Technical bikers have edge as Ironman dreams go through testy bridge

Musong R. Castillo 08/07/2022

CEBU, Philippines—The first bike race to be held at the new Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) bridge is being advertised as a breathtaking journey 476 feet above the Mactan channel. Organizers of the Megaworld Ironman 70.3 Philippines presented…

Birthday boy wins Filipino elite title

John Carlo Villaruel 08/03/2015

Double celebration for men’s winner Benedicto; Torres is new women’s champion Reigning Filipino elite champion August Benedicto had every reason to celebrate yesterday. He actually had two. This after he successfully defended his Filipino Elite title in…

Enjoy the race, enjoy the people, enjoy Cebu…but

Glendale G. Rosal 08/02/2015

Enjoy the race. Load up on the locals’ warm hospitality and bask in the festive atmosphere of the Cobra Ironman 73.3 Philippines. But at the same time, be on the lookout for possible dangers lurking in the…

Surefire safety measure: watch each other’s back

Glendale G. Rosal 08/02/2015

Watch each other’s back during the race. World renowned triathlon coach, Lance Watson believes that’s the best way to ensure everyone’s safety as the record field of 2,618 triathletes vie in today’s Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3…

Cebu wins bigger bid

Dale G. Rosal 08/01/2015

2016 Ironman Asia Pacific Championship to be hosted in Cebu Was it tropical fun? The warm Pinoy welcome in a luxe island resort for four straight years? Did the cheering crowds along the bike-marathon race routes  make…

Triathlon gives Fr. Brian ‘more energy’ as a priest

07/31/2015

by Juli Ann M. Sibi ,UP Cebu Intern Cebuano priest Fr. Brian Brigoli said he knows that his  mission as a “man of God” requires him to  stay healthy. At 36, he finds time in his busy…

Hoping for good weather, organizers offer eggs, prayers

07/31/2015

For organizers of the weekend’s  Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines, the weather come race day will be a crucial factor for the success of the event. Bad weather can pose safety issues and could even  lead to the…

A family affair in Ironman PH

07/30/2015

A family that runs, bikes, and swims together stays healthy forever. This is the Sacris family motto as they prepare to compete in the upcoming Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines this Sunday. Andrei Sacris, the eldest among the…

Medical team doing everything to ensure safe race

Irish D. Torres 07/30/2015

The medical team tasked to ensure safety in the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines is making sure that all bases are covered for the big event slated this Sunday in Cebu. The race starts at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort…

High occupancy for Mactan resorts

Marc Eric Cosep 07/30/2015

Hotels and resorts in Mactan are enjoying high occupancy this week because of the upcoming Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines. The international triathlon event will have its starting and finish line at the plush Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and…

John Philip Dueñas shares tips on how to get ready for a triathlon race

Glendale G. Rosal 07/29/2015

Triathlon 101 Did you ever wonder what it takes to be a triathlete? This Sunday, 2,618 triathletes from 52 countries will be in Cebu to join the biggest triathlon race in Asia, the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman…

Meet the Ironman 70.3 Pros

Glendale G. Rosal 07/28/2015

MALE PRO Brent Mcmahon (Canada) Defending champion of Cobra Ironman 70.3 Philippines; two-time Olympian                   Craig Alexander (Australia)   2008, 2009 & 2011 Ironman Triathlon World Champion; course record…

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