Monday, August 31, 2009

DIAMOND LIONS CLUB RUN

what: 1ST DIAMOND LIONS CLUB RUN
when: August 30, 2009 Sunday
where: Cebu Business Park, Cebu City

RACE RESULTS

MEN 10K OPEN
1. Revoden Aranas 33:13 mins
2. Reprinel Banzon 34:01
3. Ian Bernido 35:53
4. Robert Daang 36:31
5. Rico Roquite 36:54
6. Paul Zafico 37:05
7. Jesus Baculi, Jr. 37:39
8. Gabriel Zabate 37:53
9. Roland Montebon 39:08
10. Roger Saldo 39:41

MEN 10K MASTERS-A
1. Tomas Nunez, Jr.
2. Jessie Mesa
3. Chris Burdette
4. Virgilio Belecario
5. Eleazar Oporto

MEN 10K MASTERS-B
1. Ruth Banzon
2. Democrito Branzuela
3. Jun Taneo
4. Manolito Uy
5. Lindio Abelino

MEN 5K OPEN
1. Jorry Econg
2. Nino Misa
3. Jeppy Lumongsod
4. Ronel Abayon
5. Rolan Batiancila

WOMEN 10K OPEN
1. Aiza Suwaybaguio 43:24 mins
2. Jennifer Belocura
3. Rose Baylon
4. Camilla Luterte
5. Doris Nodalo
6. Emily Rosas
7. Leonora Martus
8. Roselle Baldevieso
9. Ma. Anna Alforque
10. Ma. Glenn Pontanar

WOMEN 5K OPEN
1. Mary Tabal
2. Hazel Ratavale
3. Adela Canillo
4. Lorna Olarita
5. Milagros Pabol

BOYS 3K
1. Prince Lee
2. Jommel Edar
3. Brett Tabanas

GIRLS 3K
1. Bea Beronia
2. Miriam Potot
3. Amanda Macariola

Courtesy of: CMagsumbol/TF & RManlosa/SSD

Sunday, August 30, 2009

PRE-RACE MEAL

The Pre-Race Meal Active.com: "Every meal is important, but no meal is more important than the one before a race. Choosing the wrong foods, eating too much or too little, or eating at the wrong time can affect your performance and possibly ruin your race, or at least make your performance less than optimal. Eating the right pre-race meal at the right time ensures that all your hard training doesn't go to waste."...

TIPS FOR BEGINNING ROAD RACERS

10 Tips for Beginning Road Racers Active.com: "If you have recently been inspired to try road racing and you're new to the sport, a reasonable question is, 'Where and how do I get started?'

Let me see if I can help:"...

CROCS PREPAIR TO RUN


AMERICANS CAN BE EAST AFRICANS

Dathan Ritzenhein. Courtesy of Getty Images.

Ritzenhein breaks 13-year-old U.S. 5K mark at Swiss meet - USATODAY.com: "'What Dathan did today validates what everyone in this country has been trying to do — to show Americans can run with the best East Africans,' Salazar said.

'What we needed was a kid born in this country — here's a kid from the Midwest (Michigan) — able to run with them. This is a huge shot to prove you don't have to be East African to be a great distance runner.'"

Saturday, August 29, 2009

SEAG CYCLING TRYOUT

Cycling holds final tryout for SEAG The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "Romero also disclosed that junior campaigners (17 years and below) will compete in the Batang Pinoy in Bacolod in November in preparation for the Youth Olympic Games next year in Singapore."...

PARTY AT MY PACE

Marathon Pace Groups at Runner's World.com: "'Good morning. My name is Star, I'm with the Clif Bar Pace Team, and my co-pace leader is John. I am here to make you run slow when you want to run fast, and to make you run fast when you want to run slow. Listen to me, follow us, and we'll cross the finish line together in 3:50.'"...

