53hectometer Run held in 7ID

MAJOR GENERAL GLORIOSO V MIRANDA, COMMANDER 7ID together with the participants of the 53hm Run held last morning (Oct 7) of Tuesday.

FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – As part of the physical conditioning and camaraderie between 7ID troopers, a fun run dubbed as  “53 hectometer (hm) run” was led by Maj Gen Glorioso V Miranda, Commander 7ID, Tuesday morning, here.

The fun run started with an opening prayer led by Captain Ferdinand H Abuyuan, Division Chaplain 7ID followed by the opening remarks conveyed by Colonel Dionosio C Baudin, Chief of Staff 7ID. Col Baudin expressed his warm welcome to the participants of the fun run.

“I am very glad to see that everyone participated in the 53 hectometer run and what made it special was the presence of our Commander, Maj Gen Miranda. Your (7ID Troopers) participation made this fun run a success. Let us all enjoy the activity and let us start our physical conditioning.” Col Baudin said.

The participants performed stretching exercise led by DSSO representatives. After which, Major Earl C Pardillo, Executive Officer of Division Training School, brief the participants on the route. The Fun Run started around at 6:00 o’clock in the morning.

Maj Gen Glorioso V Miranda commended the 7ID troopers for their efforts in making the 53hm (5.3kms) possible and for its success.

“I congratulate everyone who participated in our fun run this morning. Physical conditioning is really vital to our profession.  As a soldier, it is essential that we keep our bodies fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle always.” Maj Gen Miranda said.

           “We are very much fortunate that we have a camp like this.  A camp that is greatly different from what it was.  I enjoin everyone to take advantage of our camp’s natural beauty and vibrant ecosystem.  Fort Magsaysay is where your families, loved ones, friends, peers and visitors can enjoy each other’s company and experience a different kind of fun and enjoyment.  This is a perfect venue for team building activities, running, biking, hiking, swimming, bowling and fishing.  As a tourist destination here in Nueva Ecija, I would like to invite everyone to experience Fort Magsaysay,”  The commander ended.