We're a community united by passion for endurance sports and dedicated to growing stronger together.
Our History
Meet The Team
Elite performance meets visionary leadership — the architects behind UniTri
Alex Macalinao
Founder and Chairman
Guinness World Record holder and Certified Ironman Coach, inspiring athletes to exceed limits and achieve extraordinary endurance goals.
3 years of Triathlon coaching
🏆 Top Major Races• Full Ironman Israel 2022
• Spartan Trifecta World Championship 2022
• Guinness World Record (31 hrs 3 mins longest static cycling 2022)
Jocelyn Macalinao
Co-Founder and Assistant Captain
Endurance athlete and community matriarch, inspiring excellence on the racecourse while nurturing the heart of the UniTri family.
5 years leading the community in trainings / 7 years of personal running journey
🏆 Top Major Races• T100 Full Distance
• Sir Baniyas Middle Distance
• 70.3 Turkey
• 2x Full Marathon
Gerard Palmero
Co-Founder, Marketing & Collab Head, Run Leader
Endurance athlete, certified running coach, and collaboration leader, inspiring athletes to explore their limits and beyond.
Run and Bike Leader for the past 4 years
🏆 Top Major Races• Full Ironman Race (Busselton, Australia)
• 5x 70.3 Ironman Races (Israel, Oman, Bahrain, Turkey, Sunshine Coast Australia)
• T100 Race Dubai
• Dubai Marathon
• ADNOC Marathon
CDA Licensed Behavior Analyst, Sketching, and Travel
Jong
Co-Founder
Personal Trainer and endurance athlete pushing the boundaries of physical performance.
3 years of personal training experience
🏆 Top Major Races• Full Ironman Philippines & Israel
• Spartan Trifecta World Championship
• Guinness World Record (31 hrs 3 mins longest static cycling 2022 Challenge)
• Sir Baniyas Full Distance
Ann
Co-Founder
Advocate of intentional parenting, a homeschooler, and a dedicated leader.
• 2x ADNOC Marathons
• Grit and Tonic Triathlon
• Hudayrat Triathlon
Beginner Fitness coach, Entrepreneur (beauty industry), Leading religious family ministry
Madelyn Morales
Co-Founder
Multi-sport endurance athlete dedicated to continuous development.
• T100
• Half Ironman
• Marathon
• Half Oceanman
Gym, professional skills development, movie dates with family
Gecz Navarro
Team Captain, Finance Manager, Run Coach & Leader
Leading from the front as Team Captain and Running Coach, she embodies the relentless pursuit of excellence and inspires others to reach their full potential.
Coaching for a year
🏆 Top Major Races• GOAT 100KM Ultra Trail Run
• T100 Sprint
• ADNOC Marathon
Badminton, Singing, and Dancing
Yvonne
Captain (2024-2025)
Former Captain who led the team with dedication and vision.
Known for building cohesive teams and fostering a culture of excellence.
🏆 Top Major Races• ADNOC Full Marathon 2023
• T100 Dubai 2024
• Oceanman Dubai 2024
Majel Padilla
Run Head Coach
Certified TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach focused on developing disciplined, consistent, and high-performing athletes.
5 years as a Running Coach and 1 year as a Triathlon Coach
🏆 Top Major Races• 70.3 Ironman Races
• T100 Full Dubai
• Dubai Marathon
Colouring, taking care of her 3 cats
JV Ladesma
Run Coach and Leader
Guiding athletes through structured training, mentorship, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Tokyo Marathon
• T100 Full Dubai
• ADNOC Marathon
• Dubai Marathon
Joy Chicano
Run Leader
Helping athletes build confidence and resilience through guidance, support, and shared experience.
• Last One Standing Ultra
• 100km GOAT Ultra
• Translantau 80km by UTMB
• Phong Nha Wild Trail 70km
• ADNOC Marathon
Fashion Designer and Hiker
Angelica Mendoza
Run Leader
Inspiring runners to achieve their goals through dedication, positivity, and community spirit.
• Sharjah Aquathlon (3rd overall)
• Valencia Marathon
• Mushrif Park Half Marathon (3rd in Age Category)
Val
Run Leader
Encouraging athletes to grow stronger through consistency, perseverance, and teamwork.
• Berlin Marathon 2025
• Dubai Marathon
• ADNOC Marathon
• Istanbul Marathon 2017
Rane
Run Leader
Supporting runners of all levels through encouragement, consistency, and community leadership.
• T100 Dubai
• 70.3 Ironman Dubai
• Dubai Marathon
Toni
Run Leader
Dedicated member of the UniTri run leadership team.
