Men's Health Urbanathlon October 21, 2010

Do you think you’re tough enough? Why not join this race to test your limits.

Tired of running your usual races? Take your running to the next level with Men’s Health magazine’s Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2010. With tougher obstacles, an intensified course and more racers, this year’s race is expected to be the most demanding Urbanathlon to date.

The Men’s Health Urbanathlon is a city-based, multi-disciplinary race that integrates various urban structures as part of the course and will be held on November 7, 2010, Sunday, 5:00 A.M. at Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City.

Registration for the Men’s Health Urbanathlon begins September 28 and ends October 26, 2010. The registration fee for the race is P500.00 and includes a race shirt, drink stubs from Gatorade, food stubs courtesy of Century Tuna and an issue of Men’s Health magazine.

The Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2010 requires more than just perfect running form and endurance so make sure you are properly trained and fit for the event. This year, 360° Fitness Club, the official gym partner of the Men’s Health Urbanathlon, offers race registrants a discounted membership training program designed by 360° Fitness Program Director Chappy Callanta. Visit the 360° Fitness Club at Strata 100 bldg., Ortigas Ave, Pasig City to experience the 360° workout and get race-ready in no time!

For more information about the race, visit www.menshealth.com.ph/urbanathlon or add us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/menshealthphilippines. The Men’s Health Urbanathlon 2010 is brought to you by official sports drink Gatorade, official food sponsor Century Tuna, major sponsors V+ Jeans, MSense, Sun Cellular, minor sponsor Lipout, official heart rate monitor Suunto, official gym partner 360° Fitness Club and registration partner R.O.X. Special thanks to radio partners Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3 and RX93.1.

Quezon City International Marathon II October 19, 2010

A race that is close to my heart

RUNNERS SHARE THE ROAD FOR THE

SECOND QUEZON CITY INTERNATIONAL MARATHON (Press Release)

The most anticipated running event is happening in Quezon City on December 5 this year.  Now on its second year, the Quezon City International Marathon is organized by the Executive Runners Club of the Philippines (RUNNEX) and is supported by the city’s local government headed by Mayor Herbert Bautista and Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte.

Touted to be the biggest and most exciting international marathon this year, recreational, professional and beginner runners will outrace each other as they pound the road to the 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and 42 km finish line.  As with last year, thousands of runners are expected to register from October 4 to November 7 for the different race categories. Registration sites will be at R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street, Chris Sports outlets, Secondwind in Ortigas, the Quezon City Hall and the RUNNEX office at Rm. 304  Bahay ng Alumni in UP Diliman.

Registration fees are P650 for the 42 km, P500 for the 21 km and P350 for the 5 km and 10 km distance.  Race kits will be released on November 27 and 28 at the Bahay ng Alumni, University of the Philippines, Diliman.  A finisher’s medal will be awarded to participants who will cross the 42km and 21km finish line.

Considered an important landmark in the city, the iconic Quezon Memorial Circle will serve as the start and finish lines for the race.   Depending on the category, the race route will traverse the famous landmarks that make Quezon City a place with many attractions.   Known as the widest road in the area, runners will run along Commonwealth Avenue and pass through a portion of La Mesa Dam Eco Park, a venue providing for healthful outdoor recreation and a true forest experience. It is a living classroom and laboratory for environmental education and aims to be a center for biodiversity conservation. The road back will bring the runners inside the University of the Philippines, a favorite running spot because of the tree-lined roads that offer shade to hot and weary runners. Here, the Oblation may be viewed, another of the city’s famous icons.

Inspired by the huge turnout of last year’s Quezon City International Marathon, RUNNEX teamed up with Neville Manaois to ensure a safe and unique running experience for all participants. Doing away with the usual come-on gimmicks of other races, QCIM will instead focus on the safety and needs of the runners by making sure water stations abound and marshals are deployed to ensure that the action on the road is constantly monitored.  With the meticulous and careful planning put into this event, local and foreign runners may look forward to a safe and fun filled run from their first step to the finish.

