Cebu’s First “Namaste Run”

CEBU, Philippines – More than a hundred fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes participated in the first "Namaste Run" in Cebu on Saturday, May 13.

Held in the Cebu Business Park area, the event began with a yoga/stretching session at The Terraces of the Ayala Center Cebu – followed by a two-kilometer run from and back to the Terraces. The run was led by Jaymie Pizarro, the first Filipino to take part in all major marathons worldwide.

Following the run was a yoga session with actress and fitness advocate Bubbles Paraiso. She guided the event participants through basic yoga routines, and also discussed some advanced yoga stances for the advanced yoga participants.

A part of the "GoWell" campaign of Sun Life Financial, the "Namaste Run" took after the first "Namaste Run" held in Makati in January. It was a community-oriented approach in promoting health and fitness. (YRST)