Singson, Lopez rule running events

CEBU, Philippines - Adonis Singson and Mendel Lopez competed in separate events yesterday and with them not going up against each other, their paths to glory became smoother. This as Singson ruled the Bodytone-organized Run For Life, while Lopez lorded it over in the Run for Green Life.

Singson claimed the men’s 10K title with the time of 29 minutes and 31 seconds in the Run for Life, which started and ended at the Bodytone along Gorordo Avenue, this city.

Sherwin Managuil trailed Singson with a 30:30 clocking, 10 seconds ahead of Reiz Enriquez. Alverg Busa placed fourth with a time of 30:43 followed by Reprinel Banzon in 31:34.

In the distaff side, Madelyn Carter took the spot with the best time of 37:07. Jean Andrin wound up second in 37:05 followed by Allyza Lagahit (39.23), Rose Baylon (40:04) and Merlita Dunkin (41:34).

RUN FOR GREEN LIFE

Lopez, one of Singson’s toughest opponents, dominated a longer race - the men’s 15K under the Run For Green Life in Brgy. Banilad.

Fresh from a successful bid in an Australia race, Lopez came out the fastest with the time of 52 minutes and 47 seconds.

Ian Bernido and Joselito Dignos engaged in a neck-to-back batte, with Bernido eventually winning the second place honors in 55:47.26. Dignos clobked in 55:47.89.

Mary Joy Tabal remained unstoppable in the women’s division, zooming into the top spot in one hour and two minutes.

Christy Sevilleno-Tutor finished second in one hour and six minutes, a minute ahead of Joery Lee.

Jess Gonzaga emerged the fastest runner in the 6K category in 20 minutes and 30.15 seconds. Jordan Bacong and Joel Delposo occupied the next two spots.

In the women's bracket, Mary Grace de los Santos bagged the crown in 23 minutes and six seconds.

Aiza Suwaybaguio was second with a time of 25:99 followed by Linley Cardenas in 27:25. (FREEMAN)