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Do Runners Run and Cyclists Ride Faster on Special Foods or Drinks?

by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

Exercisers spend more than 7.5 billion dollars a year on sports drinks and sports foods because they think that they will help them exercise, train and compete better, faster and longer.

Yet, this month, studies show that runners taking raisins ran as fast and as long as those who took a commercial candy called Sports Chews (Journal of Sports Sciences, June 2012;9(1):27), and that cyclists rode 24 miles just as fast when they ate bananas and drank water as when they took a commercial sugared sports drink (PLOS ONE, May 17, 2012).

Here are my recommendations for taking food and drink during intense exercise or competition:

LASTING LESS THAN AN HOUR: fit athletes do not need to take any food or drink, except they may need water in warm weather.

LASTING MORE THAN AN HOUR: Take sugared drinks just before you begin and frequently during intense exercise.

LASTING MORE THAN THREE HOURS: Take sugared drinks before you begin and frequently during intense exercise. Eat the food of your choice (fruit or sugar- added foods such as whole grain bars, etc.), plus a source of salt. We use potato chips or peanuts. You cannot get enough salt in a drink because it would taste awful.

LASTING MORE THAN FIVE HOURS: You need water, sugar, salt, and protein. Up to ten percent of the energy to power your muscles during exercise is supplied by protein stored in muscles.

However, you do not lose enough muscle to harm performance during exercise until you have been exercising for more than five or six hours, so you do not need to take a protein food to improve performance during exercise until you have been exercising for about five hours. Protein sources include whole grain bars, nuts, meat, fish, chicken, or dairy products.

I eat whole grain bars that contain a lot of sugar and some protein just before, and sometimes during, all races lasting more than an hour.

WHY YOU NEED SUGAR DURING INTENSE OR PROLONGED EXERCISE?

How fast you can move is limited by the time it takes to bring oxygen into muscles. Since sugar requires less oxygen than fat or protein, you move faster when muscles use sugar for energy.

You have an almost infinite amount of fat for your muscles to burn for energy, but a very limited amount of sugar stored in your muscles and liver. Top athletes start to run low on sugar after an hour of intense exercise. You may start to run out of sugar before then. The only signal you will get when you start to run out of sugar is that you will slow down and have to work harder to go slower because burning mostly fat for energy will increase your oxygen requirements. Also, your muscles may start to hurt, and you may start to feel very tired.

WHY YOU NEED SALT

Even on the coldest days, you sweat when you exercise and as you keep on exercising, you will eventually run low on salt. The first sign may be slowing down as lack of salt weakens muscles. You may also suffer muscle cramps.

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Adidas King of the Road (KOTR) 2012

Demonstrating the brand’s exceptional commitment to the sport, the first adidas KOTR Southeast Asia Championship, held last year, unified runners from all around the region. The event had participants from the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia all competing in a bid to be crowned as the adidas SEA 'King of the Road'. The Philippines was chosen as the first country to host the culminating activity of the Southeast Asian championship race in October 2011. Similar to last year’s KOTR, multi-color adidas singlets will display the vibrancy of running as a sport across the region.



What: Adidas King of the Road 2012

When: 30 September 2012 4:30AM, Sunday

Where: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig



Distance and Registration Fees:

  • 5K - Php 1,050.00 (All Nationality)

  • 10K - Php 1,050.00 (All Nationality)

  • *16.8K - Php 1,300.00 (International/Filipino)

*The top male and female winners from the 16.8km Closed (Filipino) category will be hailed as the Philippines’ "King and Queen" of the Road and will qualify for an all-expense paid trip to Singapore on October 28 to compete in the adidas KOTR Southeast Asia Championship.



Registration Centers:

  1. Register online (25 July - 15 Sep) at:

  2. Or visit any of the 5 KOTR registration sites (25 July - 23 Sep, 12:00nn-8:00PM) at:

    • Adidas Outlets - Megamall, Rockwell, SM Mall of Asia, Trinoma, Greenbelt

Singlet Design:



Route Map:




5K Route Map



10K Route Map



16.8K Route Map


For news and updates on KOTR, visit the adidas Philippines Facebook fanpage, you may also check out the 12-week race training plan prepared by adidas to help you perform better.
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Run for Light - Inspired by a Blind Runner


Saturday morning, it was raining since a few days ago and this bed-weather almost made me hibernate at my Saturday race schedule. I alarmed one and half hour prior but ended waking-up with only 45-minutes left before the 10K gun-time so in just less than 15-minutes, I was all geared-up and headed to BGC without taking a bath (yeah, pardon me!).

I arrived at the venue in Minds Museum just a few minutes before 5:30AM, and luckily, the gun-start was re-scheduled to 5:40AM where Ka-Nonoy and Ka-Totoy (they're not related to each other) also arrived to participate on this fund-raising run for Stiftung Solarenergie's beneficiaries.

The event was gathered by no less than 300 runners but at the same time, it was also attended by some Celebrities like Mr. Kim Atienza and Mr. Gilbert Remulla (whom I didn't recognized at first). There were also some students who participated for the event, and I guess, if the rain didn't come, it would've been well-attended.

Just a minute before the gun-start, the rain started to pour, and as we were sent-off, it showered heavily on us (now I'm taking a bath) and sometimes the wind would also blow right in-front of us, creating heavy resistance coupled with our gears getting heavy with the water. As we push heavily, I saw two members of Team R.O.X - the blind runner Aga and Gado - Aga's ever-supportive runner-guide. I first saw them during the HyperSports Get Fit run and I knew they are such a strong, fast, and one of the best running partners.