Friday, August 28, 2009

CEBU CITY SUPPORTS MARATHON

Mayor Tom okays city marathon The Freeman >> The Freeman Sections >> Cebu Sports: "CEBU, Philippines - The organizers of the Cebu City Marathon set on January 10 next year got a big boost from the city government with no less than Mayor Tomas Osmeña pressing the green light for the staging of the event.

City councilor Sylvan “Jack” Jakosalem surprised the organizing Cebu Executive Runners Club (CERC) during a press conference yesterday at Mooon Café in Guadalupe by showing off the approved letter of request of support from Osmeña.

Along with that, Jakosalem bared that the city government will allocate P295, 500 for the prizes of the top performers. The men and women’s open champion will receive P50,000 each, while the second to 10th placers in the 42-kilometer action will also receive cash prizes.

The top male and female finishers in the 21km and 5km run, on the other hand, will get P15,000.

Commemorative medals and t-shirts courtesy of the Aldeguer Group of Companies will also be given away to all the finishers of the full marathon.
“This is the first time that a full marathon will start and end here in Cebu City so it’s just right that we give full support to this,” said Jakosalem, who vowed to insert the event into the Sinulog calendar of activities."...

01-10-10 CEBU CITY MARATHON

4-month preparation Sun.Star Network Online: Its not an ordinary race. It's long and it's a killer.

"Race organizer and Sun.Star columnist John Pages encouraged the runners to aim for a higher goal and try the more difficult categories rather than their usual distances.

“It’s the ideal time for the 5K and 10K runners to target the 21K marathon and the 21K runners to target the full marathon,” said Pages."...

Thursday, August 27, 2009

TRIATHLETES, HOSPITALity

Hospitality impresses triathletes - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "It evolved from fitness competitions among United States Navy Seals involving the three events done in succession - swimming, cycling and running.

In a press conference, the top triathletes smiled, remembering the most memorable moments they experienced as they rode across Camarines Sur, watching children waving, farmers tilling their farms ,and ordinary folk standing by the road to cheer them on."

Monday, August 24, 2009

UNIVERSITY RUN RESULTS

Enriquez, De los Santos triumph The Freeman >> The Freeman Sections >> Cebu Sports: "In the 5K run, Robert Daang copped the men's title, while Jeppy Lomongsod and Elvin Flores landed at second and third, respective. The top three finishers in the women's category were Joeyry Ann Lee, Florence Mata and Susan Militante."...

CEBUANO TRI RULES IRONMAN ALL-FIL

Noy Jopson. enaldt photo.

Impressive finishes Sun.Star Network Online: "THE Cebuanos had a successful campaign in yesterday’s Ironman 70.3 Philippines with Noy Jopson raising Cebu’s banner when he claimed the overall title in the all-Filipino division in the tragedy-marred event in Camarines Sur."...

Sunday, August 23, 2009

UYTENGSU DRIVING FORCE BEHIND IRONMAN 70.3

Manila Standard Today -- Uytengsu driving force behind Ironman 70.3 -- 2009/august/22: "“This race exists because of the enthusiasm of Fred Uytengsu. He is the driving force behind the Cobra Ironman 70.3. It is his vision. In a lot of ways, we made it difficult for him just because of the way our company works. But he persevered. When we finally hooked up, this race took shape.”"

ARMSTRONG MOBBED AT TOUR OF IRELAND

Armstrong mobbed at Tour of Ireland ABS-CBN News Online Beta: "But Armstrong, who last rode in the competition in 1992, was quick to declare his priorities as he prepares for his cancer foundation's Livestrong summit in Dublin.

'That's the most important thing,' he said at the start line.

The 37-year-old cancer survivor said the Livestrong conference was the most important part of his Irish trip"

TOUR de LEBRON

GMANews.TV - Tour de LeBron comes through Akron - Sports - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News: "The U.S. Olympic teammates and close friends rode through the city's streets Saturday as James hosted his annual 'King for Kids' charity bike-a-thon. James and Paul pushed the pace in the lead group of bicyclists, pedaling past James' former high school St. Vincent-St. Mary and the city's zoo on the 8-mile route."...

