U Run 2012

My first 2012 race review is here. The following photos were taken by my girlfriend.

I was almost late for the run. Reached there around 8:20am. Luckily the start pen is not yet close.





Just that I started running, I can see previous wave's runners already heading back.



Another inspiring runner in the making. He was trying his best to run and never give up to stop.



I was hoping for a good cloudy weather but the sun never fail to smile at us. Maybe next time the organizer should start the race earlier.

This is the best hydration station I ever love because of the sunny weather.

Why Pocari never use paper cup?



There was quite a number of U turn point.









A lot people cannot stand of the weather and walk instead of run.



Wow! A true professional photographer that doesn't care about rain or shine.



At last finished the torturing hot run.



The retrieval of goodie bag was very smooth. No jam at all.







The baggage system was a big hazard. Some people queued for 1 hour to retrieve their bag. Good thing I always never deposit my bag in any races.



The items inside the goodie bag.



The front of the finisher medal



Back of the medal

Race Details
Date:      26 February 2012
Time:     7:00 am (OMB)
               8:15 am (10 km)
               8:30 am (5 km)
Venue:   The Float @ Marina Bay

U Run's Race Pack

Hi runners,

It's been so long since I have updated my blog. Apparently, this year I did not join a lot of events due to the expensive race fees. But there are some events that is a must to join.

U Run will be my first 10 km run this year. I have registered the package which consists of U Run and Run 350 race.

Today is the collection for U Run race pack.



I was there around 12pm and the crowd was still ok.







Brooks running shoes are having 30% discount but there was no discount for 2XU compression wear.



I have been training hard these few months. Hope I can below 1 hour timing for this race.



There was nothing much in the race pack. Basically the tee, race guide and some brochures. I like the tee's material, but the size was quite tight. My size usually would be small to medium but this U Run's medium is more like extra small size.

Collection Details
Venue:       Velocity @ Novena Square
Address:     238 Thomson Road S(307683)
Date:           18 - 19 February 2012
                     Saturday to Sunday
Time:          11am - 8pm

North East Run 2011

This is a long overdue race review. Suppose to post earlier but was quite busy recent months.

The North East Run race venue was quite near to my house. This is the event where I can reach with taking a bus ride.



The race venue is at the Pasir Ris park, so I took this chance to warm up by slow jogging to the venue.



There's not much runners participating in this event as there are 2 more races were held on this day, which are the Salomon X Trail Run and Swissotel Vertical Marathon.





Quite surprise when the VIP (Mr Teo Chee Hean) walked passed me towards the stage.



The direction and distance markers were placed accurately.





The route is kind of boring as we have to run 2 loops (14km). I would prefer East Coast Park route as the road is wider and beautiful scenery. Maybe next year they should extend their route to Punggol Waterway.





The volunteers were reaching out to pass the drinks to the runners.



This uncle keep cheering for us, clapping his hand and smile non-stop to the runners passing by him.





At last I have reached the end of the race.





Collecting my medal.



A lot of bananas awaiting for us. Sorry to say I have grabbed 2 bananas. =) Too hungry.



Cold 100 plus from the chiller box.





The front of the finisher medal.



Back of the medal

For more photos, do like my Facebook page @ facebook.com/RunShootPost

Race Details
Date:       20 November 2011
Time:       7:00 am (14 km)
                 8:00 am (7 km)
                 8:30 am (4 km)
Venue:     Pasir Ris Park

Newton Run 2011

Recently, my left leg seems injured. Whenever I begin running, I can feel a sharp pain around my achilles tendon and shin. After this race, I will need to rest for a while. :(



There's no shuttle bus provided. Therefore I need to take a cab to the race venue. The friendly cab driver asked me some running tips. I encourage him to start jogging. Reached there around 6:45 am.



Did some leg stretching. Hope my leg would not hurt during the race. The cosplay girl looks so fierce.



There are a lot of people waiting at the starting pen. I can't get through the crowd to the starting line.



I was in the second wave, which started around 7:15 am. Did not manage to see any VIPs.





This shouldn't be the first hydration station. It's for those runners who are heading back but a few runners went to grab some bananas.



Its been raining for the past few days yet the weather today is very hot.



The first hydration station. Had my Pocari Sweat drink.



She has not unleash her wing.





Around 4km, I can feel the pain on my left leg. I'm unable to run constantly. With injury, I had no choice but to use run walk method to finish the race.





The second hydration station seems understaff. A lot of runners were waiting for the drinks. Some of them just grab the bottle and self serviced.



The cup was big but contains very little water.





My injury seems not so pain anymore. So I try to run constantly.







Saw a group of cyclists gathered around the car park.





Manage to run and walk till 6km.







All of the hydration stations are provided with Pocari Sweat.



If I'm not wrong, I saw this uncle in other races too. He actually keep all the cups he had into the plastic bag. A very environment friendly uncle.



From here onwards, I increased my pace, hoping to finish the race quickly.









7km more to go!







If i'm not wrong, she is Sumiko Tan. The winner of women's Open of Sundown Full Marathon and second position of Sundown Ultra Marathon. I tried to take her frontal picture but she is way too fast.



Team from Mileage running club setting up tent with mist sprayers to cool down the runners. Very meticulous.





There are energy gels provided in this hydration station. I did not consume the gel, afraid my stomach will feel uneasy.



No, the finishing point is opposite. I still need to run another 2km to complete the race.



Most of the runners did not manage to continue the run anymore.





The splitting of 18km category and 30km category's runners. For those who are in the 30km category will need to run another loop.



Finishing soon!



Medal, banana and Pocari Sweat waiting for me.



Best of all, they provided an ice cool towel as a "finisher" towel. It's so refreshing.





Punggol Runners running club. They all looks very happy with their race result and keep posing to take pictures.



Want to buy some Newton's shoes?



Waiting for their bf, friends or family.



The unique finisher medal with "finisher" towel.



Back of the medal.



Well, my timing is not good but I'm glad that my injury is not worsen.
See you in Newton Run 2012!

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Race Details
Date:       30 October 2011
Time:       7:00 am
Venue:     Playground @ Big Splash (East Coast Park)