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Run Against Cancer

AGAINST CANCER is a charity run for indigent cancer patients under the auspices of Corridor of Hope, Inc., the official cancer support group of St. Luke’s Cancer Institute. This will be held on 20 April 2013 at the Bonifacio Global City Grounds in Taguig City. This fundraising event aims to garner support from not less than 10,000 runners pooled from allied medical practitioners, corporate partners, other cancer support groups, and cancer patients’ families and friends, benefactors and students to create the awareness and to fight this dreaded disease. 

Proceeds will be used to fund financially-challenged patients as they go through treatments with an initial target to raise a minimum of P20M by the end this year to help a minimum of 200 indigent patients with a maximum allocation of P100,000.00 per patient. 

We would like to request for your group’s support by sending runners to this event. We are earnestly appealing for your benevolence to extend assistance to help improve the lives of our diseased fellowmen.

XTERRA

Conquer your limits with 2013 Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series

            After staging successful series of off-road action events last year, Vaseline Men, the fastest growing men’s skin care brand in the Philippines again challenges you to conquer your limits in the 2013 Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series.

            Dubbed as the world’s premier off-road triathlon event, the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series will kick off this year with the Vaseline Men XTERRA Championship Weekend. Slated on March 2-3, the event features exhilarating trail run and triathlon races that will challenge even the most seasoned athletes. On its second year, Vaseline Men will again bring triathletes to the pristine waters and rough but picturesque terrains of Liloan, Cebu for a more exciting set of challenges.

            The Vaseline Men XTERRA Championship Weekend in Cebu will commence with two triathlon events on March 2: the XTERRA Lite and the XTERRA Philippines Championship. The XTERRA Lite involves a 500-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and a 5-kilometer run.  On the other hand, the XTERRA Philippines Championship involves a more grueling challenge with a 1.5-kilometer swim, 35-kilometer bike and a 10-kilometer run.  All of these will take place in scenic Liloan, Cebu.  Aside from winning exciting cash prizes (total pro prize money is US$15,000), the top age group finishers will vie for 40 slots to the XTERRA World Championships in Maui, Hawaii.  Registration for the March 2 triathlon events is ongoing in the Vaseline Men XTERRA Philippines website (www.xterraphil.com).

            Capping off the Vaseline Men XTERRA Weekend is a trail run on March 3, which will feature demanding courses in 21, 10 and 5-kilometer distances for both the male and female categories.

More importantly, top age group finishers for the 21K trail run will qualify for the world championships for the XTERRA Trail Run slated in Hawaii this year. Registration for the March 3 trail run is ongoing at www.xterraphil.com and in all Runner Stores nationwide.

Interested parties may also register for the trail run at selected Watson’s branches. Moreover, for every purchase of Vaseline Men 100g Facial Wash, they will also get a discount for the race registration fee. Just visit Watson’s at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall and SM North EDSA from February 9-10, 15-17 and 22-24, and buy Vaseline Men 100g Facial Wash to enjoy this discount.

A proud supporter of the Philippine athletic community, Vaseline Men sent a five-man Philippine team to compete in the XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series Global Championship last October 2012. Vaseline Men also offers a wide range of skin care products which are perfect for men who engage in physically demanding activities including triathlons as they help protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays and wash away dirt, dust and pollution. Included in its range are Facial Washes, Face Moisturizers, Body Lotion and Body Wash. Now, Filipino men can continue to enjoy doing their physical activities outdoors and still get their skin protected from harsh elements from nature. Vaseline Men is now available in all leading men’s zones in major supermarkets, drugstore and department stores nationwide.

So this year, prepare to conquer it all at the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series.  To know more, log on to www.xterraphil.com or visit www.facebook.com/vaselinemen.ph.   You can also visit ROX and Runnr stores for more details.

The Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-road Triathlon Series is also sponsored by Alaska, Summit Water, LBC, The Philippine Star, Multisport, Studio 23, Gatorade, Canon, Aqua Sphere, David’s Salon, Intercare, Rocktape, Timex, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu and Smart.

Men's Health November 2012

Men’s Health encourages you to face your fears in its November 2012 issue.

