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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Alaska IronKids Video Highlights



Open to children 6 to 14 years old, Alaska IronKids Philippines is the local junior version of the international triathlon series, Ironman. Triathlon is a race that features three sporting events: running, swimming and biking. The competition is open to kids who are new to the sport and those who have already joined other triathlon events.

Alaska Ironkids aims to promote a well-balanced lifestyle for kids of today, who are used to staying indoors with TV, videogame console and the Internet as companions. Ironkids is also the perfect venue for families to bond and for parents to demonstrate in “real-time” that being HEALTHY can also be fun.

After a successful first year, Alaska IronKids is back to help kids develop the values of discipline, hard work, integrity and determination through a series of races. It has six races lined up for 2013 — two run races, two aquathlons and two triathlons.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Ironman 70.3 Philippines 2013 Highlights

Ironman 70.3 Philippines 2013 Medal (photo courtesy of Pinoyfitness)
IRONMAN 70.3 FACTS:
- IronMan 70.3 Philippines is now on its fifth year. This is a world-class triathlon event held in Mactan, Cebu last Aug 4, 2013. 2,150 participants have registered from 35 countries across 6 continents (with 638 more individuals on waitlist). The slots were sold out in 4 days!
- IronMan 70.3 is composed of 1.9K swim, 90K bike and 21K run with individual and relay categories.
- The much anticipated triathlon event is a qualifier for the renowned IronMan World Championships in Las Vegas.
- Medals were designed and made by world-renowned Cebuano furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue. This is the 2nd time he has created a masterpiece for every finisher and winner of the IronMan 70.3.
- Alaska is one of the sponsors of Cobra Ironman 70.3.

Video highlights: