RUN YOUR FIRST 5K - Free Workouts for Running

I remember the first time I ran my first 5K, it was so exhilarating! But I didn't always enjoy running, in fact....I actually hated it! So what was it that helped me gain interest in running?

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Well, I don't really want to bore you with all the details, but long story short, my brother introduced me into a mud run in North Carolina which was called the Warrior Dash, and when I crossed the finished line, I was hooked! That was in early 2011, and I've been running ever since!

I wanted to post this blog about "running your first 5K" to help others who either want to find a fun way to get active, and/or incorporate resistance training to become more fit to complete a 5K. Let's face it, most runners do not do any weight training because they feel that they will gain weight and it might slow them down. Although that is partially true, I'm not talking about being a bodybuilder here =). Adding resistance training during your runs, will help build a stronger core, and help you become a more well-rounded athlete. Even if you don't want to be an athlete, and you just want to be healthy, then this will be a fun way to do it. 

I think the part about that I like about this program is that it is developed by the company that I am affiliated with (for about 10 years now), and it incorporates indoor workouts with running outside which is what I love the most, being outdoors. If you prefer indoor workouts, you will love it as it will also give you the option of using a treadmill. 

I know that there are a ton of 5K run training programs out there, but not many of them incorporate resistance training, and nutritional advice from top industry professionals. Is this the best 5K training program out there? It all depends on you, but I can tell you from only my experience that having a complete package is the key, something that I didn't have when I started.

Let me share a quick video with you that gives you a glimpse of the 5K training program called the "30 Day Breakaway", check out the video below =) 

30 Day Breakaway

So what do you guys think?

I know that you may have a lot of questions, or still might be on the fence about starting....I completely get it =) So let me give you more details to help you learn more about the program, and what is included. 

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET STARTED?

Depending on your situation, goals, budget, the best way that I feel to get started is the right way. The 30 Day Breakaway Challenge Pack includes everything that you need to get started such as: VIP Early Access (if before March 2021), Shakeology, Beachbody on Demand Membership, Running Belt, Resistance Loops, and all the program materials such as calendar and schedule etc. 

On top of all that, if you start with a challenge pack, you will also get the Ultimate Portion Fix and 2B Mindset Streaming programs to help with your nutrition (which is 80% of your success), the portion fix containers and other trackers that will help you with your journey. 

Please also note that I will also be your personal online coach and accountability partner as well, so you would not be going at it alone =). 

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WHAT IF I ALREADY HAVE A BEACHBODY ON DEMAND MEMBERSHIP?

You can upgrade and get purchase the VIP Early Access for the 30 Day Breakaway (available Oct 19th) which retails for $49.95 (streaming only). If you would like the accessories bundle that would be an extra $69.95 retail. Please note that doing it this way, you will not get the extras such as the Ultimate Portion Fix and 2B Mindset Streaming programs along with the accessories that come with those programs. With the challenge or completion pack, you would receive all of this in a bundle which would ultimately save you up to $300 depending on which challenge pack you choose. 

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WHEN WILL 30 DAY BREAKAWAY BE INCLUDED IN THE BOD MEMBERSHIP?

On March 2021, the 30 Day Breakaway program will officially be included in the Beachbody on Demand library. So before that date, the only way to have access is through a Challenge Pack or ViP Early Access upgrade through your existing BOD membership. 

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I WANT TO GET STARTED NOW WITH A CHALLENGE PACK, HOW DO I START?

That's great, just click here to find the best option for you! 

My recommendations:

- Best Option: The Deluxe Challenge Pack (everything you need)

- Good option: Challenge Pack with Shakeology Nutrition or Performance Challenge Pack

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So I know that's quite a bit to take in, but if you have any other questions, feel free to connect with me, and I will be happy to get you started and help you throughout your journey. 

Me with Ultra Marathon and Legend Dean Karnazes

For a bonus, I have included some FREE workouts to try which will give you a taste of how fun the 30 Day Breakaway will be. Enjoy the workouts, and please reach out to me when you are ready to get started, looking forward to running with you! =) 

30 Day Breakaway Sample Workout

 

30 Day Breakaway Sample Workout from TeamBeachbody on Vimeo.

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Sample Audio Workout

30 Day Breakaway Sample Audio Run from TeamBeachbody on Vimeo.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE: Now do you seriously need to do the 30 Day Breakaway Challenge to complete a 5K? Absolutely not! I mean running is one of the best things to do to get fit because it's FREE! If you were to ask me why the 30 Day Breakaway then??? Here's what I can say, it is an amazing program for people who do better with structure in their workouts and training, but at the same time need options for customizing and keeping things fresh. It's also for someone who enjoys and does better with real people keeping them accountable. The 30 Day Breakaway will help you learn more about running and how fun it can actually be if done correctly. Running for success is more than just running alone....it is about nutrition (how to fuel your body and what to eat), it is consistency, it is commitment, it is about incorporating other workouts to help you run better, but most of all, it's about getting started! =) 

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Have fun my friends, and keep on running!!! =) 

Staycation at Paniman Beach - Ternate, Cavite Philippines

 

Oh how we have all missed traveling!