This November, Men’s Health dares you to face your fears in an issue packed with tips on how to do just that. On the cover is actor and sport climber Paulo Avelino, who despite his fear of heights, faced it head on by climbing atop outdoor rock formations. 

“It doesn’t mean that if you’re afraid of heights, you can’t do rock climbing,” says Avelino who got introduced to the sport in 2007.  At first, he trained indoors to build his endurance and rhythm. Then he pushed himself further by taking his climb outdoors with more experienced climbers.

Surprisingly, Avelino shares with Men’s Health that another element that he likes about the sport is the very thing he fears. “I enjoy reaching the top but falling. I can’t explain it. When you fall, you fall sa pinakamalapit na sinabitan mo. The fall makes you feel alive,” he quips.

In the same issue, Men’s Health features five men and women in uniform who bravely faced adversities in fulfilling their duties as civil servants. Awarded as outstanding Policemen and Soldiers by the Metrobank Foundation, they share their personal stories of bravery despite the life-threatening situations they were in.

The November 2012 issue also has an extensive article on do-it-yourself guy food. The recipes are quick and easy to make. So if it’s cooking you fear, Men’s Health will help you cover that base with ease.

Read more about these by grabbing the November 2012 issue of Men’s Health featuring Paulo Avelino on the cover. It’s now available in newsstands and bookstores nationwide. For more of Men’s Health online, become a fan on Facebook (Facebook.com/menshealthphilippines) and follow them on Twitter (Twitter.com/menshealthph).

Tetra Pak Run

In cooperation with HyperSports Philippines, Inc., Tetra Pak Philippines will host its first ever road racing entitled Tetra Pak RFR – Recycle. Feed. Run event at Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City on November 18, 2012.

The event encourages fitness and running enthusiasts to join as the race features four categories: 3Km, 5Km, 10Km and the highlight of the event, the half marathon, 21Km. In line with theme of Recycle. Feed. Run, participants will get to do their share in caring for the environment and helping underprivileged children too. Participants will be encouraged to join the activity by bringing at least 2 (two) empty and clean Tetra Pak cartons for recycling when they register and for every Tetra Pak carton received for recycling during the registration, 1 (one) ready-to-drink milk in Tetra Pak carton (in 200 ml or 250ml package size) will be donated to a chosen children’s foundation under the Tetra Pak Feed-a-Child program.

In keeping the participants properly hydrated all throughout the event, Tetra Pak and HyperSports are also partnering with Tropicana Coco Quench, which shall be available for all the runners at the hydration stations during the event.

Registration:

(October 1 to November 16, 2012)

Mechanics:

* To register, bring at least 2 (two) pieces of empty and clean Tetra Pak cartons for recycling, fill out the registration form and pay the registration fee.

* Bring 5(five) pieces of empty and clean Tetra Pak cartons for recycling to get a Php50 discount on the registration fee.

* HyperSports timing chip holders will get additional Php80 discount  (HyperSports IPICO Timing Chip Holders may register at ROX only).

* For every Tetra Pak carton received during the registration, 1 (one) piece of milk in Tetra Pak carton (200ml or 250ml package size) will be donated to a chosen children’s foundation under the Tetra Pak Feed-a-Child Program.

Singlet Design:

21K Finisher's Shirt:

Prizes for Top 3:

Gun Start:

ABOUT TETRA PAK

Tetra Pak is the world’s leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world.  With almost 22,000 employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business.  Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.

More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com

ORGANIZER:  HyperSports Philippines, Inc.

Run BGC 2012

Theme: “Ready. Set. Explore!” means runners will get to explore some of BGC’s top attractions, like interactive parks, playground, and science museum—in one exciting run. Run BGC 2012 is part of BGC’s PassionFest celebration happening from November 23 to 25.

Categories: Male and Female Classification for Categories ---

A. 500m Kiddie Race – Sub-Categories: 5-8 years old and 9-12 years old

B. 5km Special Route with Fun Tasks

5K includes pit stops that require runners to complete various tasks.

