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'Running faster...', Multisport 101


FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City - Multisport, the Philippines' only free magazine for running, cycling and swimming enthusiasts hosted their first leg of this years' Multisport 101 Camp last May 25, 2013 with running coaches Titus Salazar and Michelle Estuar sharing their expertise on proper form and running techniques.
It was the organizers first leg of the camp where it focuses on running. Michelle Estuar, the ultramarathon coach and the running ambassador of Skechers Philippines shared a set of strengthening exercises that will surely build a runner to become stronger and faster. She mentioned about (1) Squats for 1 minute hold. (2) Plank exercise with each arms and legs alternately extended. (3) Side Lunges, 4) Step-up exercise, (5) Agility ladder exercise; lastly (6) Speed exercise + running backwards to be done twice a week in order to see the improvement. 
While Coach Titus Salazar, a certified IAAF level 4 coach shared his proficiency on coaching aspiring runners of any shape, size, and age that even an amputee runner, Rais Subijano swears an improvement to her sport. He shared the importance of posture with knees slightly bent and in-line with the chin as well as your arms locked 90 degrees and harmoniously swinging alternately along with the feet. He also added the importance of landing at the ball of your feet in order to facilitate better bouncing ability, hence, running faster and more efficient.

Coach Titus Salazar shared an importance of landing at the ball of your feet when running for a better bounce and shock.  
After both coaches shared their respective discussion with the participants, a 3K and 5K run was set off around Bonifacio High Street applying what they learned. 
The next leg of the camp will be on 29 0530 June, 2013 and will focus more on biking. Those interested for the upcoming event may visit the Multisport Philippines Facebook page or follow @MultiSportPH on Twitter.

UPDATE: The MultiSport 101 Camp Biking Leg will be on June 29, 2013 (Saturday) from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Bonifacio High Street Activity Area. This camp will be facilitated by Coach Jay Valencia and Coach Patrick Joson. For more info, e-mail ms101camp2013@gmail.com.

 Multisport Magazine annual subscription is priced at Php 240.00 while the registration of the upcoming event may or may not have free registration. Will keep you posted soon. 

 On the other note, if you are eager to learn more about becoming a student of Coach Titus Salazar. He is actually conducting his own clinic at the Philsports Arena three times a week. More info here. 

Maintaining the best physical fitness health possible is vital in the reserve force since we never know when duty calls. If we are called to report at any time, our bodies would be at its best to serve the country.

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