My Triathlon RACE Essentials CHECKLIST

Personal Checklist
TRIATHLON RACES

GENERAL

*Tri Suit

-1 piece (Short Distance)

-2 piece (Long Distance)

*Visor/ Cap

*Race Sunglasses

*Watch (settings) 
*RoadiD
*Slippers

TRANSITION

*Towel (Color) - Identification

*Towel (Face)

*Water Bottle - wash feet

*Water Bottle - Hydration

*Garbage Bag

*Race Belt (Extra) with Pins

*Timing CHIP with PINS

*Rubber Bands

*SunBlock

*Anti-Chafe/ Petroleum Jelly

*Slippers
*Soda
*Nutrition Bar

SWIM

*Cap

*Goggles

BIKE

*Bike (Road/ TT)
*Race Wheels (Disc or Deep Rims)
*Bike Interval Watch

*Flat Kit (CO2/Tubes/Levers/Allen)

*Water Bottles (2)

*Race Belt +/- PINS

*Cycling Shoes with Rubber Band

*Socks (For RUN)

*Helmet

*Race Sunglasses

*Floor Pump

RUN

*Visor/Cap

*Run Shoes

*Socks (Extra)

NUTRITION

*Pre-Swim (S)

*T1(C)

*Bike (depend on Distance/ Every 30-45mins/ +/-Caffeine)

*T2 (Gel before T2 (C)

*Run (depend on Distance/ Every 30-45mins/ +/-Caffeine/ Last 10mins)

*Gels with Caffeine

*Gels without Caffeine

*Bar (Granola/Trail Mix) for Transition

POST-RACE NEEDS

*Post Race Meal
*Protein
*Shorts
*Shirt
*Towel
*Drink

RACE PREPARATION

*Whey Protein Pre-Post Race

*Meds (S/P/C/LC/B/F or E) + Maintenance

*Water Bottles (5)

*Elastics for Bottles

*Zip Tie

*Race Meals (Pre/Post)

*Post Race Clothes

*ToolKit (Scissors/Masking Tape/Electric Tape/ Allen Wrenches for Stem and Pedals)

*Body Marker

*Calf Sleeves

*Eyeglasses

*Hygiene Kit (Post Race) - Body Wash

*Cycling Gloves

GIRO d'LUCA BOHOL 2013

See you in Ayala Center Cebu Tomorrow!!!

I was invited to talk tomorrow at the Ayala Center Cebu Indoor Activity Area at 4:30pm. My topic: "Starting a commitment to an Active Lifestyle".

See you!!! 

Ironman 2012 Kona World Championship

TEAM UP!!!

With all the weekly running races scheduled in Cebu it is not unusual that many will want to experience other forms of endurance sports. Some swim while others Bike. A few do all three. 

Modern Triathlon started in California, USA however was made famous in Hawaii when an argument between who has the most endurance was started. Navy personnel suggested to combine all 3 long distance races in Hawaii into one big event. They merged the 3.86Km swim of the Waikiki Roughwater Swim, 185Km bike of the Around-Oahu Bike Race and the 42.195Km run of the Honolulu Marathon. They then called the first person to finish the course "The Ironman".

Not many athletes start out good in all three sports. Training, for all three sports, is not only strenuous to our body but demand so much time as well. 

This coming Sunday, Danao City will host another triathlon race. Cyclists, Runners and swimmers will join and race alongside Filipino Ironman Champion Noy Jopson and other elite triathletes. Most will join and complete the course individually but some may team up and carry out separate tasks. One will swim, the other will Bike and another will run. Not only will it be a new experience for all three members but will be a test of each others bond. 

Join a triathlon race as a RELAY TEAM. Rally up your friends who can swim, bike or run and experience another rush of excitement. The TEAM can choose between 2 distance events. The Sprint distance consist of a 750m swim, 30Km bike and 7.5Km run while the Standard/ Olympic distance will cover 1.5Km swim, 40Km bike and a 10K run. 

