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Powerade ION 4 Run4Gold

Posted on July 29, 2012 6:42 pm by Rainier Comment
Be part of the virtual run and help raise Php1 Million for the first Pinoy Olympic Medalist. Just upload a video of you running and the Powerade team will edit you in. They (Powerade Ion 4) will donate Php100 for every video submitted. Run to support our Olympic dream today!

Here’s how (taken from the official Facebook page of Powerade):

1 – Like Powerade ION 4 on Facebook.
2 – Go to the Run 4 Gold Tab and you will be directed to the promo application.
3 – To participate, simply upload a video on YouTube and show yourself running from left to right for 15 seconds.
4 – You can submit as video links as you wish as long as each video you submit is unique.
5 – You’ll have to write a message for the Philippine Olympic Team. Message should not be more than 160 characters.
6 – Powerade Philippines reserves the right to disapprove or delete offensive of obscene entries as well as those that do not follow the rules without prior notice such as:
- Videos that are longer than 10 seconds
- Videos with offensive or obscene visuals and messaging
- Not complying with the theme and instructions of the contest
- Users are not allowed to use parts and parcels of video clips, footages or images from copyrighted materials such as videos, movies, television shows, pictures, etc.
7 – All videos will be pre-screened just to make sure that no violation is made. You’ll be notified 24 hours if your video is approved or disapproved. Once approved, it will be embedded directly to the application. If your video has been disapproved, you will have to upload another video.
8 – We will notify you via your registered email address once your video has been uploaded.
9 – For every video uploaded, we will donate Php100 towards our goal of reaching one million pesos for the first ever Filipino Olympic Gold Medalist.
10 – Only a maximum of Php1 Million will be donated no matter how many videos are submitted.
11 – Powerade Philippines has the right to reproduce exhibit, publish, or use all entries for promotional or publication purposes without remuneration of any kind effective 15 months from the announcements of winners. Non-winning entries will not be used for promotional or publication purposes by Powerade Philippines without the permission of the contestant. Due acknowledgement will be given to the contestant every time a video is used.

Related articles:
- Powerade Ion 4, The Complete Sports Drink, Launched!
- At the Powerade Ion 4 Hydration Camp
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Adidas King Of The Road (KOTR) 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 9:56 pm by Rainier Comment

ADIDAS OPENS REGISTRATION FOR THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS RUNNING EVENT OF THE YEAR – THE ADIDAS KING OF THE ROAD
Crowned King and Queen of KOTR to represent the Philippines in the KOTR Southeast Asia Championship in Singapore

Now on its 14th year, adidas invites runners from all over to join this year’s adidas ‘King of the Road’ (KOTR) on September 30 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

This year’s race will have three categories – 5K, 10K and 16.8K. For the 16.8K distance, there are two sub categories – the ‘Closed’ category for Filipino nationals and the ‘Open’ category for all nationalities. The top male and female winners from the 16.8km Closed category will be hailed as the Philippines’ ‘King and Queen’ of the Road and will qualify for an all-expense paid trip to Singapore on October 28 to compete in the adidas KOTR Southeast Asia Championship.

“The adidas King of the Road is a platform that allows runners to achieve their personal best. As a global leader, adidas continuously provides top of the line products, technology, and events that support runners to be the best they can be,” says Jason Gervasio, adidas Brand Communications and Sports Marketing Manager.

Demonstrating the brand’s exceptional commitment to the sport, the first adidas KOTR Southeast Asia Championship, held last year, unified runners from all around the region. The event had participants from the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia all competing in a bid to be crowned as the adidas SEA ‘King of the Road’. The Philippines was chosen as the first country to host the culminating activity of the Southeast Asian championship race in October 2011. Similar to last year’s KOTR, multi-color adidas singlets will display the vibrancy of running as a sport across the region.

