Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Saturday, July 28, 2012

2012 LONDON OLYMPICS: ROAD CYCLING

START LIST:

July 28: Road Race Men 250km (start list)
July 29: Road Race Women 140km (start list)
Aug 1: Individual Time Trial Men 44km (start list)
Aug 1: Individual Time Trial Women 29km (start list)

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

SWIMMERS MAKE IT THE HARD WAY

Phil Star.  Joseph said Lacuna and Alkhaldi are examples of how homegrown swimmers could blossom into Olympic qualifiers. “We were able to take homegrown talent, put them in serious training for six years since they were just 12 and 13 and six years later, mint new Philippine Olympians,” he said.

“Are they going to win in London? These kids are going to be up against swimmers 8 to 10 years older than them, who have swum millions of meters more than them annually. And had much more money invested in them than we could dream of. Jes and Jas are the future. They’ll compete in the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games and one or two more Olympics if we can afford to keep them in the water... Read more

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

CEBU CHALLENGE CYCLING CLASSIC


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August 8-12, 2012
Cebu, Philippines

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING VS BODYBUILDING

Phil Star.  “Athletes are often confused between strength and conditioning, and bodybuilding,” said Sumulong.

For the ordinary athlete, building muscles mean building on strength, but the Filipino expert said it’s not always true, saying with added muscles, an athlete sometimes gives up a lot in strength and agility... Read more

SMART GOES FULL BLAST IN SUPPORT OF PINOY RIDERS

PhilStar.  In March, Smart also sponsored the national team competing for the Asian Cycling Championships and Asian Youth Championships both held in Malaysia.

CYCLING is one of the sports we Filipinos can compete and excel,” said Epok Quimpo, Smart Sports Manager. “As we’ve seen in major Tours, Filipino cyclists are world-class bikers. With the qualification of Danny as the only Asian in the Olympics BMX event, this is a testament that we Filipinos can compete with the world. We hope Danny’s Olympic journey will inspire more Filipino kids to follow in his footsteps,” Quimpo added... Read more

P-NOY: YOU MADE CHANGE POSSIBLE

PhilStar.  “This is why, to all the nurses, midwives, or doctors who chose to serve in the barrios; to each new graduate who has chosen to work for the government; to each FILIPINO ATHLETE who proudly carries the flag in any corner of the globe, to each government official who renders true and honest service: You made this change possible. So whenever I come face to face with a mother who tells me, ‘Thank you, my child has been vaccinated,’ I respond: You made this happen,” Aquino said... Read more

Sunday, July 22, 2012

SONSHINE RADIO RUN

Who: Runners
What: Sonshine Radio Run
When: July 22, 2012 Sunday
Where: Terraces Ayala, Cebu City

OFFICIAL RESULTS

21K MALE OPEN
1 Managil, Moh Sherwin 1:16:52
2 Tillor, Noel 1:16:55
3 Singson, Adonis 1:17:30
4 Busa, Alvirg 1:18:55
5 Enriquez, Riez 1:27:41
6 Abello, Leo 1:32:57
7 Claudio, Michael 1:34:09
8 Bolo, Jimmy 1:38:53
9 Tan, Tyrone 1:40:20
10 Mesa, Jessie 1:40:23

21K FEMALE OPEN
1 De Los Santos, Mary Grace 1:34:18
2 Carter, Madelyn 1:37:20
3 Beboso, Mary Jane 1:49:24
4 Lua, Abegail 1:58:21
5 Ong, Jane-Jane 1:58:37
6 Sanchez, Preciosa 2:00:53
7 Jore, Marjorie 2:04:53
8 Abellana, Odiza 2:05:51
9 Malagar, Kaye 2:06:29
10 Batac, Daisy 2:06:59

21K MALE MASTER
1 Meehan, Mark 1:47:33
2 Limpangog, Francisco 1:50:23
3 Escasinas, Nemesio 1:56:23
4 Bacatan, Nilo 2:10:07
5 Penas, Marlon 2:17:38

21K FEMALE MASTER
1 Escasinas, Tessie 1:58:36
2 Colmenares, Shiela 2:39:07
3 Villarica, Marget 2:51:08

6K MALE OPEN
1 John, Daryl 20:20
2 Gonzaga, Jess 20:34
3 Debulosan, John 20:45

6K FEMALE OPEN
1 Andrin, Cherry 24:57
2 Diongson, Crizel 25:29
3 Delechos, Krisha 26:36

source: SAFE/Joel Baring

10 COMMANDMENTS FOR SWIMMING PARENTS

by Rose Snyder, USOC (adapted from Ed Clendaniel's 10 Commendments for Little League Parents)

I. Thou shalt not impose thy ambitions on thy child.
Remember that swimming is your child's activity. Improvements and progress occur at different rates for each individual. Don't judge your child's progress based on the performance of other athletes and don't push them based on what you think they should be doing. The nice thing about swimming is every person can strive to do their personal best and benefit from the process of competitive swimming.

