Kenyans, Martes rule Nutrilite run

MANILA, Philippines — Eric Chepsiror and Jackson Chirchir made it a 1-2 finish for Kenya while Christabel Martes dominated the women’s side in the fifth Nutrilite Health Run at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay last Sunday.

Chepsiror clocked 1:09:25 to rule the men’s 21K race with Chirchir finishing second in 1:12:47 and Roy Dacutanan clocking 1:26:32 for third.

Martes timed 1:26:50 to beat Ma. Isabel Gallon (2:00:47) in the distaff side of the event sponsored by the world’s No. 1 vitamins and dietary supplements brand.

Rowell Galvero clocked 34:44.1 and nipped Kevin Capangpangan (34:45.9) for the 10K crown while Miscelle Gilbuena routed the women’s field with a 46:18.0 clocking with Kristine Santillan placing second in 47:57.8.

Other winners were Immuel Camimo (16:06) and Maricar Camacho (20:15) in the 5K run and Carlito Fantillaga ((04:01.9) and Jennymae Canaman (0:4:47.1) in the 1K race.

“Amway advocates a holistic healthy active lifestyle. We are committed to our advocacy to encourage more people to prioritize their personal wellness. We want more people to live healthy by eating right, taking the right supplements and being active. Our annual Nutrilite™ Health Run is our proof of providing a sustaining health activity for all,” said Leni Olmedo, country manager of Amway Philippines. 

All 21K finishers got a finisher’s medal and finisher’s shirt with the 21K winners receiving P20,000 each and the top 10K finishers P10,000 each.