Friday, August 21, 2009

CEBU NORMAL RUN

What: 1st CNU-ILSAA FUN RUN
When: September 13, 2009 Sunday 5:30AM
Where: Cebu Normal Univ (CNU) Campus, Osmena Blvd., Cebu City

Categories: 3K, 5K, 10K

Entry fees:
Regular participants @ P200.00
CNU students, faculty, administration & alumni @ P150.00 (please bring ID)

Registration sites: (until Sept 5, 2009)

CNU Balay Alumni Office
CNU Campus c/o Esper Soledad 582-5278

Cebu City Sports Center
c/o Danny Erano 518-1363

SHE IS MY LITTLE GIRL

Athlete Semenya's family brush off gender controversy - Yahoo! News: "All major newspapers' front pages pictured a triumphant Semenya who powered to a 1minute 55.45seconds win -- the world's best this year -- shortly after the athletics governing body announced that the runner's gender was to be verified.

'She is my little girl. I raised her and I have never doubted her gender. She is a woman and I can repeat that a million times,' father Jacob Semenya told the popular tabloid Sowetan which dubbed the champion 'Our Golden Girl'."...

Thursday, August 20, 2009

SMART SPORTS: RUNNING & CYCLING

GMANews.TV - Sports group hopes to help local athletes achieve Olympic dream - Sports - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News: "Smart Sports head Patrick Gregorio said they are willing to partner with various groups involved in running events.

Gregorio said that they are not just acting as a sponsor of an event but they are helping different sports in their drive to help discover young and potential athletes who can excel in future international competitions like the Olympics.

SMART Sports head Patrick Gregorio and (Ret.) Gen. Sam Tucay led the formal launching of the two-day running event on Wednesday at the Dusit Hotel in Makati City. More
Aside from running events, Gregorio’s group is also actively supporting basketball, boxing, taekwondo, tennis and cycling."...

LOONEY TUNES ACTIVE RUN

CROCS RUN

Crocs to stage fun run at MOA The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "MANILA, Philippines - Crocs, Inc., the leading designer, manufacturer and retailer of footwear for men, women and children under the CrocsTM brand, will hold its first fun run event dubbed “Crocs Prepair to Run” on Sept. 13 with over a thousand participants expected at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City."...

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

UNBEATABLE IN WORLD'S 5K & 10K

Bekele vows to keep on running after fourth world 10,000m title Manila Bulletin: "Bekele's medal haul from the Olympic Games, worlds and world cross-country championships is quite phenomenal, and the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder over both the 5000m and 10,000m again looked unbeatable at the Olympic Stadium when winning the 10,000m title here on Monday.

His history speaks for itself, now with 15 world titles and three Olympic golds. He has been the fastest in the world over 5000m every year since 2004 and is unbeaten in the 10,000m"

QC MARATHON A PREVIEW OF SEAG BATTLE

QC 42K a preview of SEAG battle - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "FILIPINO RUNNERS WILL have a chance to gauge the strength of their counterparts in the Laos Southeast Asian Games when they compete in the first Quezon City International Marathon on October 18.

Inquiries from Kenya, home of world champions like Paul Kibii Tergat and Beijing Olympic winner Sammy Wanjiru, are also pouring in, according to organizers of the event that will be part of the city’s 70th anniversary celebration."...

QUEZON CITY MILLION PESO INTL MARATHON

P3-million international marathon to highlight Quezon City day The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "MANILA, Philippines - Quezon City, ranked among the top 10 Asian cities of the future by the Financial Times Magazine, is celebrating its 70th founding anniversary this year by staging one of the richest running events in the country – the Quezon City International Marathon – offering a P3M purse and drawing an impressive field of 10,000 runners.

