Archive for the ‘Health and Fitness ’ Category
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Filed under: Featured, Fun Runs and Marathons, Health and Fitness, Night Run
Color Manila Nite: Blacklight Run this May 16
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 28th, 2015
Wow! I still have a hangover from the recently concluded Watson’s Color Manila Challenge and here they go again with a new color run to keep our blood pumping, our heart’s racing and our skin ever so colorful! Well, to keep things new and exciting, Color Manila brings you Color Manila Nite: BLACKLIGHT Edition! With a common dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction, Color Manila has teamed up this time with Brother Philippine...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Featured, Fun Runs and Marathons, Health and Fitness, Run for a Cause
PDIC Takbo 2: Run for the Victims of Yolanda
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 26th, 2015
It’s been over a year since Typhoon Haiyan/ Yolanda struck the Philippines, leaving several homeless, jobless or worse. Though the rest of the country seems to have already moved on, those that were directly in the typhoon’s path still continue to struggle to make ends meet. This is where PDIC comes in. The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is a government instrumentality created in 1963 by virtue of Republic Act 3591 to in...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Filed under: Health and Fitness, Results and Experiences
Sun Warriors at the Watson’s Color Manila Challenge: Adding Color and Life to the Typical Obstacle Course
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 25th, 2015
Last Sunday, April 19, Color Manila had a 2nd Color Manila Run for the year 2015. However, instead of just doing it the way they usually do, a unique partnership with Watson’s challenged runners to take it up a notch.More than just the usual color runs, Color Manila changed our notion of obstacle courses by making sure it was fun and colorful! This summer, Watsons makes the season even more exciting with its partnership with Color Manila. The W...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Health and Fitness, Running News and Highlights
From Ice Vendor to Renowned Triathlete: Meet August Benedicto
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 21st, 2015
Coming from a low income family, August had to work hard to be able to support his daily needs. He starts selling ice from the moment he wakes up; after which he would go to school to make sure he has a brighter tomorrow. Most people would say how this lifestyle would keep them too busy to run, not for August. August would make sure to wake up earlier to be able to squeeze in a short run at midnight. He eventually joined a 21k run and won!...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Health and Fitness, Results and Experiences
Superheroes Conquer the Mall of Asia Grounds at the World of DC Fun Run
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 19th, 2015
Yesterday, March 19, thousands of runners arrived at the Mall of Asia grounds as early as 4am to participate of the first ever official World of DC Fun Run! It was a run for the books as it allowed both kids and kids at heart to enjoy a special day together as superheroes! Batman and Wonder woman crossing the line with their twins! Who knew? (heehee) It was really great seeing all the runners just dress up like their favorite superheroes!...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Fun Runs and Marathons, Health and Fitness
Tips on Running with Pacers at Run United
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 18th, 2015
In the recently concluded Run United 1, Unilab Active Health introduced the idea of pacers to help runners achieve their target time and finish faster and stronger. Maintaining an active lifestyle has always been the advocacy of Unilab Active Health. To elevate Run United’s training component, pacers were introduced in Run United 1 held on March 8 at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City. Unilab Active head Alex Panlilio says pacers provide...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Featured, Fun Runs and Marathons, Health and Fitness
AffiniTea’s Brown Race Marathon for a Cause this December 2015
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 16th, 2015
Earlier, I shared the details for AffiniTea’s upcoming Raise D’ Roof 2015. As exciting as it sounds, AffiniTea has more in store for you as they present their first ever FULL marathon this December! - The Brown Race Marathon. From the name itself, you can already guess the inspiration behind this run. If not, well, being Filipinos, we should be PROUD of our color… of our BROWN race. It’s about our history and how we have grown as a nation...Read More » Tags Share Comments (2 )
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Filed under: Featured, Health and Fitness, Running Gear and Apparels
adidas Unveils the Greatest Running Shoe Ever–the Ultra Boost!
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 15th, 2015
Herzogenaurach, Germany (2015) – The Energy Running revolution has taken a bold new step as adidas unveiled the greatest running shoe ever, Ultra BOOST. At a guarded launch location in New York City. Yohan Blake, David Villa, Sammy Watkins and a team of elite athletes pledged their allegiance to the revolution while hundreds of witnesses from around the world were onsite for the introduction of Ultra BOOST. Attending athlet...Read More » Tags Share Comments (1 )
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Filed under: Featured, Fun Runs and Marathons, Health and Fitness
Affinitea Raise D’ Roof: Run for a Cause this July 5
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 15th, 2015
2 years ago, I remember being invited to AffiniTea’s first ever run dubbed “Raise D’ Roof.” It was a very intimate gathering with few bloggers, the organizers and Affinitea’s owner Mr. Anthony Liu. It was his first time to create a race; you could see how excited he was. It wasn't just about the money, but about everything else – the beneficiary, the runners and most especially the experience. Today, AffiniTea continues to grow bigger...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Gyms and Fitness Clubs, Health and Fitness
Anytime Fitness now in the Philippines: Why You Need to Sign Up to this 24/7 Gym
by Cheryl Villareal on Apr 12th, 2015
I love to work out. Since I started running 5 years ago, I’ve gotten myself involved in a variety of exercises, all with one goal in mind – TO STAY FIT. When I started paying more attention to my physical health, one of the first things I did was to look for a gym. Unfortunately, with my crazy work hours as a teacher and a blogger, regular gym hours just won’t do. Which is why I was ecstatic when I heard Anytime Fitness was coming to the Ph...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )