Words fail me when I try to sum up everything that happened at Challenge Philippines last February 22, 2014. I was there in many capacities: as a competing athlete, as a Challenge Philippines ambassador, as a blogger, and as a friend and teammate. So it was a very busy weekend
Team Endure
First Half-Ironman at Cobra IM70.3 Philippines, part 3
finishing strong at Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines The game plan had been to swim easy, bike steady, and run hard. I had executed it almost perfectly, but there are so many things I can still improve on for next year (like, for instance, finally learning how to use my Suunto
First Half-Ironman at Cobra IM70.3 Philippines, part 2
Race Day I woke up several times during the night, hearing strong rain against our hotel rooftop. My team was booked at Cleverlearn Residences, approximately 1.9 kilometers away from Shangri-La and the race start. I worried about how flooded the race course could become, and if so, could the whole
First Half-Ironman at Cobra IM70.3 Philippines, part 1
Before the Race The lead-in to Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines race week was super busy, with so many things that needed to be done. I needed to get my planned nutrition sorted and my bike packed, so it was great to get all those done at The Brick. By Thursday
ULTRASWIM for Abandoned Animals
by Hanna Sanchez Swimming 900 laps is never easy but I am willing to do it for CARA Welfare Philippines and all the abused animals under their care. I want to help in away I can. i am not rich so I thought of a fundraiser where people can
Tri Essentials: A Complete Race Nutrition Plan
Tri Essentials: A Complete Race Nutrition Plan by Jene Shaw (original post at http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com) Nutrition is key to becoming an overall healthy triathlete, but it becomes even more important on race day for fueling performance, avoiding GI issues and recovering from your efforts. Follow this sample menu, suggested by nutrition and
ULTRASWIM
Sh-Endure Hanna Sanchez will swim 900 laps for the benefit of Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA). Endure Multisport is supporting her in this noble cause. As the team saying, “We got your back!”.
The Brave The Bold The TNF 100
By Philippides Cayetano Last December 2012, I finished my first road ultramarathon – Tagaytay 2 Nasugbu 50km run, together with Melvin Pangan. After that, I eagerly waited for my next ultramarathon. This year, The North Face 100 ultra series opened up their registration. My wife Arzen and I signed up
A Newbie, Not A Newbie; A Newbie, Not a Newbie…
My Pico de Loro Triathlon Experience by Bong Zandueta Prologue I have been wanting to take my family to the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club since I have been seeing pictures of my friends who have had corporate outings there. Being an exclusive, members-only resort, access is
ENDURE Battle of the Sexes 2012
While we are proud of each of our teammates no matter the distance or finish time they accomplish, in the spirit of friendly competition Team ENDURE keeps score on only one thing: the yearly H-Endure vs. SH-Endure medal tally. Our erstwhile “Battle of the Sexes” has the requisite trash talking