The Robinsons Supermarket’s fun run was held at the Parade Grounds of Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. I was so delighted that the event happened near my place. Events like this always starts early in the morning on weekends, so it was a struggle to go. One of the reasons why I was not encouraged to join other fun run.
I was supposed to run with my cousin, but unfortunately she had to look after her mom. My auntie was sick and we can’t afford to leave her alone. I hope we could all go next time.
But it was really a lot of fun, and I realized that I’ve been missing a lot. The 10th Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run is part of Robinsons Supermarket’s wellness campaign to continuously encourage more people to choose and live healthier lifestyles. Because it’s a buddy run, it gave everyone an opportunity to partner with friends and family, and run together towards the finish line.
“Through the years, the Fit & Fun Buddy Run has been a much-anticipated event for a lot of people. It’s our kick-off as we celebrate with the nation, Wellness and Nutrition month. It provides a fun gateway activity for fitness newbies who are just about to start their wellness journey and loyal runners,” said general manager of Robinsons Supermarket, Mr. Jody Gadia.
Hosted by volleyball superstar and TV personality, Gretchen Ho, the event also featured exciting booths with lots of freebies from Nestle Philippines, Johnson & Johnson, Fonterra, Unilab and Wyeth Nutrition, Unilever, International Pharmaceuticals incorporated (lPl), Procter & Gamble, Abbott Nutrition, Getz Bros, Ecossential, Del Monte, Foodsphere lnc., and Philusa.
Coaches Jim and Toni Saret prepped-up the runners with a short work-out and invited them to register on-site for the Fit Filipino 1 Million Pounds National Weight Loss Challenge, the biggest on-ground and online wellness program in the country which aims to encourage everyone to pledge and lose weight.
The Fun Run is just one of the programs this July. Robinsons Supermarket is also giving away Healthy You snack platters for a minimum purchase of Php3,000 inclusive of Php 500 worth of participating items of the Wellness Festival.