II. Thou shalt be supportive no matter what.
There is only one question to ask your child after a practice or a competition - "Did you have fun?" If meets and practices are not fun, your child should not be forced to participate.

III. Thou shalt not coach thy child.
You are involved in one of the few youth sports programs that offer professional coaching, do not undermine the professional coach by trying to coach your child on the side. Your job is to provide love and support and a safe place to return at the end of the day. Love and hug your child no matter what. The coach is responsible for the technical part of the job. You should not offer advice on technique or race strategy or any other area that is not yours. And above all, never pay your child for a performance. This will only serve to confuse your child concerning the reasons to strive for excellence and weaken the swimmer/coach bond.

IV. Thou shalt only have positive things to say at a swimming meet.
If you are going to show up at a swimming meet, you should be encouraging, but never criticize your child or the coach. Both of them know when mistakes have been made. And remember “yelling at” is not the same as “cheering for”.

V. Thou shalt acknowledge thy child's fears.
A first swimming meet, 500 free or 200 IM can be a stressful situation. It is totally appropriate for your child to be scared. Don't yell or belittle, just assure your child that the coach would not have suggested the event if your child was not ready to compete in it. Remember your job is to love and support your child through all of the swimming experience.

VI. Thou shalt not criticize the officials.
If you do not care to devote the time or do not have the desire to volunteer as an official, don't criticize those who are doing the best they can.

VII. Honor thy child's coach.
The bond between coach and swimmer is a special one, and one that contributes to your child's success as well as fun. Do not criticize the coach in the presence of your child, it will only serve to hurt your child's swimming.

VIII. Thou shalt be loyal and supportive of thy team
It is not wise for parents to take their swimmers and to jump from team to team. The water isn't necessarily bluer in another team's pool. Every team has its own internal problems, even teams that build champions. Children who switch from team to team are often ostracized for a long, long time by the teammates they leave behind and are slowly received by new team mates. Often times swimmers who do switch teams never do better than they did before they sought the bluer water.

IX. Thy child shalt have goals besides winning.
Most successful swimmers are those who have learned to focus on the process and not the outcome. Giving an honest effort regardless of what the outcome is, is much more important than winning. One Olympian said, "My goal was to set a world record. Well, I did that, but someone else did it too, just a little faster than I did. I achieved my goal and I lost. Does this make me a failure? No, in fact I am very proud of that swim." What a tremendous outlook to carry on through life.

X. Thou shalt not expect thy child to become an Olympian.
There are 250,000 athletes in USA Swimming and we keep a record of the Top 100 all time swimming performance by age group. Only 2% of the swimmers listed in the all-time Top 100 10 & Under age group make it to the Top 100 in the 17-18 age group and of those only a small percentage will become elite level, world class athletes. There are only 52 spots available for the Olympic Team every four years. Your child's odds of becoming an Olympian is about .0002%.

WIgiNS WINS

Cyclingnews.  For Brad as a British rider to win this race in a British team with a British sponsor is a fantastic achievement,” said Brailsford.

He added: “People laughed when I said that our aim was to win the Tour within five years with a clean British rider... Read more

Saturday, July 21, 2012

VELASCO: THE OLYMPICS - WHAT IT REALLY TAKES

What does it really take to succeed at the Olympic level?

Starting early. This applies all throughout the process of trying to get into the Olympics from the time the athlete is a child. Scientific studies have shown that it takes about 10,000 hours to produce consistent world-class performance in any field, not just in sports. In ordinary terms, that is three hours a day for about 10 years. If a child begins training at the age of seven, he or she will be internationally competitive in his or her late teens, then build on that the next few years. Some world champions are still teenagers, after all... Read more

Sunday, July 15, 2012

MULTISPORT CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER 2013

September 1 Sunday
Run: Red Cross Run for Naga City @ Naga City, Cebu

September 7 Saturday
Run: CSCRO 7 Fun Run @ Cebu City

September 8 Sunday
Bike: Danao City Road Race @ Danao City
Du: Active Health Duathlon @ SCTEX

September 14 Saturday

September 15 Sunday
Run: Milo Marathon @ Tagbilaran City
Bike: Busay Climbing Race @ Busay Hills, Cebu City

September 21 Saturday
Tri: Gabriel Symphony @ Ayala Alabang
Bike: World Cycling Championships @ Florence, Italy