The event unfolds on Oct. 18 starting and ending at the Elliptical Road with the winners in the men’s and women’s divisions claiming P300,000 each and the first and second runners-up earn P200,000 and P100,000, respectively."...

KENYAN LEADS CAST IN SUBIC INTL MARATHON

Kenyan leads cast in Subic international marathon The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "MANILA, Philippines - Kenyan runner Nelson Kirwa Rotich is coming back to defend his crown in the second Smart-Subic International marathon scheduled on Oct. 24.

A veteran of several tough races including the Boston Marathon, Rotich bested a field of more than 7,000 to top last year’s 42-kilometer event in 2 hours, 27 minutes and 11 seconds."...

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

NATL CHAMP NETS MILO SLOT

Nat’l Open champ nets Milo finals slot - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "DAGUPAN—LANY CARDONA, A big revelation in the recent National Open track and field championship, emerged as the lone finals qualifier from the 33rd National Milo Marathon 21K eliminations here Sunday.

Former University of Cebu ace Rogelio Reli came from behind to rule the men’s side but was a minute and 20 seconds over the 1:15 qualifying time."

Monday, August 17, 2009

3Rs: ROCK AND RUN + RAIN

Heavy downpour fails to douse run Sun.Star Network Online: "The promised lively music and ecstatic morning were replaced with the doldrums and chills and the race only pushed through after those who braved the weather convinced the organizers.

The runners showed that rains and the flooded street could not stop them as they gathered at the starting line waiting for the gun to be fired."...

MILO RUN - ROXAS CITY

Delfin, Cortel book trip to Milo run finals The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "ROXAS CITY, Philippines – Top finishers Hanny Jean Delfin of San Antonio Cuartero, Capiz and Cerila Cortel of Roxas City, made the cut off time of one hour, 35 minutes in the 21K women’s eliminaiton race yesterday to qualify for the 33rd Milo Marathon national finals slated Oct. 11 in Metro Manila."...

Sunday, August 16, 2009

ITS OUR RIGHT TO BE LEFT-HANDED

International Lefthanders Day: Celebrate your right to be left-handed Manila Bulletin: "Other interesting facts about lefthanders are that: they adjust more readily to seeing underwater, and they excel particularly in tennis, baseball, swimming, and fencing.

There exists a long list of famous personalities who are left-handed. Among these are United States President Barack H. Obama (politics), Henry L. Ford (automobile manufacturing), Mark Twain (literature), Jimi Hendrix (music), Michelangelo (art), and our very own Rafael “Paeng’’ Nepomuceno (bowling) and Emmanuel “Manny’’ Pacquiao (boxing)"...

Saturday, August 15, 2009

CEBUANOS VIE FOR ASIAN CYCLING TILT

Cebuano pedal-pushers vie for top honors in Asian cycling tilt The Freeman >> The Freeman Sections >> Cebu Sports: "CEBU, Philippines - Two Cebuanos are all dead-set to vie for glory as the 29th Asian Cycling Championship and 16th Asian Junior Cycling Championships jointly unfold today in Tengarong, East Kalamintan, Indonesia.

They are Marites Bitbit and John Rene Mier, both members of the Philippine team.

This also marks for the first time in a decade that the country will be sending a junior team to the ACC, thanks to the Philippine Sports Commission and the UCI-recognized Philcycling president and Tagaytay Mayor Bambol Tolentino.

Aside from Bitbit and Mier, the RP squad is also comprised of the multi-titled Victor Espiritu and John Renee Mier and junior riders George Oconer, Analiza Dysangco and Rustom Lim. – Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (THE FREEMAN)"...

Friday, August 14, 2009

SUBIC ADVENTURE SPORTS

Longboard lures visitors to Subic even during rainy days: "It now joins the list of other sports that lure tourists, including rappelling, wall and rock-climbing, windsurfing, sailing, jet skiing, biking, diving, parasailing and auto racing.

“We have the forests, the bay and man-made structures that provide a myriad of challenges for those who hunger for the extreme experience,” Marcelo said.

