just 32 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur, symbolizes modern Malaysia. The green and intelligent city, a spectacular mix of the old and new, is the federal administrative center of the country.

Athletes will race on a fast, rolling IRONMAN 70.3 course in hot conditions amidst an iconic landscape that showcases Malaysia’s rich culture amidst a spectacular display of architecture.

Langkawi Island sets the stage for athletes from around the world to be taken on a truly Malaysian tropical and cultural journey. Athletes will be embraced by the local Kampung (village) communities as they embark on their personal IRONMAN journeys within one of the most welcoming and beautiful destinations in South East Asia.

IRONMAN Malaysia is one of more than 30 qualifying races on the global IRONMAN circuit that culminate with the IRONMAN World Championship in Hawaii each October. IRONMAN Malaysia will offer 40 age group qualifying slots for Hawaii in 2015.

IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya is one of 60 events worldwide that qualify athletes for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya will offer 30 age group qualifying slots for the 2014 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Mont Tremblant, Canada on 7 September 2014.

Professional athletes will be competing for a total prize purse of USD$40,000 for IRONMAN Malaysia and USD$15,000 for IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya.

Online entries for both events will open on Thursday, 7 November 2013 via their respective websites.

For additional information on IRONMAN Malaysia or to register for the 2014 race, please visit www.ironmanmalaysia.com.

For additional information on IRONMAN 70.3 Putrajaya or to register for the 2014 race, please visit www.ironmanputrajaya.com.

Toby’s Sports recently unveiled it’s new look, new campaign, and new endorsers.  I dropped by for the big event at SM Aura last Wednesday to congratulate Toby Claudio and the entire team.

– Toby’s team with its new endorsers and guests –

“It Starts Here” is Toby’s Sports’ latest campaign, espousing that the first step in achieving greater heights is commitment. This is how the brand sees itself through the years: committed to its purpose of helping every Filipino live their best through sports and an active lifestyle. More than a sports store, Toby’s Sports has made a mark on the mind, hearts, and bodies of millions of Filipinos since it started 35 years ago.

To further strengthen and communicate its mantra, Toby’s Sports officially launched its new logo to go with its all-new store design created by a Tokyo-based design firm. Toby’s selected the country’s top athletes who best epitomize the “It Starts Here” campaign: PBA all-star James Yap, volleyball champion Michele Gumabao, and Azkals star goalkeeper Neil Etheridge. These three athletes each exhibit what it is like to have a burning passion for sports, be motivated to reach greatness, and prove that excellence can be fulfilled.

– Toby with triathletes Kesha Fule, Andy Leuterio, and Don Velasco –


– Dyan Castillejo –

– Paolo Abrera –

Toby’s Sports also has its own significant story of starting 35 years ago as a small toy store. It has constantly grown and evolved, and the Toby’s Sports we know today currently has 50 stores nationwide, covers 56 sports, and carries nearly 500 brands – making it the leading and largest sports brand in the Philippines.

Congratulations Toby’s!

Announcing the 100 runners who have been accepted into Armand and Mitch Mendoza’s TBR-ULAH Dream Marathon Weight Mangement Program.  Congratulations guys!

Click below to download the list of runners:

DOWNLOAD: OFFICIAL LIST OF WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PARTICIPANTS

Click below for details on the program. Your first session is already this WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 at Galilea Events Place at 100 Miles Cafe, 2/F Fort Pointe Building, 28th Avenue, BGC at the Fort. (Old Pier One area near Zong).

LINK: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

For inquiries, email tbrdream@gmail.com or call 0942-477-6099.

SEPT. 18, ST. LUKES, BGC – We had our first gathering for TBR-ULAH Dream Marathon Batch 2014 and it was our biggest gathering ever for our Bull Circle. Over 500 runners came for our talk on “The Marathon Dream” where Coaches Jim Lafferty, Lit Onrubia, and myself were speakers. The number of people who attended our talk was almost double the runners we had on the race day of our inaugural race 5 years ago. Imagine that?!

– We filled the auditorium! –

I kicked off the Bull Circle with the history of the Dream Marathon.

Co-founder of TBR-ULAH Dream Marathon Coach Jim Lafferty discusses how to succeed at the marathon.

Head coach of the event, Lit Onrubia, discusses proper form and pace.

