With a time of 2:28.01, National Capital Region’s Divine Bautista came in second to Capuli and third was Stephanie Cadosale from Region 6 with a time of 2:33.28.
Capuli attributed her victory to the rigid training consisting of a twice-a- day running since April 2011 in beating the burning heat of the sun while some runners ended up at the medical station due to exhaustion.
Capuli said her first exposure to running started in her elementary years at Marulas Elementary School which later became a passion. In fact, it was not the first time she ran at the Iloilo Sports Complex because she also represented Region 3 during the 2004 Palarong Pambansa which was held in this city where she won a silver medal. She has also participated in the other Palarong Pambansa that followed.
However, in 2008, the passion to run temporarily gave way when Capuli met her current partner Michael Angelo Galvez of Hagonoy, Bulacan with whom she has a three-year-old son.
Last year, in her desire to pursue a college degree to ensure a brighter future for her son, she enrolled at the BSU and joined its athletic team to avail of certain assistance that helped her in her studies.
“Hindi ko rin alam pero desire siguro talaga ng puso ko bumalik sa pagtakbo,” said Capuli who has Lydia de Vega and Elma Muros as her inspirations.
“Sila rin may mga anak noong bumalik sila,” added Capuli who is currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education course.
She said she took the course because she wanted to share the knowledge and skills she acquired from school and trainings to children who also aspire to become an athlete like her.
“I received a text from Michael before the run to go for the gold, for the school which I did and I am very happy,” said Capuli who will also compete in the 3,000 meters on the same day.
The National SCUAA is participated in by 108 State Universities and Colleges across the country which will culminate on February 25.
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