September 22 Sunday
Run: Milo Marathon @ Cebu City
Bike: World Cycling Championships @ Florence, Italy

September 28 Saturday
Tri: Philippine Duathlon Series @ Cavite
Tri: Macrohon Sprint Triathlon @ Macrohon, Leyte

September 29 Sunday
Bike: Flores Team Time Trial @ Sogod, Cebu
Run: WIPRO Run @ Terraces Ayala, Cebu City
Run: Milo Marathon @ Cagayan de Oro City


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MULTISPORT CALENDAR - OCTOBER 2013

October 5 Saturday

October 6 Sunday
Run: Run United Philippine Marathon @ MOA, Pasay City
Run: Milo Marathon @ Butuan City
Tri: Hunat Sugbo Triathlon @ Oslob, Cebu
Tri: Active 5150 Triathlon @ Subic Bay

October 12 Saturday

October 13 Sunday
Bike: Adrenaline Off Road Duathlon @ Quezon City
Run: Milo Marathon @ Davao City
Tri: Defy 123 Triathlon @ Bohol

October 17-20 Thu-Sun
Bike: Tour of Matabungkay @ Batangas

October 19 Saturday
Tri: Anvaya Cove Triathlon @ Bataan

October 20 Sunday
Run: Milo Marathon @ Gen. Santos City
Tri: Ironkids Triathlon @ Alabang
Tri: CDO Triathlon @ Cagayan de Oro City

October 25-27 Fri-Sun
Swim: Milo Little Olympics National Finals @ Cebu City
Run: Milo Little Olympics National Finals @ Cebu City
Bike: Larrazabal Bike Festival @ Ormoc City

October 26 Saturday
Tri: Tri United Leg 3 @ Subic Bay

October 27 Sunday
Run: Citigym Halloween Run @ Lahug, Cebu City
Run: Sole Racing @ BGC, Taguig City
Tri: Tri United - Leg 3 @ Subic Bay


TBA: Cycle: 5th Asian MTB Championships
TBA: Tri: Xterra Off-Road Triathlon World Championships @ Maui, Hawaii


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MULTISPORT CALENDAR - NOVEMBER 2013

November 2 Saturday

November 3 Sunday
Run: Milo Marathon @ Baguio City

November 9 Saturday
Run: Hardcore 100 Miles Ultramarathon @ Cebu

November 10 Sunday
Run: Red Cross 143 Run @ Lapu-Lapu City
Run: Milo Marathon @ Dagupan City

November 15-17 Fri-Sun
Bike: BGC Cycle Philippines @ BGC, Taguig City

November 16 Saturday

November 17 Sunday
Run: Milo Marathon @ Tarlac
Du: Adrenaline Duathlon Series Final @
Du: Putik Pare @ Nuvali, Laguna
Tri: Subic International Triathlon @ Subic Bay

November 22-23 Fri-Sat
Tri: Batang Pinoy National Finals - Triathlon @ Bacolod City

November 23-24 Sat-Sun
Bike: MPCL Subic Cycling Showdown @ Subic Bay

November 24 Sunday
Run: Milo Marathon @ Angeles City
Bike: XC Cup 2 MTB Marathon @ Quezon City
Tri: Tri United Leg 4 @

November 30 Saturday
Bike: Cebu Cycling Road Race Classics @ Cebi
Bike: Tour of Cebu North @ Cebu
Du: ITU Asian Duathlon Championship @ Subic Bay

TBA: Cebu City Olympics
TBA: SEA Games @ Myanmar
TBA: Du: Asian Duathlon Championships


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MULTISPORT CALENDAR - DECEMBER 2013

December 1 Sunday
Bike: Cebu Cycling Road Race Classics @ Cebu City

December 7 Saturday
Swim: CVIRAA @ Cebu City
Run: CVIRAA @ Cebu City
Tri: Timex 226 Triathlon @ Bohol

December 8 Sunday
Run: Milo Marathon - National Finals @ Manila
Tri: Animo Sprint Triathlon @ Alabang
Tri: Extribe Off Road Triathlon @

December 11-22 Wed-Sun
Swim: SEA Games @ Myanmar
Run: SEA Games @ Myanmar
Bike: SEA Games @ Myanmar

December 14 Saturday
Tri: IronHearts Duathlon @
Tri: Natl Age Group Triathlon Leg 5 @ Laguna

