5 Types of Destination Races Around the World ! And Boracay is one !

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Lifestyles of people around the world have indeed evolved as people have come to combine leisure with health and fitness in recent years. In fact, destination runs are now regularly organized worldwide.

If you’re looking to tick some places around the world off your bucket list, you can start with any of these.

1. WINE COUNTRY-RACE IN THE U.S.

The Wine Country Half Marathon would definitely suit racers who love to raise and drink a glass of wine. The marathon that is held in wine regions in the States including Santa Barbara, Virginia, and Oregon, among others, also offers a scenic view of vineyards for racers with a wine tasting session and music festival at the end of the marathon.

For more information, click here: http://destinationraces.com/

2. GREAT OCEAN ROAD RUNNING FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA

In the land down under, racers who want a view of the gorgeous beaches in Victoria, Australia are in for a treat with the Great Ocean Road Running Festival that happens in a picture perfect coastal highway. The marathon also offers a variety of race categories including a Kids Gallop (1.5km) that is perfect for the family.

For more information, click here: http://www.greatoceanroadmarathon.com.au/

3. DISNEY-INSPIRED RUN IN PARIS

A Euro dream vacation gets an upgrade thanks to Disneyland Paris’ – Val d d’ Europe Half Marathon Weekend. Families and friends can participate in the race while channeling their favorite Disney characters. Plus, they can also experience a world-class Disney entertainment and take home special Disney finisher medals for a magical day of running in the happiest place on earth.

For more information, click here: http://run.disneylandparis.com/news/bookings-now-open

4. HAWAIIAN MARATHON IN HAWAII

Eyeing on a trip to the picturesque island of Hawaii? The annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon allows racers to see the magnificent view of the island’s natural wonders from its beaches to its volcanic peaks. Adding fun to the race are hula dancers and Hawaiian musicians for a certified Luau entertainment.

For more information, click here: http://www.thekauaimarathon.com/

5. BEACH RUN IN BORACAY, PHILIPPINES

For family and friends who have plans to hit Boracay this summer, a thrilling run on the powdery white sands of the island is what the annual SKYATHON beach run offers.

Organized by SKY Cable and RunRio, SKYATHON lets runners become heroes for Boracay by allowing them to take part in the coral reef planting a few days ahead before the run since coral reef rehabilitation is an advocacy that SKYATHON staunchly supports. In fact, part of the proceeds of SKYATHON will go to the Coral REEFurbishment Project of the Boracay Foundation to help restore Boracay’s damaged coral reefs and maintain the island’s pristine beauty.

SKYATHON will happen on April 22 at the Epic Beach Front (station 2). Aspiring runners can choose from a 3K (P500), 5K (P600), and 10K (P800) beach run. 

Online registration is open until April 10. 

For more information, visitwww.skyathon.com and www.runrio.com/skaython-2017.

The role of Moms play in molding young athletes

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Parents help mold a young athlete, combining home, school, sports and leisure time can be difficult and they help focus young minds and provide the correct balance between activities.

Balance, agility and coordination skills are learned with emphasis on the fun, enjoyment and social aspect of the sport.

Basketball has always been considered the unofficial national sport of the Philippines. Just count the number of basketball courts – makeshift or otherwise – in any given city or barangay and you can surmise how popular the game is among Filipinos. It is no wonder that more and more kids are picking up the sport at younger age.

To help nourish these young athletes’ love and skill for the game, Alaska has again launched the Jr. NBA Philippines 2017.

A partnership between Alaska Milk and NBA Philippines, the Jr. NBA Program aims to cultivate young athletes’ potential through a series of school and open basketball clinics, Regional Selection Camps, a National Training Program and the NBA experience trip. It also seeks to help these young talents form the habit of getting the right nourishment by drinking milk and through leading a healthy and active lifestyle. 