Gado and Aga (Team ROX)
Since the main guest of the event was absent (the sun's solar energy) and TD "Ferdie" was on the loose, I thought I would be able to maintain a race pace throughout the 10KM distance so I followed Gado and Aga's pace, to observe how they run, hydrate, and how do they do their tag-team racing. I was trailing behind them until about more than 8 kilometers and all I could say is that "they're both magnificent and amazing"!

If you don't know that Aga is a blind runner, you wouldn't even notice his disability. He is fast, full of stamina and perseverance! There were times that I would hear Gado asking Aga if he want to hydrate or take it slow but Aga would just reply that he is still okay, and thus they go on without taking walk breaks. Such a great man, a blind runner running for a cause, running for light not for his own, but for other people. I got inspired with their determination that I was also challenged not to take walk breaks until they do so (dakilang buntot)!

My attention went away at the remaining 2 to 3 kilometers from the finish line when I noticed that Kuya Nonoy was already far from me and still going strong, he looks light while running barefoot. I wondered how does the wet asphalt and concrete felt on each strides of his feet. I was thinking that it could have a massaging and cooling effect that I almost wanted to take off my shoes already and let my feet also feel the ground.

Getting near the finish line, I tried to speed up more and keep up with Kuya Nonoy. My chest was already heavy and I'm puffing hard but thanks for the sun's absence that I was still able to push and push myself more. Just a few meters to the finish line, I got close to Kuya Nonoy and cheered him "Go Kuya Noy!" and as he heard my voice, he added more speed and unexpectedly, we both sprinted and gave our all for a chase towards the finish line.

Kuya Nonoy got his PR and I also got my new 10K sub-50 surpassing my previous sub-50s two years ago now ranking 2nd as my best 10K PR (I still can't beat my first best)!

On the other hand, I've noticed that Kuya Kim was also that fast as well and on my approximation, he might have also finished below 50-minutes and Gilbert Remulla might have crossed the finish line within 50 to 55 minutes.

Photo courtesy of RJ Knight Runner
During the awarding, the top 10 runners from each category were picked. Unfortunately, some of the runners who got in were no longer present to claim their medal. Perhaps they didn't know that there will be an award for the top 10 finishers. On the 10K, Mark Hernz of Team PPB got called-in as the 6th place finisher. Other awards were biggest delegation were Shell got the place and they were given an option to choose their own beneficiary for Solar-powered lanterns.

Kuya Totoy with Team ROX (Mariel, Gado, Aga)
with Kuya Nonoy, Mr. Gilbert Remulla, and Mark Hernz
with Mr. Matanglawin - Kuya Kim  (Bib#s: 1198 and 1189)
Nathan Products showcased by ROX
Philippines' 3rd solar-powered racer - Sikat II
Solar panels, the smallest retails for Php 2,500 and the larger one is Php 15,000
Both can give out energy for approx. 20 years. It would be really
wonderful to have a house all-powered up with Solar energy.
Race Profile:
Distance: 10 km.
Official Time: 00:47:43

Race Info:
When: July 21, 2012.
Where: 3rd Ave., BGC, Taguig
Event: Stiftung Solarenergie Philippines' Run for Light

You may now check your official race results.
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Natures Trail Discovery Run - 2nd Leg

The mountain ranges composing the watersheds of Tanay, Rizal are at a critical level with its natural water resources dwindling at faster rate due to destruction of its forests, rivers and water springs which usually oozing with water all-year run but are now becoming drier in the summer months, a clear sign that if the destruction of the forests continue we may no longer have the watersheds but just dry parched mountains. Wealth of the forest must benefit the upland communities not waste them.



Nature’s Trail Discovery Run 2nL will bring runners to new adventures of trail running as well as promoting environmental awareness the reforestation of the watersheds of Tanay, Rizal and the development of upland communities through the mountain sports tourism promotion. It is a 3-leg series of Trail Run race. The first Leg was held last May 27. The series will run in different trail routes at the foot and top of hills and mountains, running through small trails, dirt roads, rivers, and inside the forested areas for complete trail experience. It shall serve as qualifying races for the annual “Love A Tree” which will have its next run on February 2013.



What: Natures Trail Discovery Run - 2nd Leg

When: 1-2 September 2012 4:30AM, (Sat-Sun)

Where: Tanay Adventure Camp, Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay Rizal



Distance and Registration Fees:

  1. Special Races - Sprints

    • 2K Uphill Sprint Challenge - Php 350.00

    • 2K Downhill Sprint Challenge - Php 350.00

    • 5K Uphill/Downhill Short Distance - Php 500.00

  2. Main Race Categories

    • 10K (exclusive to Filipino Nationality) - Php 750.00

    • 21K (open to all Nationalities) - Php 950.00

Registration Centers (until August 25, 2012):

  1. *Online Registration at the following websites:

  2. *On-Call registration at telephone numbers 532-1645 or 571-0524

  3. Registration Partners:

    • R.O.X. (Jul. 16 - Aug. 25) - Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig

    • Chris Sports (Jul. 25 - Aug. 25) - SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, Market! Market!

    • A Runners Circle (Jul. 25 - Aug. 25) - Manila

*Last payment date: August 16, 2012. Race Kit will be delivered within Metro-Manila or pick up at Pimco Sporting Events Office in Mandaluyong.



Race kit includes: race bib, official Runner's guide, race map, official letter of Membership to PTRA, printed registration form with waiver.



Closing date is subject to the filling up of the maximum runners therefore the race may close earlier than August 25 once the maximum registration is filled up by participants.