December 15 Sunday

December 21 Saturday

December 22 Sunday

December 28 Saturday

December 29 Sunday


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Thursday, July 12, 2012

HENSON: FIL-AM IN OLYMPIC BMX RIDE OF HIS LIFE

Phil Star.  Caluag, 25, is the only Asian of 32 male qualifiers from all over the world. The BMX (Bicycle Motocross) event was introduced in the Olympic calendar in Beijing in 2008 with Latvia’s Maris Strombergs capturing the gold medal in 36.190 seconds. The schedule of competition is on Aug. 8-10 and will feature quarterfinal, semifinal and final rounds. In each round, eight cyclists are engaged in a head-to-head battle, starting off with a ride down an eight-meter-high ramp then negotiating a dirt circuit that has a banked corner, S-bend transfer and jump marks. The quarterfinal and semifinals consist of three runs with the cumulative time determining the riders to advance. The finals will gather the top eight cyclists in a single-lap showdown... Read more

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

JUICO: CHILDREN'S SPORTS

Phil Star.  Hyman says in the interview with SL that much of the blame falls on parents’ laps who have usurped control of youth sports. “It’s not the presence of adults that is distorting youth sports. Rather the issue is our well-documented impulse to turn sports for children into a de facto professional league. Only the kids are losers here. Their voices are rarely heard, and then only to justify the questionable judgment of adults.” Hyman emphasizes that “already we’ve turned youth sports into highly rated prime-time TV programming worth millions of dollars to networks and their sponsors.”... Read more

Monday, July 09, 2012

3 TRIATHLETES RISE ABOVE PAIN, OBSTACLES, DISABILITY

Phil Daily Inquirer.  “It’s really a blessing. It opened the gates for challenged athletes in this sport,” said Garcia. “But the more common response [among able athletes] was they have no more excuses now. Some people would say I can’t train because I’m aching here and there. Now you can’t say it because how can a person with a missing leg, a missing arm or a clubbed foot do things you say you can’t?”... Read more

NEW BALANCE 10K RUN SERIES

Who: Runners
What: New Balance 10K Run Series - Cebu Leg
When: July 8, 2012 Sunday 5:30AM
Where: Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu

OFFICIAL RESULTS

MALE 10K
1 Josphat Kiptanui 32:51
2 Francis Kakui 33:56
3 Douglas Mwiti 34:02

FEMALE 10K
1 Mary Joy Tabal 39:09
2 Christy Tutor 42:36
3 Madelyn Carter 47:18

MALE 5K
1 Abraham Missos 16:21
2 Jobert Carolino 16:46
3 Joel Delposo 17:28

FEMALE 5K
1 Mary Grace Delos Santos 19:53
2 Lovely Andrin 21:18
3 Jhean Andrin 21:31

source: SAFE/Joel Baring

Sunday, July 01, 2012

GO RUN FOR ROAD SAFETY

Who: Runners
What: Go Run for Road Safety
When: July 1, 2012
Where: Cebu

OFFICIAL RESULTS

12K MALE OPEN
1 Jeson Agravante 40:06
2 Jobert Carolino 41:46
3 Adonis Singson 42:30
4 Michael Largo 42:33
5 Riez Enriquez 42:40
6 Elmer Bartolo 43:02
7 Noel Tillor 43:18
8 Moh, Managil 45:05
9 Prince Lee 45:08
10 Jodel Batarilan 45:29

12K FEMALE OPEN
1 Mary Joy Tabal 47:44
2 Christy Tutor 50:46
3 Jennylyn Nobleza 51:59
4 Madelyn Carter 54:13
5 Mary Jane Beboso 54:47
6 Joeyry Lee 55:34
7 Marichi Luterte 56:12
8 Sandra Soliano 57:29
9 Rochelle Tan 01:02:38
10 Emeralde Hermosilla 01:02:40

6K MALE OPEN
1 Joel Delposo 19:57
2 John Manos 19:58
3 Robert Daang 20:04

6K FEMALE OPEN
1 Lovely Andrin 24:10
2 Crizel Diongson 24:46
3 Kisha Delechos 25:55

3K MALE OPEN
1 Juri Ycong 8:35
2 Ronnie Andrin 8:37
3 Michael Estrera 8:43

3K FEMALE OPEN
1 Jessa Suaybaguio 10:19
2 Cherry Andrin 10:52
3 Jean Andrin 11:15

1K MALE
1 Kharl Borinaga
2 Anjon Alcover
3 Joseph Lauron

1K FEMALE
1 Mary Joy Loberanis
2 Irish Delechos
3 Cherry Rose Sayon

200M DASH
1 Aquileos Garcia
2 John Racho
3 Kyle Dizon

100M DASH
1 Diomedes Capol
2 Natalie Ceniza
3 Domenice Fegarido


source: SAFE/Joel Baring