Lapu forms own running team

WITH THE SUCCESS of four of the scheduled nine legs of the Health Run, Lapu-Lapu City Sports and Tourism chairman Harry Radaza said he now has potential runners that can make up the city’s running team.

According to Radaza, also a city councilor, the running event held in different venues around the city has already attracted around 2,000 runners, some of them tricycle drivers and street vendors.

“I am very glad because we have already reached this number,” said Radaza.  “I can see it in their faces that they enjoy the races. In fact, they are asking to extend the distances.”

Radaza said he has already noticed some outstanding runners who have potential to compete in more competitive races to represent Lapu-Lapu.

“Ang ako napili-an kadto pirme nangadaog sa mga previous legs. So dako jud ug possibility nga makaporma ang city ug running team. Dako jud ni nga achievement sa city.”

Radaza organized this running activity last July to promote health and fitness in Lapu-Lapu City.

This Saturday, the fifth leg will be held in barangay Marigondon and barangay Suba. The race will have  2k, 4k and 6.48k categories.

The final leg will be on Nov. 19 with 3k, 6.48k and 10k distances to be held under the Marcelo Fernan Bridge.

Radaza credited the business establishments in the city for helping him with his sports projects, which includes the hosting of two Davis Cup tennis tournaments at the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa and the holding of ALA Boxing Promotions’ Pinoy Pride boxing special at the Hoopsdome.