Waking up while it was still dark outside on a Sunday morning may not be on everybody’s usual weekend calendar, but for PLDT and Smart customer Shaid-Ali Mohamad from Marawi, this particular Sunday was different.
For the first time, he’s joining the 7-Eleven Run 2024 with his wife, Janeemah.
“I joined the 7-Eleven Run mainly for health reasons, since we are not getting any younger anymore. It’s also a great way to bond with family and friends or meet new people as part of the running community,” he shared.
The 37-year-old running enthusiast is no stranger to this event. In fact, he also participated in the 7-Eleven Run held in Manila last year.
This year, the event went even bigger, simultaneously staging the fun run in three major cities: Manila, Iloilo, and Cagayan de Oro. Shaid-Ali did not hesitate to register for the 16K category held in CDO.
“I am glad that we both got to finish our category within the cut-off time, although it was quite a struggle as I did not have enough training. I am also happy that I was able to convince my wife to join me. We look forward to another 7-Eleven Run in the future so we can participate again,” he added.
The 7-Eleven Run 2024 was powered by Smart. The telco’s partnership with 7-Eleven Run has enabled PLDT Group to promote an active lifestyle to its customers, particularly at a time when health and wellness have become such an important aspect of their lives.
This partnership also underscores Smart and its parent company PLDT’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainability Development Goal No. 3: ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all.