Although the pandemic is still upon us, at least it still is here in the Philippines, we are able to move around more freely, of course still following by the Covid-19 guidelines from the government. 

After my daughter Penelope's birthday last month, we decided to go out to Paniman Beach, a hidden gem in Ternate, Cavite Philippines. We chose this place because it is pretty secluded, and not very many people are there at any given time. There is plenty of room for us to roam around, so keeping distant from others would be easy. Actually, when we arrived, there was only one other family there, and so we had the beach all to ourselves, which we really, really liked. 

This was actually the first time that Arlene and Baby Pippa was able to go out and explore since the pandemic started, so it was nice to be able to take them there, if only for a day. Arlene's friend also joined us, and we had a great time. 

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Ending the day with a trip to Mountain Coffee in Ternate, Cavite was also great. With strict Covid-19 rules, we surprisingly felt very safe there. We only stayed for about 15 minutes, and decided to just enjoy our coffee and snacks on the way home. 

It was a nice day =) 

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Time to UNSTRESS =)

I don't know about you guys, but there are a lot of times in my life depending on what is going on, I can get a bit stressed. 

I know that there is a such thing as "good" stress, but what I'm talking about doesn't feel good at all =) 

For a lot of people, including some of my friends and family, we are always looking for ways to cope with stress in our lives. Unfortunately, some people turn to unhealthy habits such as smoking, drugs and consuming alcohol, which are all temporary solutions which most of us know can make matters even worse. I know this from experience because I used to drink all the time when things weren't going good in my life which led me to becoming a borderline alcoholic. Thank goodness I was able to get away from all of that with the help of close friends and living a healthier lifestyle. But it wasn't easy. 

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Even though I was able to get out of that unhealthy lifestyle, I..even till this day, I can still endure stress in my life. These days, most of my stress comes from not making goal achievements set out for myself, finances that go up and down, the Covid-19 Pandemic, not being able to travel like before, the stress of being the man of the house (the protector), Dad stress =), and just everyday things that can slowly build up. 

I am always looking for other ways to cope without going back to my unhealthy habits, and it has been quite the struggle. 

When the company that I work with came out with a new meditation program, I thought to myself, I should give this a try. In the past, meditation was always hard for me because it is difficult for me to stand still. My mind is ALWAYS going a million miles a minute, and I can get easily distracted. 

As I am getting older, I am understanding more and more about keeping things simple in my life, and resting my mind and body when it needs it. So with this newfound mentality, I think that it may be easier for me now to give meditation a try once again. 

For me, meditation is really just about making time for yourself without any distractions. But it really goes even deeper than that as I am founding out. I am learning about controlled breathing, and really leaving reality. I think it takes me a lot longer for me to meditate as sometimes I just keep thinking about what I need to do =). I have to really fight to get away and forget about everything that is going on, and eventually I do. 

Meditation for me is a challenge like some of my workouts. For example, yoga is very difficult for me, but I do it anyways. This is no different. I think that the more I do it on a daily basis, it will eventually get easier, and one day I can finally be relaxed. I am really looking forward to that. 

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The idea of being totally relaxed and not stressed is something that I need in my life. 

And that is why I chose to get UNSTRESS. =) Do you need to unstress? 

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TAKING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE - Should you do it?

Take Your Business Online

By 2040, 95% of purchases will be made online. What does this mean to you?

If you are thinking about owning your own business, then this means that having an online presence is imperative to succeeding in the business world. With the recent pandemic making a strong negative impact all over the world, it just makes even more sense to learn how to take your business to the future. 

Does this mean that your business will be recession proof? 