C. 10km

D. 15km

Assembly and Gun Start Times:

Race Category        Assembly Time Gun Start

500m Kiddie Race   6:00am              6:45am

5K                          5:00am              5:30am

10K                        5:00am              5:25am

15K                        4:30am              5:15am

How to Register:

1. Online

• Online Registration Period: October 14, 2012 - November 11, 2012
• Visit www.runrio.com
• Fill out registration form and pay registration fee using credit card
• Race kits will be delivered to the registrant’s address

2. In-store

• In-store Registration Period: October 14, 2012 - November 18, 2012
• Locations:
  Riovana
  a. BGC – 28th St. corner 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City
      Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm
  b. Katipunan – 3rd Floor Regis Center, Katipunan, QC
      Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm

         Toby’s Sports

         a. SM Mall of Asia – G/F Entertainment Hall, Roxas Blvd., Manila

              Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 8pm

         b. Trinoma – G/F North Avenue, EDSA

             Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 8pm

Registration Fees:

Race Categories      Registration Fee

500m Kiddie Race   Php350

5K                          Php600

10K                        Php700

15K                        Php800

Note:

• Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and may end earlier than the announced deadline. Race kits may run out before November 18, 2012.
• A valid ID must be presented upon registration. For group registration, a photocopy of any valid ID and picture must be presented by the representative.
• Singlet size availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
• A timing device will be used by all participants during the race.

Registration Discounts (for in-store registrants only):

1. Individual Registrants:  Residents, employees, or students in Bonifacio Global City are entitled to a Php100 discount. Bring a proof of billing or company/school ID when registering to avail of the discount.

2. Group Registrants: Free additional race kits for those who will register in groups at required number of runners. Free race kits may be of shorter distance or the same as those registered. Runners who will use the free race kits must be pre-determined and be registered together with the paying runners.

No. of Participants  Free Additional Race Kits

    10                          2 Race Kits

    20                          4 Race Kits

    50                        10 Race Kits

  100                        20 Race Kits

Prizes:

Cash Prize:

(Male & Female Divisions) 500m(5-8y/o)  500m(9-12y/o)        5km            10km            15km

     1st                                Php1,500         Php1,500          Php5,000    Php8,000   Php12,000

     2nd                               Php1,000         Php1,000          Php3,000    Php6,000   Php8,000

     3rd                                Php500             Php500            Php2,000    Php4,000   Php5,000

Special Prizes for Top Finishers

- Trophies

- Ayala Malls gift certificates (worth Php500 for 500m and 5km; Php1,500 for 10km; Php2,000 for 15km) sponsored by Avida Land

- Soleus Wrist Watches

- Skechers Shoes (1st placer) and gift packs (2nd and 3rd placers) for 5km, 10km and 15km

- Beyond Yoga gift certificates

- Premium product packs from Milo and Revicon I-ON

Grand Raffle Prize:

Asian cruise for two persons: Tour starts in Singapore going to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It then heads to Phuket, Thailand then back to Singapore. Convertible to P150,000.00 cash but non-transferable. This cruise is sponsored by High Street South. (Qualified to join the raffle draw are officially registered runners

for Run BGC and race finishers in any distance category. Visit www.bgc.com.ph or see flyers for complete mechanics.)

• A special prize for the competition’s biggest contingent.
• A finisher’s kit for all race finishers
• Other freebies from Milo, Del Monte Fit ‘n Right, and Unilab Revicon I-ON

Run BGC 2012: Ready. Set. Explore!

                                  

Press Realease:

Race and explore in Run BGC 2012

Run BGC, Bonifacio Global City’s (BGC) annual running event, is all set to make footrace buffs challenge themselves anew in a race to cross BGC’s epic finish line.

This year’s Run BGC has four categories, offered with male and female classifications: 500m Kiddie Race, 5K Special Route with Fun Tasks, 10K, and 15K. The race for children is sub-divided into 5-8 years old and 9-12 years old categories.

In a race dubbed, “Ready, Set, Explore!”, runners will enjoy a route that will take them to explore some of BGC’s top attractions – like the interactive parks, playfield, and The Mind Museum. Making it more memorable are the fun challenges along the way. The 5K category has this “explore” route with pit stops that require runners to complete various tasks required to finish the race.

