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Published February 19, 2025 4:05pm
Valeen Montenegro is now a marathon finisher!
The actress and comedienne participated in The Bull Runner Dream Marathon on February 16 in Muntinlupa City, which is known as "the first and only marathon in the world for 1st time marathoners.”
On Facebook, Valeen shared a photo of her from the race taken by Stories of Endurance Ph.
In the photo, she can be seen running with a supporter who carried a banner that read “Atletang Ina,” referencing Valeen’s iconic “Bubble Gang” segment “Balitang Ina” alongside Chariz Solomon.
“Let’s go Atletang Inas,” Valeen wrote in her post.
Also seen in her Instagram Reel is a group of supporters who yelled “Atletang Ina” as she ran past them.
“42.195 kms later, I’m officially a marathoner! This journey was one of self-discovery—I am stronger than I think,” Valeen said on Instagram.
“To my fellow Dreamers, Batch 2025—we did it! The loops were brutal, and the hills were hell, but so was our determination,” she added.
Valeen also thanked her coach for giving her the strength and confidence to finish, and her sponsors for their support.
At the finish line, the actress was given a bouquet and was able to kiss her first marathon medal.
“Now, if you need me, I’ll be at the nearest buffet… carbo-loading never really ends, right?” Valeen said.
Valeen has been flexing her athleticism on social media. Prior to her first marathon, she completed 21 km in 2022. That same year, she placed second and earned a silver medal at Spartan Philippines.
— Nika Roque/CDC, GMA Integrated News