I don't think that there really is a 100% recession proof business model. When the Covid-19 Pandemic hit us on all corners of the globe, I believe everyone was affected in one way or the other. I can attest to this because although I had a business that did fairly well during the outbreak, my other business went non-existent. So in my opinion, it is very important to create multiple sources of income, and if you only have once source from the start, I would recommend creating multiple stream within that source. Here's an example:

If you own a restaurant, I suggest having a delivery service where you can present your menu online, or try even selling retail merchandise via social media or a website. Another way to create another stream with a restaurant is to start a youtube channel, and provide cooking tip, advice and recipes. These are just a few ways to turn one source of income to multiple sources, so if anything happens, you will have another way to produce and help your bottom line. 

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Why I took my business online. 

Many years ago, I visiting Europe and backpacked 5 countries in 30 days. It was such an eye-opening experience that I ventured to try to find a way to create an income that would allow me to travel and work at the same time. It took me almost 10 years to finally build something that was sustainable and consistent to where I could travel anywhere and still earn income. 

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I currently have several online businesses that I enjoy. From affiliate marketing, direct selling, youtube, digital services, and videography, I surely keep myself busy. Whatever you do, my biggest advice is to enjoy what you are doing. Be passionate, and don't be afraid to take breaks. =) 

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So what is your goal? 

Are you thinking about starting a new business, or taking an existing business online? Are you already an entrepreneur and looking for a way to create a digital product to sell to potential clients? If any of these resonate with you, then I encourage you to go for it. It will be a long, but fruitful journey if you are committed and passionate enough. 

Taking your business online is probably the best decision that I ever made. And I hope that you find your path. If you have any questions for me, feel free to shoot me a message, I'd be happy to connect and lead you in the right direction. 

My recommendation:

I suggest taking a look at this online course called "Take Your Business Online". You will learn a ton of stuff, here's some examples:

- Learning how to build your own website

- Getting traffic to your online business

- Branding

- Targeting your audience

- Social media marketing

- Keeping track of your success

You will be taught by some of the top leaders in the industry with proven track records. But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourself! =) 

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Anyways, to answer the question about taking your business online, I would say, ABSOLUTELY! 

Stay safe my friends, and best of luck with your new ventures!!! =) 

Looking forward to your success! 

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What Running Means to Me

To be honest my friends, I don't know where to start. 

How do I create a post that really explains what running means to me without writing a book? I shall try. 

It all started when I just finished a workout program what was given to me by my brother back in 2010. Prior to that, I was in the nightclub business for over 8 years or so, which led me to a life of drinking, late night partying, and eating tons of junk food. My brother saved my life by sharing his fitness journey with me, I knew I had to do something, so I eventually committed to a healthy lifestyle for 90 days. With that, I was able to get my fit back, so fit that I think I was in better shape than when I was in high school, and I was in my 40's. 

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Living the healthy lifestyle is like an addiction as well. Most people I know, including myself were always looking for something to do to stay active, and not to get bored with the same workout routine. And yet again, my brother comes to the rescue and introduces a sport to me called "obstacle course racing". That was my formal introduction to running. Before that, the only running that I did was back in high school during P.E. I hated running with a passion! 

Long story short, I started incorporating runs into my workouts and started having even better results. I even won some podiums in running events of all distances, as well as obstacle course racing! This newfound interest led me to a project that I started called OCRTUBE. With this venture, I was able to travel around the world and film the fastest obstacle course racing athletes on the planet. It wasn't that easy. In order for me to create these videos, I had to also stay in shape, and do a lot of running and hiking. My quest for running led me to covering some of the most prestigious events around the world. 

On top of that, running and working out kept me sane. I say this because life isn't perfect, we all know this. Real life challenges, ups and downs always tend to show up and try to kill our mojo, and it has for me, so many times that it is quite impossible to count. You always hear about the "runners high", and I'll be straight up with you, because I'm not sure if I ever had that. What I did have was the feeling after the run that made me feel so good like after a workout that took hours to commit too! It was just that sense of accomplishment, like crossing the finish line at a running event, it just felt amazing....and addicting! 

And for the truth....=) I'm an average human being. I get lazy, and I don't always set goals. I know what I have to do, but don't always pursue them. But one thing is for sure, I eventually get off my ass with the help of the right people who I surround myself with. If there is one thing I can say about commitment.....it is this: find the right people who will support you no matter what. When I didn't feel like running or working out, I always had my friends text messaging me, or annoying me on some facebook support group telling me that I need to get my ass in gear, but it worked!  

With Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes

Running isn't at all glamorous. Running isn't easy, but it's easier when you have a good support team keeping you accountable. Running isn't the magic pill to happiness, it's your mindset. 

For me, running is a great way to set yourself free from whatever is going on in your life. It will always be there for you if you want and need it. It doesn't judge you, or make you feel like crap (well it depends ha ha). Running isn't a way to run away from your problems, it's a way to help you conquer them. And I've conquered a ton since I started running in my life. 