Cash prizes, trophies, exciting premium product packs, and gift certificates await the top three placers of each category. All race finishers will receive a loaded finisher’s kit and the competition’s biggest contingent will get a special award.

But more than that, all finishers, in all distance categories, will qualify to join a raffle draw with a grand prize of Asian cruise for 2 persons courtesy of High Street South. The cruise will take the lucky BGC runner to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia via Singapore before heading to Phuket, Thailand, then back to Singapore. Prize is convertible to P150, 000.00 cash but non-transferable.

Run BGC Ready, Set, Explore! is on November 25, Sunday at 4am. All categories start at 34th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig (near Mercato Centrale).

For online registration, visit www.runrio.com. Interested parties may also register in Riovana (Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan) or in Toby’s Sports (SM Mall of Asia and Trinoma). Last day of online registration is November 11, while in-store registration ends on November 18.

Visit www.bgc.com.ph or see flyers for more details.
Run BGC Ready, Set, Explore! is part of the weekend long celebration of BGC’s PassionFest happening from November 23 to 25.
Run BGC 2012 is made possible by major sponsors High Street South and Avida Land; and supported by Beyond Yoga, Milo, Nizoral, Sketchers, Soleus, Pinoy Fitness, Takbo.ph, The Bull Runner, Riovana, Toby’s Sports, Run Rio, Inc., Black Beauty, Del Monte Fit ‘n Right, and Unilab Revicon I-ON.

Bonifacio Global City, the best-favored metro venue for running, is expected to get flocked by 5,000 runners who will take up the challenges, fun and prizes of this year’s Run BGC races.

Disaster Preparedness

Press Release:

Preparedness Is Key with R.O.X.

R.O.X. holds disaster preparedness talk in its Fort branch

In light of the recent torrential rains which heavily hit Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Recreational Outdoor Exchange (R.O.X.), Asia’s largest outdoor superstore, held a Disaster Preparedness Talk last August 30, 2012 at its flagship store in Bonifacio High Street. R.O.X. brought onboard Coach Manny Batungbacal, MHW – CORE Search and Rescue leader, and Louie Domingo, Emergency First Response Instructor Trainer, as resource persons.

Aside from preparing for typhoons and floods, the lecture also included scenarios for other commonly occurring natural and man-made disasters namely earthquake and fires.

There may seem like a lot of things to remember when faced with any of these situations, but what the lecturers couldn’t emphasize enough on is how preparedness is key to anything. Everyone must always pay attention to the first official warning given by the local government and different government agencies.

It was also stressed in the talk that everyone must always have their own Survival Kit in their own home that would last for 3 Days.

With that, R.O.X. has launched its own Survival Kit, which has long been advocating the idea of personal survival. Included in this kit are: Coghlans emergency blanket, Coghlans whistle, Princeton Tec headlamp , Coghlans water purifier, Coghlans first aid kit, Coghlans candles, Coghlans spoon, fork and knife set, Stinger energy gels, multipurpose tool, Nalgene water bottle,  lighter, duct tape, and a water proof bag.

The R.O.X. Survival Talk also discussed basic family survival. Coach Manny and Louie also reminded everyone to always make sure that there are no hazards inside and near your home. There may not be a foolproof way to avoid these dangers, but it’s best to ensure it could not get worse by things you can address beforehand. In being prepared, you’re keeping your home and yourself safe. 

All these actions Coach Manny and Louie prescribed all require sound judgment from the talk’s participants. After all, each person can really only be responsible for his or her own safety.  

Mr. Louie Domingo shows whats inside his  container kit.

About R.O.X.

Recreational Outdoor eXchange (R.O.X.) is creating raves in the outdoor industry with its unique concerns on people and environment.

It is currently the largest outdoor sports and recreation superstore in Southeast Asia. It derives satisfaction in providing the tools of trade for the outdoor enthusiast, and subsequently provide outdoor experience to sustain consciousness of people on issues pertaining to environment.

What R.O.X. wants is to get everyone outside and experience first hand the outdoors, outlive every exhilarating moment and embrace the adventurer in each one!

