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THE NEXT BULL CIRCLE (running talk) is TOMORROW!

We’re lucky to have booked Coach Jim Saret, my favorite speaker, for tomorrow’s Bull Circle.  He’s usually flying all over the world with the Smart Gilas RP National Basketball team, but he made the time for us to talk about enhancing our running performance.  Hope to see you tomorrow!

• Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 7 PM
• R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street
• Topic: “Getting the Body Marathon Ready”
• Coverage: injury prevention, neuromuscular stabilization, strength and conditioning for runners.
• Speaker: Coach Jim Saret, Phil. Olympic Committee’s Sports Training and Fitness Consultant for all national teams.
• Open to the public
• Free of charge

March 6, Saturday, was the day of our first ever Bull Session, a run clinic where runners can run at conversation pace enjoying each other’s company.

– “Class Pic” of the 1st Bull Session runners –

The Bull Session was a dream project of mine for years, long before TBR Dream Marathon was conceptualized. I always envisioned my dream run clinic to be one where people just gather together to run for fun; no pressures to reach a specific time, perform certain drills, or cover a number of loops for the session. I wanted a clinic where all types of runners, even non-runners, would simply experience the joy of running. Hence, the Bull Session was born.

When I arrived at our meeting area, R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street, I was pleasantly surprised to find close to 100 runners awaiting the start.

Before the run, Coach Rio first gave us a brief talk on basic running form and technique.

– Coach Rio shows us the perfect form –

– Runners listen intently –

Then, we ran 1 hour and 15 minutes around Bonifacio Global City led by Team Secondwind.

– Up the hill! –

– Like a mini rally! –

– I had a grand time meeting new runners during the clinic… –

-…even met this cute guy in white. Oh wait, that’s the hubby! 🙂 Running with him is Chi running instructor, Lit Onrubia. Both are TBR Dream Marathoners –

– Neville of Secondwind leads the cool down –

NEXT BULL SESSION (run clinic):

• March 20, 2010, Saturday
• Venue: TBA
• Coach: Jim Lafferty to discuss training for the marathon (15 mins only)
• Pacers: Team Secondwind
• Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (following TBR Dream Marathon training program)
• Open to the public
• Free of charge

Get your FREE copy of The Bull Runner Magazine – March issue NOW!

The March issue is all about RUNNING and TRAVEL.  On our cover is one of Cebu’s most popular running couples who travel the world together to race and run: Dr. Yong and Donna Larrazabal.

WHAT’S INSIDE:

• Running Calendar
• Gear: Travel Partners
• Gear: Summer Lovin’
• Training: Chi Running
• Nutrition: Eating on the Run
• Expert Advice: Dr. George Canlas on cramps, Neville Manaois on blisters
• NEW: My Story: Willie Guevara – The Marathon Man
• Events: Condura Marathon, Cebu Marathon, Takbo Para Kay Gibo, Bull Circle
• NEW: Community: P&G Runner’s Circle
• Travel: Darryl Panado
• Personal Record: Running Around the World – Ana de Ocampo, Dorothy Santos
• Running Directory

By Sunday March 7, you can get your free copy at:

• United Run for Wellness
• Runnr, Bonifacio High Street
• R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street

Within the week, you may get your copy at our other distribution outlets.  Click HERE for a complete listing.

FREE PDF file will be available for download within the week.

Update for TBR Dream Marathoners:

• BULL SESSION: SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010, 6 AM – 80 min. slow and easy run. Guest: Coach Rio de la Cruz to briefly discuss basic running form and technique before we run. Paced by Team Secondwind.  Meet at R.O.X., Bonifacio High Street.  Open to the public.  Bring your friends!  Those who haven’t claimed their free Cecon 100caps box may do so here.
• TRAINING PROGRAM: You should have received Coach Jim’s TRAINING PROGRAM via email by now.  Everyone has been emailed except those who registered in Nike Park after February 25, 2010.  If you did not receive it, please email tbrmarathon(at)gmail.com with subject: FOLLOW UP TRAINING PROGRAM.
• PHOTO & MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: If you haven’t yet, please submit your 2×2 photo and hard copy of your medical certificate at Nike Park, Bonifacio High Street, or any Bull Clinic or Bull Session before March 31, 2010. We do not accept emailed copies unless you are a provincial or international participant.
• BULL CIRCLE: Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 7 PM, R.O.X. “Getting the Body Marathon Ready” by Coach Jim Saret, Phil. Olympic Committee’s Sports Training and Fitness Consultant for all national teams.  Coverage: injury prevention, neuromuscular stabilization, strength and conditioning for runners. Open to the public.

GOOD NEWS! We now have a TBR DREAM MARATHONERS FACEBOOK GROUP. Connect with fellow marathoners, share your thoughts, and ask questions.  Click HERE to sign up.  NOTE: This is exclusively for registered participants of TBR Dream Marathoners.

Newton Running, in partnership with RUNNR ACADEMY and Ayala Center Cebu, brings the “Optimal Running Technique” Clinic to Cebu! This is a FREE running clinic to be given by none other than 3-time Philippine National Triathlete Champion, Arland Macasieb who is an expert on proper training and technique for running.

Clinic will be held on March 5 & 6 at the Active Zone of Ayala Center Cebu. For complete details on the clinic, see below schedule and topics to be discussed.

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