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Reach Your Resolutions: Tips on Things to Change for the New Year


The New Year marks a new start. It’s that time where we can reach for a new beginning for a better year. While some feel anxious the moment the clock strikes 12, welcoming it with open arms can set the tone for the rest of the year. To make big changes that lead to a better life, here are ways to help you jumpstart what could be your best year ever!

Smile More Often. Studies have shown that smiling changes the course of the day, and eventually your life. A study conducted by Forbes Magazine says that smiling can instantly make you feel good and has the same effect as eating a bar of chocolate without the added calories.[1] Not only does it instantly make you feel good about life, it also positively affects those around you. Smiling makes you feel better and makes you look more pleasant, inspiring more opportunities for new relationships.

Be Positive. A positive life begins with positive thoughts. A better 2014 often begins with the belief that it will be better than 2013. Your thoughts frame and steer your life, and by thinking positive, you are instantly creating the environment that you only once dreamed of. Remember, it all begins with the belief that you do deserve a beautiful life.

Be Kinder To Yourself. We all have goals to achieve in 2014, and part of our progress is sometimes failing on the way to making our goals happen. When this happens, don’t lose heart and don’t be too hard on yourself. No goal is achieved overnight. Success happens when you are kind to yourself, which makes you kinder to others in turn.

Make Better Choices. There is always room to improve, especially when it comes to your health. Make 2014 your best fitness year so far, by opting for choices that will benefit your body in the long run such as vegetables, fruits, lean meat, and of course, water.

Move. Achieving your goals begins by simply moving. Whether it’s for a new job, a new skill, or even just a new fitness activity, acting on them will get you one step closer to your goal. Reach for the goals you have long dreamed of with Summit Natural Drinking Water, filled with minerals that boost hydration levels, which help maintain mental sharpness and refuels strength.

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Jr. NBA and WNBA in Cebu City

Over a thousand aspiring champions joined the Jr.NBA/Jr.WNBA presented by Alaska school clinic in Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu last Jan 25, 2014 breaking the record of Davao City. These little champions are participants from private and public schools and some of them came from Bohol and Ormoc.



Check out some of their photos below:












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The 7th Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Presented by Alaska Journey Officially Begins!






Jr. NBA Jr. WNBA presented by Alaska sponsors, Coaching staff and the 2013 Jr. NBA All-Star Team Philippines



The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) study revealed that obesity, which can lead to serious heart problems and diabetes at a young age is becoming one of the most prevalent nutritional problems of Filipino children and adults. To prevent increasing the risk of these diet-related diseases, it is imperative to have proper nutrition and an active lifestyle.



Given these growing issues on health, Alaska continues their partnership with Jr. NBA this year to nurture young boys, and girls, become better individuals and encourage them to embrace a healthy lifestyle not just by drinking milk but also by leading an active lifestyle through sports.



The 2014 Jr.NBA presented by Alaska, the international youth development program of the NBA, formally launched its seventh staging and their new program exclusively for girls, the Jr.WNBA last January 18, Saturday at the British School Manila, Bonifacio Global City.



The launch was led by Alaska Milk President and CEO Fred Uytengsu, Alaska Milk VP for Marketing Blen Fernando, NBA Asia Country Manager Carlo Singson and NBA Head of Basketball Operations Sefu Bernard.






NBA Asia Country Manager, Carlo Singson and Wilfred Steven Uytengsu President and CEO, Alaska Milk Corporation



"We are excited to jumpstart another active year of Alaska Sports with the opening of the Jr. NBA-Alaska program,” said Uytengsu. This year, young girl players will also get the opportunity to participate and benefit from the program with the launch of Jr. WNBA.



The Jr. WNBA program allows aspiring girls in the country to be part of NBA’s international youth development program. These girls will be given the same trainings and opportunities as Jr. NBA participants because in these modern times, girls are just as interested in sports, specially basketball, as the boys.



