Celebrities set for the Adidas King of the Road 2011

MANILA, Philippines - Out of thousands of runners who will take part in the Adidas King of the Road (KOTR) 2011 race on Oct. 23 are people of all ages. Not just professional athletes but even celebrities have signed up to join the race. Here’s a closer look at who will be vying to cross that finish line at the Bonifacio Global City in becoming this year’s Adidas King or Queen of the Road. 

Young celebrities who will make personal breakthroughs in the event are Maja Salvador, Kim Chiu, Matteo Guiducelli and Robi Domingo. The celebrities continue to practice good healthy habits like eating well and exercising religiously. Whether it’s shaping up for a TV show or prepping for a magazine cover shoot, these kids continue to make health a priority.

Top contenders for the Adidas KOTR are celebrities who aren’t just known for their talent but also for their physique. Get ready to compete with Sam Milby, Iza Calzado (photo), Will DeVaughn, Wendy Valdez, and Rovilson Fernandez. They are getting their head in the game as they focus on their goals to go all in and beat their personal run records.

Even radio and music jocks Sam YG and Slick Rick and Kelvin Yu of Itchyworms will walk the talk during the race. Making it a point to schedule in physical activities and to continuously keep a balance between work and play, the boys are in it to win it. They party hard but they run even harder.

Athletes and individuals Jaymie Pizarro, Jojo Mac, Ani de Leon and basketball pros Mike Silungan, Jeric Teng, Chris Tiu are sure to make their presence felt at the event.

They are now teaching their body to both mentally and physically tackle the challenges presented by doing most important component of training — running.

For details, log on to www.adidaskingoftheroad.com or www.facebook.com/adidasPhilippines.