Finisher's Shirt:



Finisher's Medal:



Travel Guide:

Those taking their cars or have their own transportation coming from anywhere in Metro-Manila must take the Marcos Highway in Marikina / Cainta straight ahead and passing through Cogeo and Boso-boso in Antipolo, not leaving the Marcos Highway the landmark is the Palo Alto and Garden Cottage. From Garden Cottage it will be just about 12 kilometers to the Tanay Adventure Camp the main venue. Turn left at an asphalt road just in front of Pranjetto and follow from the highway its about 500 meters.





Awards and Prizes:

Cash Prize for the 1st to 3rd place winners of both categories for each male and female winners. Pimco pays the cash prize in the form of check “Pay to Cash” during the awarding ceremony at the site which can be withdrawn or deposit on the date printed on the check. Cash Prize is given in “PAY TO CASH CHECK” which the winners can cash on the date printed on the check. This is important in case a challenge or complaint against the winning runner is lodge with the organizer for breach or violations of the Rules and Regulations.



Cash Prizes #1, #2, and #3 given below for the 21km are applicable generally to both male and female runners in the 2nL.



Whether the foreign runner is world class or elite class of runner, the organizer does not distinguished. The runners both Filipinos and foreign, slow or fast, elite or beginners are bunched together as a whole competing with each other without any distinction. Since we don’t distinguish or pre-qualify foreign runners and Filipino runers, we have different levels of awards and prizes for both the foreign runners and Filipino runners considering the majority of Filipino runners are still beginners and lacking in capability to give strong competition against the unknown foreign runners. Thus to equalize the possibility that there are foreign runners entering the race way way above the class of both Foreign and Filipino runners, we adopted rules on Awards and Prizes that make it available to the 99% Filipino runners comprising the race event in the 2nL to take part in the cash prizes and awards.

  1. Prize #1 Applies To Filipino Runners Only

    • 1st Prize - Php 10,000.00 + Trophy (Champion)

    • 2nd Prize - Php 5,000.00 + Medal (2nd Place)

    • 3rd Prize - Php 3,000.00 + Medal (3rd Place)

  2. Prize #2 Applies To Foreign Runners Only

    • 1st Prize - Php 5,000.00 + Trophy (Champion)

    • 2nd Prize - Php 3,000.00 + Medal (2nd Place)

    • 3rd Prize - Php 2,000.00 + Medal (3rd Place)

  3. Prize #2 Applies To Top 3 Filipino Finishers Over Filipino Runners

    • 1st Prize - Php 5,000.00 + Trophy (Champion)

    • 2nd Prize - Php 3,000.00 + Medal (2nd Place)

    • 3rd Prize - Php 2,000.00 + Medal (3rd Place)

Prize Applicability:

Prize #1 applies solely and exclusively to Filipino runners if and when:

a. There is no foreign runners registering, participating, or winning the 21km race event.



b. The Filipino runner wins overall coming in as Champion or 1st Place, in 2nd Place, or in 3rd Place, winning over both foreign and Filipino runners and participants.



Prize #2 applies solely and exclusively to Foreign runners in the 21km race event if and when:

a. The Foreign runner participant will win overall meaning over both Filipino and Foreign Runners in any position as Champion or 1st Place, 2nd Place, or 3rd Place the corresponding prizes given in Prize#2 applies.



b. The Foreign runner winning overall meaning over both Filipino and Foreign runners in any position as above gets the equivalent prize as above whether coming in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place at the finish line.



Prize #3 applies solely and exclusively to the top 3 Filipino Finishers over other Filipino runners in the 21km event if and when:

a. Foreign Runners win all the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes overall meaning winning over both Filipino and Foreign runners.



b. The Top 3 Filipino Runners come in first over other Filipino runners in the finish line after any other Foreign nationals in the field. The top 3 in order of their finishes



c. This shall not be applicable in the event that the Filipino runners come in as Champion or winning the 2nd Place or 3rd Place overall.



We recognized in 2nL the desire of many Filipino Runners in the 21km therefore to accommodate and give them the privilege of being honored too side by side with the foreign runners, we are giving awards and prizes to the Top 3 Filipino Finishers whether they will become champion, 2nd placer, 3rd placer or just finishing as top 3 among the Filipino runners.



Cash Prizes for the 10km (Applies To Both Male / Female)

10km Race Category Is Exclusive To Filipino Runners Only



1. 10K Awards and Prizes



10km is exclusive to Filipinos but Foreign runners wishing to run in the 10K for “fun only” and as guest runners may request to join and participate in the race subject to approval of organizer.



Guest runners – guest runners whether foreign or Filipino nationals in both the 21km and 10km will not be eligible for the cash prizes but may take home Finishers Medal and Finishers Shirt.

  • 1st Place - P5,000.00 + Medal

  • 2nd Place - P3,000.00 + Medal

  • 3rd Place - P2,000.00 + Medal

2. Sprint Challenge and Short Distance Races Prizes



Sprint Challenge (Uphill, Downhill) - is an open competition including foreign runners. No distinction, division, or nationality. It’s a free for all and anybody that is healthy and fit can join. It is individually timed and there will be just one prize given to the Champion only whatever is the gender of the Champion.



5km Mixed Short Distance – is an open competition except that it is exclusive to Filipino runners only and like a fun run. It is for the beginners in trail running who want to experience trail running. It’s an introduction race to Trail Running. No distinction as to the gender male and female compete with each other. It’s free-for-all and anybody that is healthy and fit can join. There will be just one champion

  • 2km Uphill Sprint Champion Winner - Php 2,500 + Medal

  • 2km Downhill Sprint Champion Winner - Php 2,500 + Medal

  • 5km Mixed Short Distance Champion Winner - Php 3,000 + Medal

Top 25 Finishers – will be based on the time registered in all of the 3 legs of the trilogy for both male and female runners will be given free entry to “Love A Tree Tanay Mixed-Marathon 2013” scheduled on February that year this include Foreign nationals who participated in Nature’s Trail Discovery Run series. The 2nd Love A Tree in 2013 promises to be bigger than the first.



