Filinvest Endurance Weekend 2013

SEPTEMBER 14 – TRAIL RUN			SEPTEMBER 15 – MTB RACE
Solo Categories Male and Female 16-19 years old 20-29 years old 30-39 years old 40-49 years old 50 years old and above Mixed Team Category (Novice and Amateur only)			Solo Categories Male and Female 16-19 years old 20-29 years old 30-39 years old 40-49 years old 50 years old and above All Men Category (Novice and Amateur only) Mixed Team Category (Novice and Amateur only)
REGISTRATION FEES
Regular (Aug 18-31) Solo – PhP 900.00 Team – PhP 1,800.00		Late (Sept 1-8) Solo – PhP 1,200.00 Team – PhP 2,500.00	Regular  (Aug 18-31)   Solo - PhP 1,200.00   Group – PhP 3,000.00		Late (Sept 1-8) Solo - PhP 1,800.00 Group – PhP 4,000.00
SIGN UP NOW AT OUR REGISTRATION SITES!
·         The Starting Line Multisport Store	402B Autocluster Bldg. A, Westgate Center, Filinvest City, Muntinlupa		·         Bike King	Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
·         Cycling Zone	Shell Pacific Gas Station, Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa		·         Secondwind Running Store	88 Malingap Street, Teachers Village QC; Unit 3A, Ortigas Home Depot, Julia Vargas, Pasig City; Unit GS 107 G-Strip Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan
·         Velocipede Bike Shop		Unit B, Royale Place Arcade (Beside Ever Gotesco Commonwealth)
For more information:
Thumbie Remigio adrenalinemultisport@gmail.com 0917-8486243			The Filinvest City Team rsvp@filinvestcity.com 846-0278 Filinvest City Website | Facebook

Coming Soon: Endurance Weekend 2013 this September at Filinvest Alabang

The Muddiest and Dirtiest Trail Run of the Year: Xterra Mud Run 2013

Xterra Mud Run 2013 is a trail run event with obstacles in the race route. Each participant is required to undergo all obstacles before crossing the finish line. Obstacles are designed to be muddy and very dirty. This event will be held on May 26, 2013 (Sunday) at the new Filinvest trail, Alabang. The venue is a new venue for trail runners and bikers.

Registration

April 5 to May 20, 2013 for online and onsite
5k - P500
10K - 800

Registartion Centers: ROX, Second Wind Ortigas and Festival Mall Alabang
Online : http://www.xterraphil.com/
Participants will be given a timing chip and will be released in waves.
They are targetting 2,000 runners only so register ASAP.

Finisher's Loot

• Finisher's Shirt

• Vaseline Men Loot bags

• Key Chain - Tyre Thread Reader

• Pinoy Style Post Race Meal

Schedule

Sample Obstacle Courses

10k trail runners has to complete 10 obstacles.

5km trail runners has to complete 5 obstacles.

Two of the obstacles will be sponsored by Fox international Channels and may be connected to "Videoke" and "Minute to win it". Other obstacles will be a surprise.

The obstacles will keep you very dirty during the race so the organizers will be providing an outdoor shower and has set an age limit to avoid casualties.

Special Deal from Crimson Hotel

P4,000 nett with Free Breakfast for 2 to those who wish to book in preparation of this event.

Crimson Hotel

Press Releases

CRIMSON HOTEL FILINVEST CITY, MANILA:

TRUE ELEGANCE HAS FINALLY ARRIVED

Discover true elegance at the new Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila. Grand opened in March, this new hotel creates an atmosphere of tranquility, subdued elegance and new expression of cosmopolitan life at its finest in the vibrant and green Filinvest City.

Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila, 15 minutes from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, is located in the main gateway of the progressive Calabarzon region.  It is right at the center of world-class shopping, dining and entertainment locales, golf courses and theme parks. For business, the hotel is just minutes away from key economic zones and information technology parks and 20 minutes from Makati.

Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila, is an urban sanctuary housed in the most stunning tower complex ever to grace Filinvest City, Alabang.  Its iconic architecture in the heart of this cosmopolitan city makes it a landmark hotel in Southern Metro Manila. It offers savvy business and leisure travelers an elegant lifestyle of live-work-shop-play seamlessly.  With its hub location, it is an ideal venue for momentous social and business events. Discerning guests will enjoy the convenience of a deluxe hotel complemented by diverse dining options, upscale shopping and entertainment within the city.

NEW EXPRESSION OF COSMOPOLITAN LIFE

At the new Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, an extraordinary experience awaits each guest.   It is in the stylish rooms, the modern amenities, chic lobby, exceptional dining and stellar service, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant metropolis.

”I take pride on our young and dynamic team, which is the heart of our business.  It is in our cosmopolitan spirit and gracious Filipino hospitality that allows us to create unforgettable moments for every guest” explains Mr. Robert Bormes, the hotel’s General Manager.

The guestrooms, with its rich and contemporary aesthetics, appeal to people who appreciate cutting-edge touches without sacrificing comfort, familiarity and homeliness. All 345 guestrooms, 20 of which are suites, are done in champagne and earth tones and are equipped with amenities adhering to international standards. Any guest can delight in the utmost comfort of superbly delicate linens and pillows and indulge in luxury conveniences such as high-speed WiFi, 40-inch LED television with DVD player among others.  The room air-conditioning system is equipped with Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) technology that allows improvement of air quality by way of continuous circulation of fresh air.  Executive and Suite room guests enjoy premium services and amenities for an exclusive “Crimson lifestyle” experience with access to the Executive Lounge at the top floor of the hotel.

Guests will enjoy international dishes at Café Eight, the all-day dining restaurant, delectable sandwiches and treats at The Lobby Lounge. Unwind at The Deck Bar, an open-air dining and exquisite cocktail bar that features Dedon Nestrest loungers, perfect for relaxation and engaging conversation.

The hotel also offers a 564-square-meter Crimson Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 500 for a cocktail reception and 300 for dinner; 6 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audio visual facilities; a full-service business center and concierge services.

“As with any Crimson hotel or resort property, we deliver the highest standards in terms of the products we offer and quality service that our diverse clientele truly deserves.   I believe that as our guests are world-class, they deserve nothing less” added Mr. Bormes.

OWNED BY A TRUSTED NAME IN REAL ESTATE

The hotel is owned by Filinvest Alabang, Inc. as a development of Filinvest Hotels.  It is proudly managed and operated with distinction by FilArchipelago Hospitality, Inc.  (FHI).  Filinvest Hotels has been in the forefront of tourism development in the Philippines with its current inventory of three hotels notably: Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan and Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila under its homegrown 5-star Crimson brand and Quest Hotel & Conference Center Cebu under its 3-star Quest brand.  They are currently managing and operating over 1,000 rooms.  Their goal is to develop more properties in key destinations such as Manila, Tagaytay and Boracay.  In 2015, it will embark on managing another world-class property - a 190 room resort in Boracay under the Crimson brand.  Crimson Hotel Filinvest City, Manila was master planned by the world-renowned Architectural and Interior Design firm of Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG) from California.  It’s a grand testimony of the Filivest Group’s commitment to nation building and active support to the government’s tourism development programs.

ABOUT CRIMSON HOTELS & RESORTS

Crimson Hotels & Resorts caters to premium leisure and business travelers who desire newness and innovation yet appreciate genuine and heartfelt service.  In contrast to traditional travelers, their guests are more explorative, more environmentally aware and more open to richer experiences.

“Our purpose is to provide guests with genuine heartfelt Filipino hospitality with a contemporary urbane flair. In order for our guests to embrace and be captivated by genuine local warmth, yet energized and stimulated by styles beyond our shores.  To achieve this, we express the brand’s spirit by being: Playful, Alluring, Refined, Savvy and Elegant.  We intend to consistently bring the brand experience to life across our properties through our products and services” explained Mr. Bormes in his speech. 

From their old insignia to a new brand identity, it is a symbolism to express of their vision to transform and break from traditional to contemporary.  “Just like the phases of the moon, we continuously evolve as a brand to cater to the changing times and mind-set of travelers the world over” expressed Ms. Pearl Peralta-Maclang, VP –Sales & Marketing of FilArchipelago Hospitality, Inc. 