– Q&A with half of the Dream Team –

Armand Mendoza discussed the Weight Management Program that he and wife Mitch Mendoza will be offering exclusively to Dream Marathon participants.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended. We hope we were able to share our knowledge with you on how to best train for your upcoming marathon and we hope you gave you extra motivation and inspiration to pursue your dreams. It was a pleasure meeting you all and to get the chance to chat with some of you.

– TBR-ULAH DM Alumni Mike and Macel Janeo (on left and rightmost) all smiles with their new “recruits” for Batch 2014. –

With the help of Photo-Ops, Dream Marathoners get the chance to order this souvenir showcasing their chosen race image from Photo-Ops and an original medal (aside from what they receive on race day). Pre-orders will be taken by November.

Runners got free samples of Enervon HP. And, if they liked the Enervon HP page, they even got a 700g box for free.

Runners had the chance to purchase customized Dream Marathon Simply Hydration bottles at a discount.

Thank you to our photographers Photo-Ops led by Tong Pascua.

See you for the 1st Bull Session on October 5! More details at tbrdream.com.

We’re happy to announce that TBR-ULAH Dream Marathon will again be collaborating with Armand and Mitch Mendoza offering our runners a WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM as you train for the marathon.  Thank you again to Armand and Mitch for sharing their knowledge and time with our runners!

Below are the details of the Weight Management Program.  Kindly read through it and only sign up if you are certain that you will maximize the use of your slot.

How to become part of the program (Requirements)

• Must be registered participant of TBR Dream Marathon 2014.
• Must be committed to be in the program during the whole marathon training (5 months). If you are unsure, please allow another runner to take up the slot instead.
• Must be willing and motivated to improve health and lifestyle during and even after the marathon.
• Can commit to 5-6 monthly sessions.

Program features and benefits

1. You will learn and apply the most important things you should know in weight control while training for a marathon.
2. You can learn more about yourself, like your eating and exercise style and use your discoveries to achieve realistic and obtainable goals.
3. You will meet a group of people who can give you support and encouragement to continue your journey.
4. You will be guided by coaches, (plus guest weight control experts and successful clients) who can teach you how to improve and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle that you can sustain even after the marathon.

Program inclusion

Topics to be covered

September 2013: Initial assessment, goal-setting, self-monitoring and lifestyle and weight management basics (weight, eating and exercise)

October 2013: The psychology of weight management

November 2013: Relapse management and injury prevention

December 2013: Holiday weight control program (exercise and eating), social assertiveness

January 2014: Your New Year plan

February 2014: Lifestyle and weight control program (rest, eating and exercise) during and after the marathon, program evaluation

Schedule

Sessions: 6 monthly weekday sessions (60 to 90 minutes)

• 1st session: September 25, 2013 – Wednesday 7:00- 8:30pm
• 2nd session: October 16, 2013 – Wednesday 7:00- 8:30pm
• 3rd session: November 13, 2013  – Wednesday 7:00- 8:30pm
• 4th session: December 11, 2013  – Wednesday 7:00- 8:30pm
• 5th session: January 8, Wednesday 2014  – 7:00- 8:30pm
• 6th session: February 10, 2014  – Monday 7:00- 8:30pm – one week before the marathon

Program coaches: Armand Mendoza and Mitch Felipe-Mendoza

Years of experience as lifestyle and fitness coaches: 12 years

Education and credentials: Licensed physical therapists from De La Salle University and certified by the American Council on Exercise in lifestyle and weight management and personal and group fitness training. Mitch holds a Master’s degree in Psychology form Ateneo de Manila University and Armand took sports coaching (DLSU) and motivational psychology (Ateneo de Manila). They are also fully certified Stott Pilates instructors. Have completed several marathons (Hong Kong, San Francisco and Honolulu) and have also coached several runners and marathoners join and finish their dream races/marathons while managing their weight.

Current job/description: Pilates, Redcord trainers and lifestyle coaches at the second b+b studio (Infinity tower) in Bonifacio Global City. They also conduct wellness workshops, fitness/weight loss camps for special groups and companies.  Are currently writing wellness and fitness articles for different publications – ARMAND (Hinge Inquirer Publications, Men’s Health Philippines) and MITCH (Philippine Daily Inquirer and Women’s Health Philippines)

SIGN UP IS CLOSED. 

List of accepted runners will be posted on tbrdream.com when finalized.  Please do not follow up.  Thank you.