LNU SCUAA 2013: Run for a Purpose

                Tacloban City- In line with the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA), Leyte Normal University as the host had conducted a fun run activity on October 13, 2013 at 4 AM.

                According to the organizers of this event, there were 371 registered runners. For the 5 kilometers (5k) run: 165 runners, 3k: 80, 10k: 82, and 21k: 44.  21k was divided into two categories: 21kA for age 30 below and 21kB for age 31 above.

                Medals were given to the best runners. Sajed Salameda(5k), Melvin Sermonit(10k),  Hubert Tolibas(21kA), and Alvin Plimaco(21kB) were considered the best runners for their respective category.

                An intriguing Grade 2 pupil of STEFTI named Renzo Cahincoy had finished his 5k run successfully.  When he was asked why he joined the fun run, he replied that it was his parents who encouraged him. He added that he is happy that he joined this activity.

                Meanwhile, Angel Nebrija, a 5k runner was awarded considering the first girl to finish the race.

                In an interview with the LNU sports director Mr. Jed Lerios, he emphasized that aside from promoting physical fitness, the said event has a purpose of addressing the public that LNU is hosting this year’s SCUAA Meet. He added that their preparation had started 6 months ago.

                The race route started from Paterno St. and ended still in the said street and different destinations were given to the runner depending on the no. of kilometers they have to run. For the 3k: LNU Paterno, Avenida Veteranos, Real, Justice Romualdez, Rizal, Avenida Veteranos, and lastly back to LNU Paterno; for the 5k: LNU Paterno, Sta. Cruz, Independencia, Real, Magsaysay Blvd, Senator Enaje, Justice Romualdez, Rizal, Avenida, and back to LNU Paterno; for the 10k: LNU Paterno, Sta. Cruz, Juan Luna, Independencia, Real, Robinsons, Real, J. Romualdez, and LNU Paterno; and for the 21k: from LNU Paterno, Sta. Cruz, Juan Luna, Independencia, Real, Marasbaras, Government Center, Mac Arthur Landing, Manlurip, San Jose, Coca- Cola, Real, J. Romualdez, Rizal, Avenida, Paterno, Sta. Cruz, Salazar, Aquino Avenue, LNU Paterno.

                Before the Fun Run activity started, the participants conducted a warm up exercise led by the MAPEH majors.

                The activity was sponsored by the province of Leyte, City of Tacloban, Rotary Club of Tacloban, DBP, Land Bank, Philippine Red Cross, Pepsi, Smart, Kawasaki, Nestle, PCSO, LMWD, CNE Construction, canto fresco, Bukid Outdoor Shop, and Paru Parong Bukid Nature Conservation Center.