This is the route last Sunday February 10, 2013, when we were planning to go to Dahilayan but failed. The elevation and the distance was just to much for me, since i just got back from biking last month. This was supposed to be a 120 kilometer plus bike ride, instead i opt to take the 79 kilometer. I still need to condition my body before a could go back to that place since last year.
COC-Phinma Alumni Fun Run
Cagayan de Oro College (COC) PHINMA education Network and Circle Production is hosting a fun run this coming February 24, 2013 at COC-Phinma Carmen Campus Registration is still going on at: COC Phinma Office, Print Multisport Store at Corrales Str., and La Cabana Spa At C.M recto Avenue.
All Proceed to this event will go to the Alumni Scholarship Funds..
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Camelbak made in the Philippine
Taken from the word "Camel" which means in Hebrew verb root meaning to bear or carry is known to most people as the animal of the desert. The distinctive features of this animal is the "humps". Hump, the bulge found on it's back was once believed to store water but it is actually a fat deposit.
The fatty deposit or the hump minimizes the insulating effect of fat helping camels survive in hot climate. when the fat is metabolized it yields more than one gram of water for every gram of fat processed. well what do you know the hump actually produce water too. Enough with the facts, what i am really trying to say is about camelbak hydration packs, known for as one of the best in the world. Camelbak is the supplier of hydration packs, protective gear, and other products to the U.S. Military and law enforcement agencies around the world. The quality of their product is unquestionable. The best part is, it's MADE IN THE PHILIPPINES!
My brother who has a camelbak lets me barrow it every time a go biking and it really is a good hydration pack. The pack actually hold 1.5 to 3 liters of water in one go. Water during a long bike ride was one of my problem before so i was thankful that a get to borrow one from my brother.
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Three ways i Run
There are three ways to run. First is the Rear-foot Strike more commonly known as heel strike. Many people don't know this but most of the people who are new in running actually run on heel strike. Why people do this is because people are soo accustom running with their shoes that they don't feel the full impact of their heel landing on the ground. This is usually one of the major causes of leg injury. Imagine all your body weight hit that heel without any shoes eventually something has to give in. The other disadvantage of this type of running is when you move forward, your heel striking the ground produce a braking effect reducing speed and momentum.
Second is Mid-foot strike, landing at the middle of your foot when it hits the ground that is a midfoot strike. It is better to land midfoot than to land on heel strike. This technique is best when you try to slow down from a fast pace of running. Midfoot strike known for runner as a resting period in running. When you’re out of breath and need rest while still moving forward then midfood is the way to run.
Forefoot strike is by-far the best way to run. Forefoot would be the result of running barefoot. Running forefoot increase your speed, reduce foot injury and use less energy. This is the most efficient way to run in long distance. By leaning slightly forward forefoot uses gravity to accelerate and momentum to maintain speed.
Overall heel strike is for walking, midfoot is for slowing down, forefoot is for acceleration.
Carbo-loading for Fun Run
What is Carbo-loading?
If you research it in Google, Wikipedia will tell you that it is a strategy used by endurance athletes. Carbo actually means Carbohydrate food. This would be fruits, sweets, soft drinks, breads, pastas, beans, potato, bran, rice and cereal. Loading means you have to eat plenty of Carbohydrates because this is a source of energy in all living organisms. This means that Carbohydrate is our very own fuel for running or any physical activity.
When we run a full marathon which is 42.195 kilometers our body burn both glycogen and fat. Glycogen is the carbohydrates stored in our muscles. We first consume the glycogen since this is the most available energy that our body consumes. But latter on when we became fatigue in long run our body will use up all its stored glycogen in our muscle this means we have hit “the wall”. When this happens our body has to slow down as it converts fat into energy, another available energy use by our body. Fat is only use by our body as a backup, that is why we have to store more and more glycogen as possible.
How do we store more glycogen in our body?
Your body can’t fill your muscles with glycogen from just one meal. Event organizers in Cagayan de Oro usually have a carbo-loading session the night before the race but we have to be careful not to eat too much at one point in time. Carbo-loading should be done 3 to 2 days prior to a race as suggested by professional runner. Let the glycogen accumulate in your muscle for 3 to 2 days since you will be running fewer kilometers during training.
At the start of the race day expect that you will gain a few pounds on your weight. Usually you will gain about 4 pounds or even more.
Runners best Apps for Android and iOS
I have been using this apps since i got my android Samsung Galaxy Y and the best part is, it's FREE. It can track your activity and gives you the data you really need when training, just like any other GARMIN GPS watch available in the market. Once activated it will give you speed, pace, and a map of your route. There is also a hearth monitor available but you have to order it online from their website. For more information on this apps please watch the video above.
Coconut water better Sport drink than Gatorade?
Health conscious people are now choosing to drink coconut water than any other sport drink available in the market. What makes coconut water better than any other sport drink? Well coconut water contains low calories, it has two times higher potassium than Banana and it actually is fat and cholesterol free. People in the Running community actually say that this is evidently better than any sport drink available in the market plus as an added bonus it’s all natural.
Compared to typical sport drinks, coconut water has fewer calories, less sodium, but higher amount of potassium and it has less sugar than sport drink. Pepsi and Coca Cola already have their own brand for coconut water. They are hoping to capture P1 billion of the estimated P1.2 billion coco water market potential.
Pepsi has Tropicana Coco Quench which was unveiled last September 28, 2012. Their product will be available in 330 ml and one liter tetra-pak. Which will retail for P30 and P80, respectively.
Coca-Cola Co. in the other hand has plans to exercise its option in acquiring a majority stake in Zico, the No. 2 coco-water brand in the U.S. by sales.
As for me, Coconut in the near future is going to be a good business here in Cagayan de Oro, with its increasing health conscious sport drinker population. Local brand in the Philippines will eventually pop up and coco farmers will soon be a happy farmer.
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PhilHealth-DOH Nationwide Fun Run 2013
Drawing inspiration from the two highly successful running events organized by its regional centers in Mindanao, the PhilHealth Run 2013: Nationwide Run for Mother and Child Protection promises to be a memorable sporting event as it aims to engage near 100,000 professional and amateur runners from different parts of the country – all running simultaneously with one aim in mind: Universal Health Care in the Philippines.
Runners will converge in 18 major cities that include: Manila, Baguio, Dagupan, Tuguegarao, Clark, Malolos, Sta. Rosa, Batangas, Legazpi, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban, Zamboanga, Iligan, Davao, Koronadal, Butuan, and Marawi.
Through this momentous event, PhilHealth aims to rally the entire nation as it helps stage a push towards bringing universal health care a reality. With universal coverage, every Filipino, regardless of status, is given the financial access and support to quality health care and services.
Ground Flr Trinidad Building,
Yacapin-Corrales Sts., Bgry. 29,
Cagayan de Oro City
"Race Result Click me"
Contact Details: For inquiries, please contact
Ian Alfredo T. Magno at
(08822) 711206 local 6258
Registration
PhilHealth local health insurance officesIan Alfredo T. Magno at
(08822) 711206 local 6258
Registration
Ground Flr Trinidad Building,
Yacapin-Corrales Sts., Bgry. 29,
Cagayan de Oro City
"Race Result Click me"
Red Cross Volunteer Fun Run
for more info please contact this # +639152228655
Amway Fun Run 2013 (1K@Amway)
Interested runners can register on online or they can visit the office on Saturday at 3:30am in the morning.