Accommodation:

You may camp using your own tent or rented tent. You can also get bed space for the night at barracks available at Tanay Adventure Camp for as low as P200.00 per person.



Foreign nationals wanting to get assistance for the accommodation maybe booked by Pimco in any of the hotels and resorts near the venue.






Overview of camping tents at Tanay Adventure Camp



Overview of camping tents at Tanay Adventure Camp
Transportation (Optional):

Shuttle bus will be available. Those with cars and taking the shuttle are advised to leave their cars at home since the pick-up points are public places and no parking maybe available.



For campers:

Pick-up point and time:

Maysilo, Mandaluyong City Hall Circle - 3:00 PM



ETA at race and camp venue 1st September - 5:00 PM

ETD to Manila 2nd September - 1:30 PM



For non-campers:

Pick-up point and time:

Shell Makati, Edsa - 2:00 AM

Mandaluyong City Hall in Front of Shakey’s - 2:15 AM

Quezon Memorial Circle - 2:45 AM

Masinag, in front of Mercury Drug Store - 3:15 AM



ETA at Race Venue 2nd September - 4:15 AM

ETD to Manila 2nd September - 2:30 PM



PTRA Membership:

For its founding year, membership in PTRA has been sponsored by Pimco Sporting Events. Your participation in Nature’s Trail Discovery Run trilogy gives you free membership in PTRA for its foundation year. You are officially a member of the PTRA for 2012 and your PR and ranking will be officially recognized by PTRA as Trail Runner.



Download the full Runner's Guide for other information not posted here.
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5th Anvaya Cove TriAthlon

The Anvaya Cove Beach & Nature Club, a 1st class facility, opens its doors to the tri-community to host its annual multi-sport event. Participation will be limited, with TRAP ID Holders given priority.







What: 5th Anvaya Cove Triathlon

When: 20-21 October 2012

Where: Anvaya Cove Beach & Nature Club (ACBNC), Morong, Bataan



Categories and Registration Fees:


  • SuperTri Kids' Aquathlon - Php 1,000.00

  • Sprint - Php 2,700 (until Aug. 31) / Php 3,200 (Sep1-16) / Php 3,700 (Sep17-Oct8)

  • Sprint Relay - Php 6,500 (until Aug. 31) / Php 8,000 (Sep1-16) / Php 9,500 (Sep17-Oct8)

  • Family Relay


The fee will cover Guest Fees, cost of participation, insurance, post-race brunch, a Pasta Dinner (for Sprint participants), a race packet & a finisher's t-shirt.



50% off for ACNBC members; 20% for Senior Citizens & students not participating in the STK races. Only one discount will apply.



Registration Centers:

TRAP Head Office - Room 101, Building B, Philsports Complex (ULTRA), Pasig City Tel. #: +632-710-8259 or +632-399-6598; Fax: +632-809-2713;



Bike King - Bonifacio High Street (c/o Raul Cuevas and Che) Tel. #: +632-856-3362



Speedo Concept Stores - Ayala Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall, Podium, Glorietta 4 Makati, Bonifacio High Street, Mall of Asia



Allan Carrasco - afc_0412@yahoo.com Mobile phone: +63-921-995-4764



Fabie David, Registration & Secretariat Head - fabiedavid@yahoo.com Mobile phone: +63-915-639-4233



Participants may also pay through:

BPI (T. Carrasco, C/A No. 0081-0483-63)

PNB (TRAP, C/A No. 1002-3310-0013).



Then, fax entry form and deposit slip (clear &/or enlarged copy) with name to Fax #: 809-2713.



Race Schedule:

Saturday, November 5:

1:00 PM - Pick up of Race Packets

2:00 PM - Check-in for STK

2:30 PM - Briefing for STK

3:00 PM - Start of STK Races (youngest to eldest)

6:00 PM - Race Briefing for Sprint / Awarding of STK

6:30 PM - Pasta Dinner



Sunday, November 6:

5:30 AM - Check-in for Sprint

6:30 AM - Start of Race

8:00 AM - Brunch

10:00 AM - Award Ceremonies & Brunch



Awards and Prizes: All winners get medals. All finishers get t-shirts and post-race brunch.



Sprint

Top 3 Over-All, Male & Female

Top 3 Relay & Family Relay Teams

Top 3 of each Age group:

Male: 16~24, 25~29, 30~34, 35~39, 40~44, 45~49, 50~54, 55~59, 60 & above

Female: 16~24, 25~34, 35~44, 45 & above



SuperTriKids

Top 3, Male & Female: 8 & under, 9~10, 11~12, 13~15



Race Distances:










Category


Swim


Bike


Run


Sprint: 


1.2km (2loops)


32km (3 loops)


6km (3 loops)


Sprint/Family Relay: 


1.2km


32km


6km


8 and under: 


25m




200m

9-10: 


200m


2km


1km


11-12: 


300m


4km


2km


13-15: 


400m


8km


3km




Race Course Description:

Swim: Beach start, rectangular course



Bike: 3km hilly ride over paved road from the main Clubhouse area to the main gate. Go out the main gate & turn left towards Morong to a turnaround point over another 2km of cement road, a loop through hilly Mango Grove, & then back to main Clubhouse.



Run: From Transition onto smooth cart paths



Race Rules:


  • Body marking (race numbers) must appear on both upper arms and both legs.

  • Bikes must be racked at the designated spot of the bike rack in the transition area.

  • Bare torso biking or running is not allowed.

  • Vehicular traffic will be controlled but not closed.