• T100 Dubai
• Ajman Triathlon
• Oceanic Khorfakan Triathlon
• Gric Tonic Triathlon
Mark Angelo Diva
Swim Head Coach
Leading swimmers toward excellence through expert coaching, discipline, and continuous development.
• 2x Ironman 70.3
• 2x Sir Baniyas Middle Distance
• 1x T100 Full Distance
• 1x 10KM Oceanman
• 1x 5KM Oceanman
Playing Badminton and Volleyball
Charlie
Swim Head Coach
Developing confident and capable swimmers through guidance, technique, and performance-focused training.
Expert in stroke analysis and structured development.
Alfred Denzo Jr.
Swim Leader
Experienced endurance athlete focused on building confident, capable swimmers.
• 4x Full Marathon
• 2x Ironman 70.3
• 2x T100 Full Distance
• 1x Sir Baniyas Middle Distance
• 2x 5km OWS (Oceanman, OMGAD)
Choral Singing and Playing Guitar
Ron Valdez
Swim Leader
Supporting athletes in building confidence, efficiency, and endurance in the open water.
• 2x Ironman 70.3
• 2x World Triathlon Championships
• 1x T100 Full Distance
• 3x Full Marathon
• 2x 5km Oceanman
Dragon Boat Racing
Jonalyn Dagunan
Swim Leader
Helping athletes grow their skills and confidence through guidance, encouragement, and community spirit.
• Ironman 70.3
• T100 Dubai
• Sir Baniyas Middle Distance
People Practices (HR) in the Healthcare Industry
Elaine
Swim Leader
Dedicated member of the UniTri swim leadership team.
• 1x 2Km Arena OWS
• 1x 1.6km OWS (Podium - Age Category)
Choral Singing and Playing Guitar
Wy
Bike Team Leader
Leading the cycling team through experience, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Expert in group ride dynamics, peloton structure, and race tactics.
Antonette
Bike Lead
Fostering a strong, consistent, and supportive cycling community.
• Ajman Tri
• Swim Beyond the Sunset
• B2B & ADNOC Half Marathons
Golf, Billiards, and Travel
Fatima
Bike Lead
Passionate cycling leader dedicated to helping athletes build confidence, strength, and consistency on the bike.
Podium-Finisher
🏆 Top Major Races• T100 Full Distance
🌟 Outside the 3 DisciplinesRandom sidequests
Malen
Bike Lead
Supporting cyclists of all levels through encouragement, discipline, and a positive training environment.
• T100 Dubai Sprint (2025)
• T100 Singapore 100km (2026)
• World Dragon Boat Championship Ukraine (2019)
Rane
Bike Leader
Pacing, endurance, and group ride coordination.
Bridging running and cycling expertise for pacing.
Coach K
Head Coach of Strength & Conditioning (S&C)
Building stronger, more resilient athletes through purposeful training and performance-focused conditioning.
Running Coach (15 years), Fitness & Sports Conditioning Coach (16 years), Physiotherapist (18 years), Triathlon Coach (2 years)
🏆 Top Major Races• 20+ Full Marathons (UAE, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia)
• 2x T100 Full Distance
• TNF 100km
• BDM 160km
• 1x Ironman 70.3
Level 3 Educator and Facilitator (lectures for sports nutrition, injuries, movement analysis), Event Coffee Business
Abbie Trinidad
Admin Officer
Ensuring smooth operations through organization, accuracy, and efficiency.
Accounting
Berna
Receivables Coordinator
Supporting financial excellence through accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail.
Key contributor to community financial sustainability.
Ogie Trinidad
Logistics Officer
Ensuring seamless execution of events and operations through reliable planning, coordination, and support.
Expert in strategic event planning and deployment logistics.
Muhammad Ruslailang (Daeng)
Logistics Officer
Supporting the community behind the scenes with dependable coordination, organization, and operational excellence.
• 4x ADNOC Marathon
• SBY Challenge OLY
• Istanbul Marathon
Dragon Boat Racing
Ric Royeca
Web Developer
Dedicated Web Developer bringing digital platforms to life for the UniTri community.
• IM 70.3 Israel & Bahrain
• T100 Dubai
• Hyrox Japan 2026
Content Creation and App Development
Carlos
Head of Creatives
Leading UniTri's creative vision through impactful storytelling, design, and community-driven content.
• T100 Dubai Sprint
• ADNOC Marathon Relay
• Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
Multimedia Arts & Diving
Lovelie Gallo
Content Creator
Capturing and sharing the stories, achievements, and spirit of the UniTri community through engaging content.
• 2x Full Marathon
• SBY Challenge Olympic Distance
Interior Designer
Louriene Macalinao
Assistant Creatives
Swimmer and creative talent, bringing UniTri's stories to life through creative design, engaging content, and visual storytelling.
Key contributor to community multimedia assets.
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