For more details, please contact the Runnex secretariat at (02)435-5291, or visit the site www.runnex.org or QCIM2’s official Facebook Page www.facebook.com/qcim2

Quit Smoking by Running October 7, 2010

Do you have loved-ones who cannot quit smoking, and maybe you want them to have a healthy lifestyle? Why not join this race? A race designed to help friends and family who wanted their loved-ones to quit smoking by running.

“Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult but rewarding thing a person can do.  Many smokers tried a number of times before they give it up for good.  Are you ready to quit and end all nicotine use?

Now, this is the perfect time for all the smokers to do what is best for them. Take the first step at the “KICK THE HABIT FUN RUN” and start living a new life!

RunnerSpeak TV, the country’s first TV show about running and active lifestyle together with QC Lodge 122, an organization of Free and Accepted Masons under the jurisdiction of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Philippines and organized by Blue Magnet Marketing Solutions, Inc. urge you to take the first step at the “Kick the Habit Fun Run”, the first ever race in the Philippines particularly designed for smokers and their runner friends and family.

The KICK THE HABIT FUN RUN highlights the Buddy Run where a smoker and a runner are to be paired and simultaneously run with arms tied together in the 3k and 5k categories.

The objective is that the runner will continuously give the smoker the needed push for him to keep running during the whole duration of the course—both  never letting go until the tandem crosses the finish line.

Organizers believe that: “Every smoker who wants to quit needs the support of friends and family for him to be able to reach the goal towards a smoke-free life.
The 3k and 5k Family run route will also have a group category composed of at least four members each. While the 3k and 5k routes will have an individual category, open for both male and female participants.

The first race of this five-part series will take place on November 14, 2010 at the Newport City, Pasay. Get involved and be part of the first- ever advocacy run to quit smoking and look forward to a healthier and smoke-free lifestyle. Say goodbye to nicotine addiction…….say goodbye to smoking and take the first step…KICK THE HABIT!

REGISTRATION

Fees:

Regular Run 3k/5k-                 Php 300

Buddy Run 3k/5k-                   Php 600

(2 persons)

Family Run 3k/5k-                   Php 1,000

(4 members)

How to register:

A.

Option 1 –You can download the registration form at

www.takbo.ph

www.runnerspeak-ph.com

www.belrewmond.com

Option 2- Registration forms are also available at the following stores:

1. The North Face Store

SM Annex North EDSA, SM Megamall

Shangri-La Mall, Glorietta 4, SM Mall of Asia

2. Time Depot

SM Mall of Asia, Rockwell, Shangri-La,

The Block SM North EDSA

3. Mizuno

SM Megamall, Bonifacio High Street,

BMG Centre Magallanes, SM Mall of Asia,

Eastwood Mall, Trinoma, Festival Mall

4. Chris Sports

SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta 3 , SM Megamall,

SM North EDSA, Festival Mall Alabang,

SM Manila, Market Market Global City, SM Sucat

5. R.O.X.

The Fort

Registration starts from 3 pm to 7 pm

- October 14-16, 21-23, 28-30

- November 3 to 7

6. Fitness First

Registration starts from 6pm to 9pm

Sept. 27  SM Megamall                     Oct. 1  Platinum RCBC

Sept. 28  Greenhills                           Oct. 4  Platinum Trinoma

Sept. 29  Ortigas                               Oct. 5  ABS-CBN

Sept. 30  Makati                               Oct. 6  Eastwood City

Oct. 7  SM Mall of Asia

Oct. 8   Fort Bonifacio

B.   Terms of Payment

Step 1- Deposit your payment to either of the following bank accounts.

Security Bank

Account Name: BLUE MAGNET MARKETING SOLUTIONS INC.

Current Account #: 0513-039126-001

Bank of Commerce

Account Name: BLUE MAGNET MARKETING SOLUTIONS INC.

Current Account #: 018-20-002724-4

Step 2- Fax your deposit slip together with your registration form to Telefax # 477-23-94 and confirm if these have been received.

For more questions and other inquiries, you may contact

BLUE MAGNET MARKETING SOLUTIONS INC.

Tel # 477-23-94 or 576-17-81