“The great thing about adventure tourism is that even the rains cannot stop it. In fact, the inclement weather adds another dimension to the challenge,” he said."

MACTAN RUN

Mactan to host another running event The Freeman >> The Freeman Sections >> Cebu Sports: "CEBU, Philippines - Barely three weeks from a half-marathon competition in Mactan Island, another action takes place this Sunday dubbed as the “Power of Prevention Through Fitness and Nutrition” at the historic Lapu-Lapu Shrine.

The event features two race lengths, the 5K and 3K for both the men’s and women’s divisions."...

RP JUNIOR CYCLISTS FOR ASIAN CHAMP

The Manila Times Internet Edition SPORTS >Top cyclists to compete in Asian Championships: "THE country’s elite national riders are all set to see action in the 29th Asian Cycling Championship and 16th Asian Junior Cycling Championship slated on August 14 to 20 at the Tengarong, East Kalamintan in Indonesia.

Marites Bitbit, the 2007 Southeast Asian Games gold winner, banners the strong field of national riders which include veteran Victor Espiritu, John Renee Mier and junior riders George Oconer, Analiza Dysangco and Rustom Lim.

This is the first time that the Philippine junior cycling team, under the leadership of Tolentino, will participate in an Asian junior event. The last the time the country competed in this tournament was during the time of PhilCycling President Gov. Francisco Almeda."...

Thursday, August 13, 2009

4TH UNIVERSITY RUN

All set for 14th CDU Run: Organizer hope to make it an international event someday The Freeman >> The Freeman Sections >> Cebu Sports: "CEBU, Philippines - From being the first school-initiated running race in the Queen City of the South, the organizers of the Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) Run contemplates on making it an international competition in the future."...

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MARATHON

How to prepare for an international marathon - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "How many months are needed to train for a marathon?

Brad Hudson, a well-known running coach and author of “Run Faster,” suggests that less experienced runners should devote at least five to six months before joining a full marathon to adapt well in three running phases: introductory, sharpening and fundamental periods.

More experienced runners can train in four to five months."

PHIL INTL MARATHON

International run puts focus on Pasig river rehab The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "“This is not just another run because we’re running for a reason. Each step is a step of hope, faith, conviction and love,” said Gina Lopez of the organizing ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.

Lopez is hoping to draw 20,000 participants in the 3K, 5K and 10K side events, the full marathon of 42 kms and a relay of 20 persons with each runner covering two kilometers all the way to the finish."...

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

KENNY'S URBANITE RUN

August 11, 2009 @ Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Phils.

CEBUANO RUNNERS RULE BOHOL

Cebuano runners rule Bohol Milo qualifier The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "TAGBILARAN CITY , Philippines – Cebuano bets topped the 21K elimination race of the 33rd National MILO Marathon on Sunday in an out-and-back course near the Island City Mall here in Bohol.

Two-time leg winner John Philip Duenas of Carmen and first time champion Doris Nudalo of Mandaue City outpaced a lean field of runners to each pocket the P10,000 prize for first place and bring home the MILO Marathon glass trophy."...

Monday, August 10, 2009

ARMSTRONG'S IMPACT ON US CYCLING

Armstrong’s Impact on U.S. Cycling - Question - NYTimes.com: "Q. Can you quantify the impact of Armstrong on cycling in the United States?

A. From our perspective, Lance has absolutely put the sport of cycling on the radar screen of a lot of young potential cyclists. He legitimized the sport. He demonstrated to an American audience that you can be an international hero, earn a seven-plus-figure salary, have the endorsements, do all the things that American sports heroes are known for"...

VEGGIES MAKE YOU RUN FAST

Vegetable grower picks up Milo win in the rain The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "BAGUIO, Philippines – Jerry Lindawan showed his peers he is Baguio’s king of the hill as he won yesterday’s Baguio leg of the 33rd National Milo Marathon elimination with consummate ease at Burnham Park."...

