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Kim Chiu rejoins running events: ‘In my runnerist era again’

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Clarence Roi Gillego

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<p>Known for being athletic, Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu has once again rekindled her passion for running.  </p><p> “In my runnerist era again,” Kim declared in an Instagram post on Sunday, May 18.  </p><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJyxAXSpQNQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="></a></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJyxAXSpQNQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A297758.5%2C%22ls%22%3A250781.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A250786.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The actress’ post featured a compilation of photos from the running events she attended within the month.   </p><p> “Waking up before the sun, lacing up even when the mood doesn’t follow—because it’s all in the mind,” she wrote in the post’s caption.  </p><p> The actress briefly stated her gains from the running events she had participated in.  </p><p> “Endorphins, grit, and the beautiful community I found along the way… it all makes every kms worth it,” she said.  </p><p> Talking about the community, Kim mentioned a few people that have helped in her return to running, including the equally athletic actor, Alden Richards.  </p><p> “Plus run the #Jacepace way!!! Haha naks!!! @jcneps Thanks for the fun run invites!! @marlinecapones @aldenrichards02,” she wrote. </p><p> Based on the photos shared by Kim, the farthest distance she reached was 16 kilometers, while the shortest she completed was a 7-kilometer run.  </p><p> Kim’s love team partner Paulo Avelino was also spotted in some of the photos she posted.  “I think let’s bring back this hashtag #GoForMedalsKSYC,” she concluded her post.  </p><p> Kim’s co-host on <em>It’s Showtime</em>, Anne Curtis, who is currently working on a film, also expressed her desire to join running events.  </p><p> “Sama me when I’m done with my filming,” Anne commented. </p><p> This is not the first time Kim shared about her love for running and her fitness journey.  </p><p> In 2022, Kim successfully participated in a duathlon, where she completed 34 kilometers through running and biking.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/07/18/22/kim-chiu-returns-to-athletic-self-with-duathlon-finish"><strong>LOOK: Kim Chiu returns to ‘athletic self’ with duathlon finish</strong></a></div><p>In the same year, the actress also shared a quote about running to celebrate a 10-kilometer run that she successfully completed.  </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CexcGgnr_R2/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A251067.80000000028%2C%22ls%22%3A250781.80000000028%2C%22le%22%3A250786.80000000028%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>“The more I run, the more I love my body. Not because it&#x27;s perfect, far from it. But because with every mile, it&#x27;s proving to me that I am capable of more than I ever thought possible,” the quote read.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2019/5/15/fresh-scoops/watch-kim-chiu-shares-her-love-for-duathlon-racin-36523"><strong> READ: WATCH: Kim Chiu shares her love for duathlon racing in a video</strong></a></div><p>In 2019, she also shared her love for duathlon racing through a video she posted on Instagram. The actress said that although she did not “religiously join” in such activities due to her busy schedule, they serve as a form of  therapy for her whenever she participates. </p>

<p>Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu has joined a series of running events to mark her return to her "runnerist" self. </p>

Kapamilya actress Kim Chiu has joined a series of running events to mark her return to her "runnerist" self.