1911: Rizal Park Hotel

Rizal Park Hotel Lobby

Thinking where to stay overnight in Manila?  

My sister and her family just arrived from Germany and my nephew wanted to see Manila for a day.  Travelling from our town in Laguna to Manila takes 3 hours and spending overnight in the city is wise to consider.  

My apartment is too small to accommodate four people, I decided to look for a place to stay overnight.

UNDER ARMOUR INNOVATION

THE FEET OF MICHAEL PHELPS

UA ARCHITECH 3D PRINTED PERFORMANCE TRAINER & UA SLINGSHOT RUNNING FOOTWEAR TO PROVIDE PERSONAL MOTIVATION FOR ELITE SWIMMER

 Under Armour , the global leader in innovative performance footwear, apparel and equipment has taken footwear innovation to the next level. In March, the Brand introduced its first-ever 3D printed performance trainer, the UA Architech. The UA Architech is a 360-degree performance training shoe that features a functional 3D printed midsole and 3D ClutchFit auxetic upper design that creates a “super-hybrid” trainer. This performance trainer provides athletes with the ultimate stability and cushioning to take on the most intense workouts, and it’s travelling all the way to Rio on the feet of elite swimmer, Michael Phelps.

Century Tuna Ironman70.3 Subic Bay

Big leap for Century Tuna!

In a few days from now, Century Tuna stages the inaugural Ironman 70.3 triathlon event in Subic Bay Freeport on March 8, 2015.

After three years of supporting the 5i50 Triathlon, Century Tuna advances further to stage for the first time the Ironman 70.3 triathlon event in Subic Bay.  Century Tuna Ironman 70.3 is the latest addition to the growing number of races in the thriving  triathlon scene in the Philippines.

Amway Nutrilite Fun Run

The Nutrilite Health Run will kick off in Manila on February 22, 2015 at the Blue Bay Walk in Pasay City. The second leg will be on March 1 at the Amway Distribution Center (ADC) in Davao. The final leg will be at the Amway Distribution Center in Cagayan de Oro City.

“Wellness has always been the Nutrilite advocacy since it was first introduce 80 years ago. Through this series of runs, we want to encourage more people to put a premium on their personal wellness. We want more people to eat right, take in the right supplements and exercise,” said Leni Olmedo, Country Manager, Amway Philippines.

Race Details: 

Nutrilite Health Run Race Details (Manila Leg)
Date: February 22, 2015
Venue: Bluebay Walk, Pasay City
Events: 3k, 5k, 8k
Gun Time: 

3k – 5:30am,

5k – 5:20am 

8k – 5:00am

Nutrilite Health Run Registration Details
Registration Period: January 5 onwards
Registration Fee: P300 for all categories
Registration Centers:
Amway Distribution Centers (Monday-Saturday)
Runnr BGC (Thursday – Sunday)
Tobys MOA (Thursday – Sunday)

Race Kit Inclusions: Running Shirt, Bib, Raffle Stub, Giveaways, Baggage Tag

Zensah Compression Gear: A Runner’s Best Friend

Manila, Philippines / July 16, 2014 – As the demand for quality sports wear increases, runners and athletes of all ages are now on the look-out for new and effective ways to improve their performance, whether it’s by using specialized running shoes or by donning ultra-aerodynamic garments. But now, with the introduction of seamless compression gear from Zensah, one of the world’s leading compression sportswear brands, runners from all over the Philippines can now enjoy the full benefits that quality compression gear has to offer.

SOFITEL MANILA HM SPECIAL ROOM RATES

Sofitel Philippine Plaza is giving a special room rates for all registered runners at the Manila Half Marathon 2014. Sofitel Manila Half Marathon 2014 is happening on Augst 17, 2014. 

Registration Sites:

Runnr, BGC

Toby’s SM Mall of Asia

Toby’s The Block

SOFITEL MANILA HALF MARATHON on AUG. 17, 2014

Date: August 17, 2014

Time: 4:00 AM

Venue: SM Mall Of Asia

Start time: 4:00am

Race distance: 5km, 10km and 21km

                               

REGISTRATION PERIOD:

Online Registration

Start of registration: June 27, 2014

End of registration: August 1, 2014

In-Store Registration

Start of registration: July 14, 2014

End of registration: August 4, 2014

Registration sites:

·         Move, 30^th Street, BGC

·         Toby’s SM Mall of Asia

·         Toby’s The Block

Carbtrim TBR All Women Race

CARBTRIM ALL WOMEN RACE

DATE         :  JULY 20, 2014
VENUE       : Spectrum Midway near Filinvest Tent

                   Filinvest CorporateCity

DISTANCE   : 5km/10km/21km

White Flower Run 2014: Kaya Natin ‘To Pilipinas! Takbo ng Kaunlaran

White Flower, a trusted brand and a household name to Filipino families, invites all of us to join their first ever running event: Kaya Natin ‘To Pilipinas: Takbo ng Kaunlaran!  The race will feature a special 21k category which will feature a “race within a race”. The race is set on August 17, 2014 at Bonifacio Global City. More details below:

Yurbuds Venture Duro

No one knows Adventure like yurbuds. In a staunch advocacy dedicated towards the athlete and the outdoor community, yurbuds®, maker of the number one sport earphone in the United States guaranteed never to hurt or fall out, comes out with its newest offering: the new Adventure series geared towards the outdoor community. yurbuds continues to design sport equipment for the needs of every type of athlete.

