As 7am slowly approaches, the starting line seems further and further away. Heard from the compere that there are 14,ooo female participants joining in today's run. That's a lot considering Shape run only had 8,000 female participants. =O

I had a great time and really enjoyed myself throughout the run. I gave it all my best during the last 1km and I could even hear the crowd cheering along the sidelines. Wow what an incredible feeling it was. I practically "flew" through the finishing line. Ha ha!!

I even set a new personal best when I finally stopped my watch. Too bad the focus was wrong so he picture was a bit blurry.

I clocked in at 58 mins & 17 secs officially! V^_^V

Since I'm blogging this entry so late, naturally the results of the race have already been posted on the official website here and for a more detailed breakdown of your own race performance you can click here. Here's mine to share. V^_^V


Everyone cooling off and exploring the after race area. I was pretty lucky that the sun was shinning brightly after I've finished my race. =P

A snip snap with sis is a must have in any race event. It's like a been there done that to us. =P

The tools for the run. My trusty Asics and my race tag. You get to put our name on your own race tag. =P

Although the medal is kind of plain but it's still a keepsake or me. ^_^

No slacking for me after the GE run. I had to continue with my regular training to prepare for the New Balance Real Run on the following Sunday, 8th November 2009. The real run was held at the Changi Exhibition Centre (super ulu place) and I've signed up for the 10Km run which consists of 4km Trail + 0.6km Sand + 5.4km Taxiway / Road. My first time participating in an all terrain run should be quite fun but won't be able to achieve much of a personal best since it's a cross terrain.

Bebe borrowed the car from his sis and my sis stayed overnight at my place. At 6am we were driving towards our destination and by 6.30am we were there. There were so many cars causing a mini jam at the car park. I was pretty surprised that there were so many runners that signed up for this real run.

7am is the start off time for the 10Km run. The 15Km run starts later then us at 7.30am. Everyone was waiting eagerly for the flag off and the sun was just rising behind the starting line.

Bebe was our "personal photographer" that day. Basically he was running with the camera in hand and snapping pictures for me and sis throughout the run. He was dressed in running gear but has no number tag. Free loader!!! Anyway he wasn't pulled out from the run by any of the road marshals cause I presume they were assuming that (A) he forgot to bring his number tag, or (B) lost his number tag during the run, or (C) pure crazy to run 10Km for fun since free loaders don't get to have the new balance event T and goodie bag. =P

Here's a pic of me looking super fresh. Ha! I think I just passed 50 meters from the starting line only:

Here's sis looking real fresh too. Ha ha!

The strange thing was I saw a guy stopping to walk just after 20 meters from the starting line. Come on man why bother to sign up for a 10Km walk? Aren't you torturing yourself? @_@"

Just a short distance later the 4Km Trail begins.....

It wasn't flat ground all the way. There were lots of pot holes, muddy areas, exposed tree roots and rocks on the trail. Pretty straining on the knees cause you need to keep changing your run path quickly once you spot the danger zones. Sis seemed to enjoy the trail bit cause she caught up with me:

I lost her after the first water station cause I didn't stop for a drink but she did. I only stopped for a drink at the 2nd water station:

Bebe stayed behind to wait for my sis and here's a pic of her enjoying the water and 100 plus provided at the water station:

Here I am heading towards the beach area for the sand trail.

Running on 0.6Km of sand...........

The trick to running on sand is to run on the wet and firm sand and not on the soft and dry sand. There were some suckers running on the dry sand and complaining that there are sand in their shoes. Suckers!!!

Given the short distance, it was over in no time. Sap sap sui ah (Chicken feet!) =P

As you emerge from the beach, there is still the remaining road that you need to run to the finishing line before you complete the entire run. The road seems never ending doesn't it? @_@

Almost there. Just 1Km+ more. Spot me if you can. =P

The end point at the Changi Exhibition Centre is just up ahead. Yippee!!

Turning into the car park of the exhibition centre. Just a wee bit more....

As usual since I'm blogging this entry real late, the results are already out on the official website, here. Not bad, I've finished in 59 mins flat on my first cross terrain run. V^_^V

Here's sis giving a big smile while crossing the finishing line. Sis finished in 1 hour 2 mins 50 secs.

Starting & Ending Point:

Basically we are running a big loop back. Here's a pic of the route:

And a pic of the different cross terrain throughout the run:

The dri-fit event T-shirt and bag. Not bad looking tee. Black's my favourite colour. =P



I've customised my name tag to reflect Monya. Run Monya Run! V^_^V

The New Balance Real Run medal: