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Talk about incentives to run. Last week, they gave a car away at Run BGC, now K-Swiss is giving away a free trip to the LA Marathon in March 2011…

K-Swiss Running Club starts December 6, 2010 and will have 13 sessions of training. Participants who have complete at least 10 sessions will have a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles, California, USA and a slot in the LA Marathon on March 2011.

Training Date: Every Monday starting December 6, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm
Training Location: University of Makati Oval

Club Head: Coach Peter Gonzalez (Athletic Program Director of the Triathlon Association of the Philippines)

Prize:
– Round Trip tickets to Los Angeles, USA
– Hotel Accomodations
– Local Transport
– Entry to LA Marathon

To join the club, you must drop by at K-Swiss Glorietta and Planet Sports stores (Glorietta, Rockwell, Alabang Town Center, Tri-noma and Virramall) to register

Singapore Marathon is just around the corner and I am excited for all of the Pinoy runners who are taking a crack at running 42k (or even less) in the Lion City.  I ran the half marathon in 2008 and the full marathon in 2009. So, just two tips from me to you: 1) Carry salt caps, and 2) Plan your hydration well. We all know it’ll be humid so hydrate consistently throughout the race.

One runner who is flying off to Singapore for her first international race is TBR Dream Marathon alumni, Kassy Pajarillo.

– Kassy nearing the finish of her first marathon at TBR Dream –

Kassy is using her run to help raise funds for the Maple Tree Foundation. Click below if you’re interested in helping!

Good luck Kassy and to all Pinoys!  Make us proud.

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By now, you’ve probably seen or got your hands on a copy of the latest TBR Magazine for November/December 2010.  On the cover is is popular race organizer, super fast runner, and good friend, Coach Rio dela Cruz who just finished the New York Marathon with a fantastic time of 2 hours 59 minutes.  And, may I proudly declare that he did so in freezing weather wearing only a singlet and short shorts?!  Amazing.

Grab your FREE copies to read other interesting and informative running articles. Our theme for November/December is Running for Others.

For the past weeks, we’ve been all over the place—from the recent Run BGC and KaRUNungan races to your favorite stores, Runnr, SecondWind,The Brick, and ROX.  Expect to see more of us this week.  Click HERE to view a list of where you can pick up your free copies.

Surprise surprise! We have a special offer for TBR Dream Marathon 2011 participants. As part of your training, lifestyle and weight loss management coaches, husband-wife team, and contributors of TBR Magazine, Armand and Mitch Felipe Mendoza, will be offering a WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM for TBR Dream Marathoners. Yey!  Get this…it’s for FREE!

Here are the details:

WHAT? Weight Management Program by Armand and Mitch Felipe-Mendoza

WHEN? During the 5-month training period of TBR Dream Marathon

FOR WHOM? Exclusively for TBR Dream Marathon 2011 Participants. Program is recommended for those who want to lose weight safely and properly while training for TBR Dream Marathon

HOW MUCH? FREE

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM:

1. To guide participants in their weight loss journey (if this is their goal) by giving advice on balanced eating and exercise
2. To promote responsible running by preventing injuries while training and avoid overtraining
3. To prepare runners for weight maintenance even after the marathon

WHAT DO YOU RECEIVE?

• Group weight loss sessions (once a month)
• Weigh ins
• Monitoring
• Exercise and food program
• Tips on weight loss
• Tips on cross training

WHO WILL CONDUCT IT?

Armand and Mitch Mendoza will conduct the weight management program. While the program is exclusively for TBR Dream Marathoners, meetings, consultations, or group sessions will be coordinated and conducted by Armand and Mitch.

HOW DO I START?

Armand and Mitch want you to get started early, so first WEIGH-IN and meet up for those who are interested is scheduled for three days next week (choose one):

• October 25, Monday, 6pm
• October 28, Thursday, 7pm
• October 30, Saturday, 530am

Please choose one day and pre-register by emailing:

• Armand – askarmand@gmail.com
• Mitch – mitchfelipe@gmail.com

NOTE: Bring your TBR Dream Card as proof of your participation.  No card, no entry in the Weight Management Program.

Next WEIGH-INS and SESSIONS will be emailed to you by Mitch/Armand.

IS THIS REQUIRED OF TBR DREAM PARTICIPANTS?

NO. This is a special offer from Armand and Mitch.  They decided to offer this free service after noting the need for experts to guide and regularly monitor runners who joined the marathon while hoping to lose weight.  It is not mandatory for TBR Dream Participants.

WHO ARE THE COACHES?

Armando “Armand” Mendoza Jr., PTRP is a licensed physical therapist, an ACE-certified personal trainer and lifestyle & weight management consultant for 10 years. He specializes in weight loss programs that integrates exercise training, healthy eating, lifestyle coaching and behavioral modification. Armand is also a full marathon-running coach and a certified sports nutrition counselor. At present, Armand focuses on lifestyle modification/weight management coaching for private/corporate clients and is currently the weight loss columnist for Men’s Health Philippines.

Mitch Felipe-Mendoza is a lifestyle & weight management coach, fitness trainer and runner who has helped her clients manage weight and improve running performance by combining her background in psychology, exercise, nutrition, and injury prevention. She is a licensed physical therapist (DLSU), holds a masters degree in psychology (Ateneo de Manila University) and also certified by the American Council on Exercise. She is also a regular wellness contributor of Philippine Daily Inquirer, a weight loss columnist for Women’s Health Philippines, and nutrition contributor for The Bull Runner Magazine.

CONTACT:

Please direct all inquiries to:

Armand – askarmand@gmail.com
Mithc – mitchfelipe@gmail.com