Kenya’s Kiptum sets new world marathon record 

10/09/2023

Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s world record to win Sunday’s Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds while Dutch runner Sifan Hassan won in the second-fastest women’s time in history. Kiptum crushed the old world record of 2:01:09 set…

Cebu’s Kay Cundangan wins in Bohol Marathon

Brian J. Ochoa, Dale Rosal 08/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s Kay Cundangan topped the women’s race of the Bohol International Marathon held last Sunday, August 27, 2023. Cundangan clocked three hours, 17 minutes, and 40 seconds to secure the women’s crown. “Getting up early…

#MotherRunner Mary Joy Tabal shares how it is to be a mom

Brian J. Ochoa 05/14/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Olympian Mary Joy Tabal has overcome a lot of obstacles throughout her running career. The multi-titled marathoner from Barangay Guba, here has endured pain from losing a loved one just before a national race, survived…

Man dies after competing in London Marathon

Reuters 04/26/2023

A 45-year-old man died while traveling home after taking part in Sunday’s London Marathon, race organizers said in a statement. Steve Shanks, from Nottingham, was an experienced runner who finished the race in two hours, 53 minutes,…

52-year-old Boljoon, Cebu native finishes Boston Marathon in less than 4 hrs

Glendale G. Rosal 04/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Cebuano long-distance runner Segundino Cardines showed his old winning form by finishing one of the world’s most prestigious and gruelling footraces, the Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023. The 52-year old Cardines who is…

Organizers of December foot race eye another fun run this year

Glendale G. Rosal 02/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- The Kalinangan Youth Foundation, Inc. (KALFI) plans to hold another fun run this year following its successful inaugural running event, “KALFIT Race to Fitness” last December at the Cebu Business Park.  KALFIT Cebu Working…

Sports trainers to runners: Check your body condition first before joining fun runs, marathons

Glendale G. Rosal 02/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Always check yourself before joining a fun run.  This was the most important tip from two of Cebu’s well-known sports trainers in Arvin Loberanis and Roger Potot. The tip for runners was given…

Death of cop during fun run prompts PRO-7 exec’s call: Prepare first before joining ‘marathons’

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a policeman collapsed and died during a fun run here in Cebu early Sunday morning, Feb. 5, participants of strenuous activities like marathons are encouraged to make sure first that they are…

Police dies during marathon in Cebu

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A police officer died after he collapsed while joining a fun run that traversed the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) in Cebu City early morning on Sunday, February 5. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard…

Tabal to run in OSIM Sundown Marathon Singapore this May

Glendale G. Rosal 02/04/2023

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — After a triumphant return to running last year, Cebu’s Marathon Queen Mary Joy Tabal eyes her first international race this year in Singapore. Tabal will be seen in action in the upcoming…

Tabal to runners: Don’t pressure yourselves, just enjoy the run

Glendale G. Rosal 01/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Don’t pressure yourself and just enjoy the experience,” this is the advice from the country’s most accomplished female marathoner, Mary Joy Tabal for those running in the Cebu City Marathon 2023 on Sunday…

It’s green and go for Sunday’s Cebu City Marathon 2023

Glendale G. Rosal 01/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Not a single stone is left unturned in preparing for Sunday’s Cebu City Marathon 2023 which will start and finish at the SM Seaside City Cebu. A total of 8,362 runners will answer…

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