Like us on Facebook: (R.O.X. Philippines)

E-mail us : rox.cs@primergrp.com

 About Primer Group of Companies

The Primer Group of Companies is a consortium mainly engaged in the retail and distribution of the world’s top consumer brands and products. We are also proud to have expanded our business portfolio in the area of industrial products and services through the production and distribution of chemical printing products, retail and maintenance of ACMV and HVAC units with after-sales services and creative graphic design and services. Most recently, the company also opened its first professional retail and merchandising academy.

The Primer Group’s network of companies is multiplying in a pace never achieved before. The company is now realizing its vision to become the LEADER in the global distribution and innovation of premium goods and services across the Asian region. After 25 years of continuous and steady growth, its retail authority has grown to over 80 premium brands, 100 free-standing concept stores and over 600 consignment doors in the Asian region. The company is set to reach greater heights through its numerous milestones and marketing commendations locally and abroad. 

Men'sHealth

The Toughest Men's Health Urbanathlon yet happens in October!

The Philippine edition of Men's Health, the largest men's lifestyle magazine, will hold it's annual Men's Health Urbanathlon & Festival event on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at SM Mall of Asia from 5;00am - 10:00am.  Celebrity host, Rovilson Fernandez, will be at the helm of the event.

On its 6th staging, the country's original obstacle laden race is expected to be significantly tougher, bigger and more intense this time around.  Designed to test the urbanathlete's fitness level, the event now has a 21k distance aside from the usual 5km and 10km categories.

The city-based, multidisciplinary race requires more than just perfect running form as this also tests the racer's  endurance to withstand a mix of 7 uniquely engineered obstacles that all increases in difficulty in each categories.  Such obstacles involve Monkey & Parallel bars, Steeple chase & modified tires, Containers vans, Wall climb, Vertical climb, Scaffolding maze and Military hurdles.

Registration:  (begins Aug 22 & ends Oct 8, 2012)

Registration Fee:  

• P750.00  - 5km
• P750.00 - 10km
• P850.00 - 21km

Ages 18 and below are required to have their parents’ permission before they can register. 

Registration Centers:

• 360° Fitness Club Makati & Ortigas
• Gold's Gym Alabang & Katipunan
• ROX BGC

At the event, each participant will be given a complete racing kit including their urbanathlon singlet, race bib, drink stub from Gatorade, food stub from Century Tuna.

Race finishers will get Finishers medal with Men's Health lanyard, Finishers certificate, Urbanathlete shirt and Unbantahlon drawstring bag.

This year's Men's Health Urbanathlon & Festival 2012 is made possible by Century Tuna and Gatorade.  Special thanks to major sponsors, Bo' athletics; Cataflam; Emperador Light; Havaianas; Suunto; Minor sponsors, Banana Boat and Schick and media partners, 99.5 RT and Magic 89.9.

For more information about the upcoming Men's Health Urbanathlon & Festival 2012, grab a copy of the July issue of Men's Health with actor Gerald Anderson on the cover.  Men's Health is available in newstands, bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.  For more of Men's health online become a fan on Facebook via Facebook.com/menshealthphilippines and follow them on Twitter via Twitter.com/menshealthph.

   Finishers' Shirt                                                                                             Finishers' Drawstring bag

                                             Lanyard            

                                                                                                        Finishers' Medal

Run for Healthy Filipina

Please join us in the first Kellogg’s Special K Run to raise awareness of Kellogg’s Special K health awareness campaign- through healthy lifestyle on August 5, 2012 @ McKinley Hill, Taguig City.

RACE BIB:

REGISTRATION FORM:

WATER STATIONS:

• There will be water station every 1.5 kilometer.
• Energy Drink Stations will be provided between water stations.
• Energy Gel/ Bar + Banana after 10Km.
• Stand-by Three (3) mobile water depot, in-charge of particular areas.

MEDIC PLAN:

• Every Water Station is also an Emergency Medic Station. There will be an ambulance and medic team every 1.5Km
• Roving Medic Specialist will be on biking going from point A to point B station.
• Coordination with local hospital (SLMC) will be vital for quick mobilization. 

ACTIVITY AREA

HYDRATION PARTNER:                                                       OFFICIAL TIMER:

MEDICAL PARTNER:

REGISTRATION PARTNER:

ORGANIZED By: