Pido, Firmeza rule TTD 70K Ultramarathon

DAVAO CITY – Policeman Jonathan Pido and Olive Firmeza stamped their class in ruling the Team Titans Davao 70K National Ultra Marathon Season 2 held Tuesday in an out-and-back course at the Victoria Plaza.

Pido of the Titans-PRC-PNP clocked six hours, seven minutes and 11 seconds in topping the men’s division. He was followed by Lloyd Malinao of Davao Striders at 6:22:00. Third was Dr. Ian Defameliz of Tri SOS at 7:10:51.

Firmeza of Team PhilHealth, on the other hand, submitted a time of 7:49:52 in the distaff side.

Second was Giegs Castillo of PNP-Sunrun at 9:44:54 followed by Sylvana Navales of Titans Davao at 10:47:15.

Barefoot runner Maning Vismanos, 68 was the oldest participant while 18-year old Jefferson Botea was the youngest.

A total of 92 runners from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao participated one of the most awaited ultra-marathon events in the country.

“We had 22 teams with 85 veterans, seven newcomers. 79 male and 13 female,” said TTD founder Dr. Ric Audan.

Last year’s footrace had a total of 70 runners.