“Our mission is to create an international brand in the hospitality field.  It has been a great mystery to many how so many Filipino talents can be found all over the world in the hospitality industry and yet the Philippines has not established their own hotel brand.  We have chosen the path less travelled by establishing our own brand and we are encouraged by the astounding response of our guests on our Crimson offerings” explained Mrs. Josephine Gotianun-Yap, Filinvest Development Corporation’s CEO and President.

For more information contact 863-2222, book online at www.crimsonhotel.com/manila or email info.alabang@crimsonhotel.com.  Visit facebook.com/CrimsonFilinvestCity or follow @Crimson_Alabang for updates.

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Get ready for the muddiest and toughest trail run with the Vaseline Men XTERRA Mud Run

Athletes and adventure seekers are once again set to get down and dirty for Vaseline Men XTERRA Mud Run, the second leg of the 2013 Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series.

            Set to happen on May 26, 2013 at Filinvest City in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Vaseline Men XTERRA Mud Run is an extraordinarily challenging trail run event that will surely make participants sweaty, muddy, and dirty. Get ready for the muddiest run this year! Vaseline Men XTERRA Mud Run will feature a 5 and 10-kilometer course which includes obstacles that participants must negotiate before crossing the finish line. Designed to test their physical strength, and endurance, these obstacles will involve climbing, rope skills, crawling, leaping, balancing, and carrying. As if these weren't difficult enough, the trail run will also cover a variety of terrain - hilly, fast descents, slow ascents, fire roads, loose rocks, grasslands, dirt roads, and concrete roads.

            To take on the grueling and dirty Vaseline Men XTERRA Mud Run, you may register for by logging on to www.xterraphil.com.  You may also visit the ROX store in Bonifacio High Street and Second Wind store in Ortigas. Deadline for registration is on May 20, 2013.

            Just recently, Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series concluded its first leg -- the Vaseline Men XTERRA Championship Weekend. Held in Liloan, Cebu, the race served as the qualifier for the XTERRA off-road triathlon global championship in Maui, Hawaii.

A proud supporter of the Philippine athletic community, Vaseline Men offers a wide range of skin care products which are perfect for men who engage in physically demanding activities including triathlons as they help protect the skin from the sun's harmful rays and wash away dirt, dust and pollution. Included in its range are Facial Washes, Face Moisturizers, Body Lotion and Body Wash. Now, Filipino men can c still get their skin protected from harsh elements from nature. Vaseline Men is now available in all leading men's zones in major supermarkets, drugstore and department stores nationwide.

For more information about the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series, log on to www.xterraphil.com or visit www.facebook.com/vaselinemenph.

The Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series is sponsored by Alaska, Summit Water, Timex, Rocktape, The Philippine Star, Intercare, Prudential, Gatorade, Fox, Filinvest City, and Multisport.ontinue to enjoy doing their physical activities outdoors and 

Is the GNC Fitness Throwdown for Beginners too?

New Friends from GNC and WOD Nation had contacted me about their upcoming event at Alabang, Makati and Quezon City tagged as GNC Fitness Throwdown. I, initially, thought that it will be an event like the Reebok CrossFit games. So, not a place for people who don't do CrossFit.

But I asked the organizers if this event is exclusively for Cross Fitters and they told me that they planned to include beginners in the event by placing a category for us (RX for Beginners). This category will perform a surprise set of exercises that would be "easier" than the series of activities that the regular cross fitters will perform. It will be a good venue for someone to see how well we'll fare in general fitness so I would recommend trying this event out. Sample exercises may include Burpees, Box Jumps and the like that will be performed within a given time.

On another note, there will be another category for those who are already Cross Fitters (RX+ Advanced) so this event is also for you. And in a sense, this will be like the Reebok Cross Fit games.

Kyle de Leon (WOD Nation) says that the purpose of this event is to involve everyone into fitness by giving them a taste of weight lifting, body control (gymnastics) and of course conditioning as facets that CrossFit exemplifies. GNC Throwdown involves a different physical toughness event that will test our individual GPP (General Physical Preparedness).