According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), obesity has become one of the most pressing nutritional issues of Filipino children today with about five in 100 Filipino kids who are overweight. Alaska Milk emphasizes the need for children to start leading healthier, energetic and nutritionally-balanced lifestyles through programs like the Jr. NBA Philippines to entice kids to put down their gadgets and pick up a sport instead.

Photo: Vince Custodio Facebook 

And as moms, you can help your budding basketball player reach his or her star athlete potential.

Here’s how you can support your young champ from the sidelines. 

Demonstrate SPORTSMANSHIP. 

Not every game your champ will be in will be as clean as a whistle. Kids will be kids. So, don’t be surprised if they play rough sometimes. Teach your son or daughter to be the “bigger” athlete by taking the high road. If for instance, your kid’s team loses a game or an important point, teach him to refocus instead of losing steam. Train him to reassess what he could have done better and how he can apply it next time.

Learn the game further with your kid. Brush up on some Basketball 101 by going online, watching games or just asking other basketball fans. Before you know it, you both can comment on the directions of the point guard, critique the flow of the movement in the paint, and observe how the team executes zone defense and triangle offense like the best of them.

Emphasize the value of TEAMWORK. 

 Do you remember when you were a kid and you didn’t want to follow rules or just wanted to be let alone? Well chances are, your child will also have a spell and will refuse to go to practice. Be understanding, yet firm. Tell him that he is a crucial part of the team and that he should feel privileged to be part of it. Help him realize the importance of commitment and teamwork.

Cultivate a positive ATTITUDE.

One of the mistakes most parents commit is that they pressure their child to perform well and win the game. Don’t overburden your child by focusing on the outcome of their game. Emphasize to them that what is most important is that they are enjoying every minute of what they are doing. Allow them to discover the highlight of the sport and to fall in love with every aspect of the game because once they’re hooked, their dedication, passion and performance will follow.

Give time and space. Big name athletes didn’t excel in their sport overnight. They practiced, practiced and practiced. If you want your child to reach his potential, don’t be afraid to give him the time and space to practice. Let him dribble away during his spare time, watch and rewind recorded NBA games, or even bring his basketball with him wherever he goes.

Highlight the importance of RESPECT.

In professional sports, athletes are often pitted against each other. While your budding star athlete is still young, make him realize that his only real competition himself. Show him to benchmark against his own personal bests and not see or tag other athletes as “the enemy.”

You also need to become a good example. Leave the coaching to the coaches. Let’s face it, it’s hard to shake off the game even when you get home. Stop yourself from over analyzing each move point by point or from criticizing your kid’s play. Your job as parent is to be their quiet strength and their pillar of support – even when they lost the deciding point. Be an encourager and not their worst critic.

Remember, the most powerful yet simple thing a mother can do for a young athlete is to provide unconditional love and support. Nourish your child in and out of the court. Ensure that your child gets the proper food and nutrition while undergoing training. This helps them perform better by powering up their bodies to function at its optimum and has the “fuel” needed to recover after training day. Drink Alaska Chocolate Powdered Milk Drink. It has energizing nutrients namely, magnesium, calcium and potassium that keep young athletes' bodies in winning form.

And as always, be their number one fan by telling your kid you love them before or after every game, whether they win or lose.

With your love, support, and the proper training and nourishment, your son and daughter has the potential to make it to the big leagues. Help them reach their dreams.

Get the New Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Via Smart Postpaid this April

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Everyone is talking about the Infinity Display of the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. For one thing, this is the first time that we see a fluid-looking display in a smartphone, the bezel is gone! And for another, it’s a thing of beauty to look at.

The buzz actually started earlier today when Samsung launched their latest Galaxy phones. But aside from the immersive screen, S8 and S8+ also boast of exciting new features like the 8-megapixel front camera with autofocus (perfect for selfies), fast face scanning, the virtual assistant called Bixby, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, and the world’s fastest 10nm processor. Needless to say, you can still use this smartphone even in the shower because it’s water and dust-proof with IP68-rated performance.

