Manila, Sept. 16 -- The ASICS META: Time: Trials (MTT) Philippines, a unique 10K race that focuses on personal performance rather than traditional competition, is set on Oct. 19 at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite.

The ASICS Running Club (ARC), the official training ground for MTT participants, offers structured programs led by seasoned coaches Precious Aguilar, Jasper Tanhueco and Dean Ellison Cunanan.

"For beginners, we focus on setting personal goals - whether it's a first 5K or a new 10K PR. It's about progress, not just speed," Aguilar, a former track and field athlete, said in a news release Tuesday.

"It's always 'you versus you.' Our pace groups help runners train at their current level while aiming higher," Cunanan, a former co...