Back in July 2013, as I was training for Ironman Cebu, I crashed my bike on Daang Hari Road. All I remember was wobbling on the bike. Next thing I knew I woke up after 2 minutes of lying unconscious on the open road and finally having my taste of what cyclists like to call “tocino” (or scraped reddish skin) on my shoulders, elbow, and calves. While I recovered fully from the crash and eventually completed the race, I still bear the scars on my arms and legs now. It’s the annoying “peklat” but seeing it each day also reminds me of how strong I was to continue the race despite the trauma. In the face of challenges, I just look at that scar and know I can survive anything. (more…)

Get your wellness journey on the bright track by joining the first GoWell Community Workout!

GoWell Namaste Run
October 16 (Sunday), 6 AM
Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City

The GoWell Namaste Run is a unique yoga-run-yoga event in the middle of peaceful and serene Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.

In partnership with Urban Ashram, we will be rolling out our yoga mats for pranayama breathing, lacing up our shoes for an easy run with The Bull Runner, Jaymie Pizarro, and ending the experience with a relaxing yoga session. Participants of all fitness levels, from beginners to experienced athletes, are welcome to attend.

All participants will receive a GoWell lootbag and snacks! GoWell Gold members will also enjoy reserved space for yoga and special access to our Gold Tent.

GoWell Namaste Run partners are: Urban Ashram, The North Face, R.O.X., Garmin, New Balance, Anytime Fitness, Hi-Precision Diagnostics Laboratory, CWX, Runnr, Newton, and AQ Support.

Registration is free, but participants must book their slots on www.gowell.com.ph. Only 200 slots available.

Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our 8th Batch of TBR Sun Life Dream Marathon participants!   Due to high demand, we increased our participants to 900!

Click on the list below to view the list of runners officially registered with the event.  Should you have any concerns or inquiries, contact tbrdream@gmail.com or 0906-318-2723.

Download / View PDF: OFFICIAL LIST OF TBR SUN LIFE DREAMERS 2017_rev2

WHAT’S NEXT?

1) WELCOME KITS REDEMPTION

All registered runners will receive a Welcome Kit containing the following:

* A Note from the Founders
* Your Dream Marathon Training Program
* Your TBR Dream Official Training Shirt
* Your Calendar of Activities
* Your Dream Card
* TBR Sticker

Participants who did not opt for delivery of kits may pick up their Dream Marathon Welcome Kit. Pick up dates and venues below:

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

* Bring your claiming stub (for on site registration), deposit slip (for bank deposit), or credit card/paypal email receipt (for online payments).
* Size of the Official Dream Marathon Training Shirt are available while supplies last.

CLAIMING OF REDEMPTION KIT BY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

1. Authorization Letter signed by the Registered Runner
2. Payment confirmation: for online reg – TBR email, for onsite reg – Claim Stub, for bank deposit – Deposit Slip
3. Photocopy of Valid ID of Registered Runner with Signature
4. Photocopy of Valid ID of Authorized Representative
5. TBR and NUVALI waivers SIGNED by the Registered Runner. We will not accept those signed FOR the runner. To be verified with the ID submitted. No signed waivers, no welcome kit. You may click HERE to download waivers.

2) DREAM MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM

Your Welcome Kit will include the Dream Marathon Training Program. Your 22-week training program begins on September 19, 2016!

3) BULL CIRCLE 1

Block your calendars for our 1st Bull Circle entitled “CHASING THE DREAM” on September 21, Wednesday, at 7:00PM at Henry Sy Auditorium in St. Lukes, BGC. You can come in as early as 6:00PM.

Speakers and topics will include:

• Chasing the Dream, Jaymie Pizarro, The Bull Runner
• The Dream Marathon Program, Coach Jim Lafferty and Coach Francis Diano

You may also claim your Welcome Kits during this Bull Circle.

For a complete list of schedules, click here.

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.

– 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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