  • Athletes must follow all traffic rules and watch out for his/her own road safety

  • DRAFTING IS NOT ALLOWED for all participants.

  • NO Overtaking on downhill portions of the bike

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Another Step Toward Curing Cancer

by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

Image from MiddleSchoolChemistry
This week a realistic cure for cancer was presented by Thomas Graeber of UCLA (Molecular Systems Biology, June 26, 2012). His team showed that depriving cancer cells of the sugar, glucose, kills them by causing the cancer cells to accumulate Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). As ROS accumulate in cells, they damage the large molecules in cells, such as DNA and RNA, and cause apoptosis, the programmable death of cells. This specifically kills cancer cells without harming normal cells.

WHY EXISTING TREATMENTS FOR CANCER ARE NOT EFFECTIVE?

Chemotherapy and radiation are not effective treatments for cancer because they kill all cells, not just cancer cells. You cannot get a high enough dose to kill all of the cancer cells without killing too many normal cells. A cure for cancer will come from developing a "magic bullet" that will kill cancer cells and spare normal ones.

Image Source: Mesothelioma

WHAT IS THE BREAKTHROUGH?

The researchers at UCLA showed that removing the sugar glucose, from cancer cells causes huge amounts of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) to accumulate in cancer cells. Certain chemicals called tyrosine phosphates prevent ROS from accumulating in cells. Blocking tyrosine phosphates stops cancer cells from being able to remove ROS and causes even higher levels of ROS to accumulate in these cells. These very high levels of ROS revive apoptosis in the cancer cells and the cancer cells die as normal cells do.

THEREFORE CANCER CAN BE CURED BY:
  1. DEPRIVING CANCER CELLS OF THE SUGAR, GLUCOSE, and
  2. INHIBITING TYROSINE PHOSPHATES FROM REMOVING ROS FROM CANCER CELLS.

The next step in curing cancer is to develop drugs that prevent glucose from entering cancer calls, and block tyrosine phosphates from removing ROS, so that ROS can kill the cancer cells. This treatment will provide the magic bullet that will kill cancer cells and spare normal ones. Scientists are getting very close to a cure for cancer. For more on this exciting research, see http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/G303.html

Hidden Fact: Studies show that the natural way to kill cancer cells is by drinking a sugar-free lemon juice added with baking soda. It was found that lemon (Citrus limonun Risso) is a miracle product to kill cancer cells and is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy.

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Powerade Run4Gold Helps Support Our Olympic Athletes


The 2012 Olympics at London is casting over 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees, and out of those, our Country only have 11 contingents for this Worldwide multi-sporting event. As show of support for our 11 Olympiads -- the smallest delegation in the Philippine's Olympic participation history since 1932, Powerade Philippines has made an innovative promo for our Olympic athletes called 'Run4Gold'.

People are encouraged to also signify their support simply by uploading videos of themselves running from the left to the right of the screen. For every video submitted, Powerade will donate Php 100.00 towards this worthwhile cause!

Complete details and Run4Gold Mechanics are as follows:
  1. Like Powerade ION 4 on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/powerade)
  2. Go to the Run4Gold Tab and you will be directed to the promo application
  3. To participate, simply upload a video on Youtube and show yourself running from left to right for 15 seconds.
  4. You can submit as many videos as you wish as long as each video you submit is unique.
  5. Write a message for the Philippine Olympic Team. Message should not be more than 160 characters.
  6. Powerade Philippines reserves the right to disapprove or delete offensive or obscene entries as well as those that do not follow the rules without prior notice such as:
    • Videos that are longer than 15 seconds
    • Videos with offensive or obscene visuals and messaging
    • Not complying with the theme and instructions of the contest
    • Users are not allowed to use parts and parcels of video clips, footages or images from copyrighted materials such as videos, movies, television shows, pictures, etc.
  7. All videos will be pre-screened just to make sure that no violation is made. You’ll be notified within 24 hours if your video is approved or disapproved. Once approved, it will be embedded directly to the application. If your video has been disapproved, you will have to upload another video.
  8. Powerade will notify you on Facebook once your video has been uploaded.
  9. For every video uploaded, we will donate Php 100.00 towards our goal of reaching one million pesos (Php 1M) for the first ever Filipino Olympic Gold Medalist.
  10. Powerade Philippines has the right to reproduce, exhibit, publish, or use all entries for promotional or publication purposes without remuneration of any kind effective 15 months from the announcement of winners. Non-winning entries will not be used for promotional or publication purposes by Powerade Philippines without the permission of the contestant. Due acknowledgement will be given to the contestant every time a video is used.
All video snippets will be collated to become one long video run for gold for our athletes, which will be released around the time of the London Games scheduled between 27 July (opening ceremony) until 12 August 2012.


Philippine Contingents for the 2012 London Summer Olympics:

Archery:
Mark Javier - Men's Individual
Rachel Cabral - Women's Individual

Athletics:
Rene Herrera - Men's 3,000m Steeplechase
Marestella Torres - Women's Long jump

Boxing:
Mark Barriaga - Light flyweight

Cycling:
Daniel Caluag - Men's BMX

Judo:
Tomohiko Hoshina - Men's +100 kg.

Shooting:
Brian Rosario - Skeet

Swimming:
Jessie Lacuna - Men's 200m freestyle
Jasmine Alkhaldi - Women's 100m freestyle

Weightlifting:
Hidilyn Diaz - Women's -58 kg.

Let us run as one, show support to this worthwhile cause for our Olympiads.
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HyperSports Get Fit Run

It was January when I first met the People and humble Athlete/Coaches of HyperSports Phils. Inc. (HSPI) at the 1st Session of their GetFit 2012 campaign. That session kicked my hybernating engines up and gave my start of year the fire needed to revive my lungs and maintain the healthy running lifestyle. But the busy and unforeseen circumstances made me unable to complete the Get Fit campaign, and was only visible for the last time at their 4th session.