With Alaska as presenting partner, the Jr. NBA program has reached hundreds of schools and communities nationwide and benefited thousands of children, parents, and coaches through basketball training camps and school clinics.



Some of the best local basketball coaches, led by Alaska and PBA legend Jojo Lastimosa join NBA coaches led by Sefu Bernard in travelling all over the country to conduct school clinics for coaches and players during the regional selection camp starting on January 19.



These activities will culminate in the National Training Camp at the SM Mall of Asia where the 2014 Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA basketball players and national coach will be named. They will then given an experience of a lifetime when they go on a trip to watch an NBA game and meet NBA players. Last year, the Jr. NBA All-Star Philippine team watched a Los Angeles Lakers home game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Staples Center met NBA superstar Kobe Bryant.






Jr. NBA Jr. WNBA Coaching Staff



The Jr. NBA & Jr. WNBA presented by Alaska, is just one of Alaska’s Sports Development Program that inspires children to become future champions through teaching them skills to play the game while incorporating the values of determination, hard work, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.



Become a champion too and join Alaska’s sports programs now! NUTRITION. ACTION. CHAMPION. For more information on Jr. NBA Philippines visit www.jrnba.asia/philippines; Alaska Basketball Power Camp: www.alaskapowercamp.com/basketball and for live Twitter updates, follow: @ALASKAsportshub.





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Alarming Rate of Obesity-Linked Deaths

by: Dr. Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

Being overweight was associated with 20 percent of all deaths among adults from 1986 through 2006 in the United States (Am J Public Health, published online August 15, 2013). The association is higher in women than in men. Excess weight was associated with twenty-seven percent of the deaths of black women, 22 percent of white women, 16 percent of white men and five percent of black men. Black men are not less likely to die from obesity; their lower death rate reflects increased risk for other causes of death such as smoking, HIV, violence and other factors. Being overweight increases death rate more in younger people than in older people.

Thirty-six percent of North Americans are obese, or about 35 pounds over a healthful weight. Obesity markedly increases risk for diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and many cancers, all of which can lead to premature death. Once a person becomes obese, it is very difficult to return to and remain at a normal weight.

Image from http://healthontrack.info/

Children of Obese Mothers have Increased Risk for Heart Attacks

Analysis of data from nearly 30,000 women and 40,000 offspring showed that individuals born to obese mothers are at increased risk for premature heart attack death as adults (British Medical Journal, published online August 13, 2013).

Obesity Increases Prostate Cancer Risk and Deaths

Twenty-three prospective studies show a strong association between being obese and risk of prostate cancer, and higher rates of death in men diagnosed with prostate cancer (Urologia Internationalis, August 12, 2013).

Mechanism of Harm from Full Fat Cells

Fat cells produce hormones, just as your thyroid and adrenal glands do. Empty fat cells are relatively inactive, but when they fill up with fat, they produce cytokines that cause inflammation. Your immunity acts as if you are infected with germs and sets out to attack and kill the invading germs. Inflammation is harmful when your immunity is overactive even though it has no germs to attack and kill.

To protect you against germs, your immunity produces:
  • antibodies, proteins that attach to a specific germ and immobilize it,
  • chemicals that dissolve the outer membranes of attacking germs, and
  • white blood cells that eat the dead germs.
If your immunity turns on even though there are no invading germs to kill, the chemicals that dissolve the outer membranes of germs dissolve the inner linings of arteries and start plaques forming in them, which can eventually lead to a heart attack. In a similar manner, an overactive immunity can cause cancer, diabetes and many other diseases.
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Sierra 51050 Frequently Asked Questions



What is Sierra 51050?
Sierra 51050 is a team road race set in the rolling hills of Tanay, Rizal.

What does 51050 mean?
51050 is read as five-ten-fifty: Five-man team doing increments of 10kms going around a 50-km loop.

When you say increments of 10kms, does it mean each member covers 10kms?
The team's distance coverage increases as each member runs alongside his/her other teammates at every 10th km. interval.