Continuing the tradition of pushing people to achieve their personal breakthroughs, the global brand brings the KOTR SEA Championship Year 2 to Singapore. The race will begin and end in the lion city’s newest iconic landmark – the Gardens by the Bay. Around 12,000 runners are expected to participate as adidas aims to gather the best of the best from five countries to run by Singapore’s newest 100-hectare park.

To join the race:
Register online for the adidas King of the Road 2012 from July 25 to September 15 (http://adidaskingoftheroad.com/ph) or
Visit any of the 5 KOTR registration sites from July 25 to September 23: adidas Megamall, adidas Rockwell, adidas SM Mall of Asia, adidas Trinoma, and adidas Greenbelt. Registration sites are open 7 days a week from 12NN to 8PM.

Race fees are as follows: Php 1,050.00 for 5km and 10km; Php 1,300.00 for 16.8km.

For news and updates on KOTR, visit the adidas Philippines Facebook fanpage (facebook.com/adidasphilippines).

For more race schedule, you may click HERE.

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Run 800 by 7-Eleven

Posted on July 14, 2012 8:54 pm by Rainier 2 Comments
After Tour 700, the Philippines’ biggest bike race event at the SCTEX last May 13, 2012, 7-Eleven now celebrates its soon-to-open 800th store with RUN 800 on ~~August 26, 2012~~ October 14, 2012 (registration also extended until September 28) along the CAVITEX, more known as the Coastal Road, with assembly at the Aseana City in Paranaque.

Registration Process:

The claim date is indicated on the receipt that will be given to you upon payment:

Registration Fees and Inclusions:
- Race bib with built-in timing chip
- Stubs for Drink, Bag, and Finisher’s Shirt (on the Race Bib)
Singlet Design:

Route:

Wave Start:

Wave Starts have been adapted from the New York Marathon to give runners a better running experience. With the 7-Eleven Wave Start system, runners can even choose which wave they want to start in. This gives more flexibility for runners instead of being automatically sorted by the system. Runners can choose to run with their friends or family, or choose to run competitively.

See the race start times for the wave you want to join:

Some reminders:
- Claim Race Kits at the same store where they paid. Claim date is indicated on the receipt
- Receipts must be presented in claiming the Race Kits or bring a valid ID with picture.
- No claiming of Race Kits at the venue.
- No ON-SITE Registration. Registration is solely online thru www.run711.com
- Registration is only completed upon payment of Reg Fee within 24 hours.
- Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Once reg fees are paid, changes in the registration shall not be accepted. Downgrade or upgrade of category is not permitted.
Prizes:

Cash prizes will be given to the top 3 males and top 3 females for all categories PLUS the top 3 per age category will receive medals. Here’s something more exciting: The top 3 FILIPINO males and females in the 21K will be sponsored to join the Macau International Marathon on December 2012.

Seven-eleven aims to give back to the communities it serves with its advocacy “Takbo para sa Kalusugan” wherein cities within Luzon (where 7-Eleven stores are located) have a chance of receiving support for its feeding programs and medical missions.

Three top cities by votes will receive support in KIND EQUIVALENT to cash prizes to be donated by 7-Eleven – a total of Php800,000. First place city will get support equivalent to Php400,000 worth, second place 300,000 worth, and third place will get Php100,000 worth of food and medical supplies. Feeding and medical programs will be facilitated by PhilSeven Foundation, Philippine Seven Corporation corporate social responsibility arm. To know more about PhilSeven, visit http://www.philseven.com.

Register now! Visit http://www.run711.com.

Update: Event moved to October 14, 2012 and registration extended until September 28.

For more race schedule, you may click HERE.
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Cobra Ironman 70.3 Takes To The Sea

Posted on June 30, 2012 6:00 am by Rainier 1 Comment

Press release:

The Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines takes to the sea in Cebu as the province hosts its fourth staging as well as the Alaska Milk Ironkids Triathlon on August 4 – 5, 2012.

