a filipino triathlon coach

School newspaper article written by Paolo Rodriguez, son of our teammate Dino. Thank You!

Recently concluded 2012 Asian duathlon in Subic bay demonstrates our athlete's capability to compete in this event. I first started coaching duathlon in 2004, being new back then, I strongly believe that filipinos are far more gifted naturally in running and cycling, as compared to Australians in swimming.  Team then were composed of cyclists and high school runners. We attempted our first international event in 2005 at the ITU World Duathlon Championship in New Castle, NSW. We finished 29th place with pride and glory for the country, Ryan Mendoza was the first filipino to finished in a World championship level in multisport. Dags Asuncion, Team Mechanic; Senator Pia Cayateno, George Vilog, Jeff Valdez & Ryan Mendoza with Team USA-AG   Our next event was 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Pattaya, Thailand. We brought home gold and bronze medals for Philippines. It was the start of something big for the team, both the suc...

What takes to be a champion? Every athlete wishes to become one, this will take you to a long path and no short cuts. Consider talent as one component, each person has it own gifting. God created us individually, meaning not everybody can be a champion. In triathlon, thousand of age-groupers competes in one event, but there were only three spots for grab, one for the overall champ. Congratulations John Leerams Chicano a.k.a "Rambo", first filipino elite champion 2012 5150 Subic Bay. http://5150philippines.com/ I believe its more difficult to train as age-grouper compare to a elite athlete. We have day jobs, family, and more over pressure on how to budget your toys. Managing your triathlon training and regular job is stressful! The sport of triathlon gives us fulfillment and sense of accomplishments after every race - this makes us a true Champion!   Champion Dad, Champion husband, Champion buddy, Champion in your workplace etc...Demonstrating a good exampl...

ITU Level 2 Certified! TRAP is happy to announce that the following Filipino Coaches have obtained an ITU Level 2 Competitive Coaching Certification after attending a Level 2 Coaching Course in Subic Bay from Jan 30- Feb 3, 2012: George Vilog Melvin Fausto Anthony Lozada Patrick Joson Richie Yusay PJ Rivera Norman Pacual 

Good luck to us! Hope we pass the exams.  Thank you ITU and TRAP