For the complete features of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ and cool accessories, visit this link: http://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s8/

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will soon be available via Smart Postpaid. Pre-order will begin on April 17, 2017 (Monday). More details about the plans and price will be revealed soon.

For updates, follow @LiveSmart on Twitter or Instagram or like Smart’s Facebook Page.

Easter Eggs-Travaganza At Manila Pavilion Hotel

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Kids and kids at heart are all excited with the thoughts of festivities the Easter Sunday brings. For all the kids and families looking for a short-haul yet warm and luxurious break this Easter, look no further than Manila Pavilion Hotel, located at the heart of Manila.

They will be opening their doors on April 16, 2017 for the whole family to come to have a fun and egg-citing day, where activities and amazing prizes await our guests.

Starting April 1, Patisserie, the French-style pastry shop of the Manila Pavilion will have a line up of different Easter goodies like Surprise Easter Eggs, Easter Egg in a Basket, Easter Bunny, Hen and Rooster with Egg Basket, and special colorful Bunny Lollipops.

Easter Eggs-travaganza will be celebrated at the Alcuaz Function Room 1 and 2 on Easter Sunday, April 16 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Tickets are available for Php 799 nett for kids 4-12 years old and Php 999 nett for adults. Kids 3 and below are free of charge.

It will be a day full of fun-filled activities for the kids and their families with Magic and Balloon Shows, Face Painting, Storytelling, Games, Activities, Surprise gifts and prizes, and Merienda Buffet.

Easter Eggs-travaganza is supported by Timezone, Gardenia Breads, Cherifer, Ped Zinc, Lucky Me! Curly Spaghetti, Fun Ranch, Vita Cubes, Chubby, Lipps, Choco Mucho Minis, Jiggels, Krimstix, Whoopie, Choco Topps Cookie Monster, Doowee, Frootees, Fudgee Bar, Oishi Choco Chug, Oishi Circo, Oishi, Crunchy Karls, Oishi O Puff Chocolate, Oishi O Puff Mango, Oishi O Wow!, Oishi Pillows, Smileys, Chips Delight, Egg Bites, Whatta Tops and many more.

Coaches Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, Sharon Cuneta Team Up In “The Voice Teens”

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Top-rating singing reality show “The Voice” is letting the voices of teens be heard as it opens an all-new season for teens for the first time in Asia soon on ABS-CBN.

Talented artists 13 to 17 years old will take on a musical journey of a lifetime with the guidance of four superstar coaches: Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Sharon Cuneta.

“I don’t know what to expect. I joined the ‘Kids,’ now ‘Teens.’ I’m relaxed. It’s nice to be with people you’ve worked with before. It’s exciting, it’s the beginning of something again,” said the Megastar.

The first edition of “The Voice Teens” recently began taping its blind auditions, the first stage of the competition where teen artists from different parts of the country and the world try to get the coaches to turn around for them with only their voice.

“What I like about the teens and what makes things easier is their age is closer (to ours). You can be more critical. It’s a different game this time around. The teens, I’ll still give them a hard time – it’s my job,” said rock icon coach Bamboo.

Like in previous seasons, the coaches have prepared “possible sales pitches” to woo the artists they want to draft into their respective teams. But according to coach Lea, unexpected things happen during the blind auditions that viewers pay more attention to.

“A lot of the times, no matter what kind of preparation you make, you say things that fight for that person, not having prepared anything. Everything just comes out from the heart and it’s spontaneous. And I think it’s more fun when there’s stuff that you don’t expect, that are unplanned,” said the broadway diva.

Returning coach and popstar royalty Sarah is excited to return to coaching and will do anything to win this season.

“I still feel like a teenager. I think you should be familiar with the current hits because it’s their sound and it seems that a lot of them sound alike. The challenge is, how do you bring out the real them?” she said.

Which team will produce the next “The Voice” grand champion? From what part of the country or the world will the next Mitoy, Jason Dy, Lyca Gairanod, Elha Nympha, and Joshua Oliveros come from?

Watch out for “The Voice Teens” soon on ABS-CBN.