Training the HyperSports way
A couple of months later, I missed the new faces I met at the HyperSports sessions, their humility, their enthusiasm for the trainings, and their lively attitude. Some of them I finally got to run with on a couple of races such as during the 3rd Merrell Adventure Run and Trek the T.E.C 2012. But last July 8, it was a reminiscing and a reunion event among the Runners and the HyperSports family at the HyperSports' Get Fit Run debut race held at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Meeting some of my batch/classmates during the Get Fit sessions, I never knew that the event would be very homey, full of fun, lively and festive -- the kind of fun and festivity that most of us, and most of the pioneers experienced at the 1st Takbo.ph Runfest in 2010.


The event was made more alive with the entertaining partnership of wit and humor of the two program hosts -- Sir RunningHost and Coach Edward Kho. Who knew that they will both make a good tandem and that Sir Edward is as talented, not only in terms of running, race organizing, but also with hosting?

This event is my first 21K road race for the year, my last one was still during the Run United Regional Series Cebu last December 2011 where I performed far below my usual 21K time.

The Race
Although I arrived early at the venue, I almost got late entering the assembly line for the 21K. Gladly for me, the gun-start was re-scheduled for a good 15 minutes to make sure that the whole route is ready and equipped for the arrival of the 21K runners. Ms. Lia who has our race kit arrived just in time for around more than 5 minutes before the new gun-start schedule, giving me just a few amount of time to warm-up. Sam (RunningNinja) who also represented Diadora Philippines Running Team with me positioned himself ahead at the starting line together with our friends at Team Reebok - Blas and Beep-beep.

The hyper hosts
When the gun-start was fired, I was still a bit puffing for air as I have just finished my warm-up a minute before the countdown, but I guess it helped as my breathing was already regulated as soon as I started running. My goal was just to finish again on my usual 21K finish time and an additional 5-minute room should I won't be able to make it in 2 hours.

As soon as we've turned to Roxas Blvd., I noticed one runner whom I always see speeding in most races, but at this point, it seems that he isn't running at his own speed. Judging on his movement, he doesn't look like injured so I thought that maybe he hasn't prepared much. Following his pace, we were speeding at an average of between 11.2 to 12.6 kph (I prefer the view of speed than pace), that's more than a few meters faster than my 10K race pace. Meaning soon enough, at around half-point I might be walking a lot already.

I tried to keep up at his pace until we reached Seaside Boulevard going to MOA where he just increased his speed little-by-little, and the gap between us slowly gained from just a mere arms-apart, then to a few meters-apart. His speed increased more and more until I can no longer close the gap and I could only see him as we face each other after the U-turn points. Looking at my watch, I was only running and maintaining a speed between 10.4 to 11.6 kph, while the guy I was chasing at, in my approximate might already be running at 12.5 to 13.5 kph. As soon as I hit the flyover, I can no longer see him. He was really fast!

The runner I failed to keep up with
New 21K Personal Best
Crossing the finish line, I didn't expect that I would be able to break my long-standing 21K (road) personal best cutting-off exactly 3-minutes from the 1st RunRio Trilogy Leg 2 race held two years ago - May 30, 2010.

Finish Time
I always base my personal record on the official gun-time instead of the chip-time because as soon as I hear the gun-start, it's also the signal for me to press the 'start' button on my timing watch. Although for this race, the race result's gun-time difference with my chip-time was a good 3-mins. and 13-secs., which is not possible since I was positioned just at 2 rows behind the front runners and it did not also took that long before I stepped out from the starting line's timing mat. While for the chip-time, it only has 1-second difference with my own personal timing based on my watch. Looking closely at the 21K race result, even those 1st to 3rd placers have 3-mins. and 13-secs. difference between their chip and gun-times so I think the system's gun-time has already started 3-mins. 13-secs. ahead before the actual gun-start.

Sprinting to the finish, photo thanks to Angelo Lagumbay
"...don’t take the approach of being happy just to be there. You must challenge yourself." - Coach Rene Herrera

Event in Review
For me, this race proved to be also one of the greatly organized, friendly, alive, and homey atmosphere event. The race was just like a fun run of close-relatives. I enjoyed every bit of it from before the gun-start, during the race, and even the post-race program and the camaraderie between the runners, there was no division aura of who's better and who's not.

Aside from this, the whole course was generally clean and there was only very few hydration cups littered along the route.

The timing used a reusable IPICO timing chip and runners have an option to return the timing chip after the race for a Php 50.00 refund. What's more impressive was that during the registration period, the participants who were holding a non-HyperSports IPICO timing chip were given an option to submit those timing chips upon registration, which entitled them of an Php 80.00 discount. These timing chips became usable for this event and were returned to the owner-participants together with their race kits. That's the real essence of reusability!

Although, as in all other races, there are always rooms for improvement, and here's my take for this race:
  1. Kilometer markers placed along the course would be great.
  2. Gun-start should be on-time, but for reason of re-ensuring the course's safety, the late gun-start is acceptable (the late gun-start though became an advantage to me also).
  3. No loop-cords or timing-mats placed on critical turning or U-turn points. I heard that some runners no longer crossed the flyover.
  4. More accurate race result next time.
With Jojo and friend, Bearwin, Beep-beep, and Mr. Victor Ting
The happy mix of runners

"Kung panay ang pag-eehersisyo mo, pero at the end of the day nagyoyosi ka naman, umiinom, pinapatay mo lang lalo ang sarili mo." - Bearwin Meilly

Race Profile:
Distance: 21 km.
Official Time (chip): 1:56:24
Official Ranking: 37th

Race Info:
When: July 8, 2012.
Where: Quirino Grandstand, Manila

You may check out more photos from facebook fanpage of DiadoraPh Run Team and download the race results at HyperSportsPh website.
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Spain Supports Fight against Hunger in the Philippines



Her Majesty Queen Sofia of the Kingdom of Spain (leftmost) listens intently as Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman (third from right) and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Deputy Country Director Asaka Nyangara (rightmost) jointly brief her regarding emergency relief and rehabilitation activities mounted in response to Tropical Storm Sendong. The presentation was made during Queen Sofia’s visit to the Climate Change Academy in Bicol province earlier this month. With Queen Sofia was Spanish Secretary of State for International Cooperation Jesus Gracia (third from left).