As an avid hiker, yurbuds designer Aaron Gorga is in tune with the outdoor community. By listening closely to the needs of his network, he created an innovative earphone that looks and feels like “gear” a hiker, climber or adventurer would use.

The Alaska Tri-Aspire

The Alaska Tri-Aspire team is a professional triathlon team composed of 2 of the world’s best professional triathlon athletes and 5 Filipino elite development athletes. The Alaska Tri-Aspire team aims to produce legitimate professional athletes who can compete in the 5i50, 70.3 IronMan, XTERRA events and athletes who can represent the Philippines in the Asian Beach Games, Asian Games and Olympic games.

The Power of TRi

Alaska holds “The Power of Tri: 3 Weekends, 3 great sports events”

The best things in life truly come in threes as Alaska unveiled in "The Power of Tri: 3 Weekends, 3 Great Sports Events” Press Conference last May 16 at the Seda Hotel, Bonifacio Global City.  The three sport events will compose of swim, bike, and run events – Alaska IronKids Philippines Aquathlon, Alaska Cycle Philippines, and Alaska World Milk Day Family Run.

World Vision Run 2014 on June 22, 2014

Event Date : Sunday, 22 June 2014

Time : 3:00am to 9:30am  

Race Organizer : RunRio Inc. 

Race Owner : World Vision Phils. 

Start & End Point : 34th St. BGC 

Beneficiary : World Vision

On-line Registration : April 28 - June 8, 2014

On-site Registration: May 15 - June 15, 2014

Alaska's #JrNBA and #JrWNBA All-Star Winners

On April 27, 2014, the final leg of Alaska #JrNBA and #JrWNBA was held at SM Mall of Asia's Concert Hall.  On this day, top campers were chosen to be next #JrNBA and #JrWNBA All-Star Team. 

From top 50 boy campers and 24 girl campers, only top 10 for the boys and top 5 for the girls will be selected to become the Jr All-Stars.

Here are the lucky selected young basketball #JrNBA and #JrWNBA

Jr. NBA Coach of the Year: Cliff Andy Tesocan (Tacloban, Leyte)
Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year: Ma. Pia Dysangco (Tondo, Manila)

Alaska Sports Youth Ambassador, Jr. NBA: Rhayyan Amsali (Studies in Manila but from Zamboanga)
Alaska Sports Youth Ambassador, Jr. WNBA: Christiana Dimaunahan (Manila)

Jr. WNBA Top 5:
1)      Mary Jean Pascual
2)      Karl Ann Pingol
3)      Arielle Lanot
4)      Roxanne Salvador
5)      Kreecie Bettina Binaohan

Jr. NBA All-Star Team:
1)      Vince Leo Dolendo (Iloilo RSC but from Antique)
2)      Andrew Velasco (Cebu)
3)      Luigi Velasco (Manila)
4)      David Leandro Umadhay (Iloilo RSC but from Antique)
5)      Jethro Rocamora (Cebu)- smallest in the team J
6)      Paul Matthew Manalang (Manila)
7)      John Richard Gan (Iloilo)
8)      Sam Josef Belangel (Bacolod)
9)      Jan Cyril Narvasa (Manila)
10)   Rhayyan Amsali (Manila)

Alaska #JrNBA #JrWNBA National Training Camp

Press Release - 

Alaska shines spotlight on country's best young basketball players.

  
From the Regional Selection Camps and Alaska Basketball Power Camps all over the country, - participated in by more than 80,000 boys, girls, and coaches - the top 50 boys and top 24 girls will undergo final selection on April 25 and 26 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum. The national coaches will be selected and also the top ten boys and top five girls will be named Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA All-Stars on April 27 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Hall.   

#NATGEORUN2014

On, April 27, 2014, National Geographic Channel (NGC) renews its commitment to the environment by celebrating this year's Earth Day ( which falls on April 22 globally) with another round of its wildly succesful Earth Day Run.

#NATGEORUN2014 : April 27

Run United 1 FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -

1) REGISTRATION

How can I register for this race?

You can register online for 2014 RUN UNITED 1 from January 31 to March 9, 2014. Log on to www.runrio.com and click on the Run United logo to be redirected to the registration page.

Filinvest ENDURANCE Weekend

Test Your Limits
12 Hrs. 2 days.

September 14, 2013
12hr Trail Run

The course will run through the hills, trails and paved roads of Filinvest City.

Categories
Men

•    16-19 years old
•    20-29 years old
•    30-39 years old
•    40-49 years old
•    50 years old and above

BGC CYCLE PHILIPPINES JOINS CYCLE ASIA

NEWS RELEASE

MANILA, PHILIPPINES 25 July 2013 – Filipino riders gear up for three days of thrilling bike

action as Cycle Asia, in partnership with Sunrise Events and Bonifacio Global City (BGC),

launches BGC Cycle Philippines from November 15-17 inside the BGC in Taguig City.

BGC Cycle Philippines is the latest addition to the 2013 calendar of Cycle Asia, a network of premier cycling events across the region that offers participants the rare opportunity to ride on safe closed public roads in major Asian cities.