When is Sierra 51050?
It will be on February 23, 2014, Sunday from 3:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What time is the gunstart?
The race starts at 5:00 AM.

How much is the registration fee?
Early bird registration fee is Php 3,000.00 from December 16-31, 2013. Regular registration starts January 1-February 8, 2014 with Php 3,500.00 per team.

What are the inclusions in the racekit?
The racekit will include the racebibs of the team (5), Sierra shirts and finisher’s kits (5).

Are there hydration stations?
Sierra 51050 is a green race thus every member of the team is required to have his/her own hydration bottle/bag. Hydration stations are located every 10 kilometers or every checkpoint. These stations will be situated 100 meters away from the checkpoint to avoid congestion.

Will there be shuttle service to and from the venue?
Sierra 51050 is a team race that will make it imperative for teams to get to the venue and assembly area AT THE SAME TIME, which may only be possible if the team is supported by its own transport system. It will be the organizer’s prerogative to arrange for transport shuttle, as needed, but this will be charged to the teams who will request for such service.

Are international runners allowed to join the race?
Sierra 51050 caters to all runners. We recommend that the international runner(s) be a part of a local contingent (e.g., 2 at most).

How many teams can be formed from the running groups, companies and schools?
There is no limit of how many teams who will join. Running groups, companies and schools may field in more than one (1) team; should be readily identifiable with a different or varying team name. This may increase the chances of groups at winning coveted prizes.

What type of vehicle is recommended for a team?
A team is required to bring a support vehicle that will hold the team, their support and the driver. There is no limit for the support of the team (support crew is optional), as long as they will abide by the race rules on parking BEYOND hydration stations and checkpoints to avoid congestion of cars and participants.

Support vehicles are also prohibited to shadow runners or traverse the race course unnecessarily.

Is there a minimum requirement for a participant to join?
A participant should be comfortable in running 10-20 kilometers.

So how many kilometers does a runner cover?
A runner may cover 10-20 kms for a leg.

How does that work?
Starting km.10, there will be two (2) Runners of each team running at a time up to the finish line:

At what point along the route will runners pass the baton? Will they have to run together at that point?
Sierra 51050 is a UNIQUE team race. Instead of simply passing the baton from runner to runner, starting Km 10, Runners 1 and 2 will run together. By Km 20, Runner 1 finishes his/her leg and Runners 2 and 3 will run together. By Km 30, Runner 2 finishes his/her leg and Runner 4 will join Runners 3. By Km 40, Runner 3 finishes; Runner 5 will finally join Runner 4. It is highly recommended that the runners be in single file.

What will happen to the finished runner?
When a runner finishes, he/she shall ride the team’s vehicle to join his/her team.

What happens when a finished runner won’t be able to join the team?
The team is required to plan how to pick the finished runner and to deploy the member to run.

Will there be a leg where only one member runs?
Yes. Runner 1 will be the first to run solo from Km 0-10. By Km10, he/she will be joined by Runner 2. By Km 20, Runner 2 will be joined by Runner 3 and so on.

What happens when in the middle of the race, a team member gets injured?
Sierra 51050 organizers have planned for a safe and secure event. As a contingency, there will be an ambulance roving around the 50-km route and will be on-standby when for emergencies. In case a team member gets injured during race, it is the team’s decision to assign another to cover the remaining distance (i.e., Runner 1 gets injured at Km 10. Runner 5 can cover Kms. 10-20 BUT will still run his/her assigned distance Km 40-50).

In the extreme scenarios mentioned above, any member of the team is obliged to report and get a sign-off from the RDV Secretariat, a contact number of which will be given before the race.

How will the race be timed?
The official time of the team will be based on the check-in time of Runners 1-5. Runners are required to coordinate (they will countersign on a sheet provided) with the timekeeper in the checkpoint before send-off.

Who will finish the race for the team?
As per the mechanics of the race, Runners 4 and 5 will cross the finish line. BUT the whole team may cross the finish line together.