The Kingdom of Spain, through its Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID) or Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, is a major donor to the Philippines and strongly supports the fight against hunger and malnutrition in the country. Since 2009, Spain has given over USD4.5 million (Php190.6 million) to support various WFP programmes, implemented in close partnership with DSWD, that help ensure proper nourishment for children and pregnant and lactating women who have been displaced by conflict in Mindanao, as well as for relief and rehabilitation of communities affected by natural disasters.

Photo Credit: WFP/Mei Nebreja/Philippines
WFP is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Each year, on average, WFP feeds more than 90 million people in more than 70 countries.

WFP now provides RSS feeds to help journalists keep up with the latest press releases, videos and photos as they are published on WFP.org. For more details see: http://www.wfp.org/rss

Twitter: @wfp_asia and @wfp_philippines and @wfp_media
Facebook: WFP Philippines

For more information please contact:
Charlene Tordesillas, WFP/Manila, Tel: +63 2 7502561 Mobile: +639178809368
Email Address: charlene.tordesillas@wfp.org
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Coregasm Workout

I've recently chanced upon an article about core workouts from Women's Health, a kind of core workout to TIGHTEN your..... of course Core muscles.

I've only experienced doing the "hanging straight-leg raise" a few couple of times when I first enrolled on a gym but it never made into my regular programming, and I could say that these workouts are really challenging specially the "hanging side crunches". Check out the Coregasm workout and find out for yourself why it was on a Women-specific fitness site.

Oh, and here's also the blogpost that led me to finding these core workouts, just visit and I guarantee that you'll learn something from it, or maybe a lot -- about running and other stuffs that you wouldn't normally find in running blogs. I'm already following it, tell me if you also did or why you wouldn't! :)
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NSAIDs Do Not Block Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

To make muscles larger and stronger, you have to damage muscles by taking an intense workout on one day, by feeling sore on the next day, and by going easy for as many days as it takes for muscles to heal and the soreness to go away. This soreness is called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

Image from PulseToday
A report from the annual meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism (June 11, 2012. Abstract FRI0457) showed that in exercisers with DOMS, taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ketoprofin (100 mg twice a day) increased the amount of pain and delayed healing. Celecoxib (Celebrex, 200mg twice a day) treatment diminished total pain slightly. The authors state that "the inflammatory reaction following muscle injury is essential for recovery"

This supports other studies showing that competitive athletes do not benefit from taking NSAIDs. For example, Ibuprofen did not reduce elevated cytokine levels that signify muscle damage in ultra-marathon runners (Brain Behav Immun 2005; 9: 398-403).
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Cobra Ironman 70.3 Takes To The Sea

The Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines takes to the sea in Cebu as the province hosts its fourth staging as well as the Alaska Milk Ironkids Triathlon on August 4 - 5, 2012.



After racing in a man-made lake the past three years participants will swim in open water as the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines holds the 1.2-mile swim part in the sea starting at the beach of the Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa in Mactan Island.



The province of Cebu will literally host the event with the 56-mile bike ride traversing four municipalities (Lapu Lapu, Mandaue, Cebu City and Talisay). The culminating 13.1-mile run will be at Punta Engano, Lapu Lapu City.



Race organizer Sunrise Events, Inc. promises to top the wildly successful races of the past three years assuring that that this year’s race will be its biggest, most exciting edition yet.



A huge field of 1,319 individuals and 115 relay teams from 31 countries, with 350 on the wait list, will test their strength and endurance once again as Ironman 70.3 Philippines provides another once-in-a-lifetime triathlon experience.



Alaska Milk Ironkids Triathlon on the other hand is for the youngsters. It is the local junior version of the international triathlon series, Ironman. It is open to kids age 6 to 14 years old and aims to promote an active lifestyle for kids to promote their health.



Leading the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines are the professional triathletes including back-to-back champion Pete Jacobs of Australia. Jacobs, who has become a regular fixture of the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines, will gun for an unprecedented third consecutive victory after winning the past two editions in 2010 and 2011.



He will have his hands full against Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines inaugural champion Terenzo Bozzone from New Zealand who won the 2009 race. Other male professionals include Fredrik Croneborg from Sweden, Justin Granger from Australia, Mathieu O'Halloran of Alaska TeamTBB Philippines who now lives in the Philippines and Jesse Thomas from the United States.



Defending champion Belinda Granger, also from Australia who is fresh from her triumph at the Century Tuna 5i50 Triathlon in Subic, aims for back-to-back titles against familiar face Bree Wee from the United States who was in third place last year. Ali Fitch of Alaska TeamTBB Philippines from Australia will also be in the mix.



The presenting sponsor of the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines is Globe Telecom. The official carrier is the Philippine Airlines. Media partners are MultiSport magazine, the Philippine Star and Studio 23.



The event is also sponsored by Alaska Milk Corporation, Century Tuna, David's Salon, Intercare, K-Swiss, Oakley and Powerade. Official photographer is Finisher Pix while the host venue is Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa.



