CAVINTI Adventure Marathon on November 30, 2013

WHAT: CAVINTI Road and Trail Adventure Marathon
WHEN: November 30, 2013 (Saturday), 4:30AM
WHERE: Cavinti Town Plaza, Cavinti, Laguna
RACE CATEGORIES: 42K, 21K, 12K, 6K
RACE ORGANIZER: Cavinti Sports and Tourism Council 

The first ever Cavinti Adventure Trail Marathon will be held on November 30, 2013 in the beautiful, centuries-old town of Cavinti, Laguna Province and starts at the Town Plaza, fronting the historic Our Lord Parish Church.

The town is hosting for the first time a trail run marathon with runners completing a scenic loop deep within forest trails and rough roads, woodlands, rivers, falls and a lake that will surely mesmerize runners completing their respective distances.

The course for the 42k runners will have moderate to steep rolling hills, several river crossings, one of which will lead to the Cavinti underground river. Mild to cool temperatures, expansive views of surrounding mountains, rolling hills, moderate elevation gains, a beautiful lake and wildflower meadows will be some of the highlights of this race.

The start will be at the Cavinti Town Plaza where the town mayor and the townsfolk of Cavinti will be on hand to send-off the runners in their adventure run while the finish will end at the Bumbungan Eco Park Falls where runners will be treated with a sumptuous lunch after they cross the finish line.

The organizers will just be setting up conveniently placed refilling stations in different points of the route. No cups will be provided to ensure an environmentally friendly race.

Runners are encouraged to bring their own hydration bottles, hydration back-packs, hydration belts or any hydration gear.

Cut Off Times will be:
- 42km: 10 hours
- 21Km: 5 hours
- 12km: 3 hours
- 6km: 1.5 hours

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Registration Fee:
- 6k: P300.00
- 12k: P 500.00
- 21k: P 800.00
- 42k: P 1,200.00

Inclusive of Singlet, Finishers Shirt/Medals (42k and 21k), race bibs, packed lunch and guidelines.

CAVINTI Adventure Trail Marathon 2013 Singlet Design

CAVINTI Adventure Trail Marathon 2013 Race Bibs

CAVINTI Adventure Trail Marathon 2013 21k Finisher Shirt Design

CAVINTI Adventure Trail Marathon 2013 42k Finisher Shirt Design

REGISTRATION PROMO:
There will be a 10+1 PROMO for groups of ten (10) Runners who will register together. For every group of 10 runners, One (1) Race packet will be given for FREE for a distance not exceeding the longest distance a member has registered in. Ex. If a group registers for 5x12k and 5x21k, 1 Free race kit for 12k or 21k shall be given.

Promo will last up to November 16,2013/Saturday only! So register now!

Filinvest City Endurance Weekend on September 14-15, 2013

Filinvest City wants to make a mark in the running and biking community by contributing a memorable and very challenging event. Instead of the usual mechanics, they're testing the limits of both seasoned athletes and beginners looking for a new adventure.

12 hr Trail Run: The course will run through the hills, trails and paved roads of Filinvest City.
When: September 14 (Saturday), 6am to 6pm
Expected number of racers: 300-500 pax
Categories:
Men
- 16-19 years old
- 20-29 years old
- 30-39 years old
- 40-49 years old
- 50 years old and above
Women
- 16-19 years old
- 20-29 years old
- 30-39 years old
- 40-49 years old
- 50 years old and above

12 hr MTB Race
When: September 15 (Sunday), 6am to 6pm
Expected number of racers: max of 300
Categories:
All-Men Category - Each team will have three (all men) racers (for amateur and novice racers only)
Mixed Category - Each team will have three (men and women) racers (for amateur and novice racers only)
Solo - Individual category, MEN ONLY (open for professional, amateur and novice racers)
- 16-19 years old
- 20-29 years old
- 30-39 years old
- 40-49 years old
- 50 years old and above
* A team shall consist of three racers; for the mixed category, at least one member should be female

Registration Fees: 

Registration Fee Inclusion:
- Race packets (Bib number, pins, bike number, bike and helmet sticker)
- Race shirt
- Finisher’s medal
- Hydration
- 1 Meal (Lunch)

Registration Sites:
The Starting Line Multisport Store
402B Autocluster Bldg. A, Westgate Center, Filinvest City Muntinlupa
Tel No: 828-7679

Cycling Zone
Shell Pacific Gas Station, Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa
809-6763

Velocipede Bike Shop
Unit B, Royale Place Arcade (Beside Ever Gotesco Commonwealth)
Tel No: 351-8488

Bike King
Bonifacio High Street ,
Tel. No: 856-3362

Secondwind Running Stores
88 Malingap Street, Teachers Village QC;
Tel No: 238-4005

Unit 3A, Ortigas Home Depot, Julia Vargas, Pasig City
Tel No: 914-0283

Unit GS 107 G-Strip Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan
Tel No: 945-7850

Awards and Prizes:
Run
- Top 3 in Overall Men and Women shall be awarded with cash prizes and medals;
- Top 3 per age group shall be awarded with receive medals