Who will win the race, the one with the most cumulative distance or the first to cross the finish line?
The first team with Runners 4 and 5 crossing the finish line will win the race.

How many winners will be awarded?
The first three (3) teams to cross the finish line will be the top three (3) winners of the race.

What are the prizes of the winners?
Winners will be given citation, trophy for the team and cash prize.

Who can we contact in case of emergency?
You may contact Allan Enriquez 0917 6312255, Abet Ocampo 0915 8030224 or Zarina Segundo 0916 5217400. You may email us at teamrundezous@gmail.com


Read and learn more about the Sierra 51050 Team race and also check the schedule of Team Leads Orientation.
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Plunge into the New Year with a Splash

Entering into a new year is always an exciting time. It’s the time when our planners are filled with notes and resolutions that promise to make 2014 the best year ever. One way to do this is by taking more risks and going on adventures you never had the time (or guts) to embark on before. Going on a vacation not only relaxes you but also transforms you into someone better. So why not include more travel destinations to this year’s itinerary? These places will definitely be worth the vacation leave.



Honda Bay, Palawan



Located in the islands surrounding the South Western part of Palawan, Honda Bay is fast becoming one of the country’s top beaches. Not only will the clear waters make you feel in touch with nature but other exciting activities such as island hopping, snorkeling, and diving make the trip even more enjoyable and adventurous.



Camiguin Island



Camiguin Island has long been considered the country’s “Garden of Eden”. Filled with waterfalls, hot and cold springs, and a beautiful beach, Camiguin is the best place to get away from the city. It’s the best place to unwind, and just recharge from life’s daily grind.



Boracay



If you’ve never been to Boracay, then you’re missing out on much of the fun. The island remains one of the country’s most beautiful and scenic beaches. For the perfect combination of a relaxing vacation with an exciting nightlife, Boracay is still the way to go. The sand and the exciting night life is definitely something every yuppie would enjoy.



Make your 2014 adventures more fun with Nestea Ready to Drink (RTD). Making a comeback from the 90s, Nestea RTD’s three exciting flavors: Lemon, Apple, and Lemon Ice will surely bring a sweet taste to your once-in-a-lifetime adventures.






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Race With Your Team at Sierra 51050

*Update: Introducing the 21K Tag team category. Run a Pikermi distance (21K) along the Sierra Madre route together with your running buddy, bestfriend, or special someone! Register now before slots run out, only 50 pairs of slot is open for this category! Read more about the race details below.

It's no longer about you, it's about the team. Do you have it in you? Form a group of 5 members, and measure your patience towards the finish line.

Here comes your not so ordinary team relay race. This is a test of patience, a test of your team's spirit, team's skill, and your team's determination. You will motivate one another, push each other, and run along side with one or two of your teammates along the 50K scenic and hilly route of Sierra Madre. Start training now together with your team for this one-of-a-kind and team spirited relay race!


Make your team stand-out by donning your own uniform, support vehicle setup, cheering squad, or anything you like to give your teammates the motivation to conquer and play well with one another.

Put in not just one, but as many groups as you can form and see who will be the fastest, most motivated, and most team-oriented among you is. Each member are only required to be comfortable running between minimum of 10K to a maximum of 30K distance.

What: Rundezvous Inc's Sierra 51050 - Team Comes First
When: 23 February 2014 Sunday, 3:00 AM
Where: Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort, Tanay, Rizal
Beneficiary: Tree planting activity of Brgy. Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal

Distance and Registration Fee:
  • 21K (50 pairs slots only) - Php 1,600.00 (Tag team of two) (20 Jan. to 8 Feb. 2014)
  • 50K - Php 3,500.00 Regular registration (4 Jan. to 8 Feb. 2014)
  • 50K - Php 4,000.00 Late registration (9 Feb. to 15 Feb. 2014)

Registration Steps:
  1. Fill-up your team's information via the online registration form
  2. Deposit your payment via BPI Savings Account: Mark Anthony Terrado / 4949-6250-74
  3. E-mail your scanned/photo-captured deposit slip to: teamrundezvous@gmail.com
  4. Download the team waiver form from the Sierra 51050 Facebook page
There will be a Team Leads Orientation on February 13, 2014, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Escalades, 20th Avenue Cubao, Quezon City. Racekits will be made available in the orientation after receipt of the signed team waiver.