Official hotel partners are BE Resorts, Crimson Resort & Spa, Movenpick Resort & Spa, Radisson Blu.



The Ironman 70.3 Philippines has become one of the most-awaited sporting events in the country attracting thousands of participants since its inception in 2009.



For more information, check out the Cobra Energy Drink IronMan 70.3 Philippines website, www.ironman703phil.com.


Press Materials provided for posting by Kitchie Daldal (iFM 93.9)
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Run For Light



Press Release:



Stiftung Solarenergie launches latest initiative to light up off-grid homes
Millions of Filipinos in far-flung areas spend their days and nights without electricity. Without this basic necessity, work and study — and life itself — are severely hampered.



Research conducted by non-profit organization Stiftung Solarenergie - Solar Energy Foundation (StS) revealed that Filipino households with a monthly budget of P7,000 use 230 candles in one year, eight batteries in one month and a liter of kerosene each week. Apart from being very costly, these options often do not provide sufficient lighting and are dangerous fire hazards.



As part of its initiatives to equip off-­grid communities with sustainable lighting, StS is launching a benefit run called Run for Light.



The race, set on July 21, 2012 at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, will have race distances of 3K, 5K, and 10K, with registration fees of P400, P500 and P600 respectively.



Proceeds of the run will go to the funding of solar lamps for Stiftung Solarenergie’s beneficiaries. Joining the run will be newscaster and politician Gilbert Remulla, TV host Kim Atienza, and supply chain manager and TV personality Erwan Heussaff. “What moved me to join the run was the surprising fact that while 3 kilometers for us is a warm up run, this is the distance that rural villagers regularly walk just to charge their cellphones. We want to help change that through this run,” shared Kim Atienza.



Jim Ayala, Chairman of the Solar Energy Foundation, echoes Mr. Atienza’s thoughts. “StS is proud to organize the Run for Light event, as we move forward in our efforts to provide sustainable lighting solutions to those who need them most.”



“While our previous lighting campaigns such as Hike for Light and Ride for Light catered to hiking and motorcycle enthusiasts, Run for Light is something everyone can take part in. The variety of distances will allow both serious and casual runners to help us realize our goal of bringing light to the darkest places in the country,” he added.



Solar Energy Foundation’s past nationwide campaigns, Ride for Light, Hike for Light, and Sail for Light have helped distribute more than 1,300 solar home systems to over 100 communities all across the Philippines.
What: Stiftung Solarenergie's Run for Light

When: 21 July 2012 Saturday, 5:00 AM

Where: The Mind Museum, JY Campos Park, 3rd Ave., BGC, Taguig

Beneficiaries: Stiftung Solarenergie's Solar Energy Foundation




Click to download Registration Form


Distance and Registration Fees:

  • 3K - Php 400.00

  • 5K - Php 500.00

  • 10K - Php 600.00

Registration Centers:

R.O.X. - B3, Bonifacio High Street, 11th Ave., BGC, Taguig

All Terra - Sports Loop, 3rd floor, Robinsons Galleria



Singlet Design:



Route Map:



For more information, visit: Stiftung Solarenergie



IMPORTANT REMINDER: We want this event to be the greenest race in the country. In order to stay committed to this environmental advocacy, we strongly encourage you to bring your own hydration equipment (e.g. water bottles). Cups will not be provided, but there will be water stations where you can fill up your hydration equipment.



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Alaska IronKids Triathlon 2012 Goes to Cebu

This August, all eyes will be on Cebu Province as it hosts this year’s much-anticipated sporting event for kids — Alaska IronKids Triathlon.



More than a hundred triathletes, 6 to 14 years old, are expected to show up at the starting lines at the Shangri-La Mactan Resort on August 5, hopefully surpassing the record number of 95 participants set last year at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Pili, Camarines Sur. With their parents and family in tow to cheer for them, the event promises to be a family affair to remember.



Expected to defend their titles are frontrunners and early race favorites Tara Borlain and Eric Almendral, last year’s winners in the 6-8 y/o cataegory; Sophia Marie Vizcarra and Lance Vincent Plaza, winners of the 11-12 y/o category; and Magali Echauz and Justine Kyle Mapalo, winners of the 13-14 y/o category. Those interested can still join. Just log on to www.ironkidsphil.com. Registration is ongoing.



Alaska IronKids is the junior counterpart of the world-renowned triathlon event IronMan where kids 6 to 14 years old race through three sporting events: Swimming, Biking and Running. The race is divided into four age categories: 6-8 years old, 9-10 y/o, 11-12 y/o and 13-14 y/o. It is open to kids who are new to the sport as well as those who have already competed in other triathlon events.



A year-long sporting event, Alaska IronKids has so far completed three legs this year — two marathons, held at University of Makati and Mall of Asia and an aquathlon, held at the Palms Country Club. Another triathlon is scheduled on October 23 at Pico de Loro, Batangas.



Since its inception in 2010, Alaska IronKids has become a symbol for active and healthy lifestyle among kids. Its successful races have encouraged kids to take care of their bodies through exercise and proper nutrition and have instilled in them commitment and discipline, all of which are advocacies of the Alaska Milk Corporation. In addition, Alaska IronKids has also become a venue where families can bond and support each other.



Among the sponsors of Alaska IronKids Triathlon are Alaska Milk Corporation as the title sponsor, McDonalds, Time Studio, Powerade, Prudential Guarantee, Private Iris, and Viva Mineral Water as the other sponsors.



For more information, check out the Alaska IronKids website, www.ironkidsphil.com and www.alaskamilk.com.ph.


Press Materials provided for posting by Kitchie Daldal (iFM 93.9)
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