After racing in a man-made lake the past three years participants will swim in open water as the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines holds the 1.2-mile swim part in the sea starting at the beach of the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa in Mactan Island.

The province of Cebu will literally host the event with the 56-mile bike ride traversing four municipalities ( Lapu Lapu, Mandaue, Cebu City and Talisay). The culminating 13.1-mile run will be at Punta Engano, Lapu Lapu City.

Race organizer Sunrise Events, Inc. promises to top the wildly successful races of the past three years assuring that that this year’s race will be its biggest, most exciting edition yet.

A huge field of 1,319 individuals and 115 relay teams from 31 countries, with 350 on the wait list, will test their strength and endurance once again as Ironman 70.3 Philippines provides another once-in-a-lifetime triathlon experience.

Alaska Milk Ironkids Triathlon on the other hand is for the youngsters. It is the local junior version of the international triathlon series, Ironman. It is open to kids age 6 to 14 years old and aims to promote an active lifestyle for kids to promote their health.

Leading the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines are the professional triathletes including back-to-back champion Pete Jacobs of Australia.

Jacobs, who has become a regular fixture of the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines, will gun for an unprecedented third consecutive victory after winning the past two editions in 2010 and 2011.
He will have his hands full against Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines inaugural champion Terenzo Bozzone from New Zealand who won the 2009 race. Other male professionals include Fredrik Croneborg from Sweden, Justin Granger from Australia, Mathieu O’Halloran of Alaska TeamTBB Philippines who now lives in the Philippines and Jesse Thomas from the United States.

Defending champion Belinda Granger, also from Australia who is fresh from her triumph at the Century Tuna 5i50 Triathlon in Subic, aims for back-to-back titles against familiar face Bree Wee from the United States who was in third place last year. Ali Fitch of Alaska TeamTBB Philippines from Australia will also be in the mix.

The presenting sponsor of the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines is Globe Telecom. The official carrier is the Philippine Airlines. Media partners are MultiSport magazine, the Philippine Star and Studio 23.

The event is also sponsored by Alaska Milk Corporation, Century Tuna, David’s Salon, Intercare, K-Swiss, Oakley and Powerade. Official photographer is Finisher Pix while the host venue is Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa.

Official hotel partners are BE Resorts, Crimson Resort & Spa, Movenpick Resort & Spa, Radisson Blu.

The Ironman 70.3 Philippines has become one of the most-awaited sporting events in the country attracting thousands of participants since its inception in 2009.

For more information, check out the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines website, www.ironman703phil.com.

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Alaska IronKids Triathlon 2012 Goes To Cebu

Posted on June 29, 2012 9:07 am by Rainier 2 Comments

Press Release:

This August, all eyes will be on Cebu Province as it hosts this year’s much-anticipated sporting event for kids— Alaska IronKids Triathlon.

More than a hundred triathletes, 6 to 14 years old, are expected to show up at the starting lines at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort on August 5, hopefully surpassing the record number of 95 participants set last year at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili, Camarines Sur. With their parents and family in tow to cheer for them, the event promises to be a family affair to remember.

Expected to defend their titles are frontrunners and early race favorites Tara Borlain and Eric Almendral, last year’s winners in the 6-8 y/o cataegory; Sophia Marie Vizcarra and Lance Vincent Plaza, winners of the 11-12 y/o category; and Magali Echauz and Justine Kyle Mapalo, winners of the 13-14 y/o category. Those interested can still join. Just log on to www.ironkidsphil.com. Registration is ongoing.

Alaska IronKids is the junior counterpart of the world-renowned triathlon event IronMan where kids 6 to 14 years old race through three sporting events: Swimming, Biking and Running. The race is divided into four age categories: 6-8 years old, 9-10 y/o, 11-12 y/o and 13-14 y/o. It is open to kids who are new to the sport as well as those who have already competed in other triathlon events.