Registration Inclusion:
  1. 5 Race bibs
  2. Finisher's Kit (Shirt; Sponsor's giveaway)

Tag Team Finisher's Shirt:

Event Time:
  • 3:00 AM - Assembly
  • 5:00 AM - 50K Team Relay Gun-start
  • 5:30 AM - 21K Tag Team Gun-start
50K Team Relay Elevation and Route Map:

21K Tag Team Elevation and Route Map:

For more information, visit: Sierra Five Ten Fifty or Rundezvous Inc. on Facebook or you may also contact Rundezvous Inc. via Ms. Abet Ocampo thru contact number(s): (+632) 636-2847 / (+63)915-803-0224

Sierra 51050 is in partnership with Running Atom and Running Free Manila.

Check the schedule of Team Leads Orientation and read also our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Sierra 51050 - Team Comes First

*Update: Introducing the 21K Tag team category. Run a Pikermi distance (21K) along the Sierra Madre route together with your running buddy, bestfriend, or special someone! Register now before slots run out, only 50 pairs of slot is open for this category!



All Systems Go For SIERRA 51050 and it's time to train not just for yourself but together with your team for a challenging route and team spirited relay race! Make your team stand-out by donning your own uniform, support vehicle setup, cheering squad, or anything you like to give your team mates the motivation as they traverse through the scenic and rolling hills of the route.







Put in not just one, but as many groups as you can form from your team and see who will be the fastest, most motivated, and most team-oriented among you is. Each member are only required to be comfortable running between minimum of 10K to a maximum of 20K distance.



Check out more of the race details below.



What: Rundezvous Inc's Sierra 51050 - Team Comes First

When: 23 February 2014 Sunday, 3:00 AM

Where: Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort, Tanay, Rizal

Beneficiary: Tree planting activity of Brgy. Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal



Distance and Registration Fee:


  • 21K (50 pairs slots only) - Php 1,600.00 (Tag team of two) (20 Jan. to 8 Feb. 2014)

  • 50K - Php 3,500.00 Regular registration (4 Jan. to 8 Feb. 2014)

  • 50K - Php 4,000.00 Late registration (9 Feb. to 15 Feb. 2014)






Registration Steps:


  1. Fill-up your team's information via the online registration form

  2. Deposit your payment via BPI Savings Account: Mark Anthony Terrado / 4949-6250-74

  3. E-mail your scanned/photo-captured deposit slip to: teamrundezvous@gmail.com

  4. Download the team waiver form from the Sierra 51050 Facebook page


There will be a Team Leads Orientation on February 6, 2014, 7-9pm at Escalades, 20th Avenue Cubao, Quezon City. Racekits will be made available in the orientation after receipt of the signed team waiver.



Registration Inclusion:


  1. Race bibs

  2. Finisher's Kit (Shirt; Sponsor's giveaway)








Event Time:


  • 3:00 AM - Assembly

  • 5:00 AM - 50K Team Relay Gun-start

  • 6:00 AM - 21K Tag Team Gun-start




50K Team Relay Elevation and Route Map:





21K Tag Team Elevation and Route Map:





For more information, visit: Sierra Five Ten Fifty or Rundezvous Inc. on Facebook or you may also contact Rundezvous Inc. via Ms. Abet Ocampo thru contact number(s): (+632) 636-2847 / (+63)915-803-0224



Sierra 51050 is in partnership with Running Atom and Running Free Manila.
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Race Kit Raffle - USANA Champions for Change Fun Run


The year 2013 ended very well for my blog, having its own domain name, became a media partner to Dreamcast Events Production, and was able to raffle off a number of race kits for two running events. These wouldn't have been made possible without our friends from different entities and of course to you my avid readers and followers.