Register on-site starting at 6am at the Danao Fish Port where all the events start. The race usually starts at 7:30AM in the Danao Pier. The Transition zone will be at the pier as well as the finish line. 

See you this Sunday!!! And do not forget to enjoy the Race!!!

REEL TRIATHLON Begins

I am a runner. I started running after Dr. Alex Junia challenged me to run 10K with him. I will never forget his words of encouragement, "If I can do it with this body, So can you." He is a happy runner who inspires people by telling him his stories of finishing at least 5 full marathons with an overweight physique. I accepted his challenge and finished the 10K with him. I never thought finishing a 10K run would make me feel elated.

 (STC Run)

I thought it was just for running. But then I experienced the same emotions after I finished my first triathlon event.

 (With runner Awi Saavedra at the Transition Area)

I was blessed. I met friends who inspired me to follow my dream. Since college, I have always been fascinated by triathletes competing in the Ironman. It was a feat not easily accomplished. Anybody can run a distance but not everybody can swim then bike and run in one event. It entails discipline, determination and patience. Training  for one sport is hard enough let alone three.

(With Arland, Lhoriz, Noy and RUNNR Staff)

Everything fell into place as if God wants me to fulfill my dream. I met Filipino Elite Ironman Champion Noy Jopson and another Filipino Elite Arland Macasieb in one of the local running races in Cebu. We talked about a different race which Noy was directing and eventually talked about the triathlon. I then disclosed to Noy about my dream. They then convinced me that if I do not drown when I swim in the pool then I can more likely finish a triathlon if I train for it. Eureka!!! I will become a triathlete.

(Start of Swim during the SPEEDO event with Tyrone, Noy, Oli, Joseph and Redg)

But where do I start? I asked Arland for advise and told me to get a swim coach as swimming is the most technical part of triathlon. And so I did. Noy Jopson taught me how to swim efficiently and gave me swimming drills. Improve my form was the goal and slowly build endurance. I also got swimming tips from the swim instructor at Holiday Gym, James. When he is not busy teaching beginners to swim, he tells me what I need to work on during the swim phase of the triathlon. Although I have been swimming since childhood, I owe my swimming endurance to Noy and James.  

(Lunch with the crew at Tavern)

(Bike Transition with Aubrey)

Noy not only teaches me swimming skills but also gives me cycling lessons. He tells me to maximize my leg muscles and distribute the work to all major leg muscle groups. Spinning is key to triathlon cycling as this saves you enough leg power for the running phase.

(Awarding Ceremony)

(With Endurance man Brother Carlo Bacalla)

(With Awi, Noy and Redg at the Finishline)

After 6 weeks training, I joined the SPEEDO National Age group Sprint Triathlon in Plantation Bay. I was so excited and anxious that I slept only 3 hours the night prior to the race. We assembled at 6AM and prepared all our gear. After 2 hours and 11 mins, I crossed the finish line. I was ecstatic. I finished 3rd among all the other participants in my age group and landed me a podium finish. I remember Noy's cousin Redg telling me the day before the race "Just finish the race. A podium finish is just a bonus. Just finish the race". And so I did. I had help. Lots of help. From coaches Noy and James. From triathlete friends and family Redg, Oli, Eric, Amale, Gette, Cookie and Andrea. From Rafa, Pia and Mikele who are so adorable. From Jo who inspires me to train. And to God who provides all the opportunities for me to fulfill my dream. 

(My 3rd Place 30-34 Age Group Medal)

(Support)

(With Jo at Transition Area)

This coming August 22, I and many Cebuanos are going to participate in this year's Cobra Ironman 70.3 event in Camarines Sur. Good Luck to us all. Defend your title Noy!

(Noy Jopson, 1st Filipino Elite Philippine Ironman 70.3 Champion)

Cobra 70.3 Ironman 2009

THIS IS MY DREAM.

DO I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN IRONMAN?