Bike
- Top 3 in All-Men, Mixed, and Overall Solo categories shall be awarded with cash prizes and medals;
- Top 3 per age group in Solo category shall be awarded with receive medals

ENDURANCE WEEKEND 12 HOURS RUN GENERAL RULES

1. Run as many laps as you WANT in 12-Hours. Last lap to be completed by 12-HRs. the runner with the most number of laps in a 12 hour period will win the race.
2. 1 lap is 3.2km
3. Minimum laps requirement for each racer to be considered a finisher is 12 laps.
4. PARADE LAP: thins the runners out before you enter the course.
5. Racers can stop any time they want but they have to notify the timer if they wish to take an extended break or withdraw from the race.
6. Hydration is REQUIRED on the Course at ALL times. Each runner must carry all their own food, fluids and other supplies needed for use between aid stations
7. There will be one aid station at the activity area and 1 water refilling station at the 1.5km mark in the course.
8. Runners may not accept aid from their support crew or any other source while on the course and in between aid stations and designated support locations, except in case of a medical emergency.
9. Runners must wear their official race number on the front of their singlet, where it must be visible at all times. Timing chip must be worn on the ankle.
10. Absolutely no littering

ENDURANCE WEEKEND 12 HOURS MTB RACE GENERAL RULES

1. 12 hour teams and 12 hour solos ride from 6am - 6pm
2. One lap of the main course is a loop of about 3.5 km.
3. PARADE LAP: thins the riders out before they enter the course.
4. Minimum lap Requirement:  Team members: 10 laps each  Solo riders: 15 laps
5. Only one rider from each team goes round the course at any one time
6. Team's decide what order their team members ride in and how many laps each team member riders – all members of the team must ride at least one lap
7. Each team member gets their own race number (if you change bikes during the race it is up to you to move your race number to your new bike)
8. Each team gets a team “Reusable Timing tag” that must be worn on the rider‟s ankle. Each team member will have their own timing tag the must be put on their bike‟s seat post.
9. It's highly recommended that each team or solo rider bring their own support crew.
10. Riders in each team „change' over at their transition site where they change timing tag that is worn by the rider during their whole lap.
11. The rider on the course is timed when they have completed their lap
12. The idea is to complete as many laps as possible in the 12 hours, the teams in each category who do the most laps WIN!!
13. Teams and solo riders finishing a lap before 12 noon may still start another lap, as long as they start before 24:00:00 on the official race clock. This lap will count with respect to time and laps completed.
14. The time and number of laps completed by each team or solo will determine their finishing order.
15. In case of a tie in laps, the team or solo rider who finishes their last lap first will beat those who finish behind them (Team that has completed 28 laps with a finish time of 12:31pm would beat a team that completed 28 laps, finishing at 12:47pm. And of course, a team that completed 29 laps, finishing at 12:50pm would beat them both.)
16. Scratching a Rider: In the event that a team loses one of its teammates due to illness, injury or exhaustion, that team may elect to “scratch” that rider from the team and continue with the race. However, the team will be listed as DNF. Also, if a team member did not meet his or her lap requirements, then that team is also listed as DNF

Riding Rules: 
- HELMET (compulsory item) All riders must wear a cycle helmet while competing, warming up or if just riding around the venue area.
- YOUR BIKE – for your own safety and enjoyment and that of other competitors, please have your bike serviced pre race so it is in race ready condition. Any 26” or 29” bikes with Minimum tire width of 1.75 will be allowed in the race. Tires must be knobby, no slick s or semi-slick tires allowed.
- ON THE DAY BIKE REPAIRS / SPARE PARTS ETC – there may be a limited service centre for on the day bike repairs. It's best if you bring your own spares or bike mechanic.
- FIRST AID – On site.
- BIKE BREAKDOWNS If a rider has a mechanical problem, they must complete the lap they are on and make it back to the transition point (yes this means by foot if necessary pushing or carrying your bike).

*** Press Release ***

FILINVEST ENDURANCE WEEKEND 2013

A RACE THROUGH PICTURESQUE SIGHTS 

Whether running on foot or wheezing by through a mountain bike, the racer, once in a competition, seems to be oblivious to the surrounding sights. But participants to “Filinvest City Endurance Weekend 2013” will be hard pressed not to take stock of the view enveloping the course of this one-of-a-kind run. 

On September 14 and 15, 2013, running and racing enthusiasts, both men and women, will be treated to one of the most picturesque race courses within the metro as they go through Filinvest City‟s varied terrain. Participants may compete in several age groups as well a mixed category in the mountain bike race. The registration fee includes a race packet (consisting of a bib number, pins, bike number, bike and helmet sticker), race shirt, finisher‟s medal, hydration, and lunch.

Filinvest City‟s well-planned environment presents a variety of relaxing sights. There are grassy hills with tended foliage that serves as parks and pocket hubs of greenery. The course will also take them to hiking trails and promenades lined with trees of mostly Philippine hardwood, and avenues lined with stately palms and shady trees. 