Now as the year 2014 starts, I am opening and beginning my first post with another set of race kit raffle for the USANA's 5K Fun Run happening on the 19th of January. USANA is the No. 1 Rated Brand in Direct Sales Based on Customer Satisfaction in ConsumerLab.com’s 2013 Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users.


This fun run is just a short 5K course at SM Mall of Asia but will bring 5,000 participants from all walks of life to a health-boosting morning. So let's get the ball rolling, just follow RaffleCopter's requirements below. Two (2) 5K race-kits will be given away at the end of the raffle period at 11:59 PM on Friday (January 10).

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USANA 5K Fun Run



What: USANA 5K Fun Run: Champions for Change

When: 19 January 2014 Sunday, 5:00 AM

Where: Block 16, Ocean Boulevard cor. Bayshore Avenue, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Beneficiary: USANA True Health Foundation (CSR arm of USANA)



Distance and Registration Fees:

  • 5K - Php 555.00

Registration Centers:

  1. Online via http://usana.pepsquadevents.com (until January 6, 2014).

  2. Bank Deposit through any BPI Branch, then e-mail your deposit slip to info@pepsquadevents.com

    Account Name: Pep Squad Events and Marketing Services, Inc.

    Bank and Branch: BPI Robinsons Otis, Manila

    Account Number: 8051-0005-88

  3. On-site Registration/Claiming of Race Kits (January 6-18, 2014):

  4. USANA Philippines Office 24th Floor, Tower 1, The Enterprise Center 6766 Ayala Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas 1226 Kindly present a valid ID upon claiming


Gun-time:

  • 5K - 5:30 AM



Prizes up for grabs for top three (3) finishers:

  • Grand prize : Php 20,000.00 worth of USANA products

  • 1st runner-up : Php 12,500.00 worth of USANA products

  • 2nd runner-up : Php 5,500.00 worth of USANA products

Special prizes will also be awarded to the Best Male and Female runners wearing their favourite superhero outfit.



Singlet Design:



Route Map:



For more information, visit: www.usanafoundation.org



Press Release:

Start your new year like a champion with a health boost by joining USANA’s 5K Fun Run: Champions for Change!



To celebrate its 5th anniversary, UHS Essentials Health Philippines, also known as USANA Philippines, the local office of USANA Health Sciences, a US-based health and wellness company will host a 5K fun run on January 19, 2014, Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.



Be part of the 5,000 participants from all walks of life, and join the USANA family and friends for a good cause.



Go to http://usana.pepsquadevents.com for online registration, at PhP 555.00 per runner. Race will kick-off at 5:30 am. Interested participants can register until January 18, 2014. Join now! Prizes are up for grabs for the top three finishers.



Net proceeds from this event will be for the benefit of the USANA True Health Foundation, the CSR arm of USANA that supported the relief drive for the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. For more information about USANA True Health Foundation, visit www.usanafoundation.org



About USANA

Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements and personal care, energy and weight-management products in itsFDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. USANA's products, tested by NSF International and used by more than 600 professional athletes, are developed by the company's award-winning team of scientists and sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates in 18 international markets.



USANA is the No. 1 Rated Brand in Direct Sales Based on Customer Satisfaction in ConsumerLab.com’s 2013 Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users. Named one of Outside magazine's "Best Places to Work" for four consecutive years, USANA has received more than 100 state, national and international accolades, including Utah Best of State, Stevie Awards, Australian Business Awards, NutriSearch Editor's Choice and others. Learn more about USANA (www.USANA.com) and the USANA True Health Foundation (www.USANAfoundation.org), stay current with the official USANA blog (www.whatsupUSANA.com), like us on the USANA Facebook page (www.facebook.com/USANAhealthsciences), or follow USANA on Twitter (@USANAinc).

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