Drew Arellano trains hard for the 36th Marathon de Paris on April 15. There's an added sense of purpose when Arellano goes running after waking up at 3 A.M. to prepare for work on the early morning GMA 7 show “Unang Hirit.” That's because he's training for the 36th Marathon de Paris, a 42-km race that will wind its way round the streets of the French capital on April 15. Fortunately, Drew lives in a neighborhood that's bustling with activity even in the wee hours of the morning. He feels safe as a result. “Our subdivision is well-lit and there's a lot of people on the streets because of a nearby call center.” The fact that girlfriend Iya Villania hosts a rival show (ABS-CBN's “Umagang Kay Ganda” (Beautiful Morning) is more boon than bane, he noted. Their body clocks are practically in sync nowadays. “We both wake up and sleep early. We turn in at 8:30 P.M. on weekdays.” They also encourage each other to stick to their respective regimens. “Going to the gym is our bonding time. No matter how busy we are, we make it a point to train together.” Iya has become “very committed” about fitness, he said. “She's really focused. She does research and reads a lot on the topic. She has become so knowledgeable about workouts and nutrition that she can work as a fitness guru if she chooses to.”