A year-long sporting event, Alaska IronKids has so far completed three legs this year— two marathons, held at University of Makati and Mall of Asia and an aquathlon, held at the Palms Country Club. Another triathlon is scheduled on October 23 at Pico de Loro, Batangas).

Since its inception in 2010, Alaska IronKids has become a symbol for active and healthy lifestyle among kids. Its successful races have encouraged kids to take care of their bodies through exercise and proper nutrition and have instilled in them commitment and discipline, all of which are advocacies of the Alaska Milk Corporation. In addition, Alaska IronKids has also become a venue where families can bond and support each other.

Among the sponsors of Alaska IronKids Triathlon are Alaska Milk Corporation as the title sponsor, Mc Donalds, Time Studio, Powerade, Prudential Guarantee, Private Iris, and Viva Mineral Water as the other sponsors.

For more information, check out the Alaska IronKids website, www.ironkidsphil.com and www.alaskamilk.com.ph.

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I Did It!

Posted on May 20, 2012 7:59 pm by Rainier 4 Comments
Ensure to Endure, my second race for the year. I’m back doing 5Ks for the meantime and I intend to improve my speed first. When I did my first 5K for the year, I finished 37 minutes. Thankfully, today I finished 32 minutes. A 5-minute slash from my previous. The last time I was able to achieve this time was in 2010 and has never improved because I already did longer distances.

I’m glad because my training paid off. There’s a lot of training to do in the coming weeks to do a sub-30 but I know that is attainable. Never thought that I can still achieve this given I almost stopped running for almost a year. It’s also my Spyridon’s (Vibram) first race.

My focus now is to improve my speed, less races, more training. Races will act as “tests” or “revalida” to know if my training went well. I’m not working in getting a podium finish but only to break my personal bests.

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Some of my observations during the race:
- Late gunstart of 1 minute for 15K
- Good hydration stations
- The use of loop cords. Brought back memories when I started to join races in 2010.
- Not a lot of runners joined the race hence no crowding.
- Usual BGC route
- Baggage area was organized enough. Didn’t wait that long to retrieve my stuff.
- Loot. They gave runners a box of Ensure, a bottle of water, and a bottle of Powerade ION4. Not bad really.
See you on the road and keep on running!
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At The Powerade ION4 Hydration Camp

Posted on February 2, 2012 11:57 am by Rainier 3 Comments

We had a chance to attend Powerade’s launch of their new product, the ION held at White space Makati.

Upon arriving, we were able to see a lot of sports enthusiasts wearing their Powerade shirts. It’s a big launch I must say.

Inside the “camp,” Powerade prepared 4 sports activities and challenges for guests and winners of the each challenge will bring home a Timex watch.

Introducing the 4 Brand Ambassadors of Powerade ION4:

Neil Etheridge was not able to attend as he is preparing for a game

I would like to share some pictures from the event:

The Stage

The challenges:

Chummies trying out some:

Winners:

Other highlights:

Teejae Sonza, Group Brand Manager for Hydration, Coca-Cola Philippines

New Upgraded Formula. Powerade ION4 Advanced Electrolyte System. Go for the Complete Sports Drink. To learn more about this breakthrough product, go to the Powerade ION4 Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/powerade) and/or follow @PoweradePH on Twitter.

Thank you Powerade!

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Powerade Ion4, the Complete Sports Drink Launched

Posted on February 2, 2012 10:45 am by Rainier 4 Comments

Powerade has just released their new product, the ION4. It is a revolutionary sports drink that comprises 4 Ions instead of 2 compared to other sports drinks in the market. For more information, please read through the presser below:

Powerade Ion4, the Complete Sports Drink Launched
Elite Athletes Lead the Hydration Revolution
Just when we thought our sports drink couldn’t get any better, The Coca-Cola Company proves otherwise.