Yes, so in a nutshell, this is what running has done for me, and what it means to me. If you're a runner, please share with me what it has done for you, I'd love to hear your story. 

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I will be starting a FREE online group for people who would like to start running, or running again, you know who you are =). Whether you would like to train for a 5K, or you just want to run, this group will be for you. Heck it's really for everyone! =) 

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If you would like to join me, please feel free to contact me (fb connect here). Spots are always limited so don't wait, it will be fun. And don't worry, if you have any questions, I will help you with any questions that you may have. Stay safe, and see you all soon!

   

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Healthy Mango Ice Cream - Quick and Easy!

Hey guys, I just wanted to share this Healthy Mango Ice Cream recipe from my fiancé. We made this the other day and it came out perfect. You only need 3 ingredients, and a blender and you're good to go!

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Here's a simple video to watch, and you can get the FULL RECIPE in her video description. Please let me know how you liked it, see you all soon! =) 

Healthy Mango Ice Cream from home!

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FAQ'S - New Updates for 2020!

Hi everyone, hope all of you have been doing well! 

I am posting this quick blog because I have had some questions lately asking me about what I've been up to, so I decided to make a quick post about some updates =) As with most of you, this pandemic has brought on challenges and has delayed many projects for me. The most important thing is that I am healthy and alive, not sick and able to stay strong for my family. Thank you all for always staying in touch and checking up on me, I am grateful to have friends like all of you!

So without further ado, let the FAQ's begin =)

1.  Where are you currently living? 

I am currently still in the Philippines. My original plan was to bring my family from here to the USA by the end of the year, but this has come to a halt due to the pandemic.

2. What are your plans for the rest of 2020? 

Most of my video projects have all been cancelled, and most international borders are closed for foreign travel, so the plan is to stay in the Philippines and just continue my work online as a freelancer. I have started a couple projects since the pandemic to help cover the loss of work from cancelled video projects. Fortunately, I have online work which helps produce income for me and my family on a weekly basis, but working on multiple streams is what I am focused on as a safety net. 

3.  Are you still a Beachbody Coach?

Absolutely! This year marks almost 10 years being an online Beachbody Coach. I still help people with their health and fitness, mostly providing online options that can help them live more active lifestyles. My recommendations are based on my past experiences, so I never encourage anyone to do anything that I have never done before. 

Being an online Beachbody Coach also helps me stay sane during this pandemic. If anything, being more active at home is what I've been doing, and it's definitely much more fun with all of you. Feel free to message me if you would like some health and fitness options with no requirements to purchase anything. It's never been a good time to start a fitness journey, so let's do this together! 

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4. What's going on with OCRTUBE.com? 

For those of you who are not familiar with OCRTUBE, it basically is a video project where I travel the world and spread the love about obstacle course racing through video media. This project has come to a halt as I am not able to travel. The goal is to resume sometime in 2021, and help these companies get back on their feet. I am definitely looking forward to filming all over the world again, but for now, safety first with my family. 

5.  When will you be back in the USA?

That is something that I am really not sure about at this time. It would have to be whenever the international borders open up, and I am free to travel, and come back to the Philippines. I am still in the process of doing paperwork to bring my family from here to the USA, but with the US Embassy and other offices here closed due to "in and out" lockdowns, it has been quite a challenge. So a very short answer would be "I don't know" =). Once borders open, maybe early 2021, and then hopefully bring my family to the USA with me at the end of 2021, or early 2022. We shall see! 

6.  What projects are you working on now?

Aside from my affiliate marketing and online freelancing business, I have started a couple new youtube channels, and have also been active with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. The goal is to not spread myself out too thin, so I have been investing my time with things that I am more familiar with as to not take away from the channels that are producing income for my family. Creating multiple sources of income have always been in my blood, but at the same time, only dabbling in things that I know can and will produce. Feel free to message me about partnering with me on some upcoming projects! You can always connect with me on facebook here! 

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7.  Once the borders open up, what are you looking forward to the most? 

Well, there are a number of things, but the most important thing right now is to complete the paperwork in order for me to bring my family to the USA, and then I am very excited to see my daughter in Florida, it's been way too long. A big dream of mine is to unite my fiancé and my daughter here in the Philippines with my daughter in Florida, for me...that is the ultimate goal right now. 

I think that's about it guys! If i missed anything, I can and will most likely do another update blog. Until then, stay safe everyone and hope to see you all soon! 

Arnel