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The Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon: A Primer to The Cobra Ironman 70.3 (Part 2)

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
Have you signed up for the race?
If you were able to confirm your registration, CONGRATULATIONS! In doing so, you show willingness to dedicate yourself to accomplishing a seemingly insurmountable goal over the next few months. It will take discipline, some creativity, and a ton of persistence to successfully tackle the event. It will be difficult but it definitely won’t be impossible. To help you prepare for the season ahead, let me give you another set of tips on what to do.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon: A Primer for the Cobra Ironman 70.3 (Part 1)

When I joined the latest iteration of the Cobra Ironman 70.3 held in Cebu, I noticed there were lots of new faces in this event. While there were still a heapload of veterans who signed up, I would say that a considerable amount of first-timers/newbies joined this time around.

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The Evolution of Training

Back in July during the Multisport.ph cover pictorial, I had the opportunity to chat with Frank “The Legend” Lacson and discuss the history of triathlon here in the Philippines. Over the course of our discussion, I enriched my knowledge about its heritage and culture.

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All Roads Lead to Cebu: Cobra Ironman 70.3 Race Recap

Since its debut four years ago, the Ironman 70.3 in Cebu has been my “A race”, it is the event that has the utmost priority and value. All my workouts, tune up races, and extraneous activities revolve around it. In fact, “all roads lead to Cebu” is a common phrase that’s thrown around through the course of my season.
What does it mean to have an A race?

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Ironman 70.3 Race Preview

It’s almost August once again and for a lot of triathletes, one thing comes to mind, Cobra Ironman 70.3 in Cebu. On its fourth year in this particular venue, a lot of athletes are already familiar with the event. This race primer is designed for those who are new to the course and for veterans who wish to aim for a personal record.