This 2012, the visionary behind some of the world’s most successful beverage brands is once again raising the bar with a breakthrough in hydration and fuel replenishment: new POWERADE ION4® with Advanced Electrolyte System. Scientifically-developed through years of research and field testing, it boasts of a new and upgraded formula trusted by top sportsmen across the USA, Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Now, it has finally come to the Philippines, ready to begin a revolution in hydration.

“Athletes and the growing population of sports and fitness enthusiasts in the Philippines are ready to level their game up. Some tend to believe that the way to do this is by buying the latest sports gears and equipment. But we must remember that our most important gear is our own body. We need to make sure to properly take care of our ‘inner gear’. And thus, in order to achieve our goals, we need a hydration partner that provides us with the essential things we need in order to perform better. Other sports drinks have two ions. This new formula has four. POWERADE ION4® is complete with the 4 electrolytes in the same ratio typically lost in sweat. That is why we are bringing new Powerade Ion4 in the country- to empower you to complete your game with the complete sports drink,” says Teejae Sonza, Group Brand Manager for Hydration, Coca-Cola Philippines.

But the question is: why should we take on the challenge to switch from incomplete to complete? New POWERADE ION4® helps replenish fluid losses and the four key electrolytes in the same ratio typically lost in sweat: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It also contains carbohydrates at 15 calories per 100mL. POWERADE ION4® encourages the body to absorb fluid and maintain fluid balance. Carbohydrates are replaced as well, supplying your working muscles with fuel, helping you sustain mental and physical performance as you exercise. To help you fight off dehydration, POWERADE ION4®doesn’t switch your thirst receptors off prematurely. It keeps you feeling thirsty until you’re properly rehydrated.

When sweating, the body loses more than just water. It loses these electrolytes which are important in exercise. The importance of each was reviewed by The American College of Sports Medicine, American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada and it was learned that: Sodium is a critical electrolyte, which helps you sweat effectively and aids in muscle contraction; Potassium, on the other hand, is important in the overall energy metabolism; Third of the four key ions is calcium, which essential for overall bone metabolism; Lastly, magnesium plays a vital role in regulating cardiovascular and neuromuscular functions to sustain your performance. Drinking Powerade Ion4, completely packed with these four vital ions, is the most effective way to replace fluid and fuel losses.

Powerade is a trusted partner of many sports organizations in the country and the world. In fact, it is the official hydration partner of the 2012 Olympic athletes in London. Such quality product could only be represented by a breakthrough team of ambassadors; four of the country’s elite athletes in the name of multi-awarded runner and coach, Rio Dela Cruz, top fitness maven Chinggay Andrada, champion basketball player David Semerad and international football player, Neil Etheridge. Sonza proudly says: “We have selected these exceptional individuals to represent Powerade Ion4 for very obvious reasons. We all know they are not only on top of their game, they are also all well-admired achievers. But most of all, they know their respective sports by heart and are very much passionate in improving and achieving further. They would never settle for anything less than complete. That’s the kind of attitude and spirit our brand has. It is always up for greater challenges and it always aims to gain complete power. With them, we have a dream team.”

With their expert know-how in their respective sport and on the importance of proper hydration, they will lead the nation, hardcore athletes and casual sportsmen alike, to conquer their athletic ambitions and step their game up with the help of Powerade Ion4’s improved formulation.

“Proper hydration is very important in sports. I used and tested Powerade Ion4 in my training, competition and organized races and I believe this product will help elevate my performance as well as other runners in the country. To have all the essential components to level up our performance- this is what we all need,” says Rio.

Powerade Ion4 is available in Mountain Blast, Orange Burst and Silver Charge in the new easy-grip 500mL bottles. The Mountain Blast and Silver Charge variants are also available in sports caps, perfect for rehydrating during exercise.

New Upgraded Formula. Powerade ION4 Advanced Electrolyte System. Go for the Complete Sports Drink. To learn more about this breakthrough product, go to the Powerade ION4 Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/powerade) and/or follow @PoweradePH on Twitter.

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