LONG jump great Elma Muros-Posadas served as special guest during the official launching of the Women’s Run PH, a brand new running event series for women.
Muros-Posadas a 15-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist and acknowledged as the country’s undisputed long jump queen, graced the event held at Kandle Café in Capitol Commons and led the ceremonial run participated by athletes, running enthusiasts, influencers, and sponsors.
Women’s Run PH is a series of running events created to celebrate and empower women through running and will hold its official run on October 1 at UP Diliman.
There will be two categories to be held, a 1km Kids Dash, and a 5km run exclusive for women.
Rizza Diaz, anchor at One News PH, emceed the event.
Muros-Posadas recounted her experiences as a lady runner, from how she first got into the sport in her province of Romblon all the way to her journey as one of the greatest Filipina athlete ever.
“Hindi pwedeng madehado tayo. Kung kaya ng mga kalalakihan, kaya rin ng kababaihan,” said the athletic icon.
Women’s Run PH founder Nicole Dela Cruz also shared details of the exclusive-for-women running event including its inspirations, aspirations, and what it aims to become in the coming years.
“This event is very special to me, and I am very passionate about it,” said Dela Cruz, who is also an athlete.
She also expressed gratitude to Rio de la Cruz, president and CEO of Runrio, for supporting and guiding her in creating the event, and thanked sponsors Marie France and Shiv.
During the event, the official Women’s PH Run singlet and medal were also presented.