Les Mills Body Vive

I got a free Les Mills Body Vive VCD in a box of Nestle Fitnesse Whole Wheat Cereal and this will be used for my challenge for the week. My challenge is to spare at least 20 minutes of my time as soon as I get up to follow the cardio moves in the home exercise video. It seems easy and effortless but a great calorie-burning workout indeed.

Wish me luck in this new challenge I am giving to myself. I hope I won't be too lazy.

I am off to run now and before I head out, I had oats and grapes and a little piece of chocolate for breakfast.

How To Treat Blisters

If the tips I posted about preventing blisters did not work for you at all, here are some steps you can try to properly and safely treat them pesky watery blisters to avoid any infection.

1. If the blister has not torn and is full of liquid, pierce it from the side with a sterile needle at its base. Let all the fluid run out. - Make sure the needle is sterile. You may opt to wash it with isopropyl antibacterial alcohol.

2. If the blister has torn already, carefully cut away the loose skin of the blister and treat the area with antiseptic. - Make sure your scissors is also sterile. You don't want any bacteria to get in your open wound.

3. Allow the blister to dry and harden in the open air for as long as you can. - Let it breathe and let your body's healing power do its magic.

4. When you need to resume hiking, put a bandaid or gauze over a torn blister. - Make sure the bandaid or gauze is in place but not too tight.

5. Put a layer of moleskin over the blister area. You may cut a doughnut shaped piece of moleskin that fits around the blister rather than directly on it. - Yeah donut has a hole in the middle so you can probably picture out how the moleskin will look.

6. Keep it clean and sterilized to prevent infection. - I put hydrogen peroxide as such acts as antiseptic and disinfectant to the wound to clean it at the end of the day.

7. If blister does not heal in two-three days, consult your doctor.

Let me know if these work for you. If you have other ways to treat a blister, please feel free to share.

Pinay In Action 2010

I did not register for the Unilab Run for Wellness and since I plan to train again in preparation for Globe Run For Home 2010 I will be joining this run organized by Senator Pia Cayetano. Pink Power yeah!!!

DATE: March 13, 2010
TIME: 6 a.m.
VENUE: SM Mall Of Asia

CONTACT IN CASE OF MORE QUERIES:
09185414269 or pinayinaction2010@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.pinayinaction.com

PRE-REGISTRATION SITE WITH RACE PACKETS:
Maxiworks Bonifacio High Street, and Maxiworks Rockwell
PRE-REGISTRATION FEE: - Php 350.00
RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE: (5a.m.) - Php 450.00

RACE PACKET CONTENT:
1) Race Number
2) Race Shirt
3) Map of Race Routes
4) PIA Fact Sheet

Here are some of the frequently asked questions as published in the Pinay In Action website:

1. When will registration start and until when? Registration will start on February 13 until March 7. After that, only on site registration will be accommodated.

2. Where are the registration areas located? Maxiworks Boni High Street and Maxiworks Rockwell.

3. When will we claim our race packets? Race packets can be picked upon registration starting February 24, 2010.

4. Can a male runner join/win? Yes, he may join the 5km and 10km distances individually as long as he registers with a female participant, and may also join the team event with a female member. He will also get the race packet but it is understood that he will not be eligible to win in any category and that he is encouraged to start behind the female runners.

5. Will male registrants get a race no.? Yes they will be given race nos. but they are not qualified to win any category in the race.

6. Can I register on Race Day? Yes, but it is highly discouraged and it will cost an additional Php 100.00. In the case of Race Day Reg please arrive 45minutes before race start.

7. Is there an on-line registration? Yes, you may visit the event website and click on “Register Now”. Kindly fill up all the required details and click “submit”. You will get an confirmation email of registration and instructions will be given after two (2) days from online registration date.

8. Are we required to wear PIA Race Shirt? The only item you are required to wear on Race Day is the Race Number. But wearing the Race Shirt is a great way to show your support to our causes and will be greatly appreciated.

9. Will there be prizes for the top finishers? There will be cash prizes for the top 5 winners of the 5km and 10km category and Adidas shoes for the top 10 winners of both 5km and 10km.

10. How can I donate and contribute in the advocacy against Breast and Cervical Cancer and Violence Against Women and Children? You may donate Php1,000.00 cash by ticking the box in your registration forms and payment of your donation to the foundation. Whatever the total amount of the funds raised from donations, Pinay In Action will match that same amount and donate it also.

RACE INFO:

FOR 10KM Individual RUN:
1. Start time 6am
2. 2 loops of 5k
3. Awards for Top 10 finishers
4. Male Participants welcome as long as they register with a Female participant.
5. Male Participants not eligible for awards.

FOR 5KM Individual RUN:
1. Start time 6:05am
2. 1 loop of 5k
3. Awards for Top 10 finishers
4. Male Participants welcome as long as they register with a Female participant.
5. Male Participants not eligible for awards.

FOR 1.6KM Team RUN:
1. Start time 6:10am.
2. 1 loop.
3. Rules: One adult and one child (12years and below). At least one team member must be female. Team will run the whole distance together and will start and finish as a team. (Ex: mother-son / father-daughter / aunt-nephew / uncle-niece, etc.)
4. Awards for Top 10 Teams.