Selected representatives from different running groups in Metro Manila shared their inspiring experiences for a prequel video to the upcoming adidas Gatorade Run last November 27, 2016. Shot in location at the University of the Philippines Diliman Campus and Timberland Heights and Shotgun Trail, San Mateo, Rizal.

Denise Hernandez of Run 365 PH, Arnold Zuniga and Elizabeth Seneca of Urban Runners, Gia Estrella of Ayala Triads and Ronel Medina of Snail Runners shared their stories on how they started running. Videos were published through their social media accounts on the first week of November 2016.

Denise Hernandez of Run 365 PH

Arnold Zuniga of Urban Runners

Elizabeth Seneca of Urban Runners

Gia Estrella of Ayala Triads

Ronel Medina of Snail Runners

Here are some behind the scene footages:

Runners freshen up before the grind starts.

Runners on grind

The ladies having fun while holding the osmo

Here are the #WhyIRunManila video links:

? I started running to combat my constant battle with my weight. From the day I started running, I knew I have found my peace. Now I am a marathoner and I am hooked to the fit lifestyle this sport gave me. This is #WhyIrunManila Why do you? Register until Nov. 14th and run with us to the Gatorade 11/22 this Nov. 27th. @adidasboostmnl @adidasph

A video posted by Denise Hernandez (@deniseghernandez) on Nov 9, 2016 at 9:43pm PST

Urban Runner @goitzkizuniga I started running to lose weight. With the familiar fear of asthma, it was a hard start. But when I fought and pushed on, I knew it was just the beginning. This is #WhyIRunManila Why do you? Register until November 14th and run with us to the Gatorade 11/12 this November 27th! @adidasboostmnl @adidasph #urcph #weunderstandbecausewerun #gatoraderun2016 #ProudUrbanRunner #nothingbeatsgatorade

A video posted by Urban Runners Club PH (@urbanrunnersclub) on Nov 9, 2016 at 11:23am PST

Urban Runner @lizevangelista1988 From an alcoholic and a chain smoker to an active runner. I am glad I found a way to heal my depression through running. Now I know that with every step I take, I am changed. This is #WhyIRunManila . Why do you? Register until November 14th and run with us to the Gatorade 11/22 this November 27th @adidasboostmnl @adidasph #adidasph #Gatoraderun2016 #urcph #weunderstandbecausewerun #proudurbanrunner

A video posted by Urban Runners Club PH (@urbanrunnersclub) on Nov 9, 2016 at 11:29am PST

As a doctor, I have found that the best way to motivate and inspire others is by action. Every time I pick up my shoes, my advocacy for healthy and fit lifestyle evolves. This is #WhyIRunManila. Why do you? Register until November 14th and run with us to the Gatorade 11/22 this November 27th. #imasnail #snailrunnersalabang #adidasboostmnl #adidaspureboost

A video posted by Ronel Medina (@snailrunnermd) on Nov 9, 2016 at 5:01pm PST

You may visit Gia’s video on the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/AyalaTriads/videos/1096842430435148/

Exhausting as it was but everyone in the team had so much fun during the shoot. Sending our gratitude for those who helped make this happen.

This is just the beginning. Keep on sharing your stories using #WhyIRunManila on your social media accounts.