Asian duathlon and the World.

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 success and failure.


 

Analiza Dysangco (Bronze), Popo Nagtalon (4th) , Ryan Medoza (Gold) & August Benedicto (Bronze)

In Asian cup series, Japan usually dominates the race and always a tight battle with the Japs. Fast run strides and quick muscle movements, and not to forget their team strategy.

2012 Subic Bay Asian Duathlon Championships, Team Japan

Philippine team did their job pretty well, they worked together the whole race to get on top. I'm proud to say this boys represents the three generations of my coaching.

Ryan "Badboy" Mendoza, John Leerams "Rambo" Chicano & Javier Robeno

2013 will be a big year for duathlon races for the RP team. Duathlon event is slated be split between Ottawa, Canada and Cali, Colombia in 2013 and will return to Spain in 2014 . Not to forget the annual Powerman Malaysia by Quick Release Adventures.