As a runner, an active athlete, I have been thinking for days what should be the appropriate tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. A lot has been said on other social media platforms on his achievement covering almost every areas on his abilities, foresight and leadership.
In my opinion, in a runner’s context, Mr Lee ran the best ultra marathon ever, never a simple road ultra, but a trail ultra marathon with the steepest of gradients, faced with the most challenging of circumstances.
Today, I wish to share what runners have benefited from all his abilities, foresight and leadership. Therefore, instead of lessons learned, I wish to share my appreciation for what I have been enjoying as a runner.
Sir,
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Thank you for the beautiful parks we enjoy as runners.
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Thank you for the freedom of being able to run freely and securely at all hours of the day/night.
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Thank you for the clean drinking water from water fountains, during our water breaks.
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Thank you for the clean toilets which are free of charge, during our toilet breaks.
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Thank you for the variety of running routes.
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Thank you for greenifying our city, providing unpolluted air for us to enjoy during our runs.
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Thank you for the social cohesion and harmony, that we can have multi-racial running buddies.
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Thank you for the financial stability, so that we can enjoy global sports products and services at ease.
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Thank you for showing us that determination and hard work will pay off!
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Today, as a runner, I say thank you for allowing me to find my passion in running.
Peter
Co-Founder JustRunLah!