GNC Throwdown event will be held on April 28 (Alabang Town Center), May 24 (Glorietta) and June (Trinoma). Registration can be done at any GNC Store in Metro Manila. The registration fee is P1,000. Registrants will receive an event shirt, Gatorade Sports Drink, GNC Arm Band and a City Watch Emergency Response Membership Card.

Details can be found on this post.

More details here: http://gnc.com.ph/promos_and_events

Condura Skyway Marathon 2013: Running uphills and downhills for Mangroves

Condura Skyway Marathon is an annual race for a cause that covers the Skyway. This year, the race was held on February 3 with the race start at the Alabang Filinvest.  The event was also organized in the benefit of the Mangroves in Zambales, same as last year.

Thanks to Mia for bringing this mangrove hat!

Pre-Race

Blogger Friend Deemen Runner had assisted me in registering for this event. We registered 21km as documented in his blog post. The Condura Skyway Marathon was part of the TBRDM training plan so I was already training before the event.

Actual Race

Started the Race with Jet

Nag-iisang photo from active moments

I planned to run at an easy pace since it was TBRDM training run after all. Good thing CJ paced with me. We ran the first 5km and did 3-1 galloway for the rest of the race. With the help of my garmin, we were able to keep track of the supposed walk breaks. Also following a lesson from a TBR Bull Circle, I learned not to fight gravity and take frequent walk breaks at uphills and let gravity help you at downhills by running fast. Skyway route was all about uphill and downhill. It was a real challenge. We finished at 2:49.

My favorite snack is the banana

Post-Race

Pex Running Club

After meeting with Pex Running Club, we met Deemen Runner at the Acacia Hotel (anlayo lang nito), we followed our PRC teammates to McDo which turned out to be farther than we expected. Puro lakad lang itong Condura weekend na ito ah.

Proud 21k finisher

It was a fun race. Majority of the running community wouldn’t miss this as it was just once a year we would have the opportunity to run the Skyway.

Garmin Log: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/268989431

Century Tuna's Animo Sprint Triathlon 2012

For the benefit of the Saint Jaime Hilario - La Salle School fo the Poor Scholarship Fund and a project of the De La Salle Brothers, Century Tri Hard, De La Salle Zobel & Ayala Alabang Village Association (spearheaded by LSGH Class of ‘81) is organizing Century Tuna's Animo Sprint Triathlon on June 9-10 at Ayala Alabang.

Aside from the races, there will be a Triathlon &; Fitness Fair also at Narra Park after the race on Sat,
June 9, 2011. Booths with exhibits & product displays from triathlon related companies and groups,
lectures, games & competitions, sampling and other merchandising activities, and lots of fun & other
attractions await all who come and visit.

Date & Time: June 9-10, 2012, Saturday & Sunday
6:00 am- 10:00 am
Venue: La Salle Zobel Pool & Narra Park, Ayala Alabang Village

Race Distances:
SuperTriKids (STK)
Sat, June 9, Race Distances:
Aquathlon Triathlon
age swim run swim bike run
6 & under 50m 200m 50m 700m 200m
7-8 100m 200m 50m 1.7k 200m
9-10 200m 900m 100m 1.7k 900m
11-12 300m 1.7k 200m 3.4k 1.7k
13-15 300m 1.7k 300m 11.6k 2.5k
16 & above 600m 3.5k Mini Sprint (MS) 300m 7.6k 2.5k
16 & above Super MS (SMS) 600m 15.2k 3.2k
Sun, June 10, Sprint: Swim- 900m, Bike- 30.3km (4 Molave-Madrigal-CCD-Acacia Loops),
Run- 7.1km (1 Country Club Dr. Loop)

Race Rules:
• Body marking (race numbers) must appear on both upper arms and both legs.
• Bikes must be racked at the designated spot of the bike rack in the transition area.
• Bare torso biking or running is not allowed.
• Vehicular traffic will be controlled but not closed.
• Athletes must follow all traffic rules and watch out for his/her own road safety
• No iPods & mp3’s may be used by the participants during the race.
• DRAFTING IS NOT ALLOWED for all participants.