“By staging the "Filinvest City Endurance Weekend 2013" we believe we are encouraging more people to go out and give the body some form of physical activity—which is a healthy way to de-stress, In the process, we hope we are fostering a more respectful regard for nature” says Filinvest City's project head, Mr. Don Ubaldo.

Filinvest City is a prime development of Filinvest, a leader in property development for over fifty years. Guided by the Gotianun family’s tradition of integrity, quality and service, it forges ahead with renewed dynamism. Filinvest is committed to making the Filipino dream. For more information on Filinvest City events, call 846-0278. 

Meeting Trail Legend Iker Karrera, Salomon Ambassador

Last April 18, I was one of the fortunate bloggers who got invited to the meet and greet session with Iker Karrera at ROX. He is very well-known in the trail running community, with a list of credentials from way back 2005. His latest addition to his trail run wins is the recent TNF100 held in Baguio, where he bagged 1st place. Iker was accompanied by Edu Martinell, who also served as Iker's translator (Iker is Spanish-speaking by the way).

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Iker Karrera

Age:
37 years

Residence:
Tolosa, Basque County, Spain

Occupation:
Rural Development Technician

Favorite Trail:
Anywhere in Aralar or in the Pyrenees (which is near my home)

Dream Trail Run or Race:
There are many, more than I could ever run (within the duration) of my life. The world is full of beautiful mountains and I would like to run at all!

How can you describe your ordinary training week?
It depends on the season of the year. In Winter, I run less. I do other activities like Nordic skiing and biking. More or less I try to train 6 days a week. Sometimes, I have active rest days--not too many hours a day. During weekends, I run or ski from 8 to 10 hours.
Spring and Summer seasons have better weather. There is no snow in the Pyrenees! This marks the start of the racing season. The workouts are much longer, more intense. Active rest days are still present. On weekends, training volume increases. But this depends on my work, after i have organized my week.

What are your goals for 2012?
To run better and have less physical injuries (Not that i have many injuries but,....). Also to enjoy running more. The results come if I´m training well and if i am enjoying the mountains. 

Iker Karrera's Trail Running Achievements

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From L-R: CJ aka Runadoboking, Edu Martinell, Rolly aka Speedytitan, Iker Karrera, Noel aka Deemen

During the Q&A portion, one of the participants raised a very interesting question: "What top advices can you give to runners who would like to start trail running?" This particularly aroused my interest, having not tried trail running yet. Here are Iker's responses:
- Enjoy outdoors, if you don't, then trail running is not for you.
- Consult experienced trail runners.
- Start with short distances, and increase distance as you begin to feel comfortable with the trails.
- Use stairs instead of elevators.
- When going to the gym, do a lot of lunges, squats and core workouts.

Iker was also able to showcase the different Salomon trail gear - from running tops to compression shorts to calf sleeves, and of course the different Salomon trail shoes, with special focus on the latest model XR Mission.

Salomon XR Mission

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PRESS RELEASE - XR MISSION

Salomon, the innovative outdoor brand, Introduces XR Mission, all terrain trail running shoes with specific men’s and women’s designs and constructions. XR Mission is for runners who train regularly and vary their workouts.

Light, flexible, unbelievably comfortable, the XR Mission  is the newest member of Salomon’s award-winning XR family  of door  to trail running shoes. “The XR Mission is a trail running shoe for people who want to take their training seriously and want lightweight and flexibility,” explains Jeff Dill, Salomon’s Product Line Manager for Trail Running Footwear.

The XR Mission is not simply a slimmed-down version of the very  popular (but  higher mileage) XR Crossmax. New from the ground up, XR Mission is light and  responsive with a women’s specific version. The heart of the shoe is the OS muscle and tendon, Salomon’s patented cushioning midsole and energy returning tendon system. It cushions shocks while improving heel to toe transition, making the shoe simply easier to run in.  With a Contagrip™ outsole, XR Mission naturally adapts to variances in terrain, aproviding great grip and rebound on any surface.

XR Mission  has  a host of comfort features that specifically address the most critical issues runners typically contend with. Sensiflex™  is a soft mesh  fabric,  coated with flexible  TPU and  placed on the metatarsal area of the foot. This provides great foot support in the forefoot, but  reduces bunions that occur in about 30% of runners. Add internal Sensifit and Quicklace, and the Mission  adapts comfortably to almost any foot.

XR is also specifically tailored to the morphology and motion of men and women, respectively. XR Mission Women is the first shoe built with Women’s Specific Ride. In addition to  a specific last shape, asymmetrical fit that wraps medially to support a higher arch  and  taller instep, common among women, and  thicker foam around the heel,  XR Mission Women has more and deeper flex grooves to accommodate a lighter average weight and  more  rigid foot, also common in women. “Developing the XR Mission was very much two different projects,” explains Dill. “Although they look similar, it was critical throughout the process to define specific fit and performance characteristics for each gender. We have given women a shoe that is designed for them in every way.”

The Primer Group of Companies, Asia’s next retail giant, is the exclusive distributor of Salomon in the Philippines.

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* Photo with Iker courtesy of Roland Pangilinan