Pinoy Triathlon

Audax 300

July 5, 2014 - Subic 300 km

Don't know if I can finish this but I'll definitely be on the starting line with my high school classmate.

Here are some ride information from their website: http://www.audaxph.com/ride-information

July 5, 2014

Audax 300km Brevet Ride (Subic to Dasol and Back)

For those who will be doing the 300km Audax Brevet Ride on July 5, please see details below:

2:00am - registration and preps for the 300km riders
3:00am - start of the 300km ride at Mango Valley 1
6:27am - close of the 1st checkpoint (shell station at Cabangan roughly 51.7km from the start)
1:02pm - close of the 2nd checkpoint (turnaround point in Dasol, Pangasinan)
4:02pm - close of the 3rd checkpoint (Total Gas Station in Masinloc roughly at the 195.5km point)
7:33pm - close of the 4th checkpoint (shell station at Cabangan)
11:00pm - close of the Audax Ride (last stamping at the lobby of Mango Valley 1 along Dewey St.)

Things to do prior to the ride:
1) Read the Audax Ride Rules.
2) Have the proper bike lighting. We will be starting off at 3am so lights are a must. For those who don't have lights, you are expected to stay at the back of the group.
3) Ensure you can be self-sufficient on the road with enough cash, your mobile phone, route map, cue sheet, inner tubes, repair kit, pump, food, energy bars, etc.
4) Take note of the cut-off time for each checkpoint.
5) Relax and get plenty of rest.

The route should approximately look like this: (click to enlarge the image)

Rejoice! It's flat.

I'm a Jogger

If I jog 9 times more than I do run, does that make me a runner? See, that's why I'm a self confessed, certified jogger. In a world where runners abound I'm one of the few joggers left who actually enjoy jogging. Of course there were times when I tried to run with my hair admittedly being whipped by the wind but that's rare and short.

I am Hercules, and I am a JOGGER

Sometimes I train with runners and yes they're fast, dedicated and they really do run. Jogging is what they take for warm ups and cool downs and easy days though. When I see them do their stuff it's impressive and I just can't call myself a runner. Back in the old days a lot in my neighborhood were joggers and they never called themselves runners so I guess I'm old school or an idiot who doesn't buy into the running term.

You don't have to run at a certain speed to be a runner - yep there's also this

Last summer I saw a tech shirt for a running event that was printed with the words 'cradle of the elite' something, it was cute and I like the design and hope someday I'll be able to wear one without feeling like a poser.

I'm just saying.. you know, a jog is a jog. And here's wishing a hundred more jogs will make me a runner. :-)

Training Week - June 2-8, 2014

Monday - Went jogging in the neighborhood for 7 kilometers at 5:30 pm.

Tuesday - Jog on the same route at the same time. After dinner I hopped on the bike trainer for 70 minutes.

Wednesday - Bike Trainer again at night.. 80 minutes of easy spinning.

Thursday - I'm a jogger so I went jogging again for 37 minutes. :-)

Friday - Bike trainer ho hum.. what can I say? Felt lazy to ride and roll outside.

Saturday - Accompanied my nephews and nieces on their 'outing' to Caliraya Springs Golf and Country Club. As they went to the cave for some exploration (highly recommended) I biked to their parking lot which is about 11 kilometers from the clubhouse. The place is called Eco Park but it's a funny name coz a lot of people were doing their laundry beside the park. Tried their natural river pool and went back with my foldie to the clubhouse.

Sunday - I went back to Caliraya to see the kids. I used the roadie and got a photo of Lake Lumot just before getting a flat tire.

Total mileage / time: Swim = Zero, Bike = 190 kilometers, Jog = 2 hours

Lake Lumot near Caliraya Lake

Caliraya Springs Country Club

Cavinti Eco Park

I'm Back.. Sort of..

I'm a lazy blogger. you know that by now of course :-) but that doesn't tell the whole story. I got sick last year and lost interest in the sport. Well, any sport for that matter. For almost four months I never did anything really and worse I hooked up with my old buddy Marlboro. I skipped White Rock Tri, it was ravaged by typhoon anyway and Bohol got quaked so bye bye 226. But five weeks into Challenge Philippines I remember the dollars spent on registration 'sayang naman kung d ko sasalihan'. So I laced my shoes and ran for 20 minutes and thought foolishly that I could do it with just 5 weeks to train, oh well. I managed to finish the 1st Challenge PH but barely.. I had help from my teammate Reggie. I waited for him in T1 so we could do it together the rest of the way. I think I recorded the longest time in transition with a grand time of 18 minutes. But you know what.. the crossing of Challenge finish line was by far the best since we caught our other teammate 'Monks' on the run we jog side by side to the finish. I can still remember the announcer saying 'they finished as a team and as individuals' after mentioning our names.

photo by pet salvador

After that I signed up for 'Subit 2014 standard distance' but this time I had a goal to finish in 2:28. But I never came close to it with Mr. Side Stitch bothering me right out of the water. I finished in 2:33 though, not bad for someone who sucks in all three sports haha.

not a 2:28 but still lucky enough to finish

As for me getting back to training? Naaah.. I used to have a structured training plan and managed to swim even when there's no upcoming race but now I just do leisure biking with my foldie or mtb and occasional jogs when I feel like doing it.