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Last night, I joined the Newton & Runner Duathlon Clinic at Bonifacio High Street.  The event encouraged runners to start biking as a cross training option and to subsequently start joining duathlons as a new challenge.

The clinic started with a talk on duathlons by my triathlon coach, Andy Leuterio, a brief talk on bikes by owner of Dan’s Bike Shop and Specialized distributor, Joey Ramirez, and, lastly, an introduction to bike fitting by Edmund Mangaser of All Terra.

– Coach Andy Leuterio –

– with Joey Ramirez of Dan’s Bike Shop –

– with Edmund Mangaser, Coach Andy, and my bf, the Shiv, during the talk on bike fit. Photo courtesy of Total Fitness –

After the informative talks, the workout began. It was a—get this—bike-run-bike-run-bike session. Phew!  It was tough. (Big mistake for running an 8k tempo that morning.)

There was a lot of grunting and groaning from all 30 participants, including myself. A wonderfully intense workout that left me soaked in sweat yet happy.

– Fitness First Team –

– with other participants of the Duathlon Clinic –

– Claiming my raffle prize with Zinnia, Tin of Runnr, and Coach Andy. Thanks Runnr! –

Do you want to go beyond running and start biking?  This may be the perfect event for you.  One of the speakers is my tri coach, Coach Andy Leuterio, who said we’ll have a great workout that evening.  Okay, I’m in.  Who else is coming?!

To help enthusiasts of all levels prepare properly for duathlon races, Newton and RUNNR in partnership with Bonifacio Global City and Fitness First will conduct a “Discover Duathlon,”a run-bike clinic on May 10, 7-9 pm at the building B3 Activity Pod of Bonifacio High Street in front of RUNNR.

Breaking down the basics and the more technical aspects of the sport is Andy Leuterio, a veteran of many local and international races including the Ironman 70.3 in Las Vegas and in Camarines Sur.

The clinic will cover everything duathlon, from gear and proper workouts to tips on the course and in the transition areas. Choosing, handling and fitting of other equipment such as protective gear and bicycles will also be discussed in the clinic. Edmund Mangaser of All Terra Cyclery and Joey Ramirez of Dan’s Bike Shop will also be there as resource speakers.

The participants, which will be limited to 30 persons, also get a chance to experience scientific training with the Tri Team SB-RUNNR.

To join, visit RUNNR Bonifacio High Street from May 7 to 10 and pay the registration fee. The clinic is valued at P1,000 but registration fee is P395 only.

• Newton singlet
• Runnr Elite Socks Single
• snacks

For more on running and world-class running gear, visit www.runnr.com.ph, facebookcom/RUNNRPhils or newtonrunning.com or follow RUNNR on twitter.com/RUNNRStore.

Our good friends over at Runnr have lots in store for you this weekend. Read on!

1)    4-DAY RUNNR SALE

• Jan 20 (Fri) to 23 (Mon), 2012
• Enjoy up to 25% off on regular priced items from top running brands – Adidas, Brooks, Newton, Vibram Five Fingers, CW-X, Smith Optics and Polar Heart Rate Monitors
• valid in BHS only

2)    FREE ACCEL! (Gift-with-purchase Promo)

• Jan 21 (Sat) to 23 (Mon), 2012
• Free one (1) pc. Accel Energy gel for a min. purchase of p1,000
• note: valid only for single minimum receipt purchase, it’s not for EVERY p1,000 purchase, so even if customer buys p2,000 worth he won’t get 2pcs of Accel gels
• valid in both BHS and ATC stores

3)    RACEDAY GIVEAWAYS

• Jan 22, Sunday
• Run to RUNNR Bonifacio High Street wearing any RUNNR merchandise on January 22, Raceday & win a prize!
• Participant should wear any RUNNR merchandise ( shirt, singlet, cap, visor, lanyard, racebelt or socks)
• Present your TIMEX RUN 2012 race bib to join the pick a prize activity. Valid from 8am-10am, for the first 100 lucky winners
• valid in BHS only

I’ve been invited to be one of the guest speakers for the launch of RUNNR Academy tonight. This is an impressive series of lectures and group runs initiated by Runnr to promote running. Hope to see you later!

Press Release from Runnr…

An upcoming weekly series of lectures on running will fire up the interests of both beginners and advanced runners as they will get to know innovative health and training tips, strength and conditioning techniques, and other important strategies that will take them further into their sport.

The RUNNR Academy, sponsored by the innovative and highly defined sports store RUNNR in partnership with Run BGC (Bonifacio Global City) and Newton Running, will be launched on March 23, 2011 at 7:00 pm.

The evening lectures will be conducted by well-known runners and coaches like Jaymie Pizarro, Jim Saret, Andy Leuterio, Lit Ornubia, Edsel Vengco, Edward Kho, and other experts.

Some of the topics they will discuss will include the application of the correct method of running; the importance of having a strong physical framework; techniques to acclimatize, avoid dehydration and run with the sun; determining the ideal weight, right nutrition, heart rate, and other health concerns.

Every Wednesday 7pm, the lecture is free for all. The lectures will be held subsequently every Wednesday until May 25, 2011, and will be followed by Group Runs at 8:00 p.m. (except for DAY 1, March 23).

Participants will be divided into two groups of Basic and Advanced runners, each limited to 30 individuals and to be led by two coaches along a predetermined route inside the Bonifacio Global City. Group stretching and other drills will ensure that the participants will get the most benefits out of each session.

The RUNNR Academy running clinics is on a first come, first served basis. There will be no pre-registration. Interested runners must register on the spot at the clinic. For more information visit RUNNR at building B3 of Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City, call tel. no. 403-1787 or log onto to www.runnr.com.ph; search FB: RUNNR

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Launching day of RUNNR Academy is on March 23, 7pm, Wed.
• Registration for the group runs is on March 23.
• Group runs will start on DAY 2, on March 30.
• Note: if a runner misses the group runs for 2 consecutive Wednesdays, his/her slot will be opened to new interested runners

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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