THIRTEEN candidates for President and vice president pledged to run for clean elections next year, but Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay could have won as President with plenty to spare if the elections had been decided by yesterday’s foot race.

Only Binay joined the event organized by GMA-7 in Taguig City, finishing the 5-kilometer segment—the other being the 10-kilometer run—in 47 minutes while his fellow hopefuls took their sweet time at the breakfast table.

The president of the United Opposition was drenched in sweat after joining the more than 5,000 runners who took part in the 5K and 10K events.

“Before, I could [finish 5 kilometers] in 18 minutes, but I lacked preparation,” Binay said.