METROSPORTS RUN SERIES

Delposo tops MetroSports fun run series Sun.Star Network Online: "The Fun Run, which was held for four straight weekends starting last July 19, was held to raise funds for the Cebu City Street Children Foundation under the care of Cebu City first lady Margot Osmeña.

After the fun run series, Bernardo told Sun.Star Cebu that they are now finalizing the details for another event in September, which is a running contest for groups."...

Sunday, August 09, 2009

NY MARATHON

CHICKEN NIGHT RUN

Kenny’s Open run Aug. 15 Manila Bulletin: "Around 3,000 runners are expected to sign up for the Kenny’s Open 2009 Urbanite Run set Aug. 15 in Bonifacio Global City, The Fort in Taguig City.

Living up to its commitment to promote fit and active lifestyle, Kenny Rogers is staging the event in a distinct fashion as the marathon will be held at night starting at 7 p.m"...

Saturday, August 08, 2009

ROCK N RUN

First Rock N' Run set August 16 The Freeman >> The Freeman Sections >> Cebu Sports: "CEBU, Philippines - Music and running will be mixed together with the staging of the first Rock N’ Run on August 16 at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in Mandaue City.

Over 2,000 fitness buffs are expected to see action in the event. An aerobics exercise will be done to warm up and cool down the participants. Cebu’s popular Stagecrew band will also perform to energize the participants prior to the race proper."...

Thursday, August 06, 2009

UST RUNNERS RULE MAKILING RUN

UST runners, Los Baños bet rule Makiling run The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "LOS BANOS, Laguna, Philippines – Three University of Sto. Tomas students and a Los Baños sports enthusiast ruled the “Makiling Run for Nature and Fitness” held here recently.

The two-stage race was organized by the UP Los Baños-base Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization-Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEAMEO-SEARCA) and Makiling Campus Runners (MAC)."...

Tuesday, August 04, 2009

HE QUIT HIS JOB TO RUN

Belmonte posts 5th straight Milo leg win The Philippine Star >> News >> Sports: "TACLOBAN CITY , Philippines -- Dionesio Belmonte of Ormoc City captured his fifth straight leg championship last Sunday in the 33rd National Milo Marathon here at the Leyte Sports Complex.

Belmonte, who recently resigned from work to concentrate on his training for last Sunday’s event, finished the men’s 21K race in one hour 15 minutes and 16 seconds to qualify in the national finals slated on Oct. 11 in Metro Manila. He finished 14th place overall in the grand finals last year and vows to do better in October."...

Monday, August 03, 2009

YELLOW JERSEY FOR CORY

Yellow jersey for Cory: "AT least 200 cyclists donning symbolic yellow jerseys will ride their bikes as they pay their last respects when the remains of the late former President Corazon Aquino are laid to rest on Wednesday at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque City.

The yellow jerseys would have the words “Salamat Pangulong Cory” printed on the front.

The yellow jersey, in cycling parlance, is symbolic of the overall leadership in multistage races. It is the most coveted jersey in all of the cycling world."...

CALDERON TOPS CYCLING TRY-OUT

GMANews.TV - Calderon tops cycling tryout - Sports - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News: "Former national riders, led by Padyak Pinoy 2009 champion Joel Calderon, dominated the third leg of the National Cycling Tryouts over the weekend in Tanay, Rizal."...

THE LAW OF ATTRACTION

"SLEEPLESS" AGENT TOPS METROSPORTS RUN

‘Sleepless’ call center agent tops Metrosports Run Sun.Star Network Online: "PAUL JAMES Zafico got off work at 3 a.m. yesterday, took a brief rest, and won the penultimate 5K Fun Run For A Cause three hours later with a blistering 19-minute run from Metrosports Center in Lahug to Crown Regency Hotel and Towers on Osmeña Blvd.

Zafico, a call center agent with People Support, won an overnight stay in Boracay for his feat."