Race Course Description:
Swim:
La Salle Zobel Swimming Pool- The dividers of the first 1st and 3rd lanes will be removed creating
a swim loop of 6 lanes (300m).
Mini Sprint- 1 Loop; Super MS- 2 Loops; Sprint- 3 Loops

Bike:
STK will use loops will use Narra, Dao, Molave, and Lauan Streets.
Molave-Madrigal-CCD Loop:
Mini Sprint- 1 Loop; Super MS- 2 Loops; Sprint- 4 Loops
From Transition, go down Narra, then turn RIGHT at Molave. Stay on Molave, then turn
RIGHT at Yakal. Turn RIGHT at Madrigal. Stay on Madrigal Ave, then turn LEFT at Country Club
Drive (CCD). At the corner of CCD & Acacia, turn RIGHT. Stay on Acacia.
If it is NOT your last loop, go past University Ave, then turn RIGHT on Banaba, then LEFT on
Molave and repeat loop.
On your final loop, turn RIGHT on University Ave. and then; turn LEFT at Molave, then RIGHT
at Narra to Transition.
Follow the instructions of the Marshals (e.g. Slow Down, Dismount). The portion from
University Ave. onto Molave & Narra is a CAUTION and NO OVERTAKING AREA will be allowed.

Run:
STK will use loops will use Narra, Dao, Molave, and Lauan Streets.
MS and SMS runs will use the re-configured loop which will be announced later.
Country Club Drive (CCD) Loop:
From Transition, take the bridge across the creek to Ma. Christina. Turn RIGHT at Ma.
Christina. Stay on Ma. Christina then turn RIGHT at Pagapas, then LEFT at University Ave.
Stay on University Ave which becomes Country Club Drive (CCD). Turn RIGHT at Acacia, and
then turn RIGHT at University Ave, and then turn LEFT at Molave, then RIGHT at Narra to
Transition.
Follow the instructions of the Marshals (e.g. Slow Down, Stop, etc.). The portion from
University Ave. onto Molave & Narra is a CAUTION AREA.

Race Categories:
• SuperTriKids- U6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15
• Adult Mini Sprint/Super Mini Sprint/Aquathlon- Top 3 Men & Women
• Sprint- Top 5 Over-All, Men & Women
• Sprint Men Age Group- 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 & over
• Sprint Women Age Group- 16-24, 20-34, 35-44, 45 & over
• La Salle Division- Sprint

Takbo Para Kay Kristo 3

On May 19, 4:00 PM, Tumakbo para kay Kristo.

3k/5k/10k

See Poster for more details.

Registration sites are at Mizuno Branches at Festival Mall, ATC, MOA
and BHS and all parishes in the Diocese of Paranaque.

Race Routes

 

Runew 2012: Run for Health, Run to Help

Asian Hospital and Medical Center is organizing a fun run on February 26 tagged as Runew 2012. With a goal to gather 3,000 runners that would like to help less fortunate people that the hospital charity helps.

Race Details

I am not familiar with Ayala Alabang and conquering this new territory is going to be exciting and According to the organizers, the route will be challenging.

Singlet Design

Registration Venues:

ONLINE Registration: January 16, 2012 to Feb. 19, 2012
In-Store/On-Site Registration: January 16, 2012 to Feb. 19, 2012
Asian Hospital & Medical Center, MOB Lobby
Alabang 2205 Civic Drive, Muntinlupa City
RIOVANA

• BGC - 9th Ave corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City

• KATIPUNAN – 3rd Floor Regis Center, Katipunan, QC (infront of Ateneo de Manila University)

TOBY’S SM Mall of Asia - Mon-Sun, 12nn to 8pm
THE ATHLETE’S FOOT Robinson’s Galleria - Mon-Sun, 12nn to 8pm

More Details can be found in the Run Rio Website.

Route Details

3k

5k

10k

21k

Join now! Run in Ayala Alabang!