March 24 Thursday
7 Churches
Kamay ni Hesus
St. Michael Archangel Minor Basilica
2016 Bisikleta Iglesia
Borawan MTB Ride
February 28, 2016
On the background you can see the rock formations of Borawan
The left side of the beach
Lucena City to Borawan Beach
The team at the bridge connecting the islands
At Tulay Buhangin - a sandbridge linking two small islands
Because of the rain it could've been easier if we just walked
Some good things don't come easy - if you can see a chimney, that's the biggest power plant in RP
On our backs you can see the rock formation that separates us from the well known resort
We settled for this - a desolate white sand beach facing an island
The right side of the beach
Total Immersion Workshops in Manila - June 2016
TOTAL IMMERSION WORKSHOPS IN MANILA
Hello, Manila!
We’re excited to announce that we’re coming home this June 2016 to conduct Total Immersion™ (TI) workshops– ADULT LEARN TO SWIM for Beginners and EFFORTLESS ENDURANCE 1.0 Triathletes and Progressive Swimmers!
WHY LEARN TOTAL IMMERSION SWIMMING?
Total Immersion™ (TI) programs aim to help adults learn proper stroke technique through a progression of drills that lay the foundation for graceful and effortless swimming, regardless of age or skill level. Students will learn balance, streamlining, rotation, and all of the necessary movements which lay the groundwork for efficient and relaxed swimming based on the TI method. Total Immersion swimming programs also teach every student how to SWIM INTENTIONALLY, by practicing deliberately rather than habitually so that each lap eventually becomes effortless and enjoyable.
Details below:
WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR ME?
TI Learn to Swim
> Develop confidence in the water
> Learn the basics of efficient freestyle (with correct stroke mechanics)
> Swim your first 25-metre at the end of the workshop!
EFFORTLESS ENDURANCE 1.0 –
> If you’re a triathlete/ progressive swimmer who want to save more energy and be more efficient during swim course – to shave off SPL/ Stroke rate
> Let speed come to you by learning the foundation of Balance, Streamline and Propulsion
WHY ENROLL AT MEDISWIM?
We do HANDS ON coaching by joining our students in the pool to properly guide them in every drill! We also teach our students to have more kinesthetic awareness by utilizing their bodies when they swim rather than depending on swim aiders — kickboards, pull buoys, flippers, etc. We also provide Video Stroke Analysis which is very helpful if you want to improve your stroke mechanics!
TO ENROLL, KINDLY EMAIL MEDISWIM29@GMAIL.COM OR
CONTACT – 09274712164
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Subic Bay Ironman 70.3 2016
March 6, 2016
1.9K - 90K - 21K
Starting Line - Subic ACEA formerly Dungaree Beach
Finish Line - Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center
Daybreak at Transition 1
Starting line at ACEA formerly Dungaree Beach
Waiting for my wave - first time to experience a rolling start
Pretending to finish strong
Shower with free liquid soap
Free massage
Ice bath
Shade at the center of the open ground
Claiming of finisher's shirt
Crackers
Waiting area
David's Salon tent
Medical tent
Lunch buffet
Catering at the convention center
Bike check out
All In A Day Before Race Day - Ironman 70.3 Subic
March 5, 2016
Saturday
Travel through SCTEX, a billboard sign of IM70.3, a tunnel as we enter Subic Freeport
Arrived at the athlete center/finish line area, Subic Bay Exhibition Convention Center, M-dot
Registration, Race packet pick up, stage set up
Some of the booths inside the exhgibit area, tri tats marking, bike mechanic booth
Check in at hotel, lunch at Wendys
Transition 1, bike check in booths, bike check in photo taking
Inspect swim venue
Pros on the stage, race briefing, transition 2 bag drop off
Visit at a chapel inside SBMA, relax and walk by the seaside, dinner at Cabalens
Listen to a live performance, night walk by the seaside, one last shot at the bar before bedtime
Lucky at NAGT
National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) 2016 Subic Leg
1.5K - 40K - 10K
February 21, 2016
Recently I am becoming the worst blogger ever with entries few and far between. Although I have lots of events lined up this year with four already in the bag I just don't have the enthusiasm to write as many as I used to. But here's a race that happened just a week after Pilipinas Duathlon Leg 1, the National Age Group Triathlon Subic Leg.
Podium ceremonies at the scenic Subic Bay Freeport ACEA area
This particular event holds a dear place in my heart for some reasons; this is where my daughter and I did our first open water swim and my first race in Subic which is the triathlon capital of the Philippines. NAGT is probably one of the few races with a laid back atmosphere, something which I do like very much.
Happy finishers all
Nowadays NAGT isn't as popular as it used to. Tri United 1 is just a week away and most triathletes are joining that event instead of this.
Race briefing at Harbor Point
The swim venue is the soon to open ACEA Hotel (formerly Dungaree Beach Resort). I arrived early to get a parking space near the transition area and finish line. We were watching the elite triathletes while waiting for our wave to start and one thing we noticed was that SEA Games champ Claire Adorna swam really strong, with each stroke producing a wide and long wave that lined up on the sea in a triangular shape. When it was our time to swim I positioned near the front and off we went. I couldn't remember anything out of the ordinary except for a slower first and second loop compared to my previous swims and it wasn't a surprise to me that day.
A lot of triathlon events start here
The bike course was the same bike course we've ridden in the past. The route was undulating but nevertheless still a fast course with half on a forested highway and the rest on a coastal road. I rode conservatively preparing for the run (yes I can actually run in short distance races... or so I thought).
Legend has it that this man is the father of Philippine Triathlon
My entire plan of approach was to force it on the swim and run on the way to a 2:32 finish but with a slow swim I was pinning all my hopes on the run: a 44 minute run off the bike, it was a flat course anyway. But instead, I got a longer run split of 50 and was actually just trying to fend off the runners on my back.
A simple breakfast for the participants
On a day when everything seemed to go wrong suddenly EVERYTHING went for the best ;)
Pretty patriotic medal
Compared to my last attempt here I was a tad slower on the swim, par for the bike and almost 6 minutes off the run. It could be disastrous in most days but this is not my usual day and in this edition of NAGT... guess what I GOT.
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